Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and Mrbubble!

Oh my goodness, can this be possible? I guess it is! This is a brand new, fresh podcast of Yivvits and MrBubble, where we catch up with the boys as they discuss Sony, Star Wars Galaxies, the new Rebels cartoon, and the future of the emulator "Swgemu." Throughout the episode, look out for plenty of familiar voices, soundboard playfulness, deep thoughts and concepts, plus exciting new dance moves. Yivvits and MrBubble are back, so come and join us for new adventures!

It's been a while but we are finally back in the swing of things! Much like a moisture vaporator that never quite performed as well as Owen Lars expected, it won't be long before the SWG power generators are shut down one last time. On the plus side, your pals Yivvits and MrBubble are still here! In this episode, first we fill you in on why this episode took so long. Then, we talk to an old in-game friend and yammer some more about SWG closing. Next, because you, our listeners, haven't been sending us enough questions/comments, we spend way too long talking about radial arm saws. (When have we ever stayed on topic?) Finally, another old friend of the podcast calls in to chat about the closing of SWG, none other than Jason "Pex" Ryan! Enjoy!

Episode 142 is our first live call in show and we had a blast hearing from you! You'll probably remember some of our callers from previous episodes or the SWG forums. Hear what they have to say about the closure of SWG, what games they'll be playing, and much more. Didn't get a chance to call us? You're in luck! We'll be making this a fairly regular addition to the show. Be sure to follow our Twitter or join our Facebook group so you know when the next live call in time is scheduled!

After an extremely crazy start to summer Yivvits and MrBubble are back! As we mentioned in episode 140, each show will now be "disclaimed" by one of listeners reading the SWG Pledge. This week it's Jackson - thanks Jackson! Next, we begin to plan for the return of our in-game parties in 2012. Unfortunately, our plans hit one impassable roadblock. MrBubble talks about his recent stroke and fills us in on his progress (he's doing great!). He's also had some time to try out another MMORPG and even check out the SWG EMU. All this and much more in Episode 141!

Many of you have been worried what the closure of SWG means for the YaMB podcast. It doesn’t mean anything. Perhaps you didn’t notice it, but about a year ago we stopped introducing our show as “SWG with” but we still talked about SWG a fair amount. We’ve got no reason to stop our show as long as you all enjoy it. Over the next few months you can bet there’s going to be a LOT of SWG talk and after that we’ll find other fun stuff to talk about. SOE and Lucas Arts might be killing the most unique MMORPG experience ever created, but we aren’t going anywhere.

Hi again everybody! You’ll be happy to hear that MrBubble came home this past Friday! He’s really happy to finally be home and has thoroughly enjoyed all of your messages. It will still take time and some therapy to fully regain the use of his right leg/arm but his progress is really amazing. Motions he couldn’t make after the stroke are now coming back. He’s able to get around the house and up/down stairs. Pretty soon he’ll start re-learning Basic Dance although he suspects there will be a lot of /flo 7’s at first.

Thanks again for keeping MrB in your thoughts and if you haven’t sent him a message yet please do so!

Hello friends! MrBubble has been listening to all of the voice mail messages you’ve been sending (and the forum posts) and is really enjoying them! If you haven’t done so already, send him a voice mail! Thank you so much for being supportive – it means a lot!

Here’s a little update: The stroke didn’t paralyze him, cause any lasting speech problems, nor did it affect his cognitive abilities. It certainly didn’t affect his sense of humor. I visited him on Tuesday and when I walked into his room he slowly looked up at me and in a pitiful voice said, “Who are you?” It took me a few seconds to realize he was kidding (lol). Movement of his right arm/hand and leg/foot was affected but the rehabilitation (at the Mayo hospital) is helping to bring that back. Yesterday he worked quite a bit on walking. It will take time for him to get to 100% but so far his progress is great! I’ll update you again in a day or two.

Thanks again for sending him all of the encouragement and get-well wishes! See the original post for the voice mail number if you haven’t sent one yet!

About a week ago my best buddy John (you know him as MrBubble on our podcast) suffered a stroke. He’s currently going through some rehabilitation and your words of encouragement would mean a great deal to him. I’d love for all of our listeners to leave a get-well message for MrBubble on our toll free voice mail number. Unlike other messages you leave us, these *will not* be played on any future show. I’ll be forwarding them directly to him.

Leave your messages at: (888) 900-9262

Take 60 seconds and leave MrB a message - He’ll really appreciate it! As for our podcast, it will be on vacation until MrBubble is ready to go again.

Thank you everybody!
Brent (aka Yivvits)

Looking for something to do while you sit patiently at your computer or TV, waiting for some indication of when SOE or PSN might come back online? Need something to fill up all the free time you've had lately? You've already watched some informational videos about the honey badger, so what else is there? Maybe this will help - a new episode of Yivvits & MrBubble! This one was recorded prior to Sony Online going Offline. It's got everything: a new 'challenge' for you, info about the new free character transfer service in SWG, space bounty hunting, Yivvits longing for the old days, and Mr. Bubble singing show tunes. See? Everything!

