The Clone Wars Strikes Back

On this episode, Dominic and Ciaran ask the question what does it mean to be a Mandalorian? To do this, they explore the three characters Pre Vizsla, Duchess Satine, and Bo-Katan. They look at how all three of them approach their heritage and how their shortcomings show just how complicated being a Mandalorian is. Plus, where does Sabine Wren fit in all this and how might this impact the upcoming live action series The Mandalorian. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic and Ciaran break down the story arc of Darth Maul across Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Solo: A Star Wars Story. They share their how they reacted to Maul’s (first) return back in 2012, analyze his relationships with Obi-Wan Kenobi and Savage Opress, and speculate about where his story might go in “Siege of Mandalore” and how that might connect to Solo. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic and Ciaran celebrate the tenth anniversary of The Clone Wars by watching the 2008 theatrical release of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and discussing it as they do.  They share their memories of the first time they saw and their reactions to some of the features that would become staples of the series.  They also speculate on how these episodes would have been received had they aired on TV instead in the theaters.  They also discuss how the movie lays the groundwork for what was to come in the series.  Plus they announce their new website!  All this and much more!

A podcast left unfinished.... Until now.  Dominic and Ciaran return to discuss the exciting news that Star Wars: The Clone Wars is returning to screens in 2019.  They discuss how the announcement was made, with Dominic sharing what it was like to be in the room at San Diego Comic Con when its return was revealed.  They also discuss what episodes we might see in the new season and how this decision came to be.  All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic and Ciaran have returned from Star Wars Celebration and discuss their experience at this year's biggest Star Wars party in London!  They discuss the "Ahsoka: The Untold Tales" panel, share their thoughts on Forest Whitaker playing Saw Gerrera from The Clone Wars in Rogue One, and debate what other Clone Wars characters they would like to see appear in the films.  Plus, Clone Wars connections in the new Rebels trailer and a very silly game.  All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic and Ciaran are joined by "Irish Chris" of the 501st to look back on and discuss the journey of Captain Rex on Star Wars: The Clone Wars (and a little Star Wars Rebels).  They focus on the episodes "The Hidden Enemy", "The Deserter", "Carnage of Krell", and "Orders" as they track the character development of Rex, from his role as the ideal clone to Rebel leader.  All this and much more!

It's a special episode of The Clone Wars Strikes Back!  Now that they have reached the end of The Clone Wars material, Dominic and Ciaran look back on Revenge of the Sith in the form of a commentary track.  Watch the film along with them as they put a Clone Wars spin on the third installment of the saga!

Dominic and Ciaran are back to wrap up The Clone Wars "legacy" content by discussing the remaining chapters of Star Wars: Dark Disciple by: Christie Golden (click here for part one of that discussion).  They discuss the fall of Quinlan Vos to the dark side, the redemption of Asajj Ventress, and Dooku's failure.  All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic and Ciaran discuss the Comic Series Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir.  What did they think of the way Mother Talzin's story wrapped up?  What do they think is next for Darth Maul?  And how do these events effect Darth Sidious.  All this and much more!

Dominic and Ciaran are back to discuss the first twenty five chapters of the novel Star Wars: Dark Disciple by Christie Golden, based on on unfinished scripts for The Clone Wars episodes.  They discuss Asajj Ventress and Quinlan Vos' surprising relationship, the mission to assassinate Count Dooku, Obi-Wan's role in the saga, the powers of the nightsisters, and Boba Fett's development.  All this and much more!