For the first time since 2023, the Golden Gorg Awards are back and better than ever! In celebration of the upcoming Revenge of the Sith 20th anniversary, we're hosting the fourth-ever Gorg Awards to celebrate the cinematic achievements of Episode III. Join us as we dish out the coveted Gorg across nine categories including Best Music Track, Best Costume, Best Sound Effect, and Best Scene.

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The revolution starts... now! ANDOR spring is officially upon us with the release of the season two trailer and we are SO back. We discuss the trailer's tone with the backdrop of country music artist Steve Earle, what we're most excited for, and where this final season of Andor could be taking us. Plus, we have an exciting announcement for our April coverage!

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We're thrilled to welcome back author Alexander Freed to celebrate his triumphant return to Star Wars publishing after four years with “THE MASK OF FEAR.” We dive into the timely political scene of the Empire's early reign, the promise of peace in a war-torn galaxy, the complex journeys of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, & Saw Gerrera, and much more.

This interview is spoiler-free, so if you haven't read the book and are just looking to join the hype train, this episode is safe!

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In celebration of the maestro's 93rd birthday, we're discussing the "Music by John Williams" documentary directed by Laurent Bouzereau. We reflect on how Williams' music has influenced our lives, our favorite sound bites from the documentary, and the how his music will live on in a galaxy far, far away.

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Claimsies! This week, we're looking back at season one of SKELETON CREW with our friend Darth Mollie to talk about how this beloved series set itself apart, the mysteries of At Attin, our most cherished Neel moments, and more.

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We're closing out the year by diving into "Star Wars: Tempest Breaker," the latest High Republic audio drama by Cavan Scott. Where does Lourna Dee fit into the narrative as we head into wave three? What are Marchion Ro's remaining options to control the Blight and achieve galactic dominance? What does the future hold for Keeve Trennis? All of this and more on our final episode of 2024!

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Have you ever heard the tragedy of the Tolemites? Well then you came to the right place! Join us as we bounce off the walls while discussing the latest High Republic young-adult novel "Tears of the Nameless" by George Mann. The numerous hours of #EggTalk finally come together as we look to the past to save the galaxy's future from the Nameless and the Blight. We also dive into Reath Silas and Amadeo Azzazzo's most important Jedi lesson yet: how to confront fear.

Plus, we highlight the latest news on ANDOR and Star Wars Visions (Book spoilers begin at 16:40).

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Dr. Chris Kempshall joins the podcast to discuss his first official Star Wars book, "The Rise of Fall of the Galactic Empire," which is an in-universe reference book written from the perspective of Beaumont Kin. We highlight Chris' background as a historian who specializes in the First World War and representations of warfare in media, and unpack the process of putting this profound and must-read book together.

Thank you to DK Publishing for the review copy!

View more of Chris' work on his website here: https://chriskempshall.com/

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Hello there! We're back from a short hiatus to dive into the latest High Republic middle-grade novel "Beware the Nameless" by Zoraida Córdova. We discuss Churo the Hutt's journey as an outsider just trying to fit in, the ongoing threat of the Nameless, and why Tep Tep might be the key to all of this by asking the one question that matters most. Plus, the latest Star Wars books news to come out of NYCC. (Book spoilers begin at 33:15)

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This week, we're looking back at Star Wars Resistance with Suzie McGrath, the voice behind Team Fireball mechanic Tam Ryvora! Suzie reflects on her experience joining the Star Wars galaxy, Tam's story arc and the importance of empathy, and more.

Remembering Resistance Day is an online event celebrating the legacy of Star Wars Resistance and is hosted annually on August 29. Spread the Resistance love by using the hashtag #RememberingResistance and keep the memory of Team Colossus alive and mighty!

Check out Suzie's next project Unmasked Truths here: https://luminousworldstories.com/unmaskedtruths/

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