Looking for an episode of Yivvits and MrBubble with LOTS of Star Wars Galaxies content? Look no further than episode 139! MrBubble has been popping in to check out the recent entertainer update and in between his grueling dance sessions he's been playing with some of the vendor and bazaar changes from previous game updates. Also this week - we chat about the recent SOE layoffs, the current producer's letter, and read a bunch of messages from you!

Start your day off right with a delicious helping of Yivvits and MrBubble! We begin this episode with an update on we've been playing - Yivvits has been running around in DC Universe Online and MrBubble has been flinging some Angry Birds. After another Mystery Beverage we listen to something sent to us by SOE's Jason "Pex" Ryan. We won't spoil the fun in the show notes, but it has to do with SWG and you won't hear it *anywhere* else! We finish things up with a discussion on the value of a product having lots of "likes" on Facebook.

Happy Holidays from Yivvits and MrBubble! Here's your gift from us - another episode of YaMB! There isn't much to say about this one other than e-mail, e-mail, E-MAIL! We have a bunch of e-mails to go through and they cover all sorts of topics such as SWG, old vs. young Aunt Beru, and gathering around map readers. If you'd like to send us a gift in return we'd love for you to shoot us an e-mail, or better yet, a voice mail message!

Welcome back to another episode of Yivvits and MrBubble! We start out this episode with a rousing discussion about raw foods and reality shows based on little people. After those important discussions we move on to a big announcement about the future of Yivvits and MrBubble in Star Wars Galaxies! We round things out with a brief look at the recent SWG producer's letter and then end this one a little shorter than usual. No worries, now we have even MORE to talk about in the next episode!

Greetings friends! We're so glad you could join us for another episode of Yivvits and MrBubble! Here is what you'll find inside Episode 134:

MrBubble goes on a trip to visit his brother
Pirates of the Burning Seas goes free to play
EQ2 server mergers, oh noes!
Lots of SWG specific listener e-mails - Keep them coming!
Listener voice mail messages, and tons of laughs!

Hello and welcome to another episode of Yivvits and MrBubble! This week we continue to answer more of your voice and e-mail questions. Thanks to all of you who are sending us stuff to talk about! Remember, your questions and comments drive what is discussed on the show so don't be shy - you've got nothing to lose - send us an e-mail or leave us a voice mail message ! Also this week we discuss the finer points of running a BBS, chat with MrBubble's cleaning droid, Jane, and Yivvits vents his recent frustrations with his longtime favorite gaming company.

Here it is, another action packed episode of YaMB! We have a lot to talk about this week thanks to you, our listeners. (keep sending in those e-mails and voice mails!) You're sure to enjoy all of the SWG talk again this week including a magnificent rehash of a past discussion - the expansions SWG SHOULD have had: SWG The Empire Strikes Back and SWG The Return of the Jedi! We'll also take a quick look at the September producer's letter and a bunch of your messages. Sprinkle in our usual antics and there you have it, episode 132!

Welcome to another episode of Yivvits and MrBubble! This week we have a pile of listener e-mail messages to read through, we discuss the Clone Wars Adventures, and offer our thoughts about the longevity of SWG. We also take a quick look at the recently released "free-to-play" version of EQ2 and wonder if something similar could work with SWG. If you've been hoping for more SWG talk, this episode is for you! Remember, your questions and comments drive what we discuss, so keep sending us those voice and e-mail messages!

He's got a red head, loves Diet Pepsi Max, and recently used up one of his nine lives. He's RedHeadedTim the podcast librarian and he's our guest for the entire episode! We've been fairly light on SWG news lately but Tim has been playing like crazy and has a lot to talk about. Also in this episode: some of Tim's "Tuesday Tips," another mystery beverage (the worst one yet), and the *real* culprit behind the broken oil pipe.

Here comes another delicious helping of SWGwYaMB! This is yet another addition to our collection of gab-fest episodes. Of course, that describes about 98% of our shows. We touch a lot of topics including: more NPR comedy, MrBubble's recent exploration into a certain Facebook game, 2012 predictions, listener e-mail, and a bunch of your voice mail messages. Oh yeah, we even talk about SWG at some point! Enjoy, and we'll see you again soon!

Just in time for your weekend is Episode 127 of SWGwYaMB! Not as much SWG discussion as other episodes, but it IS full of everything you love about us (or, everything you love to hate). We bid farewell to MrBubble's first MMO, There.com and consider what parts of SWG were influenced by the kind of gameplay There offered. One of your favorite past bits is back, the mystery brown-bag beverage and Yivvits picked a great one. We have a TON of your voice mail messages to play and we answer an e-mail question. Finally, MrBubble has a special treat for us! We won't spoil it here though.

Well hello there! So nice of you to join us for another installment of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble. This one has something for everyone! Yivvits talks about the new GCW system and quickly goes over the latest "Letter from the Producer." MrBubble updates us on what he's been playing while enjoying more expensive pistachio nuts. Finally, we have a single lonely voice mail message, we chat with our buddy Yoda, and have some fun with download statistics.

