From A Certain Point Askew
184 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsA weekly Star Wars podcast where Jay and Matt take a casual approach to covering the latest news and rumors as well as full breakdowns of movies and series.
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Episodes
Episode 156 - 50 Shades of Jedi
July 08, 2024 08:47 - 54 minutes - 43.1 MBWe review Episode 6 (Teach/Corrupt) of The Acolyte. Topics include: Is Qimir being real or just manipulative? When did Sol realize it wasn't Osha? Vernestra is getting so nervous (about something) that she's taking matters into her own hands Will Sol be the fall guy for all these jedi deaths? Is Qimir a Sith, a Ren or something else? Will we see Tenebrous or Plagueis (or have we already)? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on what Tasi Lowa might do next since sh...
Episode 155 - Qimir is a Libertarian
July 01, 2024 08:39 - 55 minutes - 42.8 MBWe review Season 1, Episode 5 (Night) of The Acolyte. Topics include: What the heck is Cortosis? Star Wars is for kids? Ya sure? Jecki reading Mae her Miranda rights Yord gets a chiropractic adjustment The old sister switch-a-roo! In news, we celebrate the news of Ben Mendelsohn joining season 2 of Andor and we discuss the latest updates on the Rey/New Jedi Order film. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 03:05 - Krennic in the House! 04:59 -...
Episode 154 - Kelnacca's Big Nap
June 24, 2024 09:22 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWe review Season 1, Episode 4 (Day) of The Acolyte. Topics include: The Ki-Adi Mundi controversy Even Jedi use Google Translate Kelnacca looks so peaceful...oh! He's standing right behind you! The Jedi red shirts are in trouble In our Question of the Week, we share your theories on how the Brendok witches met their fate. In news, we might be getting a new Spaceballs, Dave Filoni's film is being written but he's focused on Ahsoka Season 2, and hey, let's give Bryce Dallas Howard a f...
Episode 153 - Mother Aniseya with the No Look Demonic Possession
June 13, 2024 08:14 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBWe review Season 1, Episode 3 (Destiny) of The Acolyte. Topics include: Co-parenting twins isn't easy The Force v. The Thread Are the Jedi overstepping their bounds? (again?) That Jedi standardized test didn't change much over the years Is this a Heaven's Gate situation or something more sinister at play? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on what sport Yord played in High School. In news, we drool over the latest trailer and gameplay footage from Star Wars Outlaws...
Episode 152 - Better Call Sol
June 07, 2024 09:38 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWe review Season 1, Episodes 1 (Lost/Found) and 2 (Revenge/Justice) of The Acolyte. Topics include: Stenberg and Jing-Jae are standouts Yord is a piece of work Really need to beef up security at these remote Jedi temples The Barash Vow is like sending yourself to your room Osha is NOT good at improv The not-so-secret surveillance balcony In our Question of the Week, we share your hopes for cameos in this season of the Acolyte. In news, Jay and Matt consider a Star Wars-themed cru...
Episode 151 - Seriously Though, Who is the Acolyte?
May 28, 2024 07:10 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBWe preview Season 1 of The Acolyte. Topics include: Are we dealing with twins, split personalities or something else? Who is this person with the zipper face helmet? Our attempt at Darth history Are we going to get a Ren origin story (and is it going to star Christian Slater)? Maybe some of these jedi were up to no good and deserve to die? In our Question of the Week, we share your predictions on who the Acolyte will be. In news, we discuss an update on James Mangold's film - dubbe...
Episode 150 - A Bad Batch Retrospective
May 16, 2024 07:24 - 59 minutes - 45.6 MBWe celebrate our 150th episode by looking back at the full series of The Bad Batch. Topics include: Where this series ranks among Star Wars animation series The character arcs for Omega and Crosshair, especially, were very good Ya gotta have quality villains! We're still waiting on that Cid death scene (and we have some ideas for it) Do we want to see the Bad Batch show up somewhere else in the future? In our Question of the Week, we share your favorite and least favorite character...
Episode 149 - The Phantom Menace Re-released and Revisited
May 10, 2024 08:43 - 1 hour - 61 MBThis week we went back to the theater to see The Phantom Menace for the first time in 25 years! We also reviewed the new season of Tales of the Empire. Topics include: Our Phantom Menace experience and feelings - then and now Jar Jar's Three Stooges act Nightsisters v. Daysisters How embarrassing would it be to be killed by a B1 battle droid? The inquisitor good cop/bad cop routine Force healing takes a toll on the body In our Question of the Week, we share your favorite moments ...
Episode 148 - FACPA Stories, Volume 2
May 05, 2024 22:25 - 22 minutes - 16.4 MBHappy May the 4th! (errr, Happy Revenge of the 5th or 6th or whatever you celebrate - we got this out a little late) In this special episode we bring you volume two of our FACPA Stories - some of the lesser known tales from the Star Wars universe. This volume includes stories about a very serious medical condition for Yoda, what happened to Mace Windu after he got shot out of the window by Palps and a Dr. Seussian story about Admiral Ackbar having some digestive issues. Episode Time Stam...
Episode 147 - Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
May 04, 2024 01:51 - 58 minutes - 45.3 MBWe review Season 3, Episode 15 (The Cavalry Has Arrived) of The Bad Batch. Topics include: The Rampart-Hemlock pissing contest Scalder! There's a robot right behind you! Hemlock sure is proud of his zombie Knights of Ren An MVP performance from Echo That epilogue hits a bit too close to home for us parents In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on the next animated Star Wars series. In news, we catch up on Skeleton Crew. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and FAC...
Episode 146 - Proof of Life Concept
April 27, 2024 10:26 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWe review Season 3, Episode 14 (Flash Strike) of The Bad Batch. Topics include: The Rampart Scream Competent imperials, for once... Emerie has had enough of Scalder's BS Echo loses his Lobot headgear Vault kids using the "I don't want to go to bed" stall tactics In our Question of the Week, we share your dream Star Wars directors. In news, we discuss the prospect of George Lucas doing another Star Wars project and the concept of Disney+ channels reverting back to cable tv format. W...
Episode 145 - Project Olympic Village
April 19, 2024 09:43 - 54 minutes - 41.1 MBWe review Season 3, Episode 13 (Into the Breach) of The Bad Batch. Topics include: Sassy Rampart - College version What's happening in that other mountain behind Tantiss? Omega going Shawshank in her escape plot We continue to come up with horrible ways to end the series In our Question of the Week, we share your predictions on the final scene of the Bad Batch series. In news, Daisy Ridley will have the New Jedi Order script in her hands soon. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions...
Episode 144 - Sister Mountains
April 12, 2024 09:54 - 56 minutes - 43.5 MBWe review Season 3, Episodes 12 (Juggernaut) of The Bad Batch. Topics include: These underground, cave entry points need a ring doorbell at least! Weekend at Rampart's What if Disney went wild and killed Omega next week? Who else might die before season's end? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on different era Star Wars relationships. In news we discuss the latest Star Wars Outlaws trailer and the writing addition to Dawn of the Jedi. We answer all of your Maul Bag ...
Episode 143 - Force Sensitive Amber Alert
April 08, 2024 10:09 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWe review Season 3, Episodes 10 (Identity Crisis) and 11 (Point of No Return) of The Bad Batch. Topics include: Hemlock-Tarkin tension These poor force sensitive children Did CX-2 have to sleep with Cid to get that intel? Not the Marauder! More Tech theories In our Question of the Week, we share your strategies for surviving the upcoming Star Wars movie marathon. We ooh and ahh over the surprise trailer drop of Tales of the Empire. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions, play oka...
Episode 142 - Floritoxic
March 30, 2024 10:22 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBWe review Season 3, Episodes 8 (Bad Territory) and 9 (The Harbinger) of The Bad Batch. Topics include: Does ANYBODY know what an m-count is? Crosshair does hot yoga Matrix-style fighting with Asajj Wrecker is a bleacher dad Are we calling this new ship, "Ass-hair?" In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on Cobb Vanth's first words coming out of the bacta tank. In news, we discuss the crazy Star Wars marathon coming to theaters and if we could do it. We answer all of yo...
Episode 141 - One Giant Super Clone Stew
March 29, 2024 07:31 - 25 minutes - 19.5 MBIn a makeup episode from last week when we thought we lost half of our audio, we review Season 3, Episode 7 (Extraction) of The Bad Batch. Topics include: Crosshair acting like a guilt-ridden absentee father Wolffe is very conflicted Clone Trooper X speculation - who are these guys? Always repurposing old bases Butch Hunter and the Crosshair kid We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 01:49 - Bad Batch Season 3: Episode 7 (Extraction) 16:55 - Ma...
Episode 140 - Crosshair's 12-Step Program
March 18, 2024 09:28 - 56 minutes - 43.5 MBWe review Season 3, Episode 6 (Infiltration) of The Bad Batch. Topics include: Howzer has a bone to pick with Crosshair Rex is all about that clone brotherhood Security woes on Teth Are these shadow troopers like Disney characters at theme parks? Only one can operate at a time? In our Question of the Week, we go over the deluge of responses we got to who Rey's foil might be in the New Jedi Order film (it got ugly at times). In news, we talk about the return of the Rogue Squadron proj...
Episode 139 - I Always Feel Like...Hunter's Watching Me!
March 09, 2024 23:58 - 56 minutes - 42.4 MBWe review Season 3, Episode 5 (The Return) of The Bad Batch. Topics include: Sassy talk among the Bad Batch Crosshair and Batcher - a love story A moment of silence for Tech My Two Dads fight over Omega's protection Where does the Batch go next and when will an attempt to kidnap Omega happen? In our Question of the Week, we share your speculation on what/who returns. In news, we do a round robin look at the upcoming films and series including production notes and rumors. We answer ...
Episode 138 - What's the Exchange Rate on Imperial Credits Anyway?
March 01, 2024 11:35 - 52 minutes - 41.3 MBWe review Season 3, Episode 4 (A Different Approach) of The Bad Batch. Topics include: Crosshair and Anakin would have been homies You want Omega on your team for game night How bad of a father would Crosshair be? Is there a Plan 66? What about Plan 69? In our Question of the Week, we go over your thoughts on Dr. Hemlock's childhood. In news, we discuss Amandla Stenberg's recent comments about The Acolyte as well as the rumored production schedule of the Mando/Grogu film. We answer ...
Episode 137 - Down for the M-Count
February 25, 2024 10:59 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThis week, we review Season 3, Episodes 1 (Confined), 2 (Paths Unknown) and 3 (Shadows of Tantiss) of The Bad Batch. Topics include: The monotonous life inside Mount Tantiss Can a captive get a blanket? Nala Se mastermind NPC Emerie Karr The Omega/Crosshair super duo How does Project Necromancer work and is that Palps' blood they are using to test? What's coming up next? A bounty hunter meeting? A delayed reunion of the Bad Batch? Nala Se punishment? In our Question of the Week...
Episode 136 - The Bad Batch Season 3 Preview & Giveaway!
February 15, 2024 09:26 - 59 minutes - 44.4 MBWe preview Season 3 of The Bad Batch. Topics include: Trying to gauge plot from the episode titles How much time passes over this season cause Omega grows up a little bit How will Emerie Karr play things out - helping our heroes or sticking to the Imperial manual? We know we see Fennec and Cad, will we get more bounty hunters? Other cameos we expect and some we really want How are they going to end this series and who dies? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on h...
Episode 135 - From A Certain Point Askew Stories: Volume 1 (Star Wars Podcast Day)
February 08, 2024 20:03 - 1 hour - 154 MBWe celebrate Star Wars Podcast Day with some new 'From A Certain Point Askew' stories. Topics include: Kenobi's mental struggles Droid stories all over the place! Bib Fortuna's daily routine Wait, that WASN'T Max Rebo? Episode Time Stamps: 02:33 - RIP Carl Weathers 07:00 - From A Certain Point Askew Stories 10:05 - Kenobi: PTSD 19:15 - A Longer Time Ago...in a Galaxy Far, Far Away 24:00 - An Unusual Occurrence 32:13 - Majordomo's Morning Meeting 47:34 - A Spotchka-induce...
Episode 134 - The Trench Run, Podracing & George Lucas' Need for Speed (with Ro from the Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast)
February 02, 2024 09:52 - 30 minutes - 23.9 MBWe welcome Ro from the Scarif Scuttlebutt podcast on to dissect George Lucas' youthful experiences with racing, speed and danger and how that shaped what he created in A New Hope with the Death Star trench run and podracing in The Phantom Menace. Topics include: Trench run and podracing parallels Building the tension of a fast-paced scene slowly Adding music at the right moment "It'll be just like Beggar's Canyon back home" ... literally In our Question of the Week, we ponder what Te...
Episode 133 - Luthal Deo
January 29, 2024 10:52 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBWe speculate about what we might see in the new Rey Jedi Order film including Jay's full story pitches - which one is better? Topics include: Who is in the academy and where is it? Who is the villain or villains? What known characters will show up? Rom-com vs a new sith apprentice - you choose the better movie plot! In our Question of the Week, we share your hopes for Andor season 2 characters and storylines. In news, we talk Rey movie rumors, where else we might see her show up and ...
Episode 132 - Mando Movie Mania
January 15, 2024 11:08 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBThis week we get into Adam Driver's comments about the original plan for Kylo/Ben as well as look back at the casting we almost got in the Prequels. Topics include: We're getting a Mando movie, but what does that mean for a season 4? A trilogy with Filoni's film? Ahsoka Season 2 - but when? How some prequel casting choices could have been different and drastically changed the vibes of those films Every "it" guy and their dog went out for the Anakin role in Attack of the Clones Tom...
Episode 131 - Turning the Page from Star Wars 2023 to 2024
January 08, 2024 08:57 - 56 minutes - 43.4 MBThis week we look back on all the major shows, news, characters and moments we got in Star Wars from 2023! Topics include: Was Bad Batch Season 2 the best show of the year? Filoni brings a truckload of animation to live action Everything we saw from Celebration (including a lot of Zapruder footage of in-person teasers) Beck/Filoni get big promotions - a nod to the future of Lucasfilm? Video games are ramping up with Survivor dropping and the upcoming Outlaws A look ahead to what's...
Episode 130 - I Can Feel My Creation
January 02, 2024 03:45 - 53 minutes - 42 MBWe review the Disturbance in the Force documentary about the wacky, wild Star Wars Holiday Special. Topics include: Wookiee dialogue with no subtitles, unrequited love at the cantina, VR porn for grandpa in the middle of the living room...what are we doing here, guys? A televsion special born out of spite A production nightmare from the start So bad it's good...or just bad? Favreau and others give the special new life in the modern era. We catch up on the latest news including the ...
Episode 129 - The Empire Strips Back!
December 12, 2023 10:11 - 58 minutes - 44.3 MBThis week Matt breaks down his night out to see a Star Wars burlesque show! Topics include: Clever drinks and tight quarters Lando makes a great emcee Make it rain, R2! Umm, is this canon? Palps steals the show In our Question of the Week, we share your picks for sexiest Star Wars character. In news, we go over the possibly lighter 2024 schedule of shows on Disney+ and talk about the latest Rey movie rumors. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions, play your FACPA Answering Machin...
Episode 128 - Filoni Needs New Business Cards
December 04, 2023 09:24 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBThis week we get into the big promotions for Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck at Lucasfilm and what it might mean for the franchise going forward. Topics include: Is Kathleen Kennedy offloading duties as part of a succession plan? Filoni - the Lucas disciple (pros and cons) How will this affect Dave's own storytelling duties? Speaking of his stories, is Ahsoka Season 2 going to happen and how will he fit all of this in prior to his Mandoverse film? In our Question of the Week, we share yo...
Episode 127 - The Battle of Scarif (with Ro from the Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast)
November 23, 2023 18:54 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThis week we do a FACPA Breakdown on one of the best acts in Star Wars history - the Battle of Scarif from Rogue One. We're not alone though, we are joined by Ro from the Scarif Scuttlebutt podcast! Check out part one of this breakdown on Ro's podcast (episode 175) and part two here. Topics include: The back and forth of the land and space battles Cameos galore including unused footage from A New Hope Tarkin and Leia - uncanny valley or did they pull it off? Director Krennic having ...
Episode 126 - An Homage to the Galactic Starcruiser (with Christina Nicholls)
October 24, 2023 07:20 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBWe welcome Christina to the show to give us a full breakdown of her experiences on the Galactic Starcruiser and why she so desperately wants it to return in some fashion. Topics include: Christina's Star Wars origin story Total immersion aboard the Starcruiser Did it live up to the hype (despite all the haters)? An emotional rollercoaster of an experience Getting mistaken for the cast while walking the streets of Batuu Will they bring it back in some altered form that works better...
Episode 125 - Ahsoka Season One: From A to Zeb
October 17, 2023 08:40 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBWe go back and share our thoughts on everything we saw in season one of Ahsoka. Topics include: Did the show work for more casual fans or was a knowledge of Rebels and Clone Wars needed? Revisiting the World Between Worlds vs. Ahsoka's mind argument Characters we loved...and one or two we really didn't Sabine - the future jedi? Theories for season 2 - Mortis meaning, Evil Ezra, more Peridea? Baylan recasting speculation In our Question of the Week, we share your predictions for t...
Episode 124 - Ahsoka Finale Leaves the Door Wide Open
October 10, 2023 07:50 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBWe review Episode 8 (The Jedi, The Witch and The Warlord) of Ahsoka. Topics include: Thrawn sure would be awkward to date Elsbeth trades looks for a new sword A new saber for Ezra! The Ahsoka-Elsbeth rematch...to the death! Baylan and the Mortis gods In our Question of the Week, we share your guesses on what Thrawn does first on his return to the known galaxy. In news, we try to make sense of what Star Wars content is coming next and when. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions a...
Episode 123 - Term Limits for Senator Xiono
September 28, 2023 07:03 - 58 minutes - 46.4 MBWe review Episode 7 (Dreams and Madness) of Ahsoka. Topics include: Is Senator Xiono getting kickbacks from the Imperial remnants or is he just a d-bag? More Anakin is always welcome The Mothers triangulate with their balls Wait, is this Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers? What the hell is Baylan up to and how will they handle his character arc going forward? So the Night Troopers are NOT zombies? In our Question of the Week, we share your theories on what Ezra has been doing wit...
Episode 122 - It Stinks like Jedi in Here
September 21, 2023 08:52 - 58 minutes - 45.8 MBWe review Episode 6 (Far, Far Away) of Ahsoka. Topics include: Did someone fart or is there a jedi in the room? Dad bod Thrawn Enoch and the night troopers Horse dog ratface How are they gonna find their way back? Baylan's plans In our Question of the Week, we share your theories on where Baylan was when Order 66 went down. In news, we catch up on the latest Taika Waititi rumors and the switch from a Lando series to a movie. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Ep...
Episode 121 - The Weight of the World (Between Worlds) on Her Shoulders
September 14, 2023 08:39 - 1 hour - 55 MBWe review Episode 5 (Shadow Warrior) of Ahsoka. Topics include: Hayden's hair and lightsaber prowess Is this the World Between Worlds, a vision in Ahsoka's head or something else? Ahsoka must've found some weed in those white robes Teva is the king of the one-liners What if the next episode is about Din Djarin? :) In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on a possible Sabine-Ezra romance. In news, we provide a quick update on Taika Waititi and Shawn Levy projects. We ans...
Episode 120 - Is it for the 'Greater Good' though?
September 11, 2023 07:16 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWe review Episode 4 (Fallen Jedi) of Ahsoka. Topics include: Ahsoka and Sabine have major trust issues Sinking Marrok identity theories, only to start more? Don't get Baylan angry Shin REALLY hates Sabine Let all the World Between World theories begin! (we dive deep into this) In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on Baylan's motivations. In news, we talk current and future D23, Skeleton Crew sliding to 2024 and the Master and Apprentice Special Look on Disney+. We an...
Episode 119 - Don't Panic! The Force is in All of Us
August 31, 2023 07:08 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBWe review Episode 3 (Time to Fly) of Ahsoka. Topics include: Heaps more Original Trilogy/A New Hope parallels Can we ALL become Jedi? Senator Xiono sucks as much as his kid Where'd Ahsoka get that custom spacesuit? Marrok theories Baylan's motivations? In our Question of the Week, we get into possible plot lines for a Lothcat spin-off series. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions, play your FACPA Answering Machine messages and more! Episode Time Stamps: 02:13 - Question of ...
Episode 118 - Maybe Ahsoka Just Doesn't Want Any Direct Reports
August 24, 2023 06:35 - 47 minutes - 37.4 MBWe review Episode 2 (Toil and Trouble) of Ahsoka. Topics include: Filoni going all Shakespeare on us? Huyang - another solid Star Wars droid Alien breadcrumbs Watch out for those ex-imperials Che Cosa, Chopper? Watch your back around Shin, Baylan! In news, we ponder what the new Master and Apprentice Special Look might include and discuss recent comments hinting at a Kenobi season 2. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions, play your FACPA Answering Machine messages, share a FAC...
Episode 117 - I Wanna Adopt a Lothcat
August 24, 2023 06:22 - 46 minutes - 36.4 MBWe review Episode 1 (Master and Apprentice) of Ahsoka. Topics include: Who built that New Republic ship bridge? Original Trilogy/A New Hope vibes Shin is like a feral wolf Ahsoka's robes look cumbersome What's with the Sucrets cough drop military insignias? In our Question of the Week, we share your hopes for character cameos. In news, we talk Ahsoka's new release schedule and slate of directors. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions, play your FACPA Answering Machine messages, ...
Episode 116 - Ahsoka Preview (with Ro from the Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast)
August 11, 2023 08:48 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBRo from the Scarif Scuttlebutt podcast joins us to preview the Ahsoka series. Topics include: Motivations for finding Thrawn The 'Evil Ezra' theory What flashbacks will we see? Order 66? The Rebels epilogue? Clone Wars scenes? What unannounced characters will show up? Ahsoka theories (listeners and ours) Our Ahsoka series giveaway! (earn entries today!) In news, we discuss the rumors of Apple buying Disney in the near future and the reality of content being pushed out with Skelet...
Episode 115 - The Chosen One vs. The One
August 04, 2023 09:36 - 38 minutes - 31.3 MBThis week we catch up on all the news from the past couple weeks. Topics include: Darth Neo The Glovers take over Max Rebo, fancy man? Star Wars dad jokes We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 02:48 - The Acolyte's big budget and a Neo appearance?] 08:25 - Andor wrapping early 10:07 - Lando has new writers 20:29 - Mando Season 4 shifting to a movie? 24:02 - A new From a Certain Point of View book is coming 32:26 - Maul Bag Please subscr...
Episode 114: The Colossus has a Staffing Problem
July 17, 2023 10:12 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBWe review Season 2, Episodes 11-19 of Star Wars Resistance. Topics include: Jay mails it in It got a little better down the stretch! Doza and Venisa getting busy Kylo getting off on remote Force movements and chokes Thank god there is no season 3 :) In our Question of the Week, we guess what Thrawn's first line in Ahsoka might be. In news, we talk Ahsoka trailer, Star Wars Emmy nominations as well as Bob Iger's comments and the Writer's/Actor's strikes. We answer all of your Maul B...
Episode 113 - Star Wars Resistance Has Made Jay Root For the First Order
July 11, 2023 06:26 - 56 minutes - 44.4 MBWe review Season 2, Episodes 1-10 of Star Wars Resistance. Topics include: Jay goes off on a big rant and pulls no punches So many supply runs, feels like the precursor to the Bad Batch model The Tam/Crosshair comparison Was this series canceled or will it wrap up with some semblance of a conclusion? In news, we discuss Elon's latest Twitter mess and how it impacted Ahsoka. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 02:50 - Twitter Wars 2023 (and its i...
Episode 112 - Casting Directors, We Are Not
June 29, 2023 08:02 - 50 minutes - 40 MBThis week we discuss the new Making of the Mandalorian Season 3 special and we try to recast The Phantom Menace for the year 2023. Topics include: Keep it practical Avoiding the Cara Dune talk "With all great villains, there's a guilty level of likeability" Casting prequels without thinking about Original Trilogy ramifications (oops!) Vince Vaughn as...Jar Jar? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on potentially good podracers. In news, we speculate about the upcomin...
Episode 111 - Podracing Pandemonium (with the Ithorian Historian)
June 23, 2023 04:22 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBWe welcome the Ithorian Historian back to the show to do a FACPA Breakdown of Podracing in The Phantom Menace. Topics include: Watto's gambling habit The bathrooms at Mos Espa stadium Rundown of the race roster Collateral damage for the crowd Post-race Repercussions for Sebulba The legacy of Ratts Tyerell How the race trauma might have affected Anakin later in life In our Question of the Week, we consider how Episode 1 might have been recast. In news, we talk about New Jedi Ord...
Episode 110 - Don't Mix Your Fandoms with Your Food
June 16, 2023 08:49 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBWe review Season 1, Episodes 12-21 of Star Wars Resistance. Topics include: So who was the spy all along? Laffy Taffy bacon and salisbury steaks Your folks live on Hosnian Prime? Gulp. Is there a bizarre love triangle coming? In our Question of the Week, we discuss Star Wars Outlaws and which video game characters we'd like to see in live action. Two Star Wars films in 2026? Can we trust that? We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and FACPA Answering Machine voicemails and more! ...
Episode 109 - Part GI Joe, Part Looney Tunes
June 09, 2023 08:22 - 48 minutes - 37.9 MBWe review Season 1, Episodes 1-11 of Star Wars Resistance. Topics include: Kaz = Bugs Bunny Be careful how you word things when talking to Neeko Is that a gigantic Kawakian monkey lizard? Overprotective fathers We get into all the latest Ahsoka news including release date and character details. We share Katee Sackhoff's recent comments about the Bo-Din dynamic and how it might work. We also touch on Taika Waititi getting a bit stumped on his script. We answer all of your Maul Bag q...
Episode 108 - Wedge into that Trench and Hit the Exhaust Port
May 25, 2023 07:16 - 44 minutes - 34.8 MBWe go through our favorite X-wing pilots - flaws and all. Topics include: Who is Fake Wedge? Poe's technical prowess Garven Dreis...so close to glory Our boy, Porkins Trench run gameplan In our Question of the Week, we discuss the demise of the Galactic Starcruiser and share your thoughts on what future immersive experiences we might see instead. In news, is Padme coming back? Ming Na Wen wants to see the old bad ass Boba Fett show up in season 2 - if we get it. We answer all of yo...
Episode 107 - Our Star Wars Series and Film Pitches (with Special Guest Ty)
May 18, 2023 09:08 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBTy joins us as we take other genre shows and films and apply them to the Star Wars galaxy! Topics include: Did Jay take this assignment too seriously? Would a Star Wars comedy series be accepted by many? We struggle to stay away from time travel themes More timelines confusion In our Question of the Week, we share our thoughts and yours on which 80s and 90s sitcom stars should be in a future Star Wars project. In news, we talk Mando Season 3 Behind the Scenes special and concerns ab...