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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Episodes
Rebels: “Idiot’s Array” and “Vision of Hope”
August 22, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBSmuggler? Such a small word. He’s more of a…galactic entrepreneur. This week, our episodes (Rebels S1, 11–12, “Idiot’s Array” and “Vision of Hope”) feature special guest and major scamp LANDO CALRISSIAN. We also meet the strawberry-shaped/ strawberry-slurping merchant of questionable morality, Azmorigan, and hang out with exiled senator Gall Trayvis. Hera punches every single one of them, and every single one of them deserved it. In our recap, we talk about how Lando has changed from Solo...
Rebels: “Gathering Forces” and “Path of the Jedi”
August 15, 2023 07:05 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBThis week’s episode is all about elaborate Padawan training rituals, bonding with monsters through the Force, and surviving being a 15-year-old boy. We. Are. All. About it! “Gathering Forces” takes Ezra and Kanan back to the moon where Sabine and Hera were almost eaten by dragons—and forces Ezra to confront a deep fear. Then, immediately in the next episode, “Path of the Jedi,” he has to confront his EVEN DEEPER fears!! We talk about what our customized Padawan training rites would look li...
Rebels: “Out of Darkness” and “Empire Day”
August 08, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MBYou know how Anna’s spent the last month begging for more Spectre backstories? Well, “Out of Darkness” and “Empire Day” (Rebels S1, episodes 7–8) deliver them in a big way. In this week’s recap, we talk about Ezra’s tragic backstory, Sabine’s time as a cadet on Mandalore, and Hera and Kanan meeting. We also dive deep into the tyranny, propaganda, consent, and control strategies the Empire deploys—especially on Empire Day, the 15th anniversary of Palpatine’s victory over the galaxy. Join u...
Rebels: “Rise of the Old Masters” and “Breaking Ranks”
August 01, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBWelcome to Halloween in August. This week’s Rebels episodes are a spooky bunch. “Rise of the Old Masters” and “Breaking Ranks” (Season 1, episodes 5–6) take us to a remote fortress called the Spire where Luminara Unduli is being held captive, and the inside of the Imperial child soldier academy. They’re callbacks to classic Clone Wars plotlines: the Rako Hardeen arc, Boba Fett infiltrating Tipoca City, and the Citadel arc. And they also take us to new understandings of childhood (or the lac...
Rebels: “Droids in Distress” and “Fighter Flight”
July 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBThis is Commander Meiloorun speaking. Rebels is very silly and we love it very much. We’re a little later than normal this week due to updated podcast guidelines from SAG-AFTRA in light of the writer and actor strike. But, we are able to be in your earbuds this week with a recap of Rebels Season 1, episodes 3–4, “Droids in Distress” and “Fighter Flight.” In our recap, we talk about how Rebels holds dark themes very lightly, and how that makes it a time capsule for 2014. We discuss the mor...
Rebels: “Spark of Rebellion” Parts 1–2
July 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBGet in fam, it’s time for the Rebels pilot! We’ve finally arrived at Sam’s favorite Star Wars show—Rebels. This week, we recap the double-header pilot, “Spark of Rebellion,” which originally premiered in 2014 as an hour-long movie. We talk about the critical reception Rebels received when it premiered versus its reputation now, which is a show for true fans. We also talk about the expansion of the Empire across the galaxy, how each Spectre is a part of the family and also a distinguishabl...
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Part VI
July 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MBThe Obi-Wan Kenobi finale is a SWAN SONG to Star Wars. It teaches us about the Force, about being an avatar of the Light, about friendship and love, and when it’s time to be a warrior (versus when it’s time to go back to grad school). In our recap, we talk about the role of love in catalyzing Obi-Wan to finish his duel with Darth Vader. We discuss which characters got a hello in this series, and which ones got a goodbye. We award the Darth Lola Redemption Medal to Owen Lars, whose character...
