Duel of the Ranks: A Star Wars Show

Brian and Amanda delve into two enthralling episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, season two. "Cat and Mouse" sparks their interest with its thematic parallels to The Last Jedi. The episode introduces the formidable villain Admiral Trench and marks the true chronological beginning of the season. "Bounty Hunters" takes a different turn, channeling the spirit of Akira Kurosawa&a...

Amanda and Brian discuss and debate The Clone Wars episode 'Senate Murders' of Season 2, and Padme's journey of looking for WHO killed Senator Onaconda Farr!?  On top of this, Brian and Amanda also discussed The Bad Batch Season 3 Trailer, their predictions for the season, and their theories based on the trailer! VENTRESS LIVES! To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be...

Brody and Brian review The Mandalore Plot arc of The Clone Wars Season 2. To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www.dueloftheranks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanks TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=en   To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Rank...

Brody, Brian and Amanda review the stand-alone episode 'Lightsaber Lost' of The Clone Wars Season 2. To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www.dueloftheranks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanks TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=en   To stay up-t...

Duel of the Ranks is back in 2024, and this week Brody and Brian are tackling The Clone Wars Season 2: "Grievous Intrigue" and "The Deserter." Buckle up for a heated debate as they dissect these episodes, ranking them amongst the rest of the galaxy far, far away. In this episode, we dive into the thrilling rescue mission to save Jedi Master Eeth Koth from General Grievous'...

Brody and Amanda rank their top 5 Star Wars moments of the past year. From dramatic plot twists to the best fan engagements, we reflect on all the great memories we've experienced with our community in 2023. Join us as we celebrate another great year together and set our sights on the next!  To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www...

Brody, Brian and Amanda review the Return to Geonosis arc of The Clone Wars season 2. We praise the visuals, action scenes, and new characters like Barriss Offee but criticize the questionable ethics of the Jedi order. While the tone and pace of the arc varies dramatically between episodes, each offers a unique insight into the past and future of the series.  Join us as we debate the merits of cha...

Ever wonder the ethical implications swirling around the Jedi's adoption of Force-sensitive children? This fiery debate between Brian and Brody will leave you questioning the righteousness of the Jedi Order.  But what's a Star Wars discussion without a bit of bounty hunter banter? We're ranking our top five, and spoiler alert, it's not all about Boba Fett. While we pay homage t...

Have you seen the 2008 animated Clone Wars film? Well prior to this review, Amanda and Brody had never seen it, nor did they have any plans to. Brian, however, a Clone Wars stan, had seen it when it released and implored that as such he's the only true fan of the bunch.  A film centered around the kidnapping of Jabba the Hutt's son, Anakin Skywalker, Obi Wan Kenobi and Ahsoka Tano must r...

In this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, Amanda, Brody, and Brian break down the exciting finale of the first season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars with episode 22 Hostage Crisis. This episode introduces us to fan-favorite antagonist Cad Bane as he and his crew of bandits break out Jabba the Hutt's uncle, Ziro from Republic prison. This all leads the trio down a strange rabbit hole whe...

The planet Ryloth, home to the Twi'lek people, falls under the oppressive occupation of the Separatist droid army. In "Storm on Ryloth," Ahsoka disobeys orders during an attack on the blockade, leading to a loss of her squadron. Anakin guides her to persevere and entrusts her with another daring mission. In "Innocents on Ryloth," Obi-Wan must infiltrate a droid-occupied to...

On this episode of Duel of the Ranks, Brody and Brian break down the "Blue Shadow Virus" arc within season one of The Clone Wars. In this episode, we'll discuss Padme and Anakin's capture, the timely arrival of Obi-Wan and Ahsoka with reinforcements, and the unexpected return of Jar Jar to Naboo, the evil scientist and more.  Closing out this episode, we take a detour to single...

This week on Duel of the Ranks, the crew jumps back into S1 of The Clone Wars with Episode 16: The Hidden Enemy. Anakin and Obi-Wan discover evidence of a traitor amongst their ranks while attempting to lead Republic forces to liberate the planet of Christophsis from a Separatist siege. When the Republic is ambushed, it becomes clear that someone has set them up. Listen as Amanda, Brian, and Brody...

