48.1K
Downloads
189
Episodes
Marshall and Will discuss Star Wars: The Old Republic, Star Wars, and Geek and Pop Culture
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 01, 2015
Wednesday Apr 01, 2015
Star Wars: The Old Republic Section
In the Star Wars: The Old Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in game, Nick Avola joining the community team, the double XP weekend, changes to mounts and the Outfit Designer in 3.2, and the new Master’s Shadow Pack on the Cartel Market.
Links:
Kurtob Alliance Speeder Thread
Outfit Designer to ignore weight restrictions?
SWTOR Refer-a-friend links at theusualpodcast.com on our about page
Star Wars Section (33:30)
In the Star Wars section this week, the guys talk about Star Wars Aftermath, and the Assembly of Geeks inspired talk about movies ruining childhoods. They go on to discuss Marvel Star Wars #3, Darth Vader #3, Big Thunder #1, and Lords of the Sith coming April 28th. They also discuss the Star Wars community inspired by Coffee with Kenobi and Skywalking Through Neverland.
Links:
Assembly of Geeks – Movies That Ruin Childhoods
Vader #3 Coffee with Kenobi review by Alex Ward
Tweet: Becca from Cantina Cast
Fostering Community in Star Wars
Geek and Pop Culture Section (1:03:50)
In the geek and pop culture section of the show, the guys talk about Super Troopers 2, Beauty and the Beast casting news, the companion series for Walking Dead, Matt Smith in Fantastic Beasts, Lex Luthor casting, X-files, the Specter Trailer, Marshall’s first Loot Crate, RPO’s director, Pixels, Will attending Phoenix Comic-Con, and a San Diego Comic-Con discussion inspired by Tony Kim’s experiences with Hotelocalypse.
Links:
Beauty & the Beast Casting
Walking Dead
Matt Smith in Fantastic Beasts?
Phoenix Comic-Con gofundme
Loot crate discount link
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at theusualpodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast and on SWTOR Network.com.
Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will is @iamwillgriggs. Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes and Stitcher, and like and share us on the social medias!
Use our link to try Audible free for 30 days! http://www.audibletrial.com/theusualpodcast
Like what we’re doing? Donate HERE, and show your support.
Wednesday Mar 25, 2015
Wednesday Mar 25, 2015
Star Wars: The Old Republic Section
It’s a very SWTOR heavy show this week! In the Star Wars: The Old Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in game, Game Update 3.2: Rise of the Emperor on the PTS, the SWTOR Developer Livestream, the new Outfit Designer, 3.2 travel changes and more!
Links:
Season 4 Reward Blog Discussion Thread
Reward Table in the reward blog
Game Update 3.2: Rise of the Emperor PTS Patch Notes
SWTOR Refer-a-friend links at theusualpodcast.com on our about page
Star Wars Section (50:40)
In the Star Wars section this week, the guys talk about Star Wars Battlefront headed to Xbox One, PS4 and PC this holiday season debuting at Star Wars Celebration. They discuss whether or not the Holiday Special is canon, and the This is Madness Tournament.
Links:
Battlefront to debut at SW Celebration
Geek and Pop Culture Section (59:35)
In the geek and pop culture section of the show, the guys talk the new Orphan Black comic, Sony’s plans for Spider-Man, Marvel Puzzle Quest, Family Guy: Quest for Stuff, and Mallrats 2 news. Marshall gloats his first Loot Crate is on the way, urges listeners to watch Last Man on Earth, and the inevitable madness of the SDCC Hotel Reservation lottery on March 24th.
Links:
SDCC Hotel Reservations open Tuesday March 24
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at theusualpodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast and on SWTOR Network.com.
Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will is @iamwillgriggs. Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes and Stitcher, and like and share us on the social medias!
