Bantha Banter – A Star Wars Chat Show

Jeff McGee

Star Wars Fans Talk Star Wars With Other Star Wars Fans

  1. 07/18/2021

    Show Announcement

    Just a short update on the show!

  2. 06/21/2021

    Episode 56 - The Legacy of the Sequel Trilogy and The Origins of Leitmotif (Part 1 of?)

    Settle in, folks, this one is quite a journey! First, the guys discuss the possible legacy of the sequel trilogy as it relates to the growing adoration of the prequels from the generation who grew up with Episodes 1-3. Will 7-9 be re-evaluated in a decade? We'll see! Then, John takes Jeff to school for the first of a multi-part discussion about the beginning of the leitmotif concept that John Williams used to such great effect in his Star Wars scores. Prepare to be educated!

  3. 06/07/2021

    Episode 55 - Origin Stories We'd Like To See

    The guys look into their crystal ball this time out to discuss what origin stories of some of their favorite characters might look like, along with some non-origin stories that might fill in some gaps that they'd like to see.

  4. 05/24/2021

    Episode 54 - Top Iconic Moments

    Join us as we discuss what we consider to be truly iconic moments in the Star Wars saga. How long must it take for a moment to become iconic? Tell us what you think!

  5. 05/10/2021

    Episode 53 - I Love You. I Know. And John Williams Loves Perfect Fifths.

    This time out, the guys discuss why all "I Love You, I Know"s are NOT created equal, and just why John Williams loves him some perfect fifths in his scores!

  6. 04/26/2021

    Episode 52 - The Falcon and the Winter Vader & Is It Live, Or Is It FLAC?

    This time out, Jeff and John discuss just WHY Vader was so interested in the Millenium Falcon after the battle of Hoth, and whether the answer is the same now as it was in 1980. THEN Jeff quizzes John about his preferred format for listening to the scores.

  7. 04/12/2021

    Episode 51 - Wasting Watto and Johnny Williams Tries To Get Cute

    On this edition of Bantha Banter, the guys discuss Watto's appearance in Attack of the Clones and marvel at the CG acting on display, as well as the live-action acting by Hayden Christensen! Then, they discuss John Williams attempting to incorporate "non-traditional" instruments into his Star Wars scores, and the relative success of each attempt. That's right, we're gettin' Nerdy!!!

  8. 03/29/2021

    Episode 50 - More Mando Music and Heavenly Han

    This time around, the guys flip the script a little and talk music FIRST! WHAT??!?! This is madness!!! But somehow they made it work. John waxes on about the use of well-known themes from other Star Wars scores in the music of The Mandalorian, and Jeff lays down on the couch to discuss why the Han Solo cameo at the end of The Rise of Skywalker works for him but not for John. Enjoy!

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