This week on Duel of the Ranks we dedicate a special episode to our newest co-host, Brian and get ALL of his hottest takes and Star Wars ranks. This episode is a great one for any new listeners of DOTR to get a retrospective of Amanda and Brody’s thoughts on their own past rankings of Star Wars, too. To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website:...

Brace yourselves as we dissect the the adrenaline-fueled finale that saw Ahsoka lock sabers with Morgan Elsbeth. In this episode, we examine the intricacies of the show, its characters and the lore that binds them, revealing the compelling power of the music that breathes life into the series. Join us as we rank this thrilling Star Wars installment against other noteworthy episodes in the franchis...

Prepare to blast off into a galaxy far, far away as we, your trusty hosts Brody, Amanda, and our latest recruit Brian, take a magnifying glass to the Star Wars Universe. This week, we've set a course for the compelling events of Ahsoka, part 7, Dreams and Madness. We're scrutinizing every action-packed detail, from Hera's tense face-off with the senate on Coruscant, to C3PO's u...

What if there was a brand new alien race in the Star Wars universe and a planet that has never been seen before? Well, it's not just a "what if" anymore! This episode of our Star Wars podcast is a treasure chest of revelations as we journey across galaxies with our very special guest, Brian. Together, we dissect the new alien race, the Noti and the Marauders, as well as the newly in...

Buckle up, Star Wars enthusiasts, as we mark our 100th episode of Duel of the Rings with a spectacular debate and review of Ahsoka's part five! We are thrilled to have the company of our old friend Charlie, who enlightens us about his intriguing endeavors in cryptocurrencies, energy conservation, and homeschooling. Sharing the mic with him is Christian Aidenson, a dedicated viewer, joining us...

Ready for a high-stakes duel in the Star Wars universe? Strap in as we dive into the fourth captivating episode of Ahsoka, Fallen Jedi. As hosts Brody and Amanda, we pull back the curtain on the unique dynamics between Sabine and Ahsoka and their shared determination to thwart Thrawn.  We tease apart the simmering tension between Sabine and Ahsoka, exploring Sabine's resentment and the brewin...

Amanda and Brody are joined by special guest Bryan (@VarsityScooter) this week to discuss Part 3 of the Ahsoka series, Time to Fly. In this episode, Sabine struggles to connect with the force while Ahsoka pulls some new anti-gravity moves on her opponents. Listen as the crew debates if Huyang is a better droid than R2-D2, whether Hera is a bad mom for letting Jacen be raised by Chopper, how Kevin...

Brody and Amanda break down the long awaited 2 episode series premiere of Ahsoka on Disney+. They talk about everything from Kevin Kiner’s incredible return to score Star Wars, Loth cat mania, and share some fair criticisms about the pacing and characters of the show. Join the discussion and share your hot takes on the Ahsoka series with us!  To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be...

In this week’s episode, Brody and Amanda breakdown Clone Wars Season 1 - Episode 15: Trespass (69.40%). Senator Chuchi makes her Clone Wars debut and uses her leadership skills to negotiate peace between the nearby moon she represents and the native inhabitants of the icy planet of Orto Plutonia. Amanda and Brody also share their bingo predictions for next week’s Ahsoka premiere, which you will no...

In this week’s episode, Brody and Amanda breakdown the Maridun Arc from Clone Wars Season 1 - Episode 13: Jedi Crash (73.20%) and Episode 14: Defenders of Peace (68.90%). The two dive deep into Aayla Secura’s glaring midriff and discuss the need for a Separatist breakaway story. We even get a little ASMR thrown into the mix. Listen to the episode now and let us know what you think of our hot takes...

In today’s episode, Brody and Amanda breakdown Clone Wars Season 1 - Episode 11: Dooku Captured (47.10%) and Episode 12: The Gungan General (47.60%) also known as The Florrum Arc. We get introduced to a fan favorite character, Hondo Onaka, see Dooku use the force in a deadly way, and somehow watch Jar Jar save the day again? Our hot takes get political when Brody brings up the Jedi’s complicit nat...

In this week’s episode, Amanda and Brody break down the Nute Gunray arc of The Clone Wars season 1 (Episodes 8-10). Despite not ranking incredibly  high, the duo discuss how Ahoska manages her emotions while away from her master, whether Vader or Kylo Ren had the better redemption arc, and which Star Wars characters are heading to the theatres to check out Barbenheimer. To stay up-to-date on all t...