Igniting the Spark

The Skywalker Saga and this podcast series has reached its end (for now). Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) and her guest Cody (@codylunsford_) discuss The Rise of Skywalker, the final episode of the Sequel Trilogy, courtesy of the Disney Blockbuster Machine! It’s not all bad, well a lot of it is, but they dig into the good, including Adam Driver, the lightsaber fights, Babu Frik, and more!

It’s time to talk about The Last Jedi, finally. For your host Callie (@calliesmith92) and her guest Sam (@SamShotFirst), The Last Jedi is either a great Star Wars movie or the greatest Star Wars movie. They discuss everything from Not-Baby Yoda, Kylo and Rey, Rose, the Holdo Maneuver, that Throne Room Fight, and so so so much more.

The Star Wars Sequel Trilogy discussion kicks off with your host Callie (@calliesmith92) discussing The Force Awakens with her guest Chad (@chadaoliver). They talk about the post-Lucas franchise as a whole, including The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. They also discuss the new and old characters, the power of Adam Driver. and of course how great Star Wars really is.

Our Star Wars podcast has reached the end of the Prequel Trilogy with Revenge of the Sith. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes guest Shea (@justsheavassar) to discuss Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, Palpatine himself, hair buns, Jedi kids dying, and more! Make sure to get the high ground and listen!

Our Star Wars podcast has reached what many consider the worst of the Prequel Trilogy with Attack of the Clones. But, in a welcomed twist, your host Callie (@calliesmith92) and her guest Mark (@watlingtonmark) manage to talk about the cool stuff in Episode II, including the cool ships, the cool creatures, and the cool story structure. There’s, of course, the dialogue and ridiculous finale, but still, this is a more positive discussion that might change your mind!

Our Star Wars podcast has reached the divisive Prequel Trilogy with The Phantom Menace. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes Talk Film Society Editor-in-Chief Marcelo (@MarceloJPico) to talk about George Lucas’ 1999 return to the Star Wars universe, the Pod races, the lightsaber duels, the Jar Jar Binks, and a whole lot more!

Our Star Wars podcast has reached the final chapter of the original trilogy. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) talks to guest Rockie (@RockieWarAntz) about Return of the Jedi. It’s a personal favorite of Rockie’s and they both discuss the classic chase through the woods, the not-so-special Special Editions, and the angsty Skywalker men.

Our Star Wars podcast reaches what many might consider to be the best film in the series. Your host Callie (@calliesmith92) talks to guest Dave (@DaveAGiannini) to discuss The Empire Strikes back. They discuss Disney overlords, but most importantly they get into how the film itself still works on so many levels.

On the official Episode 1 of our new Star Wars podcast, your host Callie (@calliesmith92) covers the first Star Wars movie, Star Wars aka Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, with guest Eli Smith (@elishapsmith). They discuss the start of the Star Wars hype, alternate cuts, “Maclunkey”, The Phantom Menace, lightsaber battles, the benefit and detriment of 4K, and a whole lot more!

It’s a Star Wars podcast! Before diving into each film in the Skywalker Saga, your host Callie (@calliesmith92) welcomes Talk Film Society Editor-in-Chief Marcelo (@MarceloJPico). They talk about their love of Star Wars, with Marcelo’s being moderate and Callie’s being exceptionally high—high enough to host a Star Wars podcast, actually. Listen and get ready for the official first episodes to roll out soon, starting with Star Wars: A New Hope.