Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast

The Sinister Sith. Join Matt & John on a deep dive discussion about the ultimate Star Wars villains - The Sith. They explore what made them great villains, what makes it necessary to move on from them, and why no attempt to recreate or echo them onscreen has truly reverberated outside of Lucas’ six films or the Clone Wars animated series.  It’s time to kick off Spooky Season with the a close l...

The Anakin Decision. This week John + Matt explore one of the core quandaries of the Star Wars saga - if Anakin’s training was so important, why didn’t Yoda handle it? If not Yoda, why not another member of the Council? If it was going to be Obi-Wan regardless, why not break tradition and have another Jedi Master train alongside? You might be surprised by some of their insights! Host John Mills an...

The Acolyte. This week we have another epic crossover with The 602 Club to discuss the first and only season of the latest Star Wars series on Disney Plus, The Acolyte. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/  Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Make sure you follow us...

The Implications of Omega. John and Matt reunite to discuss the implications of Omega as a character for the larger story arcs & themes of Star Wars. What does she mean for midichlorians and the lineage of Jango Fett? How does her own found family relate to others we’ve seen? Host John Mills and Guest Tristan Riddell Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.face...

Special Guest, Special Edition. While Jedi Master Rushing is out negotiating in the Outbound regions, John is joined by Nerd Party founder and special guest Tristan Riddell to discuss his point of view on the Star Wars Special Editions. It’s a fun discussion, and some special Nerd Party history is shared along the way! Host John Mills and Guest Tristan Riddell Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJ...

Kentucky Fried Pork. We all love grabbing a bite to eat, and we all assume that it’ll be a safe and clean (enough) experience. But on a galactic scale, whether a Republic or Empire, how could a central bureaucracy even hope to manage the regulations necessary for multiple species to safely eat across thousands of systems? John and Matt try to figure out how difficult it would be, and how much real...

Issue 365: Force Radar. In the wake of The Acolyte’s 6th episode, Teach/Corrupt, the contentious question arises once again on how accurately sensing Force users really is, given what’s been shown onscreen. Matt & John debate - as longtime fans - how to make sense of how detecting someone else through the Force must work. #StarWars [Light Spoilers] Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us y...

What if Padmé Stayed? Recently we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Episode I: The Phantom Menace! This set John to ask Matt to ask an unexpected “what if” about the story: What if Padmé had taken Palpatine’s advice and stayed on Coruscant to allow the Trade Federation to maintain their control of Naboo? The chain reaction that sets off takes them down some interesting paths to ponder! Host John...

Jedi Fashion Show. Feel the Force…of Fashion! Matt Rushing + John Mills look closely at the fashion of the prequel-era Jedi as compared to The Acolyte, and how those costuming choices can continue to inform audiences about character, story and themes. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/  Email: http...

The Death Star Cell Block. Explore the GFFA again as John Mills + Matthew Rushing discuss the moral implications of the cell blocks on the Death Star, and what the Rebel responsibilities were if prisoners other than Leia were in them during the Battle of Yavin! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/  E...

Tales of the Empire. In this very special crossover with The 602 Club Matt and John discuss the new animated series Tales of the Empire, digging into the 2 character arcs and so much more! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/  Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Mak...

The Bad Batch: Season Three. In this very special crossover with The 602 Club Matt and John discuss the final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, digging into everything the season gave us, what made us cheer, what made us cry and what made us hopeful for the future! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdPar...

The Summit and Plan 99. Tune in as Matt + John wrap up their The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch with a discussion about the 2-part finale! They discuss heartbreak, loss, action, character cameos, design, and the trick of editing a two-parter that clearly wanted to be one long episode. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.facebook....

Turning Point. This week Matt + John encounter a “Turning Point” during their The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch and they discuss all the storytelling, animation, and editing accomplishments of the episode as it tees up the end of the second season and acts as a perfect setup for the final season. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://...

Pabu. This week John + Matt visit “Pabu” for the first time as part of their The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch and they assess their feelings on the episode and its importance for the rest of the series. Have their feelings changed since their first viewing, and how do they feel about Pabu Cuisine? Tune in and find out! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMaste...

The Outpost. TheBad Batch has always been committed to showing the toll of war, duty, and point of view on its core characters as the galaxy changes around them. Join Matt + John as they revisit “The Outpost” for their Season 2 rewatch and discuss the depth of art, storytelling, and meaning discovered there. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Fac...

Metamorphosis. John and Matt jump into the jump scares with The Bad Batch Season 2 episode “Metamorphosis” as Star Wars resurrects a Clone Wars beastie with a horror-action movie and a bold, new villain enters the scene to set the stage for an arc that will take us through to Season 3. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters    Facebook: https://www.face...

The Crossing & Retrieval. John and Matt discuss how the Star Wars galaxy has changed in the aftermath of #TheCloneWars as they look at #TheBadBatch Season 2 arc “The Crossing/Retrieval” — Syd’s abandonment, processing grief, and the burden of carrying on are all examined against a backdrop of beautiful animation and subtle references in this gripping duology. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushin...

The Clone Conspiracy & Truth and Consequences. Join Matt and John as they delve into Darth Sidious’ devilish plans-within-plans as he snatches villainous victory from righteous defeat in the two part #StarWars #TheBadBatch Season 2 arc “The Clone Conspiracy/Truth and Consequences.” What does the arc reveal about Omega’s true nature, and what does it say about the mundane ways evil can win? All...

Tribe. Journey back to Kashyyyk with John and Matt during their StarWars: The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch with a discussion about “Tribe,” an episode where the squad assists the Wookiee Jedi Gungi get back to his people’s home now that the Jedi have fallen. Warning: Creepy Kashyykian wildlife and Trandoshan slavers await. Only the bravest should apply. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us yo...

Entombed. Discover lost treasure with John and Matt during their Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch with a discussion about “Entombed,” an episode that highlights Wanda Sykes’ character “Phee Genoa,” and layers on references to other classic films from Studio Ghibli to Indiana Jones and The Lord of the Rings. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMaster...

Faster. Racing comes to the forefront once more as Matt and John continue their Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch with a discussion about “Faster,” the infamous episode centered on a wild “riot racing” circuit. Is this a one-and-done episode, or an important character step that leads to later payoff? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebo...

The Solitary Clone. Join Matt and John as they discuss the stunning 3rd episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2: “The Solitary Clone,,” an examination of the spiritual malaise of Clone Force 99’s defector Crosshair as he teams with Clone Commander Cody to put down an insurrection on an independent planet. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Face...

Ruins of War. Join John and Matt as they continue their rewatch and discussion of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 with “Ruins of War,” with Clone Force 99’s escape from Serenno with a new perspective on the destruction of the Clone Wars and the evils of the Galactic Empire. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheN...

Spoils of War. Join Matt and John as they begin their rewatch and discussion on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 with “The Spoils of War,” featuring Clone Force 99’s attempt to heist of Count Dock’s riches on Serenno from under the nose of the Galactic Empire. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email...