Use our link to try Audible free for 30 days! http://www.audibletrial.com/theusualpodcast
Like what we’re doing? Donate HERE, and show your support.Wednesday Mar 18, 2015
Wednesday Mar 18, 2015
Star Wars: The Old Republic Section
This week in the Star Wars: The Old Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in game, win trading and griefing in ranked pvp, changes to emotes, and the next community cantina event.
Links:
Update on win-trading and griefing in Season 4
Reason for patch delayGame Update 3.1.1 Patch Notes
PTS Update – Combat Changes
From SWTOR Network – News round-up
The Star Wars: The Old Republic Community Cantina Tour Arrives in Anaheim, California!
SWTOR Refer-a-friend links at theusualpodcast.com on our about page
Star Wars Section (27:30)
In the Star Wars section this week, the guys talk about the recently announced release date for Episode VIII, and the title and release date for the first spinoff movie. In other Star Wars news, the guys discuss the Journey to The Force Awakens and the upcoming 20 books that will be released before December. Marvel Leia #1 and Kanan #1 news is also discussed. Lastly, there is a final wave of guests for Star Wars Celebration, and Marshall talks about showing his daughters Episode IV for the first time.
Links:
Episode VIII—5/26/2017 (40th anniversary)
Spinoff—Rogue One-12/16/2016Journey to The Force Awakens
Kanan #1 News
Star Wars Celebration final wave of guests announced
Geek and Pop Culture Section (1:00:00)
In the geek and pop culture section of the show, the guys talk about Disney’s announcement to close Innoventions, and that there will be a Disneyland expansion rather than a third park. They also talk about Frozen 2 and princess rap battles. The guys discuss the new Daredevil trailer, Kevin Smith working on Mallrats 2 and Clerks 3, Loot Crate and the possibility of Marvel not attending San Diego Comic-Con.
Links:
Disneyland to close Innoventions
No third Disneyland park, but expansion is a goNew Daredevil Trailer!!
Frozen 2
Mallrats 2 in the works and Clerks 3 filming in May + MooseJaws
Crazy4comic-com blog – 5 reasons it’s a good thing
It’s a big show this week folks. Enjoy!
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at theusualpodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast and on SWTOR Network.com.
Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will is @iamwillgriggs. Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes and Stitcher, and like and share us on the social medias!
Use our link to try Audible free for 30 days! http://www.audibletrial.com/theusualpodcast
Like what we’re doing? Donate HERE, and show your support.Tuesday Mar 10, 2015
Tuesday Mar 10, 2015
Star Wars: The Old Republic Section
This week in the Star Wars: The Old Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in game, the cancellation of the Open Victory Tournament, inadvertently becoming a mount, and the Choose Your Path Promotion.
Links:
Open Victory Tournament CANCELLED
Open Victory Tournament follow-up questionsDev Blog – The Final Trial
Maintenance Tuesday for 3.1.1 and Preliminary patch notes
Get exclusive Black-Purple Striated Color Crystals for being a Subscriber!
Choose Your Path
SWTOR Refer-a-friend links at theusualpodcast.com on our about page
Star Wars Section (26:30)
In the Star Wars section this week, the guys talk about Harrison Ford’s plane accident, Star Wars Rebels season two premiering at Star Wars Celebration, and they discuss the Rebels season finale. Be warned, there are spoilers in this section! (33:50)
Geek and Pop Culture Section (58:40)
In the geek and pop culture section of the show, the guys talk about New Avengers Trailer. Marshall gives his impressions of the Amy Ratcliffe lead discussion of Ready Player One on The Nerdist Book Club. The guys also discover they went to see Chappie on the same day. Will recommends two new TV shows, and he talks about his next Weekly Top 10 blog. Lastly, Marshall gloats that he snagged prime seats to Hollywood Babble-On during Comic-Con 2015.
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at theusualpodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast and on SWTOR Network.com
Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will is @iamwillgriggs. Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes, and like and share us on the social medias!
Use our link to try Audible free for 30 days! http://www.audibletrial.com/theusualpodcast
Like what we’re doing? Donate HERE, and show your support.
Tuesday Mar 03, 2015
Tuesday Mar 03, 2015
Star Wars: The Old Republic Section
This week in the Star Wars: The Old Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in game, the return of the Gree, the Open Victory Tournament, the Grand Acquisitions Race, loud wookie roars, and their time guesting on TOROcast.
Links:
Open Victory Tournament coming soon!Grand Acquisitions Race and Follow-up
12x XP for class-missions
PTS 3.1.2:
Combat Notes
Shadow/Assassin Feedback Thread
Sage/Sorcerer Feedback Thread
Mercenary/Commando Feedback Thread
SWTOR Refer-a-friend links at theusualpodcast.com on our about page
Star Wars Section (26:30)
In the Star Wars section this week, the guys finally talk about Star Wars Rebels! They discuss what they like most about the show, their predictions for the season finale, and speculate who Fulcrum could be. Be warned, there are spoilers in this section! (33:50-53:00)
Geek and Pop Culture Section (53:10)
In the geek and pop culture section of the show, Will talks about meeting John Stanier, and how his Oscar predictions panned out. Then the guys talk about the announcement of an Adventure Time movie, the shows they’ve been watching, The Nerdist Book Club and Ready Player One, and of course, the death of Leonard Nimoy.
Outro and Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at theusualpodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast, pinterest.com/theusualpodcast and on SWTOR Network.com
Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will is @iamwillgriggs. Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes, and like and share us on the social medias!
Like what we’re doing? Donate HERE, and show your support.
Tuesday Feb 24, 2015
Tuesday Feb 24, 2015
This week in the Star Wars: The Old Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will discuss their weeks in game, the cancellation of Shadow Realms, Courtney Woods leaving the community team to write for BioWare, and the cancellation of the Boston cantina event.
In the Star Wars section (26:00), Marshall talks about his trip to Disneyland and the changes to various rides in the park. They talk about celebrity appearances at Star Wars Celebration, as well as the podcasters stage where some of their favorite Star Wars podcasters (Coffee with Kenobi, Rebels Report) will be doing live shows. Lastly, the guys talk about Marvel Star Wars #1 and #2, and Vader #1. Be warned, there are spoilers! (48:00-53:00)
In the geek and pop culture section (54:45), Will makes his Oscar predictions, they discuss the return of The X-Files, the good, bad and the ugly of SNL 40, Deadpool cast additions and the announcement of The Guardians of the Galaxy animated series featuring Vanessa Marshall and James Arnold Taylor. Lastly, the guys discuss geeky T-shirts and getting San Diego Comic-Con tickets.
Outro & Contact Information
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at theusualpodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast and on swtornetwork.com.
Marshall can be found @darthpops on Twitter, and Will can be found @iamwillgriggs.
Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes, and like and share us on the social medias!Friday Feb 13, 2015
Friday Feb 13, 2015
Episode Three – Summer of Star Wars?
· Intro
· In this week’s episode, Marshall and Will thank the SWTOR community for their support, discuss the now official roadmap, future cantina events, and Humble Bundles. In the Star Wars section, they discuss the rumor of Episode VII moving forward to summer, favorite John Williams scores, and sweet ice sculptures in Japan. In the pop culture section, Will speculates on Jon Stewart’s replacements, and the guys discuss the Sony/Marvel Spiderman deal, and much more!
· If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at theusualpodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast.
· Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will can be found @iamwillgriggs.
· Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes, and like and share us on the social medias!
· Section One – SWTOR
News- PTS is Live 3.1.1
- Maintenance postponed until Thursday morning
- Final Patch Notes
- Next Cantina Event March 7th in Boston
- Next cantina events around major cons (thanks Ootinicast)
- PAX East (Hyatt Grand Regency in Boston on 7 March)
- Star Wars Celebration (Anaheim) around April 16-19
- SDCC (San Diego Comic-Con) around July 9-12
- Gamescom (Cologne, Germany) around August 6-9
- PAX Prime (Seattle) around August 29-September 1
- NYCC (New York Comic-Con) around October 8-11
- Win Trading in Season 4 and Beyond
- Making Bug Reports awesome
- Season 4 Rewards Teaser Blog
- Apprentice Shadow Pack Issues
- Shadow Pack Preview
- The Price of Power
- Official roadmap letter
- Road Map Questions answered by Musco
- Pay What you want for Star Wars games for Charity!
