Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast

The Sound of Star Wars. John & Matt break down how Lucasfilm can win the content war in a challenging, glutted landscape - short form audio content. Audio books are taking off again, so embrace the model and do what George Lucas himself championed by finding ways to elevate and enhance Star Wars in unique ways! Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with o...

Sheev Palpatine Phone Home. John & Matt play Galactic Realtors in this week’s show, searching for the perfect place to have served as Palpatine’s abode! Did he live in modest quarters below the Senate? Was the Jedi Temple his vindictive Palace of Pleasure? Would he have returned home and lived on Naboo just to give more pain to Vader?  Where do YOU think Palpatine lived? Hosts John Mills and M...

Getting Weird with the Force. It’s always risky to try to expand Star Wars lore. People have very set ideas of what works, and what doesn’t. Matt and John try to figure out the magic formula for making original Star Wars works that explore aspects we don’t understand, and whether we were ever really meant to understand them in the first place…or engage in the unanswered questions with our own imag...

Andor: Season Two. This week we are diving back into the world of Andor with its second and final season, which of course means a crossover with The 602 Club, plus we are joined by none other than K-2SO translator, Darren Moser!  Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creat...

Set Lightsabers on Stun. John and Matt boldly go where no other fans have gone before…as they debate which Star TREK captain would fit best in the Star WARS galaxy!  Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek ,...

A Star Wars Celebration. Celebrate 400 Episodes of Star Wars goodness with Matt Rushing + John Mills as they welcome a special guest from Lucas Animation, Nic Anastassiou, to discuss the past, present and future state of Lucas’ legacy and the responsibility of balancing progress and innovation with the traditions that established the storytelling tradition!  Hosts John Mills and Matthew Rushing Sp...

Tales of the Underworld. This May the Fourth the Force was strong as Disney+ debuted the latest Star Wars animation anthology, Tales of the Underworld which focused on two fan favorite characters, Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. To celebrate, Matt and John crossover with The 602 Club to discuss the series! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Welcome to the best Star Wars podcast with unique discussio...

Twenty Years of Revenge. Celebrate 20 years of Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith with Matt & John as they share what the film has meant to them, how it’s held up, and its impact on modern film history. Was this a gold standard set, or a letdown for fans? Are there heroes on both sides…or is there truly something more to this blockbuster of the early 2000s? Host John Mills and Matthew...

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 break the story effectively across two episodes?...

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 episode that birthed an unforgettable meme among am...

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 reactions to the themes of this episode and ponder what...

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 asked. But does the audience get satisfaction fro...

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 to say? Does it advance the series momentum? Does...

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 Matthew Rushing Love listening to Aggressive Negotiati...

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 features an in-depth discussion of the fifth episode...

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 Aggressive Negotiation? This episode features an in-depth...

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-depth discussion of the first three-episode arc of St...

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 first time the comics ever resurrected Palpatine was...

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! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us...

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 ways? Join us for another rich discussion! Host...

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 Imperial corruption would lend itself to helping th...

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 Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! T...

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 systems and those on the fringes. Host John Mills and...

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…they maybe went a little beyond that. Host Jo...

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 Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMas...