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In this episode of Clashing Sabers , Davor and Brandon are joined by Meg Dowell to discuss their Star Wars canon book favorites and least favorites—aka the best and the butts ! From the Thrawn trilogy to the High Republic , they share their hot takes on which books shaped the galaxy far, far away and which didn’t quite hit the mark. Tune in for fun discussions, passionate opinions, and Star Wars b...

The fifth episode of Mark’s fan-fiction audio drama. In the latest chapter of The Kingdom of Life , conflict looms over the recent rescue of a ferocious Vornskr, a beast held captive by the Empire. Tayla Gyle and Seric Vahl must not only elude capture, they must also work together to mend and rehabilitate the wounded animal so it can be released into the wild. Bitterness and mistrust fester and th...

With the release of the new Andor trailer, Brandon, Davor, and Mark dive into the epic journey of Cassian Andor—exploring his evolution in the critically acclaimed Andor series and the groundbreaking Rogue One: A Star Wars Story . Join us as we break down key moments, character development, and the impact of Andor on the larger Star Wars universe! Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support...

Don't Burn the Sacred Text makes its epic return to talk about the penultimate High Republic novel, Tears of the Nameless . 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 Sa...

In honor of Star Wars Podcast Day 2025 Mark reflects on the recent Star Wars Disney+ series Skeleton Crew.  The series pays homage to the 1980’s adventure movies such as Goonies, E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Flight of the Navigator, and Explorers. What did Mark think? Check it out as he explores its nostalgia, the characters, and the themes, which make this one of the most interesting entries into S...

On this episode, Brandon, Drew, and Davor pull out the Star Wars conversation cards once more to discuss random Star Wars topics such as who the true Chosen One is! On this episode, Davor, Mark, and Brandon celebrate the fantastic new Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew! Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support our literacy non-profit that gets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

On this episode, Davor, Mark, and Brandon celebrate the fantastic new Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew! 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 X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clas...

Ashley Cox joins Amanda and Brandon to talk about what it is like to become a Star Wars fan during the sequel trilogy era, how she got into creating her Etsy shop , and what really makes Star Wars the everlasting saga of hope, compassion, and joy that it is. Join our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support our literacy non-profit that gets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred per...

The fourth episode of Mark’s fan-fiction project, Star Wars: The Kingdom of Life. In When the Gods Dream, Tayla Gyle joins forces with the enigmatic Seric Vahl, who has a powerful and mysterious connection to animals. Together they will face danger, uncertainty, wonder, and discovery. Chapters and Timestamps 00:54 Chapter One: Escape From Coruscant 09:38 Chapter Two: Questions in the Cargo Bay 17:...

The dynamic trio of Drew, Davor, and Brandon reunite to look ahead to the future of Star Wars in the upcoming year! 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 X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

What do you get when you mix looking ahead, reflecting back, and Star Wars? Our 2024 Best and Butts list! From books to TV to video games, this conversation covers it all. We would be honored if you would join us. 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...

On this episode, Brandon and Davor draft ships to build the best military force in the galaxy. Two men go in, but only one galactic force walks 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 this episode, Brandon and Davor draft ships to build the best military force in the galaxy. Two men go in, but only one galactic force walks 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 X⁠⁠⁠...

In honor of the venerable James Earl Jones, Brandon, Drew, and Davor discuss the best Darth Vader moments across the saga. 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 X⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Instagram⁠...

Davor sits down with Star Wars: Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss Book author Steven Barnes to talk about what it was like writing Mace Windu, why his story is important, and more! 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 Sa...

As a counter to Sith Talk 55, Lindsey and Brandon talk about what to do when you love Star Wars, how to love Star Wars in the dark times, and how bright the future of the franchise might be. 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 ⁠Clas...

Drew, Brandon, and Davor pull out Kelly Knox's Star Wars conversation cards to talk about everything from creature noises to wiping memories! 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 X⁠ ⁠Clashing Sabers on Instagr...

Zach and Brandon sit down for an in-depth conversation about handling one's fandom when let down by a piece of content, how to grow from the experience, and what it means for one moving forward. 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...

Brandon, Drew, and Davor are joined by Cataclysm author Lydia Kang, who waxes eloquent on her experience writing for Star Wars, jumping into the High Republic midstream, and, of course, Yaddle.  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...

Brandon and Davor get together to discuss how Star Wars has been preforming thus far in 2024, what it can do to improve as the year continues, and how Skeleton Crew should be viewed in relation to the year thus far.  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! Clash...

The third episode of Mark’s fan-fiction project, Star Wars: The Kingdom of Life. In Flight of the Shepherd, Tayla Gyle embarks on her most daring mission yet - to save an entire pod of space-dwelling Neebray Mantas from annihilation. What transpires will alter her destiny forever.    Chapters and Timestamps 1:04   Chapter One: Canto Bight At Long Last 13:46 Chapter Two: The Kaliida Mission 28:50 C...

After the finale of The Acolyte's first season, Drew, Brandon, and Davor sit down to discuss the controversial new Star Wars show.  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 X Clashing Sabers on Instagram Star Wars Clashing Sa...

Brandon is joined by special guest Patrick Cotnoir, producer of The George Lucas Talk Show, to discuss the brand new documentary centered around the show's cornerstone and George Lucas actor, Connor Ratliff.  For more from Patrick, or to find the George Lucas Talk Show, go to: ImGeorgeLucas.com   Naboomovie.com   Twitter.com/patrickcotnoir   Instagram.com/cotnoir   Patrickcotnoir.com   Join our Pa...

Brandon and Davor bring back The Star Wars Draft! Each host builds their team to help them solve a mystery in the galaxy far, far away.  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 X Clashing Sabers on Instagram Star Wars Clashi...

Lindsey and Brandon discuss the revelation that is Tessa Gratton's Temptation of the Force.  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 X Clashing Sabers on Instagram Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook group And don’t forget to...