Book Wars Pod – Tosche Station

Download This week we’re starting our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (the start of the book through chapter 5). We meet our merry band of misanthropes, try to pin down what’s happening in the different timelines, and figure out where in the galaxy it’s all going down. We also talk about the trauma […]

Download This week we’re wrapping up our discussion of TARKIN by James Luceno. We talk about the progression of the Empire, from Order 66 and CATALYST through the OT era, as well as ask the question: does anyone actually respect Darth Vader? (Spoilers: other than Tarkin, no). Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe […]

Download This week we’re finishing up the reading for TARKIN by James Luceno. We cover the different loyalties and motivations of the beings that make up the Empire, how Tarkin is Smart (TM), and what that little rascal Palpatine’s end-game might be. Now, ONTO THE WRAP! Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through […]

Download This week we’re continuing our discussion on TARKIN by James Luceno. We cover how to fight an empire and how an empire ought to respond to such a “fight,” or in this case, an act of open hostility! We also cover Darth Vader being dramatic (like in most episodes, TBH). Book Wars Pod explores […]

Download This week we’re starting our discussion on TARKIN by James Luceno and talking about everyone’s favorite topic – bureaucrats! Also, thinking about Vader and whether he has any friends, and how the Emperor treats his lackeys. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and […]

Download Chris and Kate and joined again by Jaclyn (@jbandos) in part 2 of our conversation on JEDI: FALLEN ORDER. We share some more overall thoughts on the game, likes and dislikes, and what we’d like to see out of a sequel. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: […]

Download Chris and Kate and joined by Jaclyn (@jbandos) to talk JEDI: FALLEN ORDER. In the first half of our two-part conversation, we discuss the pained and cut-short relationship between Cere and Trilla, as well as wax poetic about how great of a character Merrin is. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through […]

Download This week we’re wrapping up our discussion on MYTHS & FABLES by George Mann, discussing “Gaze of Stone” and how middle-grade fiction might be the perfect format to learn more about Weird Force Sh!t. We end with some general thoughts on the book, as well as a criticism on the lack of representation and […]

Download This week we’re talking about MYTHS & FABLES by George Mann, discussing the canon implication of these myths, how seriously we should take them, and how “The Wanderer” might give clues as to what to expect from the Jedi in THE HIGH REPUBLIC project. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the […]

Download We’re back for your quarantine listening pleasure! Miranda and Chris discuss VADER IMMORTAL: EPISODE II and talk about how Vader’s plans, as always, make no sense. We also discuss whether this episode makes full use of the Oculus Quest’s VR technology, and what we want to see from EPISODE III. Book Wars Pod explores […]