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05/05/2026

Happy Star Wars Day! A gift for all of you on this happiest of Star Wars Days is part 3 of The Force Awakens. May the fourth be with you!

https://cjiicochran.podbean.com/e/swtt-s6e1-the-awakening-of-the-force-part-3/

https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-star-wars-tech-talk-98483455

https://open.spotify.com/show/3i2V7yPn1f5RZKeHHOXlH4

Podcast · cjiicochran · Two career engineers taking a deep dive into the tech of a galaxy far, far away.

04/26/2026

As promised here is Part 2 of our discussion on The Force Awakens. In this episode we talk... Hey you! Saffen up! Safety first! All personnel to adhere to the approved safety programs! Are YOU up-to-date on YOUR safety training? !!SAFETY!!, or more accurately, the safety systems of the First Order Tie Fighter. The Empire was never one to put safety first but the First Order, surprisingly, had a more advanced Environmental, Health, and Safety office. So, make sure your five-point harness is securely fastened, you've read-and-understood all the safety SOPs and enjoy when Star Wars takes a rare turn and cares about the welfare and being of their personnel.

As promised here is Part 2 of the guys' discussion on The Force Awakens. In this episode J.T. And Shane talk... Hey you! Saffen up! Safety first! All personnel to adhere to the approved safety programs! Are YOU up-to-date on YOUR safety training? !!SAFETY!!, or more accurately, the safety systems of...

04/15/2026

Is it possible? Two episodes of SWTT in the same month? Isn't that one of the signs of the apocalypse? Well, while you're looking to the skies, we continue our holocron order of viewing the movies, and jump into the rejuvenation of the franchise; Episode VII: The Force Awakens. This episode is only part one of the discussion so if you want more TFA, your wish is our command! There is more to come (whether you like the sequels or not)! In this episode we talk about the long, honorable, and sometimes lucrative profession of finders-keepers. So, grab your make-shift sand sled and hoard your one quarter portion and listen to the Force as it enjoys a reawakening.

https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-4p2gj-a2671c

https://open.spotify.com/show/3i2V7yPn1f5RZKeHHOXlH4

Podcast · cjiicochran · Two career engineers taking a deep dive into the tech of a galaxy far, far away.

04/01/2026

Happy April Fools Day (in the U.S.A.). In this episode we're joined by the SWTT intern Chris and his lovely wife, Karen who has been bestowed with the title "Executive Star Wars Tech Talk Intern" demoting Chris to the AttSWTTEI - "Assistant to the Star Wars Tech Talk Executive Intern". In this episode we, and the interns, apply our analytical prowess to... Space Balls the lunch box! Space Balls the place matt! Space Balls the flame thrower! With the upcoming 2027 release of Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money; Mel Brooks is more than a national treasure. He is a universal gem. So, grab your favorite brand of hair comb, your industrial hair dryer, and join us (and the interns) to discuss when cue balls go to space!

Happy April Fools Day (in the U.S.A.). In this episode we are joined by the SWTT intern Chris and his lovely wife, Karen who has been bestowed with the title "Executive Star Wars Tech Talk Intern" demoting Chris to the AttSWTTEI - "Assistant to the Star Wars Tech Talk Executive Intern". In this epis...

11/29/2025

Author and podcaster Jason K Pargin asks the question, “Tell me your most radical position that cannot be placed on the left-right political spectrum”. Here’s mine… that we, as humans, are no different now than we have ever been in the history of our species.

11/27/2025

At long last! The wait is over! Part 2 of the episode on Return of the Jedi is here! Happy gobble gobble day (in the U.S.A.). We, along with our Star Wars Tech Talk intern, have finished our review of the technical conundrums of ROTJ. In this episode we talk Death Star 2, zero gravity poo pranks, and the mortality rate of the Ewok population (sad emoji). We also introduce a new segment of the show! "Inside the Engineer's Brain". So, enjoy as you take this day and boost your serotonin levels into the red zone!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lvLRIC3m3sYEONcxglL3r?si=89e9adb925a14dce

At long last! The wait is over! Part 2 of the episode on Return of the Jedi is here! Happy gobble gobble day (in the U.S.A.). The guys, along with the Star Wars Tech Talk intern, have finished their review of the technical conundrums of ROTJ. In this episode they talk Death Star 2, zero gravity poo....

05/18/2025

Hey y'all! Another episode of Star Wars Tech Talk is now streaming to the furthest reaches of the universe! In this episode we are joined by the (unpaid) SWTT intern, Mr. Chris R. (did we mention he's unpaid?). Three bonified and credentialled engineers discuss... ... ... du - doorsss... ... how in some instances the folks at Lucas Arts really seem to get it right, and... Goonieeesss in Spaaace. So, tune in and get your Iron Man on as we dive into the tech world of Return of the Jedi!

In this episode J.T. and Shane are joined by the (unpaid) SWTT intern, Mr. Chris R. (did we mention he's unpaid?). Three bonified and credentialled engineers discuss... ... ... du - doorsss... ... how in some instances the folks at Lucas Arts really seem to get it right, and... Goonieeesss in Spaaac...

03/27/2025

I know EXACTLY what you are thinking today. "If only someone, anyone, would please! please! pleeeeease! rank the Tolkien books based on the types and number of swords in each book!!! PLEASE!!!!!". Well!!!! You are in luck!!!!! Check out meboy, Isaac Cochran, who has done just such an analysis (that you cannot argue with, thus sayeth the Isaac). Enjoy!

Happy Tolkien Reading Day! 📖🧙‍♂️💍🧒🧝Personally, we're celebrating by requiring all employees to read the Hobbit by end of day ❤️--- ...

11/26/2024

Hey everybody! A new episode of Star Wars Tech Talk has hit the ether! The Empire Strikes Back is not only heralded as the greatest Star Wars movie made to date, but a cinematic masterpiece in its own right. We couldn't agree more. In this episode Shane and I rapid fire our knowledge all over the place talking about space slugs in the dating marketplace, the science of death, and the best reasons for talking out loud to yourself (despite who overhears you). So, get comfortable in your carbonite casing and enjoy when the Empire acts uppity and gets a little payback.

iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-star-wars-tech-talk-98483455/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3i2V7yPn1f5RZKeHHOXlH4?si=2296fa8724494cd1

Numero uno on Shane's list, The Empire Strikes Back is not only heralded as the greatest Star Wars movie made to date, but a cinematic masterpiece in its own right. Your hosts couldn't agree more. In this episode Shane and J.T. rapid fire their knowledge all over the place talking about space slugs....

08/26/2024

On the bench this week: Third verse, same as the first... (kudos if you can tell me what song that stanza comes from WITHOUT Googling it. No kudos to you if you gotta Google!). While not being incredibly prolific, I have not been idle.
-Added this interior wall with door in my garage to create a room for my 3D printers. Trying to get the printers and their particular industrial odors out of the house and get these delicate pieces of equipment away from small hands. This is also practice for upcoming renovations on the living spaces of the Cochran Stronghold.
- Teaching myself how to play Warhammer 40K. Have only been painting the minis for 35+ yrs. Thought it high time to learn the game. Printed off a bunch of Genesteelers and StarCraft Zerg for a Tyranid army to go up against my Blood Angels Combat Squad. The Hive Tyrant was purchased. All are ready for priming and zenithol shading. Hoping to get that done before we go on a week long cruise at the end of this week.
Happy Monday Costopians!