Sithty Minutes
155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsA weekly News Podcast that covers the biggest stories of the week with a Star Wars spin! We'll cover everything from LGBTQ+ rights, Black Lives Matter, and immigration alongside the politics and policies impacting those issues. Star Wars is political, and we'll show you how every week.
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Episodes
A Personal Empire - Tales of the Empire Review
June 14, 2024 12:00 - 45 minutes - 21 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, join Andrés for a deep dive into the plots explored in Tales of the Empire. Although the Empire is more of a background truth, the series dives into a lot of the internal struggles that people who join the Empire have to deal with. Releasing a series that highlights the horrors of Empire during an active genocide is a choice, but one we won't shy away from on Sithty Minutes. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 ...
Return of the Legislator - Rep. Titone and Right to Repair
June 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we catch up with friend of the pod, Rep. Titone, and her work on the Joint Technology Committee, expanding Right-To-Repair law, and bringing a grassroots idea to policy arena and winning! Come for the Policy, stay for the 2001 references! Follow us: Rep. Brianna Titone Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @BriannaForColorado Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes SB24-205 AI Protections 2001: A Space Odyssey ...
Imperial Change - Regime Change in Crisis
May 31, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutes - 25.1 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés discusses three elections in crucial countries during Tenuous times. While the US election is planned, both Iran and the UK are suddenly on election watch. In each country, the winner of each election will be able to make consequential moves in a complicated time. Come for the Chancellor Palpatine speeches, stay for the High Republic insight. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__...
Love and Orders - James Dillon and THRA (Pt. 2)
May 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés continues his conversation with James Dillon discussing the first five issues of High Republic Adventures. From the comics to the books and Skywalker Saga, this episode has it all! Come for The High Republic, stay for the political and religious analysis! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Twitter: @aDillonDev Show Notes: Kantam Sy Lula Driggit Parse The Wa...
Students for Onderon - Palestine Protests
May 17, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés has an update on the protests for a Free Palestine as students have begun taken the fight to power brokers in Higher Education as all universities in Gaza have been leveled and mass graves are being found in the rubble left behind. Come for the Politics, stay for the two sentence review of Tales of the Empire! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes: China GP R...
New Era, Old Friends - James Dillon and THRA (Pt. 1)
May 10, 2024 12:00 - 57 minutes - 26.5 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés connects with James Dillon to discuss the first five issues of High Republic Adventures. There was too much great conversation to put in one episode, so we're gonna give you two parts! Come for The High Republic, stay for the Crash Landing review and queer love! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Twitter: @aDillonDev Show Notes: Crash Midnight Horizon Krix Ka...
We Are All The Republic - Lisi Owen For The People
May 03, 2024 23:16 - 41 minutes - 19 MBWelcome to a special broadcast of Sithty Minutes! Andrés caught up with Lisi Owen and she tells us about the ideas she wants to see in the legal profession to support everybody involved in a way that respects our humanity. Come for the Clone Wars audio, stay for the theory of coercion! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes Plea Bargins Everywhere False Confessions Lafler v Cooper Missouri v Frye...
Sithty Second - Star Wars in the Modern Era
April 26, 2024 17:03 - 39 minutes - 18 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! We got a Sithty Second focused on the very intentional changes Disney has made to the franchise as they get back into making movies for the fans! Come for all the announcements, stay for the analysis of Star Wars' future! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes: Tales of the Empire Mandoverse Star Wars Visions New Star Wars Movies! Qi'ra Star Wars Resistance Rey ...
Imperial Norms - Republican Infighting
April 12, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is back with more podracing updates before diving deep into how the Imperial narrative encouraged the Republic to turn on itself and give Palpatine more power. Come for the Rogue One audio, stay for Trump's no-good-very-bad-court-cases. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes Australia GP Japan GP Star Wars Propaganda COMPNOR Trump's Gag Order H...
Breaking Up the Empire - Antitrust in the 21st Century
April 06, 2024 04:18 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBEpisode Description: Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we take a look at the ways in which corporations ran the scenes in Star Wars and how corporations today can shape global markets and discourse through their monopolies. Come for the Trade Federation, stay for a very feisty DOJ. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes: Lott Dod Sienar Fleet Systems TIE Fighter Manual Rebel Starfighter Manu...
Shadows of Starlight Review with Arezou Amin
March 29, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour - 31.4 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés and Arezou catch up on the Shadows of Starlight comic series and tie together all the various threads from the Star Wars galaxy from the Sequels to the beginning of Phase 1. Although the series gives more questions than answers, these questions are juicy enough to keep us wanting more. Come for Marchion, stay for the governmental structure discussion! Follow us: Arezou Amin Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @ArezouDeetoo Instagram: @PaulaBear92 ...
Imperial Detention - GEO Group and Prisons
March 23, 2024 01:37 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBWelcome Back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is back to highlight a recent judicial decision limiting oversight in detention facilities and how both Star Wars and the real world rely on prison labor to accomplish the goals of Empire. Come for the Star Wars day Marathon news, stay for the Ronin! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes: May the 4th Be With You Acolyte June 4th! Tales of the Force Gue...
First Order Security - Israeli Occupation
March 15, 2024 12:00 - 48 minutes - 22 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! F1 is back, and so is the news! This week, Andrés tries a new format to blend together Star Wars and Politics. Lessons from the animated series Star Wars: Resistance, applied to expose the Government of Israel’s manipulation of history to create a savage caricature to demonize in the form of Hamas. We end with hope, so stick through the fight! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show N...
Rep. Rutinel - Fighting the Ore Crawler
March 08, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutes - 24.1 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we have Representative Manny Rutinel on to discuss housing, loneliness as a public health crisis, and how to enforce environmental justice. They win by making you think you're alone. You're not alone. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Rep. Rutinel: Twitter TikTok Website House Email Show Notes: Earth Justice Roberts Rules Polis State of the State Prohibit Residen...
Test of Courage - Chatting with Clonehub
February 17, 2024 01:01 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! Clonehub is back and we are finishing out the first wave of Phase 1 of the High Republic with the young reader introduction to the phase, Test of Courage! Clonehub has thoughts, Andrés wants to hear them, and we're just ready for Bad Batch to end. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes: Bad Batch Trailer Unwhitewash The Bad Batch Test of Courage Vernestra Rwoh Imri C...
Into The Dark - Chatting with CloneHub Review
February 09, 2024 21:04 - 1 hour - 29.4 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week we're celebrating Star Wars Podcast Day, highlighting the first day a Star Wars podcast released the first episode in what has become a major corner of the internet, by reviewing Into the Dark by Claudia Gray! Come for the Geode tease, stay for the horror tropes, colonialism, and those pesky pesky Drengir. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes: Acolyte Leslye Hea...
Valorum or Bust? - 2024 Political Preview
February 02, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! We're starting a new season with a preview of some of the major political happenings in Florida and Colorado. Between the deep blue and deep red legislatures, listeners can get a sense for what awaits us as both parties turn their attention to the federal election for president. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes: Andor Delayed Acolyte! Bad Batch Final Season Tenugu...
Sithty Second - Trump’s Colorado Ballot Ban
December 22, 2023 15:25 - 38 minutes - 17.8 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we bring you a special update on Former Emperor Trump’s latest legal woe as he has been barred from being on the Colorado Ballot for 2024. We’ll discuss the 14th Amendment, Colorado’s Secretary of State, and how this could be more important for both the Republican primaries and the general election than Trump’s other cases. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes: 1...
Let the Dog Kiss More Jedi - The Eye of Darkness Review ft. Arezou Amin
December 14, 2023 22:29 - 1 hour - 31.3 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Arezou comes back to chat about the first major book in Phase 3 of The High Republic, the Eye of Darkness. We discuss Arezou's latest travel adventure, Chapter 18 (IYKYK), and the beginning of the end for the Jedi Order. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @ArezouDeeToo Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa.photog Show Notes: Eman Esfandi at Fan Expo San Francisco Temuera Morrison and Daniel Logan Panel The Conve...
Illumination Update 2023
December 09, 2023 00:34 - 36 minutes - 16.8 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This episode is a reflection on 2023 and the Star Wars and Political stories that dominated the airwaves. Andrés also provides insight for what to expect from Sithty Minutes next year! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes (Threads) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes: Mando S3 Ahsoka Phase 2 Recap Shadow of Starlight Star Wars Vision S2 Striking Workers Free Palestine Indictment central ...
The New Republic Courts - SCOTUS 2023/24 Court Season
December 01, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 27 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés recaps the F1 season, talks about Filoni's promotion, and we review the SCOTUS Court cases that could have the largest impact on how the US functions just in time for the 2024 election! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa.photog Show Notes: Stellan Gios Lightsaber Dave Filoni, Chief Creative Officer Abu Dhabi GP Recap SCOTUS Preview SEC v Jarkesy Advancin...
Abortion in the New Republic - Ohio, Texas, and Abortion Rights
November 17, 2023 13:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is talking about Las Vegas' sprint to an F1 race, the fight for Abortion Rights in deep Red States, and a fight in the Senate so dumb, you have to hear it to believe it. Come for the Abortion victories, stay for the 5th grade insults! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa.photog Show Notes: Ceasefire: Now A Bipartisan Position! Taika Waititi Update Las Vegas GP Updat...
Shadow of Starlight Review - Feat. Gus from Triad of the Force
November 10, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 30.5 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! The High Republic is back in full swing, which means we're back to reviewing the print initiative. Phase 3 takes us to the Skywalker Saga's doorstep, and Shadow of Starlight sets the stage for the fall of the Jedi Order. Gus from Triad of the Force comes by to help review the first issue in the 4-shot run, and Andrés asks about his Phase 2 experience. Come for the Guardian Protocols, stay for winter in Chicago tips! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes Inst...
The Star Wars Diaspora - Marda Ro and Her Personal Storm
November 03, 2023 21:51 - 56 minutes - 26 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is solo and talks about diasporas in Star Wars alongside the unique position of being an AfroLatino in 2023. Columbia has a new Star Wars collaboration, and Israel can't stop tripping over their words. It's a jam packed episode, so strap in and lock those S-Foils in attack position! Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @Sithty_Minutes (Threads) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Not...
Phase 2 Recap - Arezou Amin and Phase 2 (Reylo's Version)
October 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 32.3 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we bring Friend of the Pod, Arezou Amin to discuss her journey in becoming Wookiepedia official for her Phase 2 Recap before diving into the phase and discussing the phase overall! Everything from the Path of the Open Hand to the Jedi Order and the Republic's approach to the exploration era of the High Republic. Come for the recap and name drops, stay for the Reylo rants. Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @Sithty_Minutes (Threads...
Dysfunction in the Galactic Congress - US House Speaker
October 20, 2023 14:51 - 53 minutes - 24.3 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! We got a solo episode this week breaking down the dual crisis of the US House of Representative not having a Speaker and what that means in the context of other world crises. It's a heavy episode, but it's an important one to get out in these times. Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @Sithty_Minutes (Threads) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa.photog Show Notes: Japan GP Recap Qatar GP Recap Constructor's S...
Denver's Princess Leia - Concilwoman Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez
October 13, 2023 17:09 - 58 minutes - 26.8 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we have daughter and granddaughter of the Chicano Movement turned State Legislator, turned City Councilwoman Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez! We talk about everything from her Star Wars and Political Journey, to how fear makes policymakers make decisions that hurt the communities we work in. Come for the Chewbacca mask, stay for the Chicano history! Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @Sithty_Minutes (Threads) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @...
What Chance? What Choice! - Lisi Owen For the People
October 06, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we have candidate for Denver's District Attorney, Lisi Owen on the pod to discuss how the Justice system fails communities, and how to build a DA's office that works to provide resources, not punishment. Come for the policy, stay for the fascinating ambiance of Denver's Public Library! Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @Sithty_Minutes (Threads) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa.photog Show Notes: De...
The Eskamani Dyad - Rep. Eskamani and Ida Eskamani
September 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 30.8 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés and Paula have Florida's Dyad in the Force, Rep. Eskamani, and her twin sister Ida Eskamani to discuss the victories in Florida's progressive movements, and how to build effective campaigns in a state that has been a stronghold for the Empire. Come for the sounds of people booing DeSantis, stay for the Florida Joy and the most fascinating Lightning Round! Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @Sithty_Minutes (Threads) Instagr...
The Veteran - Adam Lance Garcia Interview
September 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 35.6 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we hit another milestone as Andrés sits down with Star Wars Author Adam Lance Garcia to discuss his first Star Wars story, From A Certain Point of View's "The Veteran"! 2023 has been the year of Dexter Jettster, and the conversation reminds us that revolutions are messy, and change requires constant, diligent effort. Come for the Star Wars, stay for Adam's list of moments that could have changed the world! Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(B...
