Clashing Sabers

Chissmas has arrived in the land of Star Wars, but does Treason deserve to be on the Land of Misfit Toys? Lindsey and Brandon discuss the latest Timothy Zahn novel, and send a desperate plea to those in listener land. Help us, listeners, you're our only hope.   Text us your thoughts and questions: 832-966-0077 Follow us on Twitter: @ClashingSabers Email us: clashingsabersnetwork@gmail.com YouTube:...

We've made it to Brandon's favorite film, Return of the Jedi! Devin Kleffer joins Drew, Lindsey, and Brandon to yub nub their way through Darth Vader's redemption, Jedi rocks, and the epicness that is the green lightsaber reveal. Add in a HappyBeeps.net examination of toys and Brandon being a somewhat less terrible person by reading a review on time, and you'll want to take an awkward family photo...

FROM THE JEDI TEMPLE ARCHIVES.... This week, we continue on our mission to examine the life of Ahsoka Tano and why she is such a critical character in the Star Wars universe with our special guest Brandon Boylan from the Clashing Sabers Podcast (clashingsabers.net). From the self-titled book Ahsoka to her role in Star Wars: Rebels, this beacon of the Light wields her dual white-bladed lightsabers...

Claudia Gray. That is all.  For more Claudia Gray, check out: http://www.claudiagray.com/   Social Media links can be found at: http://www.claudiagray.com/about-claudia/ Follow us on Twitter: @ClashingSabers   Email us: clashingsabersnetwork@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8F_vWh3td9aVcMXwqdxjA Follow Lindsey on Twitter @theladyofloreWhile your at it, make sure to leave us a...

Step into darkness as Lindsey and Brandon discuss caves in the Star Wars films, from what they tell us about the characters, how it links with Beowulf, and how it links to the Campbellian hero’s journey. Plus, Brandon explains why he is the worst. Too bad Drew’s not here for that!!! Happy Beeps Chart of the Day: https://happybeeps.net/chart-of-day/lukes-training-on-dagobah/?fbclid=IwAR2DHMBAdpAOJd...

There has never been a more complicated, fascinating, nuanced villain in Star Wars. Let’s take a look at what makes Kylo tick, and ask the question ­is it possible he will ever find his way back to Ben Solo? Mark’s Twitter ­ @djmmarquis Join our Facebook group: The Clashing Sabers Star Wars Community Follow us on Twitter: @ClashingSabers Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8F...

The time has come to talk about the best (?) Star Wars movie of all time, Empire Strikes Back. In typical Top 3/Bottom 3 format, Mark and Brandon are joined by Eve from Unmistakably Star Wars and Bill from HappyBeeps.net to talk about the classic film.  Find Bill @ happybeeps.net Find Eve on Twitter: @skywalker_eve Find Unmistakably Star Wars: @UnmistakablySW or https://unmistakablystarwars.com/ F...

Lindsey and Brandon had to form their own squadron for this book, so please welcome starfighter and lore aficionados, Sam and Zach from Sith Talk. They share their thoughts on Alphabet Squadron, the newest novel by Alexander Freed. And some sabers do clash.... Find Sith Talk: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adapter-media/id1271840879 And on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sith_talk Text us your...

Join Adriana and guest Chris Sedor from the Book Wars Pod talk about one of the newest ships in the Star Wars galaxy.... from Star Wars Resistance... Tam and Synara. While a new ship, Adriana and Chris discuss how quickly they gravitated toward the ship and the many possibilities open for the ship including the importance of queer representation on the small screen if the ship were to become canon...

With Lando Calrissian sliding back into the Star Wars saga like a Tinder date in your DM’s, Brandon, Drew, and Lindsey discuss the characters journey and answer the age old question, “Was Lando justified for his actions on Cloud City?” Happy Beeps chart of the week: https://happybeeps.net/chart-of-day/landos-journey-in-toys/?fbclid=IwAR3bqv3lBX69clp9lk-e-eW-9WnKaQXDLJBwVKH-lyA2vU21omECHYrBUaM   Yo...

On this special release, Brandon talks with Adriana about her experience at Galaxy’s Edge. If you’re looking to go to the themed Star Wars land or just curious about what it is really like, this is a full knowledge bomb to make your experience the best it can be.   Join our Facebook group: The Clashing Sabers Star Wars Community Follow us on Twitter: @ClashingSabers Follow Adriana on Twitter and I...

The Easter Sunday of podcasts is here. On this episode, Saber Martial Arts Foundation founding member Steve Kirk joins Drew, Lindsey, and Brandon to discuss the one that started it all…. The Star Wars.   Mid-show break audio from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN74bOubUug   Death Star conversation via Clerks   Find Steve at @sdsaberspodcast;https://www.sandiegosabers.net/   Join the Saber Martia...

