Recording Date: March 22, 2026

Release date April 5, 2026

Hosts:

Mike Hinton, TK-5351 Garrison Carida

Chris Nitro, TR-82065 Northeast Remnant Garrison

Mikey Bouchereau, TB-60614 Bluegrass Garrison

Matt Schraeder, TB-99920 Starkiller Garrison.

Anthony “AP” Pizzuto, SL-22381 Northeast Remnant Garrison

Email the hosts at:

Mike Hinton ⁠TK5351@501stcast.com⁠

Chris Nitro ⁠nitro@501stcast.com⁠

Mikey Bouchereau ⁠mikey@501stcast.com⁠

Matt Schraeder ⁠TB99920@501stcast.com⁠

Anthony Pizzuto ⁠ap@501stcast.com⁠

We want to hear from you! Send us ideas for topics that you want to hear about, interview suggestions, or even just your well wishes. For now, help us kick off our next episode. Email, call or message us answering the following question.

• Write to us at ⁠podcast@501stcast.com⁠

• Use country code +1 to leave us a voicemail at 1-551-501-TALK (8255)

• Message us on FB at ⁠https://www.facebook.com/the501stCast⁠

• All of these can be found at our home on the web ⁠501stcast.com⁠

And we have a fresh report from the Imperial Security Bureau confirming that as of March 22, 2026, the Legion boasts 12,924 active troopers and 33,946 approved costumes across the galaxy.

Recent News

The 501st Legion now has an official Discord! The Discord server is being hosted and supported by the Legion PR Team in a similar manner as existing FB groups such as 501st Updates and the PRO-only Department of Propaganda.

Discord support requests should go to: PRO@501st.com.

Newest CRLs -
https://crls.501st.com/tfe/cal-kestis-inquisitor
TotM/CotQ

Scott Moss - TK-62000 - Bloodfin Garrison

HM/FoTL -

HM - Tatul Benodat

HM - David Kay

Topic of the Day

The question from the end of last Show was:

• What was the most difficult part of your first build that almost made you quit?

This episode of the 501stCast is dedicated to :

Kerrin Peck - TX-25087 - Redback Garrison

Tristan Greco - TK-1871 - French Garrison

Steve Hird - TK-6659 - UK Garrison

Next Episode/Contact Reminders & Final Wrap-up

We want to hear from you! Send us ideas for topics that you want to hear about, interview suggestions, or even just your well wishes. For now, help us kick off our next episode. Email, call or message us answering the following question.

• How did you explain your new hobby to your non-Star Wars friends or family?

Shout Out

• TK 2066 - thanks for bumpers and phone call.

The Mayan Garrion

Disclaimer:

The 501st Legion is a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization comprised of and operated by Star Wars fans. While it is not sponsored by Lucasfilm Ltd. it follows generally accepted ground rules for Star wars fan groups. Star Wars, its characters, costumes, and all associated items are the intellectual property of Lucasfilm. Copyright & Trademark Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved. Used under authorization.