Idiot's Array: A Star Wars Podcast

"There has been an awakening. Have you felt it?" Ten years ago, Star Wars fans were treated to the first teaser trailer from  The Force Awakens . On Episode 230, we revisit the trailer for a deep dive into it. -What do we remember from the first time we saw it?  -What do we remember about being a  Star Wars fan at that time?  -What are our favorite parts of the trailer?  -What makes this such a gr...

Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker experienced love in very different ways during their childhoods. As a young child, Anakin felt genuine love from his mother Shmi, but when he reached the Jedi Temple he didn't feel that same love from the adults around him. Luke was raised by a loving (and sometimes stern) aunt and uncle, and then felt loved and valued by the new friends he met later on. How did...

On Episode 228, Idiot's Array takes a deep dive into Han Solo. We discuss our favorite Han Solo moments, his character arc, and so much more. It's definitely NOT a boring conversation! Fly casual and join us for this extremely fun-filled episode of Idiot's Array. We would be honored if you would join us.  X:  @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Insta...

There are many well-known and celebrated heroes in the  Star Wars  saga, and there are also many unsung heroes who often get overlooked. On Episode 227, we honor those unsung heroes from across the galaxy.  To begin the show, we respond to listener emails and recap our weekend at Fan X in Salt Lake City. All of this and much more! We would be honored by your presence.  X:  @idiotsarraypod Facebook...

Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi both played important roles in the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker as he became Darth Vader. But which Jedi Master was more influential to the events of the Star Wars galaxy, for good or bad? Join us as we debate which Jedi Master played a more prominent role in the galaxy and the audience will help us decide. X:  @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Em...

On Episode 225, the Idiots cover a variety of topics. We discuss which Star Wars movie we'd like to have a role in, which upcoming Star Wars projects we are most excited about, and the benefits of taking risks in entertainment.  We begin the show with some listener feedback.  Join us on this journey through several subjects. We would be honored if you would join us! X:  @idiotsarraypod Facebook: I...

On Episode 224 we discuss our favorite sequel trilogy moments. This is not going to go the way you think, but we know it is fun and informative discussion.  We start the show with some D23 news. All of this and much more! We would be honored if you would join us.  X:  @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarraypodcast

Idiot's Array continues our series on favorite moments from trilogies and on Episode 223 we discuss the prequel trilogy. We are each tasked with picking our Idiot's Array of moments from the PT. Picking three favorite moments isn't just for droids. All listeners can join in too, and we hope you do.  To begin the show, we discuss our favorite Star Wars fan debates. Also, Jedi Zaugg has somehow retu...

On Episode 222, join Idiot's Array, Tarkin's Top Shelf, and Kanata's Castle for an in-depth discuss on the season finale of  The Acolyte.  - Mae escapes and Sol pursues her to Brendok, but what were Sol's intentions?  -Why was Qimir concerned about Osha wearing his mask?  -Darth Plagueis! -What is Senator Rayencourt's true agenda?  -A Kyber crystal is bled. -What effects did Brendok have on the Je...

We're going back to Brendok on Episode 221 for a discussion on  Choice , episode 7 of  The Acolyte.  -Why did Sol feel such a quick connection to Osha (or was it Mae?) upon first seeing her?  -What is the significance of Mae and Osha having exactly the same symbionts?  -Was Aniseya being malicious when she went into Torbin's head?  -How did the choices of some affect many others?  -Were there bad...

Put on your Cortosis helmet and join Idiot's Array for an in-depth discussion of Teach/Corrupt , episode 6 of  The Acolyte.  -Who is teaching and who is corrupting? -Qimir is not keeping Osha as a prisoner. Or is he?  -Has Sol reached a breaking point?  -When did Sol know he had Mae on his ship and not Osha?  -What is the Senate's interest in the Jedi Order?  -What is the importance of Qimir's mas...

Join Idiot's Array, Tarkin's Top Shelf, and Kanata's Castle for a deep dive discussion of  Night , episode 5 of  The Acolyte.  -The reveal of the stranger. -The Jedi are in danger.  -More dark side lore. -A twin swap is in store. And so much more! We would be honored if you would join us.  X:  @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarr...

Join us on Episode 218 to discuss  Day , episode three of  The Acolyte.  -What do we see in this episode that hints at Jedi hubris in the future?  -What makes a "true Jedi"?  -Why is Osha beginning to feel the Force again?  -Several important coversations in this episode, including between Vernestra and Sol, Yord and Osha, Qimir and Mae, and Sol and Osha.  -Redheaded Jedi, Bazil, and big bugs? Oh...

On Episode 217, we are taking a deep dive in  Destiny , episode 3 of  The Acolyte .  -What new perspectives were learned about the Force in this episode?  -Are the Jedi spying on Force-sensitive children?  -Witches and the Ascension ceremony.  -What are the parellels between Osha and Anakin Skywalker choosing the Jedi path?  -Did Osha really want to join the Jedi Order?  All of this and so much mo...

Oh Yord! The  Acolyte has arrived and don't let your ears deceive you! On Episode 216, we join forces with Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle to break down episodes one (Lost/Found) and two (Revenge/Justice).  -What are our overall thoughts after the first two episodes?  -How are the Jedi different in this era than in the eras we are already familiar with?  -What is unique about this mystery s...

A darkness is rising... The  Acolyte will be released this week and we discuss our excitement and anticipation for the series and how to prepare for it.  -When is the series set?  -What do we know about the Jedi Order at this point?  -What have we learned from the trailers and TV spots?  -Where can fans go to learn more about this series?  All of this and so much more on an all-new episode of Idio...

We all have our favorite moments from the original  Star Wars  trilogy and on Episode 214 we discuss ours. Our challenge is to pick our Idiot's Array (top 3) of moments. Picking only three moments over the course of three movies ain't like dusting crops. It's hard and dangerous work. So which moments will we choose? And which will we blast into oblivion?  We hope you'll listen along and choose you...

The calvary has arrived and we are here to wrap up  The Bad Batch . Join us as we breakdown the season 3/series finale.  -Crosshair wants to take on the Imperial troops alone. -Emerie and Echo team up.  -Omega escapes with the other children and frees the Zillo Beast. -Omega and Echo free the other Clones. -Echo recruits some of the freed Clones to help him complete the mission.  -Rampart hasn't c...

On Episode 212, we discuss  Flash Strike , the penultimate episode of  The Bad Batch series.  -The Batchers arrive at Tantiss Base, but the Empire is ready for them. -Omega knows her brothers are back and needs to devise an escape plan.  -Echo stealthly infiltrates the base.  -A Zillo Beast! -Echo meets Emerie and learns that there are more children than just Omega being held captive by the Empire...

Idiot's Array is back to discuss Into the Breach,  the thirteenth episode of season three of The Bad Batch.  -What are our overal thoughts on this episode? -What are the similarities of the Tantiss vault and the Narkina-5 prison from  Andor?  -What are the similarities between Omega and Jyn Erso? -What sacrifices do we think The Bad Batch are willing to make to save Omega? And what sacrifices is O...

On Episode 210, we discuss Juggernaut , episode 12 of  The Bad Batch season 3.  -Omega is returned to Tantiss and reunited with Emerie Karr, but is Omega really safe?  -Crosshair has a plan to find a way to Tantiss.  -Phee Genoe returns to help The Bad Batch on a dangerous mission to extract Vice Admiral Rampart.  -Omega is shown her new home, the vault at Tantiss base.  We start the show with som...

On Episode 209, we continue to discuss season 3 of  The Bad Batch with episodes  The Harbinger, Identity Crisis,  and  Point of No Return. -The return of Asajj Ventress! -The Bad Batch is suspicious of Ventress. -Ventress teaches Omega. -The return of Cad Bane.  -Emerie is promoted and meets the children/specimens.  -Shadow trooper tracks down the Bad Batch on Pabu. -Omega surrenders to the Empire...

On Episode 208, join Ryder and Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf, Kanata's Castle) as they discuss  Bad Territory , episode 8 of season 3 of  The Bad Batch .  -Omega attempts to help Crosshair with his healing.  -Is Crosshair's injury physical or mental?  -Wrecker and Hunter team up with Fennec Shand.  -Can Fennec be trusted?  -Who is Fennec's contact?  We start the show by discussing some recent...

On this all-new episode, Alan, Mark, and Ryder team up with Becca Benjamin (Kanata's Castle, Tarkin's Top Shelf) to discuss and dissect  Infiltration  (Episode 6) and  Extraction  (Episode 7) of  The Bad Batch season 3.  -Who are the CX troopers?  -Howzer is suspicious of Crosshair.  -Wolffe! -How has Crosshair become one of our favorite Clones?  -Why is loyalty so important in  The Bad Batch and ...

On Episode 206, we dive into A Different Approach and  The Return , episodes 4 and 5 of The Bad Batch season 3.  A Different Approach:  -Omega and Crosshair on the run from The Empire.  -Both have ideas on how best to escape from Lau. -Both of them use their talents.  -Reunion with Hunter and Wrecker.  The Return:  -The Bad Batch are back together, but it's not completely comfortable.  -Omega carr...