Across the Stars: Recent Episodes
Rowan Wood
Across the Stars is an interactive show where we discuss everything Star Wars, spanning from reviews, news, commentaries, games and more. If it's Star Wars, we cover it.
Along with new guest George, Rowan and Sebastian conclude their coverage of Obi-Wan Kenobi with a season-wide discussion.
Read Rowan’s written breakdown of episode six: https://theinventionofdreams.com/obi-wan-kenobi-concludes-the-series-with-confidence-part-vi-recap/
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Rowan and Sebastian review and break down the latest episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi, including the necessity of the series, new characters, and the flashbacks we all wanted!
Read Rowan’s written breakdown of episode four: https://theinventionofdreams.com/obi-wan-kenobi-part-iv-retreads-the-franchise-in-a-bid-for-nostalgia-part-iv-recap/
Read Rowan’s written breakdown of episode five: https://theinventionofdreams.com/obi-wan-kenobi-part-v-draws-the-series-closer-to-an-unsatisfying-conclusion-with-the-best-episode-yet-part-v-recap/
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Rowan and Sebastian review and break down the latest episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi, including the return of Darth Vader, clunky writing, and the boiling point! Additionally, there is some news from Star Wars Celebration that deserves attention.
Read Rowan’s written breakdown of episode three: https://theinventionofdreams.com/obi-wan-kenobi-is-haunted-by-the-past-as-it-reaches-midseason-part-iii-recap/
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Rowan and Sebastian review and break down the first two episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi!
Read Rowan’s written breakdown of episode one: https://theinventionofdreams.com/obi-wan-kenobi-begins-with-the-best-star-wars-premiere-yet-part-i-recap/
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A week before the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Sebastian and Rowan do a final run-through of what they expect and hope from the series.
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In honor of May the 4th, Sebastian and Rowan head over to starwars.com and sample some of their themed personality quizzes.
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Rowan and Sebastian continue their Clone Wars rewatch, covering some of the best (and worst) episodes that the series has to offer.
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Rowan and Sebastian get started on what some agree to be the best Star Wars television series and cover the first five episodes of The Clone Wars!
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In the landmark 900th episode of Enterprising Young Men, Sebastian and Rowan welcome a special, up-and-coming guest to discuss the original pilot for the Original Series, breaking down its easter eggs and connections to the expanded universe, in addition to reflecting on their lives as best friends.
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We're having Anson Mount (Discovery) and Patrick Stewart (Picard) on the podcast next week for another basic-ass episode! Check out our previous interview with Patrick here!
Rowan and Sebastian break down recent Star Wars-related news stories and break down the trailer for the Disney+ series centering around everyone’s favorite bearded gent, Obi-Wan Kenobi!
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Rowan and Sebastian quiz each other on iconic (and more likely obscure) Star Wars quotes, with varying levels of difficulty and point value. Who will win?
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Hayden rejoins Rowan and Sebastian to break down the final two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett, including intriguing conversations about fan service, surprise characters, timeline confusion and BOBA FETT RIDING A FREAKING RANCOR!
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On a fun diversion from the main storyline, Pedro Pascal returns to the Star Wars universe in his new starring role in The Book of Boba Fett! Rowan and Sebastian break down the most recent episodes, including lore connections, gorgeous imagery, soothing seismic charges and more.
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YES! They weren’t terrible, but they weren’t exactly golden either. The Family Guy trilogy of Star Wars parodies concludes with arguably the most lackluster of the trilogy, but it’s still a lot of fun. Rowan and Sebastian are back with their thoughts on It’s a Trap!
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The series continues...but does it improve? Hayden joins us once again to break down the second and third episodes, which bring in some very interesting new factors to the Star Wars universe.
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Meanwhile, at the Legion of Doom, Rowan and Sebastian are reviewing the next parody on their list, and it‘s...um...well, it‘s another Family Guy. Guess we‘re stuck with this one, huh?
