Ep 170 - Star Wars: Aftermath, by Chuck Wendig (Bonus Episode)

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Craig Getting, Arts, Books, Podcasts, Literature, Comedy, Andrew Cunningham

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🗓️ 7 April 2016

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

For March's bonus show, friend of the show Eric Van Tassell swings by to chat about Chuck Wendig's novel Star Wars: Aftermath. Eric's staggering knowledge of all things Star Wars helps us talk about the colossal job handed to Wendig - namely, to write a compelling novel designed to generate excitement about all things Star Wars while also ignoring thirty years of "Expanded Universe" fiction. Naturally, the episode veers in and out of a discussion about the challenges inherent to writing companion fiction, such as balancing the expectations of a rabid fanbase. Also, Andrew attempts to sum up 7 Star Wars movies in just over 90 seconds. Buckle up!

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0:00.0	This is a head gum podcast.
0:06.0	While Andrew and Craig believe the joy of discovery is crucial to enjoying any well-told
0:10.3	tale, they will not shy away from spoiling specific story beats when necessary.
0:16.5	Plus these are books you should have read by now.
0:30.0	Is everyone ready?
0:37.0	I'm so ready.
0:41.0	I was born ready.
0:45.0	I'm just super excited to be here.
0:47.0	Like I've been learning out about this all week.
0:50.0	That's good.
0:51.0	Because your enthusiasm is going to have to carry this thing.
0:54.0	I'm on cold medicine.
0:55.0	Let's go.
0:56.0	Welcome to overdue.
0:57.0	I'm on the podcast with the books that you've been meeting to read.
1:00.0	My name is Craig.
1:01.0	My name is Andrew and I'm super enthusiastic.
1:03.0	Whoa.
1:04.0	Who else is here?
1:06.0	This is Eric.
1:07.0	I never set up guest well for that Andrew.
1:12.0	You're super bad at it.
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