One follow up to this episode - Since we recorded it, our friend "RedHeadedTim" the Podcast Librarian is doing great! He's on the mend now and we hope to see him again soon!

Here is a little something for you to enjoy while defending (or destroying) Bestine tonight! First up, we dedicate this episode to our friend "Red Headed Tim" aka the podcast librarian who is currently in the hospital. Get well soon Tim! The cantina just isn't the same without you! Next, we go over our first impressions of STO and MrBubble has some fun in Free Realms. We also talk about the recent update that has finally brought the Galactic Civil War in SWG front and center. Finally, we tell you our own hopes for the coming year in SWG.

Hi friends! Our first 'normal' episode of 2010 is really from 2009, crazy! We held this one back in order to focus on our holiday special. Actually, the delay allowed it to ripen on the vine and grow into a deliciously plump episode. Yivvits describes a new MMO he's developing, we hear about Obi-Wan's latest business venture, and we play a bunch of YOUR voice mail messages! (And yes, we know the intro says 'episode 123' :-p)

We hope all of you had fun with family and ate lots of food during the past couple weeks! What’s that you say? You felt like something was missing from your Life Day celebrations? An empty feeling in the pit of your stomach, roughly the size and shape of a Yivvits and MrBubble Holiday Special podcast? Fear not! Soon, your hunger will be satiated! I can’t say when exactly, but it won’t be 6 months from now, it won’t be 2 months, it won’t even be 2 weeks! Stay tuned!

Your Pals,
Yivvits & MrBubble

Haven't listened to episode 120 yet? Well you better get going because here's 121! This week we welcome Padme back to the show and we have a new sponsor! We find out that MrBubble has fooled all of us and he's really a Jawa (which explains a lot), Yivvits has a new power-rant you won't want to miss, we remember an event that happened in November of 2005, the producer's letter, music and dance, Chronicles, oh my gosh so much! As for the roller grill... we aren't going to spoil that one in the show notes. You'll have to listen!

Here is the latest episode of SWGwYaMB! This one was crafted with loving care using only the softest handpicked silk, the most luxurious cashmere, and only the finest ribbons. The most important part of this week's show is the fact that our old pal Obi-Wan is back in the studio! How can you top that? We can't, but this episode also contains the following ingredients: We are sick of the no-trade game mechanic, how to become the assistant podcast librarian, we BOTH played some SWG, we listen to some voicemail messages, and we try to figure out the state of the game.

Hello again friends! We're finally settling into our new studio and boy do we have a lot to chat about. In this episode MrBubble talks about the sorts of things he searches the Internet for when he can't sleep and this leads us to a new game, "Reptoid, Robot, or Real?" Listen to find out how we classified Smed, Draakull, and other very important people. We answer a letter from a listener on Bria and then get updates on what we've both been doing in real life and in-game.

If you remember from our last episode we are currently in the process of moving into a new recording studio. Unfortunately, construction was delayed when the contractor uncovered a nest of lava fleas in Yivvits' house but do not fear, for here is another "From the Couch" episode! Listen as we discuss topics such as: what we've been up to, does SWG have enough developers, and potted plants!

[Thank you to our podcast librarian "RedHeadedTim" for reviewing (proofing) this week's show! This episode was recorded prior to the release of game update 13.]

Hello again everybody! We're currently in the process of moving our studio to a new location but that doesn't stop us from gabbing about Star Wars Galaxies! We broke out the mobile recording rig and whipped up this little beauty for ya. We discuss the recently announced server closures (which opens up a few old wounds), the upcoming Chronicles update, and MrBubble's favorite reality TV series. Studio or no studio, you can't keep Yivvits and MrBubble down!

Hey looky here, a new episode of SWGwYaMB! In this episode we read a couple of letters from listeners and one includes a nice little gift. This, of course, made us very happy. The happiness continued with some great voice mail messages, updates on what we've both been doing the past few weeks, and some Update 12 discussion. Unfortunately, the happy streak ends when MrBubble finds out that Yivvits "forgot" to edit out some bits from the last episode. In an attempt to help MrBubble, Yivvits asks an old friend to stop by and share some of his sage advice.

Download and listen now! We'll be back in September with even more Yivvits and MrBubble tomfoolery! (Also, this episode was recorded before Update 12 went live. Anything we discussed may have changed when the update was pushed to live.)

Here it is, our gargantuan two hour long Fan Faire 2009 Memories episode! You've probably listened to the SWG panels we recorded, but this is the episode where we pull it all together and tell you about our Fan Faire experiences. In fact, there's so much SWGwYaMB goodness in this one that we had to resort to using bullet points for the show notes! Here are just a few of the things in this episode:

We discuss the Chronicle Master system and tell you what we think it means for the game Overview of our time in Vegas Interviews with a bunch of SWG players Interviews with Teesquared, AdeptStrain, Debysue and even Virrago (Who is Debysue? You'll have to listen to find out!) MrBubble falls in love ... ? Voicemails from listeners telling us what they think of the planned additions to SWG Everything else you've come to expect from your pals, Yivvits and MrBubble.