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Star Wars is taking over Disney+ with the first official Mandalorian spinoff, and Rowan, Sebastian and Hayden are here with a breakdown. Does The Book of Boba Fett measure up to its predecessor and its lead character, or does it leave more to be desired?
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The internet is rife with Star Wars parodies; some of them are excellent, and some of them are terrible. The first of the three Family Guy parody episodes falls somewhere in the middle. Connor Daniels once again joins Rowan and Sebastian to break down the special and where it fits on the franchise spectrum.
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Disney+ Day may or may not have been a success, but it was quite underwhelming for Star Wars fans. Rowan and Sebastian break down what little we got, in addition to straying into extra-galactic territory with some Marvel announcements.
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Luckily, The Book of Boba Fett just dropped its first trailer so we have plenty to discuss! Rowan and Sebastian break down the implications for the overall universe, characters' new looks, and the most important topic of all: how does Boba look so darn good?!
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If we have to suffer through it, so do you. The Clone Wars movie was intended as a backdoor pilot for the show, but the show ended up doing all the heavy lifting on its own. Hayden stops by Across the Stars once again to break down the last pre-Disney Star Wars theatrical release.
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Is it made for kids, or can it be enjoyed by all ages (such is the case with most LEGO specials)? That is one of many questions pondered by first-time guest Connor Daniels, as he breaks down the latest LEGO Star Wars special with Rowan and Sebastian.
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Star Wars is straying into bold new territory, and we are here for it. Sebastian and Rowan cycle through the first season of Visions, analyzing its anime components and Star Wars elements alike.
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Across the Stars returns next week!
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Across the Stars returns later this month!
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Sebastian and Rowan ease into their break by throwing out some thoughts about the upcoming sophomore season of The Bad Batch.
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Tommy and Hayden join Rowan and Sebastian to (sort of) discuss the finale of The Bad Batch, and offer a retrospective on the first season as a whole.
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Unfortunately, they made a sequel to the godawful 1984 TV movie, and we are, even more unfortunately, obligated to cover it. At least Hayden is joining us to share in the pain this time.
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Thrawn, the standout character from Heir to the Empire, has been covered in the past, but now Rowan and Sebastian are delving into the book itself -- including its implications for the larger Legends universe, the romance between Luke and Mara Jade, and a Wookiee that may or may not speak English.
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This is it. The final round. The last stand. The crème de la crème of Star Wars podcast Jeopardy champions duke it out in the final installment of our anniversary game. Will Dr. Wright win, as expected, or will Xander or Kiran steal the win out from under him? Only one way to find out...
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The final pre-championship Jeopardy is underway, this time featuring Kiran, Cam and Gabriel!
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From Ryloth to Raxus, Orn Free Taa to Avi Singh, dejarik to Chopper, the latest episodes of The Bad Batch have offered absolutely exceptional worldbuilding and fun twists.
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Dr. Wright, Tommy Tomasian and Dan Cousins compete in the second edition of our one-year anniversary Jeopardy game!
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Kicking off our one-year celebration is the first of our Jeopardy championship. Five contestants battle it out for Star Wars knowledge supremacy...who will prevail? Listen to find out, and be sure not to miss subsequent installments in the coming weeks!
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The Bad Batch have returned, and they have more on their plate than ever. The inhibitor chips have been activated, Rex is back and WAIT WHAT?! Was that CAD BANE?!? This show just got exponentially better...
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Having learned something they already know, Rowan and Sebastian subject themselves to the first Ewok TV movie from the early 1980s. Caravan of Courage is slow, dull and senseless, bur does it have any worth? That is what will be debated this week on a band-new Across the Stars!
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Eliza Hackler rejoins Across the Stars for a discussion about the seminal Star Wars Legends novel Heir to the Empire, and its biggest and most important character, Grand Admiral Thrawn. Is his Legends backstory equally as interesting as his new canon one? Did his character really need to be rebooted? We have all the tidbits and more in our new episode!
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Did Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru end up becoming stormtroopers? Did Han Solo pull the trigger for his son? These are some of the insane (and sometimes rational) Star Wars theories that Danial Cousins has returned to the podcast to discuss!
