The Credible Nerds

This fourth episode deals with the Force as we are introduced to it in The Phantom Menace and how affects the overall story. We see various uses of the Force, as well as different powers of The Force that are used by the Jedi and the Sith. As Qui-Gon Jinn teaches his padawan, Obi-Wan Kenobi, we are also taught of the different uses of the Force. We are introduced to the concept of midichlorians, a vergence of the Force, and the Prophesy of the Chosen One. We learn that there are not only a Dark Side and Light Side of the Force, but also a Living Force and a Cosmic Force ( that is later explored in The Clone Wars). These concepts are mentioned throughout the Star Wars Saga, but unfortunately some are never fully explained. We do see how The Force is used by the Jedi and Sith throughout the Saga, things such as using the The Force to push things, pull things towards you, jump higher, run faster, use the Force to help someone relax or fall asleep, and to use the Force to mentally trick someone to do what you wish them to do.

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This third episode deals with the different planets we see our characters visit in The Phantom Menace and how they play into the story. They aren't just interesting backdrops to the film, they have an impact on the story, the characters, and the galaxy!

This second episode deals with the different Galactic organizations in The Phantom Menace and how they play into the story. They aren't just throwaway concepts, they have an impact on the story, the characters, and the galaxy! We talk about the Trade Federation, the Jedi, the Sith, the Senate, and symbiosis and balance. We go into the topic of the Balance of the Force a little and discuss how important that is for the whole Saga - from Episode I to Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker.

This first episode deals with the Jedi and how important they are to the film as well as the Saga. We discuss the Jedi Temple, the Jedi Council, the Jedi Trials, individual Jedi, lightsabers, and more!

It's been two years for us here at The Credible Nerds Podcast!! Marc and I reminisce how we got started and how we still enjoy doing the podcast! We discuss our 5 favorite Nerdy things this past year - from DC films to the Avengers to Star Wars Celebration. We then look forward to the next year and what we're excited that's coming up such as The Dresden Files - Peace Talks! Thanks for joining us and supporting us as we get two years under our belts!

In this episode we discuss the latest Wheel of Time news such as the first casting announcement for the series!

We then review Chapters 33-38 in Book 1 of The Wheel of Time, The Eye of the World. We keep it mostly spoiler (minor spoilers only) free as we talk Caemlyn, Ogier, and how Perrin and Egwene are rescued from those evil Whitecloaks.

We then lift the spoiler free ban and discuss the love triangle of Morgase, Taringail, and Tigraine and what that's all about. It's like Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, where all of the major characters in the story can be traced to these three and their relationships. We talk about the Kingdom of Andor and how it began that Andor only had Queens for rulers.

Join the Credible Nerds as Marc gives a quick review on his initial gameplay of the yet to be released Star Wars Outer Rim game from Fantasy Flight Games! He gives his initial thoughts and what he liked about the game so far.