501stCast

501st Legion

The Official Podcast of the 501st Legion

  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    501stCast Episode 136: December 15th, 2022: We Celebrate Life Day all Season Long!

    Show Notes: Episode CXXXVI (Thursday, December 15th, 2022)

    Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)

    Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

    Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

    Recent News

    Mission Reports

    • Japanese Garrison attends Watari Expo 2022
    • Death Star Garrison supports Live a Life project (photos)
    • Japanese Garrison troops Relay for Life Fukushima
    • Empire City Garrison invades New York Comic Con
    • Mountain Garrison welcomes home Honor Flight
    • Empire City Garrison at Elmont Library Festival
    • Special Training Day Interview with TK-10257
    • Israel Outpost makes hospital visit
    • Empire City Garrison troops Freaky 5k
    • Empire City Garrison attends Library ComiCon & Fan Fest
    • Empire City Garrison patrols Huntington Library
    • Skull Garrison troops Balloon Fiesta in Leon
    • Empire City Garrison kicks off Independent Artist Comic Con
    • Empire City Garrison invades Intrepid Museum for Thanksgiving
    • Empire City Garrison visits Cohen Children’s Medical Center
    • Skull Garrison troops Luztopia
    • Empire City Garrison attends Holiday Charity Benefit Party
    • Empire City Garrison troops Toys of Hope Holiday Party
    • Skull Garrison visits General Hospital of Leon
    • Empire City Garrison attends Sugar Plum Ball & Galactic Gala

    Shout Out

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    15 December 2022, 10:35 pm
  • 47 minutes 51 seconds
    501stCast Episode 135: September 30th, 2022: Happy International Podcast Day! (and DZ-8397’s birthday)

    Show Notes: Episode CXXXV (Friday, September 30th, 2022)

    Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)

    Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

    Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

    Recent News

    • New/Updated Costumes in the Legion Reference Library:
      • Clone Trooper Detachment
    • Send your suggestions for topics to [email protected], call our hotline at 585-210-8397 or post to our Facebook page.

    Mission Reports

    • Star Garrison invades Fan Expo Dallas
    • Death Star Garrison
    • Empire City Garrison creates Sci-Fi mini-con

    Shout Out

    • Member Shout-Out – . Our August 2022 Trooper of the month!
    • Charity Spotlight: Nordic Garrison’s chosen charity – Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund – Barncancerfonden
    • Hotline # is 585-210-8397 or email audio to [email protected]

    Join us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter

    30 September 2022, 5:07 pm
  • 1 hour 59 minutes
    501stCast Episode 134: July 21st, 2022: Look at the size of that thing!

    Show Notes: Episode CXXXIV (Thursday, July 21st, 2022)

    Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)

    Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397) &
    Marcus Dohring (TK-14057)

    Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

    Recent News

    Mission Reports

    • May the Fourth Troops
      • Costa Rica Garrison Visits High School & Fundraiser for Elderly
      • Empire City Garrison visits Cohen Children’s Medical Center
      • Empire City Garrison helps launch new Vera Bradley Star Wars products
      • Imperial Sands Garrison’s Triple Troop day plus FCBD
      • Portuguese Garrison invades Toys R Us
      • Death Star Garrison collects book donations
    • Costa Rica Garrison invades Costa Rica ComicCon
    • Portuguese Garrison attends special birthday
    • Empire City Garrison returns to CradleCon
    • ECG & Excelsior patrol Disney Upfront 2022
    • Empire City Garrison visits Cold Spring Harbor High School
    • Empire City Garrison invades Ronkonkoma Street Fair
    • Portuguese Garrison celebrates World Children’s Day
    • Empire City Garrison troops Malvern Comic Fest
    • Death Star Garrison marches in Civic Parade
    • Empire City Garrison troops Staten Island FerryHawks Star Wars Night
    • Empire City Garrison supports Hydration Day event
    • Empire City Garrison helps promote Summer Reading
    • Star Garrison in Pride Bigger Than Texas parade
    • Empire City Garrison returns to EternalCon
    • Garrison Excelsior troops Town 4th of July Festival
    • Philippine Garrison invades ToyConPH

