Clashing Sabers
327 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 31 ratingsAt Clashing Sabers we promote positive, thoughtful critique and discussion about the Star Wars galaxy. With four shows on the feed and a diverse cast of hosts and guests, this network is focused on bringing together different "certain point of views."
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Episodes
Don't Burn the Sacred Text VIII- Thrawn Alliances
August 14, 2018 12:31 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBOn this episode, Brandon and Lindsey delve into Timothy Zahn's newest addition to the Star Wars galaxy: Thrawn Alliances. What are your thoughts on this novel? Tweet us @ClashingSabers or email us [email protected]. Follow Lindsey on Twitter @mslindseyg Follow Brandon on Twitter @darthboylan While your at it, make sure to leave us a rating and review on your favorite pod-catcher app!
Forever Star Wars Episode VII From Snips To Fulcrum & Beyond
August 07, 2018 16:07 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBFans from around the world discuss one of the most beloved characters in Star Wars. Ahsoka Tano has captured the hearts and imagination of fandom and in this episode we’ll explore how. Listen to what members of the fan community have to say about Ahsoka, why she inspires them, and what makes her so enduring after 10 years. This episode will have spoilers for both The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. So if you haven’t wa...
Forever Star Wars Episode VII From Snips To Fulcrum & Beyond
August 07, 2018 16:07 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBFans from around the world discuss one of the most beloved characters in Star Wars. Ahsoka Tano has captured the hearts and imagination of fandom and in this episode we’ll explore how. Listen to what members of the fan community have to say about Ahsoka, why she inspires them, and what makes her so enduring after 10 years. This episode will have spoilers for both The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels. So if you haven’t wa...
Star Ships 6-What If Padme Ended Up With Obi Wan?
July 30, 2018 16:15 - 33 minutes - 22.4 MBThis month Ash is joined by Alexandra to discuss "What would happen if Obi-Wan ended up with Padme?" Some somewhat controversial opinions may have been shared but it was a great time! Places to find Alexandra's writing: Tumblr - https://www.tumblr.com/safe-mode?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmadame-alexandra.tumblr.com%2 FanFiction.net - https://www.fanfiction.net/u/1077586/madame-alexandra AO3 - https://archiveofourown.org/users/madame_alexandra Places to Find Ash: Ash's Twitter - https://twitter.co...
#CloneWarsSavedReaction
July 20, 2018 22:22 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBWith a Clone Wars revival on the horizon, we got together to share our thoughts on this news that has been 10 years in the making. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share us on your preferred podcast player. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected]
ClashingSabers 22- The(Other)Clone Wars
July 17, 2018 16:48 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBOn this episode, Drew and Brandon take the way back machine to explore the history, importance, and execution of the Clone Wars micro-series from 2003. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share us on your preferred podcast player. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected]
Don't Burn the Sacred Text VII- The Aftermath Trilogy
July 10, 2018 16:26 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBMuch beguiled, the Aftermath trilogy of novels (Aftermath; Life Debt; Empire's End) does have some bright spots. On this episode, Lindsey and Brandon take a critical look at what works and what doesn't in this post-Return of the Jedi story. What are your thoughts on these novel? Tweet us @ClashingSabers or email us [email protected]. Follow Lindsey on Twitter @mslindseyg Follow Brandon on Twitter @darthboylan While your at it, make sure to leave us a rating and review on your...
Forever Star Wars Episode VI -The Puppet Master
July 05, 2018 14:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBDemocracy dies in darkness. Let’s shed some light on the worst of the worst. The dark lord of the Sith who haunted our nightmares as kids and still delights us with his dastardly deeds as adults. Palpatine is a study in patience. He quietly practiced his evil, brought down a democracy, and gave new meaning to the term long game. But the man who brought him to life couldn’t be more different. Get reacquainted with old ...
