Ramble Radio

Harrison and Will take a deep dive into the current state of the video game industry, discussing the major changes Sony and Microsoft are making and the growing shift toward a digital, disc-free future.

The guys also look back at the games they grew up playing and compare them to today’s biggest titles, including Call of Duty. They talk about how gaming has changed, whether the quality and content of modern games have improved, and what may be coming next for the industry.

William, Skylar, and Austin sit down to discuss Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, breaking down the film and its disappointing reception among fans and critics. The crew shares their thoughts on the story, action, and how the movie compares to previous Star Wars projects. They also dive into the bigger picture surrounding the franchise, discussing what Disney and Lucasfilm need to do to bring Star Wars back to blockbuster status at the box office. From creative direction to fan expectations, the guys explore where the franchise should go from here and what could help restore excitement for future films.

William and Skylar break down everything from Season 1 of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, sharing their thoughts on the animation style, storytelling, writing, and the intense lightsaber battles that made the season stand out. They also discuss where the story could go next in season 2.

The conversation then turns toward the future of Star Wars following Dave Filoni taking over from Kathleen Kennedy, including their hopes and expectations for the franchise moving forward. To wrap things up, they give a quick preview of and share their early thoughts on The Mandalorian & Grogu movie.

Skylar and William team up on the podcast to share their full review of Andor Season 2. They go over the biggest moments of the season, comparing them to what came before in Season 1. From standout scenes to emotional character arcs, they break down how the show’s writing and development have evolved.

They also give their thoughts on the season’s release schedule and how it impacted the pacing and viewer experience. Both hosts praise the multiple story arcs running throughout the season, highlighting how they added depth and momentum to the overall narrative.

To wrap things up, Skylar and William explore whether future Star Wars projects could follow in Andor’s footsteps with more grounded, character-driven storytelling.

In this episode, Will and Harrison express their growing frustrations with Disney’s handling of Star Wars and the company’s many missteps in recent years. Both are critical of the direction the franchise has taken, particularly with the announcement of Rey becoming the central focus for future projects. They discuss their concerns over the constant cancellation of previously announced projects, raising questions about why more of the rich Star Wars lore isn’t being explored on screen.

Throughout the episode, Will and Harrison share their ideas for exciting new shows and films they’d like to see in the Star Wars universe, touching on untapped stories and characters they believe could breathe new life into the franchise. They also reflect on the current state of the Star Wars fandom, debating whether content creators contribute to the division and tension within the fanbase. With honest critiques and thought-provoking suggestions, this episode offers a candid look at where Star Wars stands and where it could go in the future.

In this episode, we give our thoughts on The Acolyte. We do an in-depth breakdown of the storytelling. We also take a moment to address the state of both the fandom and Disney/Lucasfilm.

We return to talk about Star Wars yet again. Star Wars animated shows are still going strong. We review the final season of Bad Batch, and we give our thoughts on Tales of the Empire. We give our thoughts on the end of the Clone Wars era. Overall, we are happy with both shows, but we do debate a few things regarding story choices in Tales of the Empire.

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Ramble Radio is back! William and Skylar are back with a new voice on the podcast. Their friend Harrison is the newest member of the Ramble gang. In the return episode, we give our thoughts on the Ahsoka show. We also talk about the fandom and the many criticisms of the show.

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We wrap up 2022 with a Star Wars themed episode. We give our reviews of Andor and Tales of the Jedi. We also give our thoughts on the Star Wars content coming in 2023 and which shows we are looking forward to the most. Happy New Year and may the force be with you!

On this episode, Xavier and Will talk about Game of Thrones and House of The Dragon. They review the first season of House of The Dragon and give their thoughts on how it relates to Game of Thrones. Xavier asks William about his recent journey watching Game of Thrones for the first time. They both debate the controversial final season of Game of Thrones. Will and Xavier talk about their favorite characters in House of The Dragon and they discuss some possible story options for season 2.