Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast
364 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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 112: Han Solo's Revenge
May 08, 2018 07:00 - 35 minutes - 84.2 MBHan Solo's Revenge. Matt and John revisit the second novel in Brian Daley's classic Han Solo series, Han Solo's Revenge. Join them as they explore ways in which Daley's handling and understandong of the character visibly matured, areas that drop hints about future directions onscreen and in the Expanded Universe, and some favorite surprises from a 1979 Star Wars time capsule. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.fa...
Issue 111: Favorite Aliens
May 01, 2018 07:00 - 41 minutes - 95.9 MBFavorite Aliens. Usually it is John that surprises Matt with a question but this week the tables have turned, Matt asks what John's favorite alien are in Star Wars. Aliens permeate the saga, from ewoks to Embo, from Teeto to twi'lek, what are the Masters favorite aliens? Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe in Apple Podcasts
Issue 110: Han Solo at Stars' End
April 24, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 84.5 MBHan Solo at Stars' End. Matt and John revisit the classic Brian Daley novel that helped shape what Star Wars fans would come to expect from “Expanded Universe” works and their favorite smuggling duo of Han Solo and Chewbacca the Wookiee. Join them as they discuss the work and the lasting impact of Han Solo at Stars' End. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] S...
Issue 109: Henry Gilroy: The Zygerrian Slaver Arc
April 17, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 164 MBHenry Gilroy: The Zygerrian Slaver Arc. John and Matt gleefully welcome back writer and co-producer from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, Henry Gilroy! They talk to Henry about his work writing the Zygerrian Slavers arc from the Clone Wars comic series and later adapting it to a three-episode arc from The Clone Wars television series. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ ...
Issue 108: The Last Extras
April 10, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBThe Last Jedi Extras. Star Wars fans enjoy extras, and have clamored for more behind-the-scenes material consistently. With The Last Jedi, Disney & Lucasfilm have delivered a cornucopia of extras to make any fan content. Matt and John examine and discuss the extras delivered on The Last Jedi's home release. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe in Ap...
Issue 107: Droid That Meets the Eye
April 03, 2018 14:00 - 30 minutes - 72 MBDroid That Meets the Eye. Those who grew up with Star Wars also remember another fun franchise: The Transformers. The prequel era introduced us to transforming robots in the Star Wars galaxy, but what if they took the next step and became more than meets the eye? John and Matt imagine what that would be like. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe in ...
Issue 106: Palpatine: False Angel
March 26, 2018 15:30 - 41 minutes - 97.1 MBPalpatine: False Angel. Few screen villains have entranced and delighted fans as much as the Star Wars saga's Sheev Palpatine. Matt and John explore the new perceptions of him shared through Star Wars Rebels, and discuss what it means for interpretations of the saga as a whole. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe in Apple Podcasts
Issue 105: Space Married
March 20, 2018 07:00 - 42 minutes - 99.7 MBSpace Married. Star Wars fans were first introduced to Hera and Kanan via John Jackson Miller's book, "A New Dawn" and their story picked up in the fall of 2014 as the newest animated series was released. Fans immediately picked up on the chemistry between the characters and the hashtag #SpaceMarried was born. This week John and Matt talk about this relationship, it's implication for the Star Wars universe and how season four finally gave fans the moment they'd been waiting to see. Hosts J...
Issue 104: Henry Gilroy: Star Wars Rebels
March 13, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour - 247 MBHenry Gilroy: Star Wars Rebels. Henry Gilroy has been an important creative force in the Star Wars galaxy for decades, and has been involved in the creation of some of its most beloved work, including Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. Matt and John welcome him to Aggressive Negotiations and discuss his starting points in the industry, his experiences, and his legacy. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Guest Henry Gilroy Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters ...
Issue 103: The Last Temptation of Vader
March 06, 2018 08:00 - 42 minutes - 98.9 MBThe Last Temptation of Vader. Marvel recently launched a new Darth Vader comic, examining the earliest development points of his first mission as a Sith Lord. Emperor Palpatine sends out his new apprentice to win a new lightsaber through battle, and the audience gets to see the final moment of Vader's full turn to evil...and so much more. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: an@t...
