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"May I always be at one with the force." Polygon Pictures is no strangers to Star Wars animation, having worked on both The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Resistance. But how will their first outing in the Visions series fair? Helping us take on this story of a hot-headed, selfish Jedi padawan in some of the most gorgeous animation and art direction in Volume 3 is Russ Moran from Kaiju ComicCast! Russ isn't just an expert in Kaiju, he's also a massive Star Wars! We talk to Russ about his history with Star Wars, why his favorite character is Emperor Palpatine, what makes a good Star Wars villain, and why the Sith are so damn cool. - More from the Russ- Subscribe to Kaiju ComicCast: kaijuunited.com/kaiju-comiccast Read Russ's articles at Kaiju ComicCast: kaijuunited.com/author/cantankeruss Follow Kaiju ComicCast on Bluesky: @kaijucomiccast.bsky.social - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

"If it wasn't for me, you'd have been frozen in carbonite a long time ago!" It's Studio Wit's first outing with Star Wars: Visions, and they're taking on one of the most beloved tropes in Star Wars canon: Bounty Hunters. Does their split-personality droid and haunted human companion stack up? To help us answer that question and talk all about this action-packed episode, we're joined by Chris Osborne from Play Comics & Sugar, Spite, and Everything is Fine! We talked all about the mecha-droideika, the banger of a closing credits song, and even dreamed up dual-personality droids for ourselves! - More from the Chris - Subscribe to Play Comics: playcomics.com Subscribe to Sugar, Spite, and Everything is Fine: sugarspiteeverythingisfine.com - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

Welcome to the rebellion...and "It's a Favorite Series, Dude (of Star Wars)" our brand-new and impeccably-named bonus series where we invite guests to gush about their favorite episodes of Star Wars television (and maybe other media down the road). And to help us kick off this new series, we're joined by none other than Patrick Cotnoir, Executive Producer for the ⁠George Lucas Talk Show⁠! We gushed about this episode with Patrick, discussed how it beautifully bridges two eras of Star Wars, and of course, got a little silly and crowned our first Glup Shitto Watch awardee. Plus, we caught up with Patrick about the I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story Blu-Ray and the upcoming Moof-milkers: An All Star Live Reading of Star Wars Episode 7 - The Force Awakens! - More from Patrick - 1/10 - Moof-milkers: An All Star Live Reading of Star Wars Episode 7 - The Force Awakens1/13 - George Lucas Talk Show Live at Dynasty Typewriter1/16 - George Lucas Talk Show Live at SF SketchfestBuy your copy of I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story at Kino LorberSubscribe to Hey That's Me: A Commentary Podcast- Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.socialInstagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠- Theme Music - 失望した (intro) and Revelations (outro) by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

"Will you be my smuggler?" "The Smuggler" is Studio Trigger's third entry in the Star Wars: Visions pantheon, but will it match up to their Volume 1 entries "The Elder" and "The Twins"? To tackle the prolific anime studio and action packed episode, we had to call in the big guns. Joining us today are the always hilarious anime experts Nic, Nisho, and Stik from Together We Anime! We chatted with the crew about their history with Star Wars and what makes a "good" anime in their minds. Then, they helped us find anime connections we wouldn't have found otherwise, break down the surprising voice talent in this episode including Judith Light, and we all scratched our head at the end-scene...proposal? - More from the Together We Anime Crew - YouTube: youtube.com/@togetherweanime Instagram: instagram.com/togetherweanime Listen to NishoSoul's newest album "Freewrites and Honesty" on Bandcamp: nishosoul.bandcamp.com Check out all of Stik's books at braxtonbooks.com and follow him on Instagram to find all his other podcast, Too Tall Boyz and Clueless Vino: instagram.com/stikaround54 - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

"This is the best birthday ever!" Battling "T0-B1" and "Aau's Song" for the title of "Most Adorable Episode of Visions," it's Kinema Citrus's "Yuko's Treasure!" Joining us to help break down this delightful and family-friendly feature is none other than Hamish Steele, creator of the DeadEndia series, Dead End: Paranormal Park, and his newest graphic novel Go Man: Champion of Earth! We talked all about what this episode gets right, what we'd love to see more of, and even some juicy details about Hamish's own connections with a galaxy far, far away! More from Hamish: linktr.ee/hamishsteele Follow Hamish on Bluesky: ⁠@hamishsteele.bsky.social⁠ Pick up Go-Man: Champion of Earth Watch A Super Mario Moment on YouTube Follow A Super Mario Moment on Bluesky: @supermariomoment.bsky.social - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

