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Rise of the Podcast
Hello everybody, and welcome to Rise of the Podcast. Part of the joy of loving something is sharing it with others, and that's what we want to do here. We love a lot of things: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, LEGO, filmmaking, video games, VR, 3D printing, photography, cosplaying, and conventions. Each week, we discuss a little something from one of these topics and usually have a funny story or two. Check out our YouTube channel to see our awesome video podcast!
Episodes
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Trick or Regret | Rise of the Podcast #378
Halloween has arrived, and the King of Halloween himself, Matt Rasmussen, returns to Rise of the Podcast for our annual spooky celebration! This year, Matt…
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The Menards Robot Standoff | Rise of the Podcast #377
The robots are coming, and Jeremy might be their first victim! This week on Rise of the Podcast, Jeremy recounts his standoff with a relentless Menards…
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The Heart of Our Community | Rise of the Podcast #376
This week on Rise of the Podcast, we celebrate the life and memory of our dear friend Cam, known to our community as Gus Gus. More than just a loyal viewer…
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Excalibur Con’s Biggest Year Yet | Rise of the Podcast #375
Steve joins Jeremy and Kara for a full recap of Excalibur Con 2026, from record-setting attendance and packed vendor halls to standout celebrity guests, fan…
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We Tried Voice Acting | Rise of the Podcast #374
Jeremy and Chris test their voice-acting skills by re-dubbing scenes from The Simpsons, Spider-Man, The Emperor’s New Groove, The Incredibles, and The Amazing…
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Classic Disney Hits Different | Rise of the Podcast #373
This week is a fast-moving mix of Star Wars, gaming, family stories, and pop-culture tangents. The crew talks Star Wars: Zero Company, Pokémon, streaming…
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My Failed Smuggling Mission | Rise of the Podcast #372
With Kara on vacation, Jeremy and Brownie take over for a night of stories and tangents, including Jeremy getting caught trying to sneak nicotine into a…
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A FedEx Delivery Shut Down a Military Base | Podcast 371
This week on Rise of the Podcast, Jeremy, Kara, and Chris dive into Star Wars: Zero Company, and Jeremy tells the story of how one disgruntled FedEx driver…
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What is Military Grade? | Rise of the Podcast #370
We're back to recap Excalibur Con, argue about whether Darth Vader’s missing limbs should actually make him stronger, sample some surprisingly spicy…
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We Took the Podcast to Excalibur Con | Rise of the Podcast #369
Rise of the Podcast goes live from Excalibur Con! Joel from Regal Rebel joins us to talk about jumping headfirst into 3D printing massive Star Wars droids…
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We've Reached the End of the Internet | Rise of the Podcast #368
This week we try to figure out where the circus ranks in the modern entertainment hierarchy. We also dive into answering some Star Wars questions (including…
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Making Our Podcast Into a Board Game | Rise of the Podcast #367
What would happen if Rise of the Podcast became a board game? In this episode, we attempt to design it with questionable game mechanics and a nearly impossible…
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Excalibur Con 2026 Is Bigger Than Ever | Rise of the Podcast #366
Excalibur Con is almost here, and Steve joins us for a full preview of the biggest nerd weekend in the Northland. We break down the packed guest lineup from…
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Some Star Wars Scenarios | Rise of the Podcast #365
This week, we talked about Minecraft chaos, RV There Yet?, Star Wars sequel discourse, and whether Star Wars needs a What If-style series. We also figured out…
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Removing Midichlorians | Rise of the Podcast #364
A Star Wars Reddit question sparks one of our favorite discussions in a while: can the Force actually alter someone's connection to it? We dig into the idea…
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Was Palpatine Born Evil? | Rise of the Podcast #363
Episode 363 opens with a breakdown of parade candy strategy before shifting into a detailed Star Wars discussion where the hosts question whether Palpatine was…
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Weird Al Broke Our Brains | Rise of the Podcast #362
In this episode, we build Princess Leia’s definitive Pokémon team, talk Bad Batch, Maul: Shadow Lord, Star Wars hypotheticals, Weird Al’s Duluth concert…
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Star Wars and Pokemon | Rise of the Podcast #361
This week, Steve joins the show for a packed night of Star Wars arguments, trading card talk, and ExcaliburCon hype. We dig into Star Wars “What If?” stories…
