Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast
360 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 112 ratingsAggressive 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 208: Can't Keep a Palpatine Down
April 16, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MBCan't Keep a Palpatine Down. The review contest continues, while at the same time John and Matt decide to debate the finer points of the surprisingly-eternal Sheev Palpatine, and all the implications it carries. Was it a quick story cheat? An inspired idea in need of more time? A surprising twist that he couldn’t find a new tailor? Debate all this and more! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty...
Issue 207: The Rise of the Soundtrack
April 09, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MBThe Rise of the Soundtrack. John Williams music for the Star Wars saga as been called the heart and soul of the series and fans were overjoyed that he was able to complete his work on the series with this final score for The Rise of Skywalker. This week John and Matt dig into the soundtrack from the movie to discuss Williams last contribution to the franchise. Plus we read out the latest reviews in our Apple Podcast review contest! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback!...
Issue 206: Star Wars "Dominoes"
March 31, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 84.6 MBStar Wars "Dominoes". Inspired by a recent rewatch of Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones, John and Matt have a discussion about the impact if Dooku had been killed or captured on Geonosis, which turns into them postulating what other pieces from the Clone Wars had to fall into place at the right moments. Plus they share the first reviews they received for their latest review contest! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: ...
Issue 205: Star Wars Catharsis
March 24, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBStar Wars Catharsis. If there’s one thing Star Wars knows how to deliver, especially to its fans, it’s emotional release. Given the current state of the world, Matt and John explore the cathartic moments from the saga that speak most strongly to them, and ask you: Where do you find catharsis in 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 Subscri...
Issue 204: The Anakin Conundrum
March 17, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 79.7 MBThe Anakin Conundrum. John and Matt discuss a new tidbit officially entered into Star Wars lore by a recent episode of The Clone Wars: that Obi-Wan knew about Anakin and Padme’s secret relationship. They discuss what motivated him to keep the secret, what it meant for him to keep the secret, and precisely how deep his knowledge ran. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.then...
Issue 203: Book Club: The Dangerous Rescue
March 10, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 90.2 MBBook Club: The Dangerous Rescue. Matt and John return to the Jedi Book club to discuss Jedi Apprentice: The Dangerous Rescue, the 13th book in the classic Young Adult series. They explore the deep themes that resonate all these years later through a book for younger audiences, the similarities in approach and execution to the Star Wars: The Clone Wars series, their favorite parts, and where the resolution to this three-book arc might have fallen a little short. Host John Mills and Matthew R...
Issue 202: Controversial Opinions
March 03, 2020 15:02 - 39 minutes - 90.7 MBControversial Opinions. In this episode, John and Matt discuss some recent poll results from the @TheJediMasters twitter account, and then John asks Matt his opinions on what turns out to be a very controversial read of 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 201: The Shape of Wars
February 25, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 97 MBThe Shape of Wars. The 201st issue of Aggressive Negotiations finds Matt and John discussing the decision to have The Clone Wars include the beloved Jedi characters from the prequels, and not focus on the clones exclusively. They look at how that shaped the show, what insights it provided for the characters, the value of small human moments and the philosophical ramifications of war, and more. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: ...
Issue 200: Maul, Mandalore & Milestones
February 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 249 MBMaul, Mandalore & Milestones. 200! John and Matt have swept into another milestone episode, offering a commentary on the four-episode Maul arc from The Clone Wars. Sith are setting up syndicates. Obi-Wan is everywhere. They can’t believe it’s been so long since they started this podcast. They appreciate everyone who’s been along for the ride, and look forward to presenting you with more #StarWarsLove in days to come. Join the Jedi Masters for a fun examination of a pivotal arc, which ties ...
Issue 199: Skipping Death Stars
February 11, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 86.3 MBSkipping Death Stars. Matt and John make the jump to hyperspace to figure out...hyperspace rules in the Sequel Trilogy era. It all starts with an innocent question about whether a Death Star could use a Sith Wayfinder to get to Exegol, touches on how Lightspeed Skipping might work, and ends up back at things that might make the Millenium Falcon special. Their heads were spinning by the end, and yours just might, too! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJ...
Issue 198: The Rise of Ghosts
February 04, 2020 08:00 - 36 minutes - 85.7 MBThe Rise of Ghosts. John presents one of his surprise topics with Matt, trying to puzzle through all the possibilities and problems presented by the presence of Jedi voices at the end of Episode IX. What does it mean in terms of Palpatine’s goals? Does it break established lore? Was Ben Solo trained in the retention of identity after death? They discuss all this and more. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook....
Issue 197: Book Club: The Evil Experiment
January 28, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 82.2 MBBook Club: The Evil Experiment. John and Matt return to the Jedi Apprentice series with a look at Book 12, again authored by Jude Watson, The Evil Experiment. The book spurs discussions about how much the galaxy knows about what makes the Jedi special, the dangers of ethical and moral relativity, and the continuing development of Obi-Wan’s character on an arc that pays off in the prequels. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: http...
Issue 196: Parallels
January 21, 2020 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBParallels. This week John and Matt are inspired by a listener email to discuss the parallels between Anakin and Obi-Wan, as well as the ways they relate to some of the new ideas from Star Wars: 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 195: The Nature of Evil
January 14, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 85.9 MBThe Nature of Evil. As we continue to absorb and discuss The Rise of Skywalker, John and Matt continue the conversation spurred by their examination of the Force Dyad, and discuss the nature of Evil within mythology, within Star Wars, and what lessons it offers the world. 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 194: Two That are One
January 07, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 89.2 MBTwo That are One. After the Rise of Skywalker, fans have focused on the idea of Rey and Ben being a Dyad, a group of two, connected inextricably through the Force. Matt and John discuss the intention and expression of the idea as it’s found in the movie, and what it might mean within the context of the saga. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdp
Issue 193: Book Club: The Deadly Hunter
December 31, 2019 08:00 - 40 minutes - 94.7 MBBook Club: The Deadly Hunter. As the dust settles from The Rise of Skywalker, Matt and John return to a slightly different timeline for that galaxy far, far away as they look at Book 11 in the Jedi Apprentice series, The Deadly Hunter. 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 192: Skywalker Risen
December 21, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBSkywalker Risen. A long time have they waited...and you have too. It’s the inevitable reaction show to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker from the Jedi Masters themselves. 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 191: Smuggler's Fun
December 17, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutes - 86.6 MBSmuggler's Fun. John and Matt complete their revisit of the Disney-era Star Wars films before The Rise of Skywalker hits theaters as they return to the rip-roaring adventure starring everyone’s favorite scoundrel, Solo: A Star Wars Story. 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 190: Padme's Light
December 10, 2019 08:00 - 31 minutes - 73.6 MBPadme's Light. Matt and John discuss a note from a listener, whose theory on the meaning and mechanism of Padme’s life and death gives rise to a new interpretation of the character’s arc and the prequels as a whole. Join Matt and John as they explore the meaning of Padme’s light. 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 189: The Age of the Mandalorian
December 03, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 89.7 MBThe Age of the Mandalorian. John and Matt explore the intricate world building of the Mandalorians, and how it’s evolved from the Age of Republic during the Star Wars: The Clone Wars to the Age of Rebellion during Star Wars Rebels, to what can now be called...The Age of The Mandalorian! 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 188: Thanksgungan 2019
November 26, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.9 MBThanksgungan 2019. The holiday season is upon us once more, and that brings with it our own special tradition: An episode where we give thanks for everything we’ve loved about Star Wars - and Star Wars fandom - for the year. That’s right, it’s time for...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 187: Fan Balance in Star Wars
November 19, 2019 08:00 - 38 minutes - 36.7 MBFan Balance in Star Wars. Few phrases are as loaded in franchise discussion as “fan service.” With the release of The Mandalorian to Disney+, John and Matt explore the more positive aspects of the term, and exactly what “fan service" might mean in the context of a long-running franchise. 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 186: Visions of the Future
November 12, 2019 08:00 - 49 minutes - 115 MBVisions of the Future. “Always in motion is the future,” as a wise green Jedi once said. Given that truth, and the recent news from Disney/Lucasfilm, Matt and John ponder what the future holds for that cherished galaxy far, far away, and what new surprises are in store. 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 185: Introducing Star Wars
November 05, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes - 78 MBIntroducing Star Wars. John and Matt ponder the question, after decades of material and fandom, “How would you introduce Star Wars to someone who’s never seen it before?” 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 184: Vader's Soul(e)
October 22, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 108 MBVader's Soul(e). Matt and John discuss the Fortress Vader arc that closed out Charles Soule’s time with the Dark Lord, and established his motivations and methods for creating a very foreboding castle on the fiery shores of Mustafar. They share what makes Soule’s work so enduring, and indelibly authentic for 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.then...