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The Bad Batch has proven to be one of the all-time best Star Wars television series, and it only has five episodes so far! In the latest episode of Across the Stars, Rowan and Sebastian review and recap the latest four, discussing the inclusion of Fennec Shand and connections to the original trilogy, among other things.
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Star Wars, a generation-spanning franchise, has touched the hearts of many, but what lots do not know is how much of the stories presented in the nine films are actually inspired by true historical events. Mr. Christopher Abel joins Rowan and Sebastian to break these down, and how exactly they fit into the vision of George Lucas!
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Was that clumsy Gungan merely a patsy, or was he the one pulling the strings the entire time? Dan Cousins rejoins Across the Stars to break down the (in)famous Darth Jar Jar theory, and discusses if there is any merit behind it.
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Dave Filoni has graced us with yet another Star Wars animated series, this one set in the immediate “Aftermath” of Order 66 and the near-extinction of the Jedi. It’s the Bad Batch, folks! Rowan and Sebastian review the pilot episode and imagine the things yet to come over the next fifteen weeks...
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Nothing divisive about this one! The Rise of Skywalker ended the Skywalker Saga, but at what cost? Newly re-elected Supreme Chancellor Kiran joins Rowan and Sebastian to break down what exactly went wrong with the Rise of Skywalker, and if there is anything possibly redeemable about the third film in the sequel trilogy. Happy May the 4th!
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After the original run of Samurai Jack, Genndy Tartakovsky made a series of Star Wars animated shorts that revolutionized the concept of the Clone Wars in between the release of Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. Kiran once again joins Rowan and Sebastian to break down and review the second collection of those shorts, this one an immediate prequel to RotS.
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After the original run of Samurai Jack, Genndy Tartakovsky made a series of Star Wars animated shorts that revolutionized the concept of the Clone Wars in between the release of Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith. Kiran joins Rowan and Sebastian to break down and review the first collection of those shorts.
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Canto Bight (arguably the most divisive point) is now over, but The Last Jedi itself is not, Brennen and Dr. Wright are still here, so it's time to discuss the (objectively) best moments in the film, and perhaps in all of Star Wars. But we know, the big question remains: are the people on this podcast ever going to agree on the movie as a whole? Find out in PART TWO of our review...
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Is it time to review the most divisive Star Wars film of all time? I think it is...but we would not even think of doing it without guests! Rowan and Sebastian have very different opinions on The Last Jedi, so Brennen and Dr. Wright have arrived to back them up. Is it the worst Star Wars film, is it mediocre, or is it among the best? Listen to find out, we may or may not come to a conclusion in PART ONE of our review...
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Is this a Last Jedi review? Absolutely NOT! Rowan and Sebastian are joined by Erin McInerney as they review the 1987 Mel Brooks classic spoof Spaceballs, full of brilliant physical comedy and clever timing, with some excellent (and other so-so) performances to boot!
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The upcoming Obi-Wan TV show has added a whopping TEN (10) new cast members, and a brand-new trailer for The Bad Batch has been released! Rowan and Sebastian analyze the news and what it could mean for the future of Star Wars on Disney+!
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The Force Awakens debuted in 2015, and was poised to be the indicator of Disney's future success with the Star Wars franchise. As it turns out, it was the least divisive film of the sequel trilogy. Cam Bozora joins Rowan and Sebastian to break down the film that introduced us to Rey, Finn, Poe and Kylo Ren, along with the heartbreak of losing a beloved Star Wars icon and an apparently lucrative cameo for Mark Hamill.
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Never heard of the Bechdel Test? Not a problem! If you have, you might be surprised to learn which of the Star Wars films pass and which ones don't...
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Do you feel the urge to say “General Kenobi” at every “Hello there” that’s thrown your way? Then this episode is for you! Hayden rejoins Rowan and Sebastian to discuss MEMES, the epicenter of modern internet Star Wars fandom. So grab some death sticks and settle in for a Star Wars-themed discussion on the indefinable internet jokes.
