Afraid of the Dark Side

Ambi, special guest Peri, and Peri's dog Sundae discuss recent "Star Wars" projects including "Skeleton Crew," the Maul show, and the Mandalorian movie. Spoilers ahead. (You may hear a dog barking in the first few minutes of this episode.)

We’re back and full of opinions about 3 horror movies and 5 tasty snacks from around the world. In this episode, Ambi and special guest Peri tackle movies with no real ending, the terrifying possibility of wererabbits, and the unsettling horror trope of characters named Sarah and Peter.

Dave Filoni, certified creative genius, is behind some of the best Star Wars stories ever told. But, like anyone who wears a cowboy hat unironically, his aim isn’t perfect: sometimes it’s a bullseye, sometimes it’s a bantha. In this episode, Ambi and special guest Peri ponder some plot points, arcs, and characters from Filoni projects in a game we like to call Filoni or Baloney. Spoilers ahead! (Dog noises in the background for the first couple of minutes only.)

Poison apples and satin slippers await as Ambi and special guest Peri recap horror movies based on fairy tales. “The Ugly Stepsister” is a beauty; can “The Death of Snow White” live up to it? (Spoiler alerts for both films!)

In this episode, we officially celebrate the 10th anniversary of "Star Wars Rebels" as we consider the cast of characters and greatest episodes of season one. Balancing depth, heart, and humor, this show has it all: lovable heroes, compelling villains, and the best Star Wars curse word. Plus, it stars some of Ambi's favorite SW characters of all time. 

Today’s National Haunted House Day, and what better way to celebrate than to take a look at three of the best movies in the haunted house genre? Ambi shares some of the all-time best onscreen ghost stories, plus a couple of bonus real-life encounters submitted for your approval.

"The Vigil" is a horror gem that gives us a different take on the classic demonic antagonist formula. It's a haunting chiller that employs unsettling-yet-familiar sets and dramatic tension to explore the depths of grief and guilt. Ambi and special guest Peri were definitely crept out by this one.

“The Acolyte” season finale has arrived, and karabast, has it delivered! We get one of the best live-action lightsaber duels we’ve ever seen, a truly chilling character reveal, and strong ties to the prequel and sequel trilogies thanks to the visionary leadership of Star Wars lover Leslye Headland. More of Ambi’s theories prove to be true. But is a strong finale enough to warrant a second season? 

It’s the penultimate episode of “The Acolyte,” and we’re just now getting the (almost) full story of what really happened at Brendok. But Ambi wonders: is it too late for that story to drive the plot forward? One thing's certain: choice is power, and we find out in this episode who holds the power and whose power is being stolen. At least one of Ambi’s speculations is revealed to be true, but with only one episode to go this season, there are still many mysteries to unravel.

There are only 2 more episodes of “The Acolyte,” but there’s a lot left to explain. It’s time to review this podcast’s many theories—are any of them still valid? Are any of our theories too deep? And let’s explore some of the highs and lows of this unique series, from thrilling fight sequences to a compelling villain to a man who’s both old and young. One thing’s clear: this is a show created by Star Wars lovers for Star Wars lovers.