Space Waffles
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsBrought to you by the team behind The Geeky Waffle, Space Waffles is a podcast dedicated to all things Star Wars. From book reviews, to deep-dives and recaps, to exploring new corners of the galaxy, all with the signature Waffle humor.
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Episodes
The Droids Cartoon
December 28, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 86.7 MBThe eighties sure were a strange time for Star Wars. This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by Waffle contributor Hope to talk about the R2-D2 and C3PO-starring cartoon "Droids". They go into the highs and lows, find sequel trilogy connections, and promptly forget the name of 95% of the characters. For more eighties Star Wars weirdness, check out our episodes on the Ewok cartoon, Caravan of Courage, and Battle for Endor. Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.co...
Christmas in the Stars
December 21, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBDid you know there was a Star Wars Christmas album? Well, now you do! This week, Candace introduces Arezou to the weird little record known as "Christmas in the Stars", a Star Wars album with Broadway pedigree that incorporates so many Earth things into the GFFA it makes their heads spin. Listen to the album here. Also check out the CBC oral history of the album, and the interview with Life Day Treasury authors Cavan Scott and George Mann. If you're feeling in the holiday spirit, also be ...
Clone Wars and Rebels First-Timers
December 14, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBIt’s never too late to discover a new Star Wars story! This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friends Ren and Krista who are both first time viewers of The Clone Wars and Rebels. They talk first impressions, favourite characters, get a little too giddy over Darth Maul and ask a lot of questions about Hera and Kanan's romance. *note, just past the halfway point, in a discussion about the Inquisitors, our audio all dropped out for a second or two* Waffle Links: https://twitter.c...
Mega and Mini Star Wars Marathons
December 07, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 97 MBThere’s nothing like a marathon to bring friends together…or better yet, two marathons. This week, Arezou is joined by best friend and movie marathon enthusiast Chelsea to break down the two Star Wars marathons they did this past year. From a mega-marathon of the entire saga, to focusing on the core of the Skywalker story, these new approaches gave two lifelong fans a new appreciation for a story they love so much. Check out the mega-marathon viewing order (now including Visions and The Ba...
Vernestra, Stellan, Reath and Cohmac: Masters and Padawans of the High Republic
November 30, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 97.6 MBWhat makes a good Master/Padawan relationship? Who does things the typical way and who is a little offbeat? The High Republic is a golden age for Jedi and the perfect lens through which we can examine this question. This week, Arezou is joined by friends Maggie and Alberto to wrap up the series, look to the future of the High Republic Jedi, worry about their faves, and fan-cast who they would like to see playing the characters onscreen. Also, predictably, Marchion Ro gets a few mentions, be...
Jora and Reath: Masters and Padawans of The High Republic
November 23, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 70.1 MBWhat makes a good Master/Padawan relationship? Who does things the typical way and who is a little offbeat? The High Republic is a golden age for Jedi and the perfect lens through which we can examine this question. This week, Arezou is joined by her friend Hannah to examine the greatest Master/Padawan relationship we never saw: Jora Malli and Reath Silas. They discuss the pitfalls of the no-attachment rule and brace themselves for upcoming pain in Wave 3 of The High Republic Find Arezou's...
The Star Wars Holiday Special (Yes, That One)
November 16, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 69.2 MBHappy Life Day! This week, Arezou finally watches the infamous 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. She and Candace are joined by their friends Hope and Noor-Hal to talk first impressions and the cozy overall vibe. Also, Candace relives a personal moment of childhood pain when she realized this was not the adventure story she expected. Check out our episode diving into The Story of the Faithful Wookiee. Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https:...
Stellan and Vernestra: Masters and Padawans of the High Republic pt. 2
November 09, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MBWhat makes a good Master/Padawan relationship? Who does things the typical way and who is a little offbeat? The High Republic is a golden age for Jedi and the perfect lens through which we can examine this question. This week, Arezou and Candace examine Vernestra Rows, both as a master and as a padawan. Is our girl headed for some kind of breakdown? They also wonder if Elzar Mann and his libido will cause the downfall of the High Republic. Find Arezou's High Republic reading list https://driv...
Stellan and Vernestra: Masters and Padawans of the High Republic
November 09, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MBWhat makes a good Master/Padawan relationship? Who does things the typical way and who is a little offbeat? The High Republic is a golden age for Jedi and the perfect lens through which we can examine this question. This week, Arezou and Candace examine Vernestra Rows, both as a master and as a padawan. Is our girl headed for some kind of breakdown? They also wonder if Elzar Mann and his libido will cause the downfall of the High Republic. Find Arezou's High Republic reading list here. Wa...
Loden and Bell: Masters and Padawans of the High Republic pt. 1
November 02, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBWhat makes a good Master/Padawan relationship? Who does things the typical way and who is a little offbeat? The High Republic is a golden age for Jedi and the perfect lens through which we can examine this question. This week, Arezou is joined by Waffle writer and Loden and Bell aficionado Hope to kick off this month's series examining most Masters and Padawans of the High Republic using Loden Greatstorm and Bell Zettifar as their baseline. Find Arezou's High Republic reading list https://dr...
Loden and Bell: Masters and Padawans of the High Republic
November 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 191 MBWhat makes a good Master/Padawan relationship? Who does things the typical way and who is a little offbeat? The High Republic is a golden age for Jedi and the perfect lens through which we can examine this question. This week, Arezou is joined by Waffle writer and Loden and Bell aficionado Hope to kick off this month's series examining most Masters and Padawans of the High Republic using Loden Greatstorm and Bell Zettifar as their baseline. Find Arezou's High Republic reading list here. ...
The Hayden Christensen Renaissance and Waffle News
October 26, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 23.7 MBNews! News all around! In a special instalment of Space Waffles, Arezou and Candace geek out over the news that Skyguy himself, Anakin Skywalker is joining the cast of the Ahsoka series. They both also share some announcements for the show, including a change to Waffle livestreams, and their involvement in a super cool podcasting event. Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/candaceisageek http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https:/...
Star Wars Ride Overlays
October 18, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MBWhat do you do when Galaxy's Edge and Hyperspace Mountain just aren't enough? Plot a bunch of new Star Wars ride overlays of course! Today, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend Alice to talk about their favourite past overlays, which ones they'd like to see in the future, and just generally share their favourite park memories because they're all missing Disney right now. Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/AliceWhi...
Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales
October 04, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 66.1 MBIt's a special Space Waffles/Straight Out Of Home Video crossover! This week, Arezou, Candace, Bri and special guest Noor-Hal take a look at the newest holiday special featuring Star Wars Lego. Come for their favourite moments, stay for Ben Solo conspiracies, the best horror movie homages, and some (not so) surprising thoughts about Darth Maul Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https://twitter.com/BriAzmoudeh https://twitter.com/noorhal htt...
Star Wars Goes Anime: A Visions Discussion
September 27, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBStar Wars Visions is here, and the Waffles are pumped. This week Arezou and Candace are joined by fellow Waffle and resident anime fan Bri to dive into each episode of the new anime anthology series. Along the way, they make connections to their favourite Star Wars stories, share their hopes for the future of the show and debate the all important "is this canon" question. Interview with creators referenced in the episode: https://yourmoneygeek.com/star-wars-visions-james-waugh-kanako-shir...
Tempest Runner
September 20, 2021 11:00 - 26 minutes - 47.8 MBAll hail Lourna Dee, the queen of the Nihil. This week Arezou and Maggie are taking a look at the first High Republic audio drama, Tempest Runner. They wax poetic about Lourna Dee, speculate on Marchion Ro's drama-filled origins, and take Charles Soule to task for making them cry as much as Cavan Scott does. Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/maggieofthetown http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle https://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle...
Minisode: The Love Hypothesis
September 14, 2021 11:00 - 11 minutes - 21.7 MB*Mild Spoilers* It's a Reylo invasion. In this special minisode, Arezou and Maggie offer their thoughts on Ali Hazelwood's debut novel "The Love Hypothesis", inspired by one of her Reylo fics. They also talk about fan fiction in general, and other works that draw from fic to give us what canon could not. Read Arezou's review of "The Love Hypothesis here. Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/maggieofthetown http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/G...
Highlights of The High Republic Wave Two
September 06, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 98.2 MBAt long last, The High Republic has come to Space Waffles. The week, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend and Waffle Network host Maggie to talk their highlights of the High Republic's second wave of books. Their spoiler-filled discussion has angst, theories, and a lot of time spent discussing Elzar Mann's...hobbies. Follow our guest Maggie at: https://twitter.com/maggieofthetown Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/candaceisageek http://thegeekyw...
What If: Star Wars Edition
August 23, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 85 MBIt's an endless galaxy of possibilities, and we've all got those moments that make us go "hmm...what if?" This week, Arezou and Candace break down their biggest "what if theories" for the PT, OT and ST era. Some are predictable (Ben Solo and Kanan Jarrus are just fine and still breathing), some might still happen (all aboard the Good Ship Bonnec), but in classic Waffle fashion, every option leads into a discussion of their favourite parts of the saga. Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/Are...
Interview with Jason Fry
August 09, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 96.3 MBIn an exciting milestone for Space Waffles, Arezou and Candace are joined by author Jason Fry ostensibly to talk about the Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia. What happened instead was a delightful conversation about Star Wars storytelling in every "era", character arcs, and our personal relationships to the saga! Also, several segues into The Last Jedi novelization, because sometimes Arezou can't help herself. Follow our amazing guest, Jason at: https://twitter.com/jasoncfry Waffle Lin...
What Makes a Dyad?
August 02, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 42.2 MBHigh Republic Spoilers: 12:25-17:00 In a special episode of Space Waffles, Arezou and Catrina are back for even more Dyad talk! What constitutes a dyad? This is the question as they take a look at the dynamics between Rey and Ben, Anakin and Obi-Wan, and even dive into the Jedi of the High Republic. They also express their wishes for Revan and Bastilla making their return to canon, both for those who love them from Legends, and those who were too terrible at KOTOR to make it that far. Fo...
