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Brews and Blasters is THE Star Wars Podcast Party!

Welcome to a different sort of Star Wars podcast. Born from the discussions between two friends at a local pub in the historic town of Salem, Massachusetts, Brews and Blasters is your chance to kick back and enjoy everything about that galaxy far, far away.

Each episode, hosts Chris Salton and Joe Tavano sit down to do what they'd be doing anyway–talk about all things Star Wars, tell some stories, and have a good time. Join them as they share their love for Star Wars, the most obscure Star Wars characters, Boston’s North Shore, 1980s pop culture and delicious food, and occasionally talk to fascinating people–and friends, like an anthropomorphic packet of crystallized lime.

The Star Wars Party starts now! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

Jul 31, 2019

What is the mind-melting moment in The Rise of Skywalker?! What could Kevin Smith be referring to?! Chris and Joe have a few ideas on the subject, and a cavalier attitude towards 28-inch pizzas. This is why you come to the Star Wars Party, so buckle up!

We're going to Wackytown this week, Warheads! Between pizza challenges, Disney World's underground city and Matthew Lillard, we're digging deep into the news and reveals coming off of San Diego Comic Con 2019. What could possibly be the mind-melting moment in The Rise of Skywalker?! We have a few ideas. And of course, some post-show talk that's actually Star Wars-adjacent! Let's go! The Star Wars party starts now! It's time for Brews and Blasters.

We're going to Wackytown this week, Warheads! Between...


Jul 19, 2019

Ewoks definitely have super strength, but after that, we talk about a lot of things that aren’t certain at all, like Dave Bautista as Darth Bane, San Diego Comic Con 2019 Star Wars potential, and a new food quest to embark upon. There might be a special segment after the show, but we’re not certain.

 Ewoks definitely have super strength, but after that, we talk about a lot of things that aren’t certain at all, like Dave Bautista as Darth Bane, San Diego Comic Con 2019 Star Wars potential, and a new food quest to embark upon. There might be a special segment after the show, but we’re not certain. What’s going to happen at San Diego Comic Con 2019? Will there be any trailers or set reels released? But more importantly—there is a Battle for Endor reunion happening! We get excited over this, Chili’s platters and Pizzeria Uno, and remember the sleep deprived summer or 2018. All that, plus math ghosts in the cantina, Dave Bautista as Darth Bane, George Lucas doing something unexpected, and an Alphabet Squadron review. Let’s go, Warheads! The Star Wars Party starts NOW! It’s time for Brews and Blasters. Show Notes: SDCC, Battle for Endor Reunion • San Diego Comic Con 2019—Will there be any Star Wars announcements? A Mandalorian trailer? The Rise of Skywalker set reel? • Remembering the surprise 2018 Clone Wars announcement • Remembering not sleeping summer 2018 • RIP Rip Torn • Stranger Things 3 spoiler talk AFTER THE SHOW • Star Wars Alien Archive o Lutrillian—Lame-O Mouse Man o Given—Math Ghosts • Chris loves Chili’s. Joe loves Pizzeria Uno. A quest is formed. o What’s your favorite restaurant chain guilty pleasure? Tell us: brewsandblasters@retrozap.com • Lucas approves a special screening of a pre-special edition version of Star Wars. • Galaxy’s Edge is running out of inventory! Lightsabers, Kyber crystals, and droid parts are tough to come by. • Dave Bautista wants to be Darth Bane—but is there a movie for him? • The Battle for Endor reunion is happening—in Pensacola, Florida?! • Star Wars: Alphabet Squadron by Alexander Freed Review • Quick hits on Last Shot, Most Wanted, Lando’s Luck and Canto Bight novels • Coming soon: Galaxy’s Edge novels! Black Spire, A Crash of Fate • Voicemail o Do Ewoks have super strength? • Oppo Awards Links • Join Our Community: Discord Server • Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | Soundcloud | iHeart Radio | TuneIn | RSS • RetroZap Podcast Network: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | RSS • Social: BrewsAndBlasters.ninja | Facebook | Facebook Group | Twitter | Instagram • Email: brewsandblasters@retrozap.com • Voicemail: (978) 219-6688 • T-Shirts: TeePublic Store Support Brews and Blasters • If you like the show, please leave us an iTunes review. It helps, honestly, because more people will find the show. And if you take the time, we'll really, really appreciate it. Plus, you'll win an Oppo Award! Support These Things, Too • Go to JediNews and Fantha Tracks for ALL your Star Wars information! And, for the best Star Wars podcast reviews out there, head over to Roqoo Depot.

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Jul 13, 2019

We had a whole bunch of things to discuss this week, but it all gets thrown out to discuss the most exciting news this week—the reveal of the Sith Trooper!

We had a whole bunch of things to discuss this week, but it all gets thrown out to discuss the most exciting news this week—the reveal of the Sith Trooper!

Just when you think it's going to be a slow news week, Star Wars drops a massive bombshell with the introduction of the Sith Trooper! What does this mean for the...


Jul 10, 2019

New Lucasfilm leadership, The Dark Crystal, carded Kenners, Proto-Fett cop outs and how to make an appropriate Star Wars antipasto. Just another day for Chris and Joe.

Star Wars Antipasto

Some may call it a potpourri of news, but we call it Star Wars Antipasto! This week, we're running down a ton of random goings-on in the Star Wars...


Jul 4, 2019

Happy Fourth of July, Warheads! This week is all about YOU—well that's not entirely true. It's also about cheese dogs, Mosep Bineed, the BBC Star Wars radio dramas, and a raid on Galaxy's Edge.

Mosep Bineed

And if that's not enough on this special feedback episode, we also hear from a very special caller, and maybe, just maybe,...