How did you spend celebrating Star Wars Day on May The 4th?  Well, Mike and Dustin spent it with a day full of Star Wars themed activities.  They started the day at 56 Brewing with a Star Wars themed 5k and some competitions.  It then moved to Insight Brewing for some more Star Wars themed activities like trivia, costume contest, lightsaber fighting from Saber Legion, and much much more!  Come here how their day went and what #StarWarsDay means to them!May The 4th Be With You Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastTikTok: @DetBlockAA23Sponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!!#MayThe4thBeWithYou!!!From the DetBlock Crew, we hope all of you #StarWars fans got to #celebrate this wonderful day the best way you seem fit!  With always so many Star Wars activities, events, gathering, even marathon showings on #TV...  We hope you got to enjoy this wonderful day that celebrates our beloved Star Wars franchise and, more importantly, it's amazing fans like you!With all of the other news released, the big thing the Crew wanted to bring to you today was the release of the newest #Acolyte #trailer!  When a new trailer comes... you know what that means...  Trailer reaction time!  Thus, Mike decides to stay up late to give you his reaction from watching the trailer for the first time.  Come join him as he gives his immediate thoughts and opinions!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodTikTok: @detblockaa23Instagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars #PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure #BrewingMirror Twin BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: #Comics & #GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy #gameTwin Cities #Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

The DetBlock Crew bring you all of their insight and opinions about the most recent episode of #StarWars #BadBatch [Season 3, Episodes 15] titled "The Cavalry Has Arrived" found on #Disney +.  There will be #SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as they watched the episodes right before coming on to talk to all of you!Mike and Dustin might have different opinions about how the season and series has concluded [one enjoyed it while the other didn't] and the discussion might get heavy and passionate, but that's the beauty about Star Wars and having an open mind to different opinions!  They encourage the discussions that take place from such differences in opinions!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodTikTok: @detblockaa23Instagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingMirror Twin BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

The DetBlock Crew bring you all of their insight and opinions about the most recent episode of #StarWars #BadBatch [Season 3, Episodes 14] titled "Flash Strike" found on #Disney +.  There will be #SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as they watched the episodes right before coming on to talk to all of you!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodTikTok: @detblockaa23Instagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars #PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure #BrewingMirror Twin BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: #Comics & #GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy #gameTwin Cities #Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

The DetBlock Crew bring you all of their insight and opinions about the most recent episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch [Season 3, Episodes 12 + 13] titled "Juggernaut" [E12] and "Into the Breach" [E13]  found on Disney+.  There will be SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as they watched the episodes right before coming on to talk to all of you!Being that the Crew didn't get to record the previous week due, Dustin and Mike bring you their thoughts and opinions about 2 new episodes this week!  Come hear what they have to say!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodTikTok: @detblockaa23Instagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingMirror Twin BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

For another special extra episode, Mike looks to provide a trailer reaction video for the recently released official Star Wars: Outlaws story trailer.  Without previously watching it, Mike gives his initial reactions and insight for the trailer.  This was definitely a treat as Mike had no idea this was coming.Look for this single player, adventure shooter game to be released on August 30th, 2024 on  PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X & Series S, and Microsoft Windows.Synopsis: Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game, set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. Explore distinct planets across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as Kay Vess, a scoundrel seeking freedom and the means to start a new life, along with her companion Nix. Fight, steal, and outwit your way through the galaxy’s crime syndicates as you join the galaxy’s most wanted.Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNMirror Twin BrewingLexington, KYSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

For a special extra episode, Mike looks to provide a trailer reaction video for the recently released official Star Wars: Tales Of The Empire trailer.  Without previously watching it, Mike gives his initial reactions and insight for the trailer.  This was definitely a treat as Mike had no idea this was coming.Look for all 6 episodes of Tales of the Empire to be released on everyone's favorite holiday, May the 4th!  Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

The DetBlock Crew bring you all of their insight and opinions about the most recent episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch [Season 3, Episodes 9 - 11], titled "The Harbinger" [E9], "Identity Crisis" [E10] and "Point of No Return" [E11]  found on Disney +.  There will be SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as they watched the episodes right before coming on to talk to all of you!Being that the Crew didn't get to record the previous week due to sickness and that today's episode release for The Bad Batch included two new episodes, Dustin and Mike bring you their thoughts and opinions about 3 new episodes this week!  Come hear what they have to say!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodTikTok: @detblockaa23Instagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingMirror Twin BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

