In last week's episode of Andor, we see a museum/gallery which contains a collection of artifacts and treasures from worlds the Empire has subjugated. Three stone tablets can be seen in the background, each with an image of a hand on them. Those who are fans of Star Wars Rebels will recognize these images as the keys to opening the ancient Jedi temple on Lothal. Within that temple is a gateway to a strange Force realm beyond space and time. Even though we only see these stone tablets for a few seconds, allow me to gush about why I think this is so cool!

Anton Lesser is a British actor who has appeared in series such as Game of Thrones, Wolf Hall, and The Crown. Now he's in Star Wars, playing the methodical Major Partagaz in Andor. The character is a member of the Imperial Security Bureau, basically the FBI of the Galactic Empire. The troubles that Cassian Andor has caused have come to the attention of the ISB, and as Uncle Owen would say, "there'll be hell to pay". Join me as I explain why this actor's inclusion in that galaxy far, far away has me so excited! 

This week's episode was supposed to be a discussion of Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, but due to some time travel shenanigans we are unable to bring that to you. Instead, as we calculate how to return to the normal timeline, Captain Ingle and I bring you a discussion of the music of the Star Trek franchise. The scores of both the movies and the shows have become iconic themes that are easily some of the most recognizable in history. Join us as we go boldly!

Last Wednesday saw the release of the first three episodes of the latest Star Wars series, Andor. 2016's Rogue One introduced us to the character of Cassian Andor, played by the great Diego Luna, who is the titular character of this latest installment. Join me as I share with you a few thoughts on this truly unique streaming show, that promises to be perhaps the most unusual entry in the Star Wars canon (and that's a good thing!). Join me!

In the grand tradition of "The Trouble With Tribbles", "Q-pid", and "Heroes and Demons", this episode of Star Trek Strange New Worlds is wacky in all the right ways. Join Captain Christopher Ingle and I as we set a course for zaniness in the 23rd century, as Spock and his fiance T'pring find themselves in a very awkward situation just as important negotiations are about to commence. Join us as we go boldly!

We are one day away from the launch of the latest Star Wars live-action series, Andor. For those who do not know, Andor is a Rogue One prequel, chronicling the adventures of Cassian Andor (played by Diego Luna) and other members of the Rebel Alliance, as they attempt to navigate life in the galaxy under the thumb of the Galactic Empire. So today, I thought I would revisit Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in preparation for the new series. Join me!

Captain Ingle is on an away mission, so it's up to your old Commander Marr to bring you this week's episode of Random Trek. Gatekeeping is a concept that has been discussed in-depth lately, especially as it relates to fandom. Gatekeeping is when members of a fandom draw a line in the sand and say that someone can't be a fan if they fail to conform to a certain standard. This is not acceptable in any fandom. Join with me today as I discuss why Star Trek does not need this poisonous line of thinking. Join me as we go boldly!

On this week's episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I journey to the 23rd century to join the adventurers of the U.S.S. Discovery, under the command of the legendary Captain Christopher Pike. On this installment, Michael goes looking for Spock on Vulcan, while Captain Pike and crew deal with a strange temporal distortion over the planet Kaminar. Join us as we go boldly!

At the end of Return of the Jedi, Anakin Skywalker tossed Emperor Palpatine down a shaft, leading to his explosive death. We learn in The Rise of Skywalker that while his body died, he had learned how to preserve his spirit. Further Star Wars Canon has revealed that the former Emperor was working on ways to cheat death from the earliest days of his empire. We have also learned that he was trying to create the perfect body to house his spirit. Join with me as we discuss the specifics of such an experiment.

"The Acolyte" is an upcoming Star Wars series that should be hitting Disney+ sometime next year. We don't really know much about what we're going to see in this new adventure, other than that it takes place about 100 years before The Phantom Menace, during the final days of what is called the High Republic Era. Though we don't know much, I have a theory I would like to share with you, as well as some random thoughts about this new tale in that galaxy far, far away...