Igniting the Spark

19 – Solo

Talk Film Society — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 17:21:33 +0000

On this special episode, guest James (@JamesBarretts) talks about Solo: A Star Wars Story with host Callie (@calliesmith92). They also talk about all the Star Wars James hasn’t seen, the Galaxy’s Edge marketing gimmicks, and how Solo: A Star Wars Story is actually a good movie! May the Force be with you!

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18 – The Mandalorian: Chapter 8

Talk Film Society — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 17:19:00 +0000

Eli Smith (@heymisterwallet) returns as a guest to talk the season one finale of The Mandalorian with host Callie (@calliesmith92)! The talk Jason Sudeikis punching Baby Yoda, the Darksaber, and Boba Fett ruling Tatooine with respect instead of fear.

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17 – The Mandalorian: Chapter 7

Talk Film Society — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 17:17:31 +0000

Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes back guest Chad (@ChadAOliver) to discuss the seventh episode of the first season of The Mandalorian! They also talk Galaxy of Sounds, Gina Carano (oof), the 501st Legion, and a lot more!

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16 – The Mandalorian: Chapter 6

Talk Film Society — Wed, 26 Jan 2022 03:24:44 +0000

Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes back guest Cody (@codylunsford_) to discuss Chapter 6 of The Mandalorian. They talk de-aging, Bill Burr, musicals, and what’s good and bad about modern day Star Wars! Tangents galore!

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15 – The Mandalorian: Chapter 5

Talk Film Society — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 05:36:11 +0000

Guest Eli Smith (@heymisterwallet) joins host Callie (@calliesmith92) to discuss Chapter 5 of The Mandalorian. From Amy Sedaris to cowboy hats, all is discussed!

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14 – The Mandalorian: Chapter 4

Talk Film Society — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 22:17:21 +0000

Host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes guest Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) back onto the show to discuss Chapter 4 of The Mandalorian! They artfully dodge and tackle a certain actress who stars in the episode, then they talk Baby Yoda, JJ Abrams, The Last Jedi, and they have just a good ol’ session of Star Wars therapy.

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13 – The Mandalorian: Chapter 3

Talk Film Society — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 03:32:25 +0000

Guest @loafpile joins your host Callie (@calliesmith92) to discuss the third episode of the first season of The Mandalorian! They talk jetpacks, Disney+ shows, armor, and so much more!

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12 – The Mandalorian: Chapter 2

Talk Film Society — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 15:41:21 +0000

Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes guest Chad (@ChadAOliver) onto the show to discuss Chapter 2 of The Mandalorian! They talk Star Wars animation, mud, Minions, Jawas, and so much more! We have spoken.

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11 – The Mandalorian: Chapter 1

Talk Film Society — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:38:00 +0000

Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes her guest Mark (@watlingtonmark) back onto her Star Wars show to discuss Mando! That’s right, Igniting the Sparks begins its look at the first season of The Mandalorian, episode by episode. They start with Chapter 1, and they talk Herzog, The Child, costumes, and much, much more!

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10 – Rogue One

Talk Film Society — Wed, 03 Nov 2021 20:41:54 +0000

It’s The Return Of The Stars Wars Podcast! For the season opener, your host Callie (@calliesmith92) once again welcomes guest Shea (@justsheavassar) on to the show. This time they discuss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the 2016 spin-off/prequel film. From the cast (Diego Luna!), their favorite moments, and how it fits into the Star Wars mythos.

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9 – Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker

Talk Film Society — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 05:17:00 +0000

The Skywalker Saga and this podcast series has reached its end (for now). Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) and her guest Cody (@codylunsford_) discuss The Rise of Skywalker, the final episode of the Sequel Trilogy, courtesy of the Disney Blockbuster Machine! It’s not all bad, well a lot of it is, but they dig into the good, including Adam Driver, the lightsaber fights, Babu Frik, and more!

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8 – Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

Talk Film Society — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 04:15:00 +0000

It’s time to talk about The Last Jedi, finally. For your host Callie (@calliesmith92) and her guest Sam (@SamShotFirst), The Last Jedi is either a great Star Wars movie or the greatest Star Wars movie. They discuss everything from Not-Baby Yoda, Kylo and Rey, Rose, the Holdo Maneuver, that Throne Room Fight, and so so so much more.

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7 – Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens

Talk Film Society — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 04:11:00 +0000

The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy discussion kicks off with your host Callie (@calliesmith92) discussing The Force Awakens with her guest Chad (@chadaoliver). They talk about the post-Lucas franchise as a whole, including The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. They also discuss the new and old characters, the power of Adam Driver. and of course how great Star Wars really is.

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6 – Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith

Talk Film Society — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:09:00 +0000

Our Star Wars podcast has reached the end of the Prequel Trilogy with Revenge of the Sith. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes guest Shea (@justsheavassar) to discuss Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, Palpatine himself, hair buns, Jedi kids dying, and more! Make sure to get the high ground and listen!

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5 – Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Talk Film Society — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 04:07:00 +0000

Our Star Wars podcast has reached what many consider the worst of the Prequel Trilogy with Attack of the Clones. But, in a welcomed twist, your host Callie (@calliesmith92) and her guest Mark (@watlingtonmark) manage to talk about the cool stuff in Episode II, including the cool ships, the cool creatures, and the cool story structure. There’s, of course, the dialogue and ridiculous finale, but still, this is a more positive discussion that might change your mind!

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4 – Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Talk Film Society — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 04:05:00 +0000

Our Star Wars podcast has reached the divisive Prequel Trilogy with The Phantom Menace. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes Talk Film Society Editor-in-Chief Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) to talk about George Lucas’ 1999 return to the Star Wars universe, the Pod races, the lightsaber duels, the Jar Jar Binks, and a whole lot more!

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3 – Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi

Talk Film Society — Thu, 09 Jan 2020 04:01:00 +0000

Our Star Wars podcast has reached the final chapter of the original trilogy. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) talks to guest Rockie (@RockieWarAntz) about Return of the Jedi. It’s a personal favorite of Rockie’s and they both discuss the classic chase through the woods, the not-so-special Special Editions, and the angsty Skywalker men.

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2 – Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Talk Film Society — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 03:57:00 +0000

Our Star Wars podcast reaches what many might consider to be the best film in the series. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) talks to guest Dave (@DaveAGiannini) to discuss The Empire Strikes back. They discuss Disney overlords, but most importantly they get into how the film itself still works on so many levels.

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1 – Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

Talk Film Society — Mon, 23 Dec 2019 03:55:00 +0000

On the official Episode 1 of our new Star Wars podcast, your host Callie (@calliesmith92) covers the first Star Wars movie, Star Wars aka Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, with guest Eli Smith (@elishapsmith). They discuss the start of the Star Wars hype, alternate cuts, “Maclunkey”, The Phantom Menace, lightsaber battles, the benefit and detriment of 4K, and a whole lot more!

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0 – Introductions

Talk Film Society — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 17:21:00 +0000

It’s a Star Wars podcast! Before diving into each film in the Skywalker Saga, your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes Talk Film Society Editor-in-Chief Marcelo (@MarceloJPico). They talk about their love of Star Wars, with Marcelo’s being moderate and Callie’s being exceptionally high—high enough to host a Star Wars podcast, actually. Listen and get ready for the official first episodes to roll out soon, starting with Star Wars: A New Hope.

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