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Every Saga has a Beginning.... The Phantom Menace even has a documentary called "The Beginning" and we are taking the time to talk all about it! Not only is it a well crafted documentary in and of itself but it gives us a fly on the wall view of many key moments during the production of the first Star Wars Prequel. Casting choices, production problems, and technical impossibilities are only the beginning! Like poetry, it rhymes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kylo Ren is many things; the son of Rebel heroes, nephew to a Jedi Master, and grandson to the most infamous dark side enforcer of all time. All this and more makes up the fascinating and conflicted villain of the Sequel Trilogy. We explore his journey into the dark, the mask that hides him, his mythical connection to Rey and more! It's time to LET GO...and listen to this podcast! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rey's journey is the cornerstone of the Sequel Trilogy so we're taking time to discuss our favorite aspects of who she is as a character! Starting as a scavenger on Jakku and ending up as a guardian of the future of the Jedi is an impressive journey in and of itself, one that is perfectly enhanced by John Williams' beautiful theme for her! Be with us as we dive into our favorite reasons for why we love Rey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star Wars: Legacy by Madeleine Roux is the new book telling us the story of Rey and Leia after the events of The Last Jedi, exploring how each of them can move forward together in a Master/Apprentice relationship. For a book this good we had to get our buddy Greg "EyeOnCanon" back on the show to break it all down! We explore the journeys each character goes through, the themes, and even some surprises along the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is always some truth in Legends, and this truth has some great characters! We step back in time to count down our Top 5 Expanded Universe characters from across the years. There's good guys and bad guys, characters from the prequel era and characters from the New Jedi Order. Whether or not you hear us mention your favorite EU character please join the conversation and tell us yours! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strap in and check your thrusters, we're looking back at the animated show Star Wars Resistance! Some of our stand out aspects include the visual style, Tam's journey into the First Order, the found family standing together on the Colossus, and more! If you haven't checked out this hidden gem of a show we hope we can inspire you to give it a chance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ahsoka Season 2 Teaser has FINALLY dropped and we can't wait to talk about it! The stakes are bigger, the battles more epic, and the journey calls to us. We talk about everything from fascinating flashbacks, dynamic space battles, the misty return of Dathomir, and the quest to stop all wars. So the question remains; are you a Jedi, or not? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh muy muy we love you! This episode is all about the most famous Gungan in the Star Wars universe, Jar Jar Binks! We discuss many of the aspects we enjoy about this character; from the lovable klutz and loyal friend to the embodiment of innocence in the Prequel Trilogy. Jar Jar may not be the biggest star of the saga but he has left an unmistakable mark on the galaxy far far away.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural. We dive into the weaver of the dark side web, Palpatine himself! Karl and Jason explore the goals Palpatine had, the tools he used to achieve those goals, and what makes Palpatine one of the most compelling villains in movie history. Let's just hope we are strong enough to resist his temptation of UNLIMITED POWER!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We complete the Original Trilogy Deleted Scenes with a look at Return of the Jedi! There's an extended opening sequence, a humanizing sub plot for Jerjerrod, a cacophony of unused pilot footage, and more! As we review these scenes Karl and Jason throw on their editor's hats, weigh the benefits of each scene and make the choice to Keep or Cut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Deleted Scenes of The Empire Strikes Back are a collection of alternate takes, extended sequences, and small editions to what has ultimately become the Perfect Star Wars Film! Karl and Jason once again put on their editor's hats and review each of these scenes. We dig out the good nuggets, important moments and then make the decision to Keep or Cut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karl and Jason dive into the Deleted Scenes of "A New Hope" which give us additional footage, alternate takes, and rough cuts that never made it past the cutting room floor! We tackle each scene, find out what it adds to the movie and what the standout moments are to us. Then we put ourselves in the editor's seat and make our judgement to Keep or Cut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The opportunity to set up a Star Wars room or space in your home is an exciting privilege for many fans! Karl is joined by Tiara of Crafting on Ilum to discuss some of the ways they choose to set up and cultivate their particular Star Wars rooms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May the Force be with you is one of the most quoted lines both in the Star Wars universe and in the Star Wars fandom and there are many ways to use it! In this episode we're counting down our Top 5 uses of this iconic phrase! So many people say it, from Jedi Masters, military officers, and dear friends. We hope this episode brings some hope to your world. May the Force be with you, always. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many pieces of music some would consider to be unnatural. We're looking at how the music of Star Wars describes the more sinister side of the Force in this episode! From that creeping sense of dread and unease, to the inescapable pursuit of it's dark agents, and the sliding descent into the deepest depths of that galaxy far, far away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.