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Book Wars Pod, Episode 68: Axolotl Vibes
October 30, 2018 21:45 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBDownload We’re continuing our read of CANTO BIGHT this week with a discussion of Mira Grant’s The Wine in Dreams! Join us as we talk about Canto Bight’s underbelly, Grant’s unique writing style, and what it’s like to live in a real-world casino town. Plus: At some point during our discussion of AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT by […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 67: Murdering Is My Job
October 16, 2018 21:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBDownload We’re very excited to be starting CANTO BIGHT this week, starting with Saladin Ahmed’s Rules of the Game! Join us as we discuss Canto Bight as a microcosm of the galaxy, Star Wars‘ proud history of lovable gunslingers, and the importance of author diversity in the franchise’s writing. Plus, we address Marvel’s bullsh*t firing of Chuck […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 66: Whack Him With a Moon
October 09, 2018 16:05 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBDownload We’re bidding farewell to Chuck Wendig’s AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT in this wrap-up episode! Join us as we talk about reading our first book series of the pod and the nature of trilogies, and answer your many smart listener questions. Plus: our opinions on dad beards. This podcast is NOT spoiler-free! Book Wars Pod explores […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 65: Seeds of Poe
October 02, 2018 18:40 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBDownload We’re discussing the last part of AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT by Chuck Wendig on the pod this week, and we have lots to talk about! How would we characterize Rae Sloane’s moral philosophy? What changes (or doesn’t) for the characters in this book? What parallels can we find between Temmin and Poe, and between Leia […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 64: I Was in a Pod, How Are You?!
September 25, 2018 21:17 - 59 minutes - 59.8 MBDownload Our read of AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT by Chuck Wendig continues this week! On this episode, we chat about light topics such as galaxy-wide trauma, the key differences between ending and winning a war, and how messed up it is that people can’t leave the Wookiees alone. This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers chapters […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 63: Gives Me Toaster Vibes
September 18, 2018 16:00 - 52 minutes - 50.3 MBDownload We’re continuing our read of AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT by Chuck Wendig this week! Join us as we discuss the difficulties of being a powerful Imperial woman, the strengths and weaknesses of the Empire and the New Republic, and Leia’s transformation from idealist to jaded politician. This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers chapters 9-20. […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 62: Vader’s Mask in the Litter Box
September 11, 2018 21:12 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBDownload This week, we’re starting the second book of Chuck Wendig’s Star Wars trilogy: AFTERMATH: LIFE DEBT. What’s changed for Norra Wexley’s merry band of rogues — and for Rae Sloane and the Empire — since we saw them last? How does the cult of Vader prepare the Empire for its transformation into the First Order? […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 61: Your Thesis Is a Talking Horse
September 05, 2018 00:10 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBDownload We’re wrapping up LAST SHOT by Daniel José Older this week! On this episode, we discuss government-building, Star Wars-style; how this novel shows that representation matters in the franchise; and in what order to consume various media about the galaxy far, far away. Plus, we announce the winner of our giveaway of Most Wanted by Rae […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 60: That’s Why Her Dish Is So Big
August 29, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBDownload This week, we’re focusing on the end of LAST SHOT by Daniel José Older! Join us as we talk about droid rights, lots of L3 feels, and Han and Lando actually becoming functioning adults. This podcast covers parts 4 and 5 and is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from Solo. Book Wars […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 59: Throwing Space Onions at People
August 21, 2018 19:10 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBDownload We’re continuing our journey through LAST SHOT by Daniel Jose Older on the pod this week! Join us as we discuss the state of the New Republic, Han and Lando’s character development from Solo to the original trilogy to this novel, and a recurring Star Wars theme: trauma in the aftermath of war. PLUS: Enter our […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 58: Generals Put Shirts On; I Don’t
