Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2022 Disney+ Series, "Star Wars: Andor" or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Andor is a 12-part series that takes place five years before the events of Rogue One and Episode IV-A New Hope.  It follows the backstory of Cassian Andor, one of the key characters in the events of Rogue One. This epic series takes place over the course of one year. There is a Season 2 planned, which follows this season and covers the 4 years until Rogue One.

JC Reifenberg, the official Star Wars Insider for the Hall of Justice Podcast rejoins the show.  They attempt to put into context how strong this show is, and compare it to other shows and films in the Star Wars franchise. There is a discussion of why this is so different from other shows, but how its continuity fits like a glove.

311. Star Wars: Andor REVIEW (SPOILERS)

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James Arnold Taylor's versatile vocal range has given him success in every facet of the voice-over industry. His voice is heard all over the world daily and you would never know it's just one person. James's most notable credits are: Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), Leonardo from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012), Johnny from Johnny Test (2005), Green Arrow from Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008), Harry Osborn from The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008).

This episode was recorded at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024. Taylor discusses his range from Kenobi to Fred Flintstone.  He also was a producer on Star Wars insider JC Reifenberg's fan film “Summer '78.” JC chimes in and tells the story of how that came to be.

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381. Voice Actor James Arnold Taylor

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 Disney+/Lucasfilm release "Star Wars: The Bad Batch (Season 3)” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

The Bad Batch is a spinoff of the animated series The Clone Wars and takes place shortly after the events of Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.  Season 3 was the final season and was completed on May 1, 2024.  It stars Dee Bradley Baker as all the clones, including all the male members of the Bad Batch. Michelle Ang voices Omega. Dave Filoni created the show.

Star Wars Insider JC Reifenberg returns to the podcast to discuss how compelling this series is despite it being about characters that previously had no ties to the Star Wars saga. Their adventure impacts other stories, and Reifenberg breaks it all down.

380. Star Wars: The Bad Batch – Season 3 REVIEW (SPOILERS)

WARNING: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen the 2024 WBD/DC Universe release "Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 2" or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 1 is the newest WBD/DC Universe release and the first of a trilogy that concludes the “Tomorrowverse” cluster of films. That continuity began in 2020 with Superman: Man of Tomorrow. Crisis is based on the 1985-1986 epic crossover from DC Comics. It is not to be confused with the Crisis crossover in the “Arrowverse” that aired on the CW.

All three films were written by Jim Krieg, who joined the show. He's agreed to review all three parts here on the podcast. In this episode, Krieg talks about the need for proper backstories for Supergirl, Psycho Pirate, and the Monitor.  He also discussed how Part 2 is a bridge between 1 and 3, and how tied into each other the films are.

379. Crisis on Infinite Earths, Part 2 REVIEW w/writer Jim Krieg

Warning: Do not listen to this episode unless you have seen Season 2 of the Amazon Prime animated series “Invincible” or do not mind hearing key plot points.

Invincible is an animated series based on the comic book of the same name.  It's created by Robert Kirkman and airs on Amazon Prime. Season 2 begins with the aftermath of the cataclysmic events of Season 1.  Mark Grayson (Invincible) deals with the apparent loss of his father and tries to navigate college and social life as well as being a superhero.

Acclaimed sportscaster Robin Lundberg, a longtime comic-book genre fan, joins the show to review Season 2. 

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378. Invincible (Season 2) REVIEW (SPOILERS)

Lenny Jacobson played Wayne Cobb in the Apple TV+ series For All Mankind.  He joined the podcast after a mutual friend found out that Seth was a big fan of the show. He also played Gordo in the reboot CW series Frequency, and Evan in the 2022 Max/DC series Peacemaker.  He is also well known for his role in the Comedy Central series Big Time in Hollywood, Florida.

In this episode, Jacobson discusses his career path and the various Hall of Justice-adjacent projects he has been involved in.  He also discussed how For All Mankind grew in popularity after Season 1, and that show's multiple plot twists and character arcs.

311. Star Wars: Andor REVIEW (SPOILERS)

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