Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast

James Earl Jones: A Legacy.

This week Matt and John take a moment to reflect on the tremendous impact of James Earl Jones, not just within the StarWars series, but within the acting community and culture as a whole. 

They nod to his immense influence on how they have come to appreciate all the facets of the acting craft, and the place he holds within the firmament of pop culture. They look at his past work, the ways he left an indelible mark on them, and how he secured his legacy going forward within the Galaxy Far, Far Away by thinking ahead and crafting things so he can remain a part of our culture so long as Darth Vader is there.

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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The State of Star Wars.

The Chancellor has dispatched 2 guardians, John + Matt, to see if peace can be restored with some Star Wars love and understanding in this episode of Aggressive Negotiations. They look at the state of the franchise, the overall success of the projects,  the growing pains that have strained the fans’ communications, and how the nature of online interactions has changed how fans perceive those who disagree.

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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The Sinister Sith.

Join Matt & John on a deep dive discussion about the ultimate Star Wars villains - The Sith. They explore what made them great villains, what makes it necessary to move on from them, and why no attempt to recreate or echo them onscreen has truly reverberated outside of Lucas’ six films or the Clone Wars animated series. 

It’s time to kick off Spooky Season with the a close look at the Star Wars villains that have always chilled the pure of heart and tempted those characters seeking something more selfish than they should.

Plus it’s a call to return to the Legends era with a book club announcement in the spirit of the discussion!

Host
John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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The Anakin Decision.

This week John + Matt explore one of the core quandaries of the Star Wars saga - if Anakin’s training was so important, why didn’t Yoda handle it? If not Yoda, why not another member of the Council? If it was going to be Obi-Wan regardless, why not break tradition and have another Jedi Master train alongside? You might be surprised by some of their insights!

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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The Acolyte.

This week we have another epic crossover with The 602 Club to discuss the first and only season of the latest Star Wars series on Disney Plus, The Acolyte.

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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The Implications of Omega.

John and Matt reunite to discuss the implications of Omega as a character for the larger story arcs & themes of Star Wars. What does she mean for midichlorians and the lineage of Jango Fett? How does her own found family relate to others we’ve seen?

Host
John Mills and Guest Tristan Riddell

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Special Guest, Special Edition.

While Jedi Master Rushing is out negotiating in the Outbound regions, John is joined by Nerd Party founder and special guest Tristan Riddell to discuss his point of view on the Star Wars Special Editions. It’s a fun discussion, and some special Nerd Party history is shared along the way!

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John Mills and Guest Tristan Riddell

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Kentucky Fried Pork.

We all love grabbing a bite to eat, and we all assume that it’ll be a safe and clean (enough) experience. But on a galactic scale, whether a Republic or Empire, how could a central bureaucracy even hope to manage the regulations necessary for multiple species to safely eat across thousands of systems? John and Matt try to figure out how difficult it would be, and how much real regulation could even occur.

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing
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Issue 365: Force Radar.

In the wake of The Acolyte’s 6th episode, Teach/Corrupt, the contentious question arises once again on how accurately sensing Force users really is, given what’s been shown onscreen. Matt & John debate - as longtime fans - how to make sense of how detecting someone else through the Force must work. #StarWars [Light Spoilers]

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What if Padmé Stayed?

Recently we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Episode I: The Phantom Menace! This set John to ask Matt to ask an unexpected “what if” about the story: What if Padmé had taken Palpatine’s advice and stayed on Coruscant to allow the Trade Federation to maintain their control of Naboo? The chain reaction that sets off takes them down some interesting paths to ponder!

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