"Only someone who is truly strong has the ability to reveal their weakness to others." Kara returns in this sequel episode to Volume 1's "The Ninth Jedi"! In her search for her father, Kara finds herself separated from her new Jedi squad, but joined by one of our favorite new droid pals, Teto. To help us talk all about our love for Teto and break down whether this episode gives us something new or more of the same, we're joined once again by our fellow Glitterjaw podcast, Tyler from Fear Coded, a horror podcast that looks at horror movies, books, games, and podcasts through a queer lens. -More from Tyler- Bluesky: @callupthedead.bsky.social Fear Coded: glitterjaw.com/fear-coded Fear Coded Patreon: patreon.com/cw/FearCodedPodcast - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

"There's more to reality than what we see. And not everything seen is true." We're so delighted to see more of F, the protagonist of Volume 1's The Village Bride! And to help us gush over another Kinema Citrus banger, we were joined by the incredible Jordan Maison, writer, cartoonist, and one of the biggest Star Wars: Visions fans this side of Coruscant! Plus, we talked with Jordan all about ReelOutreach, his non-profit which believes every kid deserves a day at the movies. We're such big fans of the work Jordan is doing at ReelOutreach, and encourage everyone to go learn more! -More from Jordan- Bluesky: jordanmaison.com ReelOutreach.com Support ReelOutreach's Gift Basket Fundraiser! Jordan's Review of Visions Volume 3 The Acolyte‘s Fascinating Parallels Between Jedi Recruitment and Colonialism "Beating the Lunch Rush" (Dexter Short Story) - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

Chels from The Q Division, And a Rewatch Podcast, and the upcoming Across the Whoniverse joins us to discuss the adorable Life Day #1 , released on November 24, 2021, celebrating everyone's favorite Star Wars Holiday, Life Day. Plus we talk about the original Holiday Special from 1978, our Star Wars comic reading habits, and why Chewie is both the Mariah Carey and John McClane of Star Wars. Yippee ki-yay mother tip yip! More from Chels- Bluesky: chels725.bsky.social And A Rewatch:AndARewatch.bsky.social Q Division: QDivisionPod.bsky.social Across the Whoniverse: acrosswhoniverse.bsky.social - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ - Sources - Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

"You're no longer a Jedi. You're not even a man. You're just a machine..." Volume 3 is finally here and it opens with a stellar return to one of our favorite characters—The Ronin. We discuss everything we love about this episode, including the historical inspirations for Aneé-san, our love for Anzellans and Ewoks, and why we're so happy Visions is back. We also talk about our disappointment with the "Filmmaker Focus" featurettes this time around and our hope that we return to the focus feature - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ - Sources - Filmmaker Focus: "The Duel: Payback" How Onna-Bugeisha, Feudal Japan’s Women Samurai, Were Erased From History, Christobel Hastings, Vice Queer Echoes: Koike Chikyoku, Unlikely Warrior Artist, Nyri Bakkalian, Unseen Japan Combat Artist: Finding Koike Chikyoku, Nyri Bakkalian, Gutsy Broads Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

It's another crossover episode with our favorite book and video game club podcast on Glitterjaw—Novel Gaming!We're back with our pals Doug and Katie to discuss another stellar (and queer!) Star Wars book—Emma Mieko Candon's Star Wars: Ronin A Visions Novel (2021)! We gush over the Emma's prose and the way Ronin weaves Japanese mythology, haunting ghost stories, and Star Wars lore together in a beautiful and unapologetically queer way. Be sure to check out Novel Gaming on every podcast platform - or YouTube at GitterJaw.com! Our socials Twitter ⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠ Instagram ⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠. Email: [email protected]. Cass - Twitter: ⁠@Cassiethulu⁠ | Instagram: @Cassiethulu Tommy - Twitter: ⁠@AwkwardComma⁠ | Instagram: @AwkwardComma Theme Music 失望した by EVA - https://joshlis.bandcamp.comPromoted by @RoyaltyFreePlanet - https://royaltyfreeplanet.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicensePlease consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

