Nicky Kumar of the Imperial Senate Podcast, A Rewatch Between Worlds, and The One & Done Film Club joins the Babble Bubble in the long awaited, 2 Hour long sequel to "Formula Podracing". In this episode Reed and Nicky dive into the close relationship between podracing and Formula One through the eyes of fans who know a little more about racing than…

This week the Babble Bubble dives into the themes and emotional beats of 2003's "Full Metal Alchemist". So stand aside, "Brotherhood", tonight we're only dancing with the OG. Learn how death, family, and what it means to be human ties into the greater narrative of life's journey, both on screen and in reality. If you aren't an anime super geek, fea…

And we're back! After a months long summer break, the Babble Bubble returns with clips, recording and conversations from never aired episodes of the show. This week get ready for a grab bag of Pocahontas, the X-men, Spidermen, and The Phantom Menace's Quinlan Vos (joined by Szabologist of It's True. All of It. A Star Wars Story). So if you like Dis…

This week, the Babble Bubble revisits the first season of "Yu-Gi-Oh!" and how it, along with Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z, shaped a generation of anime loving Americans. Or, at the very least, fostered a millennial drive to never be pop culturally left behind. Revisit some beloved characters and nostalgia as the show celebrates 20+ years of everyone's…

Who says horror doesn't belong in space? People on Twitter apparently. In this episode, the Babble Bubble challenges that rough take and dives into three turn-of-the-millennium scary films from space. See how certain tropes are mimicked, challenged, and built upon. Plus, an R-Rated Scooby Doo film on the Dark Side of the moon? With Russell Crowe AN…

This week, Szabologist of It's True. All of It. A Star Wars Podcast. joins the program to revisit the theatrical releases of the Star Wars Prequels. We compare our experiences of these films from the perspective of different generations (Gen X vs. Millennial) and nationalities (Australian vs. American). Plus, we dive into how the Star Wars fandom h…

The past year and a half has seen a rapid rise hate crimes toward Asian Americans - recently culminating in the tragic Atlanta Spa Shootings on March 16, 2021. Unfortunately, this trend is quintessentially American. Twenty years after the September 11th terrorist attacks, unfair, cruel, and racist treatment toward Muslim Americans and other brown s…

This week, the Babble Bubble dives into the greatest fighting game of the early 2000s - "Super Smash Bros. Melee". Reed dives into the 26 playable characters and what emotional resonance they bring to the table. Plus, the show considers which ones history has treated fairly (looking at you, Falco) and which ones not so much (#KirbyFullyLoaded). Plu…

In this episode, the Babble Bubble celebrates and compares two of the most pivotal characters portrayed by three time Academy Award-Nominee Viggo Mortensen. Between Middle Earth's Aragorn and Hidalgo's Frank Hopkings, who would win in a fight? Who is the most compassionate? And, simply put, who is "better"? * Plus, a little shout out to rescue hors…

Welcome folx, to the new and improved Babble Bubble! WandaVision on Disney+ is all the craze. But where did it come from? And what more can I read? This week, dive into some of the Wanda-centric comics from the early 2000's: Magneto Dark Seduction (2000), Avengers Disassembled (2004), & House of M (2005). Plus, find out what the other two children …

To commemorate the 50th Episode of Sio Bibble's Babble Bubble, we brought back seven of the show's previous guest stars together for a feature length, "prime time" variety hour! Prepare for a plethora of topics ranging from stein holding contests and Gungan redemption films to Yarael Poof's barber and naughty secret santa. Plus, find out which Jedi…

In the second part of a two part series, the Babble Bubble continues a deep dive into the major films and television programs that filled the gap between the Star Wars Prequels and Sequels. Focusing on the second half of the so called "Dark Ages" (2010-2015), fondly revisit the overlooked hits of MCU's Phase II and the emergence of HBO's Game of Th…

In a truly personal (and, production-wise, draining) two part series, our host dives into the influential non-Star Wars media that filled the decade-long void between Revenge of the Sith (2005) and The Force Awakens (2015). In Part 1, the Babble Bubble acknowledges the later half of Harry Potter book and film releases, the early stages of the MCU &…

This week, the tribe has spoken. 18 castaways - 9 Star Wars heroes and 9 Star Wars villains - are voluntarily stranded on an island in Naboo, each on a quest to be crowned "Sole Survivor" and win one million credits. Who has what it takes to outwit, outplay, and outlast? Plus, it wouldn't be a Prequels Appreciation show without a little bit of appl…

So, the Mandalorian won't just let the Prequels inspiration stop, will they? And that's a great thing! This week, the Babble Bubble dives into what shenanigans the artist formerly known as Baby Yoda got into on Coruscant, whether Plo Koon was put on baby sitting duty, and how Ki Adi Mundi may have helped with his beard. Plus, we celebrate the Manda…

