Bitches of Dathomir

The first adult novel of The High Republic Phase 3 is here!  One year after the fall of Starlight Beacon in Phase 1, the Jedi and Republic are desperately trying to figure out how to fight against the Nihil, their impenetrable stormwall, and their terrifying Jedi-killing weapons.  The Nihil continue to spread fear and chaos in their new empire, but not everyone in the Nihil is happy with their dir...

We wrap up the comics with a look at issue #3 & #4 of Shadows of Starlight.  Bell struggles with anger and obsession towards the Nihil after returning to Coruscant, while Burryaga seeks peace in a new assignment.  The Guardian Protocols have expedited both of them to knighthood, and Grand Master Veter has just the mission for Bell. Will getting away from Coruscant and the Jedi Council be enoug...

In this HR Phase 3 comic series, all Jedi have been recalled to Coruscant following the destruction of Starlight Beacon. Fear & uncertainty about the Nihil & their unknown weapon lead the Jedi to adopt the controversial Guardian Protocols.  Yoda wants to look into the past for answers to their Nihil problem, leading him on a path of darkness with a familiar face.  Meanwhile, Avar Kriss &am...

We wrap up Tales of Light & Life with Rogue Element, an amazing story by Alyssa Wong set in Corellia.  In spite of their victory against the Nihil, Corellia still faces consequences of their presence, with a civil war raging and insidious Nihil plans brewing.  A rebel group in Coronet City is on a mission to stop the Nihil plans, but a mysterious vigilante threatens to ruin everything. Two reb...

We're shaking things up with Master Lox and his Padawan Amadeo as they attempt to help a village threatened by the effects of a mining operation on their planet.  But an urgent call to Coruscant halts their Outer Rim lifestyle, bringing Amadeo face to face with a bustling city of opportunities. As Master Lox learns of the Nameless, Amadeo goes on a quest to discover if the Jedi life is what h...

On the planet of Ena, the local people are suffering at the hands of the Hutt Cartel and their Nikto muscle.  After the fall of Starlight Beacon, the Hutts took advantage of the lack of Jedi and Republic presence and forced the Enami into a life of poverty and oppression.  But two brave Enami children, Hoi and Kian, decide to take matters into their own hands and take their home back from the Hutt...

Fan-favorite Bell Zettifar is back! After losing his master Loden Greatstorm and surviving the fall of Starlight Beacon, Bell remains on Eiram alone with his own mission in mind.  Bell is convinced his best friend Burryaga is still alive, in spite of everyone else accepting his death. But his final bit of hope sends him on a quest to find support among Eiram's wary locals.  Join us for a tale...

Ready your light whips; Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh is back!  In the wake of the destruction of Starlight Beacon, Vernestra attempts to find peace away from the Jedi Council and the Nihil conflict.  On the beginning of her wayseeker journey, Vernestra is drawn into a conflict between the people of Miekos and the shipping Guild that controls their exports.  But everyone she meets is hiding secrets o...

In the aftermath of starlight, Affie Hollow, Leox (Matthew McConaughey) and the hunkiest chunk of rock in the galaxy, our boi Geode, are all in on recovery efforts on Eiram.  Affie struggles with grief following the fall of Starlight Beacon, and a run-in with a member of the now-defunct Byne Guild only worsens her mood.  But as the rebuilding continues and the people of Eiram feel both hope and an...

We're back on Starlight Beacon, pre-fall with Padawan Ram Jomaram!  Ram is on a mission; make fellow Padawan Zeen Mrala feel less homesick. He tries to plan a surprise party for his friend, and a series of unfortunate events leads to some surprising revelations for Ram.  We learn about friendship, droid ragers and the meaning of "home"  For light and life!  Send us a text Support th...

The original captain America, Silandra Sho, has deemed her Padawan ready for the Jedi trials. Little does Rooper know, she'll be going on a journey and learning just what it means to be a Jedi knight.  Monsters, mysteries and more await in this short story by George Mann.  For light & life.  ***We have some audio issues in this episode. Please enjoy and we'll be back to our scheduled...

I bet you thought you had seen the last of Marda Ro.... We join Marda after the events of Phase 2, and start to piece together how she built a legacy with far-reaching influence. She's on the hunt for her people, and along the way she learns about the power of friendship; just kidding, she kills people for her own gains.  Say goodbye to a redemption arc, say hello to the terrifying truth of w...

Season 2 is here! We're starting of with the Tales of Light and Life; a collection of short stories set during the High Republic. In this first story, we are reunited with our favorite HR bad boy, Axel Greylark. Join us as we discover a piece of Axel's life pre-Phase 2! Meet some new faces, attend a fancy party with some uninvited guests, and learn how Axel first met the Path of the Open...

The end of the High Republic Phase 2 is here, and with it, the end of our first season! We wrap up by finishing up The Blade comics, where we follow badass Jedi siblings Barash & Porter on a journey to help the galaxy together, and discover who they could be apart.  Huge thank you to all of our listeners; we can't wait to see you for Season 2!  Send us a text Support the show

It's time to say goodbye to Phase 2 of the High Republic Adventures comics. Will Sav be able to save Maz from the evil Dank Graks? Will she leave the Jedi Order behind forever? Join us as we go into the Therm State to conclude this fantastical pirate adventure.  Send us a text Support the show

The end is here. We say goodbye to some of our favorite Jedi in this final installment of Path of Vengeance  Shrii ka rai ka rai We're coming to take you away Shrii ka rai ka rai We're coming to take you away They'll do what they can and they'll do what they must but when they find you all you'll be is dust. For Light & Life Send us a text Support the show

Explaining this episode in emojis:  😵‍💫🥚👹🫱⚔️🩸☀️ Yana has a Skywalker moment, Marda realizes some horrible truths and the Jedi just try to survive against the Nameless Terror.  For Light & Life Send us a text Support the show

The chaos of the mission on Planet X continues! Will the crew be able to escape the Underdweller? What is the Protector and why is it definitely a Pokemon?  Back on Dalna, Matty and Oliviah continue their emotional standoff while dealing with the sudden arrival of some unexpected allies.  Let the mystery continue.  For Light & Life Send us a text Support the show

It's finally happened. We've made it onto Planet X! Barely.  But the mission crew soon realizes that not all is as it seems on the Nameless planet. Let's play a game called "who makes it out alive?".  Meanwhile on Dalna, Matty struggles with Oliviah as they try to infiltrate the Path compound, and Yana makes her triumphant but hesitant return with the Herald.  Special gues...

On Jedha, the Jedi question the odd connections between the rumors from battle and the Path of the Open Hand. Matty gets assigned a mission with her crush/awkward acquaintance, Oliviah and struggles with confronting the Herald, who is in prison for his crimes.  The Mother throws the Herald under the bus in a public way, Yana gets the hot goss from Kraydon, and Marda gets thirsty for our a big boi....

The final young adult novel of Phase 2 turned the readers' perspective upside-down! We get a look at some of the events of Phase 2 from the perspective of the Path of the Open Hand (Closed Fist?). Things go a bit Ghostbusters, family drama enters the chat, and we get the best awkward shirtless scene since The Last Jedi.  Buckle up, listeners!  For Light & Life Send us a text Support the s...

We've missed Vildar Mac and his frienemy Tey Sirrek! We conclude their journey with the final three issues of the High Republic Phase 2 comics. We get a glimpse of a Thanos glove (sith artifacts, anyone?), finally see the rod(s) in action, and get some answers to our burning Battle of Jedha questions.  To Hell with the Force  Send us a text Support the show

It's time to say goodbye to the gang.  Loyalties are tested, lives are lost and the tide of war shifts to one side. But which one?  The epic conclusion episode to Cataclysm is here.  Send us a text Support the show

We'll never let go, Jack. Part 5 of Cataclysm is here with a bang. Crank your anxiety up to 10, folks.  Send us a text Support the show

We're getting answers to questions, saying goodbye to some loved ones, and finally getting to see the badass version of Kyong.  Join us for Part 4 of the wild, wonderful read that is Cataclysm.  Send us a text Support the show