Best The Nerd Party Star Wars Podcasts (2025)

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Issue 397: Andor: We’ll Always Have Rix Road 55:06

4d ago55:06

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Andor: We’ll Always Have Rix Road. The final two episodes of Star Wars Andor give Matt and John plenty to discuss as the arc resolves from Season 1. We see the fear, anger and hate boil over into a riotous uprising on Ferrix, with Andor caught in the middle as he returns to try to save Bix and mourn his mother. Did they hit the right pace? Did they…

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Issue 396: Andor: Season One - One Way Out 38:28

12d ago38:28

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The 10th episode of Star Wars Andor gives Matt and John plenty to discuss as the explosively emotional climax of the Narkina 5 prison break, the indictment of detached life, and the role of the hero is not just to save but serve as the symbol that those making difficult choices never can. Join them for a discussion of “One Way Out,” the Star Wars e…

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USDN Interview w/ Bobby Campbell – Tales of the Illuminatus #2 1:32:57

18d ago1:32:57

1:32:57

USDN Interview w/ Bobby Campbell – Tales of the Illuminatus In this exciting episode of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN) podcast, we're diving deep into the world of conspiracy theories, secret societies, and mystical elements with Bobby Campbell, the mastermind behind the Tales of the Illuminatus comic book. Hosted by your Chairman, we…

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Issue 395: Andor: Season One - Nobody’s Listening! 48:37

18d ago48:37

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Andor: Season One - Nobody’s Listening! The 9th episode of Star Wars: Andor left everyone reeling, with enhanced interrogation (torture) displayed onscreen, the prison complex of Narkina 5 becoming an even more desperate place, and the people of Coruscant reacting to daily life in the Empire in very different ways. John and Matt discuss their react…

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Issue 394: Andor: Season One - Narkina 5 46:43

26d ago46:43

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Andor: Season One - Narkina 5. Matt and John continue their S1 rewatch with the 8th episode of Star Wars: Andor. Andor, on the run from his past, was arrested for a crime he didn't commit and now we get to see the Imperial Justice System from the inside. In “Narkina 5,” questions about industrial prisons, humane treatment, and scales of justice are…

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USDN Interview w/ Bruno Catarino | Scinematic Figments Kickstarter Preview 1:09:42

1M ago1:09:42

1:09:42

USDN Interview w/ Bruno Catarino | Scinematic Figments Kickstarter Preview Link to the KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/scinematic-figments-a-scifi-anthology-with-a-cinematic-feel?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=scinematic%20figments&total_hits=3 Welcome to the United States Department of Nerds (USDN) – where we’re…

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Issue 393: Andor: Season One - Announcement 45:17

1M ago45:17

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Andor: Season One - Announcement. As Andor Season 2 approaches, Matt and John discuss the themes and story turns in the seventh episode of Star Wars: Andor. A new arc starts with this episode, focused on the galactic ripple effects from the Aldhani heist, while Cassian returns home amid planning what to do with his score. What is the episode trying…

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Issue 392: Andor: Season One - The Eye 37:52

1M ago37:52

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Andor: Season One - The Eye. As Andor Season 2 approaches, Matt and John continue their StarWars: Andor Season 1 rewatch to discuss their opinions of the sixth episode, “The Eye.” The conclusion of the second 3-episode arc, does it deliver on the promise of a great heist moment…or prove to be a dud of mismatched storylines? Host John Mills and Matt…

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Issue 391: Andor: Season One - The Axe Forgets 42:38

2M ago42:38

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We’re closer to the new season of Andor, and so Matt and John continue their StarWars: Andor Season 1 rewatch to discuss their opinions of the fifth episode, “The Axe Forgets.” In the unenviable position as the middle episode of a three-episode arc, does it keep the momentum or lose its footing like a hike in the Aldhani mountains? This episode fea…

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Issue 390: Andor: Season One - Aldhani 38:08

2M ago38:08

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As Andor Season 2 draws one week closer, Matt and John continue their StarWars: Andor rewatch to discuss their opinions of the fourth episode. Things got spicy last week with John’s heterodox opinion that Andor got off to a lukewarm start. Will tensions continue to rise like those within the rebel cell, or will cooler heads prevail in these Aggress…

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USDN Presents Cobra Kai Never Dies 1:25:40

2M ago1:25:40

1:25:40

Hello there, welcome to the United States Department of Nerds and your ultimate destination for all things Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 3! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest action-packed twists, character arcs, and emotional moments that have us all on the edge of our seats. From the final showdown between the Iron Dragon and Cobra Kai to t…

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Issue 389: Andor: Season One - Premiere Episodes 45:34

2M ago45:34

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Andor: Season One - Premiere Episodes. In preparation for the second season, Matt and John start a StarWars: Andor rewatch to discuss their opinions and see what might have shifted. Critically lauded and praised by many fans, John was lukewarm on the show when it first aired and Matt was a big fan off what was done. This episode features an in-dept…

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Luke & R2 to Make Galaxy's Edge Pit Stop 50:23

2M ago50:23

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Welcome to episode 242, Star Wars fans! We're kicking off with a shake-up to Galaxy's Edge in Disney Land (NOT Disney World in Florida) as Luke and R2 are set to make appearances from the end of March to the beginning of May. Elsewhere in the galaxy, Sigourney Weaver teases her role in the upcoming Mando movie, Daisy Ridley gives an update on the s…

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Issue 388: Can Clones Be Jedi? 23:35

2M ago23:35

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Can Clones Be Jedi? Inspired by a new Star Wars: The Clone Wars rewatch, John surprises Matt with a core question spurred by Yoda’s declaration that all life, even clones, are unique beings within the Force. Given that George Lucas himself said that midichlorian count alone didn’t determine if someone could learn to be a Force user, and that the fi…

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Major Shakeup at Lucasfilm and SoR's Future Plans 51:50

2M ago51:50

51:50

Hey, Star Wars fans, this is episode 241. It's a slightly different episode this week and one of two halves. First, we have an in-depth chat about the recent changes at Lucasfilm and the announcement of Darek Hoffman as the new VP of Development. It's a change that we feel is needed so we give you our thoughts on what this means for right now and f…

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Interview with Comic Book Creator Bruno Catarino - Discussing His New Kickstarter Project "Bereavement" 54:43

2M ago54:43

54:43

Interview with Comic Book Creator Bruno Catarino - Discussing His New Kickstarter Project "Bereavement" Description: In this exclusive interview, I sit down with the talented comic book creator Bruno Catarino to talk about his exciting new project, Bereavement, which is currently live on Kickstarter! Bruno takes us behind the scenes of this emotion…

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Issue 387: Leaving Lothal Alone 22:27

2M ago22:27

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Leaving Lothal Alone. Join Matt & John as they try to solve and unanswered question left from Star Wars Rebels: Why DIDN’T the Galactic Empire exact revenge on Lothal? Was Palpatine afraid? Was the bureaucracy inefficient? Was the Empire distracted? Plus they have a free bit of advice for Disney+ to permanently woo subscribers back to the platform!…

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The Acolyte Actually Performed..... OK? 49:10

3M ago49:10

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Welcome to episode 240. Our headline story is about The Acolyte, which, as we know, was supposed to be a fresh insight into the Sith but got unceremoniously axed. Now, Disney is trying to spin it as a success because it racked up some viewing minutes. Sure, let's ignore the fact that the show was generally panned. Classic Disney. We also touch on t…

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USDN Presents The Hottest Shows Wrap Party 2:13:32

3M ago2:13:32

2:13:32

Come along as we close the book on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and James Gunn's first entry into his first chapter, Gods and Monsters with DC's Creature Commandos. I have a all-star cast joining me on this episode to include Bill Bodkin (PopBreak), Amanda Rivas (PopBreak) and our newest member of The Council of Nerds, Randy Allain (Media-Lit). We have…

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Issue 386: Affirming Anakin 32:02

3M ago32:02

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Affirming Anakin. Join Matt & John for a deep dive exploration into how the Jedi Order helped create Anakin Skywalker’s grim destiny by failing to affirm him in the ways he deserved. Was Obi-Wan too harsh? Was the Jedi Order too strict in its approach to teaching? Would Palpatine have found a way to appeal to Anakin if they’d been wiser in their wa…

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Issue 385: Podracing: Rebellion Recruitment Tool? 25:29

3M ago25:29

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Podracing: Rebellion Recruitment Tool? Podracing is a high-octane sport in the Star Wars universe, but could it be more than just a thrill ride? Matt and John explore the potential of podracing as a hotbed of rebellion activity, examining how podracers could be recruited as spies, smugglers, or even elite pilots. They look at the possibility that I…

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Issue 384: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew 1:11:30

3M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Matt and John discuss their reactions and share their insight on the latest Star Wars television adventure, Skeleton Crew, on a special crossover episode with The 602 Club. They explore favorite characters, effectiveness of the effects, the 1980s adventure vibe, and whether the show is worthy of a second season. Host John …

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Why Skeleton Crew is the Fresh Take Star Wars Needed 48:50

3M ago48:50

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Hello there! We're back after our end of 2024 hiatus, we hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year and that you're raring to go, with us, to dive into some great new Star Wars this year. In this week's episode, it's all about Skeleton Crew, highlighting its unique approach to storytelling and character development. We discuss how the show suc…

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356 - Second Star to the Right 1:22:07