Issue 102: Give Anakin a Hand
February 27, 2018 08:00 - 28 minutes - 67.9 MBGive Anakin a Hand. John and Matt explore an important question to the Star Wars galaxy, as they try to figure out why a galaxy of clones can't give Anakin a real hand again. Do the midichlorians figure in? Is it a question of bureaucratic nonsense? They ponder these questions, and more. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe in Apple Podcasts
Issue 101: Book Club: The Mark of the Crown
February 20, 2018 19:00 - 39 minutes - 91.7 MBBook Club: The Mark of the Crown. Matt and John return to their Star Wars book club to discuss Jedi Apprentice: The Mark of the Crown by Jude Watson. They discuss the perfect characterizations, the authentic feel, and echoes of what came in The Clone Wars series. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe in Apple Podcasts
Issue 100: The Mortis Arc
February 13, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 233 MBThe Mortis Arc. Star Wars: The Clone Wars explored and expanded on the core principles and philosophies from perspectives fans didn't anticipate. A shining example of this storytelling urge is the Mortis arc from Season 3. To celebrate their official “100th Issue,” Matt and John offer a special commentary track for the entire Mortis arc, with act breaks and discussions between each episode. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Faceboo...
Issue 099: Replicants v. Clones
February 08, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes - 87.2 MBReplicants v. Clones. Star Wars changed the cinematic landscape, but a few short years afterward, Blade Runner made an impact and introduced the world to “Replicants.” John and Matt discuss what place Replicants could have had in the Star Wars saga, whether there's still a place for them, and how clones stack up as a similar concept. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: an@thener...
Issue 098: A Youngling's Take: The Last Jedi
January 30, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 25.8 MBA Youngling's Take: The Last Jedi. In the endless debate about Star Wars: The Last Jedi, it's important to hear from the younglings. Aggressive Negotiations welcomes back special guest “Saber Goddess,” last heard giving her thoughts on The Force Awakens and its novelization. She comes back to share her thoughts on Episode VIII, Porgs, Luke, Captain Phasma's return, Snoke, and Canto Bight, among other things. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMas...
Issue 097: What Good is Redemption?
January 23, 2018 08:00 - 34 minutes - 81.1 MBWhat Good is Redemption? The Star Wars saga has a history of defying expectation. One of the primary, and most indelible, reversals of expectation was the redemptive arc of the Dark Lord of the Sith, Darth Vader. Matt and John discuss the meaning of that redemption and what place it occupies as the sequel trilogy continues to develop. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: an@thene...
Issue 096: The Luke Skywalker Enigma
January 16, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 148 MBThe Luke Skywalker Enigma. Star Wars: The Last Jedi has spurred a great deal of discussion around one of the central mythical figures of Star Wars, Luke Skywalker. With the new information conveyed in this latest chapter, John and Matt revisit a question they've posed before...and discover how their answers may have changed. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected]...
Issue 095: The Last Jedi with Nic Anastassiou
January 09, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBThe Last Jedi with Nic Anastassiou. Star Wars: The Last Jedi has garnered a wide variety of reactions from fans since its release. Matt and John welcome back a special guest this week, Nic Anastassiou, to get his reaction to the film and to discuss his perspective on the many philosophical points - as well as technical choices - presented in the newest chapter of the Skywalker saga. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Guest Nic Anastassiou Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMaste...
Issue 094: Chosen One?
January 02, 2018 08:00 - 35 minutes - 84.6 MBChosen One? Star Wars: The Last Jedi begged just as many questions as it answered. One lingering question left from the Skywalker Story is the Jedi prophecy of the Chosen One. For years it's been debated who the Chosen One really was. John and Matt ask not just whether it might be Rey, but whether the prophecy was true at all. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: an@thenerdparty....
Issue 093: Who is Rey?
December 27, 2017 18:30 - 45 minutes - 43 MBWho is Rey? "Who are you?". This is the question that everyone meeting Rey seems to ask. Starting with Maz Kanata’s simple question in The Force Awakens, everyone from Luke Skywalker to fans online has been asking the question of who Rey is for two years and now The Last Jedi seems to have answered it. Or did it? We delve into this latest layer to the mystery of just who Rey is and what she means to the Star Wars saga. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter:...
Issue 092: What Happened to Phasma?
December 12, 2017 08:00 - 45 minutes - 33.5 MBWhat Happened to Phasma? Get ready for The Last Jedi as “The Jedi Masters” review and analyze the limited-issue series Star Wars: Phasma, which sheds light on how the enigmatic silver-plated super stormtrooper made her way out of Starkiller Base and into Episode VIII. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe in Apple Podcasts
Issue 091: You Must Be This Tall To Ride
December 05, 2017 14:30 - 27 minutes - 66.2 MBYou Must Be This Tall To Ride. John and Matt explore another foggy corner of the Star Wars galaxy this week as they ask whether the denizens of that magical place would seek out thrills in theme parks or on roller coasters. Hear what they think, and then offer your own perspective by contacting the show! Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe in Apple...
