The Rebel Base Card Podcast
By Greg McLaughlin
#223: Assignment - Baltimore Comic Con
A quick stop at a very cool and Comic centric comic con. Baltimore Comic Con brings out plenty of artists, vendors, makers, Indi creators, autograph seekers and, more importantly the COMICS. I had a chance to take a day trip up to the Baltimore Convention Center and hang a bit with Artist Michael Munshaw, Meanwhile ATP host George Hanna and his wife Connie and Eric from Longbox Review. I would saw if you like comics, this is a show to attend! This is a shorter show but I think you get a good flavor of this trip.
Artist Michael Munshaw
Instagram: @artofm2
https://www.ebay.com/str/artofm2
Find George and Meanwhile ATP
@meanwhileATP on Instagram & Twitter/X
https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com
Eric from Longbox Review
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#222: Making the toys that never were. Lee Gregory of Paleetoy
Lee Gregory, like many of us, loves our Star Wars figures and would love nothing more than to break them out from time to time and recreate our favorite scenes. Regardless of what side of the Atlantic you call home, you know that Kenner and Palitoy only had the means and time to create a certain number of playsets during that time.
So Lee has gone to work, creating new playsets, using some very similar techniques and design constraints and has produced a number of very amazing and authentic looking settings, from the plastic bases, to cardboard backings and boxes that any collector would love to have as part of their collection.
Lee has been on my bucket list to talk to and it was a great conversation about the toys that never were, but now can be, as well as a little football talk. If you haven’t seen the instagram channel, website, or playsets in person, it’s high time to get your figs out as you listen to this episode of the Rebel Base Card Podcast.
Find Lee and Payeetoy
@paleetoys on Instagram and Facebook
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#221: The Long Take on the Lucas Museum
We get the inside scoop on the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts before it opens to the general public! Jen Sopchockchai Bankard, P.T. McNiff, and Greg Cass of the Long Take Review join me to talk about their experiences visiting the museum and what you need to know if it’s part of you plans in the future, especially around Celebration 2027.
Jen Sopchockchai from The Long Take Review & Podcast
@sopchockchai - The Long Take
http://thelongtake.substack.com
P.T. McNiff
http://thelongtake.substack.com
@ptmcniff on Instagram
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
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Breakfast Pack #117: Ahsoka Season 2 Trailer
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #117 - We will take a look at Ahsoka season 2 trailer which premiered at D23. Joining me on the program is my co-host and Card Squadron winger, Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com
So if you are joining us for the first time, this is an insert series podcast in the regular feed where Greg and I will trade questions and commentary about a new Disney+ Star Wars series or movie that we have not talked about before. It’s a slightly different format from most shows and we hope you like it and that it inspires you to come up with questions of your own!
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
The Long Take Review & Podcast
http://thelongtake.substack.com
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#220: D23 Critical Hit - With Guest Anthony King
A ton of news came out of the recent D23 Celebration in Anaheim, California and Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations was smack dab in the middle of all of it. He returns to the podcast with this report of the highlights of the event which took place at the Anaheim Convention Center and nearby Honda Center.
Anthony King of Force Ghost Conversations on the socials:
@forceghostpod on X
@forceghostconversations on IG
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/JySg5Yg4pog8Yosx/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
forceghostconversations@gmail.com
https://www.teepublic.com/user/force-ghost-conversations
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#219: Clean up in aisle 5 -w/ guest Ian Taylor
Show notes for Episode 219: Clean up in aisle 5: w/ Ian Taylor
The National is over and D23 & Fan Expo Chicago is underway. Galaxy Chrome 2026 is out and to unwrap events of the past couple of weeks, Ian Taylor of That Card Collectors Podcast returns to help hash out things as the summer starts to come to a close.
Find Ian Taylor Podcaster/Collector
@thatccpod on Instagram
@happy.place.cards
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Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
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#218: Bright Lights, Big National
The 46th National Sports Collectors Convention returns again to the Donald E. Stephens convention center in Rosemont, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago next to the O’Hare International Airport.
More than a half-million square feet of convention space awaited tens of thousands who attended the 5 day event, celebrating sport and non-sport collectibles. From large entities like Fanatics, eBay, Upper Deck, PSA, to youngsters with cases of cards to sell, there was something for folks of alll aspects of the hobby, that shows no sign of slowing down.
This show includes coverage of the opening plus includes interviews with fellow card podcaster Ian Taylor, artist & maker Peter McClure, Stephanie Garcia, from Mama Breaks, show vendor Augie Andrews & Topps artist Stephan Leonardi.
On the show:
Ian Taylor Podcaster/Collector
@thatccpod on Instagram
@happy.place.cards
Peter McClure - Artist/Maker
@tcwalletsandmore
https://www.instagram.com/tcwalletsandmore?igsh=MTNnbW1rbjV3aDRp
Stephanie Garcia - Mama Breaks
@mamabreaks on Instagram
@mamabreakslive
@mamabreakscards on X
Augie Andrews - Vendor
Stephane Leonardi - Artist
Instagram @artofatephaneleonardi
Website: www.stephaneleonardi.com
Or email: stephaneleonardi@gmail.com
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#217: Navigating the National - with guest Mike Sommer
Our road to the National series continues to help get you prepared for getting around the National Sports Collectors Convention floor and some tips on buying, selling and taking care of the cards and you bring to and bring home. Mike Sommer from the Wax Pack Hero returns to the show and gives some great tips and info from his experiences at this annual show.