Wait a minute, this isn't a book! No, but it is a fun story that we wanted to talk about so BOOM into your feed we go. Text us your thoughts and questions: 832-966-0077 Follow us on Twitter: @ClashingSabers Email us: clashingsabersnetwork@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8F_vWh3td9aVcMXwqdxjA Follow Lindsey on Twitter @mslindseyg While your at it, make sure to leave us a ratin...

With the loss of the wonderful Peter Mayhew, we take longer than you would expect to look back on everyone's best friend, Chewbacca. Joined by Mark and Adriana, Lindsey and Brandon talk the past, presents, and future of the "big walking carpet". Find the Chewbacca graphs we discussed at: https://happybeeps.net/chart-of-day/the-mighty-chewbacca/?fbclid=IwAR1YDfLXZBkpIsqbuiuFKsK7nyy4bKFpdEm9jJczE8RG...

A book this good shall not be contained to one episode! Our saga of Master and Apprentice conversation continues as we look into the prophecies and answer listener questions. Plus, much ado about The Journey to The Rise of Skywalker book line, and Brandon makes a harrowing confession.  Happy Beeps: https://happybeeps.net/   Text us your thoughts and questions: 832-966-0077 Follow us on Twitter: @C...

Rogue One is widely considered one of, if not the, best Star Wars film. This makes it perfectly appropriate to dig into with our Top 3 Bottom 3. Joined by Skyhoppers host Ash, Brandon, Lindsey, and Drew talk about the film for longer than the movie even runs. But, hey, that’s what you come to Clashing Sabers for! PLUS YOUR CHANCE AT A KRENNIC POP VINYL. More capes!!!!  Happy Beeps: https://happybe...

On this special release, the Clashing Sabers hosts share their thoughts on Celebration and the future of Star Wars. You can also share your thoughts via email: clashingsabersnetwork@gmail.com Join our Facebook group: The Clashing Sabers Star Wars Community Follow us on Twitter: @ClashingSabers Check out our YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk8F_vWh3td9aVcMXwqdxjA

The podcast Brandon and Lindsey have been looking forward to for a year is finally here! That’s right, we’re talking about MASTER AND APPRENTICE, the new sacred text for Star Wars fans. In part one of this two part series, we dig deep into what this book tells us about prophecy, where we stand going into Episode I, and why Qui-Gon is the epitome of a Jedi.   PLUS, a special panel with QUEEN’S SHAD...

In this Star Ships episode, Adriana is joined by Viv and they talk about one of the biggest ships to come out of the sequel trilogy, Kylux! Join them as they talk about why it's okay to ship these two evil characters and the implications of this relationship if it became canon. If you're already a Kylux shipper, then give it a listen to learn about some of the fandom events Viv has taken a part of...

While at Star Wars Celebration Chicago, Lindsey finds herself at a fireside chat with SithTalk, Rebel Watch, and Rule of Two, so of course a recorder came out. With the Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker teaser being released the same day, you know what the conversation is about. You might want to buckle up, baby! Find SithTalk: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA50294764614F795 Find Rebel Wa...

Protagonists protagonize, but who does it best? On this episode, we analyze our beloved protagonists, Rey, Anakin, and Luke. What is there biggest accomplishment? What is their biggest failure? And what does their journey have to teach us? LEAKED POSTER DISCUSSION FROM 20:30-21:51 You can also share your thoughts via email: clashingsabersnetwork@gmail.com Join our Facebook group: The Clashing Sabe...

Drop the shields, it is time to talk about Phasma. Delilah S. Dawson’s wonderful post-apocalyptic origin story brings a perspective and literary style that has never been seen before in the Star Wars galaxy. Read Lindsey’s Phasma article: https://clashingsabers.net/2017/09/14/the-five-faces-of-phasma/ Follow us on Twitter: @ClashingSabersEmail us: clashingsabersnetwork@gmail.comYouTube: https://ww...

On our continued journey through the Star Wars films, Lindsey and Brandon are joined by the amazing Tatooine Sons for a round of Top 3/Bottom 3. You should have a really good feeling about this. Did you like the episode? Please leave us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice (and then send us a picture of it to be entered into our Revenge of the Sith novel giveaway!) You can also share y...

Bring your intergalactic passport because we are embarking on a tour of a galaxy far far away. In this first installment of an ongoing series, we’ll explore 3 famous planets as characters in universe. Where will our imaginations take us first? Mark’s Twitter-@djmmarquis Clashing Sabers Twitter @ClashingSabers Email us your thoughts: clashingsabersnetwork@gmail.com And don’t forget to check out the...

You might want to buckle up, baby, because we’re taking a trip to the edge of the galaxy. On this episode, we travel to Batuu to explore Black Spire Outpost in all its glorious detail. Grab your glass of blue milk, watch out for stormtroopers, and let the fun begin. Did you like the episode? Please leave us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice (and then send us a picture of it to be en...