- Humblebundle
· Section Two – Star Wars
· Discussion Topics
- Disney’s Iger Weighs Marvel Star War Subscription Video Plans
- Episode VII News
- Spinoff (Turns out Tatiana Maslany has been beaten out by Felicity Jones)
- http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/felicity-jones-beats-out-canadian-tatiana-maslany-for-star-wars-lead-report-1.2944510
- Episode VII moving release date?
- Star Wars sculpture in Japan
- Section Three – Geek/Pop Culture
- Jon Stewart leaving TDS http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/jon-stewart-leave-daily-show-772390
- Sony/Marvel Spider-Man deal http://marvel.com/news/movies/24062/sony_pictures_entertainment_brings_marvel_studios_into_the_amazing_world_of_spider-man
· Outro
If you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at theusualpodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast.
Marshall is @darthpops on Twitter, and Will can be found @iamwillgriggs.
Please take the time to give us a positive rating on iTunes, and like and share us on the social medias!
Thanks again, and we’ll see you next week!
Thursday Feb 05, 2015
Thursday Feb 05, 2015
The Usual Podcast - Episode Two: Attack Pack of Velociraptors
Section One: In the Star Wars: The Old Republic section of the show, Marshall and Will talk about their weeks in game, and shamelessly plug their website and content to come. In SWTOR news, they discuss BioWare’s recent action against exploiters, Preliminary Game Update 3.1 Patch Notes, and give their choices for new playable races and story content.
Links:
The Podcast Method - @danbenjamin
Preliminary Game Update 3.1 Patch Notes
Section Two: In the Star Wars section of the show, the guys discuss Tatiana Maslany is in the running for a Star Wars spinoff, Disney suing over leaked photos, George Lucas’s reaction to his story not being used for Episode VII, and the new Star Wars comic under the Marvel banner.
Links:
Tatiana Maslany tests for Star Wars Spinoff
Section Three: In the pop culture section of the show, Will hints at his next blog post, discusses the rumor that Chris Pratt might don the whip and fedora of Indiana Jones, and runs down the top movie trailers played during the Super Bowl. The guys also spend a little time talking more Chris Pratt, attack packs of velociraptors, and Chris vs. Chris charity work.
Links: Top trailers during the Super Bowl, Chris vs. Chris
Outro:
Thanks for tuning in to The Usual Podcast! We welcome all feedback, so if you have comments or questions, or want to read the blogs discussed on the show, you can find us at theusualpodcast.com, email us at theusualpodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Facebook at facebook.com/theusualpodcast
Marshall can be found @darthpops on Twitter, and Will can be found @iamwillgriggs.
Please take the time to rate and subscribe on iTunes. Thanks, and we’ll see you next week!
Saturday Jan 31, 2015
Saturday Jan 31, 2015
The Usual Podcast Pilot: Origin Tales
For their first podcast, Marshall and Will discuss how they came up with the name of the show, discuss their roots in the Star Wars: The Old Republic community, how they got into Star Wars in general, discuss pop culture as it relates to the Disney/Star Wars merger, and suggest software to organize your media.
Links discussed on the show:
Contact links:
· Google+
Blogs:
· 10 TV Shows You’re Not Watching
Other Podcasts Mentioned:
· Torocast
Pop Culture Links:
· www.goodreads.com/willgriggs
· www.trakt.tv/users/willgriggs
· http://www.calibre-ebook.com
· iTunes
· IMDB
· http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/youre-the-worst/episodes