Star Wars Generations Podcast • Beyond the Screen
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 85 ratingsA millennial, Gen Z'er, and Gen X'er walk into a cantina...
Each of us came into Star Wars in our own way, at our own time, and there is so much we can learn from each other when those differences fuel conversation, not conflict. Join Erin, Matthew, and Alex as we share our love for the galaxy far, far away on the Star Wars Generations Podcast!
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Episodes
Tales of the Empire: Part One
May 11, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBErin, Alex, and Matthew dive into Tales of the Empire, the second season of the animated Star Wars: Tales anthology series on Disney+. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the rest of the TruStory.FM Podcast Email: ✉️ swg@theethi...
The Bad Batch • Season III, Episode 15: ‘The Cavalry Has Arrived’
May 02, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 43.4 MBStar Wars: The Bad Batch is over, but our discussion has just begun! Join Alex, Erin, and Matthew as we dive into the series finale of this great show. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the rest of the TruStory.FM Podcast Emai...
The Bad Batch • Season III, Episode 14: ‘Flash Strike’
April 27, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 19 MBBoth sides are moving the pieces into place for the series finale and Erin and Matthew are here to discuss it as we cover Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 14!Bonus content explores WHY that cantina on Tattooine didn’t allow droids as we talk about “We Don’t Serve Their Kind Here,” by Chuck Wendig, the next chapter in Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View - A New Hope. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or...
The Bad Batch • Season III, Episode 13: ‘Into the Breach’
April 20, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29.9 MBErin, Alex, and Matthew talk about the ins and outs of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3 Episode 13!Note: Matthew’s sound is a little off in this episode. We’ll make sure that gets fixed by next episode. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics,...
The Bad Batch • Season III, Episode 12: ‘Juggernaut’
April 13, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes - 45.6 MBWith Matthew relegated to comments in the chat, Erin and Alex dive into Episode 12 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3. Bonus content on upcoming Star Wars video games. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the rest of the TruS...
The Bad Batch • Season III, Episodes 10-11: ‘Identity Crisis’, ‘Point of No Return’
April 06, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 37.4 MBCan Matthew and Erin process the emotions these episodes brought up? Can we survive Alex’s absence? Can Erin hold in her laughter as Matthew makes a poignant and nuanced take that is based on a plot detail he’s totally wrong about? Check out our coverage of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 Episodes 10-11 to find out!Bonus member content: Erin’s feelings about episode 9. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree ...
The Bad Batch • Season III, Episode 9: ‘The Harbinger’
March 30, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 40.5 MBWe had a BIG reveal on this episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3 Episode 9, and Alex and Matthew are here to talk about it.The reveal was teased in the trailer, and we recorded a bonus member episode on the Star Wars book that is deeply relevant to this part of the story. This week, our bonus content – available to everyone – is an excerpt from that episode. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree wit...
The Bad Batch • Season III, Episode 8: ‘Bad Territory’
March 23, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 32.8 MBSometimes Matthew runs a tight ship, keeping the discussion moving along with the occasional tangent for education, edification, or entertainment thrown in.Today was not that day. With Matthew's video not working, and thus being unable to give his two co-hosts the "don't make me turn this podcast around" face, things went a bit off the rails. Erin showcases her Mystique cosplay, Matthew sings, Alex sows chaos, and amidst the lively detours, we still manage to get some great discussion in al...
Clones, Clones, Clones! The Bad Batch and Clone Appreciation
March 21, 2024 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBRegular guest and clone expert Danielle, aka "Written in the Star Wars," joins me to discuss the first seven episodes of Season 3 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, with a particular focus on the return of Rex and Wolfe. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhe...
The Bad Batch • Season III, Episodes 6-7: ‘Infiltration’, ‘Extraction’
March 16, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 37.9 MBErin, Alex, and Matthew dive into Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episodes 6-7.Bonus Content: Discussion of "Not for Nothing," by Mur Lafferty, the next story in Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View: A New Hope.Bonus Content: Matthew's internet died, leaving Erin and Alex talking into hot mics for 10 minutes. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’...
The Bad Batch • Season III, Episode 5: ‘The Return’
March 09, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes - 24.7 MBMatthew is out this week, but Erin and Alex have all the hot takes on Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 5, titled "The Return."The duo delves into the dynamics between Hunter and Crosshair — exploring the complexities of their brotherhood — and discusses Wrecker's unique knack for uniting the team. They also ponder over why the Bad Batch could really use a pet.Members: don't miss our bonus segment on "The Luckless Rodian," a captivating story by Renée Ahdieh from the anthology Sta...
The Bad Batch • Season III, Episode 4: ‘A Different Approach’
March 02, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes - 41.8 MBCan Omega and Crosshair find a way to work together? What has Alex so excited about Project Necromancer? Can our hosts stick to this episode without diving into a discussion of Saw Gerrera, Andor, the ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to fight the empire, and events in our own world? (That one is clearly a "no.")We continue our journey along with Crosshair, Omega, Hunter, Wrecker, and the rest of our favorites in our coverage of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, season 3, episode 4: "A Different Approach". Wi...
The Bad Batch • S3 E1-3: ‘Confined’, ‘Paths Unknown’, ‘Shadows of Tantiss’
February 24, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBJoin hosts Matthew Fox and Erin McGowan as they dive deep into the first three episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, season three. They analyze key plot points, discuss character arcs and development, explore major themes, and speculate on what's to come in the rest of the season. Whether you're a diehard Star Wars fan or just enjoy compelling storytelling, this episode offers insight that will leave you eagerly anticipating the next episodes.Key Questions Discussed: How did Omega and Cros...
The Bad Batch • Season 3 Primer / The Bad Batch • Season 2 Wrap-Up • Rebroadcast
February 20, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBIt’s Erin’s world - we’re just living in it! With Matthew and Alex unavailable, Erin McGowan (Lady Tano Presents) goes over the key characters and plot points of Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 2 and all the reasons she's so excited for the upcoming season 3. Her mini episode leads into a rebroadcast of our The Bad Batch Season 2 Wrap Up episode we did after the last season finished.Whether you're a diehard Batcher, or you've never seen an episode but might check out season 3, this is the e...
Attack of the Clones
February 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBCould the Galactic Republic have just let the Separatists go? Is Padawan Anakin a romantic figure or a walking red flag? Does Jango Fett get a bad rap, and can we find things in this movie to love, and how freaking cool were seismic charges?Alex, Erin, & Matthew dive into Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. We explore the above questions and more, including:Was Count Dooku right in what he said to Obi-Wan Kenobi? Did he intend to join with Kenobi against Darth Sidious? What draws ...
The Phantom Menace
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBJoin hosts Erin McGowan, Alex Kormann, and Matthew Fox as they discuss Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. What was our first viewing of the movie like? How have our feelings on it changed over the years? We discuss what we liked and what didn’t work for us, how the movie fit into the version of the past the Original Trilogy paints, and then dive into ethical questions such as the nature of the Force, was Qui-Gon Jinn wrong to try and use mind tricks on Watto, and why Natalie Portman...
Rebels • S4 E15 — Final Episode
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBJoin host Matthew Fox and guests Riki Hayashi and Sarah Hayashi as we discuss the Star Wars Rebels series finale, "Family Reunion and Farewell." They explore the events of the last episode, analyze key character arcs, praise the show's found family theme, and share their thoughts on what makes it a satisfying conclusion. Overview of the finale's plot wrapping up the Lothal storyline and showing where the characters end up 5 years later after Return of the Jedi Strong performances from rec...
Original Trilogy In Review
January 25, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 42.5 MBWe wrap up our discussion of the Star Wars original trilogy—things we noticed, favorite characters and storylines, issues, and parts of which we want more.Key Discussion Points Our greater appreciation for the original trilogy and characters like Han, Luke, and Leia after analyzing them more closely as adults We examine issues around the "Slave Leia" outfit and the need for more diversity in the original trilogy casts Lucas was a creative visionary but needed editors and collaborators to...
Bonus Episode: Bad Batch • S3 Trailer
January 24, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBThe first trailer for season three of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is live, and Alex Kormann joins me to talk about it!Stay tuned for episode coverage of Hunter, Wrecker, Echo, Crosshair, and Omega, starting in February. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Super...
Feedback Roundup
January 18, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes - 32.3 MBWith Matthew delayed by Midwest weather, Alex & Erin dive into some fan questions about Return of the Jedi, the debate over slave/Jabba's slayer Leia, and Alex's continued efforts to work Revenge of the Sith into every conversation possible!Bonus content for members, hear Erin gives her version of a Krayt Dragon roar, while they talk about "Rites," by John Jackson Miller, a short story in From a Certain Point of View: A New Hope. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you...
