Duel of the Ranks: A Star Wars Show

This week we rank The Mandalorian Chapter 2: The Child. We welcome our guest Kris (TikTok: StarWarsLawyer) for the discussion and analysis of what we determined to be a good episode with solid technical aspects. With the action and violence that Mando brings to the Jawas, what’s not to love? Tune in as we joke about the mass murdering of the little guys, and why a tiny knife shouldn’t have done it...

This is the way…to ranking The Mandalorian Chapter 1! We’re excited to kick off the discussion with Alanis (Twitter: @NotAKyber) and her hot take pertaining to a certain little green friend. With stellar technical aspects and a fresh score for music, there’s a lot to like when it comes to the first live action show from Star Wars. Tune in as we all put up with Brody fanboying over Ludwig Goransson...

This week we rank our top 10 moments from the Obi-Wan Kenobi series in our discussion with Luke from The Podwans Podcast. Is the Vader vs. Obi-Wan duel the best fight in all of Star Wars? Should we never see Obi-Wan starring in a show ever again? Tune in for some good debate with our fellow guest. We’re not sure he’ll ever want to come back.   To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, an...

We did it. We had the pleasure of ranking Part VI of Obi-Wan Kenobi with special guest, Beth (aka: mara.j.skywalker on TikTok)! She joins the Star Wars Ranking team in our discussion of all things Kenobi. We analyze those annoying and beautiful technical aspects, evaluate some plot choices, and marvel at Aunt Beru’s inner warrior. Tune in to hear our concluding numbers, and find out where this sho...

This week the Star Wars ranking team gets the treat of ranking the amazing Obi-Wan Kenobi Part V. We’re also reviewing it with guest host, Hereth! He debates Christian on his previous “filler” episode claims, we marvel at Hayden & Ewan’s reunion, we praise that rogue stormtrooper who went above and beyond his call of duty, and we offer some criticisms in some surprising places. Tune in this we...

This week the Star Wars ranking team is discussing Obi-Wan Kenobi Part IV. We also have a special guest: Luke from The Podwans Podcast joining us on the discussion and hot takes! Was this episode mostly fluff for the series? Or is Obi and Vader in bacta tanks just what the doctor ordered? Tune in and find out! To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below...

We’ve ranked Obi-Wan Kenobi Part III, and boy is it a doozy. With new places, characters, and of course violence, it’s safe to say the Star Wars ranking team had better things to say. Join us as we debate who scores better: Ludwig Goransson or Natalie Holt? 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://w...

This week the Star Wars ranking team is excited to rank the new series: Obi-Wan Kenboi. With two episodes to kick off the premier, there’s a lot to discuss and debate. We also track the progress on our bingo predictions, and have fun turning it into a galactic competition. Join us as we kick off the Kenobi numbers! To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links...

To celebrate the premier of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, the Star Wars ranking team is sharing their top predictions for the show using some cool bingo cards to play along with. Will we see Vader’s castle? Will Obi-Wan dual wield with Anakin’s lightsaber? Will we see the Grand Inquisitor get his Sith eyes? Tune in to find out what other cool aspirations we may have for this show! To stay up-to-date...

The Star Wars ranking team is doing something a little different this week. We’re going through our personal favorite moments of the franchise and blending them all together into a “top moments” ranked list. Unfortunately, we’re also saying farewell to Tim.. Fear not, he may be back again, but we’re giving him a proper send-off by getting him into one last great debate: what should be in our top t...

This week the Star Wars ranking team is taking the time to reflect on Season 1 of The Bad Batch. We reminisce over the good and the bad of this series all while looking forward to Season 2. We also announce some exciting things to look forward to on our podcast so you don’t want to miss this! To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below! Website: www.due...

We’ve done it! The Star Wars ranking team has finished ranking The Bad Batch Season 1! We also discuss the new Obi Wan Kenobi trailer and marvel at our brand new studio. With the gang back together in close proximity, the discussions get even more…we’ll, you just have to hear it. Tune in for the ranks and tips on hunting bull frogs! To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to ch...

The Star Wars ranking team has done it again! The Bad Batch Season 1 Episode 14: War Mantle has made it into our top two for the series, but why? Is Hunter finally stepping up to the plate as a true leader? Are the Kaminoans morally good? If you were the Emperor, would you favor a smaller clone army or a larger recruited military? Tune in as we listen to Brody have a meltdown while Tim makes a hei...

Why did we rank The Bad Batch Season 1 Episode 13: Infested as the 2nd lowest episode of the series (thus far)? Is it because there’s no Wilhelm scream? Are the Pykes too forgiving of Roland Durand’s sin against them? Is this story just more fluff? Tune in and laugh as we practice our voice impressions. The Star Wars ranking team is starting to get good at those.  To stay up-to-date on all things...

In this week’s episode the Star Wars ranking team is discussing The Bad Batch Season 1 Episode 12: Rescue on Ryloth. Well, everyone but Christian will have a valid opinion since he watched the wrong episode! Don’t worry, he still finds something to say while Amanda, Tim, and Brody still do their job. Is Hera a top 10 character? Is there a case to be made for Omega being force-sensitive? Tune in as...

This week is about Hera! Just like the actual episode, the Bad Batch don't get much attention in this episode. Our Star Wars ranking crew breaks down t his episode, and puts out some pretty hot takes along the way. Is Hera a top 10 Star Wars character? Is Chopper better than R2-D2? Listen today to hear our thoughts! To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our...

We got very political in this week’s discussion! The Star Wars ranking team is evaluating all that is good and bad about The Bad Batch Season 1 Episode 10: Common Ground. With the consistent theme of governments led by the people, for the people, we discuss what that means and why it’s important to find that common ground with our fellow citizens. We also have a few suggestions for Disney+, and co...

The Bad Batch Season 1 Episode 8: Reunion & Episode 9: Bounty Lost (thus far) have made it into our top three rankings for the series! From Crosshair getting his face burned off, to Omega finding an abandoned clone facility on Bora Vio, there’s a lot to discuss. Are Hunter and Tech failing in their duties to the group? Is Taun We really dead? Tune in for the numbers from your favorite Star War...

In this week’s episode, the Star Wars ranking team is discussing The Bad Batch Season 1 Episode 6: Decommissioned and Episode 7: Battle Scars. We’re finally getting some better quality storytelling! Though, is this the best it’s going to get for the series? Is the batch most interesting when they’re fighting each other? Is Brody’s claim that Star Wars overall produces crappy stories? Tune in; you...

It’s finally here! We’re talking about the fresh Kenobi trailer, and ranking The Bad Batch Season 1 Episode 4: Cornered and Episode 5: Rampage. What details did you miss and what expectations should be set for the Obi-Wan Kenobi show? Who would win in a brawl: Fennec Shand or Hunter? How did we manage to squeeze all of this into one recorded episode? Tune in to find out, and learn where the Star W...

The Star Wars ranking team is tackling two episodes of The Bad Batch in this week’s discussion! We’re ranking Episode 2: Cut and Run & Episode 3: Replacements. One was significantly better than the other, but not because of Cut’s mutton chops. Should clones have the ability to reproduce? Should there be more violence in order to truly witness a bad batch? Tune in to this week’s bundled episode...

The Star Wars ranking team is excited to have a new batch of content to discuss. We’re reviewing season one of The Bad Batch! Is Omega meant to conclude something bigger than herself? Do you prefer clones or recruits? Was this show really needed? Tune in to get the numbers and hear our superb voice acting skills (or at least our funny attempts).  To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks,...

It’s trivia time! In this episode we’re welcoming Tim to the Star Wars ranking team, and getting familiar with his knowledge of the force. We also had some fun audience members during our live recording getting in on the trivia action. Congratulations to our winner, Mrs Boogins who will get some free Duel of the Ranks swag! Tune in and test yourself with our fun Star Wars trivia questions! To stay...

It’s a big day! The Star Wars ranking team is discussing the finale of The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 7 - In the Name of Honor. We’re also celebrating Star Wars Podcast Day (Feb. 7) by recognizing those who have come before us in the Star Wars audio world. And finally, we say farewell to one of the hosts as this will be their last recording with us. Stick around as we hash out the numbers and send...

The Star Wars ranking team has done it again! We’ve selected a new top-ranking episode of The Book of Boba Fett: Chapter 6 - From the Desert Comes a Stranger. Like it’s predecessor, it’s heavily focused on someone other than Boba Fett. However, it still ties in with the story, and it’s quite enjoyable seeing some familiar faces. Tune in as we continue the discussion between fan service and context...