Idiot's Array: A Star Wars Podcast

On Episode 205, Idiot's Array joins forces once again with Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle, this time to discuss the first three episodes of season three of The Bad Batch.  We cover many sectors and topics including:  -Omega's life currently Tantiss, including befriending a lurca hound. -What is the reason for so many blood samples being tested?  -Why is Nala Se discarding Omega's sample? ...

"Your arrogance blinds you!" Many characters in  Star Wars have been victims of their own arrogance. Some learned from it and made changes. And some didn't. On Episode 204, we discuss arrogance in  Star Wars  characters.  -Which characters are arrogant and which fake it well?  -What are the downfalls of arrogance?  -Is arrogance ever helpful?  -Which  Star Wars characters are the most arrogant?  -...

On Episode 203, Idiot's Array joins forces with Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle to pay tribute to Carl Weathers (Greef Karga in The Mandalorian ), who passed away on February 1st, 2024. We discuss his life filled with positivity, decades-long career, and his lasting legacy. We start the show covering the latest Star Wars news.  We would be honored if you would join us! Twitter:  @idiotsarra...

The Bad Batch season 3 trailer is finally here and even though we've lost a brother (temporarily for this episode), Idiot's Array is here to discuss it!  -What are we most looking forward to in season 3?  -Is Tech really gone?  -What is Omega's destiny?  -What is the threat to the Empire that Palpatine is so worried about?  -What is the fate of the Bad Batch?  -And Asajj Ventress is back???? We be...

Idiot's Array starts 2024 with an all-new episode covering a variety of topics! To begin the episode, we reveal any Star Wars -themed New Year's resolutions we may have. Then, based on listener feedback, we discuss anything in Star Wars that Alan, Mark, and Ryder may disagree on. And to wrap up Episode 201, we each give our top 5 favorite Star Wars movies...for today at least.  We talk about this...

Was it Idiot's Array's destiny to make it to our 200th episode? We're not sure, but on Episode 200 we discuss destiny in Star Wars.  -Does the Force control a character's destiny?  -How do decisions affect destiny?  -What part do Force visions play in a person's destiny?  -Did Anakin Skywalker fulfil his destiny? And what about Ahsoka Tano, Luke Skywalker, Padme Amidala, and Obi-Wan Kenobi?  We st...

On Episode 199, Ryder is joined by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf) to cover a variety of topics. First up, we revisit the Phantom Menace teaser trailer 25 years later. What do we remember from this time? How do we feel about this trailer now? And we share some feelings on The Phantom Menace. Next, we discuss some of The High Republic updates and how some of those storylines are weaved into liv...

Join Idiot's Array for an all-new episode packed with a variety of topics! We start the show by talking about the new Beatles song before we read a listener email. For our main topic, we have an in-depth discussion about how important relatability is to which Star Wars characters are our favorites.  To close the show, we talk about the recent passing of Matthew Perry.  All of this and so much more...

Join Alan and Ryder live at Fan X in Salt Lake City for our Ahsoka Tano: Stil the Purest Example of the Jedi? panel!  Ahsoka Tano has become has become a beloved Star Wars character as her story spanned The Clone Wars , Rebels , The Mandalorian , literature, and now the Ahsoka series. With the added perspective of the Ahsoka series, how have our thoughts and appreciation of Ahsoka changed? Why doe...

Join Ryder and Alan live from Fan X in Salt Lake City for The Clone Wars 15th Anniversary panel! Fifteen years ago, Star Wars fans were introduced to new characters (Ahsoka Tano, Captain Rex) and re-introduced to characters we'd known for years (Anakin, Padme, Obi-Wan) in The Clone Wars. -What are the lasting legaciecs of The Clone Wars move and series today? -What makes them both so important to...

"No matter what happens next, I'm going to be there for you." On Episode 195, we are joined one more time by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf, Kanata's Castle) and Red 5 Mom (Kanata's Castle) as we discuss the season finale of Ahsoka , The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord. Some of the topics we discuss include:  -Morgan receives the gift of shadows -Ezra builds a new lightsaber -The relationship...

On Episode 194, the Idiots get together once again with Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle to discuss the penultimate episode of Ahsoka, Dreams and Madness. Some of the topics we discuss are:  -Hera vs. Senator Xiono -C-3PO! -Anakin's training holograms for Ahsoka -Thrawn's strategy -Sabine gives Ezra a recap of what has happened in their galaxy -Baylan and Shin take different paths -The reuni...

