StarWTF!? Episode 43: Mandalorian Armor

Today we discuss Mandalorian Armor. It's more than just the Fett family's choice of clothing. It goes WAY BACK. More than 4000 years back. We look at the changes that were made over the years, improvements (such as protection from rapid beheadings), and the reason for choosing specific colored armor.

Other than that, we just talk about why it's so cool.

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The most recognizable symbol of the Mandalorian culture, Mandalorian armor was a catch-all term for the sets of distinctive full-body armor worn by Mandalorian warriors and soldiers throughout galactic history. Known as beskar'gam in the Mandalorian language of Mando'a—a name which meant "iron skin" when translated into Basic—Mandalorian armor was central to the Mandalorian way of life, and the wearing of armor was one of the Resol'nare, the six tenets that defined the Mandalorian culture.

The Book Was Better Episode 133: Garfield 2: A Tail of Two Kitties!

The Book Was Better is back! This week the formidable Lizzy Unpronounceable and I tackle the most loathsome of creatures - the novelization of Garfield 2: A Tail of Two Kitties! And this time Garfield is in London! And still likes lasagna! And still hates Monday. HAHAHA Garfield, so fresh after all these years! Don't worry though, we pepper this episode with lots of interesting tangents! Did I mention he hates Mondays?

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FPcast for August 10 2015: Fantastic Four!

This week we review the beleaguered Josh Trank's gutted and pasted back together adaptation of Marvel's Fantastic Four. (Fantastic 4? Fant4stic?). Plus we settle the score on the Kermit and Piggy break up, talk about Vin Diesel's latest potatoey venture and probably a whole lot more!

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