3M ago1:22:07

1:22:07

So Long and Thanks for All the Fish It's been a long road, starting from 2016, with the first episode of Ceti Alpha 3. The trio now find a way to escape from being stranded on their planet and their endless discussion of all things Star Trek. Join the discussion as they look back at previous discussions, from what if Thomas Riker was in season seve…

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355 - Lower Decks Season 5 56:48

4M ago56:48

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Lower Decks' Last Season Another Star Trek series has come to an end. It's odd to think how many Star Trek shows, post-Discovery, fought for our attention. But the third "new" Kutzman-era series has now officialy ended with the finale of "Star Trek: Lower Decks." The trio portal through the last few episode of the season, sharing what made them lau…

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USDN Presents Down The Witches Road 1:40:25

4M ago1:40:25

1:40:25

The Chairman and Council Member Amanda Rivas from The Popbreak and The Socially Distanced Podcast are discussing the hottest shows out to include Creature Commandos, Skeleton Crew and you'll get our .02 on Agatha All Along.By USDN_Chairman

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Issue 383: Galactic (Medical) Governance 25:33

4M ago25:33

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Galactic (Medical) Governance. John and Matt discuss the challenges for any galactic government in the Star Wars Galaxy, whether Republic or Empire, to manage a truly robust healthcare system. They discuss coverage, cost and care, and the inevitable classism that would arise from the variance in medical capabilities between prosperous planetary sys…

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354 - Indigenous Reman Day 45:44

4M ago45:44

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Holidays in the Star Trek Universe As 21st Century Earth approaches the festive season, the trio ask - what are the holidays of the Star Trek future? Throughout many series, we have seen small references to our current holidays. How are they celebrated by Starfleet personnel? Has the meaning changed? And outside of Terran culture - what holidays ha…

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USDN Presents Cobra Kai s6 pt 2 1:08:16

4M ago1:08:16

1:08:16

We are discussing part two of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai. #shorts #USDN #podcast #nerds #DFPN #datfeelin #chairman #CobraKaiBy USDN_Chairman

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Issue 382: Expanded Universe Adaptations 35:45

4M ago35:45

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Expanded Universe Adaptations. Matt and John discuss what additional material from the legendary Star Wars Expanded Universe they’d like to see adapted into big & small-screen material, both live action and animated, for modern audiences to experience. They challenge themselves to keep it limited to 5 sources each, but as with most things like this…

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353 - Movie Poster Review 1:07:51

5M ago1:07:51

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Star Trek Movie Posters What better discussion to have on an audio podcast than the review of Star Trek visuals? The trio takes a journey into the wayback machine to review all the movie posters from the 13 feature films in the franchise (6 TOS, 4 TNG, and 3 Kelvin-verse) - with a bonus add-on for the upcoming "Section 31" TV movie. How were all th…

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Issue 381: Star Wars Movie Releases 24:20

5M ago24:20

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Star Wars Movie Releases. Did a summer release date doom “Solo: A Star Wars Story”? Did a December release help “The Last Jedi”? When is the right time to release a “Star Wars” film anymore? John and Matt debate whether films like the upcoming “The Mandalorian and Grogu” should debut in December, May, or sometime else. Host John Mills and Matthew R…

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352 - Favorite Characters 46:27

5M ago46:27

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New-New Trek Favorite Characters With Trek fans "of a certain age", it can be tempting for your list of favorite characters to be cemented from the 1990s and earlier. In order to shake things up, the trio look at post-JJ films era of television series and pick their favorite characters from "Discovery," "Lower Decks," "Prodigy," "Strange, New World…

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351 - Trekvember is Not a Thing 56:12

5M ago56:12

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Georgiou and Disco Season One "Star Trek: Section 31" will arrive January 24 of next year, centered around the Mirror Universe version of Philippa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh). The trio revisit the introduction of both versions of the character, the "Prime" Captain Georgiou and the "Mirror" Terran Emperor, in the first season of "Star Trek: Discovery."…

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Issue 380: Thanksgungan 2024 52:27

5M ago52:27

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Thanksgungan 2024. It’s time for the greatest #StarWars podcast tradition of the year: Thanksgungan! Matt & John engage in their annual discussion of all the things they’re #thankful for in 2024, from great #collectibles to #animated series like #TheBadBatch to #books to people they treasure who work to make the Galaxy Far, Far Away a reality. Join…

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Rey Skywalker: The Future of Star Wars? 55:30

5M ago55:30

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Welcome, SoR listener to episode 238 and our final episode of this year! We're taking the remainder of the year off and will be back on January 15th for our full review of Skeleton Crew. The reason for the short hiatus? Basically, Star Wars news has been extremely slow for the last few months. Of the stories we are talking about recently, it's just…

