WhoDatJedi Podcast

Your WhoDatJedi podcast hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by special guest Holly Griffith (@absolutspacegrl), an engineer at NASA, on this 21st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast. The discussion centers on women in STEM, including how far our society still has to go in this regard, how NASA and Star Wars have some fun connections, as well as some of the key women in Star Wars (spoiler alert: we MIGHT talk about Leia and Ahsoka some). 

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

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On this 20th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcost, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- firstly address some interesting canceled projects as well as some pretty major "The Mandalorian" casting news before going down the pop culture rabbit hole in trying to identify -- with our audience's help -- what the best Star Wars references in other works are. Everything from Spaceballs and Kevin Smith to animated stuff like Family Guy and Futurama gets covered. Did we miss something you love? Get at us on social and let us know!

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

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

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On this, the 19th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- get in the spirit of being at home in isolation by going "Solo," taking a closer look at everyone's favorite scoundrel. What are their favorite Han moments, what did they think of how his story was wrapped up, and is there hope for future Solo stories? Aaron also reviews "The Rise of Skywalker" home digital release, Dave waxes poetic on Daniel Jose' Older's Solo-inspired novel, "Last Shot," and everyone participates in an expanded game of trivia.

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

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Your WhoDatJedi podcast hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- kick off Episode 18 speaking to Coronavirus and some of its implications (including the impending marathon watches of "The Rise of Skywalker"), as well as a little Kevin Smith (as big a Star Wars fan as any) talk. They then turn their talk toward the first three episodes of Season 7 of "The Clone Wars." Is "the bad batch" a welcome diversion or a more critical piece of the overall story? And where are we headed next? Finally, there's a little High Republic talk for fans of that news. Wash yo hands and enjoy!

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

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

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On this 17th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcost, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk Galaxy's Edge, the (relatively) new theme park land at Disney Land and Disney World. Dave took his family to Orlando over Mardi Gras break, so he gets into some of the nitty gritty, talks about the overall experience, and answers questions from Aaron and Fredo. What's it like to ride in the Millennium Falcon? Is building a lightsaber a near religious experience? And what the heck is going on with the new ride Rise of the Resistance? They cover those topics and much more!

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

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Related: Galaxy's Edge Guide

Your WhoDatJedi hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- set their sights backward on today's episode (No. 16) to talk about "A New Hope," specifically about what a disaster the film nearly was. Leaning into documentaries such as "Empire of Dreams" -- a must-watch for anyone curious about the making of the original Star Wars, by the way -- they discuss how the film could have looked vastly different, how it would have been received differently if released at another time, and what it actually has in common with the newest Star Wars movie, "The Rise of Skywalker." This is a fun discussion of one of the most influential movies of all time.

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

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

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Related: "Empire of Dreams" on YouTube

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On the 15th episode of WhoDatJedi, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- engage in some good old fashioned rumor mongering! Discussion starts with Taika Waititi's comments about potentially directing a Star Wars film, turns toward Bob Iger's statement that Disney is pursuing "The Mandalorian" spinoffs, and finally wraps with reports on the new Cassian Andor series ... including the news that the series is being prioritized over the Obi-Wan series and the unsubstantiated reports that George Lucas is returning to Star Wars as a writer and producer on the Cassian series. What would it actually mean if Lucas returned to his creation in this manner? Bonus on this Valentine's Day: What are the most romantic moments in Star Wars? 

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

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

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Your WhoDatJedi hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- dedicate their 14th episode to "The Clone Wars," the Star Wars animated series created by George Lucas and helmed by Dave Filoni (he of "The Mandalorian" fame). With a new, final, seventh season set to debut on Disney+ Feb. 21, and with the show having so many tie-ins to other Star Wars material (from "Rise of Skywalker" to "Solo" to "The Mandalorian"), now is a great time to review what's come before. They review their favorite moments and character arcs, offer their recommendations for first-time (and repeat) viewers with a viewing guide (linked below), and then talk about what they're looking forward to the most in season 7. Most importantly, they dispel the inaccuracy that this series is just for kids.

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

Related: Your Clone Wars viewing guide!

Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus overlords Aryanna Gamble and Brooke Ethridge join your regular hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) --  on this 13th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast. And yes, there is a Mardi Gras parade dedicated to Star Wars. Mardi Gras is here, and it's a major part of the culture in New Orleans. This episode examines the intersection of Mardi Gras and nerd culture with the stewards of the biggest nerd parade in town. They share some of the history and new features of Chewbacchus. And whether you've lived here, always wanted to visit, or never even heard of any of this, this should be an illuminating episode. All Hail!

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

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Related: Chewbacchus.org

On the 12th episode of WhoDatJedi, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) --  begin the show looking ahead to season 2 of "The Mandalorian" and what new characters and plot lines we might expect to see. The conversation then turns to "The Rise of Skywalker" and the script leak of what was the original Episode IX. There's some good and some bad in there, but it also calls to mind a natural question: Does what we eventually got make sense? How does "Rise" connect to the other movies in the trilogy and the saga in whole? And what is the importance of legacy as a theme?

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Read more of Fredo's musings here.

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

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