Housing in the New Republic - Javier Mabrey, Housing, and Economic Freedom
September 08, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBWelcome in Kyber Squadron! This week, we have Colorado State Representative Javier Mabrey here to talk about the bills he ran this year and how the resistance won against corporate forces, as well as where work remains to be done. This episode is for your mother and for the kid working with their oppressor because it pays the bills. Follow us: Blue Sky/Threads: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @Sithty_Minutes (Threads) @javiermabrey (Threads) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_...
From A Certain Point Of View - feat. Arezou Amin
September 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 33 MBFollow us: Blue Sky/Threads: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @Sithty_Minutes (Threads) @ArezouAmin (BlueSky) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa.photog @ArezouDeetoo Show Notes: Crush Coaster Ratatouille - The Adventure! Phantom Manor Avengers Assemble: Flight Force FACPOV - Return of the Jedi, Out NOW! Thea Guanzon Exogorth TK-848 is part of Union History! General Pryde Brotherhood
Students Strike Back - Woodland Park and Local Resistance
August 25, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 24.7 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we pick up where we left of with Logan Davis' coverage of the fiasco that is the Woodland Park School Board and we dive deep into the money behind the curriculum. We also talk about the recent vacancies in the state legislature and how 2023 is shaping up to be the year that teachers and students fight back. The war is just beginning, so find your local school board and organize with the students and teachers already in the trenches! Follow us: Blu...
Sith Academy - Logan Davis and Woodland Park
August 18, 2023 19:49 - 1 hour - 28.9 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, friend of the pod Logan Davis comes back to share how his Summer has gone and the ongoing saga of a little school district called Woodland Park. Although the district is small, the hard-right has been hard at work to adopt the perfect curriculum to indoctrinate a new generation of Sith Eternal Cultists aka Qanon Quties. Come for the reporting, stay for Kenneth Wit's E-mail. Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @SithtyMinutes (Hive)...
Sith For Democracy - Kayla Frawley and Moms For Liberty
August 11, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we have ProgressNow Colorado's Legislative Director Kayla Frawley on to talk about building spaces for all families and the white woman equivalent of the Sith Eternal, aka Moms For Liberty. Come for the county politics conversation, stay for the Scuba Diving and TABOR Talk! Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @SithtyMinutes (Hive) @ProgressNowCO (Twitter) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa.photog Show ...
Educational Order 66 - DeSantis and Republican Re-Education Strategy
August 04, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This month, we'll be covering a variety of educational standards, practices, and organizations that ultimately shape our understanding of the world. Florida may be the most egregious example, but it's far from the only threat on the horizon. Come for the Educational deep dive, stay for a new twist on an old classic! Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @SithtyMinutes (Hive) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa.photog ...
The Queer Right to Exist - Tomas Kennedy, 303 Creatives, and Queer Resistance
July 28, 2023 16:33 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we have a special guest on the pod to discuss the Republican chess strategy of systematically denying the LGBTQIA+ Community the ability to live or express themselves so that fundamentalist Christians can sleep at night. The GOP won't help you buy a home, but they will tell women and every Queer person how to live. Follow us: Blue Sky/Hive: @SithtyMinutes(Blue Sky) @SithtyMinutes (Hive) Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @a...
Rebuilding the Moisture Farm - Rep. Brown, Insurance, and Wildfires
July 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 29.5 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we speak with 1st year legislator Rep. Brown of Colorado's House District 12! We discuss everything from the Galactic Senate to the various safety nets that he was able to build with other colleagues. Rep. Brown is one of the most effective legislators of the last session, making him a legislative Kenobi-level negotiator. Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup Website...
The High Republic Adventures Finale - Daniel José Older Interview
July 14, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 37.3 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! It's been a fun run, but after all the delays, battles on Jedha, and gifts freely given, it's time to say goodbye to Phase 2's High Republic Adventures comic run. To help Andrés and James say godbye to gifted kid Sav Malagán, Daniel José Older comes on the pod to talk about the behind-the-scenes magic to bring the comic to life, his favorite parts of the run, and a Phase 3 teaser that is best described as uncontrollable laughter. Come for the easter eggs, stay fo...
Fixing the Moisture Farm - Nathan Proctor and Right to Repair
June 23, 2023 14:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Nathan Proctor from PIRG comes by to talk about fighting Vader and Associates to pass Right-To-Repair legislation throughout the country. We discuss everything from California's powerful warranty law, to the real plot of Empire Strikes Back, so get comfy and pull up your favorite repair guide for this chat! Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan @Nproctor Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup Show Notes: ...
Chatting with CloneHub - Light of the Jedi
June 17, 2023 15:02 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! Bad Batch isnt' back, but CloneHub is after reading the first book of The High Republic, Light of the Jedi! We chat about the historical context the initiative launched under and CloneHub's winding journey into the era before explore our favorite moments, heroes, and villains. Come for the High Republic lore, stay for the repeated accidental mentions of the Elvar ship (they belong together damn it!) Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan...
Impeaching Vader - Ken Paxton's Impeachment
June 09, 2023 20:39 - 56 minutes - 26 MBWelcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Des and Andres connect to chat about Formula 1's richest racing weekend, Apple's upcoming software release, and Ken Paxton's no-good-very-bad impeachment. Come for the Texas Politics, stay for the LEGO Price Is Right! Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup Show Notes: Imola Cancelled Monaco GP and the LeClerc Curse Ocon's Podium is a French Victory Ayrton...
Gambling with Democracy - Logan Davis and Legislative Quirks
June 02, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Logan Davis comes back on the pod to discuss a quirky vote that took place during the last legislative session in Colorado that highlights a symptom of a much larger political problem in the state. Come for the political breakdown, stay for the Colorado Trivia and Rep. Titone appreciation session! Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan @LoganMDavis Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup Show Notes: 120 D...
Nal Hutta News - Immigration in the Outer Rim
May 30, 2023 00:19 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBWelcome in Kyber Squadron! This week's transmission got a little delayed as we reacted to the work happening on the ground in Nal Hutta aka Florida after Emperor-Hopeful DeSantis' signed SB1718 has created backlash amongst immigrant communities and their allies. Fighting the First Order of Florida begins now, so gather round and learn about the fight against SB1718 from Danielle, one of the leaders on the ground. Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan Instagram: @P...
Sithty Second -Rep. Eskamani and Florida's Hope
May 19, 2023 13:51 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBWelcome Back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with Florida's General Organa aka State Representative Anna Eskamani to discuss the work that has been happening in Florida to fight back against fascism, and how ballot initiatives play a role in creating the world we want to live in. From abortion and education funding, to Dreamers and Righteous Joy, we've got you covered politically! Come for the Andor reference, stay for the party of small government's use of the word "State Contro...
The High Republic Adventures 3+4 - Home is where the Authenticity is
May 12, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, James is back to discuss not one, but TWO issues of The High Republic Adventures and we talk about everything from Dex's comfy cozy clothes to why home and security means different things to marginalized groups. Come for the comic delay tea, stay for the Alak and Saya lore! Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan @aDillonDev Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup Websites: James' Website 1138 Articles Show ...
Nal Hutta News - DeSantis and Queer Hate
May 05, 2023 14:31 - 37 minutes - 17.1 MBWelcome to our newest transmission type Kyber Squadron! Paula is on the ground in Nal Hutta aka the swamps of Florida, to talk to the people fighting back against DeSantis the Hutt and his policies. Go beyond the headlines and listen to people's lived experiences in the state. This week, Paula spoke with Andrea Montanez, Advocacy Manager at Hope Community Center and how her experience as a cop in Colombia has prepared her to fight for the rebellion here in Florida. Finn left the First Order,...
May the 4th be with you - Cataclysm review, Reylo, and Arezou
May 04, 2023 14:19 - 1 hour - 29.2 MBMay the 4th be with you Kyber Squadron! This week, we have a special bonus episode as Arezou joins to review the sequel to both Convergence and Battle of Jedha, Cataclysm. We cover a variety of topics from marital growth and trauma-informed Force teachings before making it all about Ben Solo and the numerous Reylo parallels. Come for the High Republic, stay for the Attack of the Clones comparisons. Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan @ArezouAmin @Geeky_Waffle Ins...
Texas' Death Star
April 28, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andres is reliving his childhood, Des is on helmet watch, and we look at Texas' "Death Star" bill and how Republicans have been preparing for this moment. Come for the High Republic conversations, stay for dunking on DeSantis! Disney probably will never leave Florida, just like Hispanics will never leave Texas, and we think they're both right. Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Le...
This is the Way (We Got Here) - Finale
April 27, 2023 18:37 - 1 hour - 30.2 MBWelcome back Kyber Squadron! The Mandalorian's final two episodes were a 1-2 punch of plot in preparation for what comes next, Andres and Des sit down to discuss it all. We explore where we could go next, the themes of the season, and what was missing from a season centered on Mandalorian Culture, Environment, and History. Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup Show Notes: Story Shape Vader Immortal ...