Star Wars Tech Talk

Happy Star Wars Day!  A gift for you, SWTT fans on this happiest of Star Wars Days is Part 3 of The Force Awakens.  May the fourth be with you!

As promised here is Part 2 of the guys' discussion on The Force Awakens.  In this episode J.T. And Shane talk... Hey you!  Saffen up!  Safety first!  All personnel to adhere to the approved safety programs!  Are YOU up-to-date on YOUR safety training?  !!SAFETY!!, or more accurately, the safety systems of the First Order Tie Fighter.  The Empire was never one to put safety first but the First Order, surprisingly, had a more advanced Environmental, Health, and Safety office.  So, make sure your five-point harness is securely fastened, you've read-and-understood all the safety SOPs and enjoy when Star Wars takes a rare turn and cares about the welfare and being of their personnel.  

Continuing their holocron order of viewing the movies, J.T. and Shane jump into the rejuvenation of the franchise; Episode VII: The Force Awakens.  This episode is only part one of the discussion so if you want more TFA, your wish is their command!  There is more to come (whether you like the sequels or not)!  In this episode the guys talk about the long, honorable, and sometimes lucrative profession of finders-keepers.  So, grab your make-shift sand sled  and hoard your one quarter portion and listen to the Force as it enjoys a reawakening.  

Happy April Fools Day (in the U.S.A.). In this episode the guys are joined by the SWTT intern Chris and his lovely wife, Karen who has been bestowed with the title "Executive Star Wars Tech Talk Intern" demoting Chris to the AttSWTTEI - "Assistant to the Star Wars Tech Talk Executive Intern". In this episode J.T. and Shane, and the interns, apply their analytical prowess to... Space Balls the lunch box! Space Balls the place matt! Space Balls the flame thrower! With the upcoming 2027 release of Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money; Mel Brooks is more than a national treasure. He is a universal gem. So, grab your favorite brand of hair comb, your industrial hair dryer, and join the guys (and the interns) to discuss when cue balls go to space!

At long last!  The wait is over!  Part 2 of the episode on Return of the Jedi is here!  Happy gobble gobble day (in the U.S.A.).  The guys, along with the Star Wars Tech Talk intern, have finished their review of the technical conundrums of ROTJ.  In this episode they talk Death Star 2, zero gravity poo pranks, and the mortality rate of the Ewok population (sad emoji).  They also introduce a new segment of the show!  "Inside the Engineer's Brain".  So, enjoy as you take this day and boost your serotonin levels into the red zone!  

In this episode J.T. and Shane are joined by the (unpaid) SWTT intern, Mr. Chris R. (did we mention he's unpaid?).  Three bonified and credentialled engineers discuss... ... ... du - doorsss... ... how in some instances the folks at Lucas Arts really seem to get it right, and... Goonieeesss in Spaaace.  So, tune in and get your Iron Man on as they dive into the tech world of Return of the Jedi!

Numero uno on Shane's list, The Empire Strikes Back is not only heralded as the greatest Star Wars movie made to date, but a cinematic masterpiece in its own right.  Your hosts couldn't agree more.  In this episode Shane and J.T. rapid fire their knowledge all over the place talking about space slugs in the dating marketplace, the science of death, and the best reasons for talking out loud to yourself (despite who overhears you).  So, get comfortable in your carbonite casing and enjoy when the Empire acts uppity and gets a little payback.  

And so it begins!  The origin story.  The theatrical release that changed movie going forever and would forever change the lives of our hosts.  A moment of silence please as we sit in reverence.  OK.  Moment over!  In this episode the guys are joined by guest host Ken Nesbit and subject matter expert Doug Grant.  The group discusses raisin' 'em right on Star Trek (you heard me), Jedi master training droids with clauses in their contract "strictly no restraining bolts or liquidated damages", and co-hosts who can't stay on target.  Lock your seth-foils into attack position and join them as they talk Episode IV: A New Hope.

In this episode the guys jump feet first into Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.  Joining J.T. and Shane is aerospace industry expert, Bill Ayrey; a globally recognized expert on the history of the development of space suits and author of the book Lunar Outfitters: Making the Apollo Space Suit!  Along the way the guys discuss iconic lightsaber smack downs, their grandma and grandpa's extensive 8-track collections, and hippy dippy crystalized healing.  So, grab your cloaks and daggers, your disgruntled bi-pedal utility droids, affix your sour dispositions and tune in while our hosts take a trip to the grittier side of the Star Wars galaxy.  

May the Fourth be with you!  In this episode the guys head into their first anthology with Solo - A Star Wars Story.  Released in 2018 on the heels of The Last Jedi, Solo suffered at the box office, but not because of the efforts of our hosts, J.T. and Shane who did their part to patronize the movie... multiple times!  In this episode the guys talk form and function, rusty train cars, and throw away lines of dialog that change the course of history as they make the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs (rounded down).  So, don't be a moof milker and join them in that galaxy far, far away on this happiest of Star Wars days.