August 17, 2018 20:21 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBDownload We’re back and excited to start our read of LAST SHOT by Daniel Jose Older! Join us this week as we discuss the wobbly nature of Star Wars‘ canon timeline (and why that’s a good thing), how war heroes adjust (or fail to adjust) to a normal life, and nerdy little book details that make […]
Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 12: He Took Artoo’s Cookies
August 09, 2018 18:57 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBDownload We’re continuing our intermittent bonus episode series on the music of Star Wars this week! This is the second part of our discussion on the music of The Empire Strikes Back, The Last Jedi, and Rogue One. We and returning special guest Miranda talk about how Michael Giacchino picks up John Williams’s mantle in Rogue One and why John Williams is a pivotal […]
Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 11: Supposed to Be Pleasant, But I Find It Grating
August 04, 2018 00:26 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBDownload We’re starting an intermittent bonus episode series on the music of Star Wars! Join us as we welcome Miranda back to the pod to talk about the scores of The Empire Strikes Back, The Last Jedi, and Rogue One. What are the similarities and differences among these scores? What makes John Williams so brilliant a composer? How many […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 57: Staring at Crystals and Doing Air-Math
July 24, 2018 18:43 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBDownload This week, we’re wrapping up our read of CATALYST by James Luceno! How do the themes, relationships, and plot points of the book extend into Rogue One? How does the book hand the story off to Jyn as the story moves into the film? What makes Tim Zahn’s writing stand out from other Star […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 56: More Hammer, More Better
July 17, 2018 16:02 - 1 hour - 68.3 MBDownload We’re discussing the last chapters of CATALYST by James Luceno this week! What leads to Krennic’s ultimate downfall? How does his end differ from that of his rival, Tarkin? What do we learn about the beginnings of the Rebellion? This podcast is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from Rogue One and Star Wars: The Clone […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 55: *THE CHILD Intensifies*
July 10, 2018 16:00 - 59 minutes - 59.9 MBDownload This week, we’re continuing our journey through CATALYST by James Luceno! Join us as we discuss kyber crystal lore, how the gems should be used, and the beginnings of the Empire’s totalitarian rule. Plus, even more Imperial mining projects! This podcast covers chapters 15-21 and is NOT spoiler-free. It also mentions plot points from Rogue […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 54: It’s a Very Queer Cape
July 02, 2018 18:26 - 50 minutes - 51.9 MBDownload We’re continuing our read of CATALYST by James Luceno this week! Join us as we discuss Galen and Krennic’s relationship, breakdowns in morally responsible government leadership, and the Empire’s creation of a constant state of war. Plus, Kate and Kristen queer it up by talking about how Krennic is definitely a disaster bi. This […]
Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 10: A Lot of Interesting Stories Left to Be Told
June 26, 2018 19:02 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MBDownload Surprise! We had the fantastic opportunity to talk to none other than Star Wars author John Jackson Miller at the All-Star Comic Con in Tysons Corner, VA, earlier this month. In this little interview, he tell us what he’s most excited about in the franchise and what he hopes to do next. Extra-special thanks to […]
Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 9: Enfys Nest, We Stan
June 22, 2018 02:18 - 34 minutes - 34.8 MBDownload This episode is the second part of our deep dive into Solo: A Star Wars Story and all that the anthology movie means for the wider Star Wars universe. We answer YOUR social media questions on the film, and delve into the latest controversy around the film and the Star Wars fandom as a whole. This podcast […]
Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 8: We Are the Prequel Generation, Lord Help Us
June 19, 2018 19:58 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBDownload This episode is the first part of our deep dive into Solo: A Star Wars Story and all that the anthology movie means for the wider Star Wars universe. How did we feel about the film overall? How does the movie tie into the larger story of the galaxy? And what do we think that cameo means […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 53: Praying Her Space Rosary
June 14, 2018 17:18 - 51 minutes - 51.3 MBDownload We’re starting CATALYST by James Luceno on the pod this week! Join us as we talk about the Clone Wars through a wider, galaxy-wide lens; the novel’s connections to Rogue One; and some cool science facts about this galaxy’s version of kyber. This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and also mentions plot points from Star Wars: The […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 52: There’s Kissing AND Violence!
