Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast

Star Wars Marketing: 1976 v 2026.
 
John is joined by a special guest this week to compare notes on how marketing was handled in 1976 in the lead up to the original release of Star Wars in 1977, compared to how the marketing arm for Disney is handling things in the lead up to the 50th Anniversary in 2027! Armed with anecdotes, personal memories, and first-hand accounts, Yancy shares with John the perspective of someone who was there and remembers when the novelization was released, the magazines covered the production, and the slow-burn hype that built!

…is Disney repeating history or squandering an opportunity?

Host
John Mills and Yancy Evans

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Star Wars Halloween.
 
John & Matt discuss what Halloween in the Star Wars Galaxy Far, Far Away must look like for kids & parents across cultures and species! Strap yourselves in for a lot of sweet fun and candy-coated laughs in this special episode as they also share some of their favorite Halloween costumes from their own pasts!

Host
John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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Androids in Star Wars.
 
John & Matt discuss why no androids exist in Star Wars (that we know of) outside of the famous character, Guri, from 1996’s Shadows of the Empire.

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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Star Wars in the Future.
 
Matt & John field some fan mail, and then discuss where they see the best opportunities for Star Wars to continue to grow and innovate as a franchise while producing quality content. Some ideas they discuss include:
- Using streaming on Disney+ for one-shot stories that scratch the old “EU” itch
- Finding the lane for big-screen properties that will appeal to larger audiences
- How much of a “why” each new piece needs
- That Lucas saw the future of content and provided the roadmap decades ago
 
All this and more on your latest episode of the Best Star Wars Podcast out there!

Host
John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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For the Love of Star Wars.
 
Matt & John share a special discussion about their love of Star Wars, how it keeps the show going after all these years, and what they hope to see in the fan base going forward. Instead of a relentless wave of negativity, join them for a positive recharge as they share what makes being a Star Wars fan so special, and why they’re so happy to share their discussions with the world.

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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Darth Vader: A Star Wars Story.
 
Does the world want a standalone Darth Vader Star Wars Movie? John and Matt debate their hottest takes on whether the OG Dark Lord of the Sith could work as the protagonist of a standalone movie.
- Can the thrill sustain itself for two hours?
- What is the “why” of a Darth Vader movie?
- What arc could exist for him that could speak to the saga themes?
- Is this a chance for fans to see the internal split between Anakin and Vader’s spirits as Lucas saw them?

Your favorite Jedi Masters ponder all those questions and more, while looking for what place it could exist in the Star Wars universe.

Host
John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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The Music of Mandalorian and Grogu.
 
Matt and John spin up Ludwig Goransson’s score for Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu, the first new Star Wars film soundtrack in a stunning 7 years! With a lot to live up to, and an untested formula for a Star Wars film outing, they look at it from every angle, including:
- Was it the right choice to break from a more traditional Star Wars score?
- Is the soundtrack re-listenable or forgettable?
- What is the identity of the music and does it evoke the characters?
- How does it function as a story-propelling vehicle?

Your favorite Jedi Masters ponder all those questions and more, while lovingly looking at its place within the hierarchy of Star Wars music.

Host
John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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Book Club: Darksaber.
 
John and Matt have re-read the 1995 Star Wars Expanded Universe (Now “Legends”) novel “Darksaber,” and have a fresh review on the work through the lens of hindsight and fan nostalgia. They ask:
- Would this hold up for adaptation in the modern era, like Thrawn?
- Were creators too obsessed with “Death Star Tech” back then, too?
- Are we too nostalgic about the old EU?
- Would there be anything here for non-Star Wars fans to enjoy?

Let these Jedi Masters show how works like Darksaber pointed the way to a successful future for Star Wars publishing…and whether that guidance is needed again.

Host
John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi.
 
Matt and John have their full review of The Ninth Jedi, the first full-length Star Wars: Visions series. Was this bold new take on the Star Wars galaxy worthwhile? They ask:
- Is canon-adjacent a worthwhile pursuit in a canon-obsessed era?
- Did John’s formative childhood love for anime inform his review?
- Does this philosophically align with George Lucas’ vision of Star Wars?
- Will this appeal to a wide enough viewer base?

Your favorite Jedi Masters ponder all those questions and more, and point to other canon-adjacent reinterpretations of Lucas’ vision have worked in the past.

Host
John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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Star Wars Publishing Problems.

 
Inspired by a recent book to a new Barnes & Noble, John asks Matt if his perception lines up with reality. Looking at the Star Wars section of the Sci-Fi area, there was a disturbing sign. Does a lack of new titles and a ton of older “Legends” titles on display show a once-great publishing arm well out of steam and heading for irrelevance? What does that mean for the franchise as a whole?

Have the Jedi Masters stumbled on a worrying sign for the future of Star Wars publishing? Find out on their latest issue on The Nerd Party.

Host
John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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