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Baylan Skoll: What We Learned (Ahsoka Series Recaps) | Episode 3,388

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's our penultimate episode of character reviews from the Ahsoka series! Today, we're looking at the deeply compelling Baylan Skoll, and considering ...

Sabine Wren: What We Learned (Ahsoka Series Recaps) | Episode 3,387

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We got conflicting stories about Sabine's initial Jedi training in the "Ahsoka" series, but if what the good guys said was true, then Sabine may have ...

Shin Hati - What We Learned From "Ahsoka" | Episode 3,386

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our series of recaps for Ahsoka season 1 marches on! It's a comparatively quick episode today, since we'll be talking about the enigmatic Shin Hati. S...

Ezra Bridger - What We Learned From "Ahsoka" | Episode 3,385

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Say "Hello there!" to part 5 of our Ahsoka season 1 recap series. Today, we're talking about Ezra Bridger, the comparative MacGuffin of the show. Ever...

Grand Admiral Thrawn - What We Learned From "Ahsoka" | Episode 3,384

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part four of our continuing series of Ahsoka season 1 recaps! Today, we're taking on the show's dad bod big bad, Grand Admiral Thrawn. He s...

The New Republic - What We Learned From "Ahsoka" | Episode 3,383

08 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's part 3 of our ongoing series of Ahsoka season 1 recaps! Today, we'll look at the one organization we're going to talk about in this series - the ...

Morgan Elsbeth - What We Learned From "Ahsoka" | Episode 3,382

07 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're continuing our series of recaps for season 1 of the Ahsoka series! Today, we're talking about everything new we learned related to the late lame...

Hera Syndulla - What We Learned From "Ahsoka" | Episode 3,381

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're starting our final series of recaps for season 1 of "Ahsoka"! We're kicking it off by considering what new things we learned about Hera Syndulla...

Raising an Army of the Dead? (Ahsoka Part 8 Deep Dive) | Episode 3,380

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The cargo containers from the catacombs, those have to be coffins, right? And since we see the Great Motherrs pull off the Chant of Resurrection, this...

The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord (Ahsoka Briefing, Part 8) | Episode 3,379

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord" (see what they did there?) is the final part of the Ahsoka series, and it left us with more questions than answ...

"The Burden of Leadership" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,378

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Burden of Leadership" follows Lando in the moments after he said goodbye to Han on Home One, and gives us a clearer idea of why he didn't just he...

"No Contingency" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,377

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was a close call for me, but "No Contingency" is my favorite of the four stories in this latest round of looks at the Return of the Jedi "From a Ce...

"From a Certain Point of View" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,376

01 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"From a Certain Point of View" is a story inside "From a Certain Point of View," and features the character famous for using the phrase "from a certai...

"The Light That Falls" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,375

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're starting our fourth set of four looks at the Return of the Jedi "From a Certain Point of View" collection! "The Light That Falls" takes place on...

Writers' Strike Ends: What Happens Next? | Episode 3,374

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The writers' strike is (just about) over! What does that mean for upcoming Star Wars movies and shows? We'll evaluate, and we'l cover some other news ...

What Are Sabine's Motives? (Ahsoka Part 7 Deep Dive) | Episode 3,373

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of Star Wars: Rebels, Sabine said it was time to bring Ezra home. But in these last two parts of the Ahsoka series, she sure doesn't seem t...

Dreams and Madness (Ahsoka Briefing, Part 7) | Episode 3,372

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It was called "Dreams and Madness," but there was precious little of either in part 7 of the Ahsoka series. "Time" might have been more appropriate, s...

"Kernels and Husks" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,371

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Those Imperial dignitaries were pretty mysterious when we saw them consulting with Palpatine in Return of the Jedi. It turns out (no surprise) that th...

"My Mouth Never Closes" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,370

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My own two cents: "My Mouth Never Closes" is my favorite of the four in this third set of stories from the Return of the Jedi "From a Certain Point of...

"Satisfaction" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,369

24 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We saw Max Rebo on the sail barge in Return of the Jedi, but where was Sy Snootles? You'll get the answer in "Satisfaction," part of the "From a Certa...

"Everyone's a Critic" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,368

23 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the start of our third mini-series of episodes looking at the stories from the Return of the Jedi "From a Certain Point of View" compilation! We'...

Ancient Dathomiri History (Ahsoka Part 6 Deep Dive) | Episode 3,367

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There's more to the rise and fall of the Great Witch Kingdom of the Dathomiri than they're letting on right now in the Ahsoka series. We'll examine wh...

