Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast

Obi-Wan Wonderings. Matt and John discuss a key moment from the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, in the wake of the massively successful limited theatrical re-release of Return of the Jedi for its 40th anniversary. Does a certain scene play differently? Does the echo of the series now change the meaning of key moments? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Faceb...

Cooking With Midichlorians. John and Matt discuss the implications of what was revealed in Moff Gideon’s plans during the third season of The Mandalorian. They chat about what it means for the future, what it implies about the past, and how it might tie in to Palpatine’s long-range goals. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.face...

REY-Turn of the Jedi. John and Matt engage in a delightful discussion about the announced plans to bring back Rey “Skywalker” to the Star Wars franchise with a new movie focused on her exploits 15 years (!) after the events of Star Wars: Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. What does the future hold? They try to peer into the midichlorian-filled Magic 8 Ball for a glimpse of what’s to come, based on...

Inheritance of The Clone Wars. Matt and John discuss the Bad Batch’s second season and how it reflects the theme of the inheritance of The Clone Wars and what it means for Clone Force 99’s place in the galaxy. 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 A...

Star Wars Drinking Laws. John & Matt discuss what might thrill ya, and what might kill ya, when walking into a bar in a galaxy far, far away. From the Mos Eisley Cantina to the most well-stocked lounge on Coruscant, what did drinking laws look like during the Republic, and during the Empire? Strap in for a fun discussion that just might have figured out what Hyperspace Skipping really is. Host...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Kamino Lost. John & Matt complete their Bad Batch Season 1 commentary series with a track for the 16th and final episode in its first season, the stunning “Kamino Lost,” an episode filled with emotional weight, thrilling action, terrific dialogue and a revelation at the end that changes the face of the Star Wars saga onscreen forever after. Host John Mills and Matthew...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Return to Kamino. Matt & John record a commentary track for the Bad Batch’s 15th episode in its first season, the penultimate “Return to Kamino.” The Batch uncover an uncomfortable truth about their brother Crosshair against the backdrop of Rampart’s horrific acts to seal the Empire’s final betrayal of the creators of the clone army. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushin...

The Bad Batch Commentary: War Mantle. John & Matt share a commentary track for the Bad Batch’s 14th episode in its first season, “War Mantle.” The Batch begin to unravel the next insidious phase of the Empire’s accelerating plans as they travel to rescue a brother trooper who’s been imprisoned for what he’s chosen not to do. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Infested. John & Matt share a commentary track for the Bad Batch’s 13th episode in its first season, “Infested.” The Underworld's impact grows and Cid's connections to it - as well as her loyalties - are further exposed as the Batch is forced to pull off a double-cross heist that puts Omega in a strange & new emotional situation. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushin...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Rescue on Ryloth. John & Matt share a commentary track for episode 12 of The Bad Batch’s first season, “Rescue on Ryloth.” We get to see Crosshair’s vanity manipulated, the depth of Rampart’s political savvy, and the stakes increase as Ryloth once again serves as a flashpoint for an awakening. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJed...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Devil's Deal. Matt & John return to Ryloth with a commentary track for episode 11 of The Bad Batch’s first season, “Devil’s Deal.” The episode examines the methodology of Imperial dominion, and its efforts to take advantage of the exhaustion of war to become the new boss...and what it’s willing to do to lock its power in place. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Common Ground. John & Matt revisit episode 10 of The Bad Batch’s first season, the episode “Common Ground.” The Batch is dispatched to assist people they were trained to hate, leading to a city-based tank battle that cements itself as an all-time Star Wars classic battle sequence and questions about who and what we choose to hate or help. Host John Mills and Matthew R...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Bounty Lost. Matt & John revisit The Bad Batch’s encounter with Cad Bane in episode nine from the first season, “Bounty Lost.” More question arise from the shadows as the Batch pursues Bane to a lost city in the clouds where a showdown with another familiar bounty hunter is unfolding. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Reunion. John & Matt share a commentary track for The Bad Batch’s eighth episode from the first season, “Reunion.” Given the history of the Bad Batch, the word carries specific foreboding and intrigue as we hit the halfway point of the season and the characters start their journey toward bigger events on the horizon. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your fe...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Battle Scars. Matt & John share a commentary track for The Bad Batch’s seventh episode from the first season, “Battle Scars.” A beloved old character is reintroduced, the Batch learns what Order 66 really was, and questions of soldiers’ PTSD and its impact on family are explored. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Faceb...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Decommissioned. John and Matt give their commentary for The Bad Batch’s sixth episode from season 1, “Decommissioned.” Questions of their place in the galaxy hide behind a straightforward mission to retrieve a tactical droid’s head from the scrap heap, and possible hints about Omega’s potential come to light. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twit...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Rampage. Matt and John give their commentary for The Bad Batch’s fifth episode from season 1, “Rampage.” A retrieval mission ties in - possibly - to the original films, and the team learns what it means to have Omega with them on adventures. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Cornered. Matt and John give their commentary for The Bad Batch’s fourth episode from season 1, “Cornered.” A supply run leads to parental stress, a kid on the run, and the chronological introduction of the fan-favorite bounty hunter Fennec Shand! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerd...

Thanksgungan 2022. Once more the crisp nights and bright days turn our gaze toward all the things for which we’re thankful, with a special focus on our Star Wars fandom. Join Matt and John as they carve through their special recipe for thankfulness as Star Wars fans in 2022 from current shows to future productions to the special bond that brings all fans together. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushi...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Replacements. Matt and John give their commentary for The Bad Batch’s third episode from season 1, “Replacements.” Duty, Honor, Trust and the Incremental Erosion of Freedom all come into play as the themes gain even more clarity. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Cut and Run. John and Matt give their commentary for The Bad Batch’s second episode from season 1, “Cut and Run". 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 on X @TheJediMasters + leave us...

The Bad Batch Commentary: Aftermath. Matt and John celebrate 300 episodes as well as Star Wars: The Bad Batch winning the Saturn Award for best animated series by starting their commentary collection with the first episode, Aftermath! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.c...

Rebellious Morality. John and Matt discuss the question of the morality shown by the rebellion in the Andor series, and whether it’s a necessary reflection of our conflicted natures or too much a divergence from the clearer lessons of Lucas’ films. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www....

More Star Wars Stories. SPECIAL HURRICANE EDITION Inspired by the highly-anticipated debut of “Andor,” Matt and John discuss other characters whose arcs would be interesting to explore, and the opportunities they carry for world building with them to open the Star Wars galaxy to new viewers. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.f...

Are the Jedi Evil? Inspired by a topic on the roster from this year’s DragonCon, John and Matt wrestle with the question, “Are the Jedi Evil?” Their debate looks at all aspects of the question, but most especially what clear indicators the story might show in one direction or the other. And they issue a challenge to listeners late in the show! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedb...