Voice of the Rebellion

Welcome to our 30th episode! As the wise Anakin says "Yipee!" In this episode, due to a lack of news we interview our new cohost Eric! Then we discuss how we think Episode 9 will end - what the overall plot will do, what scenes we want to see happen, and how the character arcs should conclude. We would be honored if you would join us!

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This time after we discuss the latest casting news and the Resistance animated show's new trailer, we ask who is the best mentor in Star Wars? Who does the best job of preparing their protege so that they can take their first step into a larger world? Our Mentor list: Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Tobias Beckett, Maz Kanata, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and General Leia. Plus we do a bonus round comparing the Emperor to Snoke! We use the following criteria:

-How successfully they imparted their knowledge, skills, and wisdom

Whoever fullfills the most points of criteria is declared the best Mentor in Star Wars!

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Prepare your troops! This podcast is going to war! Once we cover the latest news - Cast list for Episode IX and Jon Favreau's live action tv show - we discuss militarization in Star Wars! From the Republic before the Clone Wars to the rise of the First Order, we ask: What troops did each government use? What was their role? What lessons can we take from their failures to secure the peace? From Jedi and Clone Troopers to Stormtroopers and the Resistance we examine how Republics and Empires use and misuse their military. 

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We're Back! After a hiatus we're ready to begin season 3 of our podcast in style! First we go over the latest news - Lando returning to Episode IX and another season of Clone Wars! Then we delve deep into droid conciousness and ask the question: Do droids deserve rights? L3-37 'sparked' a conversation worldwide when she liberated the droids on Kessel in Solo, now we wonder if we truly are just "organic overlords." We have an interesting conversation about why droids are treated like garbage in the Star Wars universe, what their programming says about whether they're morally responsible, can droids be defined as human and do they therefore deserve rights, and finally will C3PO ever get the proper treatment for his anxiety disorder? Join us in our triumphant return to Voice of the Rebellion!

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From Bahrain, Mark has guest Bryan on (because Gabe is skype impaired) to divulge everything Solo! First we hit up the latest news - Solo box office results and headway made on the new Boba Fett Movie. Then we give our in depth take on Solo from begining to end! 

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From Bahrain, Mark has guest Bryan on (because Gabe is skype impaired) to divulge everything Solo! First we hit up the latest news - Solo box office results and headway made on the new Boba Fett Movie. Then we give our in depth take on Solo from begining to end! 

This episode is brought to you by Coaxium

This is it. The Season Finale of Voice of the Rebellion! In this episode we discuss Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, Luke Skywalker, and Obi Wan in light of their journey from sin to exile and penance to redemption. We compare what exactly motivates them to sin, and whether they actually seek and obtain redemption. Can Darth Vader actually be considered to have been redeemed? Is Kylo Ren Reedemable? Why do Luke and Obi Wan go into exile? Don't miss this rousing discussion before we take a hiatus!

Title art and Trivia Song by CJ Bruininks, for more of his work see www.cjbruininks.com 

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After some of the latest news and fan letters it's time for our annual Mandolore Madness, this time what is the greatest lightsaber fight? We've paired up 16 fights in a bracket, and discuss which is better in each match up until we find the ultimate winner! 

Criteria:

Things to know:

Bracket 1 - Unconventional Battles

Title Art and Trivia Song by C.J. Bruininks, for more of his work go to www.cjbruininks.com

Turn off your targeting computers and feel the Force around you, for we dive deep into the mysticism of Star Wars in this episode!

What actually is the “Will” of the Force? Are characters predetermined to follow it’s path? How does the Will work through our favorite heroes? What does the Will of the Force ultimately want? Between force visions, prophecies, force ghosts, fan theories, and the real world philosophies we use to understand the Force, we try to piece together the clues to determine what the metaphysical nature is of the Will of the Force!

But first we finally resolve once and for all what is the greatest Star Wars quote of all time! Since our trilogy of quote examination came to a close last episode, we’ve narrowed down our final three quotes from each era of Star Wars:

“Fear is the path to the dark side, fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.”

With the help of a special guest we have an engaging debate!

Throw in a fan letter and some news about Jon Favreau making a live action tv show and we’ve got ourselves an intense episode!

Title Art made by CJ Bruininks, for more of his artwork see his website at www.cjbruininks.com

This episode is brought to you by Unnecessary Force Fields.

Turn off your targeting computers and feel the Force around you, for we dive deep into the mysticism of Star Wars in this episode!

What actually is the “Will” of the Force? Are characters predetermined to follow it’s path? How does the Will work through our favorite heroes? What does the Will of the Force ultimately want? Between force visions, prophecies, force ghosts, fan theories, and the real world philosophies we use to understand the Force, we try to piece together the clues to determine what the metaphysical nature is of the Will of the Force!

But first we finally resolve once and for all what is the greatest Star Wars quote of all time! Since our trilogy of quote examination came to a close last episode, we’ve narrowed down our final three quotes from each era of Star Wars:

“Fear is the path to the dark side, fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to suffering.”
“Help me Obi Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope.”
“Let the past die. Kill it if you have to. That’s the only way to become what you were meant to be.”

With the help of a special guest we have an engaging debate!

Throw in a fan letter and some news about Jon Favreau making a live action tv show and we’ve got ourselves an intense episode!

Title Art made by CJ Bruininks, for more of his artwork see his website at www.cjbruininks.com

This episode is brought to you by Unnecessary Force Fields.