Gleep Glossary: A Star Wars Story #57 - The Podrace Pilots
Added 2023-09-15 10:00:04 +0000 UTCOn this month's super-sized Gleep Glossary, the guys learn about each and every one of the CGI-tastic pod racers that participated in the Boonta Eve Classic in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace!
Why couldn't at least a few of these guys have just been actors in suits? Which one is the most disgusting here? Was that N64 podracing game any good? How many of these things had a toy made in their visage? And did that total rip-off Gremlin-looking guy open up Lucas to a potential lawsuit from Warner Bros.? PLUS: A metric fuck-ton of Star Wars vehicle model numbers that no one could possibly care about!
Gleep Glossary: A Star Wars Story is a show where the guys try to honor the history and legacy of SW characters, most of whom we've been told don't matter anymore!
Thank you for being so incredible by continuing to support this weird, wild adventure we're on! You make this all possible! We know you have lots of options when choosing which pods you listen to and we very much appreciate you carving out some time for us!
Original cover art by Felipe Sobreiro.
Comments
The podracing game was cool...for 1999/2000.
Daniel Hood
2023-10-14 00:13:04 +0000 UTCI was a big fan of the soundboard. Sometimes it went off the rails but it always had me rolling. Especially the applause, jeers and Imperial claxon. Also, that N64 podracing game was a ton of fun. I still maintain it's the only good thing to come from the prequels.
Derrick Affolder
2023-09-30 22:16:13 +0000 UTCNo way, David sucked. Listening to the guys make fun of these stupid made-up names is part of the fun
Smaug
2023-09-27 19:49:34 +0000 UTCThis episode was great. Eric's Watto at the beginning had me rollin
Smaug
2023-09-27 18:23:53 +0000 UTCI loved the studio audience. I would leave my friend voice memos about it! Please bring it back at least once in a while!!!
Ed Dougherty
2023-09-23 04:11:45 +0000 UTCListening to this as someone who only has surface knowledge of Star Wars is hilarious. It's just Eric making a lot of weird noises that supposedly form sentences. 10/10 would pay for again
Emily B
2023-09-20 20:06:52 +0000 UTCJust curious, why no Ahsoka show? The guys did all the other Star Wars shows on Disney.
Robert Christian McKinney
2023-09-20 05:34:43 +0000 UTCItβs so good when Cabin triggers it. Personally, I think the βinterviewβ with Rueben Γstlund deserves a Pulitzer, or at the very least a Webby.
jribs
2023-09-20 02:42:59 +0000 UTC1) Podracing game is legit great! 2) Don't know if a full on spin-off is warranted but personally wouldn't say no to a couple of episodes on some of the most iconic vehicles, like the AT-AT or the *-wing series... 3) Studio audience was perhaps a bit too much but I still miss David-bot dearly. The Pronunciation Assistance feature was awesome!
Chris Christodoulou
2023-09-18 11:00:24 +0000 UTCIt's worth noting that on this week's On-Screen Live, Andrew issued a retraction for his opinion on Episode 1 Racer after getting the opportunity to reevaluate it on the Switch.
Justine Prudhomme
2023-09-18 08:30:43 +0000 UTCBring back the Imperial Alert, if nothing else from the soundboard. Cracks me up to no end.
MarkNM
2023-09-17 20:51:16 +0000 UTCBoth podracing games are awesome. Also I'm down for vehicle glossary!!
Pedro Elizondo Jr
2023-09-17 20:01:42 +0000 UTCRIP Kes.
TDB
2023-09-17 14:22:38 +0000 UTCPod racing game for 64 ripped.
Trey McKinley
2023-09-16 23:13:48 +0000 UTCThank you for remembering Roland.
Infinite Terror
2023-09-16 14:01:13 +0000 UTCWhen you're listening to this one, I'd suggest being in a spot where you can google and look at each of these things as they're talking about them. It really takes it to the next level π
johnny stocker
2023-09-16 03:32:58 +0000 UTCThis has been one of my favorite GG episodes of ALL TIME!! Eric, some of us are still eagerly awaiting the next Hooked on TJ Hooker episode. I know you guys are super busy with all the killer content you put out these past weeks, but give Old Ben a call and make the magic happen again.
Paul Heidtman
2023-09-16 01:15:52 +0000 UTCI liked the pod racing game. It actually had a Macintosh release when I was a kid, so it was a rare game I could play before I got N64. I liked the little rat guy, Neva Kee or however it's spelled.
Sam Harrison
2023-09-16 00:33:48 +0000 UTCMy brother owned it and we really enjoyed the customization aspect.
Paul Deehan
2023-09-15 22:53:08 +0000 UTCI LEARNED IT FROM WATCHING YOU, DAD!
Kevin Lynch
2023-09-15 22:02:52 +0000 UTCJe suis la jeune fille!
Lauren W
2023-09-15 21:31:39 +0000 UTCThe Pod Racing game is very solid all things considered. A lot of customization and unique mechanics for a racing game that old.
Albert C
2023-09-15 20:05:28 +0000 UTCMuzzy... now that's a name I haven't heard in a long time
Garrett Dryden
2023-09-15 17:23:43 +0000 UTCI do miss the tepid applause Cabin would get every episode.
Justine Prudhomme
2023-09-15 16:58:13 +0000 UTCI love the audience! It is the most unhinged these shows get. And that is saying something!
Paul DeCoursey-Clark
2023-09-15 16:54:12 +0000 UTCI think I speak for everyone when I say "more studio audience, please!" Really, love the show either way, thanks you all.
Dave
2023-09-15 15:31:09 +0000 UTCNow I want a pod race filled with Warren Zevon characters!
Kevin Lynch
2023-09-15 14:30:57 +0000 UTCWho said no to the studio audience?! SHOW YOURSELF!
Matt
2023-09-15 13:19:27 +0000 UTCRIP Ratts β€οΈ I'm disappointed that Eric didn't mention the best part about Ratts. His son became an activist who spoke out about the dangers of podracing.
Justine Prudhomme
2023-09-15 12:41:43 +0000 UTCI always played as old Ben Quadinaros in the game.
Chris Tobias
2023-09-15 12:16:01 +0000 UTCYou know what would be great? A Disney+ series all about a gang of pod racers who get into Fast and the Furious style hijinx in their spare time.
CharlesGrodin'sToupee
2023-09-15 11:35:32 +0000 UTCthis is so wizard!
Frank Grimes
2023-09-15 10:07:00 +0000 UTC
