Download We’re continuing our journey through LAST SHOT by Daniel Jose Older on the pod this week! Join us as we discuss the state of the New Republic, Han and Lando’s character development from Solo to the original trilogy to this novel, and a recurring Star Wars theme: trauma in the aftermath of war. PLUS: Enter our […]

Download We’re back and excited to start our read of LAST SHOT by Daniel Jose Older! Join us this week as we discuss the wobbly nature of Star Wars‘ canon timeline (and why that’s a good thing), how war heroes adjust (or fail to adjust) to a normal life, and nerdy little book details that make […]

Download We’re continuing our intermittent bonus episode series on the music of Star Wars this week! This is the second part of our discussion on the music of The Empire Strikes Back, The Last Jedi, and Rogue One. We and returning special guest Miranda talk about how Michael Giacchino picks up John Williams’s mantle in Rogue One and why John Williams is a pivotal […]

Download We’re starting an intermittent bonus episode series on the music of Star Wars! Join us as we welcome Miranda back to the pod to talk about the scores of The Empire Strikes Back, The Last Jedi, and Rogue One. What are the similarities and differences among these scores? What makes John Williams so brilliant a composer? How many […]

Download This week, we’re wrapping up our read of CATALYST by James Luceno! How do the themes, relationships, and plot points of the book extend into Rogue One? How does the book hand the story off to Jyn as the story moves into the film? What makes Tim Zahn’s writing stand out from other Star […]

Download We’re discussing the last chapters of CATALYST by James Luceno this week! What leads to Krennic’s ultimate downfall? How does his end differ from that of his rival, Tarkin? What do we learn about the beginnings of the Rebellion? This podcast is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from Rogue One and Star Wars: The Clone […]

Download This week, we’re continuing our journey through CATALYST by James Luceno! Join us as we discuss kyber crystal lore, how the gems should be used, and the beginnings of the Empire’s totalitarian rule. Plus, even more Imperial mining projects! This podcast covers chapters 15-21 and is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from Rogue […]

Download We’re continuing our read of CATALYST by James Luceno this week! Join us as we discuss Galen and Krennic’s relationship, breakdowns in morally responsible government leadership, and the Empire’s creation of a constant state of war. Plus, Kate and Kristen queer it up by talking about how Krennic is definitely a disaster bi. This […]

Download Surprise! We had the fantastic opportunity to talk to none other than Star Wars author John Jackson Miller at the All-Star Comic Con in Tysons Corner, VA, earlier this month. In this little interview, he tell us what he’s most excited about in the franchise and what he hopes to do next. Extra-special thanks to […]

Download This episode is the second part of our deep dive into Solo: A Star Wars Story and all that the anthology movie means for the wider Star Wars universe. We answer YOUR social media questions on the film, and delve into the latest controversy around the film and the Star Wars fandom as a whole. This podcast […]