Rebels • S4 E13-14
January 11, 2024 11:00 - 54 minutes - 82 MBThis week Matthew and Riki discuss two pivotal episodes from season 4 of Star Wars Rebels. In episode 13, "A World Between Worlds," we're introduced to a mystical realm that connects all of time and space in the Star Wars universe. Ezra is able to pull Ahsoka from her fateful duel with Darth Vader in this mystical world between worlds. While captivating visually, Matthew and Riki have some concerns about introducing this level of power over time and space into the Star Wars canon. It could ...
2023 Star Wars Year in Review
January 04, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes - 52.9 MBJoin hosts Matthew Fox and Erin McGowan, plus regular guest Danielle (Written in the Star Wars), as they recap an exciting year in the Star Wars galaxy! The trio of fans reflects on standout moments from new shows, books, comics and more in 2023.Disney+ series like Ahsoka and The Mandalorian deliver compelling new characters and long-awaited live action appearances. The subtle bonds between Ahsoka and Sabine resonate, while shifty new villain Shin leaves an impression. Seeing legendary stra...
Return of the Jedi
December 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBEwoks, yay or nay? Yub Nub or Victory Celebration? Why does Luke defeat Vader, and how does this movie stand up 40 years later? These are just some of the questions we dive into as we talk about Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi!With bonus content about “The Red One”, by Rae Carson, the next chapter in Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View - The Empire Strikes Back. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or dis...
The Empire Strikes Back
December 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWe dive into one of the most beloved Star Wars movies—The Empire Strikes Back!Here is the article Matthew mentioned about changes to the scene between Vader and the Emperor from the original to the remastered version of the movie.Members get bonus content on the next story in From a Certain Point of View: A New Hope, “Reirin”, by Sabaa Tahir. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or...
Ahsoka • S1 E8
December 17, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 67.3 MBErin and I finished our episode-by-episode coverage of Ahsoka as we discuss episode eight! We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the rest of the TruStory.FM Podcast Email: ✉️ [email protected] 𝕏: SWGenerations Facebook: Th...
Ranking the Movies
December 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBAlex, Erin, & Matthew discuss their rankings of all 11 of the live action Star Wars movies! We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the rest of the TruStory.FM Podcast Email: ✉️ [email protected] 𝕏: SWGenerations Facebook: T...
Ahsoka • S1 E7
December 10, 2023 11:00 - 58 minutes - 54.9 MBWhat is Thrawn's plan? How do we feel about live action Ezra, and just how hilariously lost will perennial co-hosts Erin & Alex get without founding host Matthew to guide the ship! All that and more on this discussion of Ahsoka, Season 1, Episode 7. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about thi...
Ahsoka • S1 E6
December 09, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 51.7 MBWith Matthew unavailable, Erin invites cosplayer and Star Wars fan extraordinaire Alex Kormann to co-host as they talk about Ahsoka, episode 6! We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the rest of the TruStory.FM Podcast Email: ✉️ sw...
A New Hope
December 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBWe kick off our intergenerational discussion of the movies with the one that started it all - Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope!Bonus content: "Stories in the Sand," by Griffin McElroy (yes, THAT Griffin, of My Brother, My Brother, and Me and other McElroy fame). Note: We recorded an earlier episode on ranking the movies, which had some technical difficulties, but will be coming soon. It will include bonus content of the story we skipped, "The Sith of Datawork" by Ken Liu. We’ve started the...
Rebels • S4 E11-12
December 03, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 84.3 MBThe crew of the Ghost each deals with tragedy in their own way in Star Wars Rebels seasons 4 episodes 11 and 12, and Riki and I are here to talk about it.Note: This episode was recorded during the hiatus. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics,...
Who Is Your Ahsoka?
November 30, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 41.1 MBErin and Alex Share Their Exciting Experiences Meeting Ahsoka Voice Actress Ashley EcksteinWith Matthew away, Erin and Alex reminisce about their wonderful experiences meeting voice actress Ashley Eckstein, who voices Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars and Rebels, at Twin Cities Comic Con.They discuss: Waiting in line for hours and their eager anticipation to meet her How thoughtful, warm-hearted and engaged Ashley was with every fan Ashley's embodiment of Ahsoka through her charity work and ...
We’re Back! Star Wars Generations!