Also, this one marks the 4th anniversary of our podcast! Not many shows make it past a year, let alone four, and we're now one of the longest running MMORPG podcasts out there. We can't thank you enough for your continued interest in our show!

Thanks for listening everybody, and enjoy!
Yivvits and MrBubble

This is part two of the two hour long "Galactic Gathering" panel. In this panel the developers explained what the rest of this year holds for SWG and answered a ton of questions from the audience. Also, Dotanuki spent some time explaining Death Troopers in greater detail. If you're still not exactly sure what Death Troopers will mean for SWG then listening to this panel is a must. The gathering also included some trivia, 'Happy 6th Birthday SWG!' cake, and a Wookiee roar contest.

This is part one of the two hour long "Galactic Gathering" panel. In this panel the developers explained what the rest of this year holds for SWG and answered a ton of questions from the audience. Also, Dotanuki spent some time explaining Death Troopers in greater detail. If you're still not exactly sure what Death Troopers will mean for SWG then listening to this panel is a must. The gathering also included some trivia, 'Happy 6th Birthday SWG!' cake, and a Wookiee roar contest.

This was the podcasting discussion panel which MrBubble and I participated in. The audience was mostly made up of EQ/EQ2 players as there happened to be a SWG TCG panel at the same time. I think Brenlo "I'm Alan" Crosby scheduled it that way as payback for all the sound clips of him we've played on our show. Ah, of course I'm only kidding! I'm Alan! /grin. Special thanks to SOE for letting us participate in the panel again this year. It is always a really fun discussion! Also, thanks to Eldarwen and DrQuest for asking us some great questions. (Please note that the panel discussion was rather candid and contains a few... tasteless jokes.)

What an exciting week! Fan Faire 2009, Empire Day in SWG, another TCG expansion with even more "exciting" loot, and now this - a new episode of SWGwYaMB! In this episode we talk about our Fan Faire plans, hash out a couple of ideas for SWG, and once again remind everybody why we feel the way in which the free character transfers were done actually hurt rather than helped the community. We also have some more voice mail from listeners weighting in on our continuing debate: Hide or display your toys when dating? We finish up the show by opening up a gift one of our listeners sent us.

We have so many exciting things to discuss in this episode! In fact, we got so excited that we read the wrong date during the intro. Thankfully, we were able to hire an affordable voice over actor to fix the problem. I think he's a pretty close match for MrBubble so you won't even notice it! We start out this episode with some discussion about SOE's most recent release, Free Realms. Like we always do, we work Star Wars into even this topic. Incredible! We also discuss the recently announce shutdown of The Matrix Online and Yivvits has an idea for keeping even "closed" MMO's alive (in a sort of blue glowy sense). MrBubble talks about his most recent business venture on the outskirts of Mos Eisley and some plans he has for Fan Faire.

Hello friends! This week's episode is a "Dantastic" mix of topics! Some listener voice mail messages prompt us to revisit a bunch of discussions from previous episodes including the most recent debate, "should you hide your geek toys before a date visits?" Also, we give some advice to a couple of aspiring podcasters, give a shout-out to one of our loyal podcast fans, and comment on the new housing choices introduced in SWG game update 9. Oh! We also announce that we'll be at Fan Faire 2009 in Las Vegas and once again participating in the podcast discussion panel!

You're probably wondering, "Hey! Where's episode 110?" Well, one of our guests in 110 (the "missing" 2008 YaMB Holiday Extravaganza) has yet to return his release papers. Until we get them, we can't put the show out. I won't say who it is... but his name rhymes with Pando Ralcissian. So, while you wait please enjoy episode 111!

First, Yivvits and MrBubble both put down their bets on when Game Update 9 would go live. Since the update went live last week you'll find out if our guesses were even close! Next, MrBubble tells us about his trip to visit our podcast librarian, Red Headed Tim, we debate whether or not it is best for geeks to hide their toys when asking a date over, and we bring up a couple ideas for SWG. Finally, MrBubble rates which SWG species are the most drama prone.

Welcome to another installment of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! First up, MrBubble finally explains why he doesn't like worms. Yes, ever since the show started in 2005 we know you've all been waiting to find out why that is. Your wait is over! Thankfully, later in the episode Yivvits ties this story back into the Star Wars universe - amazing! Next, we bring you up to speed on what we've been doing in SWG (and other games), followed by some great voice mail messages from our listeners. We finish off the show with a quick run-down of what's coming in game update 9 and MrBubble reveals which clothing item he most wants added to the game.

Welcome to another fine episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! Recently while shopping for some MSE droids, Yivvits picked up a new studio helper droid, Roger. We think you'll like him just as much as we do. Next, we catch up on voice mails and letters from you, our fantastic listeners! Then, a very special treat - the reading of a letter MrBubble wrote all the way back in 1990. What was it about? You'll have to listen to find out! Finally, we round out the show with our honest feelings about where TCG loot is taking the game.

In addition to the bubbling fountains of chocolate, classy tuxedo wearing protocol droids, and those juicy camby berries, Chief Chripa brought something else for you - a brand new episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! In this episode we read a letter from one of our listeners, discuss the Ewok Festival of Love, Lando finds out just how good Nutty Bars are, and we come to the conclusion that micro-transactions are already part of Star Wars Galaxies. Enjoy!

After a short mid-winter break we're back in the groove and have SO much to talk about! Since our last episode we've officially made the move to our new home galaxy, Shadowfire, and to our amazement we didn't end up getting transferred to The Matrix Online or Minesweeper. Also this week: the Ewok Festival of Love, wandering slice hounds, a hard core PvP/instance runner finds his true calling, and MrBubble explains how we could get gardening using already in-game stuff. So, won't you join us for a little refreshment?

Well hello there friends! We thought it was time for a little YaMB update so here it is.

While we'll never forget that SOE/LA did not give players a real choice in the matter of transferring, there's not much else to say or do about it. To that end, we've both completed our transfers to the Shadowfire galaxy and have started to rebuild the city of Yamborra - this time on... Dantooine. We're on Dantooine! So far we've been enjoying our new home and we hope to see all of our friends there! Thank you for all the great times Valcyn, and thank you Shadowfire for giving us such a warm welcome.

We STILL have a really great holiday show in the works although we'll probably put a little different spin on it seeing as it's been a month since the holiday season. Not to worry though, we're still here and even more important... in the words of our pal Cliegg Lars, we have a LOT to talk about! So stay tuned!

Keep following our twitter , podcast feed , and our forums for breaking news about the podcast and podcast parties!

Your pals,
Yivvits & MrBubble

(You can find Yamborra on Dantooine at 5564 -4420, on the Shadowfire galaxy.)

Busy times! With Life Day ending, thoughts of the upcoming Free Character Transfers looming in our heads, and Sean Trenwell's loss in the recent Bestine election, we thought you'd all enjoy a little comic relief in the form of a new installment of SWGwYaMB! This is really good stuff - seriously! We discuss this year's Life Day festivities, ponder what sort of problems the FCT might cause, and listen to some more of your voice mails. Oh! We also reveal our new official home server. Yes, it's unscripted, 100% seat-of-the-pants action!

Coming soon: Our 3rd annual Holiday Extravaganza show!

Here's a pre-Christmas gift for all of you - a brand new episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! We INSIST you open this one right away!

Inside you will find some raw emotions and reactions to the announcement of the Free Character Transfer Service, we play some listener voicemail, Yivvits digs deep again for another installment of "Tre File Treasures with Yivvits", and the biggest gift we can imagine giving you all - a Brand New Character! This character made an unexpected visit and felt so comfortable talking with us, we think he'll be around a while.

So please don't worry about cleaning up the wrapping paper, start playing this episode!

Hi kids!

On tonight's show Yivvits is deeply engrossed in a brand-new whodunit, called "The Wampa Mystery," and is, understandably, a nail-biting wreck. Making matters worse, MrBubble's amateur attempts at fortune telling point to his ultimate "murder." The icing on the cake is a misunderstood conversation between Swiftwind and his agent, Tutone. Swiftwind decides to pour a sedative for Yivvits so that he can relax, but he thinks it's poison. With what he believes is his last burst of energy, he hastens to Mos Eisley to confront Swiftwind with his bowcaster.

No no no, that's for another day, but since it's only been a week since last time we had to come up with SOMETHING. Actually, this is a fun episode! We get a voicemail which stirs the free CTS pot again, talk about what's going on in life, and introduce a soon-to-be-classic new feature: "TRE File Treasures with Yivvits," where Yivvits digs DEEEEEEEEEEEP into the TRE files to reveal unexpected treats!

Oh... Buy our product!

Your pals,
Yivvits & MrBubble

It wasn't but a few years ago that two friends had a vision. Their goals were lofty. People said it couldn't be done. Against all odds they achieved unthinkable wealth and the respect of thousands. But enough about Hall and Oates, this is the 100th episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble!

When we started the show in 2005 we had no idea where it would lead or if we'd even make more than six episodes. This episode is packed full of everything you love about our show. Who is the Grand Admin and what the heck is "The SWIG?" Join Yivvits and MrBubble as they find out just how important their show is... to everybody! Two very special guests join us for this milestone episode, we play the dozens of congratulatory messages you left us, and we round things out with cake!

We'd like to thank everybody for listening to our show over the years. Like we always say, it's all about the people. We look forward to even more fun!

This is our last episode... before number 100! Heh, you were a little worried there huh! We recorded this show shortly before Yivvits was encased in carbonite for his flight to Las Vegas. Just as that block of carbonite encased Yivvits, this episode encases everything you love about Yivvits & MrBubble. Now that voice chat is live in SWG, MrBubble is finding out most of those woman he talks to might not be woman at all. Big surprise there. Also in this episode we chat with two of the best RP and event promoters in the game, our friend Sipam from Valcyn and the lovely Lona of Starsider!

The ribbon banners are posted outside of the Theed Palace and that can only mean one thing, a new episode of SWGwYaMB! One question has been on everybody's mind lately: Is there going to be another Star Wars MMORPG? We call our pal Brent, host of the VirginWorlds podcast (www.virginworlds.com), to see what he thinks. (On a side note, he was right! Let this episode serve as a testament to his wisdom of the MMORPG world.) We also talk about some exciting things coming to SWG - the in-game browser and voice chat, big changes for munitions traders, and of course the recently announced SWG virtual trading card game, Champions of the Force!

Hey, look at this! It's another episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! The longest running, best produced, most ribbon filled podcast focusing on Star Wars and SWG! MrBubble has been volunteering at the Minnesota Science Museum and recently had the chance to meet Anthony Daniels. Of course, being a fine ambassador for our state MrBubble just had to go and offend poor Mr. Daniels. Never trust a Sullustan to do a Wookiee's job.

Also in this episode, a former SWG developer has been trying to set the story straight about the now legendary NGE. We'll take a look at what he has to say and talk to a couple of listeners to hear what they think. Finally, just who IS Alan anyway?

Hello friends! June has arrived and with it another fine episode of everybody's favorite podcast, The Hello Kitty Kast... oh wait wrong game /wink. No, it's your pals Yivvits and MrBubble!

One of our callers in Episode 95 asked if Wookiees might become a mountable species (like a bantha or a swoop). This perked up Yoda's ears so we thought we'd better give that player a call this week. We continue to discuss the growing server population issue (no pun intended) and MrBubble checks out another server. Don't forget, we want to have some of YOU on our show! Listen for all the details. So fire up that Microsoft Zune, grab a box of Swiss Cake Rolls, and enjoy the show!

Rejoice, for we once again are taking calls on the air! Yup, that's right, and our guest this week is a player you might remember from a previous episode. (We remember him because he delivers The Holy Food, sometimes referred to as "pizza".) Our pal Jar Jar has never eaten pizza so we try to help him determine what kind of pie to get. We also listen to some voicemails and one in particular catches Yivvits' attention. Finally, we wish our old pal Jason "Gnomish Steamfists Pex" Ryan well as he heads off to support an upcoming SOE title. As a added bonus, we speak out about SOE's decision to discontinue live event support in SWG.

Welcome again to another fine installment of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! Game Update 3 is upon us and even though the focus is on Jedi and bounty hunters it might turn out to be Yivvits' favorite. Why? There are at least 4 reasons, but you'll just have to download and listen to find out! We answer a couple of listener e-mails and round things out with some great voicemail messages. More? More did you spake? Oh yes, but again, you'll just have to download and listen!

In this very special episode of SWGwYaMB we share with you what we think Star Wars Galaxies needs the most right now. It'll never really happen, but while recording we felt strangely warmed - there was a sort of electricity in the air. Some may say we were visited by the spirit of Yoda but whatever it was, even if for a fleeting moment, our vision of SWG felt real to us. We hope to share a little bit of that with you, so download and listen!

This episode starts out with a continuation of our AFK play discussion. To Yivvits' surprise, MrBubble has redefined his stance on decay. Wonders never cease! After talking about some of the entertainer changes in Game Update 2 MrBubble has added additional storage droids to his data pad in order to store all the new ribbons he'll be crafting. We wrap things up with voice mail and a dialogue about what we believe to be SWG's biggest enemy right now. Believe it or not, we don't think it is a lack of content or empty servers.

Oh dear, oh dear... Apparently, Yivvits forgot to take his anti-rant medication and wouldn't you know it, the subjects of AFK play and decay pop up. MrBubble defuses the situation and we end up having a interesting discussion on those subjects. Some new entertainer stuff is coming in Game Update 2 and this has MrBubble waving ribbons like crazy! Of course our usual pals are with us in the studio, Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon, Jar Jar, and we have a plethora of topics to discuss. Just a typical episode of SWGwYaMB!

The highly anticipated pageant is over and Elishen the Rebel Twi'lek was crowned Miss Valcyn 2008! Congratulations Elishen! Sadly, the pageant sponsors wouldn't let MrBubble participate (thank you to Kuat Yards for voting no!). Ever since SOE announced their plans to add voice chat to their games, MrBubble has been just a little worried about how all those lovely "female" entertainers he hangs around are going to sound. Thankfully, a honest to goodness female player left us a voicemail message; it made MrBubble feel a little better. Not a lot of game news this week, but somehow we managed to fill one and a half hours with SWG and SW goodness. It's a gift, and a curse.

MrBubble has had his first taste of gunboat combat, and MrBubble likes! Find out he likes about the latest addition to the game. Our in-game Super Bowl party was a big success and this week we'll give you all the details about the big screen TV, the Bothan baked beans, and the specially equipped restroom for Ithorians (don't ask). There's lots more in this episode including a bunch of voicemail! Enjoy!

So many exciting things to talk about this week! Chapter 8 is live and pilots everywhere are rejoicing, ground-pounders are trying their luck at the Imperial Star Destroyer heroic encounter, and most importantly - PvPers have a new favorite weapon, the deadly feather duster! We have a new studio guest this week, more of your voice mail to play, and find out we aren't the only SWG players in our home town.

It's here! Chapter 8! We have so much to talk about... just not in this episode of the show. Last October the Family Guy aired a special Star Wars episode, Blue Harvest. If you've been listening to our show for a while you might already know this, but Yivvits & MrBubble aren't fans of Family Guy. However, seeing as this episode was about our favorite subject we had to check it out. In fact, we even made a mini-podcast episode out of the whole ordeal, and here it is! Only 3 months late!

Hah! Bet you weren't expecting a new episode so soon, but here it is! Recently while MrBubble was waving his ribbons in the cantina he overheard some people talking about "server merges" and how "dead the server is." We beg to differ! Listen and find out why. Also in this episode we play a whole bunch of great voicemail messages from our listeners, MrBubble tells us about his KOTOR adventure, and Yivvits gets excited for a new show on the FoodTV network, Aunt Beru's Kitchen.

What a way to start off the New Year! Don't miss this, our THIRD annual Holiday Extravaganza podcast! It has everything you need to stay in that holiday mood for just a little longer: comedy, root leaf cider, Star Wars presents, ribbons, and of course - songs from the one, the only, the Star Wars Christmas album, "Christmas in the Stars!"

Season's Greetings from Yivvits & MrBubble!

Congratulations! You have added Episode 84 to your Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble collection! Yes, Chapter 7 is live and Yivvits and MrBubble have been collecting all kinds of junk. In this episode we share some of the neat items we've found since the chapter went live. Yivvits located some messages for the voicemail collection, adds another item to his rant collection, and MrBubble nearly completes his pretty ribbon collection. Utinni!

Welcome back for another installment of SWG with Yivvits and MrBubble! In this episode, Yivvits continues to talk about his pet bordok, Farnsworth. MrBubble babbles about some commercials he saw while watching a downloaded TV show (don't worry, Yivvits didn't get it either). We talk about space and one of our wishes for Chapter 8, play some more of your messages, and reveal our brand new toll-free voicemail number! Episode 83 will have you saying "Yummy!"

In this episode we find out why everybody leaving the restrooms of the SOE offices has a little spring in their step. We finally get back to playing some of your voicemail messages and are surprised that one of them is from Watto (we just assumed he couldn't afford a phone). Also in this episode: MrBubble does combat, Yivvits rants about something, and a true story that reinforces the obvious fact that we truly are big Star Wars geeks.

Welcome back to another exciting new episode of SWGwYaMB; we're so glad you could join us! In this episode a couple of our very favorite past guests are back and one of them brought along an exciting new board game. Also in this episode, MrBubble discovers some wonderful new smells, Yivvits talks about his mutation difficulties, and we give a quick report on the recent "Sizzling Summer Crawl 2007" cantina crawl event!

Monday September 3rd at 2pm Central Daylight Time there will be a Yivvits and MrBubble party on Valcyn! We don't have the location picked yet so check the SWG forums or our forums at http://www.yivvitsandmrbubble.com/ for more information (we'll post the location sometime Sunday evening).

This date and time is very exciting to us because it's Labor Day in America, so a lot of people will be off work, and 7pm or 8pm in Europe! Finally our European friends can be awake and coherant! (I don't know about the Dutch, though. I KEED, I KEED!!!)

Please feel free to forward this to guilds or friends and lets have some fun!

Your pals,
Yivvits and MrBubble

The following link should help you determine what time the party will be where you live. TimeAndDate.Com page for Minneapolis MN (the time zone we are located in)

Didn't get to SOE's Fan Faire 2007 in Las Vegas? No worries because we did and we're happy to tell you all about it! MrBubble didn't arrive until late Saturday but Yivvits was there from the first party to the final buffet. This was the very first time Star Wars Galaxies was officially included in the festivities at Fan Faire and already we can't wait for next year!

On the final night of the event we sat down and chatted with some of the folks who work on our favorite game: John Blakely, Chris Cao, Jesse "Loche" Benjamin, and Jason "Pex" Ryan. Finally, we round out the show with a couple of Star Wars Mad Libs.

Remember, what happens in Vegas... goes on our podcast!

This episode was recorded during the week of the 4th of July holiday and how better to celebrate than to cook up some brats and enjoy the company of friends and family. Governor Tarkin and Princess Leia put aside their differences for one day and joined us in the studio. How civil of them! Yivvits has been quite a busy Wookiee the past few weeks engineering and raising his pets. MrBubble tells us about his wonderful neighbors; a story any self respecting Star Wars nerd will appreciate. All this and so much more!

Yivvits is attending the 2007 SOE Fan Faire in Las Vegas, August 2nd - 5th! Information about the Fan Faire can be found here: http://events.station.sony.com/fanfaire/

Kick off your shoes and push back the recliner because it's time for another episode of Star Wars Galaxies with Yivvits and MrBubble! Is it possible? Is it true? Has Yivvits actually been playing the game more again? It is true, it IS true! We're both really upbeat about the direction Chapter 6 is taking the game. However, we can't say the same for the SWG NFE, or "New Forums Experience." Mac guy stops by to tell us about a new venture his favorite company has entered into and it isn't the iPhone. Finally, we have an *exclusive* special treat for you - The Chapter 5 Missing Song! (And this time it's no joke!)

