Mad Max

This week VOR turns right on Fury Road with Mad Max Rockatansky! We examine the newest trailer for 2015's fourth installment, and look back at the first three movies in this groundbreaking, and highly influential saga.

We also take listener feedback on the Republicomm, and discuss some YouTube comments. Thanks for watching!




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Attack of the Clones: VOR Commentary

You've asked for it for years, but did we listen? HECK NO! Well, actually... yeah, we did. So here it is, the long awaited commentary for Star Wars: Attack of the Clones!


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Sherlock

This week Ed and Carl take time to discuss BBC's wildly popular television show Sherlock. So take your pants off, pick out the most comfortable throne in your mind palace, and get ready for another episode of VOR!


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Game of Thrones: Season 4 & The Age of Exceptional Television

Political intrigue, medieval battles, magic and dragons... and whole lot of nudity. Everybody wins with this series from HBO, Carl and Ed dish about season three, and break down why the show works so well, where so many similar entertainments fall flat.
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May the 4th Be With You!

While Carl fights off evil computer viruses, Mike and Ed treat VOR to a week to give the Star Wars universe some love on it's own sort-of holiday.

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Trace Beaulieu!

VOR is honored to be joined by Trace Beaulieu this week! We talk with him about his roles in Mystery Science Theater 3000 as Dr. Clayton Forrester, Crow T. Robot, and as one of the hilarious team of writers. Mr. Beaulieu also shares some behind the scenes tidbits, his influences, and what he's been working on after MST3K, and today.

We were really excited to have him as a guest, and we know you'll enjoy this intelligent and incredibly funny interview!

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Muppets of the Republic

These week Ed, Mike, and Carl show some love for the Muppets!

From their humble beginnings to their recent box office success, we talk about what we like, what we hate, and what's important about this long running brand. We also discuss their origins on television, including early Saturday Night Live, and what happens when you add Muppets to Star Wars.

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Ask the Experts pt. 1

Have you ever had a question, but didn't know who to ask? Well, in this episode of VOR, we are your experts at everything. This week we answer questions, both silly and serious, submitted by our VORons. Every question gets an answer... eventually. Fair warning: the first ten minutes of this episode is dedicated to talk about toys and Lois Diamond Phillips... We promise to answer your questions in the remaining three parts. Youtube


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Horrible Star Wars Spin-Offs

AIn this episode, the guys pitch horrible ideas for Star Wars spin-off content. With Disney at the helm, who knows what the future holds. They've already announced their plans to release spinoff movies and more TV content. It couldn't be worse than the Holiday Special right?



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STAR WARS BABIES?

Bad idea? Maybe, but IT COULD HAPPEN!

Tune in this week to VOR podcast and Channel for our take on the wild world of Star Wars Spinoffs!

Mike Hawthorne - Part 4 DEADPOOL

After three parts mostly avoiding the topic, we finally address the red and black elephant in the room. Artist Mike Hawthorne talks about how he got the job drawing Deadpool, working with writers Gerry Duggan and Brian Posehn, and he comic's many easter eggs.

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Mike Hawthorne

This week Voice of the Republic is back with a weekly schedule, and new shows 4 days a week!

Eisner and Harvey award nominated artist Mike Hawthorne (Deadpool, Hysteria, GI Joe Origins) joins Voice of the Republic on the first show of 2014! We also go over the new VOR schedule, and look at Voron Jeff's new Sideshow Collectibles sixth-scale Darth Vader figure (More pictures here).



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The Hobbit 2: Lake-Town Boogaloo

Carl and Ed drop in for a last-minute New Years Eve show, and talk about The Hobbit 2: The Desolation of Smaug.
HEY! We've also been hard at work getting older episodes up on YouTube. Classic episodes of VOR in bite-sized portions. Check em out, and if you like them, give the shows a thumbs up and a share. We're spreading the good word of VOR - old and new shows - in order to make a better Voice of the Republic! Listen:


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SEE! Rather, LISTEN! To VOR Classic!
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VOR Breaks Bad

VOR talks about the TV juggernaut that was Breaking Bad. Did the finale have that iconic blue hue or was it overcooked to a milky white mess? WARNING There will be spoilers!!! What did you think of the show and finale? Leave us a voicemail at 407-409-8749 or email us your text or an MP3 at voiceofrep@gmail.com. Long distance charges may apply when calling.
Special Thanks:
Conveyor - Milkman

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Mazes and Monsters

Time for another VOR movie commentary, this time starring Academy award Winner TOM HANKS! 1982's Mazes and Monsters was a fictional tale of kids with frigid parents finding their identities through role playing games.
While it doesn't address the concern that players of RPGs were messing with "the powers of SATAN!" M&M does show audiences that nerds can have friends and lovers by just being themselves, and that the hat does not make the man.


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This Mortal Coil

What makes us want to alter or change our bodies? Is it vanity? Low self-esteem? Or is it a desire to be the first kid on the block with the next cool technological thing. Carl and Ed discuss these and other deep topics. Deep, baby.

Stay tuned for the big surprise announcement at the end. If you don't mind spoilers and can keep your trap shut for a few days, click here.

New way to get involved with VOR: Google+ Yes, we know. Steve Republica.

Just Add Carl

With our own Mike out of broadcasting commission we've asked veteran podcaster and longtime friend of VOR Carl Watkins to fill in for a spell. And GURL does he know how to fill you in. Also: Stealing from the Brits, old Jews, The Blues Brothers, The Book of Mormon, House of Cards, and in defense of the mustache.

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- Old Jews Telling Jokes
- The Lonely Island - YOLO

Special Thanks:
Wilco - I'm The Man Who Loves You
M83 - Don't Save Us From The Flames
The Lonely Island - Yolo
Sax Forever - Une Belle Histoire

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

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