JJ Abrams: The Next Maker - Star Wars Rumor Report Special

Ed is joined by Star Wars Rumor Report correspondent Andrew Stamm, and friend of VOR Carl Watkins. The trio discuss the announcement of J.J. Abrams as the director of the next Star Wars film, what it took to happen, and what it could mean for the franchise.

Special Thanks:

Brian Eno - Needles in a Camel's Eye

Bros, Falsies, Rumors & Lies

Ed & Mike, your favorite podcasting artists, return to your ears for the One-Trizzle!

Karaoke, "This Economy," big gifts, Ed on food? Plus the Star Wars Rumor Report returns, and we introduce a new feature: WHISPER!

Special Thanks:
NO - What's your Name
Heliocentrics - Distant Star
Kanye West - Spaceship & Jesus Walks
Sax Forever - Medley
Wayne Shorter - Witch Hunt

VOR Holiday Gift Guide 2012

Mike and Ed help you get the right gift for the people you care about the most. Plus a brand new segment: Andrew Stamm and the Star Wars Rumor Report!

Special Thanks:

Van Halen - Hot For Teacher

Lyrics Born - Callin' Out

SWRR Theme Song: Brian Eno - Needle in a Camel's Eye

Disney Buys Lucasfilm

The news that every Star Wars fan and movie afficionado has been talking about, the Disney/Lucasfilm deal. What will this mean for the Star Wars brand? What does it mean to the future of the story? What is the fans' reaction? More importantly, what is Voice of the Republic's reaction?

Special guest host Carl Watkins joins in the discussion!


Special Thanks:

A Tribe Called Quest - Mr. Muhammad

The Black Angels - Empire

Shovels and Rope - Birmingham

John Williams - Ewok Celebration

Raphael Saddiq - Movin' Down The Line

The Bordens - Theme from Star Wars

ELECTION 2012

Feeling confused and overwhelmed when you think about the presidential election? Tired of fighting across the aisle? Do you want to scrap the whole thing and move to Canada? Voice of the Republic is here to help!

We've enlisted the help of two correspondents, David Baroldy and Leonard Warren, to create a sort of "Cliff's Notes" guide to the main issues that are affecting America. We hope it helps everyone cut through the party rhetoric, so feel free to hit us up via email or Facebook and speak your mind. You can also call us on the Republicomm! Special Thanks: Romney's Theme: Joe Jackson - I'm the Man Obama's Jam: Al Green - Let's Stay Together

Vulcan Butt-Punch

A rare late night Friday show where Mike and Ed discuss Dark Knight Rises, Star Wars Celebration VI, Mike's surprise lineage, and Ed's shocking confession.




Listen here or at itunes!

Special Thanks: Japandroids - The House That Heaven Built

People Under The Stairs - Schooled in the Trade

Buffalo Tom - Summer

Led Zeppelin - Houses of the Holy

Guilty Pleasures

True confessions by Ed and Mike about movie, music, weekend pursuits, artistic endeavors, and Deak Starkiller. Again with Deak Starkiller.



Special Thanks:

Whiskeytown - Too Drunk To Dream

Gomez - Love is Better Than A Warm Trombone

Neutral Milk Hotel - Holland, 1945

The Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang

The Cure - The Baby Screams

STAR WARS CELEBRATION VI

Ed and Mike get back to their roots, and look forward to this month's Celebration: a Star Wars convention in Orlando, Florida.

Also: teenage drivers, and Mike's million dollar idea for DMVs.

Special Thanks:

The Smiths - Barbarism Begins At Home

The Revolutionaries - Earthquake Dub

Kooley High - Back Home



BOOKS: Check em Out!

40 (Part One)

Ed and Mike discuss the prospects of aging gracefully, discuss the myth of numbers, and give some tips to staying sexy forever.

Or at least until you hit forty.



Special Thanks: 1972 brings you...

The Chakachas - Jungle Fever

Lou Reed - Take A Walk on the Wild Side

Al Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California

Special Guest: Carl Watkins

When it comes to Mike, there can be only one. This can also be said of Carl Watkins. If they ever meet will one fight the other to the death? For the ultimate prize of omnipotent knowledge? Only time will tell.

Until then Carl and Ed chat about My Little Pony, quality storytelling, Joes vs. Tranfsormers, and the passing of Ted Dinslow.



Special Thanks: Alt-J - Fitzpleasure Lenny Kravitz - Rock and Roll Is Dead Bobby Conn - Never Get Ahead ABBA - Fernando