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Bang! Boom! History!

Mike & Luke Reeve

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”Bang! Boom! History!” is a fun and exciting podcast for kids, exploring the most explosive moments in history! Each episode takes young listeners on a thrilling journey through time, with stories of famous battles, incredible inventions, and legendary leaders. Presented by father and son team Mike (36) and Luke (9), this podcast makes history easy to understand and impossible to forget! Perfect for curious minds ready to discover the past.
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My Fame, Explained

Larry Gilbert Jr

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My Fame, Explained podcast will take you on a unique journey through the lives and minds of influencers in the realm of pop-culture, entertainment, business, sports, technology and more. We'll learn how they became famous, their inspiring stories, and how their contributions have impacted society. Hosted by Larry Gilbert (New episodes drop the first Monday of every month)
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Hull Haus

Hull Haus

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The Hull Haus is located in the small beach town of Hull, Massachusetts. Every week for the visible future, we'll be releasing new episodes talking to people of different backgrounds and learning more about their worlds. (Musicians, athletes, entrepreneurs)
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Long-running, award-winning STAR WARS program hosted by podcasting veterans Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac, Rebel Force Radio provides STAR WARS information and entertainment. From the Classic Trilogy to the Prequels... From THE FORCE AWAKENS to ROGUE ONE to SOLO...Rebel Force Radio puts you on the front lines of fandom. Plus, plenty of CLONE WARS and REBELS too! Featuring celebrity guests, news, opinions, comedy, reviews, contests, and more.
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Cur·mudg·eon [kərˈməj(ə)n] noun a bad-tempered person, especially an old one. We celebrate two legendary curmudgeons who brought the characters of Han Solo and Qui Gon Jinn to life: Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson. Both have been on the interview circuit lately, both have been looking back at their Star Wars careers, and both are sometimes grateful a…
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Last weekend, George Lucas made his first ever SDCC appearance to promote the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, opening next year in L.A. We have all the highlights of not only what went down in the Lucas panel, but the latest collecting news coming from Hasbro Star Wars and more. As for the future of Star Wars films, we look closely at all of the inf…
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The actor wearing Din Djarin’s helmet is not always Pedro Pascal. In fact, most of the time it’s Brendan Wayne, grandson of the legendary John Wayne. Making his RFR debut, Brendan Wayne joins us In The Cantina to talk about his experiences on the set of THE MANDALORIAN, his life as an actor and the connection he feels with his famous grandfather’s …
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In this episode of My Fame, Explained, host Larry Gilbert sits down with Nicola Gunby, co-founder of the fast-growing social networking app CLIQ—a platform built to solve the loneliness epidemic by bringing people together through shared interests and real-life community events. Nicola opens up about her journey from feeling isolated after moving t…
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We present a spoiler-free review of the box office hit SUPERMAN through the lens of a Star Wars superfan, and we shine the spotlight on recent comments from Mark Hamill who discusses his struggles with the depiction of Luke Skywalker in THE LAST JEDI while attempting to provide some perspective on his relationship with director Rian Johnson. Plus, …
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We’re looking ahead to the future for STAR WARS and, of course, Ahsoka Tano plays a big role. Recently, RFR acquired top-secret concept art images from AHSOKA season two and we go through them all to provide detailed descriptions and observations while looking for clues about the upcoming series. On the animated side of STAR WARS, we speculate abou…
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In this episode of My Fame, Explained, host Larry Gilbert sits down with the dynamic and multitalented Mohamed Karim — a true global force in entertainment. From humble beginnings in Cairo to starring alongside Nicolas Cage, Heather Graham, and Stephen Dorff in the upcoming Lionsgate Western Gunslingers (in theaters April 11, 2025), Karim’s journey…
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For three seasons, we followed along with The Clone Wars spinoff THE BAD BATCH and all of their adventures. Among the troopers was the young clone Omega, who quickly emerged as one of the most likeable Star Wars characters in a long while. Joining us “In The Cantina” for the very first time is Omega herself, Michelle Ang, who shares stories from be…
