1 hr 19 min

#187 – Knowing George Lucas & Writing Force Collector: Franchise Detours, The Disney Era, History & Making Star Wars Relatable With Kevin Shinick Genuine Chit-Chat

    • Society & Culture

 
Kevin Shinick; author, actor, producer & history buff joins Mike for an extra-special episode, where Kevin’s Star Wars book Force Collector, his time with George Lucas, the MCU, history and more is discussed!
 
In more detail, after introducing himself, Kevin talks about the project he worked on with George Lucas before the Disney takeover; Star Wars: Detours and why it was never released, before discussing how George Lucas works as a filmmaker & content creator and how each of the trilogies differ & why. This leads onto talking about the MCU, audiences and franchises as a whole. The remainder of their conversation primarily focuses on Kevin’s Star Wars book: Force Collector, including how Kevin’s love of history impacted the writing of this novel, how he got to write it, what elements he had to change (due to Rise of Skywalker), why it may not have sold as well as other books, and other related topics! Towards the end, Kevin also talks about what’s to come in his future, including an animated series, comics and more!
 
Mike has also released his review of Kevin Shinick’s book: Force Collector, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/169f2f
 
Kevin’s Site: https://kevinshinick.com – Twitter & IG: @KevinShinick
 
Kevin’s appearance on the Jedi Talk Podcast (in 2020): https://spoti.fi/3mmsCY9
 
The first episode of the weekly Mandalorian discussion shows is out now on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and the video version is on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/169f2e - https://youtu.be/r96T3DeOnDU
 
Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter (that Mike is a contributor for): https://pccnewsletter.com     
 
Mike, Maff & Dave’s new show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, listen on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/166659 - https://youtu.be/oVXItTYLe68   
 
Check out Mike’s Patreon, where he releases at least 1 episode of his & Megan’s “Afterthoughts” a week, plus there are unsplit full-length episodes of GCC and more, so if you want to support the show and get more content, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat     
 
To hear to a free Patreon episode, check out the first in Mike & Megan’s Tom Hanks watch here: https://bit.ly/TomHanks1      
 
In the previous episode of GCC (186) Mike spoke with Jennifer Stirling-Campbell about her depression journey; from diagnosis to the resolution, how she navigates feeling the “ebb & flow” of the world, her connection with God, importance of music in Jennifer’s family, astrology and more! This conversation is a great way to open your mind & consider alternative perspectives!
 
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://bzthevoice.com       
 
Find Mike’s other show; Star Wars: Comics In Canon on Spotify & the other podcast apps on the feed of Comics In Motion or on GCC’s YouTube channel. Episodes are out every Saturday; episodes 0-121 are out now, in ep 121 Mike delves into the first batch of Hidden Empire comics, in ep 120 Mike tackled the mysterious Revelations one-shot and in ep 119 Mike went into Darth Vader comics where he finds himself face-to-face with Padmé’s double; Sabé! Previous episodes include the War Of The Bounty Hunters & Crimson Reign crossovers, every other canon Star Wars comic by Marvel, the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, full High Republic coverage (book reviews & comics) & much more - https://podfollow.com/comicsinmotion               
 
Mike recently guested on:
 
Stevie B’s Star Wars Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/McbWHBMZQxM
 
Indie Comics Spotlight to talk Miracleman Books 1-4: https://pod.fo/e/156d91   
 
Ike’s Flame podcast to talk about The High Republic here: https://pod.fo/e/143ce4 
 
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Kevin Shinick; author, actor, producer & history buff joins Mike for an extra-special episode, where Kevin’s Star Wars book Force Collector, his time with George Lucas, the MCU, history and more is discussed!
 
In more detail, after introducing himself, Kevin talks about the project he worked on with George Lucas before the Disney takeover; Star Wars: Detours and why it was never released, before discussing how George Lucas works as a filmmaker & content creator and how each of the trilogies differ & why. This leads onto talking about the MCU, audiences and franchises as a whole. The remainder of their conversation primarily focuses on Kevin’s Star Wars book: Force Collector, including how Kevin’s love of history impacted the writing of this novel, how he got to write it, what elements he had to change (due to Rise of Skywalker), why it may not have sold as well as other books, and other related topics! Towards the end, Kevin also talks about what’s to come in his future, including an animated series, comics and more!
 
Mike has also released his review of Kevin Shinick’s book: Force Collector, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/169f2f
 
Kevin’s Site: https://kevinshinick.com – Twitter & IG: @KevinShinick
 
Kevin’s appearance on the Jedi Talk Podcast (in 2020): https://spoti.fi/3mmsCY9
 
The first episode of the weekly Mandalorian discussion shows is out now on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and the video version is on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/169f2e - https://youtu.be/r96T3DeOnDU
 
Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter (that Mike is a contributor for): https://pccnewsletter.com     
 
Mike, Maff & Dave’s new show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, listen on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/166659 - https://youtu.be/oVXItTYLe68   
 
Check out Mike’s Patreon, where he releases at least 1 episode of his & Megan’s “Afterthoughts” a week, plus there are unsplit full-length episodes of GCC and more, so if you want to support the show and get more content, check it out at http://patreon.com/genuinechitchat     
 
To hear to a free Patreon episode, check out the first in Mike & Megan’s Tom Hanks watch here: https://bit.ly/TomHanks1      
 
In the previous episode of GCC (186) Mike spoke with Jennifer Stirling-Campbell about her depression journey; from diagnosis to the resolution, how she navigates feeling the “ebb & flow” of the world, her connection with God, importance of music in Jennifer’s family, astrology and more! This conversation is a great way to open your mind & consider alternative perspectives!
 
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://bzthevoice.com       
 
Find Mike’s other show; Star Wars: Comics In Canon on Spotify & the other podcast apps on the feed of Comics In Motion or on GCC’s YouTube channel. Episodes are out every Saturday; episodes 0-121 are out now, in ep 121 Mike delves into the first batch of Hidden Empire comics, in ep 120 Mike tackled the mysterious Revelations one-shot and in ep 119 Mike went into Darth Vader comics where he finds himself face-to-face with Padmé’s double; Sabé! Previous episodes include the War Of The Bounty Hunters & Crimson Reign crossovers, every other canon Star Wars comic by Marvel, the Journals of Old Ben Kenobi, full High Republic coverage (book reviews & comics) & much more - https://podfollow.com/comicsinmotion               
 
Mike recently guested on:
 
Stevie B’s Star Wars Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/McbWHBMZQxM
 
Indie Comics Spotlight to talk Miracleman Books 1-4: https://pod.fo/e/156d91   
 
Ike’s Flame podcast to talk about The High Republic here: https://pod.fo/e/143ce4 
 
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1 hr 19 min

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