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Part V
July 04, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBWe loved Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part V so. gosh. dang. much. And not for entirely uncomplicated reasons. Our recap centered on discussions of the series’ two most powerful women: Tala and Reva. We used this episode as a way to process not just the death of a compelling female character, but Star Wars’ long, long history of killing off (almost all of) its compelling female characters. In the case of Part V, we ultimately realize something beautiful. We also talk about the Anakin/Obi-Wan practice ...
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Part IV
June 27, 2023 07:20 - 1 hour - 89.3 MBObi-Wan Kenobi, Part IV is tense, beautifully shot, and full of Easter eggs. In our recap this week, we talk about the MANY different kinds of violence threaded through the episode, from Tala’s martial arts moves to Obi-Wan firing up his lightsaber again to the casual violence of Imperial reign. We also talk about rooting for Reva (even though we’re not supposed to), job security for the Inquisitors, purge troopers, embalming former Jedi, and why T-47s swooping out of the sky is Sam’s lov...
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Part III
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBWhat makes the darkest episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi (so far) tick? Exquisite world-building, delicious power dynamics, and a real contribution to Star Wars’ anti-fascism agenda. Also, some capital-D drama courtesy of capital-D Darth Vader. Obi-Wan Kenobi Part III takes us into Vader’s inner world—one where he’s spent 10 years planning revenge on his former master. We get to see what that revenge looks like, and how he pits the Inquisitors against each other to get to it (and laugh about the ~s...
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Part II
June 06, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBOur recap of Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part II centers on Inquisitors—but we also talk about the Sith, the light side of the Force, and truly terrible bosses. Part II brings us to Daiyu, which is cyberpunk Coruscant and is DELIGHTFUL. We get to see Obi-Wan’s best Breaking Bad impression, the immediate father/daughter chemistry between him and Leia, and his bone-deep fear of using the Force again. But mostly, we get fascinating insights into what it’s like to be an Inquisitor and can only guess what...
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Part I
May 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBObi-Wan Kenobi, Part I opens on a broken man. But it looks like he’s not going to stay that way. This week, we had the inestimable Kathleen Wass from The FSF Popcast on our show to talk all things Kenobi: from Inquisitors and seeing a full-strength Vader to raising an absolute firecracker of a 10-year-old. We talked about whether this show resonates differently for veteran fans and new ones, how Inquisitors are the scariest people around on a planet ruled by the Hutts, and why the pacing o...
Solo, Part 2
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBWe asked a provocative question in our show this week: Should Solo be the first Star Wars movie a brand-new fan watches? There aren’t any Jedi in Solo—or even any Force users—but it’s a Star Wars story that shows a very familiar (and very fun!) side of the galaxy. Star Wars isn’t just about galactic duels between good and evil. It’s also about space heists, found family, and pushing the limits of what you think is possible. Also, spanking good costumes. Solo has it all. Join us for discuss...
Solo, Part 1
May 16, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBThe world wasn’t ready for Solo: A Star Wars Story when it premiered in 2018. But we contend it’s the perfect Star Wars movie for 2023. In our recap of the first half of Solo, we talk about the critical reception this movie got—probably TOO critical, since it’s a romp and it’s absolutely delightful. We talk about growing up as a scrumrat on Corellia, Qi’ra’s ascent to a position as top lieutenant among Crimson Dawn, and why young Han Solo is so shiny and likable. We make a case for creating...
The Bad Batch — “The Summit” and “Plan 99” (Season 2, Episodes 15–16)
May 09, 2023 07:04 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBIt’s Bad Batch Season 2 finale time. Now entering the first stage of grief (denial). “The Summit” and “Plan 99” (The Bad Batch Season 2, Episodes 15–16) form the elegant, muted, devastating conclusion to the second season of the Bad Batch. It’s a good thing we’re moving through Star Wars chronologically and behind Disney’s release schedule 100% of the time, because if we didn’t know there was a Season 3 coming we might spontaneously combust. In our recap, we talk about how the Bad Batch st...
