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INTERVIEW: IJM returns to the Sci-Fi Shenanigans Podcast!
It’s always a treat to hang out with J.R. Handley and Chris Winder of the Sci-Fi Shenanigans Podcast!
In this episode we discuss my latest book, “Free Bird Rising,” as well as the craft of writing, geek culture, and more.
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Enjoy!
IJM
PODCAST: IJM invades the Sci-Fi Shenanigans Podcast
Did an interview recently with the Sci-Fi Shenanigans Podcast that was a lot like taking a trip to the local buffet. For starters, we steer completely off the reservation in the first five minutes with a full-blown foodie discussion then roll tastefully through every topic imaginable from writing to geek stuff, and yes, even a little sports talk.
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Thanks again to JR and Christopher for having me. This was a fun one!!!
About the podcast
Hosted by JR Handley and Christopher Winder, the Sci-Fi Shenanigans Podcast (SFS) is a regular audio production featuring a wide range of content, from author interviews and discussions of craft to geek culture rants and fan analysis of trending topics.
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IJM weighs in on Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo is the scruffy looking smuggler’s tale I hoped for when I entered the theater. The story is entertaining. The cast is solid from top to bottom, and the star did as well as anyone could’ve asked filling the shoes of an icon.
I’ll admit, after the stink bomb that was The Last Jedi, I really didn’t have much expectations for this one. Maybe that’s why I was so pleasantly surprised by it. Is it the greatest Star Wars film of all time? Not by a long shot. However, for my money it’s the best of the bunch behind Rogue One since Disney took over the franchise.
Well done, Ron Howard. You made Star Wars fun again.
Cheers, y’all. Have a great Memorial Day weekend and talk soon.
Ian
Quick thoughts on Star Wars: Rebels, “Jedi Night”
Finally caught the mid-season premiere of Star Wars: Rebels last night after dinner. Boy, that one’s gonna take some time to digest.
I maintain that Star Wars under Disney is a mixed bag. I was not a fan of The Last Jedi, and it had nothing to do with female protagonists, overinflated expectations, childhood allegiances, or any of the other weak excuses that TLJ defenders love to throw at its detractors. I just didn’t like the story, plain and simple. That’s merely my opinion.
By contrast, Rebels is arguably the greatest addition to Star Wars canon since The Empire Strikes Back. It’s chockful of fantastic tales and wonderfully crafted characters, plus an all-around sense of heart indicative of everything Star Wars was meant to be. That’s a tribute to the show’s lead writer, Dave Filoni — a man who gets this franchise in a way few others do.
Star Wars: Rebels ends its four-season run next month, not because it must (the show remains a huge draw for Disney XD) but because that’s the time the creators feel the Ghost Crew’s story will have been told. If only all shows could end that way.
If you’ve never seen Rebels, especially those with kids, my family and I highly recommend it. Honestly, it’ll make you believe in Star Wars again.
Cheers, y’all. And may The Force be with you… always.
Ian
IJM invades podcast land with The Brotherhood of the Evil Geeks
Had a blast talking Mako, Star Wars, comics, writing, and more with The Brotherhood of the Evil Geeks! Listen to the podcast here!
About the Geeks:
Sequestered in the dankest depths of the Evil Lair, the Brotherhood of Evil Geeks strive to bring you their honest opinions on the entertainment that we all love. Comics, video games, movies, TV shows, and geek culture in general are dissected, reviewed, then re-assembled by each Evil Geek with devious care and nefarious ingenuity.