    Interview
    Andrew Liptak, TK 3220 from New England Garrison
    author of Cosplay: A History: The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life

    Upcoming Events

    Shout Out

    • Member Shout-Out – Nic, BH 32172 from Southern California Garrison. Our May 2022 Trooper of the month!
    • Charity Spotlight: Nordic Garrison’s chosen charity – Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund – Barncancerfonden
    • Hotline # is 585-210-8397 or email audio to [email protected]

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    21 July 2022, 10:28 pm
  • 18 minutes 3 seconds
    501stCast Minicast: Celebration Anaheim 2022

    Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Marcus Dohring
    TK-14057), Todd Felton (TB-10078) & Joe Mignano (SL/TI-12743 )

    Post-Production: Joe Mignano, SL/TI-12743

    Co-hosts bring you up to speed on all the 501st Legion activities at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 taking place May 26th-29th.

    Bash Tickets

    Starlight Children’s Foundation
    – donation link
    – Star Wars themed hospital gowns

    18 May 2022, 10:47 pm
  • 32 minutes 19 seconds
    501stCast Episode 133: March 31st, 2022: No Foolin’ – it’s a new episode of The 501stCast!

    Show Notes: Episode CXXXIII (Thursday, March 31st, 2022)

    Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)

    Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

    Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

    Recent News

    • Unique Unit Awards
      • FLG’s Tampa Bay Squad’s Palpy Awards
    • Send your suggestions for topics to [email protected], call our hotline at 585-210-8397 or post to our Facebook page.
    • New/Updated Costumes in the Legion Reference Library:
      • Imperial Officer Corps
        • Imperial Army Officer
        • Imperial Security Services Officer
      • Pathfinders
        • Kashyyyk Officer
      • Krayt Clan
        • Tatooine Jawa (Mandalorian)
        • Rogue Bandit
        • Cliff Attack Tusken
        • Male Tusken (Mandalorian)
      • Spec Ops Detachment
        • Task Force 99: Cav
      • Clone Trooper Detachment
        • Clone Trooper (TCW) (Phase 1): Mixer
      • Bounty Hunters Guild
        • Axe Woves
    • Garrison Titan’s Todd, TA-6647 surpasses 50 costumes!
    • Catching up with our Honorary Members
      • Congratulations to Troy Kotsur on your Oscar win
      • LFL’s Lynne Hale inducted into 501st Legion

    Mission Reports

    • Brazilian Division Garrison’s year-end wrap-up
    • Midwest Garrison participates in the Betty White Challenge
    • Great Lakes Garrison troops 1st Detroit Red Wings SW Night (photo)
    • Empire City Garrison supports St. Baldrick’s
    • Empire City Garrison troops Cub Scout Blue & Golds
    • Empire City Garrison invades WinterCon
    • Canadian Garrison invades Toronto Comicon
    • Empire City Garrison supports Alexander’s Angels
    • Blood Drive Challenge between PA Garrisons/Bases
    • Bluegrass Garrison invades Lexington Comic & Toy Con
    • Empire City Garrison devours Chocolate Expo

    Upcoming Events

    Shout Out

    • Member Shout-Out – Gynnie, TI-82247 from Golden Gate Garrison. Our February 2022 Trooper of the month!
    • Charity Spotlight: Nordic Garrison’s chosen charity – Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund – Barncancerfonden
    • Hotline # is 585-210-8397 or email audio to [email protected]

    Join us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter

    1 April 2022, 12:51 am
  • 32 minutes 55 seconds
    501stCast Episode 132: December 26th, 2021: We’re #1 Good Deed Do-ers

    Show Notes: Episode CXXXII (Sunday, December 26th, 2021)

    Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)

    Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

    Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

    Recent News

    • Tribute to the late Ed Asner (It’s a Wonderful Life)
    • New/Updated Costumes in the Legion Reference Library:
      • Jolly Rogers Squadron
      • Clone Trooper Detachment
      • The Flagship Eclipse Detachment
      • Imperial Officer Corps
    • Star Wars debuts in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
    • Catching up with our Honorary Members
    • Send your suggestions for topics to [email protected], call our hotline at 585-210-8397 or post to our Facebook page.

    Mission Reports

    • Empire City Garrison invades New York Comic Con

    Shout Out

    • Member Shout-Out – Brandy, DZ-91148 from Georgia Garrison. Our September 2021 Trooper of the month!
    • Charity Spotlight: Nordic Garrison’s chosen charity – Swedish Childhood Cancer Fund – Barncancerfonden
    • Hotline # is 585-210-8397 or email audio to [email protected]

    Join us on Facebook – www.facebook.com/the501stcast and www.facebook.com/the501stlegion and follow us on Twitter



    26 December 2021, 10:26 pm
  • 54 minutes 27 seconds
    501stCast Episode 131: August 30th, 2021: You have something I want.

    Show Notes: Episode CXXXI (Monday, August 30th, 2021)

    Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)

    Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

    Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

    Recent News

    Mission Reports

    • Empire City Garrison attends My Brother Vinny Walk
    • Empire City Garrison troops CP Nassau Picnic
    • Empire City Garrison invades Mini Cradle Con
    • Garrison Carida attends Crazy For Cars car show
    • Northeast Remnant Garrison supports Dominic Pace appearances
    • Empire City Garrison visits Sunrise Day Camp
    • Japanese Garrison enacts Operation: Clean Sweep
    • Empire City Garrison attends NYPD’s Family Fun Day
    • Empire City Garrison invades Eternal Con
    • Northeast Remnant & Empire City Garrisons celebrate Free Comic Book Day

    Upcoming Events

    • Upcoming Events Roundup from Starkiller Garrison

    Shout Out

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    30 August 2021, 10:39 pm
  • 1 hour 26 minutes
    501stCast Episode 130: June 30th, 2021: A Shrine to Acronyms

    Show Notes: Episode CXXX (Wednesday, June 30th, 2021)

    Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)
    Guest: Alex McKeel (TS/SL-4142)

    Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

    Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

    Recent News

    Mission Reports

    • Empire City Garrison Zooms with Alexander’s Angels
    • Luxembourg Outpost makes 1st Hospital visit
    • Empire City Garrison troops Library’s SW Day
    • Israel Outpost visits families near Gaza border (article)
    • Empire City Garrison troops charity Road Rally

    501stCast Interviewed - with guest Alex, TS-4142

    Upcoming Events

    Shout Out

    • Member Shout-Out – BJ, TK-5955 from Florida Garrison’s Squad7 reaches his 501st Troop!
    • Charity Spotlight: Partners in Caring
    • Hotline # is 585-210-8397 or email audio to [email protected]

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    1 July 2021, 2:39 am
  • 57 minutes 25 seconds
    501stCast Episode 129: May 22nd, 2021: That FIRST spark of light

    Dedicated to:
    Eric M. Lavine, TK-5774 from Garrison Carida
    David Evans, SL-14310 from Diamond Garrison
    James T. Smith, TB-271 from Georgia Garrison
    Stavros Bartzilas, ID-27850 from Hellenic Outpost
    Felix Silla
    Ira Keeler

    Show Notes: Episode CXXIX (Saturday, May 22nd, 2021)

    Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)
    Guest: Dean Amstutz (TD-2643)

    Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

    Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

    Recent News

    Mission Reports

    • Imperial Sands Garrison troops Miracle Babies drive-thru (photos)
    • Polar Plunges in NY & NJ (Tobay Beach photo, Rockaway Beach photo)
    • Midsouth Garrison troops ICCC
    • Empire City Garrison returns to CPNassau vaccine distribution event (raffle draw video)
    • Alaskan Garrison troops American Heart Association event (photos)
    • Empire City Garrison visits Floral Park Library (photo)
    • Alaskan Garrison troops hospital breakfast (photos)
    • Alaskan Garrison invades the JBER USO (photos)
    • Bloodfin Garrison surprises boy with wish (news report)
    • Empire City Garrison troops Kiwanis Classic Car Show (DZ-32287’s new ride)

    Upcoming Events

    • Forgot to mention! Star Wars Celebration Anaheim’s new dates – May 26th-29th 2022 (moved up from August 2022)

    Shout Out

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    23 May 2021, 2:24 am
  • 33 minutes 32 seconds
    501stCast Episode 128: March 14th, 2021: Happy π Day!