Anakin and Asajj: A Dyad in the Force?
July 26, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 85.8 MBWhat makes a Dyad? This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by Catrina to talk about potential non-romantic Dyad of the prequel era, Anakin Skywalker and Asajj Ventress. They dive into what makes these characters so compelling, speculate on the workings of the Jedi Order, and firmly hold to their resolve that the magical witch buried in a magical lake can rise once again. After all no one is ever really gone. Follow our fellow Waffle, Catrina at: https://twitter.com/ohcatrina Waffle Li...
Meet the Ewoks Part 3: Battle for Endor
July 12, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 57.6 MBEe chee wa maa, how time flies! In the final installment of the Ewok series, Arezou is joined by her friend and fellow Waffle Network host Catrina to bring things to a close with Battle for Endor. This week, they dive into larger story connections that originate with this movie, talk about the epic scale and scope of the Ewoks fight for their home, and give lots of love to the first onscreen appearance of a Nightsister. Follow our wonderful guest Catrina at: https://twitter.com/ohcatrina...
Meet the Ewoks Part 2: Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
June 28, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 58.4 MBYub yub, Ewok fans! Today, Arezou is joined by her friend Tori for part two of the Space Waffles series on Ewoks. This week, they (re)discover Caravan of Courage, express some truly strong feelings about Mace Towani, and uncover truly groundbreaking discoveries about the Star Wars Timeline! Find the Ewok Making-Of at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMLlKmrhfLM Follow our wonderful guest Tori at: https://twitter.com/theMandaTorian Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin http:/...
Meet the Ewoks Part 1: The Ewok Cartoon
June 14, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 29.2 MBWe are the wa-wa-wa-wa-wa-waffles, we don’t know what we just had to watch. Today, Space Waffles kicks off it’s three-part look at the Ewoks, beginning with the animated series. Arezou and Candace struggle to put their feelings into words. Arezou is indifferent. Candace is angry. Neither are especially nostalgic. Yub yub, listeners!
Thrawn Ascendancy: Greater Good Deep Dive
May 31, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBChissmas came early this year! Today, Arezou is joined by Thrawn aficionados Hope and Hannah to break down the latest instalment in the Thrawn: Ascendancy trilogy. Together, they tackle important topics like which of the Thrawn trilogies they prefer, how does the vibe of the story change when you remove the rest of the Galaxy Far Far Away, and most importantly: does Thrawn spend the bulk of Thrawn Alliances in a crop top? Waffle Links: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ https://twitter.com/Geek...
Tartovsky’s Clone Wars: Setting up an entire era of Star Wars Storytelling
May 24, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 66.6 MBYears before Anakin and Obi-Wan had to return Stinky the Hutt to his father Jabba, a whole different Clone Wars cartoon graced the airwaves. Today, Arezou, Candace and Bri dive into Tartovsky’s 2D Clone Wars series, and discuss all the ways in which this show informed the subsequent one, gush over the animation style and comedic plot points, and essentially turn this into a sales pitch for Bri to finally watch the 3D Clone Wars.
The Story of the Faithful Wookiee
May 17, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 27.1 MBThough the Star Wars Holiday Special isn’t on Disney+ yet, it’s only a matter of time, if this cartoon being on Disney+ is any indication. Arezou, Candace and Bri watch the 9-minute cartoon segment, “The Story of the Faithful Wookie,” and question the animation style and the strange plot, while squeeing over the adorable dinosaur and simping for Boba Fett. Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geeky_Waffle Facebook: https://ww...
Vehicles, Planets and Maggie Simpson
May 10, 2021 11:00 - 12 minutes - 9.69 MBMay the Fourth - the unofficial holiday for Star Wars fans everywhere. A day for shopping, geeking out, and watching TV specials old and new Arezou and Candace review the new Star Wars content on Disney+, share their May 4th purchases, and discuss their dream vacation planets. Drooling over Clones may or may not be a part of that.
Queen’s Potential: Padmé’s deleted Revenge of the Sith arc
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBIn honor of “Revenge of the 5th," Arezou and Candace look at the arc of the one character who meant so much to them as young girls: Padme Amidala. They deep-dive into her deleted Revenge of the Sith scenes and how they would have changed her story arc as a whole and tied her in to future Star Wars films. Padme was Murdered YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKguPEU5PLg&t=1s Waffle Links: Check out our website here: http://thegeekywaffle.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek...
Welcome to Space Waffles
April 19, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBIn the first episode of the brand new podcast on the Geeky Waffle network, Arezou and Candace share their favorite Star Wars moments and share what to expect in this new series. Come for the Luke Skywalker deep dive, stay to see how many times Arezou manages to bring up Ben Solo before Candace yells at her.
Space Waffles Are Coming Soon!
April 01, 2021 11:00 - 38 seconds - 895 KBComing to a galaxy not so far and very soon: SPACE WAFFLES. Our brand new Star Wars podcast is premiering April 19, so please subscribe! May the Waffles be with you!