"Beautiful, Beautiful Naboo"

A hill, a quaint nearby town, green grass, and an incredible view. Are we describing an idyllic painting? Nope, this is the location of our next Yivvits and MrBubble Sunday party! Stop by Naboo and see some friends (some long departed-- now returned!), dance, play music, socialize, pass out business cards... and have fun!!!

WHEN: Sunday June 24, 2007 8PM Central
WHERE: Valcyn, Naboo, Waypoint -842, 4348 (nearby shuttle is Amyrlin)

Your pals,
Yivvits and MrBubble

Happy Birthday Star Wars! Why, it seems like only yesterday you were nothing more than a little twinkle in Baron Papanoida's eye. In this episode we reflect on our earliest Star Wars memories and experiences. After the trip down memory lane we listen to some great messages from you, our devoted listeners. Chapter 6 is finally live in SWG and that has a certain Count very excited. The feeling is mutual, as we are also very happy with where Chapter 6 is taking the game. Finally, Yivvits speaks his final peace on one of his biggest problems with SWG.

Episode 77 - More content than you can wave a popsicle stick at!

"What *IS* this place???"

I dunno where Yivvits finds these places - must be something with that Wookiee smell, I mean SENSE of smell. Join us in a gully between some mountains on Endor at the basecamp and follow the banners up the hill to the dancestage. Stop by and say hello to your friends and fellow players and have some laughs!

We expected CH6 to be out by now, so I'll say what we said last week: This is our last party UNTIL CHAPTER 6 COMES OUT. Hah.

WHEN: Sunday May 20, 2007 8PM Central
WHERE Valcyn, Endor, pick the Yivvits Camp from shuttle or head to waypoint 3597, 4939

Your pals,
Yivvits and MrBubble

We were recently thrilled to have our first in-studio guests! He is perhaps the busiest shipwright on Valcyn, XO of the 77th "Phoenix" Fighter/Bomber Wing, and a General in the mighty Rebel Alliance. He's Canaryville!

Canary and his wife made the long trip from Mos Pax on Tatooine to our studio on Talus and we can't thank them enough. We find out what drives Canary's passion for SWG, what he'd like to see happen in the game, and what some of his favorite Star Wars moments are. We're just happy Mrs. Canaryville put up with three really big dorks during the visit.

Also in this episode, Yivvits and MrBubble are starting to see a possible light at the end of the SWG dark tunnel. We take a moment to go over some of the more exciting things happening with the upcoming Chapter 6 publish including Count Dookey's favorite, BM, and Storyteller.

Yivvits and MrBubble Party "Templetime!!!"

The Jedi Ruins on Dantooine are famous for one thing - site of a previous party! We had such good memories of a previous party we are going to do it again, so head on over to Dantooine on Valcyn! The town of Hope is only about 200m away and has your closest shuttle.

Stop on by and say hello, climb the creepy stairs, and dance on the rock flooring with your fellow friends and players!

WHEN: Sunday May 6, 2007
TIME: 8PM CENTRAL till 10PM AT LEAST **
WHERE: Valcyn, Dantooine, Jedi Ruins, near waypoint 4197, 5208

Your pals,
Yivvits and MrBubble

No Podcast Party tonight because an even bigger party is happening! Here's the info:

Please join us for Miss Valcyn 2007

The 5th Annual Galactic Beauty Pageant that celebrates Valcyn's community and our servers lovelist. Watch as we crown Miss Galactic Civil War and deleiver more than 50 million in cash and prizes.

Sunday, April 22nd
8pm EST (7pm CST, 5pm PST)
Serenity, Tatooine (city hall)
No fighting or spamming please.

Every couple of months we like to have a nice purifying cleansing by asking ourselves, "Where is this bus going." Episode 75 is that cleansing. The episode started out normal enough (from a certain point a view). MrBubble, being the joker he is, has played another prank on Yivvits and also has a story that gives us hope for the next generation of Star Wars fans. What sort of fun things does Yivvits have to talk about? He complains about Windows Vista. Finally, we have a candid discussion about the hope (or lack thereof) we have for Star Wars Galaxies, and ask ourselves: "When is enough, enough?"

Yet again, not a lot to discuss about Star Wars Galaxies this week (we recorded before Thunderheart announced his resignation) but never to fear - Yivvits and MrBubble *always* deliver. Even better, our pointless ramblings almost always tie into Star Wars or SWG.

Some weeks we have lots to talk about, others not so much. This is one of those "light" weeks yet somehow we churned out a 50 minute show. Amazing, isn't it? We have a very, very special guest in the studio this week; you won't want to miss our eye-opening conversation. MrBubble brings back one of our old (and favorite) bits, The Mystery Brown Paper Bag. What nasty drink or snack is he trying to serve Yivvits this time?

Even when there isn't a lot of SWG news you can be sure we'll keep you entertained. At the very least we'll entertain ourselves!