Always Hold On To Star Wars

Chris, Joey and Zach discuss The Mandalorian, Chapter 19: The Convert. They talk the amazing dogfight between Din, Bo and the TIE Interceptors (which are a lot tougher than TIE Fighters), revisiting Coruscant, sympathy for Dr. Pershing, and the odd structure of this episode of "The ManAndoralorian."

MASTER OR APPRENTICE?
Chris: MASTER
Joey: MASTER
Zach: MASTER

TALLY BOARD
Canon Immigrant: 27
Droid Saves: 7
Execute Order 66: 2
Heart of Gold: 5
"I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 2
Lost Limbs: 4
Mask of the Sith: 3
"May The Force Be With You": 14
Monster Attack: 14
"NOOOOO!": 2
"No One's Ever Really Gone": 3
Pitfall: 7
Superweapon: 2

Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars
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Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss The Mandalorian, Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore. They talk how quick we get to Mandalore, monster attacks, their love for Bo-Katan, and more!

MASTER OR APPRENTICE?
Kevonte: MASTER
Chris: MASTER
Joey: MASTER

TALLY BOARD
Canon Immigrant: 22
Droid Saves: 7
Execute Order 66: 2
Heart of Gold: 5
"I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 2
Lost Limbs: 4
Mask of the Sith: 3
"May The Force Be With You": 14
Monster Attack: 14
"NOOOOO!": 2
"No One's Ever Really Gone": 3
Pitfall: 7
Superweapon: 2

Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

Kevonte and Joey discuss The Mandalorian, Chapter 17: The Apostate. They talk the unexplained return of Grogu, nods to Rebels, the requirements to be “Mandalorian," and what might be coming in the rest of season three.

MASTER OR APPRENTICE?
Kevonte: MASTER
Joey: MASTER

TALLY BOARD
Canon Immigrant: 23
Droid Saves: 6
Execute Order 66: 3
Heart of Gold: 4
"I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 2
Lost Limbs: 4
Mask of the Sith: 3
"May The Force Be With You": 13
Monster Attack: 13
"NOOOOO!": 2
"No One's Ever Really Gone": 4
Pitfall: 7
Superweapon: 2

Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

Kevonte, Chris and Joey are joined by Kyle Orozovich to discuss the second episode in the cinematic Skywalker saga, Attack of the Clones. They talk the disconnect between this and The Phantom Menace, the ineffectual Jedi Council, Anakin's frustrations, going overboard on the CGI, and much more!

MASTER OR APPRENTICE?
Kevonte: APPRENTICE
Chris: MASTER
Joey: MASTER
Kyle: APPRENTICE

TALLY BOARD
Canon Immigrant: 23
Droid Saves: 6
Execute Order 66: 3
Heart of Gold: 4
"I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 2
Lost Limbs: 4
Mask of the Sith: 3
"May The Force Be With You": 13
Monster Attack: 12
"NOOOOO!": 2
"No One's Ever Really Gone": 4
Pitfall: 7
Superweapon: 2


Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

Chris and Joey are joined by Rachel to discuss the The Padmé Trilogy by E.K. Johnston! They talk the untold stories of Padmé Amidala before and during the prequels, and her perspective of the events of Episodes I-III through all three novels: 2019's Queen's Shadow, 2020's Queen's Peril, and 2022's Queen's Hope.

MASTER OR APPRENTICE?
Chris: APPRENTICE
Joey: MASTER
Rachel: MASTER

TALLY BOARD
Canon Immigrant: 23
Droid Saves: 4
Execute Order 66: 3
Heart of Gold: 4
"I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1
Lost Limbs: 3
Mask of the Sith: 3
"May The Force Be With You": 10
Monster Attack: 8
"NOOOOO!": 1
"No One's Ever Really Gone": 4
Pitfall: 7
Superweapon: 1

Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss the 2019 audiobook Dooku: Jedi Lost by Cavan Scott! They talk Dooku's family history as a royal, Yoda maybe not being the best Jedi master after all, Dooku's fall to the Dark Side, and Asajj Ventress as a framing device.

MASTER OR APPRENTICE?
Kevonte: MASTER
Chris: MASTER
Joey: MASTER

TALLY BOARD
Canon Immigrant: 23
Droid Saves: 4
Execute Order 66: 3
Heart of Gold: 4
"I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1
Lost Limbs: 3
Mask of the Sith: 3
"May The Force Be With You": 8
Monster Attack: 8
"NOOOOO!": 1
"No One's Ever Really Gone": 4
Pitfall: 7
Superweapon: 1


Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special! They talk connections to the original Star Wars Holiday Special, Rey training Finn to be a Jedi, LEGOs, and more!


Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss first season of Tales of the Jedi! They talk Clone Wars connections, Yaddle, and fleshing out the character journeys of Ashoka and Dooku.

MASTER OR APPRENTICE?
Kevonte: MASTER
Chris: MASTER
Joey: MASTER

TALLY BOARD
Canon Immigrant: 22
Droid Saves: 4
Execute Order 66: 3
Heart of Gold: 4
"I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1
Lost Limbs: 2
Mask of the Sith: 2
"May The Force Be With You": 5
Monster Attack: 5
"NOOOOO!": 1
"No One's Ever Really Gone": 4
Pitfall: 5
Superweapon: 1

Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss the twelfth episode of Andor, "Rix Road." They talk Maarva's inspiring speech, Bix's rescue, Karn and Dedra finally having a moment, Bell Guy being a badass, and how this was a perfect finale for an amazing first season.

MASTER OR APPRENTICE?
Kevonte: MASTER
Chris: MASTER
Joey: MASTER

TALLY BOARD
Canon Immigrant: 20
Droid Saves: 4
Heart of Gold: 4
"I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1
Lost Limbs: 2
Mask of the Sith: 1
"May The Force Be With You": 4
Monster Attack: 4
"NOOOOO!": 1
"No One's Ever Really Gone": 3
Pitfall: 5
Superweapon: 1

Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss the eleventh episode of Andor, "Daughter of Ferrix." They talk the impact of Maarva's death, if Luthen could be a Jedi, and speculate who will live or die once all the characters converge on Ferrix for the season finale.

Also, it's official! Joey Dienberg has joined Always Hold On To Star Wars as a regular host. Welcome to the Rebellion, Joey!

MASTER OR APPRENTICE?
Kevonte: MASTER
Chris: MASTER
Joey: MASTER

TALLY BOARD
Canon Immigrant: 20
Droid Saves: 4
Heart of Gold: 4
"I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1
Lost Limbs: 2
Mask of the Sith: 1
"May The Force Be With You": 4
Monster Attack: 4
"NOOOOO!": 1
"No One's Ever Really Gone": 2
Pitfall: 4
Superweapon: 0

Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com

PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville
TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars
FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville
EMAIL: [email protected]