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STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER will go in front of cameras later this year and we have fresh casting info, rumors and speculation about this upcoming film starring Ryan Gosling. Mark Hamill is on a media tour to promote his new film “The Life Of Chuck” but that doesn’t stop interviewers from asking him about his Star Wars history. Mark addresses rumors tha…
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Actor and stuntman Dennis Andres joins My Fame, Explained to share his inspiring journey from martial arts champion and Canadian Armed Forces member to breakout Netflix star and now Lord Paris in the upcoming film Juliet and Romeo. You may know Dennis from his standout role as Ian Matthews on Workin’ Moms, or from Netflix's Feel the Beat—but in thi…
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You heard our coverage of The Forest Moon Festival 2025 last week, so this week, we're telling you all of the stories. Celebrating the original Endor shooting locations from RETURN OF THE JEDI in the redwoods region, this annual event is not to be missed. Fanboys director Kyle Newman was there as well and he’s back on RFR to share his experience. W…
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RFR made the journey out to the beautiful redwood forests of California for The Forest Moon Festival celebrating the Endor shooting locations from RETURN OF THE JEDI. From Del Norte County to Humboldt County, we were part of a “caravan of courage” traveling up and down the Pacific Northwest to podcast at various event locations. Joining us were ori…
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In this adrenaline-fueled episode of My Fame, Explained, we're riding shotgun with Jorden Halvorsen—a four-time world champion bull rider, fearless trailblazer, and star of Freeform’s hit documentary series Not Her First Rodeo. Jorden opens up about her unexpected journey from English show jumping to dominating the bull riding world, the life-chang…
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Now that ANDOR has wrapped up, we aren’t quite ready yet to let it go. We scoured the web to collect the best interview highlights featuring Andor showrunner Tony Gilroy, who provides valuable insights into the finished series and gives us a lot to talk about. FORTNITE recently revealed an all-new A.I. powered Darth Vader character that players can…
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In this captivating episode of My Fame Explained, we delve into the dynamic world of Elysia Rotaru—a versatile actress, acclaimed voice-over artist, and visionary producer. Elysia's journey is a testament to her unwavering passion for storytelling and her ability to seamlessly navigate multiple facets of the entertainment industry. From her early d…
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SERIES FINALE! The adventures of Cassian Andor come to an explosive conclusion this week in the fourth and final block of episodes from ANDOR Season 2: "Make it Stop," "Who Else Knows?," and "Jedha, Kyber, Erso." Join us for a lively RFR After Show looking back at these episodes and the entire series now that it has officially wrapped up. As always…
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In the wake of the amazing “Ghorman Massacre” arc from ANDOR season 2, there is still much ground to cover. We have highlights from a fresh interview with Andor writer Dan Gilroy, brother of showrunner Tony Gilroy. Dan provides some quality insight into the characters and the situations they find themselves in. Turning our ears toward ANDOR, we tak…
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The Ghorman Massacre is finally upon us as the you-know-what hits the fan this week on ANDOR. And the fallout is just as intense as Mon Mothma takes an official stand against The Empire putting her life at risk. Meanwhile, Dedra and Syril see their relationship come to a a wicked conclusion. Join us as we look at the second arc of ANDOR Season 2: "…
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Our analysis of ANDOR season 2 continues with a collection of recent interview comments from Andor showrunner/writer Tony Gilroy who provides insider info about some of the important story beats thus far. We talk to the folks behind the Forest Moon Festival in California’s redwood forests where the Endor scenes for RETURN OF THE JEDI were shot to g…
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In this powerful episode of My Fame, Explained, we sit down with legendary footwear designer Omar Bailey, whose career spans decades and whose impact on the sneaker industry is nothing short of revolutionary. From sketching shoes at just 7 years old to leading innovation at Yeezy/Adidas, Omar’s journey is a testament to creativity, perseverance, an…
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The wait is over... ANDOR Season 2 has landed, and Rebel Force Radio is breaking it all down! Join us for the RFR After Show as we dive deep into the first three episodes: "One Year Later," "Sagrona Teema," and "Harvest." We're talking about returning characters, new faces, plot twists, and how this season is charging toward ROGUE ONE and A NEW HOP…
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Join us for a special event as we break down all the news coming out of Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025—from movie and TV show announcements to new games, merch, and more. We're talking all about the big announcements like the upcoming movie STAR WARS STARFIGHTER with Ryan Gosling, the reveal of MAUL: SHADOW LORD, and fresh info about AHSOKA seaso…
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The next STAR WARS film to come through the pipeline following THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU will apparently be helmed by Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy. We look at some new casting rumors and gather up clues about what this movie will be all about. Back in 1978, the legendary rock band Jefferson Starship performed a song on THE STAR WARS H…
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Ever opened a bottle of wine, had a glass, and then watched the rest go to waste? Dana Spaulding felt the same frustration—and decided to do something about it. In this episode of My Fame, Explained, we sit down with Dana, the founder of Wander + Ivy, a premium single-serve wine brand changing the way we sip. Dana shares the personal story that led…
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In a surprise announcement this week, we learned TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD will be the next STAR WARS animation event, launching this May the Fourth. We review the new trailer shot-by-shot and speculate. Veteran sit-com writer Bruce Villanch just released a new book and it features his recollections of working on the infamous STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIA…
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This week, we're raiding the RFR Vault to present you with a rare, professional-grade recording of Mark Hamill's full panel from Star Wars Celebration Japan 2008. Coverage from this event is sparce and this is the only opportunity to hear the full, unedited panel complete with Japanese translations and fan questions. Our recording will give fans wh…
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Luke and Mike explore the rise of the Mongol Empire and talk about it's widely feared ruler, Genghis Khan! Luke tells Mike of his military prowess (as well as some particularly gruesome punishments he bestowed upon his enemies), whilst Mike talks about some of the more civilised aspects of the Mongol Empire, which at its peak covered 22% of the glo…
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If someone asked you who the artist was that originally conceived the iconic look of Star Wars vehicles like the TIE Fighter, The X-Wing, and The Death Star, you might think of famous names like Ralph McQuarrie and Joe Johnston. But before those legends were enlisted to work on STAR WARS, George Lucas first worked with Colin Cantwell. Colin’s partn…
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As George Lucas was in his final years at Lucasfilm, he had some projects in the pipeline and on the verge of release, but they never happened. Via new interview highlights with producer Rick McCallum and writer Ronald D. Moore, we learn more about STAR WARS UNDERWORLD, the live-action STAR WARS TV show that had 50-60 fully written scripts ready-to…
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In this episode of My Fame, Explained, we sit down with the wildly talented and charismatic Luke Cook. Known for his devilishly entertaining portrayal of Lucifer in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Luke has made a name for himself in Hollywood with a mix of charm, humor, and undeniable talent. But his journey to fame is as fascinating as h…
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We react to Kathleen Kennedy’s response to last week’s reports claiming she will be stepping down as president of Lucasfilm and clarifying what was true in the reports and what wasn't. Kathleen also discussed several STAR WARS projects currently in the pipeline. More footage of ANDOR season two dropped this week as the hype for next month’s season …
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Who was Alfred Nobel, and why is his name on one of the most famous prizes in the world? In this exciting episode of Bang! Boom! History, we dive into the story of the man behind the Nobel Prize! From his invention of dynamite to his surprising legacy of peace and science, discover how one man’s big idea changed the world. Who wins a Nobel Prize? W…
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NOTE: As we were prepping this podcast for release, Kathleen Kennedy responded to, but didn’t deny, the reports about her stepping down as president of Lucasfilm. We will discuss her recent statements on next week’s RFR. Reports have emerged this week regarding Kathleen Kennedy eventually stepping down as Lucasfilm president at some point in the ne…
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SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, so we take a look back at several of the great STAR WARS celebrity cameos, jokes and sketches from the past five decades of SNL. Will Baby Yoda say his first words in the upcoming MANDALORIAN AND GROGU film? We discuss the possibilities and consider what his first words will be. We …
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We are back with a brand new season of Bang! Boom! History! and we have decided to head on over to continental Europe (as well as some tiny islands in the middle of nowhere) for an episode on Napoleon Bonaparte! In true, "we've had a long break" fashion, we totally forgot to do a book review but Luke pulls it back to educate Mike on the "Who was...…
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We’ve heard from so many listeners who say they love it when we feature rare interview footage from the Original Trilogy era so in this week’s RFR, we feature cool audio highlights from the official 1980 press conference for THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. You’ll hear from Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, Irwin Kershner, Anthony Daniels, and Gar…
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Katie Pumphrey is an American ultramarathon open water swimmer. Katie is a force in the water. On June 25, 2024, she made history as the first person to complete the Bay to Baltimore swim—a grueling 24-mile journey from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge to Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. She is also one of the elite few to achieve the Triple Crown of Open Water …
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The screenwriter for the in-development “New Jedi Order” film featuring Daisy Ridley - George Nolfi - addressed some questions about the script in a recent interview. We look at quotes from Nolfi about his influences, along with the politics and history that may be inserted into the story. We provide a first blush review of the early chapters from …
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The hot trend of STAR WARS casting rumors and leaks continue with recent reports of “Superman” actor Henry Cavill having a meeting with Lucasfilm. We discuss and also break down more reports about Natalie Portman’s potential return to STAR WARS. We look at new info about Rotta the Hutt in THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, and the latest screenwriter assig…
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Lots of leaked casting news and rumors for upcoming STAR WARS projects have been flying around lately with names like Ryan Gosling, Chris Pine and Sigourney Weaver being connected to future films. True or not, we break them all down. Fans are still buzzing about SKELETON CREW and so are we with interview highlights from Jaleel White and an actress …
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As the year begins, an avalanche of rumors about potential STAR WARS projects, casting, and more have emerged, so we compiled a list of the hottest STAR WARS rumors swirling around right now. Find out about all the buzz around THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU, a CLONE WARS reunion in AHSOKA season two, KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC and more. We also have hi…
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We’re diving deep into Episode 8, "The Real Good Guys," and breaking down all the twists, turns, and surprises this finale had in store. How many of our questions got answered? Is Jod a Jedi? Who is The Supervisor? And what about the mysteries of At Attin and the “Jewels of The Republic” But that’s not all, we also look back on the entire season to…
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The crew faces their most perilous journey yet, as their resilience, teamwork, and resolve to make it home are put to the test, putting them and their families in a most unpredictable and precarious situation. Join us for the penultimate SKELETON CREW After Show for a complete breakdown of the latest episode, "We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble" wit…
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Trash Crabs! Garbage Incinerators! Micro Fuses! Resonator Housings! In Episode 6, "Zero Friends Again," mistrust grows among the crew, pushing relationships to the limit. This emotional episode presents our young protagonists with challenges and threats that push them to their limits, while providing character growth and evolution. With high stakes…
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On this episode of My Fame, Explained, Larry Gilbert sits down with Midwest-based filmmaker Dylan Sires, the creative mind behind the highly anticipated Amazon Prime Video documentary ChiefsAholic. The film delves into the jaw-dropping double life of Kansas City Chiefs superfan Xaviar Babudar, whose passionate fandom masked a secret career as a ser…
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It turns out we all have a lot to learn about pirates in the galaxy far, far away, especially after this latest episode. From hot springs mud baths to hidden treasure including at least one lightsaber, a lot happens, and not everything or everyone is what they appear to be. So join us as share our thoughts, theories and questions, along with "Blake…
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We’re wrapping up the year with a look back at all the noteworthy events that happened in the STAR WARS universe from the RFR perspective. We review the top news stories 2024, the biggest RFR moments, and pay tribute to the notable STAR WARS personalities we lost. We learn a few secrets about the special effects of SKELETON CREW with interview high…
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In this episode of My Fame, Explained, Larry Gilbert chats with Billboard-charting pop sensation Ashlee Keating. From her Broadway debut at age six in The Sound of Music to her show-stopping pop hits like “YASSS” and “Nice N Naughty,” Ashlee’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. She opens up about her early career highlights, including starring …
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