Find and follow Mike Sommer online
The Wax Pack Hero
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#216: On the Road
As we are on the road to the National this month, I was literally on the road this weekend, doing a college tour with my youngest. It just so happened that we were in the neighborhood of one Mr. Tom Gross of the Teachers in the Dungeon & CWK Pour over and Coffee with Kenobi.
A lot of news in the hobby recently including the Upper Deck Michael Jordon deal, some new wax being sold without shrink wrap, and an update on the Panini Sticker hunt.
Tom Talks more about convention best practices, the new 9th Jedi animated series, his recent D & D Summer Camp and what he’s looking most forward to seeing in the coming months.
Fun show recorded on the road! Hope you enjoy.
Tom Gross
Teachers in the Dungeon, with Tom Gross and Dan Rehm
https://teachersinthedungeon.weebly.com
on Twitter: @draftline
Instagram @cyclinglibrarian
Dan Z on twitter: @MrZehr
Coffee with Kenobi on Instagram & Twitter:
@CoffeeWthKenobi
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#215 - Getting ready for the National
Ian Taylor from That Card Collectors Podcast as well as Friday Night/Saturday Morning pod returns to the podcast to help get us ready for the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention that kicks off at the end of the month!
Find Ian on the socials:
@thatccpod on Instagram
@happy.place.cards
FNSM Card Talk Podcast
@fnsmpod
https://www.youtube.com/@FNSMPod
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#214: Sticker Shock
The World Cup is in full swing, so this show dives into the realm of chasing the Panini WC stickers and other tie-in-merch while in the throws of this tournament which has captured much attention, and in Boston’s case, run the city dry of decent beer.
George Hanna from Meanwhile at the Podcast returns to the show and commiserates over sticker hunting and having to drink more Coke Zero than is humanly necessary.
Find George and Meanwhile ATP
@meanwhileATP on Instagram & Twitter/X
https://meanwhileatthepodcast.libsyn.com
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Second Breakfast #6: Andor S2E6 - What a festive evening
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for another helping of Second Breakfast! In this series we will revisit ANDOR Season 2 episode by episode. In this show we will be looking at Episode 6- What a festive evening. Which is the end of the second arc.
With me as always, is my Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon
And for this helping of second breakfast we are joined again by Colby Mead from the The Colby Cast
Colby Mead from the Colbycast
@thecolbycast or @crosschecked3
Podcast link: https://anchor.fm/colby-mead
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard - Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card
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#213: Star Wars Cards 101 - with guest David Dickson
Collector and creator David Dickson, returns to talk about the basics of Star Wars card collecting and what to make of the changes over the past several years. This is a great introduction, or reintroduction to the hobby. And as we get closer to the National, it may help you determine where you want to start or pick up where you left off.
David Dickson @starwarscardcrazy
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#212 Joliet Star Wars Day 2026
Show Notes for Ep: #212: Joliet Star Wars Day
The first Saturday in June turns the city of Joliet into a Galaxy far, far away as Star Wars Day returns, organized by the Joliet Public Library in partnership with the Joliet Museum, and the city of Joliet. Scores of volunteers help make this a terrific event for the whole family. The event kicks off with a parade of some of the best cosplay you’ll see in one place down Chicago street that turns at Clinton and ends up in front of the library, where an annual group photo is taken. Afterwards, both the library and Museum host authors, artists, makers, vendors and groups that certainly fill up the 11-3 time quite well. Outside on the streets, some of which are closed off, even more things to do, explore and eat under the Star Wars theme.
This year JSDW returned to the library, as construction on the streets had finished. Last year saw it temporarily moved to Slammer’s Stadium a few blocks away.
Also greeting visitors was a brand new City Square across from the library and the famous Rialto Theater which gives the whole downtown a wonderful place to gather and hold outdoor programs.
This episode we run with some of the Red 5 Podcast network and talk to some of the artists, attendees and groups.
Greg Schmidt (@schmidtngiggle) - Instagram
Mikey Babinski
Mikey Babinski @mikey_babinski on Instagram
Sean Luke @sean_aw_luke on Instagram
Todd Hoffman
WSTR/BigTLilT Podcast @tizzzzod on Instagram, Twitter @WSTRmedia and @bigtliltpodcast
WSTR/BigTLilT Podcast
@tizzzzod on Instagram, Twitter
@WSTRmedia and @bigtliltpodcast
Chicago Jedi
Nicole Markhenke
Instagram @peacelovefandoms - @PL_Fandoms on X
@red5reading
Ro Gazga - Scarifcon Scuttlebutt Podcast
X: @ScarifPodcast
@roGazga
Instagram: @ro_gaz
https://www.youtube.com/c/ScarifScuttlebuttPodcast
Fantha Tracks TV & Film reviews:
https://www.fanthatracks.com/category/reviews/film-music-tv-reviews/
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
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Breakfast Pack #116: Boston Mandalorian review
A special in-person episode of The Breakfast Pack, recorded in person in downtown Boston. Greg Cass, Ben Brophy and I met up in a cold and rainy day in downton Beantown and recorded our thoughts at the Green Dragon Tavern and later inside AMC in Boston.
