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Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast

360 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 112 ratings

Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast is the home of the Parsec Award winning show that ponders the deep meanings and intricate workings of the Saga. It's nothing but pure Star Wars goodness each week!

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Issue 356: The Outpost

April 16, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 64.2 MB

The Outpost. TheBad Batch has always been committed to showing the toll of war, duty, and point of view on its core characters as the galaxy changes around them. Join Matt + John as they revisit “The Outpost” for their Season 2 rewatch and discuss the depth of art, storytelling, and meaning discovered there. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/  Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subsc...

Issue 355: Metamorphosis

April 09, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 62.8 MB

Metamorphosis. John and Matt jump into the jump scares with The Bad Batch Season 2 episode “Metamorphosis” as Star Wars resurrects a Clone Wars beastie with a horror-action movie and a bold, new villain enters the scene to set the stage for an arc that will take us through to Season 3. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/  Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 354: The Crossing & Retrieval

March 26, 2024 05:24 - 32 minutes - 76.2 MB

The Crossing & Retrieval. John and Matt discuss how the Star Wars galaxy has changed in the aftermath of #TheCloneWars as they look at #TheBadBatch Season 2 arc “The Crossing/Retrieval” — Syd’s abandonment, processing grief, and the burden of carrying on are all examined against a backdrop of beautiful animation and subtle references in this gripping duology. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdPart...

Issue 353: The Clone Conspiracy & Truth and Consequences

March 19, 2024 07:00 - 45 minutes - 106 MB

The Clone Conspiracy & Truth and Consequences. Join Matt and John as they delve into Darth Sidious’ devilish plans-within-plans as he snatches villainous victory from righteous defeat in the two part #StarWars #TheBadBatch Season 2 arc “The Clone Conspiracy/Truth and Consequences.” What does the arc reveal about Omega’s true nature, and what does it say about the mundane ways evil can win? All this and more… Stream below or subscribe to listen at: Subscribe in Apple Podcasts - http://bit.ly...

Issue 352: Tribe

March 12, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MB

Tribe. Journey back to Kashyyyk with John and Matt during their StarWars: The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch with a discussion about “Tribe,” an episode where the squad assists the Wookiee Jedi Gungi get back to his people’s home now that the Jedi have fallen. Warning: Creepy Kashyykian wildlife and Trandoshan slavers await. Only the bravest should apply. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/  Emai...

Issue 351: Entombed

February 27, 2024 06:33 - 25 minutes - 59.9 MB

Entombed. Discover lost treasure with John and Matt during their Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch with a discussion about “Entombed,” an episode that highlights Wanda Sykes’ character “Phee Genoa,” and layers on references to other classic films from Studio Ghibli to Indiana Jones and The Lord of the Rings. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact...

Issue 350: Faster

February 20, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 60.2 MB

Faster. Racing comes to the forefront once more as Matt and John continue their Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch with a discussion about “Faster,” the infamous episode centered on a wild “riot racing” circuit. Is this a one-and-done episode, or an important character step that leads to later payoff? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subsc...

Issue 349: The Solitary Clone

February 13, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 63.2 MB

The Solitary Clone. Join Matt and John as they discuss the stunning 3rd episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2: “The Solitary Clone,,” an examination of the spiritual malaise of Clone Force 99’s defector Crosshair as he teams with Clone Commander Cody to put down an insurrection on an independent planet. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Sub...

Issue 348: Ruins of War

February 06, 2024 08:00 - 25 minutes - 60.1 MB

Ruins of War. Join John and Matt as they continue their rewatch and discussion of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 with “Ruins of War,” with Clone Force 99’s escape from Serenno with a new perspective on the destruction of the Clone Wars and the evils of the Galactic Empire. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 347: Spoils of War

January 30, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 80.6 MB

Spoils of War. Join Matt and John as they begin their rewatch and discussion on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 with “The Spoils of War,” featuring Clone Force 99’s attempt to heist of Count Dock’s riches on Serenno from under the nose of the Galactic Empire. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 346: Star Wars Potpurri

January 23, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MB

Star Wars Potpurri. Sometimes there’s just too much fun to be had diving down a Dagobah rabbit hole. Join John and Matt for a dish of Star Wars potpourri - an intoxicating melange of spicy discussion about a galaxy far, far away! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 345: Book Club: The Threat Within

January 17, 2024 03:44 - 31 minutes - 74.6 MB

The Threat Within. The Jedi Masters’ first show of 2024 is a robust discussion of Jude Watson’s “The Threat Within,” the last regular book in the Jedi Apprentice series for Star Wars. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 344: Book Club: The Threat Within

January 17, 2024 03:44 - 31 minutes - 74.6 MB

The Threat Within. The Jedi Masters’ first show of 2024 is a robust discussion of Jude Watson’s “The Threat Within,” the last regular book in the Jedi Apprentice series for Star Wars. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 344: A Jedi Carol

December 24, 2023 17:42 - 21 minutes - 50.8 MB

A Jedi Carol. Scrooge got a visit from 3 spirits…why not 3 Force Ghosts for Luke Skywalker? A visit to Rey from those that went before to set her on the right path? Are Force Ghosts naturally a part of that fine Dickens tradition? John and Matt explore the possibilities with, “A Jedi Carol." Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 343: Imperial Broadcast System

December 19, 2023 17:34 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MB

Imperial Broadcast System. The Dead Speak! …but how did they hear it? John and Matt discuss what possible mechanisms could have existed for people to hear Palatine’s mysterious message between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 342: Star Wars Holiday Special 2

December 12, 2023 17:38 - 19 minutes - 44.4 MB

Star Wars Holiday Special 2. John and Matt debate whether the Star Wars Holiday Special deserves a big-budget streaming reboot, or if the time has passed on holiday specials overall, and it’s time to accept that there’s no place for it in Star Wars - or any franchise - anymore. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 341: Star Wars Celebrations

December 05, 2023 17:24 - 30 minutes - 70.7 MB

Star Wars Celebrations. Did the Empire allow holiday celebrations, or was everything turned toward the greater glory of the Emperor and Lord Vader? John and Matt explore this question, along with the deeper implications of a society without joy and how it might have led to the Galactic Empire’s quick demise. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscri...

Issue 340: Thanksgungan 2023

November 22, 2023 01:42 - 43 minutes - 101 MB

Thanksgungan 2023. The season of thanks has arrived as John Mills and Matthew Rushing celebrate all the things in Star Wars we are thankful for this year! We'd be honored if you would join us. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 339: Urgent Incoming Transmission

November 14, 2023 17:57 - 3 minutes - 10.4 MB

Urgent Incoming Transmission. It is the time of the season when we talk about what we are thankful for over the last year in Star Wars! Tell us what you are thankful for as we get ready for another Thanksgungan! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 338: Weird Star Wars

October 24, 2023 16:23 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MB

Weird Star Wars. Has the Ahsoka series given live action Star Wars the license to get weird again? The themes, story devices and world building elements have kicked open the door for larger audiences to experience Star Wars the way the animated series have for years now: Wild and unrestrained by science fiction’s obsession with rationalization. Matt and John discuss why this is a good thing overall. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Faceboo...

Issue 337: What Makes a Master?

October 16, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 58.3 MB

What Makes a Master? Anakin Skywalker never attained the rank of Jedi Master. John and Matt discuss what the full criteria might have been, beyond being named to the Jedi Council. How many pathways were open to a Jedi seeking advancement, and how was it determined? They look at every angle and source, from old EU to current canon. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdpa...

Issue 336: The Maul Principle

October 03, 2023 15:55 - 19 minutes - 47.1 MB

The Maul Principle. Sometimes in Star Wars storytelling, the Force is a fickle mistress when it comes to deciding who lives and dies, and it’s led to some controversy in recent years with characters surviving a specific type of wound that killed the venerable Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn. Matt and John ask, though, if there was a bigger precedent there all along set by a certain handsome villain… Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: http...

Issue 335: Don’t Give in to Hate!

September 19, 2023 15:35 - 28 minutes - 67.5 MB

Don’t Give in to Hate! Is Star Wars trapped in a doom loop of trying to appeal equally to fans, non-fans, and Internet trolls who just can’t let it go? John and Matt grab the third rail and ask themselves, why do some people keep watching if they just hate it all? John and Matt try to figure it out. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Ap...

Issue 334: The Force of Physical Media

September 12, 2023 07:00 - 15 minutes - 36.8 MB

The Force of Physical Media. Disney announced that streaming-only series are now getting 4K releases on physical media - what does this mean for Star Wars fans, Star Wars as a brand, and the future of collecting? John and Matt dive into it all! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 333: The Baby Yoda Effect

September 05, 2023 15:57 - 28 minutes - 66.1 MB

The Baby Yoda Effect. Has Star Wars become trapped by the fans’ desire for a big, showy surprise to kick off each show? John and Matt discuss this big question. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 332: More Galaxies, Farther Away

August 29, 2023 07:48 - 26 minutes - 62 MB

More Galaxies, Farther Away. The new Star Wars series Ahsoka spurs a new question: how expansive is the Star Wars universe after all? Is it a tale of a Galaxy Far, Far Away or is it a tale of multiple galaxies and endless new possibilities? John and Matt discuss what opening that door might do for the future of Star Wars. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/...

Issue 331: Animation Domination

August 22, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 65.4 MB

Animation Domination. 15 years after the debut of the animated movie Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano is getting her own live-action series. Matt and John take a deep-dive look at the Star Wars animation’s lasting impact as it continued and expanded the storytelling tradition of a Galaxy Far, Far Away…. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact ...

Issue 330: Dooku Dilemma

August 17, 2023 07:00 - 24 minutes - 57.6 MB

Dooku Dilemma. Lucasfilm Animation’s Tales of the Jedi, like any great Star Wars storytelling, spurs as many questions as it answers. From one arc springs a question - would Count Dooku have remained a Jedi if he’d been on the Jedi Council? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 329: Too Much Star Wars?

August 08, 2023 15:59 - 28 minutes - 66 MB

Too Much Star Wars? Are we in a Golden Age of Star Wars Content, or is there such a thing as “too much Star Wars”? Bob Iger seems to think we’re getting too much content and has stated he plans to reign in the storytelling and spending in a Galaxy Far, Far Away. John and Matt ask, though: is he right? Or is he off the mark in some important way? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http:...

Issue 328: Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part VI

July 20, 2023 16:15 - 42 minutes - 20.6 MB

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part VI. John and Matt wrap up their retrospective series on the Disney Plus series, how it closes out all the storylines and if it lived up to the hype in the end. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 327: Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part V

June 27, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 109 MB

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part V. Matt and John offer a commentary-track discussion on the fifth episode of the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus series as they reach the penultimate episode of the series on their anniversary rewatch one year after its airing. Do they continue to find something to love, or discover some more missteps that echo the start of the series? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Emai...

Issue 326: Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part IV

June 20, 2023 07:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MB

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part IV. John and Matt discuss the fourth episode of the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus series as they continue their exploration of the series one year after its initial release. They discuss the momentum from the third episode, the expectations going into the fourth, and where the episode succeeds (or doesn’t) in its forwarding of the mythology. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/...

Issue 325: Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part III

June 13, 2023 15:08 - 51 minutes - 120 MB

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part III. Matt and John continue their one-year rewatch of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series with a live commentary episode about the third chapter in the Obi-Wan series where his quest to get Leia Organa to safety is interrupted by a confrontation with his greatest fear: the mistakes of the past as embodied in his unexpectedly alive “former pupil”…Darth Vader. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The...

Issue 324: Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part II

June 06, 2023 15:13 - 46 minutes - 108 MB

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part II. Matt and John continue their one-year rewatch of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series with a chat about the second chapter in the saga that joins Obi-Wan on his quest to locate, and escape with, Leia Organa from a seedy port planet to reunite her with her adoptive parents and keep her true heritage a secret. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/...

Issue 323: Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part I

May 30, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 125 MB

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part I. Inspired by a recent discussion and the the first anniversary of the show, John Mills and Matthew Rushing embark on a retrospective series about the Obi-Wan series to see how it holds up a year later. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 322: Eavesdropping Empire

May 16, 2023 15:08 - 23 minutes - 55.5 MB

Eavesdropping Empire. John and Matt look at the im/practicality of monitoring the transmissions of a Galaxy Far Far Away to vet all those myriad transmissions for truth, justice, and narrative consistency when trying to quell independent thought and subversive ideas. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 321: Obi-Wan Wonderings

May 09, 2023 15:13 - 30 minutes - 71.4 MB

Obi-Wan Wonderings. Matt and John discuss a key moment from the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, in the wake of the massively successful limited theatrical re-release of Return of the Jedi for its 40th anniversary. Does a certain scene play differently? Does the echo of the series now change the meaning of key moments? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subsc...

Issue 320: Cooking With Midichlorians

May 02, 2023 07:00 - 26 minutes - 63.3 MB

Cooking With Midichlorians. John and Matt discuss the implications of what was revealed in Moff Gideon’s plans during the third season of The Mandalorian. They chat about what it means for the future, what it implies about the past, and how it might tie in to Palpatine’s long-range goals. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 319: REY-Turn of the Jedi

April 25, 2023 16:05 - 31 minutes - 74.4 MB

REY-Turn of the Jedi. John and Matt engage in a delightful discussion about the announced plans to bring back Rey “Skywalker” to the Star Wars franchise with a new movie focused on her exploits 15 years (!) after the events of Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. What does the future hold? They try to peer into the midichlorian-filled Magic 8 Ball for a glimpse of what’s to come, based on their readings of what came before. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback!...

Issue 318: Inheritance of The Clone Wars

April 11, 2023 07:00 - 22 minutes - 53.2 MB

Inheritance of The Clone Wars. Matt and John discuss the Bad Batch’s second season and how it reflects the theme of the inheritance of The Clone Wars and what it means for Clone Force 99’s place in the galaxy. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts

Issue 317: Star Wars Drinking Laws

March 28, 2023 07:00 - 31 minutes - 74.5 MB

Star Wars Drinking Laws. John & Matt discuss what might thrill ya, and what might kill ya, when walking into a bar in a galaxy far, far away. From the Mos Eisley Cantina to the most well-stocked lounge on Coruscant, what did drinking laws look like during the Republic, and during the Empire? Strap in for a fun discussion that just might have figured out what Hyperspace Skipping really is. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: http...

Issue 316: The Bad Batch Commentary: Kamino Lost

March 21, 2023 07:00 - 35 minutes - 82.8 MB

The Bad Batch Commentary: Kamino Lost. John & Matt complete their Bad Batch Season 1 commentary series with a track for the 16th and final episode in its first season, the stunning “Kamino Lost,” an episode filled with emotional weight, thrilling action, terrific dialogue and a revelation at the end that changes the face of the Star Wars saga onscreen forever after. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The...

Issue 315: The Bad Batch Commentary: Return to Kamino

March 15, 2023 16:38 - 32 minutes - 75.5 MB

The Bad Batch Commentary: Return to Kamino. Matt & John record a commentary track for the Bad Batch’s 15th episode in its first season, the penultimate “Return to Kamino.” The Batch uncover an uncomfortable truth about their brother Crosshair against the backdrop of Rampart’s horrific acts to seal the Empire’s final betrayal of the creators of the clone army. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty...

Issue 314: The Bad Batch Commentary: War Mantle

March 14, 2023 15:12 - 32 minutes - 76.7 MB

The Bad Batch Commentary: War Mantle. John & Matt share a commentary track for the Bad Batch’s 14th episode in its first season, “War Mantle.” The Batch begin to unravel the next insidious phase of the Empire’s accelerating plans as they travel to rescue a brother trooper who’s been imprisoned for what he’s chosen not to do. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.c...

Issue 313: The Bad Batch Commentary: Infested

February 21, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 78 MB

The Bad Batch Commentary: Infested. John & Matt share a commentary track for the Bad Batch’s 13th episode in its first season, “Infested.” The Underworld's impact grows and Cid's connections to it - as well as her loyalties - are further exposed as the Batch is forced to pull off a double-cross heist that puts Omega in a strange & new emotional situation. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ ...

Issue 312: The Bad Batch Commentary: Rescue on Ryloth

February 14, 2023 16:13 - 30 minutes - 71.5 MB

The Bad Batch Commentary: Rescue on Ryloth. John & Matt share a commentary track for episode 12 of The Bad Batch’s first season, “Rescue on Ryloth.” We get to see Crosshair’s vanity manipulated, the depth of Rampart’s political savvy, and the stakes increase as Ryloth once again serves as a flashpoint for an awakening. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/cont...

Issue 311: The Bad Batch Commentary: Devil's Deal

February 07, 2023 06:39 - 33 minutes - 77.7 MB

The Bad Batch Commentary: Devil's Deal. Matt & John return to Ryloth with a commentary track for episode 11 of The Bad Batch’s first season, “Devil’s Deal.” The episode examines the methodology of Imperial dominion, and its efforts to take advantage of the exhaustion of war to become the new boss...and what it’s willing to do to lock its power in place. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Emai...

Issue 310: The Bad Batch Commentary: Common Ground

February 02, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 79.3 MB

The Bad Batch Commentary: Common Ground. John & Matt revisit episode 10 of The Bad Batch’s first season, the episode “Common Ground.” The Batch is dispatched to assist people they were trained to hate, leading to a city-based tank battle that cements itself as an all-time Star Wars classic battle sequence and questions about who and what we choose to hate or help. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNer...

Issue 309: The Bad Batch Commentary: Bounty Lost.

January 24, 2023 16:14 - 34 minutes - 81.3 MB

The Bad Batch Commentary: Bounty Lost. Matt & John revisit The Bad Batch’s encounter with Cad Bane in episode nine from the first season, “Bounty Lost.” More question arise from the shadows as the Batch pursues Bane to a lost city in the clouds where a showdown with another familiar bounty hunter is unfolding. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subs...

Issue 308: The Bad Batch Commentary: Reunion

January 17, 2023 05:05 - 32 minutes - 75.1 MB

The Bad Batch Commentary: Reunion. John & Matt share a commentary track for The Bad Batch’s eighth episode from the first season, “Reunion.” Given the history of the Bad Batch, the word carries specific foreboding and intrigue as we hit the halfway point of the season and the characters start their journey toward bigger events on the horizon. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://...

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