It’s been 40 years since Return of the Jedi was released and on this week's podcast the boys celebrate the film on its anniversary.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Intro

4:53 - Our First Experience with ROTJ

9:25 - Does the film still hold up?

12:45 - Where does ROTJ fall in our Rankings?

16:44 - What We Love About ROTJ

44:58 - Was ROTJ a good ending to the OT?

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Credits:

Produced by Ari Paevere and Mike Rivera

Sounds and Tunes provided by Lucasfilm

After the avalanche of recent content, the boys got the chance to finally sit down and discuss where things lie for Star Wars in 2023 with friend of the show Parkes (Artorr).

Timestamps:

0:00 - The State of Star Wars

8:29 - The New Jedi Order Movie

18:45 - What Remains in 2023

31:23 - Dave Filoni directing Heir to the Empire?

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Credits:

Produced by Ari Paevere and Mike Rivera

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Volume 2 of Visions featured far more variety than Volume 1 and we absolutely loved it! Join the boys as they discuss the new season with their friend Michelle (@ahsokaxtano).

Timestamps:

0:00 - Overall Thoughts

13:34 - Sith

19:15 - Screecher’s Reach

25:50 - In the Stars

31:59 - I Am Your Mother

37:22 - Journey to the Dark Head

43:59 - The Spy Dancer

49:52 - The Bandits of Golak

55:28 - The Pit 1:02:40 - Aau’s Song

1:06:25 - Summarizing Thoughts

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Credits:

Produced by Ari Paevere and Mike Rivera

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Welcome to a very special episode of the podcast as the boys celebrate both Star Wars Day and their 100th episode.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Happy Star Wars Day

14:04 - Episode 100

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Credits:

Produced by Ari Paevere and Mike Rivera

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After grinding for a few days, the boys finished up Jedi: Survivor and jumped straight onto the mic to talk all about it!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Non-Spoiler Review

9:55 - Spoilers!

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Credits:

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That's a wrap on Season 3! The lads are back to dissect it all along with The Mandalorian fan and friend of the show Parkes!

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Credits:

Produced by Ari Paevere and Mike Rivera

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That was fun, but do we feel differently about the series as a whole? Listen in to hear the guys thoughts on the episode.

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So much Star Wars Celebration news to go through! On the final day of the epic event, the boys sit down to break down all the latest news from the last few days.

Timestamps:

0:00 - The Bad Batch Season 3

17:20 - Tales of the Jedi Season 2

25:18 - Lars Mikkelsen, Kevin Kiner & ‘Ahsoka’ Series Info

39:42 - Star Wars Visions Volume 2

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Credits:

Produced by Ari Paevere and Mike Rivera

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Star Wars Celebration has begun! What a wild opening it was with countless updates and announcements on the future of Star Wars. The boys breakdown all of it in their first bit of coverage for the weekend.

Timestamps

0:00 - Movie Announcements

21:23 - Ahsoka Trailer

28:00 - The Acolyte

31:49 - Skeleton Crew

35:40 - Andor Season 2

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Credits:

Produced by Ari Paevere and Mike Rivera

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Join Mike & Ari as they livestream their reactions to the news leaking out of the Lucasfilm Panel at Star Wars Celebration Europe! Catch their reactions to the Ahsoka trailer, Star Wars film announcements, and more!

Timestamps:

0:00 - The Acolyte, Andor & Skeleton Crew

1:08:17 - Ashoka

1:25:13 - Movie Announcements

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