Growing Up Skywalker
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsGrowing Up Skywalker is your home for non-toxic, chronological Star Wars watchthroughs from a veteran viewer and a new fan. It’s a Star Wars podcast that combines wisdom and wonder.
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Rogue One: Part 1
July 16, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBWelcome to the magnificent, galaxy-sweeping, planet-shattering Rogue One (Part One). From its first scenes, "Rogue One" carries weight. This week, we watched until 56:17, when Cassian’s crew lands on Eadu, and talk through the thematic ties between Andor and Rogue One, the film’s critical reception, and deep dives into our main characters: Cassian, Jyn, and the one and only Saw Gerrera. Plus, we talk about what’s a treat for a veteran fan versus what might get a new fan lost in translation....
Rebels: "Family Reunion - And Farewell" (Season 4, Episode 15)
July 09, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBWell, that's it. Rebels is done. What a ride! From the epic action to the thrilling post-war coda, this episode encapsulated the true meaning of rebellion. We cried (a lot). "Family Reunion - And Farewell" (Season 4, Episode 15) pulls together everything the Rebels needed to pull off the biggest mission they've ever undertaken—the polestar of the whole series—the liberation of Lothal. Thrawn can’t even hope to thwart them this time. But just as Rebels giveth, Rebels taketh away, and we spe...
Rebels: "A World Between Worlds" and "A Fool's Hope" (Season 4, Episodes 13–14)
July 02, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBThis is the final countdown…before the end of Rebels!! Everything comes together in these episodes: Ahsoka, Ezra, Palpatine, the past, the future, and the necessity of sacrifice. In "A World Between Worlds" (Season 4, Episode 13), we get the answer to Ahsoka’s fate from waaaaaay back in Season 3. (SHE LIVES!!!) As Ezra is forced into a devastating choice, the Phoenix cell is left with burnt bridges and scarce resources. But they are Rebels—and this is where they excel. In "A Fool's Hope"...
Rebels: "Dume” and "Wolves and a Door” (Season 4, Episodes 11–12)
June 18, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBWelcome to our most mystical, magical episode of Rebels (and Growing Up Skywalker…and probably Star Wars) ever. “Dume” and “Wolves and a Door” (Rebels S4, 11–12) bring back the mysteries of the Mortis Arc and take us deep into the heart of Force magic. We guess about the connection between Kanan and the Loth-wolf Dume, and question what Palpatine wants from a gateway that allows someone to bend space/time and control the galaxy. And, of course, because we’re still not over it—we meditate on...
Rebels: "Rebel Assault” and "Jedi Night” (Season 4, Episodes 9–10)
June 11, 2024 15:10 - 58 minutes - 81 MBX-wings and Major Plot Development, here we come. The rebel assault in "Rebel Assault" (Rebels S4, 9) goes off with a bang, but then goes down in flames. With our heroes on the run or worse, the Loth-wolves have important information to share with Kanan. However, "Jedi Night"(Rebels S4,10) breaks the mold about what a star wars episode is, and we are left dealing with devastating fallout both on Lothal and in the hearts of watchers. We still have more of Rebels S4, but the stakes have nev...
Rebels: "Kindred” and "Crawler Commandeers” (Season 4, Episodes 7–8)
June 04, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBOn all levels except physical, this episode is just wolves. We delve deeper into Loth-wolf lore in “Kindred” and “Crawler Commandeers” (Rebels S4, 7–8) as we learn they can step across space and time…and drop our intrepid heroes in the path of sinister Imperial plots on Lothal. As the Rebellion’s invasion of Lothal approaches, TIE Defenders may be not be their biggest worry. Send Us Your Thoughts: S4 of Rebels is a short one…and new shows have come out since we started. What should Growing...
Rebels: "The Occupation” and "Flight of the Defender” (Season 4, Episodes 5–6)
May 28, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBA tension has settled over Lothal. The Empire has locked down the entire planet, and is debuting the new and improved TIE defender. Fortunately, this gives Sabine and Ezra pretty much every chance to shine. In our recap of “The Occupation” and “Flight of the Defender” (Rebels S4, 5–6) we talk about Loth-wolves, environmentalism, and the fever pitch of Imperial atrocities. And (duh) we sing a swan song to the TIE Defender Elite and why it might be even more important than the Death Star. Th...
Rebels: “In the Name of the Rebellion” (Season 4, Episodes 3–4)
May 21, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBIt’s iconic vistas time. For the first time in Star Wars chronology, welcome to Yavin 4! Joining back up with the rest of the Phoenix cell on Yavin 4 for the first time, our heroes are once again confronted with doing good versus doing right. When Saw Gerrera shows back up to solve problems his way, we're brought along as well! “In the Name of the Rebellion” (Rebels S4, Ep 3–4) covers a lot of emotional ground. We see the Rebels confront the question of doing good versus doing what’s best ...
Rebels Season 4 Premiere: “Heroes of Mandalore” (Season 4, Episodes 1–2)
May 14, 2024 07:00 - 54 minutes - 75.3 MBWhile the Phoenix cell was getting obliterated on Atollon last week, war was brewing on Mandalore. Joining Clan Wren and the Protectors is our favorite redhead (besides Anna)—Bo-Katan Kryze! In "Heroes of Mandalore" (Rebels S4, Ep. 1–2) we talk about Mandalorian warrior culture, the ethics of imperialism, the darksaber, and the importance of family. Also, it's been a long time since Bo-Katan crashed into her sister's throne room with Ahsoka in S7 of The Clone Wars, so we speculate a LOT ab...
Rebels: "Zero Hour" (Season 3 Finale)
May 07, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBWelcome to the end of Rebels Season 3. In the most cinematic Rebels episodes yet, “Zero Hour” (Rebels S3, Ep. 21–22) brings all the elements of Season 3 crashing together. In our recap, we tally up the wins and losses for the Rebellion and the Empire, wonder what people across the galaxy think about it, and talk about the Bendu’s fate. We also pick our favorite Season 3 moments. Between the heroic score, sweeping visuals, deep family love, and epic sacrifice, these episodes brought us bo...
Rebels: “Twin Suns” (Season 3, Episode 20) feat. Tim Beisiegel of the FSF Popcast
April 30, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.6 MBIt’s the final countdown…to the duel that took 30 years to finish. This week, we have special guest Tim Beisiegel of the FSF Popcast on the show to talk about the final duel between Maul and Obi-Wan Kenobi. We talked all about THAT DUEL THO, in addition to the prophecy of the Chosen One, the end of Darth Maul’s journey, the significance of these two Force masters to Ezra, and the wider Rebellion. "Twin Suns" (Rebels S3, Ep. 20) is a fan favorite for a reason—so join us in watching (and dis...
Rebels: “Secret Cargo” and “Double Agent Droid” (Season 3, Episodes 18–19)
April 23, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.6 MBWelcome to the Rebel Alliance. “Secret Cargo” (Rebels S3, Ep. 18) starts off with a bang and finishes with Mon Mothma—last seen in Andor—calling for each rebel cell to unite. But to get there, the Spectres have to fly through a nebula, chased by Thrawn’s TIE Defender, and barely escape with their lives. Sam cried so much at all of this. We also made some time to laugh this episode. In “Double Agent Droid,” the most musical episode of Rebels, AP-5 and Chopper are up to their old tricks (and...
Rebels: “Legacy of Mandalore” and “Through Imperial Eyes” (Season 3, Episodes 16–17)
April 16, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes - 80.3 MBThe darksaber saga continues! Following up on the stellar darksaber training montages of last week, "Legacy of Mandalore" (Rebels S3, Ep. 16) brings Sabine and her family into direct conflict—over Satine’s past mistakes and her potential to lead all Mandalorians. Will found family fight blood? We dive deep into Mandalorian culture and the futility of feudal life. Then we take a turn straight into Alexsandr Kallus’ eyeballs. "Through Imperial Eyes" (Rebels S3, Ep. 17) is a taut spy story ...
Rebels: “Warhead” and “Trials of the Darksaber” (Season 3, Episodes 14–15)
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB“Trials of the Darksaber” (Rebels S3, Ep. 15) is, quite simply, one of the tightest-scripted, haunting, and beautiful episodes of Rebels so far. And “Warhead” (Ep. 14) is a delightful buddy cop special feat. Zeb and AP-5. This week, we dive deep into the lore of lightsabers and darksabers. We talk about what it means to wield the Force, rather than just be a part of its flow, and talk about Sabine’s inner demons. And Sam crowns Sabine and Kanan’s training duel as one of the Top 5 Lightsaber...
Rebels: “Ghosts of Geonosis” Parts 1 and 2 (Season 3, Episodes 12–13)
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBHave you ever wanted to spend half an hour debating the moral calculus of war and the conflicting ethics embodied by Saw Gerrera? Boy are you in the right place! In “Ghosts of Geonosis,” Rebels’ mid-season 3 arc, we do a deep dive into fanaticism, rebellion, and the meta-narrative of a character who has been in just about every single Star Wars series up until now. Saw Gerrera is one of the most puzzling and polarizing characters in Star Wars, and Ghosts of Geonosis pitches his rebelliousne...
Rebels: “The Wynkahthu Job,” “The Inside Man,” and “Visions and Voices” (Season 3, Episodes 9–11)
March 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBNot to dunk on it too badly, but so little of note happened in “The Wynkahthu Job” (Rebels S3, Ep. 9) that we added “Visions and Voices” (Rebels S3, Ep. 11) to our watch this week. Combined, these episodes show that there are two Boomers inside of you—a Hondo and a Maul—and you become the one you feed. We spend quality time on Dathomir getting hassled by Nightsister ghosts, and watch Thrawn touring the facility and picking up slack on Lothal. Join us this week for an impromptu triple-head...
Rebels: “Imperial Supercommandos” and “Iron Squadron” (Season 3, Episodes 7–8)
March 19, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBDo you want to know everything there is to know about Mandalorian internal politics? You’re in luck! In our discussion of “Imperial Supercommandos” (Rebels S3, Ep. 7) we explore Mandalorian clans, the Protectors of Concord Dawn, family loyalty, treason, and responsibility. Star Wars was only mostly samurai-inspired before this! On the flip side, “Iron Squadron” (Rebels S3, Ep.8) gives us…youths. There is some nice space combat and deep lore into a Legends-imported ship—but at what cost?? Th...
Rebels: “Hera’s Heroes” and “The Last Battle” (Season 3, Episodes 5–6)
March 12, 2024 15:08 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBWelcome to a “Best of Thrawn” homage. In “Hera’s Heroes” (Rebels S3, Ep. 5) we talk all about the grandest art appropriator of them all—and how art theft is a theft of self. In the second installment this week,”The Last Battle,” we get a deeply ominous situation which ends up being DELIGHTFULLY silly. We see the Clone Wars from the other side—from the battles we fought in the past, to what we need to do to overcome them. As generals become allies and allies become friends (maybe?)—and B1 b...
Rebels: “The Holocrons of Fate” and “The Antilles Extraction” (Season 3, Episodes 3–4)
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBFate in the Star Wars universe: Can you escape it? Does free will exist? All these questions and more come up during “The Holocrons of Fate” (Rebels Season 3, Ep. 3) as our heroes have to contend once again with an angry Maul. We also dance around some of the setup and payoff for the events of the original trilogy in “The Antilles Extraction” (Rebels Season 3, Ep. 4). Wedge Antilles, Boy Wonder and heartthrob of Skystrike Academy. We get to see Sabine shine as she infiltrates the Empire’s e...
Rebels: “Steps into Darkness” (Season 3 Premiere)
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBAnd you thought we were anxious during the Rebels S2 finale! After a six-month time skip, everyone has new hair and new vibes. We’re also introduced to two new characters: the Bendu (iconic, btw) and GRAND. ADMIRAL. THRAWN. We talk about Thrawn’s canon importance, the nature of the Force, and absentee parents. We also question when a healthy relationship is just unbelievable. (C’mon, Hera, yell at your man!!) as well as what the wider Rebellion is up to. There’s so much going on in these ...
