13 episodes

Two old friends and LucasArts/Lucasfilm Games alumni who share a love for the unfairly maligned 1980's Ron Howard fantasy revisit the original film with fresh eyes, and watch along with the new Disney+ show.

Willow Talk: A Willow Podcast Chris Baker & Cameron Suey

    • TV & Film
    • 5.0 • 34 Ratings

Two old friends and LucasArts/Lucasfilm Games alumni who share a love for the unfairly maligned 1980's Ron Howard fantasy revisit the original film with fresh eyes, and watch along with the new Disney+ show.

    Bonus Talk (Observable Radio Trailer)

    Bonus Talk (Observable Radio Trailer)

    Cam shows up, mysteriously and suspiciously alone, with an update about his new show, Observable Radio:

    When he discovers something beneath the static of the worlds’s communication network, an unnamed observer begins to catalog and record the strange signals that should not exist…
    Observable Radio is a found footage anthology podcast from Cameron Suey and Phil van Hest.
    Art by Karrin Fletcher
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    Ain't She Sweet, The Opener, Jada, and Let's Dance by Hansag Big Band
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    • 4 min
    Bonus Talk (Chris on The Retronauts)

    Bonus Talk (Chris on The Retronauts)

    Chris goes on a journey of guest starring on The Retronauts to talk all things Willow! Cam has a show update and a brief ontological argument with Phil.

    Retronauts Ep 516
    Retronauts

    Chris:
    Chris on Twitter
    Chris' Youtube Channel
    Chris Baker's Amazon Author Page

    Cameron:
    Cameron on Twitter
    Business Stuff
    Short Fiction

    Ad Voiceover by: Phil Van Hest

    The following music was used for this podcast:
    Music: The Empire by Alexander Nakarada
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    • 9 min
    Troll Talk with Tom Wilton

    Troll Talk with Tom Wilton

    Chris and Cameron cower in the presence of the Chief Administrator of the Dread Mines of Skellin, only to discover that he's actually an actor pretending to be a horrifying monster. Tom Wilton has appeared in many Star Wars films, and he joins Cameron and Chris to talk about the particular challenges of finding the core of empathy for a character that's composed of many pounds of costumes. With the Crone dead, Phil is set loose and the rest of the studio staff is concerned. 
    Introductions  - 00:00Interview with Tom - 01:15Outro - 54:45
    Tom on Twitter
    Tom's Wookieepedia Page
    Tom's (Incomplete) IMDB page
    Chris:
    Chris on Twitter
    Chris' Youtube Channel
    Chris Baker's Amazon Author Page

    Cameron:
    Cameron on Twitter
    Business Stuff
    Short Fiction

    Ad Voiceover by: Phil Van Hest

    The following music was used for this podcast:
    Music: The Empire by Alexander Nakarada
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    License (CC BY 4.0)
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    • 56 min
    Willow: Behind the Magic

    Willow: Behind the Magic

    Chris and Cameron find themselves magically transported to the world behind the scenes... Chris argues that this half-doc/half-mock might be the perfect trailer for the show, and Cameron attempts to outwit a single celled organism while doodling in the margins.
    Introductions  - 00:00Breaking Willow News - 00:53Friend Theories - 02:50Listener Q&A - 11:05"Behind the Magic" - 14:20Ad Break - 50:15"Behind the Magic"  Continued - 50:45Shoutouts - 52:45Outro - 57:43Retronauts Podcast
    Determination, Deliberations, and Dragons
    Vidjagame Apocalypse ep 508

    Chris:
    Chris on Twitter
    Chris' Youtube Channel
    Chris Baker's Amazon Author Page

    Cameron:
    Cameron on Twitter
    Business Stuff
    Short Fiction

    Ad Voiceover by: Phil Van Hest

    The following music was used for this podcast:
    Music: Celebration by Alexander Nakarada
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    Music: The Empire by Alexander Nakarada
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    • 58 min
    A Willow Talk Update with Phil

    A Willow Talk Update with Phil

    Chris and Cameron take a week off and leave Phil to tend to the feeds by himself.
    Guest Host and Ad Voiceovers: Phil Van Hest

    Chris:
    Chris on Twitter
    Operencia: the Stolen Sun
    Chris' Youtube Channel
    Chris Baker's Amazon Author Page

    Cameron:
    Professional Contacts
    Short Fiction

    Suggested Fiction by Laird Barron
    Laird Barron's GoFundMe

    The following music was used for this podcast:
    Music: Lively Tavern by Alexander Nakarada
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    Music: The Empire by Alexander Nakarada
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    License (CC BY 4.0)
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    • 1 min
    "Children of the Wyrm"

    "Children of the Wyrm"

    Chris and Cameron topple over the edge of the known world and try to navigate the Immemorial City without accidentally drinking something suspect. Chris attempts to classify the various fauna that he sees, and Cameron tries to trick Chris into picking something made up.
    Introductions  - 00:00Breaking Willow News - 00:20Listener Q&A - 00:37Revisiting Chapter VII - 01:48Chapter VIII "Children of the Wyrm" - 05:50Ad Break - 49:35Chapter VIII Continued - 50:01Final Ratings -  1:46:25  Lore Update - 1:47:38Shoutouts - 1:48:39Outro -1:51:21Technical Difficulties - 1:56:13Forget All You Know Comparison Clip
    Willow Soundtrack by Xander Rodzinski

    Pnakotic Translations
    What the Force?

    Suggested Fiction by Laird Barron
    Laird Barron's GoFundMe

    Chris:
    Chris on Twitter
    Operencia: the Stolen Sun
    Chris' Youtube Channel
    Chris Baker's Amazon Author Page

    Cameron:
    Business Inquiries
    Short Fiction

    Ad Voiceover by: Phil Van Hest

    The following music was used for this podcast:
    Music: Magic Tavern by Alexander Nakarada
    Free download
    Music: The Empire by Alexander Nakarada
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    License (CC BY 4.0)
    Artist website
    Chat with us on Twitter!

    • 1 hr 56 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

cashoes1 ,

“It’s just you and me Willy”

I’m betting this is a Goonies quote at the end of the movie where he’s in the captains quarters of the ship.

Great show!!

Pana Markotsis ,

Forget the bird, follow Willow Talk

I love this podcast! I'm an aspiring writer and host of a creative writing podcast of my own (Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons). Listening to Willow Talk has been a great way to learn more about the art of storytelling through this tv show that I very much enjoyed. Chris and Cameron have given me so much to think about with regards to the Willow show, and while I already loved the characters and the story, the podcast has only deepened my appreciation of them. Thank you so much for your insights and your positivity! It is a joy listening to the show! :)

Super Dad Dave ,

The Definitive Willow Podcast

I’m 42 years old, and a lifelong fan of the movie Willow. There’s just something special about it. Between George Lucas, Ron Howard, Epic Story, and Warwick Davis, it’s always been a cool little piece of cinema history. I was afraid when searching for a podcast to follow the new Disney+ show, that I wouldn’t find one I’d like. Mission Accomplished! These two Willow fans (who also worked for LucasArts back in the day!) are exactly what we need. Sensible and Intelligent, these guys take you through each episode with great care, just the way I like. Any fan of Bald Move’s GoT podcast, or Transporter Room 3’s Star Trek podcast, will fit right in here. It’s also family friendly and great for an after show listen in the den. Bravo guys! My lovely wife Ashley and I enjoy listening as we drift off into deep slumber. Keep it up! The Magic is strong with this one!

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