In part one, we pick up where we left off last episode, talking about expectations and what we were looking for in subsequent viewings and part two was after Greg and I watched the movie together at the AMC right next to the TD Garden in downtown Boston. We end the show with our review and Pringles can rating.
Find Ben Brophy
@zenkenobi from Twitter & Instagram.
https://www.teepublic.com/user/gonksquadron
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
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#211: Now in theaters
Well Mando is in theaters over this Memorial Day weekend, and people are with tickets and swag in had are hitting theaters across the globe. While some have not yet seen it, instead of drilling right into spoilerly or non-spoiler reviews, I wanted to dig into some nuts and bolts on the experience and what some did when they got there.
With me on the program again is Daz Davies who saw Mando in Wales twice already, as well as Ro Gazga and Brad Tracy of the Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast who met up for some pizza after they did a weekend YouTube live stream talking about the film with each other and their audience.
Full review shows are ahead on the Breakfast Pack, but it IS a holiday weekend, so let’s keep things light and easy as we relax and enjoy STAR WARS back in theaters…before we head back into work.
Daz Davies
Instagram/Facebook @dazdavies1
Ro Gazga/Brad Tracy - Scarifcon Scuttlebutt Podcast
X: @ScarifPodcast
@roGazga
Instagram: @ro_gaz
https://www.youtube.com/c/ScarifScuttlebuttPodcast
Fantha Tracks TV & Film reviews:
https://www.fanthatracks.com/category/reviews/film-music-tv-reviews/
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
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#210: Brandon Wainerdi
Brandon Wainerdi returns to the show to talk about The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie, including his visit to the media event, and his run on Star Wars Insider as it winds down, and we catch up on his growing writing career.
To say it was great to catch up with Brandon is a bit of an understatement. As we are eagerly waiting for Mando to hit the screens, we can once again reflect a moment on Star Wars Insider and it’s legacy, and just what it means when our community gets opportunity to hang out and have fun. I hope you enjoy this conversation.
Brandon on X/Instagram
@TalkingBay94
Wookiepedia page:
https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Brandon_Wainerdi
Email: brandonwainerdi@gmail.com
From the Archives: Episode 86 with Brandon Wainerdi: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Q8uOc8ePoZ2fslDs9gURn?si=L0i4skVaQymHdR3qq2B3jQ
SI Collectibles article link:
Fantha Tracks TV & Film reviews:
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If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
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Breakfast Pack #115: Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 9 & 10
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #115, we will take a look at Maul Shadow Lord- Chapters 9 & 10 Strange Allies, and The Dark Lord, which premiered on Disney+ Monday, May 4th.
With me, is my co-host and Card Squadron wingman - Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com We also have an extra seat at the breakfast table today filled by none other than the leader of the CWK alliance, CWK Pour-over and host of Coffee with Kenobi, Dan Zehr.
So if you are joining us for the first time, this is an insert series podcast in the regular feed where Greg, Dan and I will trade questions to each other that we have not talked about before and since we are talking about brand new Star Wars stories, I will remind anyone that there will be spoilers and we all invite you to please come back and listen after you’ve watched.
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a question or comment, find the show on the socials: X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & SubStack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
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#209: This is the May
A huge show celebrating May the 4th! Such a busy start to the month with Free Comic Book Day, the Chicago Non-Sport Card Show, Maul Shadow Lord’s finale, May the 4th events and deals, and of course, Celebration Los Angeles tickets going on sale.
In order to cover all this craziness, assembled are a large group of awesome folks, including Mike Sommer from the Wax Pack Hero, Todd and Trent Hoffman from WSTR & the BigT & Lil T podcasts, 501st member Bob Pieroni, Anthony King from Force Ghost Coversations, Greg Cass, my co-host of the Breakfast Pack and eyeoncanon.com and rounding out the show, CWK Community members Mary Perdue and Daz Davies, and SW Reactions co-host Aaron Harris.
Todd/Trent Hoffman - WSTR/BigTLilT Podcast @tizzzzod on Instagram, Twitter @WSTRmedia and @bigtliltpodcast
Bob Pieroni IG-77751 @imperialmidwest, @commander_vain
Midwest 501st Garrison @501MWG
Bats Collectible Empire @bats_collectible_empire
217 S Main Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Mike Sommer
The Wax Pack Hero
Aaron Harris is on twitter and Instagram @taharris121079
David Modders on Twitter @ david_modders and Instgram @davidmodders
Mary Perdue
@marynchazz on Instagram and @mary_perdue
Daz Davies
Instagram/Facebook @dazdavies1
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
Anthony King of Force Ghost Conversations on the socials:
@forceghostpod on X
@forceghostconversations on IG
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/JySg5Yg4pog8Yosx/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
forceghostconversations@gmail.com
https://www.teepublic.com/user/force-ghost-conversations
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
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Breakfast Pack #114: Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 7 & 8
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #114, we will take a look at Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 7 & 8 Call to Oblivion, and The Creeping Fear which premiered on Disney+ Monday, April 27th.
With me, is my co-host and Card Squadron wingman - Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com
So if you are joining us for the first time, this is an insert series podcast in the regular feed where and I will trade questions to each other that we have not talked about before and since we are talking about brand new Star Wars stories, I will remind anyone that there will be spoilers and we all invite you to please come back and listen after you’ve watched.
