Star Wars Generations Podcast • Beyond the Screen
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Episodes
Mando S2 Ep8 - Jet Pack Parkour
December 19, 2020 14:05 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBIt's the Mando season finale and the whole gang’s here to talk about it. Jeff Randle, Ashley Coffin, Paul Hoppe join Matthew Fox discuss the episode, wrap up the season, and talk about what we might see going forward. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Star Wars Universe Podcast Facebook Group, or talk to us on the p...
Big Star Wars News- Hype & Discussion
December 14, 2020 15:38 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBAhsoka gets a TV show! Kenobi gets a TV show! Disney just announced all the new Star Wars content and we are diving into questions, opinions, and theories about everything coming out! What will tie the three shows in the Mando timeline together? What is the value, and danger, of expecting any new product to not change canon? Is Anakin vs. Obi-Wan the fight we’ve all been waiting for? We dive into these questions and more. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with wha...
Mando S2 Ep7
December 12, 2020 06:16 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBMatthew teams up with Ashley Coffin and Paul Hoppe to talk about The Mandalorian, Season 2, Episode 7, The Believer. Each week we’ll be releasing a new episode soon after the next episode of The Mandalorian drops. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Star Wars Universe Podcast Facebook Group, or talk to us on the pod...
Ahsoka Primer
December 10, 2020 14:10 - 1 hour - 90.6 MBWho is Ahsoka Tano, and what role might she play in the future of the Star Wars Universe? What is her history, and where does she fit in the story of Anakin’s fall? Why did fans get so excited to see her in The Mandalorian? With The Mandalorian introducing so many characters and references from The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and other sources, we're offering a primer for those who haven’t seen (or may not remember) all those details. These episodes will get you up to speed and offer theo...
Mando S2 Ep6
December 07, 2020 15:34 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBMatthew teams up with Riki Hayashi and Paul Hoppe to talk about The Mandalorian, Season 2, Episode 6, The Tragedy. Each week we’ll be releasing a new episode soon after the next episode of The Mandalorian drops. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Star Wars Universe Podcast Facebook Group, or talk to us on the podca...
Mando Primer - Grand Admiral Thrawn
December 04, 2020 14:15 - 1 hour - 70.7 MBDo you want to know who this Grand Admiral Thrawn is, that so many folks went nuts about when Ashoka said his name? Are you a Thrawn fan but want to know more about him, or about theories of what role he might play in live action stories going forward? Riki and Matthew dive deep into a discussion of our favorite blue skinned military genius. With Mandalorian introducing so much content from The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels and other sources, we want to offer a primer for those who haven’t ...
Mando S2 EP5
November 28, 2020 18:18 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBI’ll be honest- I have no idea how to describe our discussion of Mando S2 EP 5 without massive spoilers. So I’ll just say, Paul, Ashley, Jeff, and myself loved this episode and had a lot of fun talking about why. We laughed, we cried, it was better than cats. Each week we’ll be releasing a new episode soon after the next episode of The Mandalorian drops. We’ll also be hosting an online live chat watch party every week! The watch parties will be every Friday, starting Oct 30th at 8:30 PM ES...
Mando S2 EP4
November 21, 2020 16:24 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBMatthew is back with Paul and Ashley to dive into The Mandalorian, Season 2, Episode 4- The Siege Below are two of the links we mentioned in this episode. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee’s interview on being a super-fan who got to be in Mandalorian, and why, in his words “a Korean-Canadian in the Star Wars Universe gives hope to a lot of people that dreams to come true, this is obtainable.” https://youtu.be/b8Wfwkve890 Ice Cream Man - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Willrow_Hood?fbclid=IwAR23DMW9SOF8z...
Mando S2 EP3
November 17, 2020 14:09 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBOMG Bo-Katan is back, and we learned about the different kinds of Mandalorians, and why he never takes off his mask but the rest of them do, and we’re gonna meet Ashoka Tano, and, and, and not a single frog eat gets eaten!!!!! *deep breath * Can you tell we’re a bit excited about this episode? Riki Hayashi and Jeff Randle join Matthew Fox to discuss Mando S2 EP3. Each week we’ll be releasing a new episode soon after the next episode of The Mandalorian drops. We’ll also be hosting an onlin...
Mando S2 EP2
November 09, 2020 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWas baby yoda kind of a jerk this episode? What happens when X-wing pilots pull traffic duty? And could Moff Gideon be an ex-Mandalorian himself? We’re talking Mando, Season 2, Episode 2, with Jeff Randle, Ashley Coffin, and Matthew Fox, exploring this episode and diving into Each week we’ll be releasing a new episode soon after the next episode of The Mandalorian drops. We’ll also be hosting an online live chat watch party every week! The watch parties will be every Friday, starting Oct ...
MW S2EP1
October 31, 2020 06:05 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBWe’re talking Mando, Season 2, Episode 1, with Jeff Randle, Ashley Coffin, Paul Hoppe, and Matthew Fox. WIll Mando and Bobba Fett become buddies? What did we learn about the world and the last few years? And just how many banthas had to die to take out one krayt dragon? Each week we’ll be releasing a new episode soon after the next episode of The Mandalorian drops. We’ll also be hosting an online live chat watch party every week! The watch parties will be every Friday, starting Oct 30th at...
Mando! S2 Hype S1 Review
October 28, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBMandalorian Season Two is almost here and we are pumped! We kick off our coverage by taking a look back at season one, then talking about our theories and hopes for the new season. We consider the interplay of a dark, cynical show with one of the most adorable characters ever to appear on screen, discuss what we might learn about the Great Purge and the origins of the Mandalorian Creed, and dive deep into theories about The Child, Moff Gideon, and Ahsoka. For the next 8 weeks, this podcast w...
Clones S3 Ep 15-17
October 27, 2020 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBRiki, Sarah, and Matthew go deep on the Mortis plot episodes, where Anakin, Obi-Wan and Ashoka meet living embodiments of the force, who test them. What is the nature of the force, outside of the Jedi and Sith? What was the prophecy about Anakin, and does he fulfill it? And what kind of jedi is Anakin teaching Ashoka to be? You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever els...
Movies 6 - Return of the Jedi
October 20, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBMatthew is back with a wife, a new name (Matthew Davis McCreary Fox) and an excitement to dive into Return of the Jedi! We’re talking about Vader and why he turns, how this movie holds up almost 40 years later, and why we all need more Yub-Nub in our lives. Joining Matthew are Ashley Coffin and Paul Hoppe. On a different note- as I mentioned early in this episode, I know that I have not done enough to diversity the voices being heard on this or other podcasts I’m a part of, or to lift up voi...
Clones S3 Ep 12-14
September 29, 2020 14:07 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBIt's time for the night witches! Riki, Sarah, and Matthew dive into one of the best plot arcs of the whole show as we look at Clone Wars Season 3, episodes 12-14. What does the dark side look like outside of the sith? Is magick a part of the force, or something altogether different? And is Darth Maul still alive?!? You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you ge...
Movies 5 - Empire Strikes Back
September 22, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 106 MBWe’re talking about one of the greatest Star Wars properties of all time- The Empire Strikes Back! What makes this movie so iconic? What drives Darth Vader? What makes Yoda such a good teacher, and what does a space worm eat? You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we ...
Justice for Finn- SWUP Special Episode
September 15, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 79 MB‘Do not market a black character as important and then push them aside.’ - John Boyega, GQ Magazine https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/john-boyega-interview-2020 In a recent interview, John Boyega, the actor who played Finn expressed his frustration and anger at how the character was treated in the Star Wars postquels. Jared Sylva and Matthew Westfox use that interview as a jumping off point to discuss all the potential this character had and how they weren’t realized. Could we ha...
Movies - A New Hope
September 09, 2020 15:50 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBJeff and Matthew go back to the beginning with the movie that started it all - A New Hope. How has the original held up over all these years? What is the power of seeing this so soon after Rogue One? And did we find all the ways that the prequels don’t match this existing continuity? You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Want to cont...
Clones S3 Ep 8-11
September 01, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIntergalactic politics War profiteering and a chance to find friends on the other side. And the tragic romance of a hut gangser, and his Pa'lowick femme fatale. Matthew, Riki, and Sarah dive into these questions and more as we discuss The Clone Wars, Season 3, episodes 8-11. You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Want to continue the d...