The Bad Batch — “Pabu” and “Tipping Point” (Season 2, Episodes 13–14)
May 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBBrb, retiring on Pabu. This week, we recap Bad Batch in Paradise: “Pabu” and “Tipping Point” (Season 2, Episodes 13–14). The Batch takes a well-deserved tropical vacation, eating sushi and combating natural disasters, while Crosshair fights his way out of an interrogation chamber to warn them that the Empire is coming for Omega. In our discussion, we talk about what to do during a tsunami, how Crosshair’s love language is murder, and wonder if the Batch could ever really retire. We also ...
The Bad Batch — “Metamorphosis” and “The Outpost” (Season 2, Episodes 11–12)
April 25, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBAlexa, play “Taps.” “Metamorphosis” and “The Outpost” (The Bad Batch Season 2, Episodes 11–12) are the darkest Batch episodes yet. As the Batch scavenges a downed cruiser and Crosshair makes an icy trek across Barton-IV, the past comes back to haunt them: from cloned horrors of yesteryear, to the planned obsolescence of the clone army, to Crosshair’s bad decisions. In our recap, we talk about Emperor Palpatine’s plans for immortality, parallels to the Umbaran Arc, great Bad Batch moments,...
The Bad Batch — “The Crossing” and “Retrieval” (Season 2, Episodes 9–10)
April 18, 2023 12:36 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBGet in, King Katuunko heads, we’re going to Space Arizona! Our recap of “The Crossing” and “Retrieval” (The Bad Batch S2, 9–10) takes us to the slot canyons of Sedona—sorry, Ipsidon—where the Bad Batch is besieged by lightning, thunder, explosions, theft, gravity, and a herd of space gazelles. They also confront the evils of capitalism, and convince a bunch of kid miners to unionize. In our recap, we talk about the softest conversation in Bad Batch so far, between Tech and Omega. We also ...
The Bad Batch — “The Clone Conspiracy” and “Truth and Consequences” (Season 2, Episodes 7–8)
April 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.6 MBHold onto your tear ducts, friends, because we have a one-two punch of emotional walloping for you. “The Clone Conspiracy” and “Truth and Consequences” (The Bad Batch Season 2, Episodes 7–8) are a glorious callback to everything Clone Wars. We spend both episodes on Coruscant (including in Trace and Rafa Martez’s garage), hang out with Senator Chuchi and disgraced Senator Burtoni, see bureaucrats fighting over how to fund (and defund) their war machines, and hang onto the edge of our seats...
The Bad Batch — “Entombed” and “Tribe” (Season 2, Episodes 5–6)
April 04, 2023 07:00 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBThere’s nothing in common between “Entombed” and “Tribe” (The Bad Batch S2, Episodes 5–6) except for the adults being great role models, and that’s okay. “Entombed” charts us a path through an Indiana Jones homage, complete with puzzle rooms, treasure maps, and unethical archaeology, plus some DEEP Star Wars lore. We get to spend time with pirate queen Phee, and see Omega become the #1 best treasure hunter student ever. “Tribe” brings us to Kashyyyk (!!) to reunite with one of our absolute...
The Bad Batch — “The Solitary Clone” and “Faster” (Season 2, Episodes 3–4)
March 28, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB“The Solitary Clone” and “Faster” (The Bad Batch S2, Ep. 3–4) are such beautiful love letters to the prequel era that we forgot we weren’t watching The Clone Wars for a second. In our recap, we talk about the many blasts from the past we get in these episodes: podracing (!!!!), callbacks to the Funding the War Arc with Mina Bonteri, hanging out with Commander Cody, more emotional trauma in front of the clone trooper memorial on Coruscant, and allllll the Separatist battle tech. On the less...
The Bad Batch — “Spoils of War” and “Ruins of War” (Season 2, Episodes 1–2)
March 21, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes - 54.3 MBThe Batch is back, back again! In the SEASON 2 PREMIERE (!!!) we talk about war, peace, love, death, capitalism, exploitation, and Count Dooku’s tragic backstory. Also, everybody’s sweet new character designs. “Spoils of War” and “Ruins of War” smash-open Season 2 of The Bad Batch with business as usual. Except…business is about to get unusual. In a few months, Cid predicts that the Empire will be knocking down her door on Ord Mantell, and the Bad Batch’s vagrant lifestyle will be over….unl...
