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Digesting the Star Wars and pop culture news of the week!

If you're not familiar with podcasting, that's okay! A podcast is simply downloadable audio on the internet. You can put it on your mp3 player or listen to it directly on your computer! The Sarlacc Pit is a weekly discussion podcast about RebelTradingPost.com. It is hosted and produced by our very own Brandon Phillips. Each week he and his panel discuss featured items, good sales, Star Wars news and rumors, science fiction, technology, UFO-related news, and other community-related information. It's primarily a Star Wars podcast, but there is plenty of other news of interest!

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Episode 48: LEGEAUX
This week - Obama may destroy Star Wars, Blizzard smack talks Bioware, LEGO is in trouble in the EU, and we check out some SW storyboards. Also, SW 20 Questions! Show Notes

Episode 47: Symbiosis
This week CNN tests holograms, Michael Crichton passes away, and Fanboys gets a trailer. Also - SW 20 Questions! Show Notes

Episode 46: Good Old Days
This week we discussed CNN's new hologram technology, SW origami, a weird Halloween video, and some new SW jack-o-lanterns. Show Notes

Episode 45: MMORPG
This week we discussed the REAL unveiling of the new SW MMO, the five reason Luke was an idiot, the history of Wilhelm, and some SW-themed jack-o-lanterns. Also - SW 20 Questions! Show Notes

Episode 44: Saturday Morning Cartoons
This week we discussed the unveiling of the new SW MMO, the new Clone Wars TV show, a Palpatine-inspired home theater, and a SW wedding. Also - SW 20 Questions! Show Notes

Episode 43: Go Nuts
This week we talked about The Force Unleashed, the new Spaceballs cartoon, a nutty chipmunk encounter and a classic SW anti-drinking ad. Show Notes

Episode 42: Unleashed
This week we got a hurricane update from Chris, talked about The Force Unleashed port for the iPhone, Sula got married, Ewan was snubbed at a SW museum, we saw the difference between Harry Potter and SW, and Darth Vader seems to have remarried. Show Notes

Episode 41: Revert To Saved
This week - the LHC has not yet eaten Earth, TFU demo destroys previous download records, and one man attempts to reunite the cast of SW. Also, the Burning Question: Should Anakin have been allowed to join Yoda and Ben in the afterlife of the Force after all the crimes he perpetrated as Darth Vader? Show Notes

Episode 40: My Name Is Yoda!
This week we talked about the TFU XBL demo, a home-built landspeeder, Yoda on Facebook, and MST3K on AOTC. Also, of course, Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes

Episode 39: Whoops!
This week a technical glitch used the Force against half of our podcast. However, half of it was salvaged! For info on the topics that did not get into this show, check out the links in the show notes. We talked about the SW holocron keeper and TFU tidbits. Also -- Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes

Episode 38: Begun The Clone Wars Have
This week we talked Clone Wars the movie, Harry Potter delays, the Deathstar over San Fran, and Boba Fett's "Flashdance". Show Notes

Special: Brandon's Clone Wars Review
Unbiased review. Be warned. (only minor plot spoilers)

Episode 37: Save The Cheerleader
This week we discussed some Phoenix mission non-news, new Star Trek posters, TCW abandoning the "crawl", and The Dark Knight edging up on ANH's box office record. Also, Trivial Pursuit. Don't forget to check out Coruscant Collectibles under the stores section of RebelTradingPost.com! Show Notes

Episode 36: Hans On Experience
This week we discussed the announcement that we will be broadcasting live the night of the Clone Wars premiere, a new Harry Potter trailer, the leaked TR2N trailer, a SW charity auction, Soulcalibur IV reviews, and Lucas going biblical. Also - Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes

Episode 35: Why So Serious?
This week we gave The Dark Knight Reviews, talked about LucasArts and BioWare building a KOTOR MMO, the Blue Harvest sequel, Star Wars Coming in 3D, and Star Wars The Fate of the Duel. Also the Burning Question: What is the worst John Williams song in the films? Show Notes

Episode 34: When The Dog Bites
This week we found out that Fanboys was getting back to its roots, TFU is coming for iPhone and iPod Touch, and there are new CW movie posters out. Our burning question was "Other than Jar Jar, what primary character could be removed from Star Wars and actually improve the movie(s)?". Also, Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes

Episode 33: Scorsese's Star Wars
This week we discussed Toby Philpott's auction, a remake of The Day The Earth Stood Still, a new TFU trailer, and Battlefront III's accidental announcement. Our Burning Question was Who SHOULD have directed the Prequels? Show Notes

Episode 32: E Chu Ta
This week we talked about the giveaway winner and the new prize! Also new X-Files news, Ben Burtt and Wall-E, a LEGO charity, and some new lightsaber DS styluses. Additionally, we played Trivial Pursuit with a slight twist! Show Notes

