Captains' Logs and Lightsabers

Jonathan Hile
  • 5.0 (3)
  • SCIENCE FICTION
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Join Chris and Jonathan, two friends from Pittsburgh who love BOTH Star Trek and Star Wars and cover both franchises in this podcast.   Many episodes begin with Fandom Frontier  where Chris and Jonathan discuss things outside of Trek and Wars. The show regularly provides coverage of Steel City Con, a pop culture convention in Pittsburgh three times per year.  Episodes cover notable news from both franchises before the topic of the week, which may be season breakdowns of shows, character studies, and more!

  1. 5D AGO

    CLL #45 - Starfleet Academy

    Chris and Jonathan are back after a four-month hiatus—and they’re jumping right in. Chris shares a candid health update, the hosts catch up, and Jonathan fills us in on the Feast of Fandoms content he’s been cranking out during CLL’s break. Then it’s off to hyperspace with reactions to the Darth Maul: Shadow Lord trailer and the Mandalorian & Grogu Super Bowl spot. The main event? A deep-dive breakdown of the first six episodes of Starfleet Academy. 0:00:00  Introduction/Catch-Up 0:09:15  Darth Maul: Shadow Lord Trailer 0:20:45  Mandalorian and Grogu Super Bowl Ad 0:30:15  Star Trek: Starfleet Academy 1:21:45  Wrap-Up and Outro Use my special link (https://zen.ai/QiFszFD-Mts8PuWhMGdOmA ) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. EVERY ORDER 20% Off Mad Rabbit Tattoo Care!! https://sldr.page.link/GdXZ Contact the Show: Twitter - @CLL_Pod TikTok - @CLLPod Facebook - www.facebook.com/LogsAndLightsabersPod Instagram - @cllpodcast Email: logslightsaberspod@gmail.com Apple Podcasts Link - Rate and Review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captains-logs-and-lightsabers/id1560069195 Spotify Link - Rate Us! https://open.spotify.com/show/0h44WzqUlc726aafvwwlD4 Follow us on all social media platforms so you never miss any of our content! Stay updated on the latest news, sneak peeks, and exclusive content—join our community today! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565333760273 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastoffandoms TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feastoffandoms

    1h 20m

  2. FEB 22

    CLL #44 - LIfe on Ceti Alpha V

    Episode 44 of Captain’s Logs and Lightsabers is here! Chris and Jonathan discuss several news items from the recent New York Comic-Con like the Starfleet Academy official trailer, the extended preview of a Season 4 episode of Strange New Worlds, Trek’s 60th Anniversary Rose Parade float, Chris’ promotion to captain of the USS Stella Pirata, Jonathan’s recent trip to the Grid in Tron: Ares, and other topics. This discussion leads into a breakdown of the first four episodes of Star Trek: Khan, the first dramatized audio story in Star Trek history. 0:00  Introduction 1:10   Fandom Frontier 8:55  Tron: Ares 16:26  Trek@NYCC 40:30  Star Trek: Khan Episodes 1-5 1:05:20  Wrap-Up & Outro Use my special link (https://zen.ai/QiFszFD-Mts8PuWhMGdOmA ) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. EVERY ORDER 20% Off Mad Rabbit Tattoo Care!! https://sldr.page.link/GdXZ Contact the Show: Twitter - @CLL_Pod TikTok - @CLLPod Facebook - www.facebook.com/LogsAndLightsabersPod Instagram - @cllpodcast Email: logslightsaberspod@gmail.com Apple Podcasts Link - Rate and Review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captains-logs-and-lightsabers/id1560069195 Spotify Link - Rate Us! https://open.spotify.com/show/0h44WzqUlc726aafvwwlD4 Follow us on all social media platforms so you never miss any of our content! Stay updated on the latest news, sneak peeks, and exclusive content—join our community today! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565333760273 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastoffandoms TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feastoffandoms

    1h 7m
  3. CLL #43 - Holodeck Holocron: SDCC Edition

    08/10/2025

    CLL #43 - Holodeck Holocron: SDCC Edition

    Welcome to episode 43 of Captain’s Logs and Lightsabers! San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is in the rearview, and Chris and Jonathan are back to unpack all the Star Wars and Star Trek goodness that followed. After catching up on the past month during Fandom, Frontier they kick things off with Andor racking up some shiny Emmy nominations. Then it’s full speed ahead into the Reign of Evil trilogy, a deep-dive Star Trek: Khan podcast, and a return to the shadows with Maul: Shadow Hunter. The duo looks ahead to Ahsoka Season 2, breaks down the new Starfleet Academy trailer, and shares a few laughs over the bizarre brilliance of a Strange New Worlds x Muppets crossover. Finally, they beam down to talk about the future home of cinematic storytelling: the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Chapters 0:00 Introductions2:00 Fandom Frontier16:55 Aug 8-10 Steel City Con21:50 Andor Emmy Nominations26:00 Reign of Evil Trilogy28:55 Star Trek Kahn Podcast38:05 Maul Shadow Lord43:30 Ahsoka Season 248:00 Starfleet Academy Trailer59:00 Strange New Worlds x Muppets1:06:15  Lucas Museum of Performance Art1:10:00  Wrap-Up & Outro Use my special link (https://zen.ai/QiFszFD-Mts8PuWhMGdOmA ) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. EVERY ORDER 20% Off Mad Rabbit Tattoo Care!!https://sldr.page.link/GdXZ Contact the Show:Twitter - @CLL_PodTikTok - @CLLPodFacebook - www.facebook.com/LogsAndLightsabersPodInstagram - @cllpodcastEmail: logslightsaberspod@gmail.com Apple Podcasts Link - Rate and Review!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captains-logs-and-lightsabers/id1560069195 Spotify Link - Rate Us!https://open.spotify.com/show/0h44WzqUlc726aafvwwlD4 Follow us on all social media platforms so you never miss any of our content! Stay updated on the latest news, sneak peeks, and exclusive content—join our community today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565333760273Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastoffandomsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feastoffandoms

    1h 9m

  4. 07/01/2025

    CLL 42 - Technology Throwdown

    In episode 42 of Captains’ Logs and Lightsabers, Chris and Jonathan reunite to compare and contrast the different types of technology in Star Trek and Star Wars. They wonder if phasers and blasters have similar technologies behind them. Is the Holo-Net like the Holodeck? Is a tricorder more useful than a droid? And finally, they tackle the age-old question of who would win in a fight between a Starfleet Vessel and the Death Star, just for fun! Before they get into that discussion, Chris and Jonathan talk about an upcoming trip to the Shore Leave convention in Lancaster, PA, trivia competitions, and the ap-peel of seeing the Savannah Bananas. 0:00 Introduction2:30 Fandom Frontier11:30  SNW & Reboot Rumors23:30 Feature Discussion54:20 Wrap-Up & Outro Use my special link (https://zen.ai/QiFszFD-Mts8PuWhMGdOmA ) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.EVERY ORDER 20% Off Mad Rabbit Tattoo Care!!  https://sldr.page.link/GdXZ Contact the Show: Twitter - @CLL_PodTikTok - @CLLPodFacebook - www.facebook.com/LogsAndLightsabersPodInstagram - @cllpodcastEmail: logslightsaberspod@gmail.comApple Podcasts Link - Rate and Review!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captains-logs-and-lightsabers/id1560069195 Spotify Link - Rate Us!https://open.spotify.com/show/0h44WzqUlc726aafvwwlD4 Follow us on all social media platforms so you never miss any of our content! Stay updated on the latest news, sneak peeks, and exclusive content—join our community today! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565333760273Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastoffandomsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feastoffandoms

    53 min
  5. CLL #41 - Cultural Comparisons

    05/27/2025

    CLL #41 - Cultural Comparisons

    In this episode, Jonathan and Chris share their exciting plans and experiences. Jonathan and Chris recently attended the 20th-anniversary screening of “Revenge of the Sith.” Jonathan is currently engrossed in games like “South of Midnight” and “Clair Obscur Expedition 33” on Gamepass. He and his wife are eagerly anticipating a summer filled with concerts and theatrical performances. On the other hand, Chris has been at the Toypalooza convention and is preparing for the Shore Leave convention in Lancaster, PA, with his wife this summer. Jonathan and Chris then engage in a discussion about the exceptional second season of Andor. Our Feature Discussion delves into the captivating comparison of Star Trek and Star Wars organizations and ideologies, exploring themes such as the Klingons versus the Mandalorians and The Borg versus the First Order. 0:00  Introduction1:55  Fandom Frontier13:45  Summer Plans19:15  Andor Season 242:10  Feature Discussion1:15:00 Wrap-Up & Outro Use my special link (https://zen.ai/QiFszFD-Mts8PuWhMGdOmA ) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. EVERY ORDER 20% Off Mad Rabbit Tattoo Care!!https://sldr.page.link/GdXZ Contact the Show:Twitter - @CLL_PodTikTok - @CLLPodFacebook - www.facebook.com/LogsAndLightsabersPodInstagram - @cllpodcastEmail: logslightsaberspod@gmail.com Apple Podcasts Link - Rate and Review!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captains-logs-and-lightsabers/id1560069195Spotify Link - Rate Us!https://open.spotify.com/show/0h44WzqUlc726aafvwwlD4 Follow us on all social media platforms so you never miss any of our content! Stay updated on the latest news, sneak peeks, and exclusive content—join our community today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565333760273Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastoffandomsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feastoffandoms

    1h 15m

  6. 04/01/2025

    CLL 40 - What Makes a Leader?

    Chris and Jonathan go back to the roots of Captains’ Logs and Lightsabers when the episode topics were more of a compare and contrast format between Star Wars and Star Trek. What makes a leader? Chris put together a fantastic dissection of the various leadership styles we see in Star Trek and Star Wars. Using several Star Trek captains as examples Chris breaks down each one’s unique style of leadership, the similarities they share, and more. Then the discussion turns to the leadership styles of the core Star Wars characters that served in leadership roles. Use my special link (https://zen.ai/QiFszFD-Mts8PuWhMGdOmA ) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. EVERY ORDER 20% Off Mad Rabbit Tattoo Care!! https://sldr.page.link/GdXZ Contact the Show: Bluesky - @cllpodcast.bsky.social  TikTok - @CLLPod Facebook - www.facebook.com/LogsAndLightsabersPod Instagram/Threads - @cllpodcast Email: logslightsaberspod@gmail.com Apple Podcasts Link - Rate and Review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captains-logs-and-lightsabers/id1560069195 Spotify Link - Rate Us! https://open.spotify.com/show/0h44WzqUlc726aafvwwlD4 Follow us on all social media platforms so you never miss any of our content! Stay updated on the latest news, sneak peeks, and exclusive content—join our community today! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565333760273 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastoffandoms TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feastoffandoms

    57 min
  7. CLL #39 - A Pirate's Life for We

    01/28/2025

    CLL #39 - A Pirate's Life for We

    Chris and Jonathan are back for January’s episode of CLL Podcast!  Topics discussed on this episode include a retro toys and clothing convention, Jonathan’s quest to complete the Laurel Highlands Pour Tour, a milestone anniversary for Star Trek Voyager, and the latest casting and rumors for Ahsoka Season 2, and more!  Listen after the news rundown for Jonathan’s  and Chris’ thoughts on the recently ended Star Wars Skeleton Crew series on Disney+ 0:00  Introduction 1:40  Fandom Frontier 11:45  ST: Voyager 30th Anniversary 24:20  Ahsoka Season 2 Casting/Rumors 34:10  Star Trek: Section 31 42:55  Rey Movie’s New Writer 48:41  Star Wars: Skeleton Crew 1:19:15  Wrap-Up/Outro Use my special link (https://zen.ai/QiFszFD-Mts8PuWhMGdOmA ) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. EVERY ORDER 20% Off Mad Rabbit Tattoo Care!! https://sldr.page.link/GdXZ Contact the Show: Twitter - @CLL_Pod TikTok - @CLLPod Facebook - www.facebook.com/LogsAndLightsabersPod Instagram - @cllpodcast Email: logslightsaberspod@gmail.com Apple Podcasts Link - Rate and Review! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captains-logs-and-lightsabers/id1560069195 Spotify Link - Rate Us! https://open.spotify.com/show/0h44WzqUlc726aafvwwlD4 Follow us on all social media platforms so you never miss any of our content! Stay updated on the latest news, sneak peeks, and exclusive content—join our community today! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565333760273 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastoffandoms TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feastoffandoms

    1h 19m
  8. CLL #38 - Generations at 30

    12/10/2024

    CLL #38 - Generations at 30

    Jonathan and Chris got together to discuss the 30th Anniversary of Star Trek Generations. This is a film that Jonathan hadn’t seen in almost 20 years and at the time he wasn’t a fan. Did a rewatch of the film change his opinion? Listen and find out. But before that reveal, Chris recounts his trip to a Star Trek Convention in Seacaucus, New Jersey, they visit the Fandom Frontier, and their thoughts on the new Wicked film 0:00 Introduction and Catch-Up3:00 Something Wicked6:30 Fandom Frontier14:20 Chris’ Trek to New Jersey28:28 Star Trek Generations at 301:08:00 Wrap-Up & Outro EVERY ORDER 20% Off Mad Rabbit Tattoo Care!!https://sldr.page.link/GdXZ Contact the Show:Twitter - @CLL_PodTikTok - @CLLPodFacebook - www.facebook.com/LogsAndLightsabersPodInstagram - @cllpodcastEmail: logslightsaberspod@gmail.com Apple Podcasts Link - Rate and Review!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/captains-logs-and-lightsabers/id1560069195 Spotify Link - Rate Us!https://open.spotify.com/show/0h44WzqUlc726aafvwwlD4 Feast of FandomsFollow us on all social media platforms so you never miss any of our content! Stay updated on the latest news, sneak peeks, and exclusive content—join our community today!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565333760273 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feastoffandomsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feastoffandoms

    1h 8m
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Join Chris and Jonathan, two friends from Pittsburgh who love BOTH Star Trek and Star Wars and cover both franchises in this podcast.   Many episodes begin with Fandom Frontier  where Chris and Jonathan discuss things outside of Trek and Wars. The show regularly provides coverage of Steel City Con, a pop culture convention in Pittsburgh three times per year.  Episodes cover notable news from both franchises before the topic of the week, which may be season breakdowns of shows, character studies, and more!

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