In today's episode, our gentlemen hosts continue their discussion of the many real-world religious and philosophical teachings to which the Force bears some striking similarities. Did these teachings influence George Lucas as he developed his story? Is it coincidence? Maybe.

Star Wars is known and beloved for many elements, from Jedi and lightsabers to Millennium Falcons, Death Stars, and X-Wings. But one of the most iconic aspects of the franchise is the Force. As with so much of the rest of the story, George Lucas drew on many historical sources to develop the Force. In this episode, our gentlemen hosts discuss the real-world religious and philosophical tenets that found their way into Star Wars.

Well hello there, listeners. Wait . . . listeners? Why are the listeners here? Oh yeah, it was D23 this week. And they shared Star Wars news, of course they did. Kriff, how did we not plan for this? Quick, record something! Talk about all the things!

*ahem* Welcome, dear listeners! Join our gentlemen hosts as they discuss the news from D23 2019: hotels, Obi-Wan, trailers, and one controversial poster.

Welcome to part two of our gentlemen hosts' discussion of death, its power and role in storytelling, how stories can undermine that power, and how the Star Wars movies have used or misused death in their tales.

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Stories, whether fact or fiction, shine a light upon the human experience. And there are few experiences as humanly universal as death. Today (and in next week's episode), our gentleman hosts discuss death, its power and role in storytelling, how stories can undermine that power, and how the Star Wars movies have used or misused death in their tales.

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A few months ago, our gentlemen hosts sat down to discuss just how many events in the Star Wars movies are somewhat (to extremely) improbable. They meant to discuss all ten movies . . . but they only made it through the original trilogy. So today it's time to buckle up while our hosts delve into the many (many . . . many) improbable events in the prequel trilogy.

The year is 1987. The world has seen three Star Wars movies and ten novels. But for the last four years, there has been nothing new. As far as anyone can see, the Star Wars universe has come to a close. And then . . . enter West End Games and Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game. Today, our gentleman hosts and our gentleman guest Caleb (of the Tabletop Training Wheels podcast) discuss the very first Star Wars RPG and the profound impact it had upon all things Star Wars.

Star Wars fans are no strangers to debates. Here on AMCP, our gentleman hosts have argued such timeless classics as: Which Star Wars villain would beat all others in a fight? Who is the noblest hero? Who is the superior ship's captain? Which are the best and worst ships? The best and worst video games? In what order should the movies be watched? Is Episode 1 or Episode 2 worse?

But today, we bring you the grandest debate of all, the most intense, serious, and important of all Star Wars debates: Who have the best (and worst) beards in Star Wars?

Star Wars began in the movie theater, but over the years it has branched out onto television screens, the printed (or electronic) page, and merchandise of every sort. And of these myriad expanded universe options, one of the most popular has been the Star Wars: The Clone Wars television show. Today, our gentlemen hosts discuss one of the early arcs of the show, the recapture of Geonosis.

Also, here's the link to the new promotional photos for The Mandalorian that we mentioned.

Our gentleman hosts love (most) Star Wars video games. Who wouldn't enjoy the opportunity to fly their own spaceships, explode their own space stations, and of course: to force jump, push, speed, lightning, and choke their way through hoards of enemies? But to be a proper Jedi or Sith, you'll also need the right weapon. Unfortunately, creating an accurate lightsaber in video games presents a number of problems to developers; today, we'll tell you what they are. Stay awhile, and listen!