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The Rebel Base Card Podcast

The Rebel Base Card Podcast

By: Greg McLaughlin
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We talk about trading cards, collecting and people in the Star Wars community. A It's about enjoying your passion and discovering new aspects of a Galaxy far, far away.Greg McLaughlin Social Sciences
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  • #212 Joliet Star Wars Day 2026
    Jun 8 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

    https://chicagojedi.com


    Nicole Markhenke

    Instagram @peacelovefandoms - @PL_Fandoms on X

    @red5reading


    Ro Gazga - Scarifcon Scuttlebutt Podcast

    http://scarifscuttlebutt.com

    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.

    ⁠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!

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    34 mins
  • Breakfast Pack #116: Boston Mandalorian review
    May 30 2026

    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

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-glass-columns-a-wheel-of-time-read-along-podcastid1632986026


    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.

    ⁠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!

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    45 mins
  • #211: Now in theaters
    May 25 2026

    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

    http://scarifscuttlebutt.com

    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.

    ⁠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!

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    45 mins
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