Clashing Sabers

"Light of the Jedi rises, and Into the Dark rises to meet it." Okay, that may not be exactly what Luke Skywalker proclaimed, but it doesn't change the fact that this new installment into the High Republic story, written masterfully by the immaculate Queen of Star Wars writing, Claudia Gray,  hits with the same fervor as those that have come before.  Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-pro...

Mark explores that other tragic romance of Star Wars. The story of Satine Kryze and Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of unrequited promise and missed opportunity. And it serves as a kind of mirror to the choices that Anakin made in regards to attachment.   Make sure you are following all of our social media for the latest updates and thoughts Clashing Sabers on Twitter Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook grou...

The immaculate Claudia Gray joins Zach and Brandon to discuss the High Republic, and then the team shares their thoughts on the work of Claudia Gray both past, present, and future.  https://www.octaviabooks.com/ Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ClashingSa...

The Rise of Skywalker. Love it? Hate it? Well, how 'bout you join Sith Talk as they debate it?! You might wanna buckle up, baby. Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ClashingSabers.net Clashing Sabers on Twitter Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook group Clashi...

In this episode, Adriana goes back to discuss another ship from Star Wars Resistance; she is joined by Fionn, a member of the small but mighty Pyerny fandom. Listen as they discuss what makes Tierny and Pyre such a fun couple to ship.  Follow Fionn on Twitter @fvlcrvmtrivmvir  Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your...

Drew takes the pilot seat along with Mark, Adriana, and Zach, to look ahead to 2022 Celebration, so full of possibilities as it stands. What would make it? What could ruin it? All of that and more on episode seventy-seven! Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books!...

Listen as Star Ships host Adriana and fellow Clashing Sabers podcaster Lindsey discuss an unexpected ship from The Phantom Menace! In this episode, Adriana and Lindsey break down the whys and what ifs of a romantic relationship between Qui-Gon Jinn and Shmi Skywalker. Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donation...

If you are going to go Into the Dark, you better bring some dark siders with you. Fortunately, the Sith Talkers have packed their bags and are ready to take you out to the space frontier. You might wanna buckle up, baby.   Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books!...

Mike Chen, author of the "Disturbance" short story in Empire Strikes Back: From A Certain Point of View, joins the Lord of Lore and Brandon to discuss the Force, the dark side, and Palpatine's mindset during the time of ESB. Check out more of Mike's work at https://www.mikechenbooks.com/ and on Twitter Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. O...

The High Republic is here!! The Emergence of Light of the Jedi has spread hope throughout the fandom but, we have to ask, is it earned? Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ClashingSabers.net Clashing Sabers on Twitter Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook group...

Between the jokes about the word butts (we are children) lies a conversation about the best and worst Force abilities in Star Wars. Come for the butts, stay for the best.  Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ClashingSabers.net Clashing Sabers on Twitter Star...

The Empire Strikes Back: From a Certain Point of View is full of fantastic stories, with possibly none being as important as "The Millenium Collective" by Brittany N. Williams. In this episode, she joins Brandon to talk about the Falcon, identity, and diversity in storytelling. Speaking of, make sure you check out Williams' other storytelling endeavors: Black Nerd Problems Flood City Audiobook Spa...

The resistance will not be televised, but it will be podcasted! Drew and Brandon are joined by The Resistance Broadcast to analyze The Mandalorian season two in classic Top 3/Bottom 3 format. Plus, find out how you can support students across the country while also winning some really cool prizes: The Return of the Reader If you want to be a part of The Resistance, go to https://www.starwarsnewsne...

Zach joins Lindsey and Brandon to share their Top 3 and Bottom 3 stories from the collection of 40 short stories that comprise The Empire Strikes Back: From a Certain Point of View. While their lists have some commonalities, Brandon's best story will shock you as it did his fellow hosts.  Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred per...

Even a Sith should be able to appreciate the light. Resident Sith Talkers Zach and Sam do exactly that, digging into The Mandalorian, a light in the fandom, and the newly released High Republic novel Light of the Jedi. If you're interested in spreading the light that is literacy (and win some cool stuff) check out our fundraiser at: https://go.rallyup.com/clashingsabers2021   Join our Patreon to s...

The High Republic publishing initiative will tell Star Wars stories across multiple forms of media, including a comic series written by Cavan Scott and illustrated by artist Ario Anindito. A huge Star Wars fan himself, Anindito joins Zach Christman and Mark Marquis to talk about having his number called for this series, what it's like to create Star Wars, and how The High Republic changes the game...

The year 2020 will forever live in infamy, but for Star Wars there was a whole lot of goodness. Lindsey, Sammy B, and Brandon get together to look at their top moments of the year and what they are looking forward to in 2021.  Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending bo...

Brandon joins the Sith Talk team of Zach and Sammy B to discuss the latest on The Mandalorian and the MAJOR Star Wars show and film announcements.  Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ClashingSabers.net Clashing Sabers on Twitter Star Wars Clashing Sabers Fa...

Zach, Sam, and Lindsey break down "The Jedi" and "The Tragedy"! Like any episode of Sith Talk its full of typical banter and some surprising takes on the latest Star Wars news and media!  Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ClashingSabers.net Clashing Sabers...

A new Thrawn book means Lindsey and Brandon have to try to convince themselves to like the character. A prequel to all previous Thrawn content, this book provides topics such as the effectiveness of Zahn's worldbuilding, the apparent challenge of writing characters that are more than plot elements, and the possibility of Thrawn being representative of people on the spectrum.  Join our Patreon to s...

On this catch-up episode, the crew gets together to discuss what they've been Star Warsing and season two of The Mandalorian (spoilers abound!). Then Drew takes the reigns to lead a game that will challenge how well the team knows Star Wars.  Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buyin...

The Mandalorian is on everyone's mind now more than ever, and you can bet Sammy B and Zach are going to dive way too deep into the awesomeness that is season two! Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ClashingSabers.net Clashing Sabers on Twitter Star Wars Cla...

Friend of the show Michelle flies in from The Unknown Regions to join Brandon for a discussion about duality, dyads, and Baby Yoda. This is not going to go the way you think.  Find Michelle on Twitter Check out The Unknown Regions Podcast Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying an...

The newest members of the Clashing Sabers team, Sammy B and Zach Christman, join Drew and Brandon to discuss the Sith. Are they a cult, or do they have everything figured out?  Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ClashingSabers.net Clashing Sabers on Twitter...

Your ears do not deceive you, Sith Talk is now on The Clashing Sabers Network! On this monumental episode, new saber clashers Sammy B and "The Lord of Lore" Zach Christman discuss joining the network, The Mandalorian, and a plethora of Star Wars goodness.  Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directl...