Movies - Rogue One
August 25, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBFor the first time, Matt and Jeff get to talk about a Star Wars movie they loved! We’re diving deep on Rogue One- what made this movie so good, how to do a prequel, and our take on Darth Vader telling dad puns. You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or...
Clones S3 Ep 4-7
August 19, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBGalactic politics! Mandolorian plots! Episodes without clones or droids! The Clone Wars gang is back, and we’re talking about Season 3, episodes 4-7. You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Y...
Movies 3 - Revenge of the Sith
August 11, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBOur movie reviews are (finally) back, and we're talking Revenge of the Sith. We talk about the fall of the Jedi, re-write Anakin's plot arc, decry the waste that was Natalie Portman's talent, and did that Wookie really make a Tarzan yell? (Yes. Yes he did, the subtitles prove it.)
Clones S3 EP 1-3
August 05, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBClone Wars is really hitting its stride as we start Season 3, and Riki, Sarah, and Matthew are here to talk about it. We learn about the clone training program, and how it shapes who they are today. We learn about diplomacy, and what it takes to get a neutral system to support the Republic. And we find out that Toydarians don’t have to be anti-semetic! We also get reintroduced to Boba Fet- the most murderous tween in the Galaxy. What do we learn about him and the rest of the bounty hunters?...
Live Episode Tonight!!!
August 04, 2020 20:44 - 2 minutes - 2 MBDear fans, Our regularly scheduled episode, for today will be going online soon, either today or tomorrow morning, but I wanted to let you know that tonight, August 4th, and 8pm eastern, 8pm central, we'll be recording a LIVE episode, in which we continue our movie re-watch with Star Wars III- Revenge of the Sith. You can watch at https://twitch.tv/strandedpandatv, or comment or ask questions in the chat that we'll respond to live! That will get turned into a podcast episode and posted next...
Ethics of the Clone Wars- Vacation Cast
July 28, 2020 17:04 - 1 hour - 93.6 MBI'm on vacation this week, and the internet is a lot worse than I had hoped up here, so I wasn't able to produce a new episode. Instead, here is an episode that went out on Superhero Ethics about the Ethics of the Clone Wars TV show, so it seemed deeply relevant to this 'cast as well. Enjoy, and we'll be back with new episodes soon! The Clone Wars TV show takes the well known stories of the fall of Anakin and the Jedi and gives them nuance, and moral complexity, and explores questions wi...
Clones S2 Ep 18-23
July 21, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBRiki and Sarah are back as we wrap up Season 2 of The Clone Wars. We continue our Star Wars homage to Japanese cinema with Godzilla... In.... Sppaaaccce. Are the Dugs the villains, or are the Jedi insensitive colonizers? We also get reintroduced to Boba Fet- the most murderous tween in the Galaxy. What do we learn about him and the rest of the bounty hunters? Is he the bounty hunter who rises? You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by sea...
Clone Wars Final Season Review
July 14, 2020 16:35 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBToday we’re wrapping up our watch of the final season of The Clone Wars, season 7. We’re looking at the clones and how their story plays out, we’re looking at Ashoka in her days after leaving the Jedi, and... drumroll please... we’re learning more about Order 66. Jeff and I were not able to make our schedules line up this week, but he will be back to talk about our next movie, Revenge of the Sith, soon. Meanwhile, we have two exciting pieces of news! First, the Stranded Panda Podcast Netw...
Clones S2 EP 15-17
July 07, 2020 13:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBRiki and Sara are back to talk about the Clone Wars. Today we cover Season 2, episodes 15-17. We’re looking at Senatorial politics and murder, we’re talking space combat strategy and the wisdom of giving your super secret ship that has a super specific purpose to Anakin, and we’re talking about seven samurai in space. You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you ...
Movies 2 - Attack of the Clones
June 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBJeff and Matthew continue their movie watch with Attack of the Clones! Can we find some good in this oft paned movie? How does this movie tell the story of the fall of Anakin, the Jedi, and the Republic? And after watching two hours of Anakin being creepy towards Padme, tell her how much it hurts that she won’t kiss him back AND call her m’lady throughout- is he the patron saint of the f*ck boys? You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by se...