June 05, 2018 19:38 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBDownload This week, we’re wrapping up DARK DISCIPLE by Christie Golden and discussing her Star Wars Insider short story, “KINDRED SPIRITS.” Ultimately, what is the role of the Jedi? In what ways does representation matter for storytelling? Plus, Kristen finally gets to talk about Hondo! This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and also mentions plot points from Star Wars: […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 51: The “F*ck Off” Gene
May 29, 2018 18:56 - 59 minutes - 57.9 MBDownload We’re discussing the last chapters of DARK DISCIPLE by Christie Golden on the pod this week! Join us as we discuss Ventress and Vos’s individual character journeys, why the Dark side is so seductive, and why Vos and Anakin really should have gone for a cup of caf and a chat. This podcast is […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 50: Deader, With Your Mouth Closed
May 23, 2018 20:25 - 54 minutes - 54.1 MBDownload We’re continuing our read of DARK DISCIPLE by Christie Golden on the pod this week! Join us as we do a deep dive on the Dark side and wince at Jedi arrogance. Plus, we compare the prequels to this old YouTube gem. This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers chapters 15-28. We also mention […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 49: This Hot Dog Will Never Betray Me
May 17, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBDownload This week, we’re beginning our discussion of DARK DISCIPLE by Christie Golden! In this episode, we get situated: How does the novel carry on from and expand upon the characters and situations we know from Star Wars: The Clone Wars? Is assassination ever a good idea? Plus, Kristen talks about her new obsession: lava fleas. […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 48: What Else Am I Gonna Do With These Grenades?
May 09, 2018 16:17 - 1 hour - 86 MBDownload This week, we’re welcoming our favorite Luke superfans — Shannon Joy and Tosche Station’s very own Nanci Schwartz — to the pod to talk about THE LEGENDS OF LUKE SKYWALKER by Ken Liu. How does this book enhance our understanding of Luke’s character in The Last Jedi? How do these stories compare to the former Star […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 47: Artoo, My Rude King
May 01, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBDownload By popular demand, this week, we make our first foray into middle-grade fiction with THE LEGENDS OF LUKE SKYWALKER by Ken Liu! What does this book teach us about storytelling in the galaxy far, far away; Luke Skywalker, Jedi Master; and the nature of the Force? Who determines what kinds of literature are “child-appropriate”? […]
Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 7: It’s a Dead Thing; I Rolled in It
April 24, 2018 19:28 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBDownload It’s finally time to talk about Star Wars: Battlefront II! In our seventh bonus episode, we discuss the game’s connections to Christie Golden’s STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT II: INFERNO SQUAD (which we read in our espisodes 20-23), how the Resurrection DLC ties directly into The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi, and the pros and cons of telling stories through […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 46: If It Weren’t for This Napkin Dispenser
April 18, 2018 16:56 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBDownload This week, we’re wrapping up our read of AFTERMATH by Chuck Wendig! In this episode, we discuss betrayal, a recurring Star Wars theme; the meaning of family in Star Wars; and the overall tone and feel of the book. Plus, plenty of nerdy writing talk! This podcast is NOT spoiler-free, and covers “Interlude: Theed, Naboo” through […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 45: Two Death Stars, One at a Time
April 10, 2018 17:05 - 58 minutes - 57.9 MBDownload We’re discussing the last chapters of AFTERMATH by Chuck Wendig on the pod this week! What was the Galactic Civil War like for the average citizen? How is the First Order being salvaged from the remnants of the Empire? Plus, we give a quick rundown of our experience at Awesome Con! You can listen […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 44: Boba Fett Peed on the Couch
April 03, 2018 16:00 - 54 minutes - 53.7 MBDownload Our journey through AFTERMATH by Chuck Wendig continues this week! How have bounty hunters evolved over the course of the Skywalker Saga? What might these chapters tell us about the rule of the First Order in Episode IX? Plus, Weird Force Sh*t(TM), Dark Side Edition! This podcast is NOT spoiler-free, and covers Chapters 18 […]
Awesome Con 2018: Star Wars Multimedia Empire
April 01, 2018 04:08 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBDownload From Awesome Con 2018 is the Star Wars Multimedia Empire panel moderated by Kate of Bookwars Pod. Panelists include our own Chris, Brian, and Swara of Beltway Banthas
Book Wars Pod, Episode 43: Anakin Riding a Space Potato
March 27, 2018 16:03 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBDownload We’re continuing our read of AFTERMATH by Chuck Wendig this week with lots of Imperial talk! How could the Empire have won the Galactic Civil War? Whose side are we on in the debate at the satrap’s palace? Why is Rae Sloane so awesome?! Also, we’ll be at AwesomeCon this weekend! Add us to […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 42: How Do I Play This Space-Piano?
March 20, 2018 16:00 - 51 minutes - 51.3 MBDownload We’re finally starting one of our most-anticipated books, AFTERMATH by the inimitable Chuck Wendig! This week, we’re discussing the failures of the New Republic; one of our favorite Imperials, Rae Sloane; and a constant Star Wars theme: trauma. This podcast is NOT spoiler-free, and covers Chapter 1 through “Interlude: Naalol.” We also discuss the short […]
Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 6: The Sith Don’t Know How to Read
March 15, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBDownload It’s the end of an era: Star Wars: Rebels aired its series finale this month, closing another chapter of Star Wars animation–and leaving room for all sorts of other stories. In our sixth bonus episode, we react to the last episodes, the final season, and the show in its entirety. What are the most important things Rebels […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 41: The Aurora Borealis of Evil
March 14, 2018 02:13 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBDownload This week, we’re wrapping up our read of PHASMA by Delilah S. Dawson! What do we think the novel means for the larger Star Wars universe? Did Phasma survive The Last Jedi? How much can we nerd out about writing and genre?! Plus: a discussion of what happens sometimes when your faves are problematic. This podcast […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 40: A Murder Co-Worker (Whom He Respected)
March 06, 2018 16:37 - 38 minutes - 38 MBDownload We’re discussing the last chapters of PHASMA by Delilah S. Dawson on the pod this week! What have we finally discovered about who Phasma really is? How does the First Order differ from the Empire? And what does the book reveal about storytelling and canon in Star Wars? This podcast covers chapter 29 through the […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 39: Mining Space-ranium
February 27, 2018 17:00 - 3 minutes - 3.48 MBDownload Our read of PHASMA by Delilah S. Dawson continues this week! Join us in discussing parallels between Parnassos and Earth, the irony of the First Order, and–finally!–Phasma herself. This podcast covers chapters 23-28 of PHASMA and is NOT spoiler-free! Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 38: Brendol the Weird Step-dad
February 20, 2018 20:58 - 36.9 MBDownload We’re continuing our journey through Delilah S. Dawson’s PHASMA this week! Join us as we discuss how this book shows us a side of the galaxy we’ve never seen before, the “humanity” of droids, and how much we understand so far of who Phasma really is. This podcast covers chapters 14-22 of PHASMA and […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 37: One-Sleeved Crop Top
February 13, 2018 17:00 - 43.7 MBDownload This week, we’re starting PHASMA by Delilah S. Dawson, the origin story of the First Order’s most feared — and most mysterious — soldier. Join us as we discuss Parnassos, a world unlike any other in the current Star Wars canon; hope and the First Order; and how, right off the bat, the writing itself […]
Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 5: It’s the Navy! In Space!