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Everything is proceeding as we have foreseen, as our coverage of the Original Trilogy comes to an end with Return of the Jedi.
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With the reading over and done with, some of the cast reunites for a spirited discussion in which comparisons are drawn between Duel of the Fates and the “real” episode 9, Rise of Skywalker; Disney’s handling of minority characters is criticized; and the modern definition of a controversy is debated, among other topics of discussion.
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The First Order closes in as our heroes make a desperate attempt at a final rebellion in our final episode of the Duel of the Fates script reading!
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Rey, Poe, Finn and Rose continue their journey across the galaxy in an alternate Episode IX as we continue our script reading of Duel of the Fates!
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The production of Episode IX was off to a rough start, and it turns out the first version that was written was completely scrapped and redone. Along with a number of guests (first time and returning), Rowan and Sebastian embark to read the script and discover its secrets!
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Laugh it up, fuzzball! Brennen Savery returns to the podcast to review the widely agreed-upon best film in the original trilogy, The Empire Strikes Back, where the outcome is hazy, the battles are visually stunning, and Darth Vader drops a major reveal...that we all already knew. However, we must unlearn what we have learned, so as to properly enjoy it.
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From Darthenshmirtz to T-16 Skyhoppers, the Phineas and Serb Star Wars special will go down in history as one of the best animated Star Wars crossovers of all time. Brennen Savery (long-time listener, first-time guest) joins Sebastian and Rowan to break down the iconic episode and their memories behind it.
And by the way, none of this is canon, so you can just relax.
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The no-longer-canon universe of Star Wars had some strange inhabitants (even stranger than Babu Frik, mind you!) but some of them just seem too crazy to be real. In this special episode, Rowan and Sebastian are joined by some special guests to play a game where they discover exactly what is real and what could never be. This is the Star Wars Legends Character Quiz!
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The infamous holiday special of 1978 is somewhat of a myth to Star Wars fans. Today, Rowan and Sebastian (along with returning special guest Dr Wright!) disassemble the mythos of the much-maligned special, including its origins, highlights and musical numbers (yes, we're as surprised as you are).
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There's a lot to look forward to in 2021, but for now we have a season finale to discuss! Rowan and Sebastian (and Gabriel) break down the Mandalorian Season 2 finale, examining expanded universe reference obvious misdirections and so much more!
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Who knew that, after a number of on and off fillers, the second season of The Mandalorian would really start to shine in its sixth episode, and improve even more for its seventh! Rowan and Sebastian review the two latest episodes, seismic charges and all!
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Yesterday, Disney announced a ridiculous amount of in-development Star Wars projects, and naturally that means we have opinions on it! Rowan and Sebastian discuss everything revealed at the Disney Investors Day, including Obi-Wan news, a fascinating new animated project, a Lando series and much more!
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We've made it to the classics! Rowan and Sebastian dive into the film that started it all, A New Hope, and discuss all manner of things: GONK Droids, David Prowse, Harrison Ford's charming persona, identical Rodians and more! This is an episode you will not want to miss!
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Every episode of The Mandalorian is starting to feel the same, but that's fine -- as long as they diversify the guest cast and give the fans what they want! Episodes four and five certainly did that, in their own ways. Rowan and Sebastian break them down and speculate what could be next for Mando and Grogu!
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What would happen if Rey was able to travel across the entire Star Wars timeline, and every major hero and villain clashed in an epic brawl on Tatooine? Look no further folks...the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special has all the answers! And they're...kind of disappointing. Kiran and Dan join Rowan and Sebastian for an informal discussion with pep!
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We're already three weeks into Mandalorian Season 2!? Oh, how pandemic time flies! Mando visits an ice planet, meets a Frog Lady, and tussles with a Quarren in the new batch of hit-or-miss episodes. Is this the Way? Let's find out...
