Star Wars Minute: Weekend Edition 96

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Summary

We play "Stump the Band" when we subject Tony Thaxton to our pub quiz!

Date

Feburary 4th, 2017

Duration

1:37:18

Guests

Tony Thaxton

Notes

• Thanks to Jacob Sirof for last week!
• Tony's top 3 favorite things about Attack of the Clones:

1. Kamino stuff
2. Yoda stuff

Discussion of the "Yoda man" commercial

1. Nothing else.

• This is Tony's favorite season of the show so far.
• Next week: a twofer: Asterios Kokkinos AND Ralph Attanasia.
• Tony's Rogue One thoughts:
  • Saw it twice; liked it better the second time.
  • Liked it but didn't love it, mainly because of the characters.

Pub Quiz

• The high score on the cruise was 53 out of 60.

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Aliens

1. What is this character's name?
ExpandAnswer Ponda Baba (half credit for "Walrus Man")
2. How many portions did Unkar Plutt offer Rey for BB-8
ExpandAnswer 60 portions
3. We can't all be bounty hunters. Match each alien to their occupation: Character Occupation Feltipern Trevagg A) Tax collector Dexter Jettster B) Drug Dealer Elan Sleazebaggano C) Cook Wioslea D) Landspeeder salesperson ExpandAnswer Feltipern Trevagg A) Dexter Jettster C) Elan Sleazebaggano B) Wioslea D)
4. Which Ewok name is fake: Chirpa, Paploo, Zeppa, Romba
ExpandAnswer Zeppa
5. What was Han Solo smuggling for that vile gangster Jabba the Hutt?
ExpandAnswer Spice
6. Which Jedi power does not work on Watto (Bonus: what does work?)
ExpandAnswer Mind tricks. Only money!
7. How old is Chewbacca in ANH?
ExpandAnswer 200 years old
8. On which planet does C-3PO meet Ugnaughts?
ExpandAnswer Bespin
9. The residents of Kamino are known for being experts at what skill?
ExpandAnswer Cloning
10. Admiral Ackbar is the head of which alien navy?
ExpandAnswer The Mon Calimari

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Good Guys

11. How is Anakin related to Owen Lars?
ExpandAnswer They are step-brothers. We'd love to see the "Cliegg Married Shmi" sitcom.
12. Who is the firs pilot we see blown up during the assault on the 1st Death Star?
ExpandAnswer Red 6: Jek Porkins
13. How does Qui-Gon Jinn describe podracing? Bonus: on what planet did he see it on?
ExpandAnswer "They have podracing on Malastare. Very fast. Very dangerous."
14. Which of these people or gangs doesn't have a beef with Han Solo:
A) Kanjiklub, B) the Techno Union C) the Guavian Death Gang, D) Jabba the Hutt ExpandAnswer The Techno Union
15. Who is Captain Panaka's boss? ExpandAnswer Queen Amidala of the Naboo
16. Which of these is not a handmaiden for Amidala:
A) Sabé, B) Saché, C) Salaam, D) Yané ExpandAnswer Salaam
17. What was Luke Skywalker's nickname growing up on Tatooine?
ExpandAnswer Wormie
18. What battle did Han Solo tell the Rebels about that made them promote Lando to a General?
ExpandAnswer The Battle of Taanab
19. What was Finn's ID number when he was with the First Order? ExpandAnswer FN-2187
20. What senator adopted and raised Leia?
ExpandAnswer Senator Bail Organa

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Bad Guys

21. Name these Four Imperial officers.
ExpandAnswer A) Hux B) Veers C) Treidum D) Piett
22. Name all the Darths we see on screen in the movies.
ExpandAnswer Sidious, Maul, Tyranus, Vader. Bonus points if you can name an EU Darth. Brief tangent to discuss Tuckerization and canon. Pete is the most canon because he has an actual character named after him.
24. What is Darth Vader's last line in ANH?
ExpandAnswer WHAT?!. "This is a true statement" is also acceptable. Referenced: Super-cut of every time Luke Skywalker asks a question.
25. What does a clumsy stormtrooper do when he enters the Death Star control room?
ExpandAnswer Hits his head
26. Who was the Supreme Chancellor of the Republic before Sheev Palpatine?
ExpandAnswer Finis Valorum
27. Which of these officers is not choked by Darth Vader:
A) Needa, B) Motti C) Ozzel, D) Tagge ExpandAnswer D) Tagge
28. Who is Kylo Ren's great grandmother?
ExpandAnswer Shmi Skywalker
29. To which bounty hunter does Jango Fett subcontract the job of killing Padme?
ExpandAnswer Zam Wesell
30. What was Count Dooku's job before he joined the Sith?
ExpandAnswer Jedi

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Books and Comics

31. Catalyst is the prequel novel to which Prequel movie?
ExpandAnswer Rogue One
32. Which of these EU characters graduated the official canon?
A) Mara Jade
B) Admiral Thrawn
C) Sebulba
D) Darth Plagueis ExpandAnswer Admiral Thrawn
33. Which of these is a novel in the Aftermath trilogy?
A) Life Debt
B) Han Solo's Revenge
C) Splinter of the Mind's Eye
D) Slaves of Tatooine ExpandAnswer Aftermath: Life Debt
34. What novel introduces us to Prince Xizor?
ExpandAnswer Shadows of the Empire
35. Who was Sana Starros married to?
ExpandAnswer Han Solo
36. What did Aphra get her doctorate in?
ExpandAnswer Archaeology
37. What Sharu artifact does Lando hunt down in one of his 1983 adventures?
ExpandAnswer Mindharp
38. What 2014 novel follows the title character's life between episodes 3 & 4?
A) Grievous
B) Fett
C) Tarkin
D) Kenobi ExpandAnswer Tarkin
39. What creature did Grand Admiral Thrawn use to shield himself from the Force?
ExpandAnswer An Ysalamir
40. Who is in this picture?
Yes, this is really a Star Wars character. ExpandAnswer Jaxxon Expand Places and Stuff Expand Potpourri Quotes Alex: Speaking of unrelenting torture, who's up next on the docket? Tony: Look: I'm like kids; I'm good with kids. Tweet me, I'll come watch your kids. Pete: The Law of Davids... Tony: Well it's the rule of twos. Alex: Always two Davids, there are. Pete: Only 26 Davids, there are. Pete: (à la Ben Burtt) I just made that applause sound by sticking my finger in a casserole. Tony: I mixed up freezing and farting. I can never keep those straight. Pete: When you were in high school, did you and the other guys hang out at the "Tasty Fart"? Alex: That is perhaps the most repellent phrase I've ever heard on this program. Jek Porkins Memorial Sexology None Link (Patreon supporters only) https://www.patreon.com/star-wars-minute-7990267 Back to the list of Patreon-exclusive episodes