Issue 183: Faith of the Force
October 15, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 69.8 MBFaith of the Force. Continuing on a thread spurred from last week’s episode, John and Matt explore the role of faith in the destiny of the Star Wars galaxy. From its impact on the lives of the Jedi to the formative lesson about its importance at the core of the saga, they examine it as only they can. 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...
Issue 182: Power of the Force
October 08, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBPower of the Force. As fans eagerly anticipate The Rise of Skywalker, Chris Terrio, who helped JJ Abrams write the film, has teased one of the questions that they contemplated while constructing the story and it's this; "How strong is the Force?". This week John and Matt dive into this question and see where it takes us in the Star Wars universe. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: ...
Issue 181: Henry Gilroy: The Ryloth Arc
October 01, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBHenry Gilroy: The Ryloth Arc. Writer/producer Henry Gilroy of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels joins John and Matt to discuss the final arc of the first season of The Clone Wars. He shares insights and stories on character and story origins, never-before-heard anecdotes from behind the scenes, and news about his upcoming Netflix project. an animated adaptation of Magic: The Gathering! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Faceb...
Issue 180: Nic Anastassiou: The Yoda Arc
September 24, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBNic Anastassiou: The Yoda Arc. Matt and John are joined by a special guest Nic Anastassiou, veteran editor on The Clone Wars series, to discuss their perspectives on the “Lost Missions” Yoda arc . Revisiting it in a new era, with The Clone Wars about to return with new stories, they discuss how the episodes stretch and reimagine what we knew about the story and the meaning of the Star Wars saga, intrinsic aspects of the storytelling, and so much more. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing S...
Issue 179: The Last Jedi, Revisited
September 17, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 112 MBThe Last Jedi, Revisited. As part of their re-examination of the saga in preparation for Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, Matt and John return to Ahch-To and reassess their takes on Star Wars: Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Did their opinions shift? Listen and find 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 Apple Podcasts
Issue 178: Ahead of the Curve
September 10, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 103 MBAhead of the Curve. Is there an intrinsic part of the Star Wars saga that makes it a more fertile ground for non-linear, non-sequential storytelling? John and Matt discuss in depth what they see as evidence that Lucas laid a framework that will make this franchise more resilient than most. 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 Podc...
Issue 177: Rey of Darkness, Rey of Light
September 03, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 89.3 MBRey of Darkness, Rey of Light. John and Matt peel the onion of the latest revealed footage from Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, which teases an image of a Dark Rey with a double-bladed red lightsaber. They explore the likelihood of a dark fate for Rey, and along the way share some passing thoughts on Kenobi’s upcoming series and The Mandalorian’s first official trailer. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://ww...
Issue 176: Book Club: The Shattered Peace
August 27, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 93.6 MBBook Club: The Shattered Peace. Matt and John continue their Jedi Book Club with the 10th story in the Jedi Apprentice series. “The Shattered Peace,” by Jude Watson, features new planets and cultures, and questions of moving forward from the past. Join the Jedi Masters as they examine the story, themes, and execution on this “Legends” tale. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://...
Issue 175: All About the Aliens
August 20, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 81.7 MBAll About the Aliens. Star Wars is known for a lot of great elements, and aliens are one of the most visible highlights. Matt and John shine a light on what the aliens in the saga have said about humanity and to humanity, and how their cultures have come into even greater focus with the television series. They also discuss their hopes for the possibilities to explore even more alien cultures in future series. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMaste...
Issue 174: The Possession Question
August 13, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 78.2 MBThe Possession Question. John and Matt explore an idea that may explain a lot about the Sequel Trilogy and Ben Solo in specific. Or it may not, but either way it leads to an interesting discussion about the possible avenues of story for the end of the Skywalker Saga. 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 173: The Unknown Regions
August 07, 2019 14:23 - 32 minutes - 75.4 MBThe Unknown Regions. Matt and John explore the Star Wars galaxy’s Unknown Regions, a place that franchise authors have explored for years, and now are re-exploring. Even Disney’s parks are starting to look in that direction with Galaxy’s Edge and other materials. Does it mean this is the great new frontier for Star Wars shows and movies going forward, or just a way to sell tie-in materials? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: htt...
Issue 172: Who's Your Master?
