Category Archives: Star Wars

Hobo Radio 444 – Sorry if we’ve disappointed any of you at any point throughout our journey

Doctor Who, Featured, George Romero, Hobo Radio, Jodie Whittaker, Martin Landau, Star Wars, The Muppets

This week, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle read longtime Kermit the Frog performer Steve Whitmire’s blog post about being fired by Disney. They share their thoughts on the firing and Steve’s emotional plea to keep his job.

The also discuss the careers of George Romero and Martin Landau, the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor on Doctor Who and Disney’s announced Star Wars theme park.

Why was George Romero’s career so memorable? What are Joel and Lars’ feelings on the first female Doctor? Is Lars excited for a Star Wars theme park? The answers to these questions and more are on this week’s show.

This week’s music:

  • Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks
  • End – “Dog Machine” by Maggotzoid

jodie-whittaker-doctor-who

Hobo Radio is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Hobo Radio 444 – Sorry if we’ve disappointed any of you at any point throughout our journey

Doctor Who, Featured, George Romero, Hobo Radio, Jodie Whittaker, Martin Landau, Star Wars, The Muppets

This week, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle read longtime Kermit the Frog performer Steve Whitmire’s blog post about being fired by Disney. They share their thoughts on the firing and Steve’s emotional plea to keep his job.

The also discuss the careers of George Romero and Martin Landau, the casting of Jodie Whittaker as the 13th Doctor on Doctor Who and Disney’s announced Star Wars theme park.

Why was George Romero’s career so memorable? What are Joel and Lars’ feelings on the first female Doctor? Is Lars excited for a Star Wars theme park? The answers to these questions and more are on this week’s show.

This week’s music:

  • Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks
  • End – “Dog Machine” by Maggotzoid

jodie-whittaker-doctor-who

Hobo Radio is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Hobo Radio 442 – The boys of Nanjemoy

Featured, Guy Pearce, han solo, Hobo Radio, Iron Man, Ron Howard, Star Wars

This week, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle discuss the announcement that Ron Howard will take over directing Disney’s Han Solo film. They look at the success rate of other big films that replaced their directors and share their thoughts on Howard’s ability to make a compelling movie about everyone’s favorite scoundrel.

Also, Joel stops by another Peak Sloth podcast, Annie’s Boobs struggles in the playoffs and Joel stages an intervention for Lars.

Why Ron Howard? Did Spider-man appear in Iron Man 2? Why can’t Joel and Lars stop sweating? The answers to these questions and more are on this week’s show.

This week’s music:

  • Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks
  • End – “Hear No Words” by Trustee Savings Bank

Ron-howard

Hobo Radio is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Hobo Radio 442 – The boys of Nanjemoy

Featured, Guy Pearce, han solo, Hobo Radio, Iron Man, Ron Howard, Star Wars

This week, Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle discuss the announcement that Ron Howard will take over directing Disney’s Han Solo film. They look at the success rate of other big films that replaced their directors and share their thoughts on Howard’s ability to make a compelling movie about everyone’s favorite scoundrel.

Also, Joel stops by another Peak Sloth podcast, Annie’s Boobs struggles in the playoffs and Joel stages an intervention for Lars.

Why Ron Howard? Did Spider-man appear in Iron Man 2? Why can’t Joel and Lars stop sweating? The answers to these questions and more are on this week’s show.

This week’s music:

  • Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks
  • End – “Hear No Words” by Trustee Savings Bank

Ron-howard

Hobo Radio is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.

Hobo Radio 438 – Bill Finger

Batman, Better Call Saul, Bill Finger, Dr. Pepper, Featured, Hobo Radio, Powers Boothe, Star Wars

Joel Murphy and Lars Periwinkle discuss the new Hulu documentary Batman & Bill, which focuses on Bill Finger, the writer who co-created Batman with Bob Kane. Finger never received credit in his lifetime for his contributions to the iconic character. The film follows writer Marc Tyler Nobleman on his quest to get Bill Finger the credit he deserves.

They also discuss the late, great Powers Boothe, Lars’ new endorsement deal and Joel’s bizarre complaint about a recent episode of Better Call Saul.

What are the most obscure Star Wars facts that Lars knows? Why does Joel know so much about the history of Diet Dr. Pepper logos? The answers to these questions and more are on this week’s show.

This week’s music:

  • Intro – “Giddy Up” by Tahuna Breaks
  • End – “waxing waning” by Ketsa

bob-kane-batman-before-bill-finger

Hobo Radio is part of the Peak Sloth Podcast Network. Hear more shows at PeakSloth.com.