A Complicated Profession: "Star Wars" on TV: Recent Episodes
Dan Moren
Bounty hunting, not unlike podcasting, is A Complicated Profession. Dan Moren and guests discuss new “Star Wars” television series as they are released!
A brand new Star Wars series brings new heroes and new villains, but your same old Star Wars pals. Dan, Tony, and Kat reconvene to discuss Ahsoka. Is it just Rebels season 5? Can we even get past the opening crawl? And who do we think Marrok is, really? Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Everything comes to a head on Ferrix in the season finale of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss counterpoints, how rebellions start, and what might be in store for season two. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
In the penultimate episode of Andor’s first season, everybody decides to go to Ferrix. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss Cassian making good decisions, a very Star Wars-y space battle, and whether Luthen is more than he seems. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
If you were wondering when Andor would hit the gas pedal, buckle in. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down the latest episode: Is Cassian stepping up to leadership? Will Mon Mother consider an indecent proposal? And what drives Luthen Rael? Just two episodes left to go! Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
If you were wondering when Andor would hit the gas pedal, buckle in. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down the latest episode: Is Cassian stepping up to leadership? Will Mon Mother consider an indecent proposal? And what drives Luthen Rael? Just two episodes left to go! Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Well, we hope you’re listening to this week’s episode as your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down the latest episode of Andor. Did Meero turn a corner? What happened on level 2? And what is up with Syril Karn? Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Cassian lands in prison in this week’s episode of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and a triumphantly returned Tony delve into the Empire’s dehumanizing tactics, Luthen and Saw’s banter, and of course, squigs. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Cassian lands in prison in this week’s episode of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and a triumphantly returned Tony delve into the Empire’s dehumanizing tactics, Luthen and Saw’s banter, and of course, squigs. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
In the aftermath of the Aldahani heist, the Empire is buckling down on this week’s episode of Andor. Your Star Wars pals Dan and Kat talk about how you can’t run away from trouble, what the Rebellion has in store for Cassian, and Syril Karn’s favorite cereal. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
It’s high time for a heist on this week’s episode of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan and Kat are here to break it all down: the tension, the casualties, and the little details that add color to the world. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
The slow burn continues on this week’s Andor as tension builds ahead of the operation. We discuss the show’s understated style, shooting on location, and, of course, the pettiness of Imperial bureaucracy. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Cassian is drawn into the cause in the latest episode of Andor and we discuss what makes him such an attractive recruit, what’s up with Luthen’s closet, and why Imperial bureaucracy is such a delight. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Cassian is drawn into the cause in the latest episode of Andor and we discuss what makes him such an attractive recruit, what’s up with Luthen’s closet, and why Imperial bureaucracy is such a delight. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
A new Star Wars TV show means the return of your faithful Star Wars pals. Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss the first three episodes of Andor: why is Cassian such a mooch? Is it a bad sign that you tailor your own uniform? Is this the first Star Wars show with a calendar? Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
A new Star Wars TV show means the return of your faithful Star Wars pals. Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss the first three episodes of Andor: why is Cassian such a mooch? Is it a bad sign that you tailor your own uniform? Is this the first Star Wars show with a calendar? Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
As Obi-Wan Kenobi draws to a close, your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss what to take away from the show. Why can’t Obi-Wan and Vader leave each other alone? Does it provide a satisfying conclusion? And which characters do we want to see more from? Plus, we address several pieces of listener mail. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
With the penultimate installment of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the books, your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat assess intermittent flashbacks, muddled blocking, expected and unexpected betrayals, and the effective arc of Obi-Wan. Plus, we speculate about where it all ends while listener mail has us confront the strategy of inevitable remakes. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
If this week’s episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi felt a little like a video game, there’s a reason for that. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss Imperial architecture, poor security protocols, and the economics of stormtrooper armor. Plus, we cover a slew of listener mail! Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Obi-Wan’s having a rough time of it in this week’s episode. Your Star Wars friends Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss an unlikely transport driver, Obi-Wan’s trauma, and why you really shouldn’t be gunning for Grand Inquisitor. We also answer some listener mail! Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
A new Disney+ Star Wars show means a return for your favorite Star Wars podcast, and Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss Ewan McGregor’s return to his Jedi robes in Obi-Wan Kenobi. We see how our predictions play out, get some welcome twists, and discuss the dreariness of day jobs and commuting. Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
It all ends up here: in four battle scenes strung together. It’s the season (or series?) finale of The Book of Boba Fett and Dan, Tony, and Kat break it down. We get a whole lot of stuff here, including a Western, a war movie, and a…kaiju battle? Then we spin some conspiracy theories about what second season might look like. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Meanwhile, two shows over… We’re back to cover the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett…or is it The Mandalorian…or is it Jedi Academy? Also, Boba Fett technically makes an appearance. We’ve got a lot of questions this week, and not all of them are going to get answered. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
