IPC Podcast Episode 13 Recap (August 2, 2014)

TOPIC: Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Season 6

As the six-part discussion on The Clone Wars came to a conclusion, Zac and Ben broke down a shortened season filled with answers leading to Episode III and beyond. From the opening arc about Order 66 to the Finale about the Living Force and survival about the Jedi Order, it gave lots of insight to Star Wars as a whole.

Rather than discuss favorite arcs, the guys broke down each of the thirteen episodes, one-by-one, leading to a cast that lasted over 2 hours and 15 minutes - the longest in IPC's short history.

Zac was saddened to see the loss of Trooper Fives in the Order 66 arc, but recognized with such character development, it called for the loss or death of such character. The sole reason being he simply knew too much at the end. Ben noted how they ended the series at the top of their game - unlike series that lasted too long and faded into non-relevance like The Andy Griffith Show. They acknowledged while they would have loved to see more of Echo (who remains alive), or Darth Maul or Asajj Ventress, it was fitting to see the series begin with Yoda in Ambush and conclude with him in Sacrifice.

Ben's favorite episode: The Unknown

Zac's favorite episode: The Lost One


Quote of the Night:

"No longer certain, that one ever does win a war, I am. For in fighting the battles, the bloodshed, already lost we have. Yet, open to us a path remains, that unknown to the Sith is. Through this path, victory we may yet find. Not victory in the Clone Wars, but victory for all time."- Master Yoda, episode Sacrifice.


News:

SDCC 2014 produced some more interesting insights towards future movies, unfortunately, they are either being kept secret or have been removed from the internet due to copyright infringement. Things like the Age of Ultron trailer and the Batman vs Superman teaser have been well-hidden. Perhaps soon they will be revealed through other channels, but as of now, links are not currently available.

• One tidbit that HAS reached the internet is the first picture of Gal Gadot in her Wonder Woman costume.

• In other news, Benedict Cumberbatch has added Simon Pegg's name back into the mix for Star Wars Episode VII, hinting that Pegg's relationship with director J.J. Abrams could help: "I think J.J. is very good at creating something original out of something known," The voice of Smaug and face of Sherlock told MTV News when asked about a possible involvement in Star Wars, "and I think apart from his continuing use of Simon Pegg - and who can blame him, frankly - it made sense not to do it."

•  During an interview with Channel 1138's own Everything Geek Podcast, Star Wars: The Clone Wars composer Kevin Kiner revealed a soundtrack was in the works. Now also composing music for Star Wars Rebels (set to debut in October), Kiner was quoted saying, "We are just compiling a CD of Clone Wars seasons 1-6."  

• Facebook's official Doctor Who page revealed the first episode of Series 8 is to be titled "Deep Breath." A fitting name for a frantic clan of fans waiting to see what this new Doctor has in store. Series 8 is set to debut 23 August.   

"Deep Breath"

• The Live Action version of The Jungle Book has one of its most important pieces filled - Baloo the bear to be played by Bill Murray. Along with Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johannson and Christopher Walken, this is shaping up to be an all-star cast from director Jon Favreau.

Announcements:

IPC and Channel 1138 are sad to report the founder of Star Wars Geeks of the World, UNITE!!! - Darryl Roberts - passed away suddenly this past week. He helped found the largest group of Star Wars fans on Facebook with over 20,000 members and an outreach of nearly twice that. One with the Force, we rejoice for him but feel saddened for and send our deepest condolences to those he left behind.

#BBQWatch: Advice you would give somebody attending a BBQ Restaurant for the first time.

While extremely rare, there may be a time when someone's attending a BBQ restaurant for the first time in their lives... Will you be prepared if you're the one to introduce it to them?

Ben's best advice was to keep trying even if it doesn't go right the first time. Most of the time someone will find one plate they enjoy most and attach themselves to it - sometimes over the course of a decade or more. However, just like fandoms, like one kind may lead to appreciating another and expanding just how much BBQ you enjoy.

Zac's advice was a little more sarcastic and straightforward: Don't. Be. Vegan.
While in jest, it can be very difficult for vegetarians and vegans to enjoy a time at a BBQ restaurant, so his best advice was not to expect special accommodations, and concurred with Ben to keep trying different kinds until you find what's right for you.

What advice would you give to a first-timer for BBQ? Write us on our facebook page and tell us.