"Lost in the Woods" (ROTJ Star Wars Insider) | Episode 3,366

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars Insider 221 keeps adding to the bounty of Return of the Jedi short stories we're getting this year! "Lost in the Woods" takes place shortly ...

Far, Far Away (Ahsoka Briefing, Part 6) | Episode 3,365

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the episode we've all been waiting for, and Filoni and company held nothing back. "Far, Far Away" is the densest and most impactful episode of th...

"Kickback" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,364

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's a bit of a surprise, once you find out who it is that's being represented in this short story from the "From a Certain Point of View" collection ...

"Reputation" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,363

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The well-written "Reputation" is the requisite Boba Fett story in the Return of the Jedi anniversary short story collection, and it only reinforces my...

"The Plan" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,362

17 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"The Plan" in the Return of the Jedi short story collection is essentially a Malakili origin story - another one in the set where most of the action h...

"Dune Sea Songs of Salt and Moonlight" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) Episode 3,361

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the longer Return of the Jedi short stories in the From a Certain Point of View collection, "Dune Sea Songs of Salt and Moonlight" is also one ...

Star Wars News at Destination D23 | Episode 3,360

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Destination D23 took place last weekend, and maybe the lack of big Star Wars news shouldn't have come as a surprise, but it was pretty disappointing n...

Healing the Shadow Self (Ahsoka Part 5 Deep Dive) | Episode 3,359

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Baylan knew what Ahsoka would take with her into the World Between Worlds. On today's deep dive episode, we'll explore what Ahsoka found there, plus w...

Shadow Warrior (Ahsoka Briefing, Part 5) | Episode 3,358

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Shadow Warrior" is Part 5 of the Star Wars: Ahsoka series, bringing us on another character's vision quest, so to speak. And the hero's route to Thra...

"Fortuna Favors the Bold" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,357

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The shortest of the four stories we're exploring in this go-around about the Return of the Jedi "From a Certain Point of View" collection, "Fortuna Fa...

"The Key to Remembering" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,356

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our third episode exploring the Return of the Jedi "From a Certain Point of View" collection features EV-9D9 in "The Key to Remembering," a deep and s...

"Fancy Man" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,355

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Max Rebo is the star of "Fancy Man," the second of the short stories in the Return of the Jedi "From a Certain Point of View" collection. And his tale...

"Any Work Worth Doing" (Return of the Jedi FACPOV) | Episode 3,354

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first in our first series of mini series checking out the short stories in the Return of the Jedi "From a Certain Point of View" collection! ...

Ahsoka Mid-Season Review and Grade | Episode 3,353

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can you believe we're already halfway through the Ahsoka series?! Today, we'll do a bit of a mid-season review, flagging three pros and cons, plus an ...

The World Between Worlds (Ahsoka Part 4 Deep Dive) | Episode 3,352

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The "World Between Worlds" made its live-action debut in the Ahsoka series! The audio description has some fascinating details about it. And while it ...

Fallen Jedi (Ahsoka Briefing, Part 4) | Episode 3,351

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a sort-of mid-season finale, "Fallen Jedi" offers a bunch of holy #! @*&% moments. We'll cover them all - and discuss who Marrok is under the armor...

After Ahsoka, What's Next? | Episode 3,350

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for listener and viewer feedback! What should we talk about after the Ahsoka series ends, since it looks like we won't have more new live-acti...

Labor Day: Nemik's Manifesto and the Hollywood Strikes | Episode 3,349

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's Labor Day in the United States, so it's the perfect time to reflect on how some of Nemik's rebellious words in Star Wars: Andor are applicable to...

Captain Drogan and His Deep Story Connections | Episode 3,348

03 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Galaxy of Heroes did something they rarely get to do - introduce a brand-new character to Star Wars canon. Not only that, but the backstory for Captai...

Jedi Business: First Ahsoka Streaming Stats | Episode 3,347

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lucasfilm announced viewing stats for the first episode of the Ahsoka series - odd, since it debuted with two episoides, why not give the second episo...

Star Wars September 2023: What's Coming This Month! | Episode 3,346

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ahsoka is underway, and although the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are ongoing, there's still new Star Wars storytelling available to us in September 2023...

What's Different With Ahsoka? (Ahsoka Part 3 Deep Dive) | Episode 3,345

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does Ahsoka seem ... different to you? More measured, calmer, deliberate, and even speaking in riddles from time to time? Well, there's a good reason ...

Time to Fly (Ahsoka Briefing, Part 3) | Episode 3,344

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Time to Fly" is the third episode in the Ahsoka series, and the shortest one yet. We'll sum it up and cover the highlights in our patented 7-takeaway...

Scoundrel Business: Disney+ in the Pinch | Episode 3,343

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The writers and actors are still on strike, but there are some news reports and statistics afoot that do not bode well for the studios digging in thei...

Ahsoka Season 1: What Are We Being Set Up For? | Episode 3,342

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The way the first two episodes of the Ahsoka series have gone, we can pretty well guess what's going to happen in the third ... and speculate about wh...

Sabine's Force Abilities (Ahsoka Chapter 2 Deep Dive) | Episode 3,341

27 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

They gave us hints about Sabine's training under Ahsoka, but left the question for us to discover in the series: does Sabine have Force powers? Now, i...

Toil and Trouble (Ahsoka Briefing, Chapter 2) | Episode 3,340

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

"Toil and Trouble" is an appropriately witchy title for chapter 2 of the Ahsoka series. Today, we'll review the major doings and Rebels nods in our 7-...

The Map Problem (Ahsoka Chapter 1 Deep Dive) | Episode 3,339

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Thrawn disappeared 10-ish years ago. But a map buried in the ruins of an ancient world - that Morgan Elsbeth seemingly just found out about recently -...

Master and Apprentice (Ahsoka Briefing, Chapter 1) | Episode 3,338

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lightsaber fights! Rebels cameos! Homages to other Star Wars storytelling! The first episode of Ahsoka had all that and more. Today, our full-spoiler ...

Ahsoka Premiere: Non-Spoiler Reactions | Episode 3,337

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The premiere is finally here! The first two episodes of the Ahsoka series dropped on Disney+ last night, and if there's one word to keep in mind about...

Top 7 Ahsoka Wish List: What We Hope to See | Episode 3,336

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's the big day! We're just hours away from the two-episode premiere of the Ahsoka series. Here's our non-spolier discussion of the top 7 things w...

Anakin in Ahsoka: Flashback, Force Ghost, or Both? | Episode 3,335

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We know for sure that Hayden Christensen appears in the Ahsoka series, but we don't know *how*. One video on the Star Wars YouTube channel seems to ha...

Summing Up the Highlights of Ahsoka YouTube Videos | Episode 3,334

20 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The fine folks at Lucasfilm have put up a handful of YouTube videos in the last couple of weeks leading up to the Ahsoka series debut. Let's see what ...

Highlights from the EW Ahsoka Cover Story | Episode 3,333

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Entertainment Weekly - or maybe just "EW" now? - did a "cover story" about the Ahsoka series that pulled from Dagobah Dispatch and past interviews, bu...

Part 2 of Rosario Dawson on Dagobah Dispatch | Episode 3,332

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The work they're putting into the Ahsoka series seems kind of insane, in a good way. Today, we're considering highlights from the second half of EW's ...

Rosario Dawson on Dagobah Dispatch | Episode 3,331

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Less than one week till the Ahsoka premiere! We're checking out the last bits of interviews and clips this week, starting with the first half of a Dag...

Shockwave: A Bonus ROTJ Short Story | Episode 3,330

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Alexander Freed doesn't have a short story in the Return of the Jedi "From a Certain Point of View" collection, but with his "Shockwave" in Star Wars ...

ROTJ From a Certain Point of View: First Impressions | Episode 3,329

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 40th anniversary short story collection honoring Return of the Jedi "From a Certain Point of View" hits shelves in two weeks, but the embargo on r...

An Unusual Disney Investor Call | Episode 3,328

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I've listened to the Disney earnings report calls for years (so you wouldn't have to!). This one was unlike any other I've heard, with barely a mentio...

The Journey to the Ahsoka Series | Episode 3,327

13 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the run-up to the Ahsoka series, we missed talking about a "Journey to Ahsoka" video Lucasfilm shared last month. We'll have a look at it today, an...

Return of the Jedi Nostalgia: The Escape From Jabba's Palace | Episode 3,326

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're returning to Return of the Jedi to ask you two questions: what did you think about the escape from Jabba's palace the first time you saw it, and...

Top 100 Episodes Flashback: #91 | Episode 3,325

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's summer vacation time! It's the last of our current run of episodes where we're flashing back and counting down the shows that you've made the mos...