I heard you liked Mandalorian bounty hunter shows, so I put a Mandalorian bounty hunter show in your Mandalorian bounty hunter show. It’s episode five of The Book of Boba Fett—or is it The Mandalorian?—and we discuss putting weapons in your checked baggage, whether or not this is the way, and the surprising return of a certain interjection. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Our flashbacks wrap up in this week’s episode of The Book of Boba Fett, and your Star Wars pals convene to discuss Boba’s finally unveiled motivations, the soul of a Wookiee, and whether this show has a code. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Sometimes a man just wants to ride his rancor in peace. We’re back to discuss episode three of the Book of Boba Fett, and continuing to wonder why the galaxy’s best bounty hunter wants this job, explore the economics of Tatooine, and figure out who exactly the villain is. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
We delve deeper into Boba’s history this week, learning about his time among the Tuskans robbing space trains and having lizard-induced hallucinations. But in the present, Boba’s motivations are still murky and he’s continuing to not do great as a would-be crime lord. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
The galaxy’s most feared bounty hunter is making a career change and we’ve assembled a crack panel of experts to break it down. We discuss whether Boba Fett really wants to be a manger, whether he’s any good at being a crime lord, and if he’s actually cool. Plus, the Jawa-centric show we never got. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
It’s the end of Kamino and the end of season one of The Bad Batch! Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar wrap up this final installment, discussing how much agency clones actually have, Crosshair’s relationship with the rest of his squad, and a visit to Conspiracy Corner for what season two may bring. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
Everything’s about to go down on Kamino in the penultimate installment of The Bad Batch’s inaugural season. Your friendly neighborhood Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to break it down, discussing Crosshair’s bad plan, the Bad Batch’s worse plan, and what to do with an obsolete clone army. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
This week, the Bad Batch meet their replacements. Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar break down the latest episode, discussing the influences of the original trilogy, the longevity of clones in Imperial service, and when to stun. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
It’s a sort of heist in this week’s episode of The Bad Batch. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss confusing geography, missed beats, and when your crime lords are too normal. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
And now, the thrilling conclusion! This week’s episode of The Bad Batch picks up hot on the heels of last week’s, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to discuss the Bad Batch’s evolving motivations, Omega’s strategic prowess, and how exactly the clones’ programming works (or doesn’t). Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
What do you call a planted pilot for a show that already exists? The latest episode of The Bad Batch, apparently. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar take a close look at Ryloth this week, discussing attempted assassinations, cameos by your lead characters, and the nature of Dave Filoni’s subsection of the Star Wars universe. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
Separatists, they’re not so different from us! In the latest episode, the Bad Batch take on a rescue mission that raises some questions—without really answering them. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss why stunning is in this season, all of our loose plot threads, and what exactly Omega’s strategy superpower means. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
Omega finds herself caught between two bounty hunters this week, with the Bad Batch largely out of the picture. Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap the episode, with a jaunt to Clone Corner, discussions of the bounty hunter code, and a new Kaminoan that you should get very attached to. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
This week, the Bad Batch find themselves in a (scrap)heap of trouble, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to break it down. Metaphorically. We discuss wearing out your welcome, garbage planets, and…Westerns? Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
A fan favorite returns on this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss corporate synergy, tying up plot threads, and the amazing backstory of space rats. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
This week, the Bad Batch runs into some old friends—and possibly some new ones? Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap the latest episode of The Bad Batch and discuss the larger galactic conflict on the way, some fast-moving changes, and Omega’s status on the team. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
If you’re going to take on a squad of special forces clones, be sure to bring a dragon. That’s the moral of this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, which your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap on our latest installment. We discuss a creature cameo, representing civilizations, and curating the expanded universe. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
This week, a familiar bounty hunter is on the team’s trail. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap the latest episode of The Bad Batch, including how many times you can pretend your friend is a droid, bribery as a social skill, and the Star Wars settings where we feel most at home. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
It’s a dark week for The Bad Batch, though that could mainly be the lighting. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to discuss the latest episode, including whether a headache can be foreshadowing, surprisingly compelling sub-plots, and the ecology of a deserted moon.
Where do a bunch of wanted clones go? To another wanted clone, of course. Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar return to cover the second episode of The Bad Batch and discuss whether you should drag a child along when your lives are constantly in danger, the rapid ascent of authoritarianism, and if there are, in fact, more than seven people in this universe.
A Complicated Profession returns to cover the latest Star Wars television series, The Bad Batch. Dan Moren is joined by co-host Tony Sindelar to discuss the show’s connections to The Clone Wars, the untrodden ground of this period in Star Wars history, and where this series may take us.
A Complicated Profession is expanding to cover all your favorite Star Wars shows from a galaxy far, far away. Join us for new episodes, starting May 4th!
