BONUS Episode: When recording our Top Gun: Maverick episode (coming to the feed next!) Marcus and Dana entered a long discussion on the troubled history of recent Star Wars fandom, particularly as it pertains to the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+. After clearing the air on that, they talk about the good news coming from the Memorial Day Weekend Star Wars Celebration as well as spoilers for the first 2 parts (no talk of Part 3) of Kenobi.

Recorded June 3rd, 2022

00:00 Intro

00:10 The Dark Side: Star Wars Fans, Politics, and the Moses Ingram Response

07:31 Fear Leads To Anger: The Force Awakens, Mary Sue, & The Roots Of The “Woke” Conspiracy

14:08 Anger Leads To Hate: The Last Jedi And The Right-Wing Internet Media Industrial Complex

18:52 Hate Leads To Suffering: Forever Will It Dominate Your Destiny

22:22 Celebration: Restoring Balance To The Force

29:08 Obi-Wan Lives (Talking Parts 1 & 2)