Oppression is the mask of fear... ANDOR APRIL continues with our deep dive into “Star Wars: The Mask of Fear” by Alexander Freed. This kicks off the Reign of the Empire trilogy and delivers the political thriller we've always wanted in a galaxy far, far away. We discuss Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, Saw Gerrera, and the state of democracy in the aftermath of the Clone Wars. Plus, we draw some meaningful connections to Andor season one!

Independent Bookstore of the Week: ⁠Boneshaker Books (Minneapolis, MN)

Listen to our interview with author Alexander Free here.

As a reminder, our podcast will be LIVE from the Holonet News Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan on Sunday, April 20 at 11AM JST. Learn more ⁠here⁠. We hope to see you there!

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ANDOR APRIL is here! In anticipation of season two's release, we're spending all month talking about ANDOR and only ANDOR. This week, we kick things off by ranking every season one episode from least best to best best (because they're all the best) and highlighting key moments across each arc.

As a reminder, our podcast will be LIVE from the Holonet News Stage at Star Wars Celebration Japan on Sunday, April 20 at 11AM JST. Learn more here. We hope to see you there!

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Brandon Wainerdi joins the podcast to discuss one of DK's latest and greatest reference books, “Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy.” We reflect on the role of reference books in our childhoods, learn about Brandon's journey in earning his first official Star Wars author byline, and more!

Check out Brandon's other work — including his podcast Talking Bay 94 and his contributions to StarWars.com & Star Wars Insider — here.

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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).

Independent Bookstore of the Week: David's Bookshop (Letchworth, UK)

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