Rebels: “Twilight of the Apprentice” Parts 1 and 2 (Season 2 Finale)
February 19, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MBIn the Rebels Season 2 finale, the Force users of the Rebels crew head to Malachor to find answers. However, between a new Inquisitor, MAUL, DARTH VADER, and a ton of lightsaber fighting, things get pretty scary this week too! But whose twilight is this? Depa Billaba’s apprentice, recently blinded? Palpatine’s apprentice, shaken in faith? Kanan Jarrus’ (and possibly Maul’s apprentice) taking steps into a new, darker world? We have more questions than answers this week, but sometimes that’s ...
Rebels: “The Forgotten Droid” and “The Mystery of Chopper Base” (Season 2, Ep. 19–20)
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBThere’s only one crew member of the Ghost who hasn’t fulfilled their Season 2 recruitment goals, and it’s Chopper. Fortunately, he fills his quota this week—so let’s give a warm leg of applause to the newest Spectre recruit, AP-5! “The Forgotten Droid” (Rebels S2, Ep. 19) shows the bravery and honor of droids and how metallic brethren become friends. With a bench full of recruits and a safe base at last, we move into “The Mystery of Chopper Base”...which isn’t too much of a mystery, tbh. Un...
Rebels: “The Honorable Ones” and “Shroud of Darkness” (Season 2, Ep. 17–18)
February 06, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 89 MBDive out of your escape pod and into an enemies-to-lovers DREAM. “The Honorable Ones” (Rebels S2, Ep. 17) strands Zeb and Agent Kellus on a dangerous moon. And there’s only one heating cube. ;) Our discussion centers on whether or not there’s space in literature for males to have intimate friendships without intimacy, and the dual theories on whether Kallezub is canon. We’ll see if there’s a continuation of these two! Moving into far more esoteric territory, “Shroud of Darkness” (Rebels S2,...
Rebels: “The Call” and “Homecoming” (Season 2, Ep. 15–16)
January 30, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBAvast, ye scurvy spacelubbers, join us on our Moby Dick-themed Rebels tour! We start—well, we actually started our discussion this week with “Homecoming” (Rebels S2 Ep. 15), but bear with us, because we also recapped “The Call” (Rebels S2, Ep. 14). Our discussion there centered on the confluence of nature, science, technology, and magic, all of which intertwine with Ezra’s growth as a Force user and a true Jedi. And yes, there is WHALE RIDING IN SPACE. We also dug deep into “Homecoming,” wh...
Rebels: “The Protector of Concord Dawn” and “Legends of the Lasat” (Season 2, Ep. 13–14)
January 23, 2024 08:00 - 52 minutes - 71.9 MBIn our two backstory episodes this week, we gain allies, freedom from self-recrimination, and some of the best music Rebels has to offer. Hop in, we’re going on a field trip! “The Protector of Concord Dawn” (Rebels S2, Ep. 13) asks the Rebels to decide whether to show force or try diplomacy to win new allies against the Empire. Unfortunately, they’re both dangerous games, and Kanan and Sabine have to pull literal Western saloon hijinks just to stay alive. Changing gears entirely (because H...
Rebels: “Legacy” and “A Princess on Lothal” (Season 2, Ep. 11–12)
January 16, 2024 18:22 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MB“Legacy” and “A Princess on Lothal” (Rebels S2, Ep. 11–12) dive deep into why and how the Force calls—and how it moves the universe. It also introduces us to sassy, 16-year-old Leia Organa on her very first mission. Cue absolute delight. We centered this week’s discussion on heritage, both Ezra’s and Leia’s, and the gifts they’ve gotten from their families. We also call back to the many ties that bind Rebels and Andor together, from shady prison-labor camps to two very differently handled p...
Rebels: “Stealth Strike” and “The Future of the Force” (Season 2, Ep. 9–10)
January 09, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB“Stealth Strike” (Rebels S2, Ep. 9) starts out all fun and games. Then it continues to be fun and games. Then, in “The Future of the Force” (Ep. 10) Ahsoka comes down on the Inquisitorius like an avenging angel and WE. ARE. HERE FOR IT! In our discussion, we dive deep into the gravity well technology of Interdictor-class Star Destroyers. We talk about how these episodes are remixes of classic Clone Wars mess-arounds, and ask, “What do bad guys do with Force-sensitive babies?” Also, how do I...
Rebels: “Wings of the Master” and “Blood Sisters” (Season 2, Ep. 7–8)
January 02, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBCome fly with us! This week offers inspiring examples of womanhood as well as good old-fashioned vroom vroom/pew pew space action. In our recap of “Wings of the Master” and “Blood Sisters” (Rebels S2, Ep. 7–8), we soar through the misty spires of Shantipole to watch Hera prove that she's not just a pilot, she's the pilot. Then, Sabine’s past bites back in the form of legendary Black Sun bounty hunter Ketsy Onyo—but she shows as much friendship and forgiveness as Chopper shows mischief. Wha...
Rebels: “Always Two There Are” and “Brothers of the Broken Horn” (Season 2, Ep. 5–6)
December 26, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThis week takes us on a wild ride from “too spooky” to “too goofy.” In our recap of “Always Two There Are” and “Brothers of the Broken Horn” (Rebels S2, Ep. 5–6), we crawl through an abandoned medical station that almost certainly isn’t infested with brainworms, but IS infested with Inquisitors! But as a palate cleanser, crazy drunk uncle Hondo Ohnaka shows up with a plan that will certainly pay off—at least for him. We also talk about Inquisitor politics, how much fun Hondo always brings...
Rebels: “The Lost Commanders” and “Relics of the Old Republic” (Season 2, Ep. 3–4)
December 19, 2023 14:59 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBCalling the “crying over clones” club! This week, we reunite with our old (and we do mean old) faves: Grandpa Rex, Grandpa Wolffe, and crazy Uncle Gregor. And boy do they still got it. In our recap of “The Lost Commanders” and “Relics of the Old Republic,” (Rebels S2, Ep. 3–4) we talk through the decade since we last saw Rex and pick through major themes of this arc: betrayal, trust, and what it takes to really leave an old life behind. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great...
Rebels: “The Siege of Lothal” (Season 2 Premiere)
December 12, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 89 MBWith the Empire reeling from the uprisings on Ferrix and Lothal, things are looking bright for the Rebellion. Then Darth Vader shows up. In “The Siege of Lothal,” (Rebels S2 Ep. 1), Darth Vader all but rubs his hands together and cackles gleefully as he squeezes the life out of the Rebels, one A-wing at a time. Fortunately, the Spectres are made of sterner stuff. Our recap centers on the DRAMATIC tone shift from Andor to Rebels, even as the themes and plot meticulously line up. We also do ...
Andor: “Rix Road” (Season 1 Finale)
December 05, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBWhat game is this? No game—just the beginning of the fight of the Rebels’ lives. The Rebellion is about to take a new shape so it can take on the Empire at large. In our recap of the Andor Season 1 finale, we dive deep into the many meanings of Andor’s ending, and what it signifies for Luthen, for the Empire, and for the Rebellion. (We also discuss if it was an effective ending for all fans, or just for veteran viewers.) More delightfully, we touch base on everyone’s crushes, and grudging...
Andor: “Daughter of Ferrix” (Season 1, Episode 11)
November 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBThis week, we recap “Daughter of Ferrix” (Andor S1, Ep. 11), where each character is looking down the barrel of a loaded gun and wondering what they’ll decide. Will Cass return to Ferrix, or warn the galaxy about Narkina 5? Will Bix give up her final secret to the Empire? Will Maarva live up to her promise to join the Rebellion (from beyond the grave)? In our recap, we talk about how to link up with your friendly local rebel cells, why a second generation 13-year-old Chandrilan immigrant wo...
Andor: “One Way Out” (Season 1, Episode 10)
November 21, 2023 08:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBThe only way out is through. Our recap of “One Way Out” (Andor S1, Ep. 10) takes us through a discussion of Andor’s chain-linked, escalating structure. We talk about freedom, prison, sacrifice, and the mental calculus of ethics. We also ask who Andor wants us to see as a hero—and who is a hero behind the curtain. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we’re finishing our Patreon exclusive ...
Andor: “Nobody’s Listening!” (Season 1, Episode 9)
November 14, 2023 08:01 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBSuch a jaunty title for such a dark episode. “Nobody’s Listening!” (Andor S1, Ep. 9) is a meditation on suffering, and power, and and breaking points. Fortunately, we do get to lighten up the conversation by talking about not one, but TWO toxic crushes (sorry Vel, Cinta may not be the one???) (also sorry not sorry that Deedra Meero had to fend off romantic overtures at work, she deserved it). In our recap this week, we talk about why everyone’s crushes are toxic, why this episode WORKS, par...
Andor: “Narkina 5” (Season 1, Episode 8)
November 07, 2023 08:01 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBWelcome to the darkest timeline. “Narkina 5” (Andor S1, Ep. 8) throws Cassian Andor by the scruff of his neck into the prison-industrial complex. And given how the surveillance state is working for the Empire so far, the rest of the galaxy doesn’t seem to be far behind. In our recap, we talk about Cassian’s Hero’s Journey, what Saw Gerrera really wants, what drives Dedra Meero, and how Andor is a mirror that reflects back everything in our society that makes us so uncomfortable. Want even ...
Andor: “Announcement” (Season 1, Episode 7)
October 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBThe Rebellion has made its announcement: It’s in this fight for real. In response, the Empire made several terrible announcements back. Welcome to a totalitarian galaxy. This week, our recap of “Announcement” (Andor S1, Ep. 7) focuses on the rapid slide of the Empire from an authoritarian state to totalitarianism—and why Luthen is intentionally pushing it that direction even faster. We also dive deep into the Hero’s Journey (Cassian is refusing the call—while Maarva is answering it) and dis...
Andor: “The Eye” (Season 1, Episode 6)
October 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBThe train heist in Solo walked so the Aldhani heist in Andor could run. And that just scratches the surface of why “The Eye” (Andor S1, Ep. 6) is phenomenal television. In our recap, we talk about the aftermath of the grand plan to secure $80 million credits for the Rebellion. We discuss the Empire and its gleeful colonization, military spending siphoning away funding for medical science, Cassian’s moral code, and why Andor is a radical call to action (even for those of us in the year of ou...
Andor: “The Eye”
October 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBThe train heist in Solo walked so the Aldhani heist in Andor could run. And that just scratches the surface of why “The Eye” (Andor S1, Ep. 6) is phenomenal television. In our recap, we talk about the aftermath of the grand plan to secure $80 million credits for the Rebellion. We discuss the Empire and its gleeful colonization, military spending siphoning away funding for medical science, Cassian’s moral code, and why Andor is a radical call to action (even for those of us in the year of ou...
Andor: “The Axe Forgets” (Season 1, Episode 5)
October 10, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBAndor is a show that loves grassroots revolution. And we love that for Andor. “The Axe Forgets” takes us deep into the psyches of the people choosing to rebel against the Empire. We have Skeen, from whom the Empire took a childhood (and a brother). And we have Nemik, a true, hotblooded philosopher-rebel. And we have Lieutenant Gorn, who lost his love to Imperial control—and, of course, Cassian, who has a million mysterious reasons to hate the Empire (very few of which have been shown on-scr...
Andor: “The Axe Forgets”
October 10, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBAndor is a show that loves grassroots revolution. And we love that for Andor. “The Axe Forgets” takes us deep into the psyches of the people choosing to rebel against the Empire. We have Skeen, from whom the Empire took a childhood (and a brother). And we have Nemik, a true, hotblooded philosopher-rebel. And we have Lieutenant Gorn, who lost his love to Imperial control—and, of course, Cassian, who has a million mysterious reasons to hate the Empire (very few of which have been shown on-scr...
Andor: “Aldhani” (Season 1, Episode 4)
October 03, 2023 23:05 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB“Aldhani” (Andor S1, Ep. 4) is an episode cut with surgical precision. The four looping subplots of Aldhani draw us through one of the most beautiful and intricate Star Wars episodes we’ve ever seen. The dialogue? Perfection. The scenery? Flawless. The depths of Star Wars lore plumbed? Fathomless. We are BIG FANS. In our recap, we talk about the 10,000 Easter eggs and pieces of trivia saturating this episode. We also discuss the characters we love…to hate. (Syril Karn is finally booted ou...
Andor: “Aldhani”
October 03, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB“Aldhani” (Andor S1, Ep. 4) is an episode cut with surgical precision. The four looping subplots of Aldhani draw us through one of the most beautiful and intricate Star Wars episodes we’ve ever seen. The dialogue? Perfection. The scenery? Flawless. The depths of Star Wars lore plumbed? Fathomless. We are BIG FANS. In our recap, we talk about the 10,000 Easter eggs and pieces of trivia saturating this episode. We also discuss the characters we love…to hate. (Syril Karn is finally booted ou...
Andor: “Reckoning” (Season 1, Episode 3)
September 26, 2023 23:06 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBThis is what a reckoning sounds like. In this week’s episode, we recap “Reckoning” (Andor S1, Ep. 2). Cassian and Luthen heist their way through Ferrix, Syril Karn cements his status as a wet noodle, and Space Timm receives his comeuppance for being a snitch—plus, after tying up the Kenari plotline, we’re ready to hurtle into the unknown. We talk about Andor’s stance on police brutality, religion in Star Wars, and “rescuing” children from the wilderness. We also talk about Andor’s love of...
Andor: “Reckoning”
September 26, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBThis is what a reckoning sounds like. In this week’s episode, we recap “Reckoning” (Andor S1, Ep. 2). Cassian and Luthen heist their way through Ferrix, Syril Karn cements his status as a wet noodle, and Space Timm receives his comeuppance for being a snitch—plus, after tying up the Kenari plotline, we’re ready to hurtle into the unknown. We talk about Andor’s stance on police brutality, religion in Star Wars, and “rescuing” children from the wilderness. We also talk about Andor’s love of...
Andor: “That Would Be Me” (Season 1, Episode 2)
September 19, 2023 23:04 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBStar Wars goes domestic in “That Would Be Me,” the second episode of Andor. (Incidentally, so did we: The Growing Up Skywalker team is officially getting married!) “That Would Be Me” gives us sneak peeks into what life is like for regular people on Ferrix. We see booty calls, money problems, crappy work schedules, and messy houses. It’s a big vibe shift and a perfect contrast to the deeply unsettling realization this episode gives us about Kenari—specifically, why there is a group of childr...
Andor: “That Would Be Me”
September 19, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBStar Wars goes domestic in “That Would Be Me,” the second episode of Andor. (Incidentally, so did we: The Growing Up Skywalker team is officially getting married!) “That Would Be Me” gives us sneak peeks into what life is like for regular people on Ferrix. We see booty calls, money problems, crappy work schedules, and messy houses. It’s a big vibe shift and a perfect contrast to the deeply unsettling realization this episode gives us about Kenari—specifically, why there is a group of childr...
Andor Season 1 Premiere: “Kassa”
September 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBWelcome to a new side of the galaxy—a very dark one. The Season 1 premiere of Andor (“Kassa”) is the grittiest Star Wars we’ve seen so far. Planets are ruled by corporations, sentient beings are for sale on the street, and people are just eking out a living however they can. Also, everyone in the show is already 100% fed up with Cassian Andor, which is…pretty great. In our recap, we talk about Cassian’s role as a Star Wars rogue and draw parallels between other beloved intergalactic grifte...
Rebels Season 1 Finale: “Fire Across the Galaxy”
September 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 85 MBThe Spectres are out of the frying pan and into the fire—a fire that’s spreading across the galaxy. Our recap of the Rebels Season 1 finale centers on metamorphosis, rebellion, how a Padawan becomes a Jedi Knight, Kanan’s incredible dad energy, and what it will take for a galaxy to rise up against the Empire. We also cover the breadcrumb trail that leads to Fulcrum’s identity, and our thoughts on Season 1 as a tight, intentional, eyes-on-the-prize piece of media. (It was a bop.) Also, the ...
Rebels: “Call to Action” and “Rebel Resolve”
August 29, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBCalling all Tarkin stans—Rebels S1 is the man’s time to shine. This week, we covered the two episodes leading up to the Season 1 finale: “Call to Action” and “Rebel Resolve” (episodes 13–14). And Grand Moff Tarkin is displeased with EVERYBODY’S job performance. In our recap, we cover Tarkin’s job description, the strategic importance of the Outer Rim using a pizza analogy, and everything we know about Fulcrum so far (very little). We also talk about Hera’s allegiance to the rebel cause ove...