Joining the Talkin' Tauntauns crew today is Star Wars author Cole Horton, the writer behind an ever growing pile of Star Wars books, three of which were released this year: The Traveler's Guide to Batuu, The Book of Lists, and most recently, The Star Wars Book. Cole shares an in-depth look at his creative process, reflects on his journey from being a fan with a dream to working on the franchise that he loves, puts his passion for Indiana Jones on full display, and digs into the magic moments that Star Wars has brought into his life.The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorCole HortonBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

Talkin’ Tauntauns - A Star Wars Discussion

Author Cole Horton

Joining the Talkin' Tauntauns crew today is the fantastic Will Sliney; an exceptionally talented comic book artist and massive Star Wars fan who has worked on some of our favorites series to come to a galaxy far, far away over the past few years. You may recognize Will's work from The Rise of Kylo Ren, Galaxy's Edge, the comic adaptation for Solo: A Star Wars Story, and the Beckett one-shot. Come aboard for a super fun interview in which we speak with Will about his passion for Obi-Wan Kenobi, designing lightsabers and star fighters, creating the Galaxy's Edge comic before the park existed, and more!The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorWill SlineyBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

Marvel Comics Artist Will Sliney

We did it everyone! With a nice shove into the trash compactor of history, the crew of Talkin' Tauntauns and the rest of humanity has finally put 2020 behind us. Now it's time to look forward to all the great stuff that 2021 has in store for Star Wars fans. Disney has revealed that there's a slew of new TV and movie projects, but don't forget that there's also The High Republic publishing initiative which promises to deliver a pile of exciting new books and comics. Join us as we discuss the impending arrivals of the new adventures coming  via The High Republic in 2021.The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

Looking Forward 2021

Another year come and gone, and with it, another Christmas filled with Star Wars presents for the crew of Talkin' Tauntauns. We tell you all about what Santa delivered to the crew from a galaxy far, far away, and bring you along for a deep dive into the Disney Gallery for Season 2 of The Mandalorian on Disney+.  We're also exploring some of the biggest questions Star Wars fans have as we look ahead to The Book of Boba Fett and The Mandalorian Season 3. Wrapping things up are milk, cookies, and another Comics Corner segment! There's big things happening for Darth Vader and a surprise character who didn't quite make it into the final film of the Skywalker Saga. The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

Holiday Haberdashery

The final confrontation between Din Djarin and Moff Gideon is upon us in the season 2 finale of The Mandalorian. Mando has recruited a host of allies to help him rescue that which matters most and you won't be disappointed by the end result. Joining the Talkin' Tauntauns crew to discuss the final episode of season 2 is AIPT's resident weekly reviewer of The Mandalorian, Nick Nafpliotis. And don't you worry, for the third year running we've brought you our Star Wars holiday gift guide. The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The Mandalorian Season 2 Finale

Disney has released the blueprints for the next 5+ years of Star Wars on the big and small screen with the official announcement of 12 different movies and television series. So sit back and allow the crew of Talkin' Tauntauns to take you through each individual announcement in one of our longest episodes ever.Oh, and don't worry, we didn't forget about The Mandalorian. Of course we're also talking about the newest episode.The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The Star Wars Blueprint

Tragedy has struck and the Talkin' Tauntauns crew is very excited about it. The newest episode of the Mandalorian brings back some fan favorites and this episode has definitely made at least one of the host overjoyed. Find out all the fun in store as well as our review of the latest Doctor Aphra comic in our Comics Corner.The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The Tragedy

It's been teased for a couple of episodes now and the rumors were already out there from earlier this year but it is now official, Ahsoka is BACK! and in live action for the first time. The crew breaks down the episode and gets into a bit of the controversy about this episode so sit back and enjoy. Jim also finished the Tales from Galaxy's Edge game for the Oculus so he is able to give his full opinion on the game. The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The Return of Ahsoka

The Mandalorian Chapter 12: The Siege is upon us with the directorial debut of Carl Weathers and of course the Talkin' Tauntauns crew is breaking down the latest episode of everyone's favorite TV series from a galaxy far, far away. But that's not all. No, not even close! Disney celebrated Life Day with the release of the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special. We also got a new video game, Tales From Galaxy's Edge for the Oculus, and the influx of comics continues with the newest issue of Bounty Hunters.  The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The Siege

The Mandalorian Chapter 11: "The Heiress" is upon on us and its bursting at the seams with Mandalorians. We've officially reached the point in Season 2 where many of the casting rumors from the past year are starting to pan out and the Talkin' Tauntauns crew is here to let you know if the hype is real. There's also the newest issue of the Darth Vader comic book to break down and it's got a seriously deep cut for the super Star Wars nerds out there.  The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The Heiress

The Mandalorian Chapter 10 delivered a side quest adventure of epic proportions. We witness another incredible display of Mando's combat skills, the Razor Crest as a taxi service,  one hungry Baby Yoda (that kid has to stop putting stuff in his mouth), and much to our poor co-host Jim's misfortune, spiders. Lots and lots of spiders. We also share our experience as pilots in the new Star Wars: Squadrons video game and discuss the latest exciting issue of the mainline Star Wars comic book.The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

Arachnophobia

The Mandalorian Returns! Season 2 starts off with the absolutely fantastic "The Marshal" and the Talkin' Tauntauns crew is here to discuss all the highs, lows, and continuity concerns. We also catch up on the latest comics in our Comics Corner. The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

The Marshal

The Talkin' Tauntauns crew is joined by the incredibly talented and hilarious Alyssa Wong, the award winning writer who's currently delighting Star Wars fans with her work on the ongoing Doctor Aphra comic book series. Alyssa was a wonderful guest who spent the entire show hanging out with us and answered our many questions about Doctor Aphra, the creative process, and tolerated our many tangents. If you love Star Wars and Doctor Aphra, then you owe it to yourself to listen!The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorAlyssa WongBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

Alyssa Wong on the joys of writing Doctor Aphra

The galaxy just got a little brighter with the release of three new Star Wars trailers. Video game fans were spoiled and got two new trailers in one week! There's a new Star Wars: Squadrons cinematic trailer and the upcoming VR adventure game on Oculus, Tales From Galaxy's Edge, received a teaser trailer. The crew had a little debate about lightsabers this episode, specifically, which one each of us thinks belongs in Dok Ondar's at Galaxy's Edge. There's six possible choices that fans can vote on right now. But of course the biggest news for the week is the release of a the first trailer for The Mandalorian Season 2! The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntauns@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

Qui-Gon's Vanilla Lightsaber

The character of Doctor Aphra has been a smash hit for Star Wars expanding from the comics to novel appearances and hopefully television guest spots, but today we talk about one her most recent additions to the canon, the Doctor Aphra Audiodrama. We dive deep into this discussing the story, the cast, and it's relation to the comics from which it was adapted. It's a great conversation and one not to be missed.On top of that we have video game, tv, and the Holiday Special news! We also have another segment of everybody's favorite: Comics Corner. So sit back and enjoy the ride.   The crew of Talkin’ Tauntauns is the AIPT Star Wars dream team: Event Coordinator JJ Travers, Producer Jim Lehane, and Contributor Connor Christiansen. Join us as we discuss the latest news in Star Wars, as well as our thoughts on the books, comics, TV series, and movies from a galaxy far, far away. Find us on Twitter for more Star Wars conversation:JJJimConnorBe on the show and email us at TalkinTauntaun@AIPTComics.com. You can find Talkin’ Tauntauns on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Simplecast, or right on AIPT. As always, if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a review, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!

Doctor Aphra’s Audiodrama

This is Star Wars the AiPTcomics.com way. Three of AIPT's most passionate Star Wars fans: JJ Travers, Connor Christiansen, and Jim Lehane discuss all the Star Wars news you can handle. The Mandalorian, Legends, comics, books, and more from a galaxy far, far away.

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Talkin’ Tauntauns - A Star Wars Discussion

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