Episode 31: The Trouble With Tribbles
This week we tested streaming two live webcam broadcasts via ustream.tv! It was a fun experiment, and we may begin doing a live video version of the show each week as a first ever weekly Star Wars video podcast! We discussed Toby Philpott's celebrity auction, new X-Files news, the CW Wii game trailer, a 3800 piece Death Star diorama, Lucas's plea for an educational internet, and speculation on the live action TV series. Also, we had an EU Minute segment and played Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes

Episode 30: Live and Online
This week's episode was recorded LIVE and broadcast on ustream.tv! We discussed the EUC Forum Member Drive, The Incredible Hulk, Friends who have never seen SW, Stan Winston's Passing, Lucas's political leanings, a SW Weekends dance-off, and an R2D2 server monitor! Also a new live edition of Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes

Episode 29: Testing 123
This week we discussed a new Clone Wars trailer, new The Force Unleashed screen caps, McCain's plans to send astronauts to Mars, and an untrue LucasArts rumor. Show Notes

Episode 28: Grumpy Ford
This week we discussed a Peter Mayhew auction, some modded LEGOs, a new Clone Wars video game for Nintendo, and what makes Harrison Ford so grumpy! Our burning question was: Was it necessary for Leia to be Luke's brother? Show Notes

Episode 27: Indy Reactions Part 2 And News Too
This week we discussed the Phoenix Mars lander, Indy 4 special effects, some new Soulcalibur IV footage, and Celebration Japan! Show Notes

Episode 26: Indy Reactions Part 1
Chris and Brandon's first reactions to Indy 4! Show Notes

Episode 25: Upcoming Attractions
This week we discussed the new X-Files trailer, the SW CW trailer, more Indy marketing hype, and Shatner's feelings on Star Trek. Show Notes

Episode 24: Flying Solo
This week we discussed TFU for the Wii, a funny SW fan film, and the new Indy trailer. Also, we had the Burning Question: Who would have been better than Shia Lebouf for Indy 4? Show Notes

Episode 23: Chuck's Fave
This week we discussed IGN's Top 15 SW Villains, SW Deal or No Deal, and the Ewok Gospel. Also, we had the EU Minute segment, the Burning Question: Biggest abuse of the Force? and played Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes

Episode 22: Replace Windu
This week we discussed some featured auctions, a couple of upcoming conventions, new X-Files news, a list of deleted scenes from Star Wars, the making of the computer graphics for A New Hope, and a Deathstar wedding cake. Also, we discussed the burning question: What actor least connected with their character? and played Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes

Episode 21: Prequel Revisions
This week we discussed some featured auctions, the X-Files movie getting a subtitle, a leaked Clone Wars cartoon trailer, Indiana Jones marketing going into full swing, the EUCantina's TFU Facts Thread, IGN's Top 15 SW Villains, an impromptu discussion of Prequel disappointments, and the online video of the week: bear twirling a stick like a Jedi. The Burning Question was "Who is ultimately responsible for the downfall of the Republic?" Also, we played Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes

Episode 20: Nintendo Power
This week we discussed some featured auctions, new The Force Unleashed news, SW on Deal Or No Deal, and Top 5 Best & Worst Star Wars Videogames. EU Minute and Trivial Pursuit! Also this week's burning question: If you were in SW, what would you drive? Also, we included a bit of after-show goodness! Show Notes

Episode 19: Army of R2
This week we discuss our giveaway winner, some great auctions, our new giveaway prize, the EU Debate, a Darth Vader assault, Indiana Jones's lack of CG, an interview with R2's maker, and some SW golf gear. Also the burning question "What is the best pop culture Star Wars reference?" and Trivial Pursuit. Show Notes

Episode 18: The Great EU Debate of '08
The crews of The Sarlacc Pit and The EUCast unite for one of the biggest fan debates ever! Show Notes

Episode 17: Birthday Bash
This week the panel celebrated Erin's adulthood! Also, we discussed our new Wondercon web documentary, SW Revisited, the Fanboys DVD controversy, the "10 Things We want from TFU" article, SW Graffiti, and George Lucas In Love. We had EU Minute, the burning question "which SW planet would you live on?" and as always - Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes

The Sarlacc Pit Goes To Wondercon
Brandon Phillips, Brandon Cochran, and Jared Martin of RebelTradingPost.com's "The Sarlacc Pit" podcast make a trip to Wondercon 2008 to run a booth for our sites, Hobbway.com, RebelTradingPost.com, and SwapYourComics.com. This is our tale. (Most of the fun was in getting there!)

Episode 16: My Name Is
This week we talk about Lucas surprising ShoWest, Star Wars tech headed to asteroids, and TFU on the DS. Also, we have EU minute and the best and worst lines in SW. Show Notes

Episode 15: Fanboys (And Girls)
This week we discuss the Fanboys producers striking back, a possible SW MMO, the SW Last Supper mosaic, and our favorite shots in SW. Also, we play Trivial Pursuit with a twist! Show Notes

Episode 14: Blue Milk And Meat Pancakes
This week the crew discusses the big monthly giveaway, some recent auction activity, SpikeTV airing the SW films, a 3 year old SW expert, the uproar over FANBOYS, a SW loveletter, and the biggest loose end in SW. Also, we play Trivial Pursuit and hear from some past contest winners! Show Notes

Episode 13: Oh What A WONDERful CON! Part Three
Brandon Phillips, Jared Martin, and Brandon Cochran document their travels to Wondercon in San Francisco. This is a special video podcast. Click here to watch in full quality.

Hosted by: Brandon Phillips, Jared Martin, Brandon Cochran

Episode 12: Oh What A WONDERful CON! Part Two
Brandon Phillips, Jared Martin, and Brandon Cochran document their travels to Wondercon in San Francisco.

Hosted by: Brandon Phillips, Jared Martin, Brandon Cochran

Episode 11: Oh What A WONDERful CON!
Brandon Phillips, Jared Martin, and Brandon Cochran document their travels to Wondercon in San Francisco.

Hosted by: Brandon Phillips, Jared Martin, Brandon Cochran

Episode 10: A History of Video Games
A special episode. All about Star wars video games. Past, present, future. Show Notes

Episode 9: The Guy In The $5000 Pants
This week we go over listener feedback, announce contest winners Guiguioh and MizzieOH, discuss Wondercon news (we'll be in booth 315!), Clone Wars cartoons in theaters, Star Wars artist passing away, the guts of Vader's helmet, Sam Jackson possibly returning as Mace Windu, and Vader being a playable character in TFU. Also we have Boba's movie reviews, the EU Minute, and burning question: what's the biggest disappointment in SW? Don't miss Jared's big by-a-nose win in Trivial Pursuit! Show Notes

Episode 8: The Word of The Day Is "Canonical"
This week we go over listener feedback, Jim Ward's exit from LA, leaked Indy 4 images, the movie Jumper, the definition of "canon", and Clone Wars in theatres. Andrew gives us the EU Minute and we have two burning questions: Who shot first? and What's the weakest/lamest fight in SW? We play Trivial Pursuit and announce a sound effects contest! Also check out our forums, send us email, follow our Twitter, and spot us at the new Star Wars Fan Works Wiki! Show Notes

Episode 7: I Dunno, Wilhuff?
This week we discuss listener feedback, the tech of The Force Unleashed, the Star Wars Special Edition record getting smashed by Cloverfield, SW collector Paul Grandinette on Dr. Phil, Anakin's padawan Ahsoka, and Indiana Jones IV hype. We get a special Expanded Universe news update by Andrew from The EUCast, have our first Trivial Pursuit challenge, and approach this week's Burning Questions: What's the best Prequel? and Does the Expanded Universe matter? After all that, what more could you want? How about giveaway news! Also check out our forums, send us email, follow our Twitter, and spot us at the new Star Wars Fan Works Wiki! Show Notes

Episode 6.5: Jabba's Left Hand Man
On this special episode, guest Toby Philpott joins us to speak about his experiences as puppeteer in Return of the Jedi, The Dark Crystal, and in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?. Thanks to Toby for taking the time to visit! For more info on Toby, follow his lead and google "Toby Jabba". Show Notes

Episode 6: It's Called An Acklay!
This week we discuss Heath Ledger's unexpected passing, Boba Fett's role in the new Star Wars Series, a possible Tusken Raider sighting on Mars, The Force Unleashed, & a Lego Master's 30-Pound Star Wars Starship Model. Additionally Boba Fett is back with more movie reviews, we pose the question of in what order we will show our children the SW films, our favorite fight moves in SW, and we preview an upcoming interview with Toby Philpott! If that's not enough, RebelTradingPost.com and SwapYourComics.com will be at Wondercon in San Fran! Show Notes

Episode 5: I'm A Star Wars Fan, Duh!
On this week's show we discuss the name-change, Dallas Comic Con, American Idol's Star Wars fans, Steampunk SW, Soul Caliber IV, the lost scenes of SW, the Blue Harvest leak and DVD release, and a home-made Han Solo flash drive. We also get a little off-topic, as always! Show Notes

Episode 4: Erin's New Hope
On this week's episode we delve into listener feedback, Erin's hope for the Star Wars TV show, some Wii "Light Sword" wiimote skins, Boba Fett's movie reviews, aging Star Wars actors, giveaways, and the Dallas Comic Con! Show Notes

Episode 3: What Is Thux? On this week's episode we discuss classic movies, the Star Wars live action TV show, and some giveaways! Show Notes

Episode 2: Holiday Special
This week's episode is a short discussion about the giveaway, Star Wars memorabilia, and the Holiday Special.

Episode 1: Introduction
This is our first episode! Welcome to the show. Today's episode is a simple introduction to the site and podcast.

Hosted by: Brandon Phillips