TRASH COMPACTOR: A Star Wars Podcast

Thoughtful takes on Star Wars from the VHS generation. Podcast sequel to the 'zine I made when I was 10.

Recent Episodes

July 16, 2024

#47 – I'M GEORGE LUCAS: Documenting The George Lucas Talk Show (w/ Patrick Cotnoir)

A man pretends to be George Lucas and...hosts successful talk show?
June 4, 2024

THE CORPORATE ALLIANCE: Is Star Wars Art or Content?

Can Star Wars be art in the Disney era, and was it ever?
May 7, 2024

THX VIBES: A Discussion of THX 1138

George Lucas's first film is more relevant than ever
May 4, 2024

PHANTOM FLASHBACKS: 25 Years of The Phantom Menace

For this May the Fourth, we look back on Episode I on its 25th anniversary
April 2, 2024

GEORGE'S MASTERPIECE: Young Indiana Jones w/ Peter Holmstrom & Daniel Noa

How Young Indy paved the way for the Star Wars prequels
March 5, 2024

PHANTOM TEASER: Editing the Episode I Teaser w/ Dr. David West Reynolds

I talk with the legendary Star Wars archeologist who found Tatooine and co-edited the first trailer for The Phantom Menace