WhoDatJedi Podcast

We're back! On the 81st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- explain why we didn't have new episodes for a little while there (it's important!), debate whether "The Mandalorian" is getting more credit now than it deserves, weigh in on the newest Star Wars projects in development, talk about the newest exhibit at The Smithsonian (Aaron gets agitated about this), discuss the latest Marvel offerings (not quite RAVE reviews for "Loki" and "Black Widow"), and give their predictions for where "The Bad Batch" might be headed (whilst fanboy-ing over the latest cameos). It's a scattershot, albeit fun, discussion.

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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On this, the 80th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- dive into the topic of patience in fandom. It's first and foremost on everyone's mind following the news of the week surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans, but it also ends up being a point of discussion as they look at the slow pace buildup of "The Bad Batch" and even the "talk-y" nature of "Loki." The MCU has traditionally done a good job of rewarding longtime fans, and they seem to be doing the same with their latest show. And Dave Filoni has a habit of getting to juicy rewards after taking his time getting there. Patience, y'all. Patience.

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If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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It's the 79th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- debate the best space battles in the history of Star Wars. Each host names his top three, and while there's some agreement on a couple of battles in particular, a few more debatable choices make their lists. Does any space battle outside of the Skywalker saga make the cumulative list? Is it problematic that most of the best space battles seem to occur in the original trilogy? And what even constitutes a "space" battle? Let's talk about one of the most important parts of the "star" wars!

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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Welcome to the 78th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- welcome back special guest Ryan Clark of the 501st to talk about "The Bad Batch" and its relationship to the military. As a veteran of the Navy and Marines, Ryan helps the group dive into some of the nuance of military life and how on-target (or off-target) some of the depictions here are. What kind of implications does the phrase "Good soldiers follow orders" entail? How could a relationship between Jedi and Clones already be strained? And what kind of challenges would a group of Clones have in integrating back into society? This is a pretty great discussion, honestly. Check it out!

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If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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On the 77th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- provide a brand new commentary track for "Attack of the Clones." After nearly 20 years of negative attention, it's hard not to fall into constant negativity with the film (and your hosts DEFINITELY point out some of the problem areas), but there's a ton of good stuff here too. Which scenes work the best? How did the other prequels affect this movie? What were some of the clear influences from other films? What kind of impact did this movie have on future Star Wars projects like 'The Clone Wars' and 'The Bad Batch?' And why might this be the most ambitious of all Star Wars movies? Join in for some answers!

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If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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For the 76th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- jump around a bit, first reviewing their recent rewatch of "The Battle for Endor," the 1985 TV movie centered around the Ewoks (and full of cheese and Wilford Brimley). PSA: It's on Disney+ if you want to experience it yourself. The group then bounces back into the present day with a critical eye turned toward the current state of Star Wars marketing. It's essentially been five months without a trailer. Can more be done? Finally, your hosts offer their initial impressions of "The Bad Batch," the newest Star Wars animated series.

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If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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The WhoDatJedi podcast celebrates its 75th episode with a Star Wars trivia extravaganza! Your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- connect with fans at a special live event and test everyone's trivia knowledge. General silliness abounds. Also, the guys talk a smidge about the scant May the Fourth news of the day, mostly diving into the various pieces of Disney theme park news. Here's to another 75!

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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On this, the 74th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- catch up on some Star Wars news ... and find it all oddly New Orleans-centered this week. Then they review "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," the just completed Marvel series on Disney+. Spoiler alert: impressions were good. Also of special note: an in-person trivia event at Zony Mash for May the Fourth and Give Nola Day. Free trivia, free beer, free swag, free live music ... did anyone say free? Folks interested in coming out can register at the link below.

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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On the 73rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- go deep into the lore of Boba Fett to attempt to get a better understanding of the character. Do you know the roots of the character? (Pro tip: you can now watch his original debut on Disney+.) The group goes through his back story, covers his Legends stuff, and then talks about his future in the upcoming series "The Book of Boba Fett." There's also discussion of the "Shang Chi" trailer and a tease of an upcoming in-person event in New Orleans on May the Fourth!

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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Welcome to the 72nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- embrace the newest (oldest?) additions to the Disney+ library in the form of its "Vintage Collection," specifically, the group reviews the Genndy Tartakovsky "Clone Wars" micro-series. For the uninitiated, this series is different than the Dave Filoni-helmed "Clone Wars" cartoon that recently concluded in 2020. Taking a cue from last week's "Justice League" discussion, they talk about the value in getting two different versions of the same story, but more importantly, why every Star Wars fan should check this anime-inspired series out. There are a TON of reasons to watch.

Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook! 

If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! 

Read more of Fredo's musings here.

Read more of Dave's musings here.

Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys

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