Links:
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a questions for the Breakfast Pack ask on the socials, X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, BlueSky & Substack @rebelbasecard.
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA, NFL Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
Breakfast Pack #113: Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 5 & 6
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #113 - We will take a look at Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 5 & 6, ‘Inquisition’ and ‘Night of the hunted’ which premiered on Disney+ on Monday, April 20th.
Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com is on assignment this week, so I have brought in Mary Perdue, Aaron Harris & Daz Davies to help break down these 2 chapters.
Links:
Aaron and David from Star Wars Reactions Podcast
Follow the SWREACTIONS crew on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky & Facebook and Pinterest.
Look for @swreactions or @swreactionspod
You can also email the show at swreactions@gmail.com
Aaron Harris is on twitter and Instagram @taharris121079
David Modders on Twitter @ david_modders and Instgram @davidmodders
Mary Perdue
@marynchazz on Instagram and @mary_perdue
Daz Davies
Instagram/Facebook @dazdavies1
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a questions for the Breakfast Pack ask on the socials, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, threads, BlueSky & Hive @rebelbasecard.
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
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Breakfast Pack #112: Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 3 & 4
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #112 - We will take a look at Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 3 & 4, ‘Whispers in the Unknown’ and Pride & Vengence’ which premiered on Disney+ on Monday, April 13th.
With me, is my co-host and Card Squadron wingman - Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com
So if you are joining us for the first time, this is an insert series podcast in the regular feed where Greg and I will trade questions to each other that we have not talked about before and since we are talking about brand new Star Wars stories, I will remind anyone that there will be spoilers and we all invite you to please come back and listen after you’ve watched.
Links:
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
Notable quotes:
A challenge lifelong it is to not to bend fear into anger…Win? How Jedi choose to win, the question is.
https://youtu.be/311yAdcESEk?feature=shared
If you have a questions for the Breakfast Pack ask on the socials, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, threads, BlueSky & Hive @rebelbasecard.
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
Breakfast Pack #111: Maul Shadow Lord - Premier chapters 1& 2
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #111 - We will take a look at Maul Shadow Lord - Chapters 1&2 ‘The Dark Revenge and Sinister Schemes’ which premiered on Disney+ on Monday, April 6th.
With me, is my co-host and Card Squadron wingman - Gregory Cass from eyeoncanon.com - But we are also joined on this show by Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations.
Links
Force Ghost Conversations on the socials:
@forceghostpod on X
@forceghostconversations on IG
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/JySg5Yg4pog8Yosx/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
forceghostconversations@gmail.com
https://www.teepublic.com/user/force-ghost-conversations
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a questions for the Breakfast Pack ask on the socials, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, threads, BlueSky & Hive @rebelbasecard.
#208: C2, E2, 2A, Lot B
From Paris to Chicago, it’s been a crazy week. I find myself at one of the largest cons in the Midwest on its busiest days! This episode takes you to the heart of Hall 2A at C2/E2, even though we started in parking lot B.
Even with some jet lag and a more subdued schedule I still managed to run into some old friends and make a couple new ones. One the program:
Returning guests:
Victor from @Fandads
Nicole Marhenke from @Peaceloveandfandoms
Todd Hoffman from @bigtlilt & @wstrmedia
And new to the program: 501st Star Garrison member
James Clevenger @cl3v3ng3r.
We wrap by talking about a newer con in Joliet that has its second show later this September, FAME. We speak with Angelos Storino who’s with the Digital Media Studio of Joliet public library
https://jolietlibrary.org/digital-media-studio-department/
https://jolietlibrary.org/star-wars-day/
Older Leonardi episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4G9UJh6PdwFgmgJtnOWz1M?si=NbJL6IMzQXqOD0Ex7_B-vw
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
#207: Kings, Smugglers, & Leonardi - Oh my!
News and notes with a little European flair! First we talk about the new Smugglers Outpost release, and what a better way to do it than talk with a Topps artist in the middle of Paris! Sketch artist Stephane Leonardi returns to the program to talk about his work on the set and coming back to Chicago later this year for the National.
We also change gears, and multiple time zones, and invite back friend of the show Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations to talk about the recent release of the full Maul Shadow Lord Trailer.
Find Stephane Leonardi online:
Instagram @artofatephaneleonardi
Website: www.stephaneleonardi.com
Or email: stephaneleonardi@gmail.com
Force Ghost Conversations on the socials:
@forceghostpod on X
@forceghostconversations on IG
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/JySg5Yg4pog8Yosx/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
forceghostconversations@gmail.com
https://www.teepublic.com/user/force-ghost-conversations
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
#206: The Chicago Sports Spectacular
The Chicago Sports Spectacular is a show that takes place 2 times a year at the Donald E. Stephans Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. It typically features many sports and entertainment autograph opportunities plus fields a health vendor area for card and sports collectible seekers, plus of late, more places to submit cards and autos for authentication and grading. At the show I got to catch up with with some old friends and vendors to gauge the hobby and show: Andrew ‘Augie’ Augustine - A teacher who has been on the show before and sells an eclectic range of collectibles as a side gig. Sal Barry - Hockey card seller and one part of the Puck Junk podcast team and writes about the hockey card hobby.
https://chicagosportsspectacular.com
Find Sal Barry & the Puck Junk Podcast & Newsletter
Instagram/X @puckjunk
Sal Barry https://puckjunk.com
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/puckjunk
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
#205: Collector Therapy - with Ian Taylor
Ian Taylor from That Card Collectors Podcast as well as Friday Night/Saturday Morning pod returns to the podcast to help give some collecting therapy as we process some of the trends in the card & collecting hobby. Have the social algorithms gotten the best of me? What does it all mean?
Find Ian on the socials:
@thatccpod on Instagram
@happy.place.cards
FNSM Card Talk Podcast
@fnsmpod
https://www.youtube.com/@FNSMPod
f you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
Breakfast Pack #110: Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #110 - we are asking questions and making comments on the Mandalorian and Grogu trailer that finally debuted, a week after the much discussed Super Bowl Commercial, Tuesday, February 17th.
With me as always, is my Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a questions for the Breakfast Pack ask on the socials, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, & BlueSky @rebelbasecard. You can email the show at greg@rebelbasecard.com
More designs are up on the TeePublic store. Help out the show and find some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
Help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
Second Breakfast #5: Andor S2E5 - I have friend's everywhere
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a another helping of Second Breakfast! In this series we will revisit ANDOR Season 2 episode by episode. In this show we will be looking at Episode 5- I have friends everywhere. Which is the middle of the second arc.
With me as always, is my Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon
And for this helping of second breakfast we are joined again by Jen Sopchockchai from the Long Take Review & Podcast.
Jen Sopchockchai from The Long Take Review & Podcast
@sopchockchai - The Long Take
http://thelongtake.substack.com
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard - Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect, WWE, BUNT & NBA Collect @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
#204: Mark Newbold & Star Wars Insider
Mark Newbold returns to the podcast to talk about the incredible run of Star Wars Insider which comes to a close later this year. Of course there is plenty more news to talk about and this is Mark’s 7th appearance on the show! All that on an exciting and packed episode of the rebel base card podcast.
Mark is on Threads, and Instagram @Prefect_Timing.
Fantha Tracks online
www.fanthatracks.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/fanthatracks/
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
#203: Star Wars Podcast Day 2026
STAR WARS PODCAST DAY 2026, an unofficial celebration of the Star Wars fan audio community. Every year this event brings together approximately 100 shows, sharing their love of fan made audio with other Star Wars fans, as well as the wider podcast listening audience. Think of it as our own little version of May the Fourth.
Why on February 7th? That was the day Jedi Talk, the very first Star Wars podcast premiered way back in 1999.
So in tonight’s show, the format is a little different, and iI welcome Das Davies back to the program.
Daz Davies on Instagram/Facebook @dazdavies1
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
Breakfast Pack #109: Maul - Shadow Lord trailer
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers. Today On Breakfast Pack #109 - we are asking questions and making comments on the Maul: Shadow Lord trailer.
With me as always, is my Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon
And for this episode, we are joined again by Jen Sopchockchai from the Long Take Review & Podcast.
Jen Sopchockchai from The Long Take Review & Podcast
@sopchockchai - The Long Take
http://thelongtake.substack.com
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a questions for the Breakfast Pack ask on the socials, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, & BlueSky @rebelbasecard. You can email the show at greg@rebelbasecard.com
More designs are up on the TeePublic store. Help out the show and find some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
Help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
Second Breakfast #4: Andor S2E4- Ever been to Ghorman?
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a another helping of Second Breakfast! In this series we will revisit ANDOR Season 2 episode by episode. In this show we will be looking at Episode 4 - Ever been to Gorman? Which is the beginning of the second arc.
With me as always, is my Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon
And for this helping of second breakfast we are joined again by Dennis Keithly from the Podcast Stardust.
Dennis Keithly - Podcast Stardust on RetroZap
@djkeithly, @j.snipscosplay
Gilroy explains Saw Gerrera’s mask sucking:
https://ew.com/andor-creator-tony-gilroy-explains-saw-gerrera-mask-sucking-origin-story-11723317
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard - Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect, WWE, BUNT & NBA Collect @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
#202: S.T.E.A.M. into the StoryVerse
Powered by an army of student volunteers, the 10th iteration of S.T.E.A.M. - which promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Reading, and Math, all wrapped in a genre theme, has opened up to others including Marvel, Harry Potter, Fantasy & Gaming and a lot more as well as STAR WARS.
Along with again doing the show live from the event, I was able to get a number of interviews which give you a flavor of the before and during.
Along with Tom Gross & Dan Reem from Teachers in the Dungeon, we talk to Dan Zehr of Coffee with Kenobi, Crista from Tailored Geek (@tailored.geek), Brad Price of Tabletop Gamers for Good, Ross Hollebon of Fantha Tracks (@Fanthatracks), John Alois from The Hyperion Hub (@hyperion_hub), Kyle Martin from Smashcraft (@smashcraft_official), Brian Desutter from WCHS.
S.T.E.A.M. web site
Tom Gross
Teachers in the Dungeon, with Tom Gross and Dan Rehm
https://teachersinthedungeon.weebly.com
on Twitter: @draftline
Instagram @cyclinglibrarian
Follow WCH on Twitter at: @wchs_308library
You can find Dan Zehr & Coffee with Kenobi on nearly every podcast platform.
They are also on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and at:
Http://www.coffeewithkenobi.com
Dan Z on twitter: @MrZehr
Coffee with Kenobi on Instagram & Twitter:
@CoffeeWthKenobi
Dan Zehr articles for Starwars.com
https://www.starwars.com/news/contributor/zehrd001
Dan Z Media page:
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
Breakfast Pack #108: 2026 - A look Ahead
A returning Rebel Base Card podcast series that asks more questions than it answers.Today On Breakfast Pack #108, it’s a little different show as co-host Greg Cass from eyeoncanon.com and I look ahead to what’s coming up in 2026. In order to help out we’ve asked a couple of special guests to help. Dennis Keithly, who is one half of Podcast Stardust comes on in hour one and then Colby Mead of the ColbyCast joins us in hour two. Due to all the great content that has happened just in the last few months, we are not limiting this discussion to STAR WARS, so a lot is on the plate for this Breakfast.
Dennis Keithly - Podcast Stardust on RetroZap
@djkeithly, @j.snipscosplay
Colby Mead from the Colbycast
@thecolbycast or @crosschecked3
Podcast link: https://anchor.fm/colby-mead
Find Greg on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
Also as part of the Long Take Review Podcast
https://thelongtake.substack.com/podcast
If you have a questions for the Breakfast Pack ask on the socials, Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, & BlueSky @rebelbasecard. You can email the show at greg@rebelbasecard.com
More designs are up on the TeePublic store. Help out the show and find some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
Help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
#201: Tom Gross- Into the Storyverse
Tom Gross, is the Co-Host of the Teachers in the Dungeon as well as the CWK Pour-Over podcast, but by day he is the Librarian of Washington Community HS, in Washington Illinois and the driving force behind the S.T.E.A.M. events that are held there. Powered by an army of student volunteers, they are coming up on the 10th iteration of this event which promotes Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Reading, and Math, all wrapped in a genre theme. Whereas in the past it has been STAR WARS, it has opened up to others including Marvel, Harry Potter, Fantasy & Gaming and a lot more.
Tom returns back to the program to talk about S.T.E.A.M. into the STORYVERSE, which takes place on Saturday, January 10th. Yours truly will once again support the event by doing a podcast live on site and canvasing the area for interviews, but it is always great to sit down with Tom before the day begins.
My thanks to Tom, Dan, and all the folks at WCHS for inviting me down to the event again.
S.T.E.A.M. web site
Tom Gross
Teachers in the Dungeon, with Tom Gross and Dan Rehm
https://teachersinthedungeon.weebly.com
on Twitter: @draftline
Instagram @cyclinglibrarian
Follow WCH on Twitter at: @wchs_308library
You can find Dan Zehr & Coffee with Kenobi on nearly every podcast platform.
They are also on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and at:
Http://www.coffeewithkenobi.com
Dan Z on twitter: @MrZehr
Coffee with Kenobi on Instagram & Twitter:
@CoffeeWthKenobi
Dan Zehr articles for Starwars.com
https://www.starwars.com/news/contributor/zehrd001
Dan Z Media page:
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
#200: A Journey of Cards, Collecting and Community
Hard to believe we’ve gotten to episode 200 of the main Rebel Base Card show but, since March of 2019 it’s been quite a ride. 310 shows in total, between, the Breakfast Pack, Second Breakfast and the main show.
Since this falls at the end of the year, I thought I’d try something a little different. Throughout this year I have collected some audio that either didn’t make its own episode or was trimmed from another. But it makes for a nice recap of some of the big events of 2025:
C2E2, Star Wars Celebration Japan, the ROTS 20th anniversary, Joliet Star Wars Day London Film and Comic Con and more!
So I have several guests on for this 200th episode:
Artist: Daniel Govar danielgovar.bigcartel.com
Fantha Tracks contributor Ross Hollebon @popstarindy - @fanthatracks
My Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon Revenge of the Sith for its 20th anniversary.
Todd Hoffman of WSTR & Big T & lil’ T @tizzzzod
Artist Karl Jones @bumcheeks2
Anthony King of @forceghostconversations
Make sure you listen to the end for a special segment!
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBA Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
#199: Luke Winchester - @ilikewookie
Luke Winchester has hosted stages for MCM Comic Con, EGX and Showmasters, conducting stage and video interviews with renowned actors, puppeteers, game developers, stunt professionals, composers, creators and artists. As he puts it: “I speak to the people who bring the media I love to life.”
I had a chance to meet Luke this summer at London Film & Comic Con. He has had a busy schedule since then, but we got to sit down and have a proper chat which I think ties in nicely to the holiday season.
You can find Luke on the socials:
@ilikethatwookie on Instagram, TikTok & YouTube
https://beacons.ai/ilikethatwookie/mediakit
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
TeePublic Store
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney, NBa Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
Second Breakfast #3: Andor S2E3 - Harvest
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a another helping of Second Breakfast! In this series we will revisit ANDOR Season 2 episode by episode. In this show we will be looking at Episode 3 and the end of the first Arc: Harvest
With me as always, is my Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon
And for this helping of second breakfast we are joined again by Pt McNiff from the Long Take Review Podcast.
http://thelongtake.substack.com
@ptmcniff on Instagram
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard - Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect, WWE, BUNT & NBA Collect @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
#198: Warrior-Con 2025
Warrior Con is family-friendly and jam packed comic con held at Maine West High School in the Chicago suburban city of Des Plaines which aims to support the Maine West Fine Arts Boosters.
This was the second year for the show, held on Saturday, November 22nd, and featured some National and Chicagoland’s artists and illustrators, headlined by creator/writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, best known for his work on Superman/Action Comics, Batman and Robin, The Incredible Hulk, Alien, and 007.
I had a chance to talk with a number of the artists, authors and vendors during the event about how they came to the show and about what they had on hand for those in attendance.
Bernie Gerstmayer - Organizer - Fine Arts Teacher, Maine West High School
Minerva Fox - Artist @blue_troller
Lee and Jamie Strange Deer Press @strange_deer
Kyle Faehnrich Goons & Goblins @goonsngoblins
Art Baltazar artist artbaltazar.com
Derek Shriver - Tweaks Toys, Chicago Trade Federation
Jeff McCune and Jason Fleigel - Chicago Trade Federation
Phillip Kennedy Johnson - Comic creator/writer @phillipkjohnson phillipkennedyjohnson.com
Beth Zwolski Tobias chalk Girl @thechalkgirl
Bret Juliano - Dust Bunny Mafia @dustbunnymafia
Ryan Vila @the_vilartist
@warriorcon on Instagram
warrior-con website
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
#197: Warrior-Con Preview
Fun show for you as it is a preview of the upcoming Warrior Con, which takes place here in the Chicago Suburbs at Maine West High School on Saturday November 22nd from 10am to 5pm.
This is their second year and they have locked in and already sold out their vendor slots - which by the way, goes to support their fine arts program.
Warrior-con features some National and Chicagoland’s artists and illustrators.
And headlining this year’s show is creator/writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson, best known for his work on Superman/Action Comics, Batman and Robin, The Incredible Hulk, Alien, and 007.
I had a chance to talk with the event organizer and fine arts teacher Bernie Gerstmayer about how the show is coming together and what you can expect to see.
Bernie Gerstmayer - organizer - Fine Arts Teacher, Maine West High School
@warriorcon on Instagram
warrior-con website
f you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!
#196: Halcy-Con 2025 - with Anthony King
Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations returns to talk about his recent time at Halcy-Con 2025, and event dedicated to fans of Disney's Galactic Starcruiser. Although it had 'sailed' its last time in 2023, many fans loved its immersive experience and have come to this second year of Halcy-Con to keep those memories alive and make some new connections.
Force Ghost Conversations on the socials:
@forceghostpod on X
@forceghostconversations on IG
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/JySg5Yg4pog8Yosx/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
forceghostconversations@gmail.com
https://www.teepublic.com/user/force-ghost-conversations
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
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#195 News, Notes & Ben Solo
Taking a look at a few items that have made news recently in cards and the Star Wars universe. We talk about the recent auction of Luke Skywalker #1, a new series and update for Star Wars Card Trader and the upcoming release of NBA COLLECT.
And our featured discussion of the Adam Driver ‘Hunt for Ben Solo’ Project that was made known recently. P.T. McNiff of the Long Take Review Podcast and Greg Cass, my co-host of the Breakfast & Second Breakfast Pack
Luke Skywalker Heritage Auction sale
Topps card apps
NBA Collect announcement:
“NBA Collect by Topps® is the official digital trading card app of the NBA and NBA Players Association! Step into your very own virtual hobby shop and bring your Topps NBA Collection to life with new digital pack releases every week featuring your favorite NBA players both past and present! NBA Collect provides the perfect orientation for collectors of all experience and skill levels, offering chances to connect and trade with NBA fans around the world, combine cards to craft into rarer ones, rip digital packs for chances to win physical Topps NBA hobby product, and play collected cards in real-time scoring contests to win in-app rewards and prizes. Pre-register and subscribe now to NBA Collect emails before November 10th to receive exclusive redemption rewards including in-app currency boosts and 1 free entry to win a physical 2025 Topps Flagship NBA Hobby Box.”
People on this episode:
P.T. McNiff from The Long Take Review
http://thelongtake.substack.com
@ptmcniff on Instagram
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag.
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
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#194: 2025 Chicago Non-Sport Card Show
Held in the western Chicago Suburb of Carol Stream, Illinois the Chicago Non-Sport Card Show has been a bastion of card goodness for many years now. Over the two day event, attendees could browse several tables of non-sport cards and collectibles. Vendors return year after year to catch up with old friends and to delight attendees. Typically held twice annually, the fall show was held on October 17th and 18th. We talk with vendors Jason Beyer, returning guests Bill Hjelmgren from Lookey Here and Paul Maiellaro, former show runner and board member of Treasurechest.org - a charity he helps support during the show.
Jason Beyer
Sidequestgamesandcollectibles.com
sqgamesandcollectibles@gmail.com
Bill & Celeste Hjelmgren
https://www.nonsportcardshows.com/
Paul Maiellaro
‘At the Pediatric Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation, we believe every child fighting cancer deserves a moment of joy. It all started in 1993, when founder Colleen Kisel saw the comfort a small toy brought her son, Martin, during his cancer treatment. That simple gift sparked a big idea: bring smiles and comfort to kids facing the toughest battles. Today, Treasure Chest Programs have been established in 69 pediatric cancer centers across the country — with many still actively serving young patients. After a difficult procedure, each child gets to choose a toy, gift, or gift card — a small reward for their strength and bravery.’
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
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Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
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#193: 2025 Ocala Comic Con
Held at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala Florida over the weekend of September 20th to the 21st, I joined Aaron Harris & David Modders from the Star Wars Reactions podcast as well as Mary & Chazz Perdue, members of the CWK Alliance & Facebook Group for some of the great panels, and hit the show floor, which was full of vendors, artists, makers, displays and awesome cosplay from the 501st, Rebel Legion, Droid Makers and Mandalorian Mercs.
This convention had a number of Star Wars guests, including Emily Swallow, Katee Sackhoff, Manny Jacinto as well as a Rebels Voice actor reunion panel with Vanessa Marshall, Steve Blum, Tiya Sircar, & Taylor Gray and Nika Futterman, the voice of Asajj Ventress.
Aaron and David from Star Wars Reactions Podcast
Follow the SWREACTIONS crew on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky & Facebook and Pinterest.
Look for @swreactions or @swreactionspod
You can also email the show at swreactions@gmail.com
Aaron Harris is on twitter and Instagram @taharris121079
David Modders on Twitter @ david_modders and Instgram @davidmodders
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
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Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
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Second Breakfast #2: Andor Season 2 Episode 2
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a brand new micro podcast series: Second Breakfast! In this series we will revisit ANDOR Season 2 episode by episode. In this show we will be looking at Episode 2: Sagrona Teema.
With me as always, is my Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon
And for this helping of second breakfast we are joined by first time guest Craig Dickenson of Reading Between the Reels.
https://linktr.ee/readbtweenreels
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard - Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
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#192 Destination D23: With Anthony King
Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations drops by after the recent Destination D23 in Orlando to break down all the announcements that happened. We also give a brief first impression of the recent release of Topps 2025 Star Wars Chrome.
Force Ghost Conversations on the socials:
@forceghostpod on X
@forceghostconversations on IG
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/share/JySg5Yg4pog8Yosx/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
forceghostconversations@gmail.com
https://www.teepublic.com/user/force-ghost-conversations
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
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Second Breakfast #1: Andor Season 2 rewatch: E1
You’ve seen the show, but sometimes you just need another helping. Because the Star Wars universe creates more canon and questions than you can imagine. So it’s time we sit down again. I’m your host, Greg McLaughlin and it’s time for a brand new micro podcast series: Second Breakfast! In this series we will revisit ANDOR Season 2 episode by episode and talk about what we liked, what we missed the first time and our thoughts on the series. And we hope to bring you great guests as well along the road to help us out.
With me as always, is my Breakfast Pack Co-host Gregory Cass from @eyeoncanon
And for this Inaugural second breakfast we are joined by returning guest Ross Hollebon of Fantha Tracks.
Find Ross Hollebon @popstarindy on Instagram @rosshollebon on X
Find Greg Cass on Instagram and Hive @eyeoncanon and at eyeoncanon.com
Through the glass columns podcast: A Wheel of Time podcast
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#191 Fan Expo Chicago 2025
FAX EXPO Chicago returns to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, just a few weeks after the National Sports Collectors Convention wrapped:
This show played host to many big name celebrities, panels, and catered to fans across many genres. I was able to talk with some old friends and make some new acquaintances. In Artist Alley, Nick and Candace Poblador from CN Factory were showing off the very latest screen prints that display a mash-up of Chicago elements and pop culture. I was also able to talk with Camron Johnson and Joe Corroney, and John Dizon. While over at the STAR WARS cosplay group’s area, Gemma Billings of the 501st Midwest Garrison talked about the Boba Fett display and the mission of the groups.
Nick Poblaldor @cnfactorychi on Instagram
Camron Johnson @camrontjohnson on Instagram
Gemma Billings of The 501st Midwest Garrison
@501MWG on Instagram
Joe Corroney @joecorroney on Instagram
John Dizon @John.dizon
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
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#190: The National 2025 Recap
The 2025 National Sports Collectors Convention drew even larger crowds during its 5 day run at the Donald E. Stevens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois from July 30th to August 3rd. All kinds of cards and collectibles were up for sale or purchase. Card shops, card manufacturers, breakers, graders, sports figures, and content creators convened on the show floor and to help me recap all this action I was able to enlist some help:
Ian Taylor that card collectors podcast @thatccpod on Instagram
Karl Schmidt collector @pileo64 on Instagram
Sal Barry puck junk podcast @puckjunk on Instagram
Ian McKesson sketch artist @ianmckesson on instagram
If you have a question or comment, find me on the socials: Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Bluesky & Substack, @rebelbasecard
Check out the TeePublic store and you can be helping out the show while finding some cool swag. https://www.teepublic.com/user/rebel-base-card
Find me on the Topps Digital Apps like Star Wars Card Trader, Marvel, Disney Collect and BUNT @CORNFEDTECH
You can also help out the show by rating The Rebel Base Card Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. All comments and feedback is appreciated!