This week, on A Complicated Profession, host Dan Moren is joined by special guest Tony Sindelar to discuss the most recent episode of The Mandalorian, including how much fan service is just the right amount, droid-related head-canon, and the premature(?) fate of an anticipated character.

The Mandalorian - Chapter 5

Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar

A Complicated Profession returns with Chapter 4 of The Mandalorian. Host Dan Moren is joined by special guest Kathy Campbell to discuss a compelling new ally for Mando, reinforcing the essential nature of our characters, and homages to a favorite Western trope.

The Mandalorian - Chapter 4

Dan Moren with Kathy Campbell

Score for Chapter 4 on Apple Music.

We Discuss:

Supergirl Season 5, Episode 7

Trish Matson with David Schaub and Deanna Chapman

In an attempt to plan a better future, Chidi considers his past.

Rachel Addleman with Andrew Pontious and Sarah Gardner

We’re back for the third episode of A Complicated Profession and your host Dan Moren is joined by special guest and network head honcho Jason Snell to discuss chapter 3 of The Mandalorian. Our discussion covers the many possible interpretations of sin, what exactly happened to the Empire, and how this show paves the way for future Star Wars series.

The Mandalorian - Chapter 3

Dan Moren with Jason Snell

Score for Chapter 3 on Apple Music.

We discuss:

Supergirl Season 5, Episode 6

Trish Matson with David Schaub

In the second episode of A Complicated Profession, Dan Moren is joined by Aleen Simms to discuss the second chapter of The Mandalorian, including how an episode can succeed without using a lot of dialogue, ants at picnics, the unpredictability of characters that live in the gray areas, and whether or not the Mandalorian should take off his helmet.

The Mandalorian - Chapter 2

Dan Moren with Aleen Simms

Apple Music link for the music from Chapter 2.

The group awaits the judge’s final decision on the fate of human existence.

Andrew Pontious with Rachel Addleman and Sarah Gardner

In the inaugural episode of A Complicated Profession, host Dan Moren is joined by fellow Star Wars aficionado John Siracusa to discuss the debut of The Mandalorian, the first live-action Star Wars series. We talk about the heritage of Star Wars on TV, Werner Herzog as Werner Herzog, and exactly what kind of show this is.

The Mandalorian - Chapter 1

Dan Moren with John Siracusa

We discuss:

Edited by David Schaub.

Supergirl Season 5, Episode 5

Trish Matson with David Schaub