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Brandon and Zach dive deep into the future of the Star Wars franchise, breaking down what Lucasfilm needs to do to ensure long-term success. They explore how the upcoming Starfighter project could play a key role, and examine the influence of current leadership at Lucasfilm. From creative direction to fan engagement, this episode tackles the big questions facing the galaxy far, far away.

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“Andor Week” continues at Clashing Sabers! Join Mark on this powerhouse episode of Forever Star Wars as he dives into the highlights of Season 2—which was not just peak Star Wars, but a searing indictment of authoritarianism, complicity, and the human cost of resistance. From the brutal tragedy of the Ghorman Massacre to the intimate unraveling of Luthen and Kleya’s partnership, Mark breaks down how Andor exposes the machinery of oppression and reminds us that rebellion is not just fiction—it’s a moral necessity. **Contains Spoilers!**

Time stamps

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:04:04) One Year Later

(00:09:25) The Economy of Mina-Rau

(00:12:00) Brasso

(00:14:55) The Energy Project

(00:21:41) Three’s a Crowd

(00:25:30) The Wedding Celebration

(00:28:18) Perrin - Warnings and Joy

(00:30:41) Tay Kolma’s Propostion

(00:32:28) Mon’s Dance

(00:33:55) One Year Later 

(00:37:40) It Will Burn. Very Brightly. 

(00:38:48) Ghorman’s Historic Parallels

(00:40:46) Syril’s Secret Mission

(00:44:13) Vel and Cinta’s Reunion

(00:47:27) Bix and Cassian

(00:49:10) Performative Democracy

(00:50:07) Saw and His Sister’s Love

(00:53:10) Bix’s Sweet Revenge

(00:55:37) One Year Later

(00:59:45) The Ghorman Front

(01:00:46) The Galaxy Is Watching

(01:05:23) Syril Learns the Truth

(01:07:16) Massacre

(01:10:10) Vengeance Forfeit

(01:12:23) Aftermath

(01:14:12) The Rippling

(01:16:54) Cassian Wants Out

(01:19:02) Mon Wants Out

(01:21:17) Luthen’s News

(01:23:10) The Speech 

(01:26:38) The Escape

(01:29:28) Twisting of Truth

(01:32:07) Bix’s Choice

(01:35:28) K-2SO

(01:36:07) One Year Later

(01:38:00) Luthen Stays Kleya Flees

(01:42:05) Flashbacks   

(01:45:19) Kleya Says Goodbye

(01:46:32) Empire’s Achilles Heel

(01:49:46) Everyone Bleeds  

(01:52:36) Yavin

(01:54:48) Kleya Unmoored 

(01:57:29) Bring On the Finale

(02:00:17) Makes the Senate Look Easy

(02:02:30) Luthen the Good and the Bad

(02:05:00) Partagaz and the Manifesto

(02:07:50) Time’s Up. Destiny Awaits.

(02:09:20) Unrequited Plans. Unrealized Futures. New Possibilities.  

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Drew makes his triumphant return to join Davor in a discussion about Andor's second and final season as part of "Andor Week" on the Clashing Sabers network!

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Zach and Brandon ask ChatGPT to create the next Disney+ show for them to discuss. The results are quite compelling and make for a fun listen on the latest Sith Talk!

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In this episode, we crack open Star Wars: The Glass Abyss and explore its layered storytelling, haunting themes, and where it fits in the broader Star Wars canon. We break down the core narrative, highlight standout moments, and debate whether this story succeeds in pushing the boundaries of what a Star Wars book can be. Expect deep character analysis, thematic speculation, and some heated takes.

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In this episode, we dive deep into Tales of the Underworld, a gritty addition to the Star Wars universe. We each break down 2 things we loved and 2 things that didn’t quite work for us. From unexpected character beats to missed opportunities in storytelling, we don’t hold back. Plus, we veer into a side conversation about Andor—how it raises the bar and what Tales could learn from it.

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The amazing Tessa Gratton joins Davor and Brandon to talk about her adventures in The High Republic, writing for Burryaga, and the future of Project Luminous. It is a can't miss episode of Clashing Sabers.

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Forever Star Wars-The Kingdom of Life-Episode 6: The Jade Specter

The Sixth and final chapter of The Kingdom of Life Saga. Desperation, longing, and vengeance collide in the thrilling conclusion to this story about an ecologist fighting to save and preserve the galaxy’s natural treasures. Tayla Gyle seeks to escape her Imperial captors and track down the Jedi--her former partner--who betrayed her to the Empire. Cly'Bo, the magnificent Vornskr, has been stolen by Seric Vahl for an unknown purpose. But Tayla will stop at nothing to find the animal and return her to the wilds of Myrkr.

Chapters and Timestamps

(00:00:00) - Intro

(00:01:20) - A Long Time Ago

(00:02:55) - Saleucami One

(00:14:46) - A Proper Call to Arms

(00:19:18) - Zedra Tessk

(00:26:00) - Colonel Dree's Assessment 

(00:28:52) - Reflection

(00:33:23) - Tracking Cly'Bo and Finding N4V

(00:38:11) - The Ysalamari

(00:41:41) - Astrogational Footprints

(00:43:22) - The Spiral Vat

(00:48:37) - Set a Course for Kashyyyk

(00:51:56) - Imperial Territory G5-623

(01:02:00) - The Black Forest 

(01:08:11) - The Quarry Confronted

(01:13:40) - The Surantesot and Friends

(01:19:31) - Together Again

(01:21:54) - A Meeting of the Minds

(01:32:12) - She Stayed 

(01:34:20) - Myrkr

(01:38:00) - One More Step

(01:41:43) - The Kastell Mountains

(01:47:04) - The Coming and Going of Cly'Bo

(01:52:44) - The 9th Day of Absence

(01:57:00) - Four Rivers Outpost

(01:59:08) - The Jade Specter

(02:06:54) - News Spreads Fast

(02:09:30) - Crossroads

(02:12:03) - Sunrise or Sunset

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Join us to look back on all things Celebration Japan. From the little moments to the major announcements, we've talk about it all on this episode of Clashing Sabers!

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Zach and Brandon are back in the booth and diving deep into all things Star Wars — theories, hot takes, and galaxy-sized debates. From the Sith to the sequels, nothing is off-limits. Oh, and yes… Sith Talk is so back. You won’t want to miss this one.

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