Clones S2 Ep 12-14
June 23, 2020 16:46 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBThis week we dive into the first Mandalorian Arc of The Clone Wars. What does it mean to be neutral, during a galactic civil war? Why do the Jedi fear personal attachment, and is it a realistic goal to deny it? And is Obi-Wan the rom-com star we never knew we needed? We get into these and other questions, and have some good disagreements. You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker,...
Movies I - Phantom Menace
June 16, 2020 12:50 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBJeff and I are watching every Star Wars movie, in the chronological order of the story, and that means we’re starting with Phantom Menace! We talk about what we liked, what we didn’t, and how this movie fits into the overall story. In particular we talked about the stories we hoped the movie would tell-- the start of the fall of the republic and the fall of Anakin, and why a movie aimed at kids was the wrong choice for that particular story. You can download the episode with a right click ...
Clones S2 Ep 9-11
June 09, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBThis is our Goldilocks episode- we’ve got one Clone Wars episode that is pretty bad, one that is ok, and one that may be one of the best in the whole show. Who is a clone, if they decide not to fight in the war, and is that desertion, freedom, or both? Why does Grevious hate the Jedi so much? And why are the Jedi so susceptible to pickpockets? Riki, Sarah, and I get into those questions and more as we talk about The Clone Wars, Season 2, Episodes 9-11. You can download the episode with a ...
Mando S1 E8 - Redemption
June 02, 2020 12:55 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBWe’ve come to the end of Season 1, and there’s a lot to talk about! Is Moff Gideon a force user? Did Mando learn to trust a droid? And how is it that everyone in the galaxy forgets the Jedi ever existed every time it's convenient?!? You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with wh...
Clone Wars LAST SEASON E11
June 01, 2020 12:55 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBToday we cover Episode 11 of the last season, season 7, of The Clone Wars. Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to these episodes, so do not listen if you aren't fully caught up. We will continue releasing regular episodes on Clone Wars and Mandalorian in order on Tuesdays. Consider this a special bonus of the new season. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options fo...
Clone Wars LAST SEASON Ep 9-10
May 29, 2020 16:29 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBToday we cover Episodes 9 and 10 of the last season, season 7, of The Clone Wars. Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to these episodes, so do not listen if you aren't fully caught up. We will continue releasing regular episodes on Clone Wars and Mandalorian in order on Tuesdays. Consider this a special bonus of the new season. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got opt...
Clone Wars FINAL SEASON Ep 7-8
May 28, 2020 21:27 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBToday we cover Episodes 7 and 8 in our watch of the Clone Wars new/last season! Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to these episodes, so do not listen if you aren't fully caught up. We will continue releasing regular episodes on Clone Wars and Mandalorian in order on Tuesdays. Consider this a special bonus of the new season. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got optio...
Clone Wars FINAL SEASON Ep 5-6
May 27, 2020 12:45 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBToday we cover Episodes 5 & 6 in our watch of the Clone Wars new/last season! Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to these episodes, so do not listen if you aren't fully caught up. We will continue releasing regular episodes on Clone Wars and Mandalorian in order on Tuesdays. Consider this a special bonus of the new season. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options...
Clones S2 Ep 5-8
May 26, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBWe’ve got the grittiness of war. We’ve got zombies and horror. We’ve got Riki and Sarah back to talk about The Clone Wars, S2 Ep 5-8. Is a competitive body count part of the Jedi ethos? Is killing Geonosians the same as killing droids? And is Obi-Wan the galactic Steve Irwin? You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Want to continue the d...
Clone Wars FINAL SEASON E4
May 22, 2020 21:10 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBEpisode 3 in our watch of the Clone Wars new/last season! Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to this episode, so do not listen if you aren't fully caught up. We will continue releasing regular episodes on Clone Wars and Mandalorian in order on Tuesdays. Consider this a special bonus of the new season. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can pos...
Clone Wars FINAL SEASON E3
May 21, 2020 13:34 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBEpisode 3 in our watch of the Clone Wars new/last season! Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to this episode, so do not listen if you aren't fully caught up. We will continue releasing regular episodes on Clone Wars and Mandalorian in order on Tuesdays. Consider this a special bonus of the new season. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can pos...
