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Ahead of a discussion of EA’s Jedi: Fallen Order, we discuss Padawan Cere Junda’s adventures in the prequel comic from Marvel: Dark Temple.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Cere Junda as a Jedi Padawan and how headstrong she is,
• Jedi Master Eno Cardova,
• The conflict on the planet of Ontotho that brings Cere and Eno on behalf of the Jedi,
• The Second Sister of the Inquisitorious and her investigation of the temple,
• How this comic sets up Jedi: Fallen Order, and
• Our overall thoughts on the story.

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The new trailer for Andor teases multiple new aspects of the upcoming series. We discuss are favorite reveals and then look at The High Republic news.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The news that Andor is now debuting on September 21,
• Our favorite moments from the new trailer for Andor,
• Some of the details of the most recent episode of The High Republic Show,
• Our favorite reveals about Phase 2 of The High Republic from The High Republic Show, and
• How some of the elements we learned about Phase 2 tie into Phase 1.

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From eager Sith apprentice to a vengeful wandering villain, we take a look at the motivation of Darth Maul throughout the Star Wars saga.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Maul’s motivation as Darth Sidious’s apprentice prior to The Phantom Menace,
• What Darth Maul learned from his various visits to Malachor,
• Who exactly Maul wanted revenge against and why as an apprentice,
• Whether Maul was truly motivated to rule,
• To what extent Maul desired revenge against Obi-Wan Kenobi, and
• Many other aspects from Maul’s history that speak to his motivations.

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We review and discuss Adam Christopher’s Shadow of the Sith and Lando and Luke Skywalker’s prequel adventure to The Rise of Skywalker.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• How this book enhances both The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker,
• The details we learn about Rey’s family,
• Ochi of Bestoon’s pursuit of Rey,
• Lando’s quest to find his daughter and Rey’s family,
• Luke’s pursuit of a dark side presence and his gliimpse of Exogol, and
• How this book ties into other Star Wars stories.

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We discuss the Lucasfilm publishing news for Star Wars: The High Republic and an official casting announcement for The Acolyte.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The Star Wars costumes and props at San Diego Comic Con,
• An official casting announcement for The Acolyte,
• Details of phase two publications for Star Wars: The High Republic,
• Another excerpt from Beth Revis’s The Princess and the Scoundrel, and
• Our initial thoughts on Kiersten White’s Padawan.

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After discovering that Tuskens abducted his mother, Anakin Skywalker searches the deserts of Tatooine for her. Meanwhile, Obi-Wan Kenobi spies on Count Dooku and the Separatists.

Star Wars author and host of Coffee with Kenobi, Dan Zehr joins us to discuss this segment of Attack of the Clones.

The segment of Attack of the Clones covered in this episode runs from 1:11:16 to 1:21:39.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Dan’s memory of seeing Attack of the Clones and his favorite character,
• Anakin and Padmé’s arrival at the Lars homestead,
• Anakin’s search for his mother in the deserts of Tatooine,
• Obi-Wan Kenobi infiltrating the Geonosian foundry and spying on Count Dooku and the Separatists, and
• Anakin’s reunion with his mother, her death, and his slaughter of the Tuskens.

If you enjoyed this discussion of Attack of the Clones, check out our prior discussion of the movie in episode 428.

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Stormtroopers are an iconic part of the Star Wars franchise, but they are often overlooked. In this episode, we attempt to answer the question whether they are elite soldiers.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• How stormtroopers are an iconic part of Star Wars,
• Whether stormtroopers are elite soldiers or not,
• The portrayal of stormtroopers in the Star Wars movies, animated series, and other Disney+ series,
• The training of stormtroopers as depicted in The Bad Batch and Rebels, and
• Some of the more elite stormtroopers from other media.

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This week’s Star Wars news features Emmy nominations, another excerpt from The Princess and the Scoundrel, and more Star Wars cocktails.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Lucasfilm picks up Emmy nominations for The Book of Boba Fett and Star Wars: Visions,
• Another excerpt from Beth Revis’s The Princess and the Scoundrels, and
• A preview of cocktails and mocktails from the Hyperspace Lounge aboard the Disney Wish.

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Jay has rounded up some summer Star Wars fashion and gets a jump on back-to-school Star Wars fashion and lifestyle products.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• Star Wars backpacks and products from Vera Bradley,
• Star Wars inspired athletic apparel from Crowned Athletics,
• Spot It! The Mandalorian Card Game,
• Sarlacc Pit Samba Shoes from Adidas,
• Jabba’s Throne Room Adilette Slides from Adidas,
• Star Wars Bolsa Dark Side Slide Sandals from DC available at Journeys,
• The DC Stormtrooper Reversible Bucket Hat available at Journeys,
• Star Wars Hawaiian shirts from Reyn Spooner, and
• A Star Wars inspired 90s Hawaiian Button Down shirt from SFneewho.

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Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi is back as the Jedi in charge on the planet of Banchii as the Nihil launch a new round of attack in the Outer Rim.

In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss:

• The overall structure of this manga and whether it worked for us,
• The stress that Lily Tora-Asi finds herself under as she attempts to lead the colonists on Banchii,
• Lily’s trip to Starlight Beacon to learn the state of the galaxy and whether the storytelling there worked, and
• The Nihil attack on Banchii.

If you enjoyed this discussion of Edge of Balance, Volume 2, check out our discussion of Volume 1 in episode 314.

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