Issue 090: Rogue One Commentary
November 28, 2017 08:00 - 2 hours - 98.7 MBRogue One Commentary. Get ready for The Last Jedi by breaking out your copy of the smash hit Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and syncing up to a special commentary track from The Jedi Masters, John and Matt! Or, just listen along as they discuss the film and debate their own points of disagreement about it. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe in Appl...
Issue 089: Thanksgungan 2017
November 21, 2017 08:00 - 36 minutes - 27.2 MBThanksgungan 2017. The Jedi Masters' annual tradition continues as they celebrate “Thanksgungan,” where they share what they're most thankful for as Star Wars fans and friends who talk about it every week. Let's gather around and enjoy each other's company, pondering all the things that make us glad to be Star Wars fans and hopeful for the future. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ ...
Issue 088: Droids, Droids, Droids
November 14, 2017 08:00 - 35 minutes - 26.2 MBDroids, Droids, Droids. Whether a golden butler, rolling Swiss Army knife, or cantankerous power 'droid, people came to understand the humanity of Star Wars characters through the surrouning automata. Matt and John discuss a question about 'droids submitted by a listener, and also discuss their thoughts on Lucasfilm anointing Rian Johnon as the creative force behind Star Wars' next era. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: ht...
Issue 087: Live by the Lightsaber
November 07, 2017 08:00 - 53 minutes - 38.7 MBLive by the Lightsaber. Star Wars' lightsaber battles dominate the imagination of generations. The distinctive hum and unmistakable blades create an unmatchable thrill, changing with each era. In this issue of Aggressive Negotiations, Matt and John discuss what they love most about this evolving - and unique - form. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] Subsc...
Issue 086: Star Wars Twilight?
October 24, 2017 16:00 - 39 minutes - 28.6 MBStar Wars Twilight? Shmi Skywalker told Anakin, “You can't stop change any more than you can stop the suns from setting.” But change can be difficult; and so, changes to Star Wars franchise can trigger a host of reactions. John and Matt discuss those reactions in light of a post online that garnered its own strong reactions, what they mean, and what it means to be a Star Wars fan in the “Disney Era.” They also discuss a Twitter poll result about the reaction to the Han Solo title reveal, an...
Issue 085: Book Club: The Hidden Past
October 18, 2017 07:00 - 42 minutes - 99.5 MBBook Club: The Hidden Past. Matt and John return to the legends line to discuss the third book in the Jedi Apprentice series, "The Hidden Past". They look at the eternal Star Wars themes explored, the development of Qui-Gon & Obi-Wan's relationship, and other pieces of history revealed - and whether they could be worked back into the general story. They also discuss the shocking result of a poll about The Clone Wars and Rebels. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! ...
Issue 084: Mandalore Arc: Season 2
October 10, 2017 07:00 - 45 minutes - 105 MBMandalore Arc: Season 2. John and Matt revisit a classic arc from Star Wars: The Clone Wars to find fresh insights and story expansions. Starting with “The Mandalore Plot,” they look at revelations about Obi-Wan's past through Duchess Satine, the meaning of Anakin's development, and the critique of what the Jedi are becoming. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected]...
Issue 083: The Rey/Ezra Connection
October 03, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 27.4 MBThe Rey/Ezra Connection. Star Wars is a tone poem, with echoes of each generation finding cyclical resonance with the next. In this light, the Jedi Masters ask, “Is it possible Ezra and Rey are an echo of each other?” They look at other echoes in the saga to see if maybe Ezra is a hint of the unknown journey we know Rey has just begun. They also discuss the results of an online poll asking what the audience thinks Lando did with his time after Return of the Jedi. Hosts John Mills and Matth...
Issue 082: Lucas IS Lando
September 26, 2017 15:00 - 40 minutes - 93.2 MBLucas IS Lando. An entrepreneur ventures out beyond the boundaries of an Empire hoping to escape its control and build a peaceful life among cloudy dreams. Lando Calrissian? George Lucas? Or maybe both? John and Matt explore the idea of Lucas as Lando (metaphorically) in this episode of Aggressive Negotiations. They also go over the results of a poll asking, “Would you be disappointed if Luke doesn't light up the green lightsaber in The Last Jedi?” Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Sen...
