On this episode, Rachel from Followers of the Force and Starlight Beacon Transmissions returns to look back at the first season of Andor! We discuss the show's unapologetic politics, the masks of Luthen Rael, the many prisons in which the characters find themselves, and more.

A Larger View of the Force is part of the Clashing Sabers network! Follow Clashing Sabers on Twitter @ClashingSabers and be sure to check out all the other shows on the network.

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Rachel on Twitter: @builtonstardust

Followers of the Force on Twitter: @FOTFPodcast

Starlight Beacon Transmissions on Twitter: @SBTransmissions

A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod

Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

Editing by Jackson Bungart (@JacksonBungfart)

On this episode, Emily from Followers of the Force joins me for a conversation about Tales of the Jedi! We talk about Ahsoka's adversities, Dooku's crises of faith, and I quote Yoda way too many times for Emily's liking.

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Emily on Instagram: @emsls18

A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod

Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

Editing by Jackson Bungart (@JacksonBungfart)

On this episode, I talk about Maul: Sith Lord, crime boss, ruler of Mandalore....and case study in the themes of the philosophy of existentialism.

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A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod

Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

Editing by Jackson Bungart (@JacksonBungfart)

On this episode, a very special conversation with Chris Kempshall, author of "The History and Politics of Star Wars: Death Stars and Democracy," and Vaughn Joy, co-host of "The Joy of Star Wars" and "Impressions of America": three historians talk about the history of Star Wars, history in Star Wars, and creating content at their intersection.

"The History and Politics of Star Wars: Death Stars and Democracy" on Routledge (use code HPSW25 for 25% off)

Chris Kempshall on Twitter: @ChrisKempshall

Vaughn Joy on Twitter: @JoyofStarWars and @gvaughnjoy

Impressions of America on Twitter: @USAimpressions

A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod

Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

Editing by Clayton Hinojosa (@FanboyClay)

History episodes of A Larger View of the Force:

Episode IV, "History, Memory, and Myth in Star Wars"

Episode VI, "Yoda Goes Greek"

Episode XIII, "Mandalore and Me"

Episode XXV, "The Gilded Republic"

Episode XXVI, "Battle Droids Are Working Class"

Episode XXXII, "Technological Terror"

Episode XXXIII, "The New Order"

Episode XXXV, "Dances with Massiffs"

Episode XXXVI, "The Tribes of Comancheria"

On this episode, it's the (long awaited?) return of Speculative Star Wars!  

Mace Windu and Palpatine duel in the Chancellor’s office. But this time, it’s the Jedi Master who emerges victorious. And now the Jedi find themselves in control of the Republic.  What’s next?

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A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod

Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, Eli of Star Wars: In a Galaxy joins me to talk about Adam Christopher's book Shadow of the Sith! We discuss the tragedy of Dathan and Miramir, Lando's heart, what this book adds to The Rise of Skywalker, and the poor luck of a certain Jedi hunter. 

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Eli on Twitter: @OchiFan327

In a Galaxy on Twitter: @inagalaxypod

A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod

Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2)

Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

It's episode 40! And it's the two year anniversary of A Larger View of the Force! AND Meg Dowell is back to talk about Captain Phasma! Need I say more?

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Meg Dowell on Twitter: @MegDowell

A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod

Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2)

Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, Kelly Knox of StarWars.com joins me to look back at Obi-Wan Kenobi! We talk about living in the Dark Times, facing the past, saving the future, and much more.

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Kelly Knox on Twitter: @kelly_knox

A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod

Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2)

Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, Alden Diaz returns to continue the story of Doctor Strange! Both Multiverse of Madness and Star Wars have a lot of say about the allure of dark powers and forbidden knowledge, and we dive into all of it.

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Ahch-To Radio on Twitter: @AhchToRadio

One and Done Film Club on Twitter: @OneNDoneShow

A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod

Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2)

Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, Arezou Amin joins me to mark 20 years of Attack of the Clones! We dive into everyone’s favorite love story set amidst galactic civil war and discuss its enduring impact on Star Wars storytelling.

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Arezou on Twitter: @ArezouAmin

A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod

Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2)

Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)