TALKING BAY 94 is the only Star Wars podcast solely devoted to interviews with the cast, crew and creators from a galaxy far, far away. Join host Brandon Wainerdi (huge DVD special feature dork), for a weekly deep dive into some never-before-heard stories from the set and Skywalker Ranch. From background aliens to some of the biggest stars in the universe, TALKING BAY 94 will be trying to talk to them all, every Wednesday.
Latest episodes
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41 min
The Cast and Crew of LEGO STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY - PIECES OF THE PAST (Roundtable)
Today is a very special roundtable interview with the cast and crew of LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past, now streaming on Disney+ First up, we have Gaten Mat…
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48 min
Charles Soule Returns: A Journey into the End of The High Republic and TRIALS OF THE JEDI
This is a very special sit-down interview with best-selling Star Wars author Charles Soule, going in-depth into the end of The High Republic and his latest novel, Trials of the Jed…
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1 h 19
Tony Gilroy, Alan Tudyk, and Margit Pfeiffer: LIVE from Lucasfilm (Roundtable)
Today is maybe the most insane episode of Talking Bay 94 ever: a jam-packed, three parter featuring my in-person, roundtable interviews with the cast and crew of ANDOR … live from…
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43 min
Dan Zehr, Amy Ratcliffe, and Megan Crouse: The Authors of the STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA (Part 2)
Today is part two of my interview with my co-authors on the recent Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK. Today’s episode is with Dan Zehr, Amy Ratcliffe (returning!), and Megan Crouse. I…
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37 min
Amy Richau, Kelly Knox, and Dan Brooks: The Authors of the STAR WARS ENCYCLOPEDIA (Part 1)
This is part one of my interview with my fellow co-authors on the recent Star Wars Encyclopedia from DK. Today’s episode is with Amy Richau (returning from our Celebration Anaheim…
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14 min
Marti Matulis: Vane from THE MANDALORIAN and SKELETON CREW
Today is my interview with Marti Matulis, the creature performer and actor who portrayed Vane in The Mandalorian and Skeleton Crew, live from the hallways of Star Wars Celebration…
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55 min
Rob Coleman: LIVE from Star Wars Celebration 2025
Today is my interview with the legendary ILM animation director Rob Coleman, live from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025. This is the recording of the official TB94 panel on the Hol…
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56 min
Fon Davis: Prequel Trilogy Model Maker and BattleBots Judge
Today is an interview with the incredibly talented model maker and visual effects artist, Fon Davis. My wife and I took Fon and his girlfriend out for some Texas BBQ (LeRoy and Lew…
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17 min
Rest in Peace: Angus MacInnes (1947 - 2024)
It has now been reported that Canadian actor Angus MacInnes passed away just before Christmas. Known to Star Wars fans as Gold Leader ("Dutch Vander") in the original film, Mr. Mac…
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19 min
Nathan Hamill: Artist, Naboo Citizen, and Resistance Soldier
Today is an interview with extremely talented artist, Naboo citizen and Resistance soldier, Nathan Hamill. This is such a fun conversation about art and inspiration, as well as, of…
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1 h 42
Dr. David West Reynolds: The Real Life Indiana Jones
Today is an interview with the legendary Dr. David West Reynolds. This is such an incredible conversation, delving into Dr. Reynold’s iconic film archaeology work in Tunisia, as we…
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46 min
Steven Barnes: Author of THE CESTUS DECEPTION and MACE WINDU: THE GLASS ABYSS
Today is an interview with the closest I have ever gotten to a real life Jedi: best-selling author Steven Barnes. In addition to an incredible amount of science fiction books and s…
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9 min
Ahmed Best: The Man Behind Jar Jar Binks
Today is an interview I have wanted to record since I was 8 years old – the incredibly talented Ahmed Best. He, of course, played Jar Jar Binks beginning with Star Wars: Episode I…
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23 min
Michonne Bourriague, Nalini Krishan, and Amy Allen: The Women of the Prequels
Today is a very special three part episode, recorded live at this summer’s Rebel Scum Con … I interviewed three different talented actresses from the prequel trilogy: Michonne Bour…
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12 min
Misty Rosas Returns: Frog Lady (and Much More) in THE MANDALORIAN
Today marks the return of the great Misty Rosas, incredibly talented performance artist behind Kuiil and Frog Lady, as well as the Ugnaught First Mate “Smee” and the Snaggletooth B…
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11 min
Thaine Morris: The Man Who Blew Up the Death Star II
Today is a rare conversation with Thaine Morris, an Oscar-nominated special effects artist, who worked as a pyrotechnician blowing up many many things on many many movies, includin…
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12 min
John Morton: Luke's Co-Pilot Dak and Bespin Boba Fett
Today is my conversation with the incredibly kind John Morton, who appeared as both Luke Skywalker’s Battle of Hoth co-pilot, Dak Ralter, and Boba Fett on Bespin, in Star Wars: Epi…
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15 min
Dee Bradley Baker: The Legendary Voice of Nubs, the Clones, and More (Roundtable)
Today's quick episode is a roundtable conversation with the legendary voice actor Dee Bradley Baker. He is best known, of course, for his incredible work as the voice of the clones…
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1 h 04
C. Andrew Nelson: The Man Behind Darth Vader (and the Fields of Naboo)
Today is my conversation with C. Andrew Nelson, who has portrayed Darth Vader 70 times for various Lucasfilm appearances, including video games and the Star Wars Special Editions.…
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1 h 12
Warren Fu: Prequel Concept Artist and Designer of General Grievous
Today is my conversation with legendary prequel concept artist, Warren Fu, live from South by Southwest 2024. We dive into Warren’s incredible contributions to these movies, includ…