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Issue 379: Galactic Reviews 12:52

5M ago12:52

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Galactic Reviews. It’s a quick-hit warmup for the big feast of #Thanksgungan next week as John & Matt explore whether online ratings in the Star Wars Galaxy Far, Far Away would be ignored in favor of word of mouth, because of a lack of trust in Galactic Reviews. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Fac…

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350 - Wrapity-uppity 56:20

5M ago56:20

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Lower Decks Season 5 Catchup The final season of "Star Trek: Lower Decks" began this month - a bittersweet moment for the animated series. The trio look at the first four episodes - looking at what made them laugh and what portents may have been dropped about how this show will end. They focus on each character, their remaining storylines, and whet…

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Issue 378: Soul Posture 29:19

6M ago29:19

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Soul Posture. What makes a Force power good or evil? Are certain powers inherently open to Sith and other Dark Side users, and others open only to those who follow the Jedi path? John and Matt explore this topic in the way only they can. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebo…

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Here we go again... a new Star Wars trilogy in the works! 57:35

6M ago57:35

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Hello there, Star Wars fans and welcome to episode 237. Our headline story this week feels like a twisted, nightmarish trip down memory lane that we've gone down many times before. Once again, Lucasfilm has a new trilogy of Star Wars films in the works with X-Men alum Simon Kinberg at the helm. With so many writers and directors coming on then leav…

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USDN Presents I'm Your Boogeyman 1:39:14

6M ago1:39:14

1:39:14

We are discussing our favorite Boogeymen.By USDN_Chairman

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349 - Star Wars Andor 57:41

6M ago57:41

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Mirror Universe - Star Wars: Andor Overview The trio enter the Mirror Universe to become a dedicated Star Wars group - looking back at the first season of "Andor." With season two of Andor expected in 2025, three years after the first, the trio looks back at this revivial of Star Wars on TV. Disney+ brought Star Wars to streaming with "The Mandalor…

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What's Next for Rey and New Hot Toys Unveiled! 33:55

6M ago33:55

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Hello there! This is episode 236! A short and sweet episode this week, Star Wars fans. We do have a few news items to chat through including: the uncertain future of the Rey movie, which has faced setbacks; impressive advancements in Hot Toys collectibles, specifically focusing on the stunning new figures like Balen Skull and Darth Sidious; an upco…

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Issue 377: Jedi Book Club: Darth Plagueis 56:53

6M ago56:53

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Jedi Book Club: Darth Plagueis. It’s a special Halloween episode, with Matt and John looking back on and discussing James Luceno’s 2012 Star Wars Legends novel, Darth Plagueis. Listen in as they discuss the #Sith Lord who discovered many things that some would consider…unnatural. What did they think of how the novel ties everything together? Is it …

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348 - Prodigy Season Two Recap 1:02:12

6M ago1:02:12

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Star Trek: Prodigy Season Two Overview The kids are back! "Prodigy" has been on a wild road - there was a substantial break between the first and second halves of the first season, then it was unexpectedly cancelled and then dropped from Paramount+, and then there was a quest to find someone to host a second season (which had already mostly been co…

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Good News and Bad News for Upcoming Star Wars Movies 24:25

6M ago24:25

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Hello there! Garry is flying solo this week to bring you up to speed on what's happening around the galaxy including... The recent turmoil surrounding the upcoming Star Wars film, "New Jedi Order," which has lost its screenwriter, Stephen Knight, leading to further delays in production. Daisy Ridley's optimistic comments about the project now seem …

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Issue 376: A Special Message 5:16

6M ago5:16

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A Special Message. A brief special episode this week to remind listeners about an important discussion coming up at the end of the month…Matt and John will be revisiting James Luceno’s 2012 Star Wars Legends novel, Darth Plagueis, for their special Halloween episode! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMaster…

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347 - Trek 3.0 58:42

6M ago58:42

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If we were in charge of Star Trek... It's not the new year yet, but the trio are ready to look to the future. With the sale of Paramount still not quite official until 2025, and the renewal of some series, the cancellation of others, and the development of even others - it's time for a brief thought experiment. What if we ran Star Trek? As the helm…

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Issue 375: Star Wars Merchandising 27:18

6M ago27:18

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Star Wars Merchandising. This week Matt and John explore the role of merchandising in Star Wars’ enduring popularity through the decades, and debate whether the treasures of the past hold a key for the franchise’s future as well. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T…

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Live Action Clone Wars, Good Idea? 1:00:20

7M ago1:00:20

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Hell there, Star Wars fans! Welcome to episode 234. We kick off with the future of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, sparked by Ewan McGregor's recent remarks about potential storylines for a second season. The hosts reflect on the original series' reception, noting that while many fans appreciated McGregor’s return, others felt the series fell short of e…

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