501stCast: Episode 18: June 26, 2008: Jumpin’ in with Both Feet

Jumpin’ Joe Stevenson joins the 501stCast crew as we report the latest news on R2-KT, Honorary Member Katie Cook, Celebration Japan, and other 501st events around the world. The Rebel Legion also returns to give us a progress report on the RFT costume, and we conclude our exclusive interview with Gerald Home.

Show Notes: Episode XVIII (June 26, 2008)

Hosts: Dean Plantamura (TK-899), Varza (DZ-8772) and Jumpin’ Joe Stevenson (TK-6064)

Post-Production: Dean Plantamura (TK-899) and Lor (TK-7883)

Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) and Dean Plantamura (TK-899)

Contributors: Andrew Liptak (TK-3220), Burr Martin (TD-9993), Chris Richards (TK-1073), Adam Scott (RC-6124), Bob Gouveia (BH-1171), Matt Hoffman and Chris Baker

Recent News

• Imperial Public Service Announcement (videos)
• New Honorary Member: Katie Cook (Blogs: MCCC, 501st, R2-KT)
• R2-KT on the big screen (starwars.com gallery)
• R2-KT Commemorative Coin (picture) (how to order)
• Dutch Outpost: The Force Unleashed sneak peek

Honorary Member Interview with Gerald Home (part 2 of 2) (SWORA website)

Mission Reports

• Great Lakes Garrison: Nick Jr. Kid Expo (Cupid Shuffle, Jaster & the 9 Volts)
• Taiwan Formosa Outpost: Call for aid for Sichuan earthquake victims (World Vision Taiwan)
• MidSouth Garrison: Night Stalker Family Fun Day (gallery, video)
• Swiss Garrison: Zurich Comic Convention
• New England Garrison: Hasbro Kids Carnival (gallery)
• Florida Garrison: Star Wars Weekends
• Golden Gate Garrison: Foster a Dream Gala
• Great Lakes Garrison: Drive-In Movie Night

Rebel Legion Segment

Upcoming Events

• Japanese Garrison: Celebration Japan
• Weird Al Yankovic concerts (tour dates)
• Nordic Garrison: Star Wars: The Exhibition
• Midwest Garrison: Wizard World Chicago

Other

• Trooper Websites: TK-8541 - Faithful Servant of the Empire
• Contest/Giveaway - win an exclusive patch!

• Honorary Member Birthday Wishes

  • Steve Sansweet (June 14th)

  • C. Andrew Nelson (June 22nd)

  • David Prowse (July 1st)

  • William Hootkins (July 5th)

  • Bruce Boa (July 10th)

• 501stCast MiniCasts - Detachment Briefing and Stump the Trooper

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