The Bad Batch — “Kamino Lost” (Season 1, Episode 16)
March 14, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBIt’s finale time! The final episode of Bad Batch Season 1 sees the Batch literally (or, well, at least figuratively) reborn in fire and blood, shot straight out of the test tubes that grew them back into the world for a second chance at life. We talk about the finale, “Kamino Lost,” and also discuss Season 1’s themes: purpose, togetherness, liberty vs. order, fascism, and whether or not you understand that your life is what you make it. Yes, these are all themes in a kid’s show, and yes, th...
The Bad Batch — “War-Mantle” and “Return to Kamino” (Season 1, Episodes 14–15)
March 07, 2023 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBThe first two episodes of the Bad Batch Season 1 finale (“War-Mantle” and “Return to Kamino,” Episodes 14–15) are just as thrilling as you might expect. What you might not expect is to be a little heartbroken by their revelations. These episodes pit Hunter and Crosshair together like two magnetic poles, each fighting for the direction the Bad Batch will go. We see a new kind of Imperial army forming—this one filled with voluntary recruits. We also say hello to an old friend…and goodbye to a...
The Bad Batch — “Rescue on Ryloth” and “Infested” (Season 1, Episodes 12–13)
February 28, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWe said “Reunion” was the best episode of S1 of The Bad Batch. Then we said it about “Devil’s Deal.” And now we’re saying it again about “Rescue on Ryloth” (S1, Episode 12) because holy shiznibblets!! This week, we’re recapping “Rescue on Ryloth” and “Infested,” which is pretty unfair to “Infested,” tbh. (But it does have some thoughts on trust fund babies, which are always appreciated.) We follow Hera Syndulla as she and the Bad Batch lie, cheat, steal, and explode their way into the pris...
The Bad Batch — “Common Ground” and “Devil’s Deal” (Season 1, Episodes 10–11)
February 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe Bad Batch becomes the Syndulla Show in mid-to-late S1 and that is fantastic and we are fangirling so hard. “Common Ground” and “Devil’s Deal” (The Bd Batch Season 1, Episodes 10–11) are mirror images of each other, each giving us a front row seat to the Empire taking over the galaxy. But coups, curfews, military occupation, civilian disarmament, and forcible manipulation of political figures all take a backseat to the real stars of the show: Cham, Eleni, and Hera Syndulla (!!!). Also, C...
Crossover Connection featuring The FSF Popcast
February 14, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week, we're excited to bring you a Crossover Connection special. Instead of us, this week you can listen to the phenomenal FSF Popcast interview of Anna Graves (aka Duchess Satine from The Clone Wars). We are obsessed with Anna Graves and we are obsessed with the FSF Popcast: your one-stop shop for all things nerdy (and never dirty). Notes from The FSF Popcast: Episode 31 - The Duchess of Mangalore ft. Anna Graves If you're a fan of Star Wars Clone Wars, then you are familiar with An...
Star Wars Podcast Day Special! The Bad Batch — “Reunion” and “Bounty Lost” (Season 1, Episodes 8–9)
February 07, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MBOnce you hit the middle of Season 1 of The Bad Batch (“Reunion” and “Bounty Lost,” episodes 8–9) the hits start coming and they don’t stop coming. We get revelations about Omega’s origins, a terrible run-in with a former friend, and a knock-down, drag-out fight between two legendary bounty hunters. The stakes are high, but we laughed a LOT and loved these episodes for their drama, their cinematic mastery, and deft callbacks to about a million Clone Wars references. Join us next week to rec...
The Bad Batch — “Decommissioned” and “Battle Scars” (Season 1, Episodes 6–7)
January 31, 2023 14:37 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBThe Bad Batch is officially a show about parenting and we’re okay with that. In “Decommissioned” and “Battle Scars” (The Bad Batch Season 1, Episodes 6–7) we get the good, the bad, and the unintentional, as far as parenting goes. Good: Hunter rescuing Omega from a lava-fired slag pit in a droid decommissioning factory. Bad: Wrecker’s inhibitor chip finally snapping him into an Order 66-fueled fugue state. Unintentional: RAFA MARTEZ showing up having become a much better influence on her lil...
The Bad Batch — “Cornered” and “Rampage” (Season 1, Episodes 4–5)
January 24, 2023 08:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBWe cackled our way through a recap of “Cornered” and “Rampage” (The Bad Batch S1, Ep. 4–5) because the Bad Batch is FUN, y’all. This week, we talk about the new reality the Bad Batch faces: no snacks, no gas, no summer job. And also, their ship is on a watchlist and there’s a smoky-eyed bounty hunter after Omega. The Bad Batch has to play hot potato with their young protege across the entire city of Pantora (!!) and also take a job from the sassiest Trandoshan who ever sassed. We talk abou...
The Bad Batch — “Cut and Run” and “Replacements” (Season 1, Episodes 2–3)
January 17, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBGood soldiers follow orders, but we’re just following the Bad Batch (with heart eyes) as we continue our Season 1 recap! “Cut and Run” and “Replacements” (The Bad Batch S1, Ep. 2–3) continue to illuminate a changing galaxy. The Empire is rolling out chain codes to register and track citizens, sending elite forces to wipe out insurrectionists, and scheming to make the former Republic’s clone troopers obsolete. At the same time, the Bad Batch is skittering from one hidey-hole to the next, nev...
The Bad Batch — “Aftermath” (Season 1, Episode 1)
January 10, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBAnd we’re back! We return from our holiday hiatus with a brand new phase for the podcast, a brand-new series, and a brand-new galaxy for our heroes to survive. The 70-minute pilot episode of The Bad Batch, “Aftermath,” smash-opens with another view of Order 66 (like we needed to suffer this pain again). Then we follow the Bad Batch as they navigate a changing galaxy — one that isn’t exactly giving them cakes and wishing them a fine day. We meet Omega, a tiny girl with a mighty Australian ac...
Episode 78: Tales of the Jedi (Ahsoka’s Tale)
December 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn another glorious stroke of in-universe chronology meeting up with the Star Wars release schedule, we got to watch Tales of the Jedi (Ahsoka’s Tale) this week! We recapped Chapters 1, 5 and 6 (“Life and Death,” “Practice Makes Perfect,” and “Resolve”) and cried a LOT. In our discussion, we talked about how these episodes give Ahsoka a natural continuation of the Martez Sisters arc from S7 of The Clone Wars — and Sam teases where she’s going next. We also talk about Inquisitors, what make...
Tales of the Jedi: Ahsoka’s Tale
December 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn another glorious stroke of in-universe chronology meeting up with the Star Wars release schedule, we got to watch Tales of the Jedi (Ahsoka’s Tale) this week! We recapped Chapters 1, 5 and 6 (“Life and Death,” “Practice Makes Perfect,” and “Resolve”) and cried a LOT. In our discussion, we talked about how these episodes give Ahsoka a natural continuation of the Martez Sisters arc from S7 of The Clone Wars — and Sam teases where she’s going next. We also talk about Inquisitors, what make...
Episode 77: Tales of the Jedi (Dooku’s Tale)
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBFor the first time ever, Growing Up Skywalker’s chronological walkthrough lines up with something Star Wars recently released…Tales of the Jedi! This week, we talked about Dooku’s Tale: Chapters 2, 3 and 4 (“Justice,” “Choices,” and “The Sith Lord”). We go chapter-by-chapter, discussing Dooku’s genuine love for Qui-Gon, the trauma of being a young person having to watch out for the adults in your life, Master Yaddle’s absolutely beautiful soul, the Star Wars smoothie-blend of history and cu...
Tales of the Jedi: Dooku’s Tale
November 29, 2022 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBFor the first time ever, Growing Up Skywalker’s chronological walkthrough lines up with something Star Wars recently released…Tales of the Jedi! This week, we talked about Dooku’s Tale: Chapters 2, 3 and 4 (“Justice,” “Choices,” and “The Sith Lord”). We go chapter-by-chapter, discussing Dooku’s genuine love for Qui-Gon, the trauma of being a young person having to watch out for the adults in your life, Master Yaddle’s absolutely beautiful soul, the Star Wars smoothie-blend of history and cu...
Episode 76: The Siege of Mandalore, Part 2
November 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIt’s really here — the end of The Clone Wars. In our recap of the final episodes of The Clone Wars (7.11–12, “Shattered” and “Victory and Death”) we talk about tragedy, betrayal, and the power move of asking a bunch of mischievous astromech droids to help you throw an entire cruiser into chaos. Most importantly, we talk about seeing Ahsoka fully mature into her powers — and deprogramming herself from being a soldier, so she can become a keeper of the peace. Next week, we’re recapping chapt...
The Clone Wars: The Siege of Mandalore, Part 2
November 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIt’s really here — the end of The Clone Wars. In our recap of the final episodes of The Clone Wars (7.11–12, “Shattered” and “Victory and Death”) we talk about tragedy, betrayal, and the power move of asking a bunch of mischievous astromech droids to help you throw an entire cruiser into chaos. Most importantly, we talk about seeing Ahsoka fully mature into her powers — and deprogramming herself from being a soldier, so she can become a keeper of the peace. Next week, we’re recapping chapt...
Revenge of the Sith, Part 2
November 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBWe finish Revenge of the Sith — the sweeping conclusion to the Prequel Era — with big feelings on Order 66 and the end of the Jedi Order, big love for beloved characters, and big thoughts on the cyclical story of Star Wars. As the Empire takes power in Revenge of the Sith, the galaxy is plunged into darkness. But is the sun setting or rising for our favorite characters? In our character study, we talk about Anakin’s slow descent into darkness, Obi-Wan’s total control, and Padmé’s dreamlike ...
Episode 75: Revenge of the Sith, Part 2
November 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBWe finish Revenge of the Sith — the sweeping conclusion to the Prequel Era — with big feelings on Order 66 and the end of the Jedi Order, big love for beloved characters, and big thoughts on the cyclical story of Star Wars. As the Empire takes power in Revenge of the Sith, the galaxy is plunged into darkness. But is the sun setting or rising for our favorite characters? In our character study, we talk about Anakin’s slow descent into darkness, Obi-Wan’s total control, and Padmé’s dreamlike ...
Revenge of the Sith, Part 1
November 08, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBAnother happy landing! This week, we’re army-crawling to the finish line of the Prequel Era. In our recap of Revenge of the Sith (Part One), we talk about the gorgeous visuals, tight plotting, absolutely delightful banter and compelling themes of Star Wars’ final prequel film. We talk about Anakin and Obi-Wan vanquishing their ultimate foes, R2 disassembling Grievous’s droid army, Palpatine’s completely insidious (heh) manipulation of EVERYBODY, and the forces tugging Anakin to the Dark Sid...
Episode 74: Revenge of the Sith, Part 1
November 08, 2022 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBAnother happy landing! This week, we’re army-crawling to the finish line of the Prequel Era. In our recap of Revenge of the Sith (Part One), we talk about the gorgeous visuals, tight plotting, absolutely delightful banter and compelling themes of Star Wars’ final prequel film. We talk about Anakin and Obi-Wan vanquishing their ultimate foes, R2 disassembling Grievous’s droid army, Palpatine’s completely insidious (heh) manipulation of EVERYBODY, and the forces tugging Anakin to the Dark Sid...
Rewatching Attack of the Clones
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBBegun, the Clone War has! This week, we’re rewatching Attack of the Clones in all of its magnificent sprawl. We talk all about the rewards of a second watch-through after seeing the Clone Wars TV show, the huge differences in production between The Phantom Menace and Attack, the weirdness between Anakin and Obi-Wan, the iconic Yoda/Dooku duel. We have lots of thoughts about Padme and Anakin. And you already know we talk about Padme’s outfits. Next week, we’re returning to our regularly sch...
Episode 73: Rewatching Attack of the Clones
October 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBBegun, the Clone War has! This week, we’re rewatching Attack of the Clones in all of its magnificent sprawl. We talk all about the rewards of a second watch-through after seeing the Clone Wars TV show, the huge differences in production between The Phantom Menace and Attack, the weirdness between Anakin and Obi-Wan, the iconic Yoda/Dooku duel. We have lots of thoughts about Padme and Anakin. And you already know we talk about Padme’s outfits. Next week, we’re returning to our regularly sch...
Rewatching The Phantom Menace
October 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBStart your engines! Just in time for the Boonta Eve Classic, we’re getting back to our roots with a rewatch of The Phantom Menace. A lot has changed since we watched Phantom on the first two episodes of Growing Up Skywalker (and we have, too!). Our recap centers on the viewers we used to be versus the watchers we are today. We talk about how our perceptions of the main quartet — Anakin, Qui-Gon, Padmé and Shmi — have changed wildly over time. We try to figure out why George Lucas decided to...
Episode 72: Rewatching The Phantom Menace
October 18, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBStart your engines! Just in time for the Boonta Eve Classic, we’re getting back to our roots with a rewatch of The Phantom Menace. A lot has changed since we watched Phantom on the first two episodes of Growing Up Skywalker (and we have, too!). Our recap centers on the viewers we used to be versus the watchers we are today. We talk about how our perceptions of the main quartet — Anakin, Qui-Gon, Padmé and Shmi — have changed wildly over time. We try to figure out why George Lucas decided to...
Episode 71: The Siege of Mandalore, Part 1
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MBThe Siege of Mandalore has begun — not with a bang, but with many. And also, Ahsoka somersaulting into Sundari, backlit by the carnage she has caused. This is some of the best action of Star Wars, and it is DELIGHTFUL. “Old Friends Not Forgotten” and “The Phantom Apprentice” (TCW 7.9–10) form the first part of the Siege of Mandalore Arc, which blends the action in the Clone Wars with the events of Revenge of the Sith. In our recap, we talk about how Maul escaped from Darth Sidious to become...
The Clone Wars: The Siege of Mandalore, Part 1
October 11, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBThe Siege of Mandalore has begun — not with a bang, but with many. And also, Ahsoka somersaulting into Sundari, backlit by the carnage she has caused. This is some of the best action of Star Wars, and it is DELIGHTFUL. “Old Friends Not Forgotten” and “The Phantom Apprentice” (TCW 7.9–10) form the first part of the Siege of Mandalore Arc, which blends the action in the Clone Wars with the events of Revenge of the Sith. In our recap, we talk about how Maul escaped from Darth Sidious to become...
Episode 70: The Bad Batch, Part 2
October 04, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBSeason 7 of the Clone Wars only has three arcs, and we finished up the second by recapping 7.3–4, “On the Wings of Keeradaks” and “Unfinished Business.” The second half of the Bad Batch arc isn’t nearly as much fun as the first. Echo has to regain the trust of everyone around him (and find trust in himself). Rex has to carry his guilt over leaving a man behind. And Anakin has to face the fact that he no longer considers himself a Jedi. So, this arc is less fun, but no less worthy. We laugh...
The Clone Wars: The Bad Batch, Part 2
October 04, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBSeason 7 of the Clone Wars only has three arcs, and we finished up the second by recapping 7.3–4, “On the Wings of Keeradaks” and “Unfinished Business.” The second half of the Bad Batch arc isn’t nearly as much fun as the first. Echo has to regain the trust of everyone around him (and find trust in himself). Rex has to carry his guilt over leaving a man behind. And Anakin has to face the fact that he no longer considers himself a Jedi. So, this arc is less fun, but no less worthy. We laugh...