The 406 Podcast

Pip and Chewie discuss their second set of their all time favorite video games across any platform. This is a follow up to episode 27.
Originally recorded on August 18th, 2022

In this episode Pip and Chewie complete their deep dive discussion of the Star Wars prequel trilogy as they discuss 2005's Revenge of the Sith (also known as Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith).
Originally recorded on Thursday July 21st, 2022. 

The Star Wars deep dive series rolls on as Chewie and Pip revisit Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
Released in 2002, the second chapter of George Lucas's prequel trilogy introduced audiences to an older Anakin Skywalker, Count Dooku, Jango Fett, and the Clone Army while laying the foundation for the Clone Wars and the eventual rise of Darth Vader.
More than two decades later, the film remains one of the most debated entries in the franchise. In this episode, the hosts discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the movie, the performances, the storytelling choices, the visual effects, and where Attack of the Clones fits within the larger Star Wars saga.
Whether you love it, hate it, or fall somewhere in between, this is a conversation every Star Wars fan can appreciate.
Recorded Thursday May 26th, 2022. 
 
 
Episode Timestamps
0:00 – Intro & Star Wars Month1:33 – Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Anticipation4:08 – Beginning the Attack of the Clones Deep Dive5:15 – What Kind of Star Wars Fans Are We?11:52 – Looking Back at the Sequel Trilogy Deep Dives12:16 – Expectations After The Phantom Menace13:47 – The Attack of the Clones Trailer Hype16:25 – Cast, Crew & Production Notes17:03 – John Williams and the Importance of the Score19:10 – Box Office Performance & Critical Reception21:12 – Does Attack of the Clones Hold Up?24:02 – Opening Crawl & Separatist Politics25:48 – Padmé Assassination Attempt29:31 – Reintroducing Anakin Skywalker31:39 – Zam Wesell, Bounty Hunters & Coruscant Chase37:45 – Obi-Wan and Anakin Split Up38:00 – Palpatine Begins Manipulating Anakin41:01 – Dex’s Diner and the Kamino Mystery43:06 – Kamino, Clones & Sifo-Dyas45:24 – Anakin and Padmé’s Lack of Chemistry48:29 – Jango Fett, Boba Fett & The Mandalorian Connection50:57 – Obi-Wan Meets Count Dooku51:23 – Anakin Returns to Tatooine52:11 – Shmi Skywalker’s Death & Anakin’s Dark Turn55:35 – Dooku’s Sith Revelation1:00:00 – Jar Jar’s Fateful Senate Decision1:05:00 – The Clone Army and Republic Politics1:11:00 – Geonosis and the Rescue Mission1:18:00 – The Jedi Arena Battle1:25:00 – Yoda Leads the Clone Army1:31:00 – Count Dooku vs Obi-Wan and Anakin1:36:00 – Yoda vs Count Dooku1:40:00 – Romance, Storytelling & What Doesn't Work1:44:00 – Final Thoughts on Attack of the Clones1:47:46 – Outro

The Star Wars Prequel Trilogy begins.
In Episode 69 of The 406 Podcast, Chewie and Pip revisit Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, the highly anticipated 1999 film that brought Star Wars back to theaters after a 16-year absence.
The conversation explores the enormous hype surrounding the movie's release, George Lucas's creative decisions, the introduction of young Anakin Skywalker, the controversial addition of midichlorians, Jar Jar Binks, the political themes of the story, and the unforgettable arrival of Darth Maul.
The guys also discuss the podrace, Duel of the Fates, Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Jedi Council, and whether The Phantom Menace deserves a second look more than twenty years after its release.
Before the deep dive begins, they also recap WrestleMania 38, including Stone Cold Steve Austin's return, Pat McAfee's performance, and the annual John Cena Trophy competition.
Whether you loved Episode I from day one or you're revisiting it with fresh eyes, this is a conversation every Star Wars fan can enjoy.
Originally recorded Thursday April 21st, 2022
Timestamps: 
00:00 Intro & Welcome00:27 WrestleMania 38 Weekend Recap03:36 The John Cena Trophy Returns06:02 Did WrestleMania 38 Deliver?07:57 Stone Cold Steve Austin vs Kevin Owens09:26 Pat McAfee's WrestleMania Moment11:39 Transition to Star Wars12:19 Star Wars Prequel Trilogy Deep Dive Begins14:17 Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Excitement15:05 The Phantom Menace: Release & Expectations17:14 The Legendary Phantom Menace Trailer20:19 Production History & Box Office Success22:38 Opening Crawl & First Impressions25:00 Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan & The Trade Federation26:41 Darth Sidious Appears27:22 Why the Jedi Felt Different in 199930:08 Naboo Under Attack30:40 Jar Jar Binks: Fairly Hated or Overhated?36:34 Journey to Otoh Gunga37:31 Escape From Naboo39:06 Arrival on Tatooine39:39 First Look at Darth Maul42:45 The Double-Bladed Lightsaber Reveal44:31 Meeting Young Anakin Skywalker47:30 Shmi Skywalker, C-3PO & Podracing48:11 The Mystery of Anakin's Father49:41 The Midichlorian Controversy55:28 The Podrace56:48 Darth Maul's First Duel56:58 Anakin Meets Obi-Wan Kenobi57:34 Arrival on Coruscant58:00 Palpatine Begins His Rise58:07 The Jedi Council01:00:05 Problems With the Jedi Order01:02:51 Return to Naboo01:03:41 The Battle of Naboo Begins01:06:35 Anakin's Space Battle01:07:23 Duel of the Fates01:08:25 The Greatest Lightsaber Fight?01:12:00 Qui-Gon vs Darth Maul01:16:00 The Fall of Qui-Gon Jinn01:18:30 Obi-Wan's Revenge01:21:00 Darth Maul Defeated01:23:00 Palpatine's Victory01:25:00 Anakin's Future01:27:00 What Worked in The Phantom Menace01:30:22 Does The Phantom Menace Hold Up?01:31:31 The Historical Importance of The Phantom Menace01:36:00 Biggest Problems With the Film01:40:00 Characters That Deserved More01:43:00 Final Scores & Verdict01:47:07 Looking Ahead to Attack of the Clones01:48:04 Outro 

Just more than a week away from the 'Granddaddy of em All'... Pip and Chewie review their all time favorite WrestleMania matches! 
Originally recorded on Thursday, March 24th, 2022.

In this episode on the eve of the opening of DC's newest film The Batman, Pip and Chewie discuss their favorite DC Universe films NOT including The Dark Knight.
Originally recorded on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022.

For the first time ever, Chewie and Pip record the 411 From 406 in person.
They preview the Royal Rumble 2022, debate Lesnar vs Lashley, Roman’s WrestleMania future, WWE’s babyface problem, and deliver a spoiler-heavy review of Scream (2022).
Timestamps:
00:00 Recording Live in Indianapolis03:30 Royal Rumble Preview06:45 Brock vs Lashley09:30 Roman & WrestleMania13:00 WWE Babyface Issue17:45 Becky vs Doudrop19:50 Edge & Beth vs Miz23:30 Rumble Predictions28:45 Women’s Rumble Picks31:55 Scream Review41:05 Franchise Debate51:30 Closing
Recorded Friday, January 28th, 2022

In this solo episode, the first recorded in 2022, Chewie rambles on for a few minutes about life and an upcoming road trip to see Pip.
Originally recorded on Friday, January 21st, 2022.

In this last episode of 2021, Pip and Chewie discuss their Top 5 Favorite things of 2021. Let’s clarify, best “nerd moments” of 2021. None of that “got to spend time with my kids” shit.
Originally recorded on Thursday, December 30th, 2021.

In this episode Pip and Chewie get together prior to the holidays to discuss their holiday plans as well as what they're excited to see in coming weeks and month including Spider-Man, Cobra Kai, The Matrix and more!
Originally recorded on Thursday, December 16th, 2021.

⚠️ FULL SPOILERS AHEAD
Recorded opening weekend (December 17, 2021), Chewie shares an immediate first-view reaction to Spider-Man: No Way Home after seeing it in theaters with his son.
This is a raw fan reaction — not a spoiler-free review — covering the multiverse setup, Doctor Strange’s role, returning villains from previous Spider-Man eras, legacy Spider-Men, major character deaths, and what the post-credit scenes could mean for the MCU going forward.
If you haven’t seen the movie and want to stay spoiler-free, save this episode for later.
🌐 Full show notes + transcript: https://www.406northlane.com🎙️ 411 From 406 — Hosted by Chewie

Recorded in December 2021 during the Omicron surge, this solo episode finds Chewie checking in during the holiday season to share a candid, first-person account of his decision to get a COVID booster.
While picking up his son from basketball practice, Chewie talks about illness scares during flu season, parenting through finals week, and weighing risk, immunity, and personal health during a time of uncertainty.
This episode is presented as an archived time-capsule from the pandemic era. It is not medical advice or a debate—just an honest snapshot of how decisions were made with the information available at the time.
🌐 Full show notes and transcript: https://www.406northlane.com🎧 411 From 406 | Hosted by Chewie