Encore: Hungry Hippo

Recorded live in Parker, CO, this magical Palestinian tale introduces you to wisecracking elders, wayward felines, and the unexpected rewards generosity can bring. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. 

Summer Bishil (The Magicians, Four Samosas) and Michael Maliakel (Aladdin on Broadway) star in an India tale about the first chess game and the surprising ripple effects of our actions. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. 

Academy Award nominee June Squibb (Thelma, Eleanor the Great) headlines a Jewish Turkish story about taking a wrong turn and finding the right prize. Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", here. 

The rebels face their most difficult battle yet on the planet Hoth! Luke, Han, Chewy and the gang must out-think and out-fight the Empire to win this one! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Michael Weiss, editor-at-large at The Daily Beast, joins the show to discuss Darth Vader: why he’s such a compelling malefactor, the deep inner conflict and tumult which motivates him, and the mythological figures the dark lord of the Sith represents. 

Return to a galaxy far, far away! As our heroes crash land on the desolate world of Geonosis after escaping Mandalorian Prison, many new revelations in the galaxy will arise. From heroes, to villains. Game of Thrones Score by Ramin Djawadi Original Star Wars Score by John William ... Show More

Go beyond the film with a novelization featuring new scenes and expanded material. As the shadows of the Empire loom ever larger across the galaxy, so do deeply troubling rumors. The Rebellion has learned of a sinister Imperial plot to bring entire worlds to their knees. Deep in ... Show More

The boys discuss perceiving yourself in photos, the AI Darth Vader causing problems in Fortnite, and the viral TikTok video claiming that all redheads are black. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Over 100 Bonus Episodes: Sad Boyz Nightz⁠⁠⁠ ✨⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find Us Everywhere⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨ 00:00:00 Welcome To Sad Boyz 00:05:58 ... Show More

Back on our Select mix series for his annual takeover is the legendary Wookie warrior, Chewie. Known for digging up fresh, groove-heavy tracks, whether it’s sweat-soaked disco-house or heady minimal rhythms, Chewie is delivering an hour-long journey into the cosmos of house. This ... Show More

Madeline Brumby and Jim discuss a Hammer film that has achieved a large cult following since 1974, Brian Clemens' "Captain Kronos Vampire Killer," starring Caroline Munro, Horst Janson, Shane Briant, John Cater, John Carlson, Lois Dane, Ian Hendry and Wanda Ventham. A swashbuckli ... Show More

Following the death of James Earl Jones at the age of 93, another chance to listen to Stephen Sackur’s 2011 interview with the legendary American actor. Known for his deep, rich voice and as the voice of Star Wars’ villain Darth Vader, his was an extraordinary story from poverty ... Show More

A mighty blimp hovers over Pflugerville blocking out all of the sunlight in town. Bobby Wonder & friends must face-off against a new mysterious villain who is determined to keep Pflugerville shrouded in darkness.