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Before Solo came along, we were treated to a remarkably fun, if not superfluous, entry in the Star Wars sags. Rowan and Sebastian review Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and discuss everything from exciting additions to canon, questionable cameos and THAT Darth Vader scene...
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The Disney gods have graciously blessed us with the Season 2 premiere of The Mandalorian, so of course, it's time for a discussion! Rowan and Sebastian head to a galaxy far, far away to revisit the Razor Crest and its enigmatic owner...
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Rowan and Sebastian, rejoined by (Supreme Chancellor) Kiran Denbow, recap the first season of The Mandalorian in preparation for the incoming second season! This is the way.
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Rowan and Sebastian (joined by new guest Hayden) keep up with the latest Star Wars media, and this week, the hot topic of discussion is the very recently announced and now-released game, Star Wars Squadrons! Does it stack up to other Star Wars games, in terms of gameplay and story? Listen to the podcast hosts tell all...
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We're on our way to the slums of Corellia, the battlefields of Mimban and the muted revolutions of Kessel for the Star Wars anthology movie that everyone watched, enjoyed, and promptly forgot about. That's right, it's Solo: A Star Wars Story!
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Dr. Mark Wright joins Sebastian and Rowan to discuss classic Star Wars video games, their contributions to canon (and legends alike) and weird, useless elements of the Star Wars universe -- such as Davin Felth, the stormtrooper who said “Look sir, droids!” and received a two-page backstory in the Essential Guide to Characters.
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The heroes battle and the Republic falls in the agreed-upon best of the prequel trilogy. Sebastian and Rowan recap the film in intricate depth, including some interesting cameos and fun behind-the-scenes facts. On to the anthology films!
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“This is the way.” For Rowan and Sebastian, ‘the way’ just so happens to be discussing and breaking down the brand-new trailer for the upcoming season of The Mandalorian! Who else is excited?!
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How do we sum up our childhood in one forty-minute episode? See how we did with our episode focusing on LEGO STAR WARS, the toy that lets Star Wars fans hoard building blocks for years until they amass a greater value! What could be more fun?!
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Don’t be afraid...we’re reviewing Attack of the Clones! Rowan and Sebastian talk for WAY too long about the lowest point of the prequels, but we have fun with it!
Can you believe we’ve already done seven episodes?! What can we say, we’re simple men trying to make our ways in the universe. This podcast may just be a stopping place on our road to a galaxy far, far away...
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Garindan or Salicious Crumb? A desert island lifestyle with Darth Vader or Jar Jar Binks? Play along with our Star Wars-themed Would You Rather? game, guest starring Cam Bozora.
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What does Din Djarin's future hold? Sebastian and Rowan, joined by Mackenzie DeMello, discuss that question and many more. Also, Mackenzie briefly recaps the origins of the Mandalorians, and we finally decide on what to call the infant Yoda-like creature. Is it Baby Yoda? Is it The Child? You'll have to listen to find out.
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Sebastian and Rowan tackle the first chronological Star Wars film, and the beginning of the infamous Prequels, THE PHANTOM MENACE. Is it as bad as people say? How good is George Lucas at tackling galactic politics? Why is Kiera Knightley's acting so flat? Unfortunately we don’t have all the answers, but we do know one thing: the negotiations were short...
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Rowan and Sebastian embark on the journey that all Star Wars fans must, at one point, take: making a list of the theatrical films (yes, even the Clone Wars movie) in order of their enjoyment. Buckle up, folks; sparks fly.
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The nominations for the 2020 Emmy Awards have been released, and Sebastian and Rowan have a few issues with one of the nominations. Additionally, The Mandalorian was nominated for a whopping fifteen awards! But why? And for what? Those are the questions we strive to answer for YOU, dear listener.
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Kiran Denbow joins Rowan and Sebastian as they discuss strange and unique Star Wars accessories, and gradually get off topic to explore the potential of the Star Wars universe, and the possibility of its popularity ever getting matched.
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Sebastian and Rowan introduce themselves, give all you listeners out there a taste of what the podcast will cover, and share their Star Wars origin stories.
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