Return of the Jedi (1983) is 40 Years Old!!
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12/22/23 • 75 min
"Return of the Jedi" is an epic space adventure that concludes the original "Star Wars" trilogy in spectacular fashion. The movie opens with our heroes, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo, on a daring mission to rescue Han from the clutches of the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. With lightsabers blazing and blasters firing, they fight their way through Jabba's palace and ultimately destroy the slimy slug-like creature.
As the Rebel Alliance prepares for their final showdown with the evil Empire, Luke confronts his father, Darth Vader, in a thrilling lightsaber duel that will determine the fate of the galaxy. Meanwhile, Han and Leia lead a daring mission to disable the Empire's new Death Star before it can obliterate the Rebel Alliance.
With heart-pumping action, stunning special effects, and unforgettable characters, "Return of the Jedi" is a triumphant conclusion to the original "Star Wars" trilogy that will leave audiences cheering.
Please welcome to the show my wonderful co-host:
- Guest name: Garry Aylott
- Guest bio: Garry is Head of Design at Captivate.fm As a podcaster, he has created, produced and co-hosted popular shows for his two sci-fi loves: Star Wars (@rebellion_spark) and Doctor Who (@bigblueboxpcast). Often seen reading comics, geeking out with podcast tech or gaming.
- Where to connect with our guest: @garryaylott on Twitter Garry's Website
Other episodes you might like:
Season one:
- Return of the Jedi
- Man of Steel
- Superman (The Movie)
- The Dark Knight
- Jurassic Park
Credits:
Additional voiceover work was provided by Drew Toynbee. Thank you! Follow Drew on Twitter https://www.x.com/DrewToynbee
It's How Old?! is part of the Nerd Podcasts Network
Podcasts for nerds like us. From Star Wars to books; pop culture to gaming, Nerd Podcasts has a range of free podcasts that discuss everything that you know and love from the geek world around you.
For episodes from across the network, visit Nerd Podcasts Network Website .
Recommended podcast: Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars news recap for busy fans and Star Wars lovers - Spark of Rebellion .
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Spark of Rebellion, The Star Wars News Podcast (Podcast Recommendation)
Get your weekly Star Wars news fix with Spark of Rebellion with hosts Garry & Mark.
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"Return of the Jedi" is an epic space adventure that concludes the original "Star Wars" trilogy in spectacular fashion. The movie opens with our heroes, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo, on a daring mission to rescue Han from the clutches of the vile gangster Jabba the Hutt. With lightsabers blazing and blasters firing, they fight their way through Jabba's palace and ultimately destroy the slimy slug-like creature.
As the Rebel Alliance prepares for their final showdown with the evil Empire, Luke confronts his father, Darth Vader, in a thrilling lightsaber duel that will determine the fate of the galaxy. Meanwhile, Han and Leia lead a daring mission to disable the Empire's new Death Star before it can obliterate the Rebel Alliance.
With heart-pumping action, stunning special effects, and unforgettable characters, "Return of the Jedi" is a triumphant conclusion to the original "Star Wars" trilogy that will leave audiences cheering.
Please welcome to the show my wonderful co-host:
- Guest name: Garry Aylott
- Guest bio: Garry is Head of Design at Captivate.fm As a podcaster, he has created, produced and co-hosted popular shows for his two sci-fi loves: Star Wars (@rebellion_spark) and Doctor Who (@bigblueboxpcast). Often seen reading comics, geeking out with podcast tech or gaming.
- Where to connect with our guest: @garryaylott on Twitter Garry's Website
Other episodes you might like:
Season one:
- Return of the Jedi
- Man of Steel
- Superman (The Movie)
- The Dark Knight
- Jurassic Park
Credits:
Additional voiceover work was provided by Drew Toynbee. Thank you! Follow Drew on Twitter https://www.x.com/DrewToynbee
It's How Old?! is part of the Nerd Podcasts Network
Podcasts for nerds like us. From Star Wars to books; pop culture to gaming, Nerd Podcasts has a range of free podcasts that discuss everything that you know and love from the geek world around you.
For episodes from across the network, visit Nerd Podcasts Network Website .
Recommended podcast: Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars news recap for busy fans and Star Wars lovers - Spark of Rebellion .
Mentioned in this episode:
Spark of Rebellion, The Star Wars News Podcast (Podcast Recommendation)
Get your weekly Star Wars news fix with Spark of Rebellion with hosts Garry & Mark.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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As sure as nostalgia makes us all feel like our past selves over and over again, the movies, TV shows, games, and music that turned us into the adults that we are today age just as quickly as we do.
It’s with shock and a smile that we realise that our favourite pieces of pop culture are celebrating huge milestone birthdays and what better way to enjoy those birthdays than by revisiting these revered parts of our collective history and digging into what makes them so special to us, to our friends and to the world.
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Each season I’m joined by specially selected co-hosts who help me to dive deep into the pop culture icons that are celebrating specific, surprising birthdays and we can’t wait for you to take a journey back through time with us to celebrate your favourites, too.
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As the evil genius Lex Luthor (played by Gene Hackman) threatens to destroy the West Coast of the United States with his diabolical plot, Superman must race against time to stop him and save millions of lives. Along the way, he falls in love with the fearless Lois Lane (played by Margot Kidder) and becomes a symbol of hope and inspiration for the people of Metropolis.
With thrilling action sequences, unforgettable characters, and groundbreaking special effects that made audiences believe a man could fly, "Superman" (1978) remains a beloved classic that captures the essence of heroism and adventure. It's a movie that will leave you cheering for the Man of Steel, and eager to see what new adventures await him.
Please welcome to the show my wonderful co-host:
- Guest name: Drew Toynbee
- Guest bio: Drew is a podcaster doing everything he can to make the industry his full time home. Entering the space as a creator in late 2020 with Sequel Pitch, he has since begun producing and editing podcasts for others, while trying to keep up with his other loves of movies, games in all their forms, books and his family
- Where to connect with our guest: @DrewToynbee on Twitter Drew's Website
Other episodes you might like:
Season one:
- Return of the Jedi
- Man of Steel
- Superman (The Movie)
- The Dark Knight
- Jurassic Park
Credits:
Additional voiceover work was provided by Drew Toynbee. Thank you! Follow Drew on Twitter https://www.x.com/DrewToynbee
It's How Old?! is part of the Nerd Podcasts Network
Podcasts for nerds like us. From Star Wars to books; pop culture to gaming, Nerd Podcasts has a range of free podcasts that discuss everything that you know and love from the geek world around you.
For episodes from across the network, visit Nerd Podcasts Network Website .
Recommended podcast: Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars news recap for busy fans and Star Wars lovers - Spark of Rebellion .
Mentioned in this episode:
Spark of Rebellion, The Star Wars News Podcast (Podcast Recommendation)
Get your weekly Star Wars news fix with Spark of Rebellion with hosts Garry & Mark.
This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis:
OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
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