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May 17

501stCast Episode 73: May 17th, 2013: Return to Pink Harvest

Posted on Friday, May 17, 2013 in Full Episodes, Interview

Show Notes: Episode LXXIII (May 17th, 2013)

Hosts:  Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Scott Allen (SL-9854)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Guest: Trey Stokes

Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Recent News

Mission Reports

  • 70th Explorers Garrison at Planet Comicon (photos)
  • Carolina Garrison & R2-KT visit Richard (Facebook, R2-KT, LEGO 501st Diorama)
  • Russian Outpost at the Georges (photo)
  • Garrison Carida present at Erie Waffles & Wishes event (video)
  • Richard Le Parmentier’s funeral (photo)
  • Chinese Garrison attend official Lucasfilm event (photo)
  • Midwest Garrison hosts fellow 501st at C2E2
  • Ecuador Outpost supports Techo (photo)
  • Alabama Garrison celebrates No Mo’ Chemo for Jaxon (photos)
  • Free Comic Book Day & May the 4th events
    • Empire City Garrison at Grasshopper’s Comics (photo)
    • Canadian Garrison at Multizone (photo)
    • Grantland: Serious Star Wars Fans: A Day with the 501st Legion (video)
    • Redback Garrison storms Dreamworld (Jedi vs Sith video)
    • Return of the Jedi’s 30th Anniversary event (photos, Mark Hamill video)
  • Costa Rica Outpost at Cine Expo (photo)
  • Capital City Garrison hosts Legion Experience at Ottawa ComiCon (photos, recruitment video)
  • Southern California Garrison at Long Beach Comic Con (TC Carson induction photo, Amy Earhart induction photo)

Interview with Trey Stokes

Upcoming Events

Shout Out

  • Denis Flotat, TK-7333 of French Garrison! He is Legion Trooper of the Month for March 2013.

Give-Away/501st Follies

  • Be the first to correctly answer this episode’s trivia question via a post in our show notes here and win a 501stCast patch!
  • Submit a 501st Folly or funny event story and win a Fight Like a Jedi sketchbook!
  • Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com


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Apr 13

501stCast Episode 72: April 13th, 2013: You may fire when ready.

Posted on Saturday, April 13, 2013 in Full Episodes, Interview

Show Notes: Episode LXXII (April 13th, 2013)

Hosts:  Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Scott Allen (SL-9854) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Scott Allen (SL-9854)

Guest: Stephen Stanton

Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Recent News

Mission Reports

  • Carolina Garrison dispatched to Cub Scout Blue & Gold ceremony (photos)
  • St. Patrick’s Day Parades
  • Carolina Garrison at Fayetteville FireAntz game (photos1, photos2, duel video)
  • MidSouth dominates Lexington Comic and Toy Show
  • Pacific Outpost hosts Shoot-A-Trooper at Kawaii Kon (photos, news article)
  • Skull Garrison troops with Rodrigo for South Texas Collectors Con (photos)
  • Garrison Mexico at La Mole Comic Con (Daniel Logan’s Imperial arrest)
  • Wondercon in Anaheim
  • Northeast Remnant Garrison at Asbury Park Comic Con (photos)
  • UK Garrison and French Garrison help Light It Up Blue (“chocolate trooper” photo)
  • Carolina Garrison troops Wonderfest
  • Turkish Outpost recruits at KONTAKT 3 (photos)
  • 70th Explorers Garrison at Planet Comicon (Princess Leah)
  • Solo Troops
    • Skull Garrison at Guau Guau Fest (award)
    • Costa Rica Outpost at Chibi Fest (photo)

Interview with Stephen Stanton

Upcoming Events

Shout Out

  • Tray Nichols, TK-4251 of Garrison Carida! He is Legion Trooper of the Month for February 2013.

Give-Away/501st Follies

  • Submit a 501st Folly or funny event story and win a Fight Like a Jedi sketchbook!
  • Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com


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Mar 17

501stCast Episode 71: March 16th, 2013: Heiress to the Empire

Posted on Sunday, March 17, 2013 in Full Episodes, Interview

Show Notes: Episode LXXI (March 16th, 2013)

Hosts:  Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Scott Allen (SL-9854) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Recent News

Mission Reports

  • Dune Sea Garrison trooper Zahn’s Scoundrels signing (book store page)
  • Great Lakes Garrison at Detroit Derby Girls SW Night (photos1, photos2)
  • Carolina Garrison troops South Carolina StingRays Nerd/Con Night
  • Garrison Excelsior troops for charity at Kids Fest (photos)
  • Empire City Garrison at Intrepid  Air & Space Museum Space Day (photos)
  • Golden Gate Garrison supports Jedi Lillie (news article, Team Deven Facebook page, photos)
  • Garrison Excelsior at Rochester Museum & Science Center (photos)
  • Badlands Garrison climbs for cleaner air (video)
  • Garrison Titan raises big donation at Emerald City Comicon (Facebook photos)
  • Carolina Garrison visits with Noah & Hunter (Harlem Shake video)
  • Dallas’ All-Con Round-up

Upcoming Events

Interview

Galactic Academy Headmaster William (aka TX-9076 from Star Garrison)

Shout Out

  • Dan Bergeron, TK-3967, of Wisconsin Garrison! He is Legion Trooper of the Month for January 2013.

Give-Away/501st Follies

  • Submit a 501st Folly or funny event story and win a Fight Like a Jedi sketchbook!
  • Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com


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Feb 9

501stCast Episode 70: Feb 9th, 2013: Marching to the Beat of Chewbaccus

Posted on Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Full Episodes

Dedication – This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to Mandy Zehner, TK-51110, Northern Darkness Garrison

Show Notes: Episode LXX (February 9th, 2013)

Hosts:  Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Scott Allen (SL-9854) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Recent News

Mission Reports

  • Equador Outpost’s Hospital visit (photo1, photo2)
  • Empire City Garrison attends FIRST Robotics 2nd annual Scrimmage (JColflesh photos, VLares photos)
  • Mexican Garrison troops Jawaton (photos)
  • Hong Kong Garrison celebrated Vox Amica Press’ anniversary (photos)
  • Carolina Garrison supports Carolina Children’s Charity at Snow Day event (video)
  • Bast Alpha Garrison in Mardi Gras parades (APAWS & Krewe of Jupiter and Juno Parade photos)

Upcoming Events

  • Carolina Garrison at SC StingRays – Feburary 8th
  • Garrison Excelsior at Entercom’s Kids Fest – Febuary 23rd
  • WonderCon in Anaheim, CA in March 29th-31st
  • All-Con in Dallas, TX in March 8th-10th (The Pink 5 Saga)
  • See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot

Shout Out

  • Jason Vecoli, TD-7764, of Bast Alpha Garrison! He is Legion Trooper of the Month for December 2012.

Give-Away/501st Follies

  • Submit a 501st Folly or funny event story and win a Fight Like a Jedi sketchbook!
  • Hotline # is 828-419-0501 or email audio to podcast@501st.com


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Jan 9

501stCast Episode 69: Jan 9th, 2013: We now return you to our regularly scheduled podcast.

Posted on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 in Full Episodes

Dedication – This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to Beverly Riley, ID-5170, Dune Sea Garrison;  Chris Lewis, BH-3836, Star Garrison;  Shane “Hoss” Hatmaker, TD-9858, Alabama Garrison and Phil “Florida Phil” Tyre TD-1373, Florida Garrison.

Show Notes: Episode LXIX (January 9th, 2013)

Hosts:  Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Contributors:

  • Kris Kuipers, RC6247 LCO
  • Derek Lyons
  • Kevin J. Anderson
  • Tracy Wilson, TB9612
  • Bill Plasse TI2954
  • Brian Earles TK5240
  • Anthony King
  • Mearl Crumley TX672 
  • Mark Freyman GE501st for Playstation Home
  • Skutch, TB-2243

Recent News

Mission Reports

  • Russian Outpost’s first charity event (video, photos)
  • Macau Outpost’s first mission
  • Costa Rica Outpost at Teleton 2012
  • Christmas Parades
    • Carolina Garrison in Charleston, Fayetteville and Laurinberg
    • Garrison Tyranus in Richmond, VA
    • Florida Garrison in WDW’s Magic Kingdom (video)
  • Polar Plunges
  • Great Lakes Garrison participates in Fight Like A Jedi (Facebook, photos1, photos2, photos3, video)
    • donations can be sent via check (please put For Deposit Only in memo section) to:
    • Fight Like A Jedi
      c/o Members Credit Union
      PO Box 795
      Traverse City, MI 49685
      USA
  • Outpost Bolivia’s hospital visit
  • Star Wars action figures inducted into National Toy Hall of Fame (photos, video, news report1, news report2)
    • former Rancho Obi-Wan collection bought by The Strong (blog)

Upcoming Events

Shout Out

  • Florida Garrison’s Tampa Bay Squad. Congratulations on winning the Best Amateur Unit award for the 40th annual Pinellas Park Holiday Parade!


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Jul 29

501stCast MiniCast: July 24th 2012: Shoot-A-Trooper at CVI

Posted on Sunday, July 29, 2012 in Interview, MiniCast, Special Report

Show Notes: Learn all about Shoot-A-Trooper at CVI to benefit The Peter Mayhew Foundation

Host: Nicky Blum, DZ-8397

Special Guest:  Scott Allen, SL-9854; Jeff Kent, TK-5738 and Peter & Angie Mayhew

Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks, ID-8169

Listen in as we interview Scott, SL-9854; Jeff, TK-5738 plus Peter & Angie Mayhew to learn all about the new game for Star Wars Celebration VI called Shoot-A-Trooper that will be benefiting The Peter Mayhew Foundation.

Discussion highlights:

Star Wars Celebration

Shoot-A-Trooper Commercial
Behind the Scenes

The Peter Mayhew Foundation
Peter & Angie’s books for children

R2-KT

Princess Leah’s story

Galactic Academy

How to volunteer (501st members only)

Shoot-A-Trooper on Facebook

@thewookieeroars

@501stcharity

Peter Mayhew Foundation donation page

Member only 501st Shoot-A-Trooper merchandise (t-shirt thread)

 
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May 14

501stCast Episode 68: May 14th, 2012: Are you ready for CVI?

Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012 in Full Episodes, Special Report

Dedication – This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to Sven Adamski, TI-5453 from our German Garrison. He lost his fight against leukemia on February 5th.

Show Notes: Episode LXVIII (May 14th, 2012)

Hosts:  Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Erich Shafer (RC 6124)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Recent News

Mission Reports

  • Taiwan Formosa Outpsot hosts Star Wars Exhibition (photos)
  • Empire City Garrison’s dual visits to the Intrepid Air & Space Museum
  • Italica Garrison rocks Cartoomics Milano
  • Identites Premier at Montreal Science Center (photos, video1, video2)
  • Fort Campbell 101st Airborne Division awards 501st & Rebel Legion (photos)
  • Empire City Garrison inspects US Military Academy
  • New England Garrison at Boston Comic Con
  • Turkish Outpost at benefit for disabled children (video click “izle” to play)
  • Austrian Garrison troops Make A Wish Gala (video, photos1, photos2)
  • Garrison Excelsior sets another record at Strong’s In Another Galaxy Weekend (photos)
  • Star Wars Day at Big Rock Ranch
  • Free Comic Book Day on Revenge of the Fifth

Upcoming Events

Shout Out

  • Garrison Tyranus hits their 501st troop on May 5th 2012.

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Jan 16

501stCast Episode 67: January 14th, 2012: Help us Win a Shorty

Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 in Full Episodes, Interview

Show Notes: Episode LXVII (January 14th, 2012)

Hosts:  Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Recent News

Mission Reports

  • United Kingdom Garrison in London’s New Year’s Parade (video)
  • Empire City Garrison helps EA ring NASDAQ bell (photos)
  • Carolina Garrison teams with Marines for Toys for Tots campaign
  • Singapore Garrison’s month long Salvation Army bell ringing campaign
  • Ecuador Outpost’s 1st mission
  • Carolina Garrison fundraise for military family
  • 2nd Annual Stormtroopers vs. Klingons blood drive
  • Members recall their top 2011 troops

Upcoming Events

  • Star Wars Episode I in 3D
  • See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot

Unit Anniversaries

  • Alpine Garrison – 9th Anniversary in January
  • Icelandic Outpost – also their 9th Anniversary in January
  • Sith Lord Detachment – 7th Anniversary in January
  • Belgian Garrison’s Prospectors Squad – 3rd Anniversary – Jan 8th
  • Dune Sea Garrison’s Judland Wastes Squad – 4th Anniversary – Jan 14th
  • Brazilian Division Garrison – 11th Anniversary – Jan 15th
  • Terror Australis Garrison – 8th Anniversary – Jan 18th
  • Mexican Garrison’s Baja Squad – 2nd Anniversary – Jan 21st
  • Malaysia-Brunei Outpost – 6th Anniversary – Jan 23rd 
  • Timberline Garrison – 2nd Anniversary – Jan 29th

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Dec 25

501stCast MiniCast: December 25th, 2011: Holiday Wishes

Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2011 in MiniCast

Show Notes: 2011 Holiday Greetings (December 25, 2011)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Dean Plantamura (TK-899)

Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks

Contributors (in order of appearance):

Matt Busch
Derek Lyons
Alan Quick – Cloud City Garrison
Kevin J. Anderson
Brian C Troyan – TK8968
Barry Holland
Dean Plantamura TK-899
Anthony Forrest
Spanish Garrison
Helen Keier
Matt Riggins TK3425
Rachel Kempster, DK Publishing
Brian Brosmer, Bloodfin Garrison
Shannon McRandle
Timberline Garrison
Grant Gould
Terror Australis Garrison’s Thylacine Squad
Garrick Hagon
Alex Buechel
Gerald Home
Joe Corroney
Richard LeParmentier
Spencer Brinkerhoff III
Kevin Liell
Mary Franklin

Nicky Blum

This episode is dedicated to the 501st members and friends who left this world in 2011. You are not forgotten…

TK 297 – Drew Martin
New York: Empire City Garrison

SL 1078 – Chris Richards
Garrison Carida

TK 1615 – Allen W Poole
United Kingdom Garrison

TB 2400 – Ryan Jones
Midsouth Garrison

TK 5560 – John van de Laar
Dutch Garrison

TK 7676 – Russell Wathey
South California Garrison

TI9394 – Jennifer Sedor
New England Garrison

Honorary Member – Lightning Bear

 
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Aug 22

501stCast Episode 66: August 21st, 2011: Just keep swimming…

Posted on Monday, August 22, 2011 in Full Episodes

This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to Chris Richards, SL-1078 from Garrison Carida. He passed away July 19th and is survived by his wife Abbey, TK-9702 and their three young daughters.

Show Notes: Episode LXVI (August 21st, 2011)

Hosts:  Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

Post-Production: Andy Fairbanks (ID-8169)

Recent News

Mission Reports

  • Hong Kong & Chinese Outposts attend ACG Honk Kong (photos)
  • Mexican & Great Lakes Garrisons make hospital visits (MG video, GLG photos, GLG video)
  • Austrian Outpost attend Filmharmonie Choir Concert (photos, video, news article1, news article2)
  • New England Garrison inducted into T.C. Restani’s Hall of Fame
  • Empire City Garrison attend Long Island Toy Show
  • Carolina & Georgia Garrisons at Charleston RiverDogs game (photos, video)
  • New England Garrison makes a splash at Waterpark
  • San Diego Comic Con wrap-up
  • Empire City Garrison at Camp Kiwi (photos, video)
  • New England Garrison Skate for Hope (Dave McGrath blog, website)
  • Great Lakes Garrison troops Maker Faire
  • Bast Alpha Garrison vs USS Corsair at Trekwars Bowling Match (video)
  • Carolina Garrison attend Seymour Johnson AFB Family Day (photos)
  • Taiwan Formosa Outpost attends 1st International Baseball Federation World Championship (photos)
  • Great Lakes Garrison storms Sterling Heights Library (Library blog)

Upcoming Events

  • See upcoming 501st events at Roqoo Depot
  • Dragon*Con – Atlanta, GA – Sept 2nd-5th
  • Star Warriors on Blu-Ray
  • Redback Garrison to attend MS Walk – Oct 14th (donation page)
  • TrooperFest 2011 – Dearborn, MI from November 11th-13th

Shout-Out
Congratulations to the following Troopers of the Month

  • February 2011 – Valter Santos, TK-3738 from Portuguese Lusitanian Outpost
  • March 2011 – Clint Gilbert, BH-3413 from Star Garrison
  • April 2011 – Matt Mills, TK-5575 from Badlands Garrison
  • May 2011 – Jamie Ladonski, TK-2157 from Central Garrison
  • June 2011 – Tom Kuntz, TI-9767 from Garrison Excelsior

Unit Anniversaries

July 2011

  • 70th Explorers Garrison’s Squad 66: The Temple Raiders – 3rd anniversary – July 1st
  • Southern Cross Garrison – 2nd Anniversary – July 1st
  • German Garrison’s Echo Nova Squad – 2nd Anniversary – July 5th
  • Alpine Garrison’s Mustafar Squad – 6th Anniversary – July 11th 
  • Terror Australis Garrison’ s Southern Dewback Squad – 2nd Anniversary – July 11th

August 2011

  • Monaco Outpost – 9th Anniversary in August
  • Flagship Eclipse Detachment – 5th Anniversary – August 17th
  • German Garrison – 11th Anniversary – August 18th
  • Capital City Squad (now a Garrison) – originally formed 4 years ago on Aug 20th
  • Redback Garrison – originally formed their squad 4 years ago on Aug 20th
  • Southern Cross Garrison – originally formed their squad 4 years ago on August 20th
  • Mexican Garrison’s The Green Bellies Central Squad – 2nd Anniversary – Aug 21st
  • Wisconsin Garrison – originally formed their squad 4 years ago on Aug 22nd 
  • Ohio Garrison – 8th Anniversary – Aug 31st

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