Jedi Temple Archives Podcast

This week, we continue on our mission to examine the life of Ahsoka Tano and why she is such a critical character in the Star Wars universe with our special guest Brandon Boylan from the Clashing Sabers Podcast (clashingsabers.net). From the self-titled book Ahsoka to her role in Star Wars: Rebels, this beacon of the Light wields her dual white-bladed lightsabers on a mission to find her place in the galaxy and, by doing so, her true self. Join us as we discuss this incredible, Force-wielding woman and learn why she plays such a huge role in the lives of some of your favorite Star Wars characters.

On this week's transmission, Rob is joined by Tom and Michelle from the Hyperion Adventures Podcast (http://hyperionadventurespodcast.com) as they break down their Top 5 Most Iconic Moments from Star Wars. From the classic trilogy to the prequels, the sequels, standalone films and the animated series...the biggest challenge is to limit it to only 5! We also share our listener-submitted lists as Brandon from Clashing Sabers Podcast (clashingsabers.net), Tony from Disney Discussions Podcast (disneydiscussions.com), and several of our loyal fans  dive into the fray to give their picks for the moments that stand out for them! Will YOUR favorite scene make our lists? Listen and find out!

This week, Rob and Tom discuss one of the most amazing characters that most casual Star Wars fans don't even know about...Grand Admiral Thrawn. Combining the military mind of Sun Tzu and the analytical eye of Sherlock Holmes, all within a cultured and cool demeanor; Thrawn is undoubtedly one of the most impressive characters within all of Star Wars. Step into the Archives with us as we break down the backstory of this intriguing man and the possible impacts he may have on future stories within the Star Wars universe!

Join Rob and Tom as they return from their respective vacations with all the latest news on Star Wars offerings within the Disney Parks! We cover both coasts and give you all the information you need to plan out your next Star Wars trip to either Walt Disney World Resort or the Disneyland Resort. In our weekly HoloNet news portion of the show, we talk about the newly announced Disney Annual Passholder preview for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge; for which registration is expected to being any day now (you must have a Premier, Platinum Plus, or Platinum level Annual Pass to qualify). We also discuss the new procedures for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge out at the Disneyland Park as that is now fully open to the general public.

From the clone troopers of the prequel trilogy to the First Order Stormtroopers of the sequel trilogy, we cover the evolution of this elite and fearsome fighting force! Please note that we will be on vacation and thus there will be no show posted the week of June 17, 2019. However, we will be back that next week with more great content! May the Force be with you...always.

Join us this week as my friend, co-host, and newly minted Captain of the Millenium Falcon Tom Howell (of the Hyperion Adventures Podcast) joins us to talk about his experiences at the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge out at the Disneyland Resort. From piloting the Falcon, to exploring the food, merchandise, and, of course, having a drink at Oga's Cantina; Tom shares his thoughts and feelings on the incredible new locale known as Black Spire Outpost. Brush up on your Batuuan and hop aboard as we journey to the planet of Batuu as we usher in this new era of immersive entertainment!

This week, we delve into some listener questions to explore the various combat styles used by the Jedi Order as well as examining details on lightsaber lore from the films. We also discuss the latest photos showing some awesome new details on Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Finally, the countdown to the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is almost at an end so we talk about the latest news from this incredibly immersive land coming to the Disney Parks in 2019!

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Chewbacca and the Wookiees. Despite being a centerpiece of much of the Star Wars film franchise, very little has been revealed about these incredibly loyal and fierce allies. Join Rob and Tom as they explore the background of the Wookiees as a species and some key details about Chewbacca himself, including the genius that went into bringing this gentle giant to life. We also break down the latest Star Wars news in our weekly HoloNet update.

In our special Mother's Day episode, we are joined by Tom and Michelle from the Hyperion Adventures Podcast to talk about our favorite female Star Wars characters and how they have impacted the franchise. We also cover the latest HoloNet stories including a new campaign of books bridging the gap between the end of The Last Jedi and the beginning of Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker. Join us, and together we shall rule the galaxy!

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In our special May the Fourth episode, we invited John Saccheri, the Panda himself, on to talk about the special preview he was invited to for the Walt Disney World version of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Panda weighs in on his experience as well as the specific thoughts and details that arose from that early access. Be sure to check out John's YouTube channel, BigFatPanda (bigfatpanda.com), as well as his Pandamonium Facebook group (bigfatpandamonium.com). The passing of Star Wars legend Peter Mayhew, the man that brought the Mighty Chewbacca to life on the big screen with a special clip provided by our good friend Tom from the Hyperion Adventures Podcast.