So you've watched Chapter 12 of the Mandalorian and have heard about "M-Counts" and lava trenches. Wait? M-Counts! Could it be? Most likely! In this episode of the Babble Bubble, your not-elected-by-the-people show-host dives into Midi-cholorians, mini quarians, and everything in between. Celebrate the merger of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Faith all with a …

Szabologist of "It's True. All of It. A Star Wars Podcast" rejoins the show to discuss our favorite bounty hunters, dark siders, and criminal scum of the Clone Wars. Does Cad Bane make being boring look cool? Will Dooku ever learn he's being swindled? And why can't Zabraks live in the jungle? Plus, listen to two new original songs! Check all of Sza…

Charlie Ashby and Nicky Kumar of the Imperial Senate Podcast join the Babble Bubble to discuss the Arsenal-Manchester United rivalry of the Prequels Era (1999-2005). Reminisce over a bygone era of stern Irishmen, fancy pajama pants, and less money in professional sports. Plus, find out who's the Nute Gunray, Count Dooku, and General Grievous of the…

Isn't the Mandalorian a cool show? But don't you hate how it has only a few prequels references? Well, in this episode (recorded outside in the wind and rain for no apparent reason), the Babble Bubble tries to fix that and give you a Prequels heavy second season of everyone's favorite Bounty Hunter program. Meet the descendant of a famous politicia…

In part two of "The Sexy Jetsons", Alden Diaz of Ahch-To Radio Radio and Reed continue their deep dive of Attack of the Clones one-off characters. How do the Kaminoans choose their Prime Minister? Which Tatooine staple is the greatest of all Star Wars characters? And can you guess which Geonosis Jedi earned themselves a dope action figure? Tune in …

This week, Alden Diaz of Ahch-Toh Radio joins the show to discuss our favorite background and foreground characters who exclusively appear in Attack of the Clones. In Part 1, we stay on Coruscant to discuss con artists from the Kingdom of Jakku, Weequay kidnappers with a knack for the agressive, and why Dex Jettster hates unionized waitstaff.…

Bring out your guitars and show us what you got! This week, you, the fans, gave us lists of your favorite Jedi, Podracers, Bounty Hunters, and more - all for the purpose of musical improv! The wickedly skilled Szabologist from It's True. All of It. A Star Wars Podcast joins the show to compose ballads for each of these beloved heroes on the fly. Pl…

In this short episode, Reed takes a break from Star Wars Prequels content to comment on recent developments and respond to the devastating loss of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Regular programming will resume next week.Di The Babble Bubble

This week, we celebrate the arrival of Crusader Kings 3 - a grand strategy game that has *checks notes* absolutely nothing to do with Star Wars? That's right! Find out which Jedi Knight is which crusading Kingdom and Dynasty. Do the Qui Gon Jin and the Kingdom of Jerusalem get fair treatment? And what about the Armenians? Listen to find out!…

In a spectacular turn of events, our host is transported to another dimension - one where COVID-19 never existed and Star Wars Celebration wasn't cancelled! Hear about the dope merchandise, awesome autograph sessions, and great cosplays (like Deadpool Captain Panaka). Tune in to this exclusive episode, recorded live from the Star Wars Celebration e…

This week we celebrate the Grand Army of the Republic and rrthe return of professional basketball. Find out which of our favorite Clones have the skills to conquer the court and who are their NBA equivalents. Is Commander Cody more of a Michael Jordan or Lamar Odom? Which clone is "The Real MVP"? And does our host treat DeAndre Jordan with any degr…

In Part 2 of the Sio Bibble Babble Bubble Jedi deep dive with Szabologist ("It's True, All of It"), our host gets a little bit country, the Kel Dor get their due celebratory praise, and we try to figure out what Dave Filoni had against Luminara Unduli. Tune in for all of this and more!Di The Babble Bubble

They've long influenced the show but have never received the focus they deserve. That's right folks, we're talking the Jedi! The Babble Bubble is once again joined by the magnificent Szabologist of It's True, All of It, A Star Wars Podcast. We look at our favorite Jedi from all Prequels related content, Canon and Legends. In Part 1, dive into the f…

EA Presents a Pandemic Produced, Dice Rendered, Lucas Arts production....In this episode, the Babble Bubble breaks down the the first (2004) and final(2017) entries of the Star Wars Battlefront Franchise to see which one did the Prequels more justice. Who's the better voice for the clones? Does someone's take on Kashyyyk actually blow? And does nos…

