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501stCast: Episode 25: October 2, 2008: Toon In
October 2nd, 2008 — Full-Length Podcast
In this episode, we cover the Cartoon Network Clone Wars series promotions, introduce a new Republic Commando audio drama and find out how one trooper gives more than his time to help a fellow Legionnaire. Catch up on international mission reports, upcoming events, and get a chance to win an autographed bookplate from Star Wars author and 501st Honorary Member Karen Traviss!
Show Notes: Episode XXV (October 2nd, 2008)
Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Lor (TK-7883) and Joe (TK-6064)
Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Dean Plantamura (TK-899)
Contributors: Mike Anton (TK-2084), Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Burr Martin (TD-9993)
Recent News
- Stormtroopers invade TiVo’s Badoop Badoop Show (video)
- New 501st Units: Bast Alpha Garrison & Czech Outpost
- Karen Traviss‘ upcoming book – Imperial Commando: 501st (starwars.com article)
- Full-Scale Millennium Falcon project (blog)
- Jeff, TK-76 continues to battle cancer
- Midwest Garrison’s Breast Cancer Fundraiser (donation page, email for raffle: farfel51@hotmail.com)
- TK-8357’s armor part of Museum display
(photo)
Omega Squadron: Targets (part one of four)
by Creative Audioscapes Productions
Mission Reports
- The Clone Wars Mall Tour (schedule, starwars.com photos from Chicago stop)
- Belgian Garrison trooper on JimTV to promote The Force Unleashed
- 501st in Cartoon Network’s The Clone Wars Special
- Midwest Garrison sends out Clones to deliver an important message (starwars.com article)
- Spanish Garrison at Rebelcon plus pays Children’s Hospital a visit
- Florida Garrison’s Squad 7 win “Show Stopper” in Red Wagon Parade
- Garrison Carida brings toys and smiles to St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital (photos)
- Clone Wars whirlwind tour for Philippine Outpost
- MidSouth Garrison’s back-to-back troops
- Garrison Titan at Juvenile Diabetes Walk, TD-9993 reports
Rebel Legion Segment
501st Legion Census Reminder from LMO
Upcoming Events
- Discussion Roundtable – How Gas Prices Affect Trooping
- Garrison Excelsior, Garrison Tyranus and Bloodfin Garrison will be participating in Diabetes walks this weekend.
- Mountain Garrison at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta October 4th – 12th
- New England Garrison troops Carrie Fisher’s Wishful Drinking
- Belgium and neighboring Garrisons attend FACTS October 10th – 12th
Other
- Trooper Websites: Dion & Tanya’s photo galleries (website)
- Contest/Giveaway – Win an autographed bookplate from Star Wars author and 501st honorary member Karen Traviss!
- Unit Anniversaries
- 70th Explorers Garrison’s 3rd Anniversary (October 2nd)
- Philippine Outpost’s 4th Anniversary (October 7th)
- Northeast Remnant Garrison’s 5th Anniversary (October 7th)
- Star Garrison’s 7th Anniversary
- Southern California Garrison’s San Diego Squad’s 8th Anniversary
- Honorary Member Birthday Wishes
- Nicky (DZ-8397, Imperial Probe Droid) – September 30th
- Lightning Bear (Original Trilogy Stuntman) – October 7th
- Wayne Pygram (Governor Tarkin (Episode III)) – October 13th
- We’re now on Facebook – search for 501stCast under groups
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