"It is written. It is your destiny..." Our journey looking back at Star Wars: Visions Season 1 has finally concluded, and we're looking back at our favorite episode of the first season once more - "Akakiri." A pitch-perfect short that serves as a wonderful tribute to Kurasawa's The Hidden Fortress, bringing the season full-circle. Plus, we finally read and discuss the stunning one-shot comic "Visions – Peach Momoko " and give our favorite episodes after revisiting the series for the second time. - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ - Sources - Filmmaker Focus: "Akakiri" "Marvel announces Peach Momoko series of Star Wars covers for Women’s History Month" by David Cirone, j-generation.com Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

"With a little time... we're going to become a proper family..." In spite of our insistence it was a bad episode, we have to admit, we were wrong. (Or, more likely, our tastes and perspectives have changed with time.) "Lop & Ochō" was a fantastic episode to revisit. We found so much more depth and appreciation for the story Geno Studio told this time around. We talked Yuki Igarashi's notion of this episode's "wabi sabi," and the comfort you can still find in it's "imperfect" ending. Plus, the gorgeous animation, costumes, and the overarching theme of Imperial oppression. Stick around for our Beyond the Outer Rim Segment, where Tommy shares his experience exploring the world of improv for the first time! - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ - Sources - Filmmaker Focus: "Lop & Ochō" (Disney+) Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

"The seeds of misfortune, when in peaceful soil, can be easy to overlook." Standing in stark contrast to the previous episode, "T0-B1," is Masahiko Otsuka and Studio Trigger's "The Elder," a very dark tale--perhaps the darkest of the season--with a message about aging and trying to escape that which comes for us all: time. It's yet another excellent entry in this season, which incredible visuals, sound, acting, and writing. Plus, stick around for our Beyond the Outer Rim where Cass shares their progress on their renaissance faire costume and discusses the dragon puppet they won the last time they attended! - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ - Sources - Filmmaker Focus: "The Elder" (Disney+) Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

"My name is Tobi, and I'm a Jedi!" We're so excited to return to the delightfulT0-B1 from the award winning and incredibly inventive Science Saru. We talk at length about the studio's philosophy, their other works, what makes T0-B1 special, and question why it's so hard for some fans to accept this sophisticated, yet unabashedly kid-friendly tale. In our Outer Rim Tommy talks about one of his favorite bands, Between the Buried and Me, and discusses their newest album The Blue Nowhere. (Spoiler: He digs it. A lot.) - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ - Sources - Filmmaker Focus: T0-B1 (Disney+) INTERVIEW: Science Saru Co-Founder On Yuasa's Habit of Googling Himself - Kyle Cardine; Jan 24, 2020 Crunchyroll News Wookieepedia Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.

A Japanese animation powerhouse, Production I.G., takes the reigns of the 5th episode of Star Wars: Visions Season 1, bringing us "The Ninth Jedi." We discuss everything we love and some of what we didn't in this episode focused on lightsabers, plot twists, and just the right amount of goofy droids. Plus, we discuss what we expect from the sequel in Season 3 and The Last Jedi: Child of Hope coming in 2026. And please stick around for a special Outer Rim section where Cass discusses their newest hobby: Creating music from plants and we share a section of what they've created. We're biased, but we think it's pretty neat! - Where To Find Us - Web: ⁠GlitterJaw.com⁠⁠ Bluesky: @DistantEchoespod.bsky.social Instagram: ⁠⁠@DistantEchoesSW⁠⁠ TikTok: @DistantEchoesPod⁠ Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ - Theme Music - 失望した by EVA -⁠ https://joshlis.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Promoted by ⁠⁠@RoyaltyFreePlanet⁠⁠ Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/RFP_CClicense⁠ - Sources - Filmmaker Focus: The Ninth Jedi (Disney+) Sithty Minutes: Late Night Cancellations (sithtyminutes.libsyn.com/sithty-second-late-night-cancellations) Please consider donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund, a non-profit with the mission to provide medical and humanitarian relief collectively and individually to children throughout the Levant, regardless of their nationality or religion: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pcrf.net⁠⁠⁠⁠ All audio clips are used under Fair Use and belong to their respective copyright owners.