Clone Wars FINAL SEASON Ep 2
May 19, 2020 20:55 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBEpisode 2 in our watch of the Clone Wars new/last season! In this episode we mention Jeff Randle's new podcast about re-writing movies/tv shows. It has actually not come out yet, and will likely be coming out under a slightly different name then what was mentioned on the episode today. Stay tuned for more news. Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to this episode, so do not listen if you aren't fully caught up. We will continue releasing regular episodes on Cl...
Mando S1 E7 - Protect the Child!
May 19, 2020 12:50 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWe’re coming to the end of the season, and the Mandolorian is getting the band back together! We talk about scary mynocks and Kuill’s last ride. We talk about The Client and the new Moff. ANd we talk about how FREAKING excited we are to watch the last episode and talk about it! You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Want to continue th...
Clone Wars FINAL SEASON Ep 1
May 19, 2020 02:10 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThe new/last season of The Clone Wars is out, and we're doing a daily episode review! Paul Hoppe joins me to talk about episode 1 of the new season, and we'll be dropping an episode every week day till we get to the end. Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to this episode, so do not listen if you aren't fully caught up. We will continue releasing regular episodes on Clone Wars and Mandalorian in order on Tuesdays. Consider this a special bonus of the new seaso...
Clones S2 Ep 1-4
May 05, 2020 12:55 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBCad Bane is back! We’re kicking off season 2 with a 3 part holocron heist, followed by a visit to the techno guild. Does war now have real consequences? Have the droids become a little menacing? And how do we feel about Sen. Clovis getting left behind? Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can post questions, or respond to our episode threads in our Star Wars Universe Podcast Fa...
Mando S1 E6
April 28, 2020 12:55 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBMando S1 Ep6 We’ve got a heist episode! This week we talk about Mandalorian, Season 1, Episode 6- The Prisoner. We talk about the Mando’s past, we talk about X-wings to the rescue, and we ask- does no one in Star Wars care about door safety? You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disa...
Clones S1 Ep 19-22
April 21, 2020 13:10 - 2 hours - 112 MBSeason 1 comes to a close with our favorite story arc to date, along with a zany one off. What are the dehumanizing effects of war, is it helpful or hurtful to show characters being racist as part of a story about why racism is wrong, and do the Hutts belong down on the Bayou? We dive into these questions and more. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! You can post questions, or res...
SWUP - Jedi & Sith
April 16, 2020 14:55 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBMatthew is moving, so no new episode this week, but enjoy this Superhero Ethics episode about the Jedi and the Sith Are the Sith the mustache twirling villains the initially appear to be, or is there a method to their madness? Where did the Jedi go wrong? Are emotions something to be held back, or fully embraced in a space wizard, and how did the Jedi and Sith codes inform each other? Jacob and Matthew jump into these questions, with the help of friend and fellow Star Wars Nerd Extraordinai...
Mando S1 E5 MW
April 07, 2020 12:45 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBWe’re going back to Tatooine! This week, we’re talking Mandalorian Season 1 Episode 5: The Gunslinger! If that title sounds like a western cliche, the episode will not disappoint. We get a classic story of the naive young bounty hunter who needs the help of a grizzled veteran to bring in a dangerous mark. And we get to find out what the sand people have been up to after the war! Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thou...
Clone War, S1, EP 15-18
March 31, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBClone War, S1, EP 15-18 What happens when a clone decides they don’t want to fight any more? What do colonialism and imperialism look like in the Star Wars world? And why do mad scientists have to have bad German accents? We talk all this and more as we dive into The Clone Wars, Season 1, Episodes 15-18. You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podc...
Mando S1 E4 - Cara Dune and the ATST
March 24, 2020 12:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBMando S1 E4 - Cara Dune & the ATST We’re back to the Mandalorian, and this time we’re talking about Episode 4: Sanctuary. We meet Cara Dune, we learn more about Mandalorian culture, we see Imperial Tech once again defeated my nature-- but we still don’t see what his face looks like! You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or wherever else you get your podcasts. Want to contin...