Lobot

''“This is our pilot episode. I’m going to say this now and probably every episode after: If George Lucas didn’t write it, to me it’s not Star Wars.”'' – Dave

Release Date: February 15, 2011

Run Time: 27 minutes

Episode Summary
This pilot episode opened without an ad rollout or sound clip, starting immediately with the theme song and show introduction.

Chris has not yet started the nicknames for the co-host, and introduced the panelist by their first names only.

The original format was to share 3 facts about the characters. Tim led the discussion with the following three facts:
 * 1) At no point in “The Empire Strikes Back” is he referred to by the name Lobot, even in the credits.
 * 2) Lobot was played by John Hollis.
 * 3) Lobot’s death scene was filmed but not used in the movie.

Notable Moments
Matt learns the name “Willrow Hood”.

Tim and Chris report having at least 160 signatures on their Star Wars posters.

The fictitious character “Chubby Ballsak” is created on this episode.

Tim and Chris admitted they may have had a conversation after John Hollis’ death that we’re happy their poster would now increase in value.

Tim references Jimmy Mac of (at the time) The ForceCast (now with Rebelforce Radio), Matt asked who that was. Since then, Jimmy Mac has appeared on the show has helped promoted the Annual Star Wars In Character Star Wars Toy Drive and ArTmor Project on Rebelforce Radio.

The first “celebrity encounter” story is told about when Dave, Chris, and Tim met actor John Hollis.

All 4 panelists listed their favorite Lobot scenes, and each listed a different scene.

The panelists learn about Tibanna Gas for the first time, a subject that comes up several times in future episodes.

Website Segment
Matt reported about the “I, Lobot” article on Geeks of Doom, a fictitious diary entry of the day of Lobot.

Trivia
The first round of trivia began in this pilot episode. The source material from this series was the original Star Wars Trivial Pursuit cards

Trivia Results
Matt – 0 Points

Tim – 1 Point

Chris – 1 Point

Dave – 1 Point

Overall Trivia Total
Matt – 0 Points

Tim – 1 Point

Chris – 1 Point

Dave – 1 Point

After Show Content
After the closing of the episode, there is an additional segment of the hosts discussing props and show preperation relating to the character Lobot.