Season two of The Mandalorian wraps up with a few surprises…and more than a few questions about the future. Host Dan Moren is joined by very special guest Kat Benesh to discuss the Empire’s workplace safety requirements, season two’s wider world, and where we go from here. Host Dan Moren with K Benesh.
It’s a break-in with a familiar face this week on The Mandalorian, and host Dan Moren welcomes special guests Jason Tocci and Genevieve Tocci to discuss a fight scene with a problematic edge, why min/maxing your stats is dangerous, and the moment that Mando became a dad. Host Dan Moren with Jason Tocci and Genevieve Tocci.
Tragedy abounds this week on The Mandalorian, as we ramp up to the end of season two. Host Dan Moren is joined by special guest Chip Sudderth to discuss the characterization of a storied (but rarely glimpsed) character, honor among thieves, and the many mistakes of Mando. Host Dan Moren with Chip Sudderth.
It’s a big episode of The Mandalorian this week as several familiar names (and one brand new name!) are dropped, which means it’s a big episode of A Complicated Profession. Kelly Guimont joins host Dan Moren to discuss the bad habits we learn from our teachers, side quests aplenty, and all the questions we need answered. Host Dan Moren with Kelly Guimont.
This week on A Complicated Profession, we’re doing an easy job taking out an Imperial base. Easy! What could go wrong? Host Dan Moren is joined by Antony Johnston to discuss threading the needle of deep fandom and telling a great, accessible story; gorgeous production design; and leaving plot threads dangling. Host Dan Moren with Antony Johnston.
What do you expect when you get your ship fixed on a fishing planet? A lot of netting. This week on A Complicated Profession, Dan Moren is joined by podcast pal Erika Ensign to discuss the balancing act of everything from fan service to lore to making sure your main character doesn’t always look like a galoot. Host Dan Moren with Erika Ensign.
The only profession more complicated than being a bounty hunter? Being a taxi service. This week, on A Complicated Profession, host Dan Moren is joined by podcaster and developer James Thomson to discuss children being jerks, standalone storytelling, and why you should never touch anything in a creepy ice cave. Host Dan Moren with James Thomson.
A Complicated Profession is back to cover season 2 of The Mandalorian, and host Dan Moren welcomes podcaster and author Helene Wecker to discuss the evolution of our protagonist from season one, having your tropes and eating them too, and whether there are more than six things in the Star Wars universe. Host Dan Moren with Helene Wecker.
The first season of The Mandalorian comes to a close this week, so Dan Moren and very special guest Kat Benesh to discuss a significant unmasking, drawing parallels with the past, and what we might see when season two debuts next fall. Host Dan Moren with K Benesh.
We regroup on this week’s episode of A Complicated Profession, as host Dan Moren recruits trustworthy allies Guy English and John Moltz to discuss lazy biker scouts, Chekhov’s bassinet, and Baby Yoda’s moral code. Host Dan Moren with Guy English and John Moltz.
It’s double trouble on A Complicated Profession this week, as host Dan Moren is joined by special guests Jane and Evan Ritt, to discuss the offscreen life of our protagonist, warring codes of morality, and unfortunate high school flashbacks. Host Dan Moren with Jane Ritt and Evan Ritt.
This week, on A Complicated Profession, host Dan Moren is joined by special guest Tony Sindelar to discuss the most recent episode of The Mandalorian, including how much fan service is just the right amount, droid-related head-canon, and the premature(?) fate of an anticipated character. Host Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.
A Complicated Profession returns with Chapter 4 of The Mandalorian. Host Dan Moren is joined by special guest Kathy Campbell to discuss a compelling new ally for Mando, reinforcing the essential nature of our characters, and homages to a favorite Western trope. Host Dan Moren with Kathy Campbell.
We’re back for the third episode of A Complicated Profession and your host Dan Moren is joined by special guest and network head honcho Jason Snell to discuss chapter 3 of The Mandalorian. Our discussion covers the many possible interpretations of sin, what exactly happened to the Empire, and how this show paves the way for future Star Wars series. Host Dan Moren with Jason Snell.
In the second episode of A Complicated Profession, Dan Moren is joined by Aleen Simms to discuss the second chapter of The Mandalorian, including how an episode can succeed without using a lot of dialogue, ants at picnics, the unpredictability of characters that live in the gray areas, and whether or not the Mandalorian should take off his helmet. Host Dan Moren with Aleen Simms.
In the inaugural episode of A Complicated Profession, host Dan Moren is joined by fellow Star Wars aficionado John Siracusa to discuss the debut of The Mandalorian, the first live-action Star Wars series. We talk about the heritage of Star Wars on TV, Werner Herzog as Werner Herzog, and exactly what kind of show this is. Host Dan Moren with John Siracusa.