JASON'S JAWA GIVEAWAY (Utinni!)

Jason's Jawa Giveaway! (Utinni!)

We are having our first contest, and YOU could win!
We are giving away one (1) Darth Vader action figure. But this is not just any old regular Darth Vader action figure. No, this the Celebration III Exclusive talking Darth Vader figure.

More about the figure... Source: (Revenge of the Sith)
Year: 2005 (Celebration III Exclusive)
Assortment: Exclusive Figures
Retail: $15.00
Assortment Number: 85178
UPC Number: 5356901151
Weapons and Accessories: Lightsaber & Display Base

Notes: This Darth Vader figure was created especially forCelebration III to celebrate the release of the final episode in the Star Wars saga, Revenge of the Sith. This Exclusive Collectors Edition is limited to 50,000. James Earl Jones recorded lines of dialog exclusively for this figure.


How to win... Simply post on our Facebook page, or leave a comment on any of our Facebook posts (https://www.facebook.com/TheExpandedFandomverse) between Wednesday, August 6th, 2014 and Friday, August 15th, 2014, 11:59:59PM Eastern Time.

We will then collect the names of all who entered, place them in a hat, and draw one lucky entry. Your name only goes in the hat once, no matter how many times you post or reply on our site. (But don't let that stop you from posting multiple times!) We will then contact the lucky winner by Facebook Messenger to get your shipping address. And don't worry, we will pay the cost of shipping for you! We're just that nice!

Contest open to any and all Facebook users except for... Tim and Jason, our families, previous show correspondents, and people who have won previous contests we've help in the last 6 months. (But since this is our first contest, you can ignore that part!

Thanks for entering Jason's Jawa Giveaway! (Utinni!) Good luck!

EPISODE 001 - Craig Chenery, Star Wars poet

You're probably asking... "What?!? Another new episode already?!?"

Let me explain...  We had intended to release these episodes a week apart, but due to an incident involving kidney stones, our schedule was thrown of course.  We could have waited another week to release this episode, the first "official" episode of the all new, all improved, all awesomer Expanded Fandomverse, but... we were too exited to wait.  We had to release it to the world!

This weeks conversation is with Mr. Craig Chenery.  Craig is a man of many talents, but what brought him to our attention is his epic retelling of Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope, in haiku form.  We're not just talking a handful of haikus, he wrote 200 or so stanzas to tell the entire story of the film!

Craig was kind enough to sit down with us to discuss his poem, growing up a Star Wars Fan, about his books, being a 501st member, fatherhood, long form improv, and much much more.  After you listen to our conversation, be sure to check out his poem.  It's a great read!

Also, this week Mr. Dan White is back with Chewing the Power Cables.  Dan revisits his annoyance with EU fans who wont seem to let things go.  And has a few words for Kevin Smith as well!

And this week, we start "Jason's Jawa Givaway".  (Utinni!)  Jason will be giving away the Celebration III exclusive action figure, Darth Vader from Revenge of the Sith.  This figure talks!  It has lines recorded by James Earl Jones specifically for this figure, and for this figure only!  So listen for that in the show, and for all the details about how you can win!

Show Timeline...

Into - 00:25

News - 1:38

Interview - 20:42

Five Questions Bonus Round - 52:45

Guest Game Time - 1:18:00

Correspondents - 1:23:50

Jasons Jawa Give Away - 1:25:10

Chewing the Power Cables with Dan White - 1:28:28

Ending - 1:34:15

Links to the News...

Star Wars/Omaze "Force for Change"

Episode VII in Ireland

Simon Pegg in Episode VII

Jake Llyod likes Star Wars!

Holonet News is back!

Harrison Ford is Back!

UK woman named Skywalker cant get passport

Links to Craig Chenery...

Website

Facebook

Twitter

Wikipedia

Amazon

Here is a video of the Darth Vader figure that we are giving away as part of Jason's Jawa Giveaway. (Utini!).  --- Please note, this is not our video, just one we found on YouTube.

Oh, and one more thing...  You're probably wondering why this episode is numbered Episode 001.  

"There has already been an Episode 1!"  your saying.  Well, just like in Star Wars, continuity is fluid.

The first 10 episodes I did, which I now call me "beta period", and no longer part of the Expanded Fandomverse cannon.  Yes, they exist, but they now live under the "Legends" banner.  What this means is...  I'm starting over with the episode numbers.  That's all. No big deal.

EPISODE 000 - Pax Holley, from the Nerd Lunch Podcast

WE ARE BACK!!!

Welcome to the all new, all improved, all awesomer Expanded Fandomverse!
Well, kinda...

Jason and I sat down are recorded a "test interview" with our friend, Pax Holley.  Pax is a fellow Star Wars fan, but also a blogger and a podcaster.  Well, the interview went well enough that we decided to record a complete "test episode".  We are calling this episode, Episode Zero.

Please keep in mind that this episode is a test, so, there are still a lot a kinks to work out.  Not all aspects of the show are in place yet, and we get a little long-winded this time around.  Also, we were not recording on our normal equipment, so the sound quality is a little off.  It's not bad, it's just not what you can expect to hear in the future.

So, sit back and have a listen, and please, tell us what you think!  This show cant improve without your input.  Email us anytime at TheExpandedFandomverse@gmail.com.  Or, check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Instagram and Tumblr.  We cant wait to hear your comments!

-Tim



Show Timeline...
Intro - 00:00
News - 5:39
Interview - 29:30
About Correspondents - 1:40:57
Five Question Bonus Round - 1:42:07
Ending - 2:12:47

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From the show...

Links to Pax's work...
CAVALCADE OF AWESOME
NERD LUNCH

Jason and Pax prepare to duel on Halloween, 1998.

OUCHIES

Back from the Bacta tank!

We had to postpone recording this weekend due to an illness, but good ole 2-1B and FX-7 pulled me through and we are ramping up for completing recording 2 shows this coming weekend. Already have other guests getting lined up as well.

"PATIENCE YOU MUST HAVE" as Yoda would say. Good stuff is coming. -Jason

TEST SHOW

Last night, Jason and I sat down to record a test show. We interviewed Pax Holley from the "Cavalcade of Awesome" blog and the "Nerd Lunch" podcast. For a first run, it went pretty well!  We just need to learn how to not talk over each other when we are on Skype.

This weekend, we are going to finish recording the show (intros and outros and the such), and who knows, if it comes out as well as I think it will, we just might release it into the wild next week!

So, check back early next week and you just may find the very first episode of the all-new Expanded Universe podcast!

Thanks-
-Tim

START COUNTING THE DAYS!

Hey, Tim here.  I just wanted to tell you guys about what's going on with the show.  Jason and I have been brainstorming, talking things over and making plans.  And, best of all, we are almost ready to go!

Let me fill you in on our plans.  Right now, we hope to record a "test show" the weekend of July 26th.  We may or may not release it, depending on how this goes, but... Its my guess that we will share at least some of it as "bonus content".  So, keep your ears open for that.

After we work out the kinks with our test show, the goal is to record "for reals" the weekend of August 2nd.  That show will be one for the history books, and for iTunes.  Yup, after many broken promises and failed attempts, the show is finally coming to iTunes!

Right now we are making contact with some interesting people who are doing interesting things with their expressions of fandom.  Also, we are reaching out to some other fans who we hope will become correspondents on the show, to report on different corners of fandom, from time to time.  And Dan White will be back to chew the power cables too!

(If the idea of being a correspondent sounds interesting to you, drop us an email for more details! - TheExpandedFandomverse@Gmail.com)

Anyway, there's a lot more to come, but for now, mark your calendars!  The all-new Expanded Fandomverse is on the way!

AND THE NEW CO-HOST IS...

So, after a few weeks away, the new and improved Expanded Fandomverse is just about ready to make it's triumphant return!

Many of the ideas I mentioned before are coming to fruition.  Most importantly, I have found a co-host to join me as I talk with some amazing Star Wars fans who are doing some very interesting things with their love of that galaxy far, far away...

So, if you will, please join me in welcoming JASON COLLIER to the show!

Or maybe, I should say "Welcome Back to the show Jason!".  If you'll remember, Jason was my guest on the second episode of The Expanded Fandomverse.  Jason earned the title of The Ultimate Star Wars Fan in 2005, he is an avid Star Wars collector, a fellow member of the 501st, and a bit of a local celebrity in his hometown.  Go back and have a listen to our conversation back in March.

Jason and I have yet to record our first episode together as co-hosts, but I can tell you, the man has brought a great deal to the show!  I could list for you some of his great ideas, but I don't want to ruin the surprises to come!

Anyway, keep checking back, for we hope to be up and running soon.  Very soon.  Thanks for you patience.  I promise you, it will be well worth the wait!

~Tim