Clashing Sabers 21-Unlearn What You Have Learned
June 26, 2018 12:53 - 1 hour - 106 MBOn this addition of the podcast, Drew and Brandon delve into the Top 3/Bottom 3 teaching moments in the Star Wars saga. What makes a good lesson? Teacher? Where do Star Wars mentors fall short (not a Yoda pun!)? Find out the truth of truths here! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share us on your preferred podcast player. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected]
Star Ships Episode 5- Space Married
June 11, 2018 14:37 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBKanera. Enough said. Places to find Ash twitter.com/ErsatzAsh While you're listening, jump over and getting us a rating and review on your favorite pod catcher. Follow us on Twitter @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected] And don't forget to check you our writings at clashingsabers.net
Clashing Sabers 20- It Takes Two to Space Dance
June 05, 2018 13:25 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBIn the first ever "Top 3/ Bottom 3," Drew and Brandon dig into the best and worst of Star Wars duos. So grab a friend and turn up the volume because this is where the fun begins. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share us on your preferred podcast player. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected] You can check out the article Brandon mentioned here: https://clashingsabers.net/2018/03/07/ahsoka-a-new-chosen-one/
Solo First Shots
May 28, 2018 15:48 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBBrandon is joined by "The Star Wars Novice" to share instant reactions to "Solo: A Star Wars Story." You should have a very good feeling about this. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share us on your preferred podcast player. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected] Brooke can be found @soarinfitness on Instagram
Putting Together A Crew...
May 28, 2018 15:48 - 1 hour - 107 MBSPOILER WARNING FOR SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY For the first time ever, all ClashingSabers contributors are in the same place (kind of). Who would have thought "Solo" would be what brought us all together? Certainly not us. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share us on your preferred podcast player. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected] Follow each of the contributors on Twitter: Mark: @djmmarquis Lindsey: @mslindseyg ...
Don't Burn the Sacred Text VI-Last Shot
May 16, 2018 12:53 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBWith Solo right around the corner, we dig into this three part story about Lando, Han, and a stereotype breaking Gungan. It's as fun as an Ewok hacker! What are your thoughts on this novel? Tweet us @ClashingSabers or email us [email protected]. Follow Lindsey on Twitter @mslindseyg Follow Brandon on Twitter @darthboylan While your at it, make sure to leave us a rating and review on your favorite pod-catcher app!
Star Ships Special Release- I'm Your Daddy
May 09, 2018 09:00 - 36 minutes - 27.2 MBOn this episode of Star Ships Ash sat down with her Dad to discuss shipping and fandom culture and terminology. It was a very weird experience, but very insightful for everyone involved! Where to find Ash https://mobile.twitter.com/ErsatzAsh
Forever Star Wars Episode V - It Binds The Galaxy Together
May 04, 2018 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBMay the 4th Be With You! In this special episode, we’ll delve into some of the ways the force has been explored in film and TV throughout the Star Wars saga. What did Obi-Wan mean when he said he would become more powerful after death? What exactly is balance? And what does it have to do with wolves? Does Mortis leave you scratching your head? Let’s take the journey together and discover where it leads us! Mark’s Twitter - @djmmarquis Clashing Sabers Twitter @ClashingSabers Email us you...
Clashing Sabers 19- The Boys Are Back
May 01, 2018 15:11 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBAfter a minor hiatus, Drew and Brandon get back together to talk about Han Solo, Resistance, and listener emails. It is like coming home. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share us on your preferred podcast player. Follow us on Twitter @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected]
Don't Burn the Sacred Text V- Dark Disciple
April 17, 2018 12:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBWhether it is a love of Clone Wars, Star Wars books, the prequel era, or Force mythology, Dark Disciple provides Star Wars fans numerous reasons to read (and reread) (and reread) it. Join Lindsey and Brandon as they go through the first canon novel to take unused Clone Wars scripts and turn them into an epic adventure of love, betrayal, and hope. Read our writing: clashingsabers.net Follow us on Twitter: @ClashingSabers Email us: [email protected] Follow Lindsey on Twitter @...