On Episode 193, we discuss  Ahsoka- Part 6: Far, Far Away. Join us as we talk about:  -The arrival at Peridea -Purgill graveyard -The Great Mothers -Thrawn! -Sabine finally finding Ezra We start with a short recap of Alan and Ryder's weekend at Fan X in Salt Lake City. All of this and much more on an action-packed episode of Idiot's Array. We would be honored if you would join us.  Twitter: @idiot...

Fan X 2023 is Sept 21-23, 2023 and Idiot's Array will be hosting several panels! On this Quickdeal, Alan and Ryder discuss their schedules for the convention this week. Join them live to discuss Ahsoka, The Clone Wars, Return of the Jedi, and much, much more! Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarraypodcast  

On Episode 192, Idiot's Array joins forces with The Pitiful Little Band Roundtable for a discussion on Shadow Warrior, Part Five of  Ahsoka. Join us as we talk about:  -Jacen helps Hera and the New Republic locate Ahsoka. -Ahsoka continues her training with Anakin in the World Between Worlds.  -A return to The Clone Wars battlefields.  -The search for Sabine continues.  All of this and much, much...

On Episode 191, Idiot's Array is joined by Becca Benjamin and Red 5 Mom to discuss Fallen Jedi, Part 4 in Ahsoka . Join us as we talk about:  -Who is/are the fallen Jedi?  -What is Sabine's importance?  -Ahsoka vs. Baylan and Sabine vs. Shin -Did Sabine betray Ahsoka in order to find Ezra?  -World Between Worlds -Anakin! All of this and more! We would be honored if you would join us.  Twitter: @id...

This is intolerable! Idiot's Array is joined by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf, Kanata's Castle) and Red 5 Mom (Kanata's Castle) to discuss part 3 (Time to Fly) of Ahsoka.  We discuss:  Sabine's struggles with her Jedi training Hera's frustrations with politics More reasons why the Jedi Order fell  A fun space battle Ahsoka in a space suit And Purrgil! All of this and much, much more! We would...

Join Idiot's Array and special guest Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf) as we discuss  Ahsoka : Part One (Master and Apprentice) and Part Two (Toil and Trouble). We begin with our general thoughts on the series so far and then take a deep dive into many of the specifics of each episode. Don't delay any longer! The only time you are wasting is your own.  Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's...

Somehow, Idiot's Array returned! On Episode 188, we crack open a pack of Star Wars Conversation Cards and see where they take us. Join us as we take a journey through the Star Wars galaxy and cover a variety of topics. We would be honored if you would join us! Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarraypodcast  

On Episode 187, Idiot's Array finally discusses idiots in Star Wars! We start with sixteen of the biggest idiots in Star Wars and limit them down to our Idiot's Array. Join us for the chaos and debate. There is some controversy on the characters who made it into our bracket and even more on the characters who move forward. Also, Alan almost chokes to death. We start the show by discussing our exci...

The Idiots are back to discuss more jerks in the Star Wars galaxy! In Part 2 of Jerks in Star Wars, we try to make amends for overlooking some very important jerks. Who will make our second Idiot's Array in Part 2 of this challenge? Listen now to find out. And if you join us, we promise to be polite and to be honored by your presence.  Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email...

Idiot's Array is back with another bracket and this time we are trying to figure out who is the biggest jerk in  Star Wars . The jerks in our bracket come from the light side and dark side, Rebels and Imperials, and live action and animation. But who will make it to our Idiot's Array in Part 1 of this challenge? Join us to find out!  We start the show by talking about the return of Return of the J...

On Episode 184, Mark and Ryder are joined by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf) to discuss the season three finale of The Mandalorian.  -What are our thoughts on the finale and season three overall?  -What is the significance of Din, Bo-Katan, and Grogu defeating Moff Gideon?  -R5-D4 finally gets to be the hero.  -Grogu has experienced and re-experienced a lot of trauma -Were we satisified with t...

On Episode 183, Alan and Ryder are joined by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf) to discuss the penultimate episode of season three of The Mandalorian.  -What are our thoughts on the Shadow Council?  -Who are the spies?  -We contrast the leadership of Bo-Katan and Moff Gideon.  -How does this episode tie in with other Star Wars media?  -And we look forward to the season three finale.  All of this...

Join us on Episode 182 for a Pitiful Little Band roundtable wrap-up of Star Wars Celebration.  -What are our overall feelings about what we saw and learned?  -What are our reactions to the new movies announced? (Rey is returning!) -Thoughts on Star Wars Celebration is heading to Japan in 2025. -We also discuss the Ahsoka trailer, the final season of The Bad Batch, Acolyte news, season two of Star...