Welcome back to the Great Derelict! This week Andy is joined by Chris Kempshall, author of the upcoming 'the Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire' to talk about applying the skills and lessons of being a professional Historian to writing in a sci-fi or fantasy setting, Oh and John was there too to talk about Edge of Midnight You can find more from Chris here: https://linktr.ee/chriskempshall and you can find more from John here: https://linktr.ee/badsocialism And you can find more of Andy here: https://linktr.ee/andy3e and his other casts over at Rogue Two Media - http://www.roguetwomedia.com/ - https://twitter.com/GreatDerelict - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreatDerelict/

Welcome back to the Great Derelict! This week Andy is joined by Jim Moon and they take a look at the history of canon, but not the shooty bang bang sort. You can find Jim at Hypnogoria:- http://www.hypnogoria.com and Jim is also on the Blackdog Podcast - http://blackdogpodcast.com And you can find more of Andy here: https://linktr.ee/andy3e and his other casts over at Rogue Two Media - http://www.roguetwomedia.com/ - https://twitter.com/GreatDerelict - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreatDerelict/

Welcome aboard the Great Derelict! This week Andy is heading back to Arrakis and is joined by Jessie Earl to talk about Part 2 of Denis Villeneuve magnificent adaptation of Dune. Not everything is as you might expect and there is a lot to talk about it, so grab your maker hooks and join us atop Shai Hulud! Check out more from Jessie here: https://www.youtube.com/@JessieGender1 and here: https://www.youtube.com/@jessiegenderafterdark5287 and check our Miranda Ketita's video we reference here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_IaHOTO1qY And you can find more of Andy here: https://linktr.ee/andy3e and his other casts over at Rogue Two Media - http://www.roguetwomedia.com/ - https://twitter.com/GreatDerelict - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreatDerelict/

Welcome aboard the Great Derelict! This week andy's getting (some of) the band back together as Lee joins him to look ahead at 2024 and see what sci-fi are we excited about, maybe you'll find some gems, maybe we have missed something, let us know what you are looking forward too! You can find Lee on the Blackdog Podcast here: https://blackdogpodcast.com/ And you can find more of Andy here: https://linktr.ee/andy3e and his other casts over at Rogue Two Media - http://www.roguetwomedia.com/ - https://twitter.com/GreatDerelict - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreatDerelict/

Welcome aboard the Great Derelict! We kick off 2024 proper with Andy and Eric venturing the world of Godzilla Minus One and look at how the film reflects Japan's history with WW2 and also current tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. Since Eric is an active duty officer in the US Army he would like to remind you the views expressed are his own and not those of the US government, US Army or Department of Defense. You can find more from Eric on Twitter https://twitter.com/StarfleetHist and you can read the USS Pershing here: https://usspershing.com/category/star-trek-new-horizons/ and We have Engaged the Borg here: https://www.wolf359project.com/ And you can find more of Andy here: https://linktr.ee/andy3e and his other casts over at Rogue Two Media - http://www.roguetwomedia.com/ - https://twitter.com/GreatDerelict - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreatDerelict/

This is Day 12 and we have come to the end of our Star Wars journey, let Rachelle and Andy take you on a retrospective of the last 11 days. What was good? What was bad? Can we ever forgive JJ for Rise of Skywalker? Is Darth Vader worth the hype?!

This is Day 11 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and today we stray the furthest from the Jedi possible with the war film Rogue One What are Rebellion built on? Does everyone look better with a cape? "In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3748528/

This is Day 10 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and today we branch in to waters unknown, as we enter the world of Star Wars away from the Skywalker's and Jedi! Did you want to know every detail about Han? From how he got his name to how he got is lucky dice?! No nor did we! "Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in an epic action-adventure that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga's most unlikely heroes." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3778644/

This is Day 9 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and at last our hero's have reached the end of the Skywalker Saga! Normally I put a funny joke here, but honestly the movie is enough of a joke on its own! "In the riveting conclusion of the landmark Skywalker saga, new legends will be born-and the final battle for freedom is yet to come." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2527338/

This is Day 8 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and we are welcoming in 2024 with the most controversial film out of the lot!! Is Luke a bit shit? Is Ray wasted? Is Rose really awful?! "The Star Wars saga continues as new heroes and galactic legends go on an epic adventure, unlocking mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2527336/

This is Day 7 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and we are entering the modern Star Wars era! Who are these new characters? Why Does C3PO have a red arm?! What is StarKiller base? Do we even care?! "As a new threat to the galaxy rises, Rey, a desert scavenger, and Finn, an ex-stormtrooper, must join Han Solo and Chewbacca to search for the one hope of restoring peace." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2488496/

This is Day 6 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and we are at the moment of creation for Darth Vader! Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise??! "Three years into the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan pursues a new threat, while Anakin is lured by Chancellor Palpatine into a sinister plot to rule the galaxy..." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0121766/

This is Day 5 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and we are in the deep depths of the CGI prequels! Is this as bad as we remember it? (yes) Do we have strong opinions of sand?! (also yes) "Ten years after initially meeting, Anakin Skywalker shares a forbidden romance with Padmé Amidala, while Obi-Wan Kenobi discovers a secret clone army crafted for the Jedi.." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0121765/

This is Day 4 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and we are about to hit the 21st Century with the prequels! Pod Racing? JarJar? Nabu? Jedi Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi? What is there not to love?! "Two Jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the Force, but the long dormant Sith resurface to claim their original glory." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120915/

This is Day 3 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and we end the original serise today with the most controversial of the original 3 movies. Each day for the next 12 days we are watching a film from the Star Wars franchise. Can we get over the Ewoks? Are they really that bad? Are they just for kids? And most importantly does Yub nub still slap? "After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels attempt to destroy the second Death Star, while Luke struggles to help Darth Vader back from the dark side." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086190/

This is Day 2 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and today we are venturing to cold cold planets and exposing deep family secrets. We have teamed up with The Narrative Labyrinth to bring you the 12 Days of Star Wars #12DaysOfStarWars. Each day for the next 12 days we are watching a film from the Star Wars franchise. Does this still hold up as everyones fav film in the original series? Have the sequels ruined everything in this film? Is this the war analogy we thing it is? "After the Rebels are overpowered by the Empire, Luke Skywalker begins his Jedi training with Yoda, while his friends are pursued across the galaxy by Darth Vader and bounty hunter Boba Fett." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0080684/

This is Day 1 on our journey across the Star Wars universe and we start where it all began, a long time ago in the 1970s. We have teamed up with The Narrative Labyrinth to bring you the 12 Days of Star Wars #12DaysOfStarWars. Each day for the next 12 days we are watching a film from the Star Wars franchise. Is this the most influential film ever made? Do we even like it? Or is it so filled with baggage and lore thats its unwatchable? "Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a Wookiee and two droids to save the galaxy from the Empire's world-destroying battle station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the mysterious Darth Vader." https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076759/

Welcome aboard the Great Derelict! ghuy'cha'! ghuy'cha'! which might be Klingon for Achtung, depending on the translator. This week Andy is joind once again by Eric to take a deep dive into the Dominion War and ask if it was as black and white as we might have believed, was the Dominion just evil? and what impact did it have on the alpha quadrant. You can find more from Eric on Twitter https://twitter.com/StarfleetHist and you can read the USS Pershing here: https://usspershing.com/category/star-trek-new-horizons/ and We have Engaged the Borg here: https://www.wolf359project.com/ And you can find more of Andy here: https://linktr.ee/andy3e and his other casts over at Rogue Two Media - http://www.roguetwomedia.com/ - https://twitter.com/GreatDerelict - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreatDerelict/

Welcome aboard the Great Derelict! We're back after an unscheduled hiatus with a look at everyones favourite red eyed blue skinned Admiral, Mitth'raw'nuruodo, or Thrawn to his friends, Andy is joined by John and Nathan to look at how his character has evolved over the years and ask if he's still a baddie or not? You can find more from John here: https://edgeofmidnight.weebly.com/ and on I Quit Star Trek here: https://pod.link/1539580390 and Nathans Blog can be found here: - https://nathangoldwag.wordpress.com/ And you can find more of Andy here: https://linktr.ee/andy3e and his other casts over at Rogue Two Media - http://www.roguetwomedia.com/ - https://twitter.com/GreatDerelict - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreatDerelict/

Welcome aboard the Great Derelict! This week Andy is honoured to welcome back Gillian, Satai of the grey council as we take a rather unexpected but very welcomed return to Babylon 5 with the surprise animated movie 'The Road Home' We talk about the story, the cast old and new and what the film might mean for the future of Babylon 5 You can find Gillian on Twitter - https://twitter.com/la_jellybean and on Blue Sky - https://bsky.app/profile/lajellybean.bsky.social And you can find more of Andy here: https://linktr.ee/andy3e and his other casts over at Rogue Two Media - http://www.roguetwomedia.com/ - https://twitter.com/GreatDerelict - https://www.facebook.com/groups/GreatDerelict/