Forever Star Wars- Episode 4 - Faster More Intense
April 12, 2018 13:43 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBCalling all adrenaline junkies. Start your engines! From the chariot races of ancient Rome, to the muscle cars of Medesto, CA, George Lucas used several influences from history to craft the podracing scene from The Phantom Menace. In this episode, Mark breaks down the scene lap by lap to find out what makes this such a thrilling addition to the prequel trilogy. Mark’s Twitter - @djmmarquis Clashing Sabers Twitter @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected]
Clashing Sabers 18- Solo Reactions to the Solo trailer
April 10, 2018 15:26 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBIt is finally here!!!! After what felt like eons of waiting, Solo: A Star Wars Story now has a full trailer. Here Brandon, Mark, and Lindsey's reactions on this episode of the longest short podcast in the galaxy. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share us on your preferred podcast player. Follow us on Twitter @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected]
Star Ships Episode 3 - The Princess and the Smuggler
April 06, 2018 14:34 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBThis episode is all about the original Star Wars love affair Han and Leia! Ash is joined by Amanda Cherry as they discuss all aspects of the relationship. Everything from Legends to the Force Awakens is covered so grab a Scruffy Looking Nerf Herder or listen by yourself because YOUR NOT A COMMITTEE! (sorry I know that was terrible) Places to find Amanda https://twitter.com/MandaTheGinger Places to find Ash https://twitter.com/ErsatzAsh While you're listening, jump over and getting us a ...
Don't Burn the Sacred IV- The Last Jedi Novelization
April 03, 2018 14:57 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWith deleted scenes and extended content, the novelization of The Last Jedi may be the most important (best?) novelization since Matthew Stover's take on Episode III. Join us as we dig into the goodness that is The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition. Read our writing: clashingsabers.net Follow us on Twitter: @ClashingSabers Email us: [email protected] Follow Lindsey on Twitter @mslindseyg Follow Brandon on Twitter @darthboylan While your at it, make sure to leave us a rating and re...
Clashing Sabers 17 - The Truth About Cons (with Steve Kirk)
March 27, 2018 12:46 - 1 hour - 72.4 MBThis week, we have special guest Steve Kirk (@sdsaberspodcast) to talk about what it takes to put together a Comic Con event. Why him? Because he is hosting INTERGALACTICON (Get your tickets: https://www.intergalacticonsd.com/) Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share us on your preferred podcast player. Follow us on Twitter @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected]
Don't Burn the Sacred Text III - Tarkin
March 20, 2018 12:32 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBOn this episode we dig into James Luceno's fantastic novel, Tarkin. A compelling story for one of the best villians of all time, this story has a lot of meat to dig into... Read our writing: clashingsabers.net Follow us on Twitter: @ClashingSabers Email us: [email protected] Follow Lindsey on Twitter @mslindseyg Follow Brandon on Twitter @darthboylan While your at it, make sure to leave us a rating and review on your favorite pod-catcher app!
Clashing Sabers 16- Ezra's Last Stand
March 15, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBSPOILER ALERT FOR THE STAR WARS REBELS FINALE. Now that the story has been told and the book has, for now, been closed, it is time to remember and reflect on Star Wars Rebels. Mark, Lindsey, and Brandon talk about the final two episodes and what Rebels has meant to us. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share us on your preferred podcast player. Follow us on Twitter @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected]
Star Ships Episode 2- Inferno Within
March 09, 2018 13:51 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBHere are the show notes for episode 2 Ash and Bria talk about Iden Versio and Del Meeko, a pretty recent ship for both of them. They talk about why they love these, characters individuallly, how their dynamic has changed from the Inferno Squad novel to The Battlefront II single player campaign, some of their head canons and just gush about how great they are in general! While you're listening, jump over and getting us a rating and review on your favorite pod catcher. Places to find Bria...
Clashing Sabers 15- Kylo Ben
March 05, 2018 14:57 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBIn our first character exploration, we delve into the divisive, complex, compelling character known as Ben So... ahem... Kylo Ren. Do we love him? Do we hate him? What does it all mean? Find out on this episode of ClashingSabers. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share us on your preferred podcast player. Follow us on Twitter @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: [email protected]