November 30, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 35.1 MBIntroducing Star Wars Generations - A New Voice for All Star Wars FansIn this first episode under a new name, hosts Matthew Fox, Erin McGowan, and Alex Kormann introduce themselves and the vision for their rebranded podcast - Star Wars Generations!They discuss: Their personal histories with Star Wars and the movies/shows that meant the most growing up How Star Wars appeals across generations, and their goal is to represent diverse perspectives The shows, topics and characters they're mos...
Ahsoka • S1 E5
November 28, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBA Deep Dive into Ahsoka Episode 5: Anakin's Return, Young Ahsoka, and ClonesIn this spoiler-filled discussion of Star Wars: Ahsoka episode 5, host Matthew Fox is joined by cosplayer Erin McGowan and photographer Alex Kormann to unpack everything that happened in this emotional installment.Topics covered include: Their reactions to seeing Hayden Christensen as Anakin again with Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka How the episode explores Ahsoka's unresolved trauma and guilt over Anakin's fall to the d...
Ahsoka • S1 E4
November 24, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBThis week on Star Wars Universe Podcast, hosts Matthew Fox and Erin McGowan are joined by professor Matthew Kapell to discuss the huge revelations in episode 4 of the new Disney+ series Ahsoka. In this mid-season episode, Ahsoka takes a shocking fall in her fight against the mysterious Balen, leading to an emotional reunion years in the making between Ahsoka and her former master, Anakin Skywalker.For the first time ever, the fan-favorite Jedi pairing are brought to life in stunning live ac...
Ahsoka • S1 E3
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 52.9 MBErin joins me to talk about episode 3 of the Ahsoka TV show.We recorded this shortly after the episode first came out, but held it back until now to respect the strikes by the SAG and WGA unions.Thank you to everyone who has been patient with us during the strikes. I'm thrilled to be uploading the content we recorded during the strike, as well as some new stuff coming soon, including exciting news about some changes to the podcast! We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from y...
Rebels • S4 E9-10
November 21, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 81.3 MBRiki and Matthew are back talking Star Wars: Rebels, Season 4, Episodes 9-10!Bonus member content about From a Certain Point of View! We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about my podcasts as well as the rest of the TruStory.FM Podcast Email: ✉️ [email protected] 𝕏: EthicalPanda77 F...
Ahsoka • S1 E1-2
November 20, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBDanielle and Erin join me to talk about episodes 1-2 of the Ahsoka TV show! Bonus content about characters from other Star Wars media we hope to see in Ahsoka.We recorded this shortly after the episode first came out, but held it back until now to respect the strike.Thank you to everyone who has been patient with us during the strikes. I'm thrilled to be uploading the content we recorded during the strike, as well as some new stuff coming soon, including exciting news about some changes to ...
Star Wars Animation • Favorite Moments • Rebroadcast
November 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBRead more about the results of the WGA strike here. Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here. Another blast from the past, as we prepare for the podcast relaunch with our new podcast hosts! Enjoy this great episode of Paul and I discussing our favorite moments from Star Wars Animation, and stay tuned for our new episodes on Dec 7th! Matthew wrote down his favorite moments. Paul was too lazy (lol). Matthew's Favorite Moments from Star Wars Animation Ahsoka and Vader duel, Rebels Season ...
Update & Book Club • Darth Plagueis • rebroadcast
November 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBRead more about the results of the WGA strike here. Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here. Update on when we'll be returning with new episodes, followed by an old favorite - our episode on Darth Plagueis.Who was Palpatine, and what led him to the Sith? What led Count Dooku to turn his back on the Jedi and the Republic? Who was Darth Plagueis and what role did he play in the Star Wars saga? Brian V. Klein, Paul Hoppe and Matthew Fox explore these questions and more as they dive into t...
Ahsoka: The Novel
October 12, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBRead more about the results of the WGA strike here. Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here. Before she got her own TV show, even before her defining experiences in Clone Wars Season 7, Ahsoka Tano got her own book—the first of the new Disney canon. Author E.K. Johnston tells the story of Ahsoka's first years after Order 66, and Erin McGowan joins me to dive into the book and what it means for Ahsoka and the wider Star Wars world.Erin grew up on the prequels and Clone Wars and has a lo...
Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy • Thrawn: Treason
October 05, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBRead more about the results of the WGA strike here. Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here. Is Thrawn committing treason against the Galactic Empire, or against the Chiss Ascendancy? Is an Imperial Governor's theft of the Galactic Empire's resources a form of treason, or is it treason even for a high ranking Imperial officer? Is Eli Vanto a traitor to the Empire? Is anyone in Timothy Zahn's Thrawn: Treason not committing some kind of treason against someone?!? Thrawn: Treason is full ...
Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy • Thrawn: Alliances
September 28, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBLearn more about the WGA strike here. Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here. So, Darth Vader and Admiral Thrawn walk into a bar. No wait, Thrawn and Anakin Skywalker walk into a bar. Those aren’t the starts of jokes - they both literally happen in "Thrawn: Alliances," book two of the Star Wars: Thrawn trilogy by Timothy Zahn kicked off by "Thrawn," and Danielle is back to talk about it with me.Danielle is a PhD researcher who spends too much time thinking about Star Wars and The Last...
Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy • Thrawn
September 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBLearn more about the WGA strike here. Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here. Who is Admiral Thrawn? Why did he join the Imperial Navy, how did he rise to the position of Grand Admiral, and what does his background tell us about him and the Empire itself? Danielle (Written in the SW) joins me to discuss "Thrawn", book one of the Star Wars: Thrawn trilogy written by Timothy Zahn in the Disney canon.Danielle is a PhD researcher who spends too much time thinking about Star Wars and The L...
Master & Apprentice
September 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBLearn more about the WGA strike here. Learn more about the SAG-AFTRA strike here. Riki Hayashi joins me to discuss "Master & Apprentice," the Claudia Grey novel that explores the relationship between Qui-Gon and a young Obi-Wan, alongside flashbacks to Qui-Gon's own upbringing under Dooku. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!You can post questions or respond to our episode threads in our...
Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade
September 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBWhat leads a Jedi to the dark side, and who bears responsibility? How did the Clone Wars hinder the Jedi in aiding struggling padawans, and how did Palpatine exploit this? Matthew and guest Danielle discuss these questions surrounding Delilah S. Dawson's "Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade." Purchase this book to support the Star Wars Universe Podcast.Danielle is a PhD researcher who immerses themselves in Star Wars, The Last of Us, and tackling an endless TBR pile. Follow them on TikTok writt...
Cosplay with Guest Erin McGowan
August 31, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 40.1 MBErin McGowan joins me to talk about Cosplay. We talk about the community, how to become a part of it, and some of the questions it raises about fandom and how we interact with the stories we love and each other. Erin McGowan grew up on the prequels and Clone Wars and has a LOT to say about all things Star Wars-related! She also cosplays as her all-time favorite character – Ahsoka. Learning to build a cosplay has brought so much joy to her life, and she does all she can to share that with othe...
Glup Shittos: The Obscure Characters Somebody Loves
August 24, 2023 10:05 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBStar Wars fans love their Glup Shittos. But what does that term mean? Riki and Sarah join me to talk about Glup Shittos, why they are such a great part of fandom, and some of our listener’s favorites! As a lifelong Star Wars fan — no, really, his parents took him to a Star Wars film as a 2-year-old — Riki loves the technical side of things. He’s spent more time looking at starship specs than he would like to admit and obsesses over the lack of safety standards on Imperial ship designs. Where...
Lightsabers & Martial Arts
August 17, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBStar Wars has inspired an incredible range of creative minds, who make everything from art, to cosplay, to original music, to lightsabers! Friendly Neighbor Master Alan of Level Up Sabers joins me to talk about lightsabers and how decades as a martial arts instructor has shaped his view of the stories we love. Alan has been kind enough to offer a discount code for lightsabers! Listen to find out more. Master Alan first saw Star Wars in the long ago days of the late 1900s—when Friendly Neig...
Lost Stars - A Star Wars Novel
August 10, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWhat does romance look like in the Star Wars setting? What happens when two childhood friends grow up believing in the peace and stability the empire will bring, only to witness the destruction of Alderaan? Claudia Gray explores these questions in her great novel Star Wars: Lost Stars, and Riki joins me to talk about it! Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To show your support for this podcast, and all things Ethical Panda, please join us at - https://www.patreon.com/thee...
The Hidden Fortress - The Samurai Movie that Inspired George Lucas
August 03, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBWhat is The Hidden Fortress, and how did it influence George Lucas as he came up with Star Wars? Paul Hoppe joins me to talk about this Kurosawa classic about peasants and samurai in feudal Japan. Patrons get access to bonus content with every episode! To show your support for this podcast, and all things Ethical Panda, please join us at - https://www.patreon.com/theethicalpanda Paul Christopher Hoppe AKA ZenMadman is a writer, teacher, and student of poker, chess, language, and life. Find ...