And we're back to Star Wars-exclusive content! Yeah, that Squadrons game looks pretty alright, but where are the ships from the Prequels Era? This week, the show breaks down five of the best star ships from the Confederacy of Independent Systems. And I'm not talking about those that are simply glorified droids. So hop into your Sheathipede-class tr…

In the thrilling conclusion of the four part Disney Saga, the Babble Bubble takes the show on the road (quite literally)! KHarmonizer joins the program once more as we discuss the animated films of 1999-2000 that competed with everything Disney & Pixar had to offer. Learn what Shrek did right and what Madagascar did wrong. Discover how Jimmy Neutro…

After a two week break, the Babble Bubble returns! This time we're joined by fan favourite, the Mysterious Mr. L, to talk live action Disney movies from the Prequels Era! Onion salesmen, Swindlers, and Superheroes, galore! Tune in and learn about some of the smaller hits, too. If you're lucky, you may also discover yourself, along the way.…

In this second episode of a four-part series on Prequels Era Disney (1999-2005), Clare Stribling of the Imperial Senate Podcast joins the Babble Bubble to revisit the Disney Channel Original movies that shaped our lives. Are there 52 year old leap-year babies discovering new found mermaid powers? Did Zenon give rise to Prequels fans before Tha Phan…

In this first part of a multi-episode series on Prequels Era Disney (1999-2005), KHarmonizer joins the show to talk about the animated Disney films at the turn of the millennium. Is Tarzan a dark toned musical masterpiece? Is it smart to dress up as a beloved Winnie the Pooh character for Halloween in Texas? And does anyone actually remember anythi…

In this episode, Reed sits in a squeaky chair and breaks down Order 66 and the non-Force reasons why Papa Palpatine is the greatest villain. Plus, the show addresses expected toxicity in the fandom and encourages people to find additional social groups that aren't Star Wars.Di The Babble Bubble

This week, it's the 2020 Draft - and we ain't talking about the NFL. In the thrilling conclusion of "Formula Podracing" Reed and Guest Host Nicky Kumar assume the roles of Formula 1 Racing Teams and draft Podracers into the driving world's greatest sport. Will Ferrari or Mercedes pick up Anakin Skywalker? Does Dud Bolt have the right stuff for McCl…

In the first episode of this two-part, high octaine extraordinaire, the Babble Bubble is joined by the Imperial Senate Podcast's Nicky Kumar to discuss the close relationship between Formula 1 and Podracing. Daniel Riccardo, Sergio Perez, Lewis Hamilton and the gang join Gasgano, Sebulba, and the boys as we compare Star Wars racers to their real li…

This week, the Babble Bubble breaks the biweekly release schedule and shares a special, Lone Star State episode. The show is joined by long time fan and fellow Texan, Brad Vollmer, and discuss which Texas cities and regions are which Star Wars Prequels characters. There are twists, turns, surprises and laughs as we make our way from Beaumont to Ode…

This week, the Babble Bubble explores the action figures of the Star Wars Prequels. We're joined, once again, by Szabologist of "It's True, All of it, A Star Wars Podcast", who shares with us his fantastic collection. Reed reminisces over battles between Qui-Gon Jinn and Theoden of Rohan. And, you, the listeners, let us know your favorite action fi…

"Are you ready for this?"This week, we recap our own version of March Madness in all out bracket showdown between the goofiest Separatists of the Star Wars universe. The fans votes and the results are in! Wat Tambor vs. Admiral Trench, Riff Tamson vs. Whorm Loathsom. These matches and more are broken down and reenacted! Get ready to rumble!…

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Famed Churchillian Star Wars afficiando Nigel Featherbottom takes the reigns in this special coverage of the United Kingdom's General Election. Comically named English parliamentary constituencies are placed in the Star Wars Prequels as characters. Meet a fabled art thief (Bexley Heath), a beloved Droid (B3x-LEE), and Ki Adi Mundi's alter ego. Are …

The Babble Bubble celebrates Thanksgiving with love and gratitude for all the Prequels fans out there. Plus, what do Geonosis, Felucia, Utapau, Tatooine, and Mustafar have in common with Australia and Texas? Listen to find out!Di The Babble Bubble

Disney+ is here! The Babble Bubble celebrates new found access to the Star Wars Prequels and what that means for the next generation of fans. Plus, Reed dives into why he believe's the titular Mandalorian's parents were killed by battle droids and how the new show makes you realize just how awesome Jango Fett was.…

It's College Game Day! This week the Babble Bubble drops the lightsaber for the coach's visor and assigns America's best college football teams their SW Prequel's character. Is OU a Mace Windu or Count Dooku? Are the Texas A&M Aggies treated fair? Listen to find out (and get initial reactions to the Mandalorian and Rise of Skywalker trailers from a…