    Dedicated to:
    Thomas Ryan Sachse, TB-5779 from Garrison Carida.
    Michael A. Huggens, TK-77049 from Garrison Carida
    Dr. Robert “Dad†Yetman Perinchief (SL-7082) from Florida Garrison’s Makaze Squad.
    Kelly Jerome Roberson, DZ-20604 from Rancor Raiders Garrison
    Moon Degeimbre (DZ-81965) from Belgian Garrison

    Show Notes: Episode CXXVIII (Sunday, March 14th, 2021)

    Hosts: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397), Joe Mignano (SL-12743), Marcus Dohring (TK-14057) & Todd Felton (TB-10078)

    Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

    Post Production: Joe Mignano (SL-12743)

    Recent News

    Mission Reports

    • Empire City Garrison attends Nicholas Center Zoomiverse
    • Dune Sea Garrison virtually visits Children’s Hospital
    • Empire City Garrison reads stories for Library May the Fourth program (photo)
    • Empire City Garrison supports CPNassau Virtual Polar Plunge (photo, News report, Team ECG fundraising page)
    • Outpost 42 Garrison troops multiple Child Cancer Foundation events
    • Empire City Garrison attends CPNassau vaccine distribution event (raffle draw video)

    Upcoming Events

    • Outpost 42 Garrison invited to St. Patrick’s Day Parade

    Shout Out

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    14 March 2021, 11:20 pm
  • 52 minutes 13 seconds
    501stCast Classics: Episode 9: February 20th, 2008: We’re all FanBoys here

    Show Notes: Episode IX (February 20th, 2008, re-released March 3rd, 2021)

    Hosts: Dean (TK-899), Varza (DZ-8772) and Rich (IC-9577)

    Content Development: Nicky Blum (DZ-8397)

    Post-Production: Rich Sigfrit (IC-9577) (for original release), Joe Mignano (SL-12743) (for re-release)

    Recent News

    • Website reminders
    • Stump the Trooper
    • Star Garrison at photoshoot for FanBoys, plus discussion on FanBoy rumors
    • Great Lakes Garrison in Matt Busch’s How to Draw Star Wars, Season 2 trailer
    • Star Wars: The Clone Wars in theatres soon, new costumes for the 501st Legion
    • Matt Wood nominated for Oscar
    • Imperial Knight Ganner Krieg action figure unveiled (Thomas Spanos, Rebelscum archive)
    • Traveling TIE Pilot – Jet Wash
    • Ray Park cast as Snake Eyes
    • New 501st Outpost for Bolivia
    • Music Segment from Nordic Garrison
    • Send your suggestions for topics to [email protected], call our hotline at 828-419-0501 or post to our Facebook page.

    Mission Reports

    • Mexican Garrison helps clean up Tijuana Beach
    • German Garrison enjoys Karneval Season
    • Where Science Meets Imagination traveling museum exhibit stops in Philadelphia PA (photo slideshow)
    • Mountain Garrison’s Dewback Ridge Squad troops blood drive
    • Great Lakes Garrison attends Winter Festival
    • Star Wars: the Exhibition in Brussels

    A Different Point of View – Episode 1

    Upcoming Events
    • Migennes Collector Convention in France
    • Walks and Marathons coming up
    • PSA from TD-9993
    • Quick Calendar run-down

    Shout Out

    • Give-Away/Contest
    • Website reminders

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    4 March 2021, 2:28 am
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