Issue 081: Henry Gilroy: Star Wars Comics and Animation
September 19, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBHenry Gilroy: Star Wars Comics and Animation. Matt and John discuss the results of show polls about JJ Abrams returning for Episode IX, and if Disney should continue making Episodes after the sequel trilogy is complete. Then, they share a panel from Dragon Con featuring Henry Gilroy, a veteran writer of Star Wars comics, as well as Batman: The Animated Series, The Clone Wars, and many others. Gilroy is also co-executive producer and writer on Star Wars Rebels. Henry takes questions from the ...
Issue 080: Masculinity in Star Wars
September 12, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBMasculinity in Star Wars. Matt returns from DragonCon and fills John in on all the excellent panels and atmosphere from the Star Wars track. They discuss why Star Wars Phasma is resonating with fans, and present a recording of one of the panels Matt moderated at DragonCon, “Masculinity in Star Wars” with authors Timothy Zahn, Kevin J. Anderson, Claudia Gray, E.K. Johnston, Michael Stackpole and Myke Cole. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMaster...
Issue 079: The Women of Star Wars
September 06, 2017 02:00 - 31 minutes - 23.7 MBThe Women of Star Wars. John and Matt bring you a very special episode focused on the female characters of the Star Wars galaxy, from Padme to Ahsoka, and Hera to Phasma. They look at how the women of *Star Wars* have changed and grown since the first days of Leia Organa, how their stories have shaped the mythos of that magical space, and what their stories tell us about how the storytelling style of Star Wars has changed. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitt...
Issue 078: The Genre of Star Wars
August 29, 2017 07:00 - 38 minutes - 90.6 MBThe Genre of Star Wars. Matt and John open the Council Chambers to offer ideas on different genres that could be brought into the Star Wars universe. They discuss what types of films could broaden the scope of a galaxy far, far away in the age of the spinoff film. Along the way, they surprise each other with the genres they think could help keep Star Wars fresh and exciting. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.fac...
Issue 077: Marvel's Darth Maul
August 22, 2017 13:30 - 40 minutes - 95.1 MBMarvel's Darth Maul. John and Matt look at Marvel's recent Darth Maul limited series. They examine every aspect to find out what it says about the strengths and weaknesses of modern Star Wars comic book storytelling, and what might need to change to keep fans invested. They also discuss some new poll results from questions on the show Twitter account, @TheJediMasters! Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Issue 076: Expectations
August 15, 2017 07:00 - 28 minutes - 68 MBExpectations. Every major franchise faces a two-headed monster: Marketing & Expectation, the Fode & Beed of the podrace to wooing and satisfying an audience. In this episode, Jedi Masters John & Matt explore how they see the marketing shaping up for Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, and whether past Star Wars marketing efforts tell us something about how it's going to play out. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.face...
Issue 075: Rebel Flashpoint
August 08, 2017 07:00 - 39 minutes - 92.4 MBRebel Flashpoint. A character in another franchise once stated, “History is replete with turning points.” And so it is with Star Wars. The “Jedi Masters” train their gaze on one such turning point in Star Wars history this week: the destruction of Alderaan. They look at it from every angle, from the tragic loss of life to the amplitude of the rallying cry it would serve for a Galaxy finding itself on the verge of revolution. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twi...
Issue 074: Rogue Notes
August 01, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 28 MBRogue Notes. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story made a mark as the first “Anthology Movie” of the Star Wars franchise, but it didn't settle for that. It was also the first Star Wars movie scored by a composer other than John Williams. The revered Michael Giacchino, known for working regularly with JJ Abrams and making pithy puns of his track titles, took up the baton. John and Matt discuss what what notes rang a little untrue and, more importantly, what worked best and why it worked so well. Host...
Issue 073: Destiny's Force
July 25, 2017 14:00 - 33 minutes - 24.2 MBDestiny's Force. Star Wars: Forces of Destiny is a series of animated shorts that debuted recently on Disney's YouTube channel. The series tells brief stories centered on the famous heroines of the Star Wars galaxy and spans the entire established film timeline with Rey, Ahsoka, Padme, Leia, Jyn, and Sabine all featured. Join Matt and John as they explore these stories and discover what messages they carry to all ages across the fanbase. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your f...
Issue 072: Jedi Rumination
July 18, 2017 07:00 - 31 minutes - 73.5 MBJedi Rumination. More details on the Masters meeting, and their journey to Skywalker Ranch! After numerous requests for more detail, John and Matt return to reminisce about the first time they met in person, and a few more special moments about touring ILM, San Anselmo, the annual Lucasfilm picnic, and of course the fabled slice of paradise in the hills built by Mr. George Lucas. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://ww...
Issue 071: A Jedi Pilgrimage
July 11, 2017 07:00 - 49 minutes - 115 MBA Jedi Pilgrimage. It's a privilege to bring you this episode of Aggressive Negotiations, recorded after a special visit to Skywalker Ranch in Marin County, California. Matt and John are joined by special guest Nic Anastassiou to discuss the impact of what they saw while there, and what it reveals about George Lucas as a person as well as his legacy. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ ...
Issue 070: The Kyber Calls
June 27, 2017 07:00 - 39 minutes - 91.3 MBThe Kyber Calls. It's a special issue for Aggressive Negotiations! Long-time listener @nerf22 on Twitter asked us what we thought our trials would have been, as padawans on Ilum to find our lightsaber crystals. In trademark fashion, we learned a little bit more about ourselves and each other as we imagined how the Force would have guided us to the special kyber crystals that have come to mean so much in a galaxy far, far away... Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback...
Issue 069: Book Club: The Dark Rival
June 20, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 83.5 MBThe Dark Rival. Matt and John return to the Jedi Apprentice series with the second book, The Dark Rival, by Jude Watson. Plumbing the depths of the Legends line, they discover once again that there are gems all through the mines of the Star Wars universe. A book for a younger audience, they nonetheless find themselves exploring the dark recesses of the Force, apprenticeship, and the ghosts of Qui-Gon Jinn haunting him into learning the lesson of letting go and trusting Obi-Wan. It's a wond...
Issue 068: Do You Wanna Build a Death Star?
June 13, 2017 07:00 - 35 minutes - 84.9 MBDo You Wanna Build a Death Star? The Death Star. Its name is an iconic symbol of a Galactic Empire's power and merciless retribution for those who fail to toe their tyranical line. A massive space station created for the sole purpose of fear and domination. But John and Matt ask a very important question, one that seems to have slipped through the cracks of forty years of Star Wars fans' analysis of the military tactics, weaponry, and philosophy of Palpatine's New Order. Why build a Death ...
Issue 067: Star Wars Comedy
June 06, 2017 07:00 - 41 minutes - 29.9 MBStar Wars Comedy. Few things can be as polarizing as comedy. What tickles a funny bone for one may leave another bored, or even irritated at how the joke is told. Star Wars has, unsurprisingly, found those who like some aspects of its humor and others who like others, and the occasional moments where opinions converge. Join Matt and John as they look back on the chucklers, the gags, the pratfalls and the pranks that have been a part of the Star Wars fabric since the beginning. Find out what...
Issue 066: Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures
May 30, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 39.7 MBLego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures. Execute Issue 66! Matt and John welcome two very special guests to Aggressive Negotiations this week, Bill Motz and Bob Roth. The Executive Producers of Lego Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, sit down and discuss this fantastic animated show with us. Bill and Bob share the inspirations for the show, the challenges in bringing it to screen, and why this is the sort of gem Star Wars fans of all ages should be seeking. It's an interview not to be mi...
Issue 065: A Personal Star Wars Story
May 23, 2017 07:00 - 39 minutes - 90.9 MBA Personal Star Wars Story. Join John on a special episode as he discusses with Matt the impact that Star Wars has had on him and how it helped him deal with some difficult times in his life. What marks did it leave? Which characters speak to him? Why does that galaxy far, far away still resonate? Learn all that, and more. Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] ...
Issue 064: Taking Star Wars Personally
May 16, 2017 14:00 - 38 minutes - 28 MBTaking Star Wars Personally. Join Matt on a special episode as he discusses with John Mills why Star Wars resonates with him. What are its influences? Which characters means the most? Why does that galaxy far, far away still speak to him? Learn all that, and more. Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: [email protected] Subscribe in Apple Podcasts
Issue 063: Lucas' Mythology
May 09, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 27.4 MBLucas' Mythology. When George Lucas created Star Wars, his express purpose was to tap into the wonder and enchantment he saw fading in the (Post-)Modern Era. Seeking to create a “good, wholesome adventure,” he worked to inject an antidote to the creeping cynicism growing out from the battles and scandals of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Join Matt and John as they discuss what comes across from Lucas' intent, what marks he left on the trail to his works' deeper meanings, and the impact the...