July 30, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 72.6 MBWho's Your Master? John and Matt discuss and debate the role of the Master in Jedi formation, what sort of Master is best for a Jedi, and examples of those who have helped define not what a Jedi Master was, but what they should be. 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 171: Attack of the Surprises
July 23, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBAttack of the Surprises. Matt and John revisit Attack of the Clones and share what they thought were the most surprising moments in Star Wars Episode II. From Fetts to finales, genre influences to Dooku, find out what caught the Masters off guard in 2002. 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 170: Time and Space in Star Wars
July 16, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 34.5 MBTime and Space in Star Wars. John and Matt celebrate another turning of the Galactic Core for Jedi Master Rushing, as they explore what time, space, and experience mean for 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 169: Last Jedi Score
July 02, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 73.4 MBLast Jedi Score. Matt and John complete their journey through the Star Wars scores with the last stop on the journey to The Rise of Skywalker: John Williams’ score for The Last Jedi. 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 168: #Bendemption
June 25, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 75.3 MB#Bendemption John and Matt address a hot topic that's fueling a lot of speculation about the plot of Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. They debate the odds of the possible redemption of Ben Solo/Kylo Ren, known online as #Bendemption, what it means to the larger story, and whether it's as satisfying an ending as Star Wars fans might hope. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Emai...
Issue 167: Galactic Rock
June 18, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MBGalactic Rock. Matt and John explore the soundscape of a galaxy far, far away as established not by the stellar scores and use of leitmotif, but by the in-universe music of Jabba's palace, podracing arenas, Takodana castles, and Zeb's chill time. 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 166: Book Club: The Fight for Truth
June 11, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 100 MBBook Club: The Fight for Truth. John and Matt return to the Jedi Book Club to revisit Jude Watson's Jedi Apprentice: Book 9: The Fight for Truth. They discover the enduring lessons, the shift in regard for the Jedi way across different eras, and what the work says about Star Wars stories speaking to universal themes across generations. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.t...
Issue 165: Holo Transmissions
June 04, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.9 MBHolo Transmissions. Matt and John fulfill a long-standing promise to talk about some communications they've received from across the galaxy, spurring some interesting discussions about Star Wars questions and observations having to do with Rey, lineage, Skywalkers, titles, and a few surprising twists and turns. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact S...
Issue 164: The Phantom Menace Commentary
May 21, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 127 MBThe Phantom Menace Commentary. To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace, Matt and John returned to the the first Episode in a nine-part family saga to bring you a commentary track for Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Nothing was the same after we saw the beginning of it all, with a movie that challenged and expanded everything we thought we knew about the Star Wars galaxy. What was Lucas trying to say with his first foray back to that galaxy far, far away? How did w...
Issue 163: The Jedi Council
May 14, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 76.5 MBThe Jedi Council. John and Matt discuss the world-building, and perception-shifting, appearance of The Jedi Council in Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace. It was one of the things that changed everything about Star Wars twenty years ago, and they discuss their first thoughts, the characters that resonated from the first moment, and the story arcs since that have proven what a rich story George Lucas had created. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @The...
Issue 162: Paul Duncan: The Star Wars Archives 1977-1983
May 07, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBPaul Duncan: The Star Wars Archives 1977-1983. This year on May the 4th, the unofficial/official Star Wars Day, Matthew Rushing was able to talk to Paul Duncan, author of The Star Wars Archives. We discussed the way the book came about, finding the key to telling this story and about the book. This is truly an episode not to miss! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thene...
Issue 161: Galaxy's Eats
April 30, 2019 17:43 - 38 minutes - 27.1 MBGalaxy's Eats. Matt and John discuss the note about what drinks are going to be served at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. This spurs a fun discussion on the eating habits of a galaxy far, far away, the challenges of galactic food culture, and what Yoda's preferred drink was...among a few other fun notes. 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 A...
Issue 160: Celebrating Celebration
April 23, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 101 MBCelebrating Celebration. John interviews Matt about his time at Star Wars Celebration in Chicago. Hear first-hand about the most exciting moments on the panels, the emotional vibe of an amazing crowd, and the impact of all the first-hand exclusives. They discuss the most resonant moments, the most magical memories, and the feelings that need to be carried out through fandom. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebo...
Issue 159: New Republic's End
April 09, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 99.4 MBNew Republic's End. John and Matt explore an interconnected point between the original Star Wars episodes and the sequel trilogy thus far: the role of Papatine's machinations in bringing about the fall of the New Republic. Starting with a single exchange among the Imperial military on the Death Star, they expound what may have been Palpatine's one true master stroke to ensure everything fell with his Empire. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMaster...