Idiot's Array: A Star Wars Podcast

On Episode 84, Alan, Mark, and Ryder re-visit The Phantom Menace on its 20th anniversary. Where and when did we see The Phantom Menace for the first time? What are some of our favorite memories from seeing it? Did we have a favorite scene? And what memories do we have of the marketing and merchandise? We would love you to join us! We have not doubt of that.

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Alan and Ryder are live at Fan X as they explore Chewbacca's journey through the Star Wars saga, from the tragedy and heartbreak of losing his family to becoming a rebel hero. How did the battle of Kashyyyk during the Clone Wars shape Chewie's character and outlook on the galaxy? What made his bond with Han Solo so unique? How did Han's death affect Chewbacca's goals in the sequel trilogy? And is Chewbacca the true hero and moral compass of Star Wars? We will discuss everyone's favorite wookiee as he just keeps getting better with age.

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On Episode 83, Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss their Mt.Rushmore of characters from the different areas of Star Wars. Who will we pick as our favorites from the original trilogy, prequels, sequel trilogy, books/comics, animation, and Star Wars stories? And at the end we will try to guess each other's overall top four favorite characters from all of Star Wars. We'd love you to play along at home as you listen. Top five lists are for chumps. Mt. Rushmore lists are for heroes!

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Mark returns to join Alan and Ryder as we discuss the confrontation between Luke Skywalker and Kylo Ren on Crait, what led up to it, and the aftermath.

What did Luke mean during his final conversation with Leia?

Did Leia and C-3PO realize that Luke wasn't really on Crait?

What did Luke add to his own legend?

How tortuous was the outcome for Kylo Ren?

In this scene, did Luke truly become the Jedi he was always meant to be?

Is Luke's death the most powerful scene in any Star Wars movie?

We also have an exciting Star Wars Celebration announcement! We would be honored if you would join us.

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In episode 81, Mark Sutter has vanished, but Alan and Ryder fight on. They discuss the epic battle scene in Snoke's throne room, what led to it, and what happened in the aftermath.

What parallels are there with the throne room scene from ROTJ?

If Kylo Ren is the First Order's supreme leader, what kind of responsibility will that add?

Did Kylo blow his only chance to join Rey and the resistance?

Alan and Ryder also discuss the recently released Episode IX wrap photo, answer some listener emails, and much, much more. We would be honored if you would join us!

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In this episode, Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss what part faith and self-confidence play in using the Force. From Luke Skywalker failing to lift his X-wing out of the Dagobah swamp to Rey mind tricking a stormtrooper, faith in the Force and oneself seems to be crucial.

In what other instances do we see faith play a part?

What part does urgency play?

What about faith in other characters and not just the Force?

Is Chirrup Imwe the best example of someone having faith in the Force?

We discuss this and much more on Episode 80 of Idiot's Array!

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On episode 79, Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss Rey's vision in the cave on Ahch-To in The Last Jedi.

What did she discover about herself and did it open a Force portal within her?

How does Rey's experience in the cave compare to Luke Skywalker's in The Empire Strikes Back.

After Rey's time in the cave, why did she go to Kylo Ren first and not Luke?

Why is it so important to face our greatest fears in order to grow?

We take a deep cave dive in this episode and would be honored if you would join us.

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In this episode, Alan, Mark, and Ryder continue their discussion on empathy in Star Wars by examining The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, Rogue One, and Ahsoka.

Was Ahsoka the template for what the Jedi should have been? (per Dave Hackerson's email)

Did Rey have empathy for Kylo Ren or just saw him as a potential tool to help the Resistance?

Was it empathy that kept Kylo Ren from killing Leia?

Why was Luke Skywalker conflicted about Rey leaving Ahch-To to go to Kylo Ren?

Was empathy the reason the Rogue One crew was successful?

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On Episode 77, Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss empathy in Star Wars.

Were Qui-Gon, Padme, Leia, Luke, Darth Vader and others actually empathetic or was there some selfishness involved?

Was empathy the Jedi way, and should it have been?

Are there instances when empathy from one character holds another back?

Why didn't Obi-Wan kill Anakin on Mustafar?

We discuss these topics and much more on part 1 of this topic. We would be honored if you would join us!

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Ryder is joined by his son Ranger as they go down memory hyperspace lane and talk about seeing The Force Awakens teaser trailer for the first time in 2014.

What do we remember from that day?

What were our initial reactions?

What was our favorite scene from the teaser trailer?

Also, Ryder gets emotional.

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