Talkin’ Tauntauns - A Star Wars Discussion

This week we look back at Jim's appearance on the Science of Attack of the Clones panel at Star Wars Celebration this past May. Here is the official panel description: From clonetroopers to planetary rings to Anakin’s moral struggles, Attack of the Clones is full of connections to real world science. How might seismic charges work? Can you really accelerate clone growth? What would an ocean planet like Kamino be like? How healthy is Anakin and Padmé’s relationship? Our all-star lineup of experts include Fon Davis (prequel model maker, Fonco), Dr. Drea Letamendi (psychologist, Lattes with Leia podcast), Dr. Jim Lehane (geologist, Talkin' Tauntauns podcast), Dr. Lisa Will (astrophysicist), and J. Dianne Dotson (sci-fi author, science writer, and biologist). Join host James Floyd (Star Wars Insider regular contributor, Star Warsologies podcast) in celebrating the 20th anniversary of Episode II with a look into its science and technology.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

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You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at [email protected]. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

Here is the second panel that Jim was on at Star Wars Celebration this past May, Galactic Critters Big and Small. It was a lot of fun and there are videos that he and Melissa, the panel moderator, work on up on Youtube that go along with the panel. Here is the official panel description:

From the desert of Tatooine to the abyss of Naboo, wildlife is everywhere in Star Wars. Creatures big and small capture our attention and leave us curious to know more. Science writer Melissa Miller (Nerdist, Star Wars Insider) brings together a panel of experts to speculate about everything from dianogas to porgs, womp rats to purgills, the Zillo beast to rathtars. Clips of these wonderful critters will be narrated in the style of a nature documentary and discussed by scientific experts including herpetologist Frank Santana (reptiles and amphibians), ophthalmologist Amit Patel (eye specialist), and paleoecologist Jim Lehane (prehistoric life). Conservation biologist Samantha Wynns will share how to help animals threatened by technology, invasive species, and even galactic war. Bring your questions and the panelists will discuss habits and lifestyles based on what we know about critters here on Earth.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com

You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at [email protected]. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

The recently released Shadow of the Sith by Adam Christopher fills in the backstory created by The Rise of Skywalker following the exploits of Luke and Lando as they try and track down Ochi and Rey’s parents. Joining with us to discuss all the twists and turns of the book is author and science writer Jendia Gammon (Formerly J. Dianne Dotson).

You can find Jendia Gammon on Twitter, or her website, or through all her other links.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com

You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at [email protected]. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

Newly arrived on Disney+ this past week is Genndy Tartakovsky's award-winning Clone Wars series which originally aired from 2003-2005 on Cartoon Network. The Talkin' Tauntauns crew is taking a deep dive into this iconic anthology series to see how it compares to the canonical Clone Wars series that fans are more familiar with today, and how it has held up nearly twenty years after its initial release.

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com

You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at [email protected]. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!

Today we're joined by the individual Twitter has proclaimed as the King of TikTok, Daniel José Older, best-selling author of Star Wars: Last Shot and the IDW comic book series Star Wars: The High Republic: Adventures. Daniel gives us a peak behind the curtain at his creative process and what inspires him as a creator, shares how he went from writing a short story for the From a Certain Point of View anthology to his own Star Wars novel, and provides an in-depth look at his work on the newest publishing initiative from a galaxy far, far away - The High Republic.

Find Daniel online:

Website

Twitter

TikTok

Talkin’ Tauntauns is a Star Wars discussion podcast hosted by Jim Lehane and Nicole H. Quinn. From reviews of the latest shows and books, to breaking news and thoughtful interviews, join us as we dive into all things from a galaxy far, far away.

Find us on the socials for more Star Wars conversation:

Find the show on Instagram at TalkinTauntauns, Threads at TalkinTauntauns, Bluesky at TalkinTauntauns,or at our website TalkinTauntauns.com.

Find Jim on IG @Dinojim, on Bluesky, or on his website at dinojim.com.

Find Nicole on IG @NicoleHQuinn, Bluesky, or on her website at herviewcreative.com

You can get in touch with us via our website (TalkinTauntauns.com) or email us at [email protected]. Talkin' Tauntauns can be found on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you enjoy the show, be sure to subscribe, leave us a review, and tell your friends!