February 12, 2018 05:53 - 68.5 MBDownload In this very special not-so-mini-episode, we’re welcoming our first scheduled guest to the podcast! Poppy Ashwright is a YA enthusiast and the co-host of The Parabatai Pod, a weekly podcast about Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunters universe. She’s here to talk with us about the YA landscape, why YA matters, and how YA might change the world. […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 36: Heart-Eyes Cannon Fodder
February 06, 2018 18:55 - 55 MBDownload This week, we’re wrapping up LOST STARS by Claudia Gray! We’re discussing how the Force is present in a novel that mostly skirts around Force-users and fun, less-obvious Easter eggs we found. Plus a whole lot of nerding out about writing: pacing, writing style, and why verbs are good. This podcast is NOT spoiler-free, […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 35: Whose Chicken Is This?
January 30, 2018 17:00 - 45.6 MBDownload We’re reading the last chapters of LOST STARS by Claudia Gray this week, and discussing the Imperial destruction of planets, Reconstruction after the Galactic Civil War, and everyone’s favorite topic, trauma in Star Wars. This podcast is NOT spoiler-free, and includes plot points from: BLOODLINE by Claudia Gray (which we discussed in our episodes 4-8) […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 34: Stirring His Jedi Soup
January 23, 2018 17:00 - 39.8 MBDownload This week, we’re discussing chapters 10-21 of fan-favorite LOST STARS by Claudia Gray–starring surprise guest host @realbabybird! Join us as we talk about the strength and failure of propaganda in totalitarian governments, parallels between the characterizations of Thane Kyrell and Kanan Jarrus, and how Ciena’s morals bump up against the Empire’s goals. This podcast […]
Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 4: Welcome To: “I Hate Myself; I’m Living on an Island”
January 19, 2018 17:00 - 59.1 MBDownload In our second not-so-mini-episode on The Last Jedi, we provide our analysis of the latest Star Wars film. What does it mean for the Force to be in balance? What are we looking forward to as we finally read Phasma, Canto Bight, and Leia: Princess of Alderaan this year? And of course, what books […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 33: A Group of Especial Assh*les
January 16, 2018 17:00 - 55.2 MBDownload At long last, we’re starting one of our most-anticipated books, LOST STARS by Claudia Gray! This week, we’re focusing on chapters 1-9 and discussing social structures on Jeleucan and in the Star Wars universe, personal relationships under a totalitarian government, and the morality of superweapons. This podcast is NOT spoiler-free, and includes references to: STAR WARS: […]
Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 3: Weird Force Sh*t(TM)
January 11, 2018 17:00 - 59.1 MBDownload In our third not-so-mini-episode, we finally share our reactions to The Last Jedi (and realize part of the way through recording that we’ll have to save our analysis for a later episode, because we wound up having a lot of feelings!). What did we like? What didn’t we like? How hard to we try […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 32: TK-421’s Medium Gross Sexual Man Toy
January 09, 2018 17:00 - 55.6 MBDownload We’re wrapping up our discussion of FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW, a collection of 40 stories related to A New Hope, this week! In our new episode, we discuss a lot of Rebel pilot feels, what it’s like to be on the ground during a rebellion, and how the book opens new paths for […]
Book Wars Pod, Episode 31: He Also Blew Up Alderaan
January 02, 2018 17:00 - 64.1 MBDownload This week, we’re discussing the last ten stories from FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW, a collection of 40 stories related to A New Hope, specifically “There Is Another” by Gary D. Schmidt through “Whills” by Tom Angleberger. What might have happened if Yoda had trained Leia instead of Luke? How have more recent Star Wars stories, […]
Book Wars Pod, Bonus Episode 2: Can’t Even Fridge Right
December 29, 2017 17:00 - 31.7 MBDownload In our second mini-episode, we’re revisiting previous conversations about Saw Gerrera, a Rebel leader whose actions are polarizing both in the Star Wars universe and outside of it. Has he been given a fair shake by those who have written his character, especially in light of real-world activist movements? Have we been fair to him on […]