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Could Transformers Use the Force? | Rise of the Podcast #360
This week, we tackle Star Wars Reddit questions, build the definitive Jabba Pokémon lineup, test some questionable snacks, and spiral from car disasters into…
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Han Solo's Pokémon Team | Rise of the Podcast #359
This week, Jeremy, Kara, and Brownie bounce from Bluey and baseball complaints to Star Wars watch-order advice, Chopper convention dreams, Han Solo’s Pokémon…
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Mando and Grogu Review | Rise of the Podcast #358
In this episode, we discuss Star Wars watch orders, how to introduce kids to Star Wars, discover Japanese Darth Vader, Jumanji, take a Robin Williams film…
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Chopper, Hera, and the Mandalorian | Rise of the Podcast #357
This week on Rise of the Podcast, we recap our trip to Fargo for opening weekend of The Mandalorian and Grogu, including bringing Chopper to the theater…
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We're Still Talking About Palpatine | Rise of the Podcast #356
This week we swerve into racing game nostalgia, Star Wars Galactic Racer, and the eternal question of whether Star Wars fans actually like Star Wars. We break…
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Luke Skywalker’s Pokémon Team | Rise of the Podcast #355
Steve Kaarbo, organizer of Excalibur Con, joins Rise of the Podcast for a wonderfully chaotic nerd summit covering the upcoming Duluth convention, voice…
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I Ate All the Wings | Rise of the Podcast #354
This week, Jeremy tells the story of how he accidentally ate an entire order of wings that were supposed to be for someone else, then had to scramble to cover…
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An Evening With Oaken Hollow Games | Rise of the Podcast #353
Special guests Darrell and Phil from Oaken Hollow Games take over with a look at what they've got cooking at their independent game company. Between designing…
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We Tried to Answer the Dumbest Star Wars Question... | Rise of the Podcast #352
A birthday episode spirals from age jokes and wildly inaccurate guesses into Bad Batch talk, Star Wars hypotheticals, and one unforgettable story about a…
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WTF is Going on with Chimps?! | Rise of the Podcast #351
This episode kicks off by derailing immediately into a full-blown deep dive into dental horror stories that somehow turn into a group therapy session about…
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You Can BUY a Real Human Skeleton?! | Rise of the Podcast #350
Episode 350 starts with the discovery that you can just… buy a real human skeleton online, which immediately spirals into an unhinged forensic breakdown of…
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Old People and Technology | Rise of the Podcast #349
This episode kicks off with the crew accidentally becoming full-time tech support for their parents, unraveling the chaos of multiple Microsoft accounts…
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Some Chuck Norris Jokes | Rise of the Podcast #348
This episode kicks off with new gear, mild chaos, and immediate Star Wars rabbit holes before spiraling into one of the most important debates of our time: why…
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The Best Year for Movies | Rise of the Podcast #347
In this episode we dive into Star Wars debates about the Darksaber, prequel villains, and the trauma of the Skywalker saga before spiraling into a surprisingly…
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The Best Girl Scout Cookie | Rise of the Podcast #346
Girl Scout cookie wars, frozen candy hacks, and Jeremy mispronouncing absolutely everything. The crew spirals through tech frustrations, weird language trivia…
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Family Feud, Star Wars Style | Rise of the Podcast #345
In this episode of Rise of the Podcast, Jeremy, Kara, and Brownie dive into a fully custom, Star Wars–themed Family Feud game built from real audience survey…
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Gearing Up For Good | Rise of the Podcast #344
Jeremy and Kara talk about the upcoming Frozen Force event in Duluth! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the…
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Supporting Your LGS Is IMPORTANT | Rise of the Podcast #343
Hollie, one of the owners of Treasure Chest Games in Cloquet stopped by to hang out and have some fun! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars…
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Huge News from Ward TCG! | Rise of the Podcast #342
Creators of WARD TCG Joey and Marty join us to share some big news for the game! Card designs, tournaments, and new formats?! Let's go! We also reminisce about…
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Are We Cooked, Chat? | Rise of the Podcast #341
Bryce (AKA MrClyff) joins Jeremy and Kara to talk about being creators in Northern Minnesota (and making food)! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars…
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What is Frozen Force 2026? | Rise of the Podcast #340
Jeremy and Kara are joined by special guest Steve to talk about Frozen Force 2026! Learn all about the event and how it impacts Northern Minnesota! We also…
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Want to Hear Some Annoying Sounds? | Rise of the Podcast #339
There are a lot of annoying sounds out there, and we want to talk about them! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with…
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Live Auction Streams | Rise of the Podcast #338
We think live auction streams are going to be HUGE in 2026, let's talk about it! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with…
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Kicking Off 2026 Right | Rise of the Podcast #337
Join Jeremy and Kara as we sprint into 2026 with some awesome conversation! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories…
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Giving Gifts to the Givers | Rise of the Podcast #336
Join Jeremy and Kara as we celebrate the season and give back to some worthwhile causes! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on…
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Returning from Vacation | Rise of the Podcast #335
Join Jeremy and Kara as we talk about our holiday vacation! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol'…
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Ranking Christmas Movies | Rise of the Podcast #334
Join Jeremy and Kara as we rank some holiday films! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days…
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Nerding Out for the Holidays | Rise of the Podcast #333
Join Jeremy and Kara as we get into the holiday spirit! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol'…
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What is Vitalerium? | Rise of the Podcast #332
Join Jeremy and Kara with special guest Nicholas Keating Casbarro to discuss Nicholas' book: "Vitalerium - Descent into the Void"! We also reminisce about our…
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How Was Twin Cities Con 2025? | Rise of the Podcast #331
Join Jeremy and Kara with special guest Steve from MNSWCA to talk about our experiences at Twin Cities Con 2025! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars…
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Halloween Special VI | Rise of the Podcast #330
Join Jeremy and Kara as we celebrate Halloween for the 6th time! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good…
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Practicing Our Presentation for TwinCitiesCon | Rise of Podcast #329
Join Jeremy and Kara as we polish up our panel conversation for our upcoming TwinCitiesCon appearance! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars…
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Doing Some Make-Up Work | Rise of the Podcast #328
Join Jeremy and Kara as we catch up on some audience rewards! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good…
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What Created the King of Halloween? | Rise of the Podcast #327
Join Jeremy and Kara as we get spooky with the King of Halloween! Learn about his big upcoming projects! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars…
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Making Our Own Cryptids | Rise of the Podcast #326
Join Jeremy and Kara as we answer some Star Wars questions and create our own crytpids! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on…
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We're Pretty Excited About What's Coming for Star Wars | Rise of the Podcast #325
Join Jeremy and Kara as we talk Star Wars Visions as well as Mandalorian and Grogu! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with…
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What Does a Local Convention Mean to the Community? | Rise of the Podcast #324
Join Jeremy and Kara as we talk with special guest Steve from ExcaliburCon! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories…
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Triple A Games and AI Editors | Rise of the Podcast #323
Join Jeremy and Kara as we talk about Borderlands 4 and an interesting use of AI! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with…
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Meandering Topic Day | Rise of the Podcast #322
Join Jeremy and Kara as we get distracted and wander across a wide variety of topics! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on…
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Math, Answers, and Surveys | Rise of the Podcast #321
Join Jeremy and Kara as we argue about math and go over a viewer survey! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of…
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Darrell, Tinker, and ExcaliburCon Stories | Rise of the Podcast #320
Join Kara and Jeremy with Darrell from Oaken Hollow Games as we talk their new game Tinker as well as our experiences at ExcaliburCon! We also reminisce about…
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Christine Galey and Chris Bartlett | Rise of the Podcast #319
Join Kara and Jeremy as interview Chris Bartlett and Christine Galey, the modern C-3PO and R2-D2! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences…