501stCast: Episode 23: September 9th, 2008: Draggin’ After Dragon*Con
September 9th, 2008 — Full-Length Podcast
Sorry we ran a bit late with this episode, but we’re sure you’ll enjoy Dragon*Con 2008 coverage including interviews with everyone from Star Wars author Kevin J. Anderson to Lego Boba Fett. We’re also throwing in recent news, mission reports and upcoming events for good measure!
Show Notes: Episode XXIII (September 9th, 2008)
Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Lor (TK-7883) and Jumpin’ Joe Stevenson (TK-6064)
Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Contributors: Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Mike Anton (TK-2084), Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) plus Rebel Legion’s Matt & Chris and many more.
Recent News
- New Honorary Members
- Aaron Yonda (Chad Vader)
- Sugarland (pictures from induction event)
- Adam Hughes
- Terri Hodges
- Yak’s Pub’s 501st strip
- Connecticut Garrison member a LFL artist (Bryan, SL-4885)
Mission Reports
- Dragon*Con 2008 coverage
- Kilted Trooper Brigade induction of Ray Park
- 501st Mixer announcements
- Lego Boba Fett costumer
- D*C parade Sansweet
- Doug with R2-KT at R2 Builders table
- Kevin J. Anderson interview
- Patch Trading coverage
- Meet the 501st panel
- Museum Replicas interview
- Canadian Garrison at Fan Expo in Toronto
- German Garrison troop Bayernpark
- Central California Garrison visits Shriners Hospital
- Djibouti Outpost delivers books to children in need (photos)
- Florida Garrison’s Squad 7 visit the Jacksonville library
- Great Lakes Garrison entertains hundreds at library visit (photos)
- Canadian Garrison’s Capital City Squad troop and work with the Darth Vader Balloon
- Spanish Garrison’s Clone Wars premiere events (News Video)
- Star Garrison’s Clone Wars screening for Foundation
- Great Lakes Garrison conquers new territory with Great Lakes Loons baseball (Photos & Videos)
Upcoming Events
- Pottery Barn Kids events
- The Force Unleashed events
Other
- Trooper Websites: Rome, TK-1800 (website)
- Contest/Giveaway – Win Droid Hunt badges from Dragon*Con 2004 and 2008!
- Unit Anniversaries
- Star Garrison’s Arkansas Crimson Nova Squad – 2nd Anniversary
- German Garrison’s Custodes Euroi Squad – 2nd Anniversary
- Canadian Garrison – 9th Anniversary
- 501st Detachment Blizzard Force - 3rd Anniversary
- Honorary Member Birthday Wishes
- Jay Laga’aia (Captain Typho) – September 10th
- Bruce Spence (Tion Medon) – September 17th
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