The DetBlock Crew bring you all of their insight and opinions about the most recent episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch [Season 3, Episode 8], titled "Bad Territory"  found on Disney +.  There will be SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as they watched the episodes right before coming on to talk to all of you!Mike and Greg then go back to talk more on the Acolyte trailer released earlier this week.  You may or may not also get a Revenge of the Sith trailer viewing in this episode as well!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodTikTok: @detblockaa23Instagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingMirror Twin BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

DETBLOCK HITS 100 EPISODES!!!What an accomplishment for the Crew!  They have officially hit 100 episodes for their podcast / YouTube channel.  They were so excited for bringing today's content that they even forgot to call that out.  That's what happens when you get a new trailer release!For today's episode, Mike, Dustin & Greg look to provide a trailer reaction video for the recently released official Star Wars: Acolyte trailer.  All three of them held out on watching the trailer until they were able to record and are excited to finally dive into this new show set back into the end of the High Republic era.  Come watch the trailer and listen to what their thoughts and opinions are as the trailer is new and fresh in their mind.As a disclaimer, there were internet issues experienced that were causing a lag at times along with the trailer completely cutting out towards the end of their viewing.  Don't worry, they pick it back up as soon as they can and finish it off.  They then go back through it to relook at some of the stuff that stood out. *Apologies For Some Lag Spots - Internet Issues* Social Media Handles:TikTok: @DetBlockAA23Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

The DetBlock Crew brings you all of their insight and opinions about the most recent episodes of #StarWars #BadBatch [Season 3, Episode 6], titled "Infiltration" and [Season 3, Episode 7] titled "Extraction" found on #Disney +.  There will be #SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as they watched the episodes right before coming on to talk to all of you! Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodTikTok: @detblockaa23Instagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingMirror Twin BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

They finally did it!  After years of talking about bring their #StarWars #podcast to Dustin's twin brother's (Derek) brewer, the crew finally brought a live broadcast to #MirrorTwinBrewing.  Located in Lexington, Kentucky, Derek is approaching the 8th year anniversary of this amazing place with amazing #beer and great #pizza!  Dustin and Mike sit down with Derek to talk through his experience of being a brewer and mix that in with his love of movies and entertainment, including Star Wars.  On top of that, Mirror Twin #Brewing made a special release beer specifically in honor of Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars Podcast.  The name of the beer is "Detention Boch"!  It's a limited time beer, so make sure to come stop by, say hello to the crew and the owner, and they'll get you a beer!  The Crew will also be recording here tomorrow [Saturday], March 9th.  Again, come stop by!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodTikTok: @detblockaa23Instagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingMirror Twin BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

The DetBlock Crew brings you all of their insight and opinions about the most recent episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch [Season 3, Episode 5], titled "The Return" found on Disney+.  There will be SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as he watched the episode right before coming on to talk to all of you! Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodTikTok: @detblockaa23Instagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

The DetBlock Crew brings you all of their insight and opinions about the most recent episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch [Season 3, Episode 4], titled "A Different Approach" found on Disney+.  There will be SPOILERS within the episode, so you've been warned!  The views and thoughts expressed are very fresh as he watched the episode right before coming on to talk to all of you! Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

After the DetBlock Crew went on an unexpected month long break due to some medical emergencies within Mike's family, the Crew is finally back to talk more #StarWars!  Don't worry; everything with Mike's family is now fine!With the #premiere of #BadBatch season 3, releasing three episodes to start it off, Dustin and Mike watched all three and then jumped on to talk with thoughts, feelings and opinions fresh on their minds.  It feels like it has been quite some time since they've had some content to #REVIEW!  To note, there are SPOILERS for the episodes as they talk through them.  With the premiere, we received the following episodes:-Episode 1: Confined-Episode 2: Paths Unknown-Episode 3: Shadows of TantissMike and Dustin look to talk through each episode, one by one, to ensure each one gets it's rightful attention.  Needless to say, the two of them are very excited with the direction the show is going and what is to come to round out the third and final season of the show.  Come hear what they have to say!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

For today's episode, Mike and Dustin look to provide a trailer reaction video for the recently released official Star Wars: Bad Batch Season 3 trailer.  Dustin may or may not have already watched it... shhhhh... but, Mike provides his initial reaction being the first time he has seen it.  Either way, both are excited to finally dive into the final season of the show!After that, and maybe a little sports and Lord of the Rings talk, the two of them announce some pretty exciting news for the podcast that will take place in the near future.  As a hint, it is something they've discussed doing since later season 1 or early season 2 on the show.  They've finally made concrete plans to do what they want to do and it will happen on March 8th of this year.  What is it?  Well, you'll just have to come and listen!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

Mike and Dustin return for the start of season 4 of Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars #podcast to break into 2024  For this week's episode, the two look to discuss the recent announcement and confirmation of the new Filoni and Favreau #movie that will be released within the #Mando universe of #StarWars.  The film will be call The #Mandalorian and #Grogu, which production for the #film will  begin this year [2024].On top of that, there has been a lot of heated attention towards words spoken by the director of the upcoming #Rey film, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.  Unwarranted or not / controversial or not, it seems that the reaction to the comments will, and are, impacting fans' interest level in not only the #film, but #Disney and Star Wars itself.  Come listen to what the DetBlock Crew have to say about that.Finally, the Crew discuss what Benioff and Weiss have come out to say about what happened with their previous Star Wars project that got axed.  They have come out to provide insight on what the film would have been about and reasons behind why their project ended up on the chopping block.Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

Zach has his long awaited return to come talk with Mike and Greg about #StarWars!  It's great having him back to bring his thoughts, opinions and views about the most recent Ahsoka show and how it impacts the Star Wars franchise.The DetBlock Crew also spend some time to talk news revolving around #AdamDriver [#KyloRen], #JohnBoyega [#Finn] and #HaydenChristensen [#AnakinSkywalker / #DarthVader], along with getting Zach's insight about #DaveFiloni 's recent promotion, #Disney 's current position for Star Wars, and much more!If the Crew aren't able to get another recording in before the holidays, they all look to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or whatever you and yours celebrate, along with a Happy New Year!  They hope everyone gets to take some time to step away, spend time with friends, family and loved ones, and get some quality rest and tasty food!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

With today's episode, the DetBlock Crew look to talk about the recent big news about #DaveFiloni being named the Chief Creative Officer of #Lucasfilm for future #StarWars film, shows and other content.  He will be working directly with Kathleen Kennedy to oversee the next generation of Star Wars.  Fans have been calling for Dave to obtain more control for Star Wars stories and it looks like fans will be getting what they want!  As far as DetBlock is concerned, this is fantastic news!  At the same time, the crew look to discuss things like what this means for content going forward, how much control will Filoni actually have, how this could bring back confidence in Star Wars content and could this be more smoke and mirrors more than anything?  A majority of us have full confidence in Filoni; but, does anyone actually have control when under the umbrella of something as big as #Disney?  Come find out what we think!Furthermore, the Crew dive into some deep conversation as it relates to polarizing agendas within our current society, along with the struggles and division people of today face, and how elements like these impact the quality of content we are receiving as viewers.  They may go on a bit of a tangent here; however, they look to keep it relevant to what we are seeing out of Star Wars and Disney content as of recent.  What comes first to Disney: the story being told or the intent behind it?On a side note, happiest of birthdays to DetBlock's own Dustin [Shelf Boy]!  Thirty-six trips around the sun has done him well!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)

It's been a couple of weeks but DetBlock is back!  With today's episode, Dustin and Mike look to focus on the #HighRepublic after Phase 3 has now begun with the release of its first novel, The Eye of Darkness by George Mann.  Kudos to Dustin as he has already read, well... listened to, the book.  Because  of that, Dustin gives a little teaser for what fans can expect from the book.  They'll look to give further recaps and reviews once others have finished as well.  Can't wait!Social Media Handles:Twitter: @DetBlockAA23PodInstagram: detention_block_aa_23FB Group: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastYouTube: Detention Block AA-23: A Star Wars PodcastSponsors:Under Pressure BrewingGolden Valley, MNSource: Comics & GamesRoseville, MNStar Wars ComicsStar Wars Games: X-Wing & Armada strategy games; Star Wars: Legion strategy gameTwin Cities Geek - Magazine & Online CommunityMy Star Wars Life - FB Group (Join Now!)