Idiot's Array: A Star Wars Podcast

Idiot's Array continues our series on favorite moments from trilogies and on Episode 223 we discuss the prequel trilogy. We are each tasked with picking our Idiot's Array of moments from the PT. Picking three favorite moments isn't just for droids. All listeners can join in too, and we hope you do.  To begin the show, we discuss our favorite Star Wars fan debates. Also, Jedi Zaugg has somehow retu...

On Episode 222, join Idiot's Array, Tarkin's Top Shelf, and Kanata's Castle for an in-depth discuss on the season finale of  The Acolyte.  - Mae escapes and Sol pursues her to Brendok, but what were Sol's intentions?  -Why was Qimir concerned about Osha wearing his mask?  -Darth Plagueis! -What is Senator Rayencourt's true agenda?  -A Kyber crystal is bled. -What effects did Brendok have on the Je...

We're going back to Brendok on Episode 221 for a discussion on  Choice , episode 7 of  The Acolyte.  -Why did Sol feel such a quick connection to Osha (or was it Mae?) upon first seeing her?  -What is the significance of Mae and Osha having exactly the same symbionts?  -Was Aniseya being malicious when she went into Torbin's head?  -How did the choices of some affect many others?  -Were there bad...

Put on your Cortosis helmet and join Idiot's Array for an in-depth discussion of Teach/Corrupt , episode 6 of  The Acolyte.  -Who is teaching and who is corrupting? -Qimir is not keeping Osha as a prisoner. Or is he?  -Has Sol reached a breaking point?  -When did Sol know he had Mae on his ship and not Osha?  -What is the Senate's interest in the Jedi Order?  -What is the importance of Qimir's mas...

Join Idiot's Array, Tarkin's Top Shelf, and Kanata's Castle for a deep dive discussion of  Night , episode 5 of  The Acolyte.  -The reveal of the stranger. -The Jedi are in danger.  -More dark side lore. -A twin swap is in store. And so much more! We would be honored if you would join us.  X:  @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarr...

Join us on Episode 218 to discuss  Day , episode three of  The Acolyte.  -What do we see in this episode that hints at Jedi hubris in the future?  -What makes a "true Jedi"?  -Why is Osha beginning to feel the Force again?  -Several important coversations in this episode, including between Vernestra and Sol, Yord and Osha, Qimir and Mae, and Sol and Osha.  -Redheaded Jedi, Bazil, and big bugs? Oh...

On Episode 217, we are taking a deep dive in  Destiny , episode 3 of  The Acolyte .  -What new perspectives were learned about the Force in this episode?  -Are the Jedi spying on Force-sensitive children?  -Witches and the Ascension ceremony.  -What are the parellels between Osha and Anakin Skywalker choosing the Jedi path?  -Did Osha really want to join the Jedi Order?  All of this and so much mo...

Oh Yord! The  Acolyte has arrived and don't let your ears deceive you! On Episode 216, we join forces with Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle to break down episodes one (Lost/Found) and two (Revenge/Justice).  -What are our overall thoughts after the first two episodes?  -How are the Jedi different in this era than in the eras we are already familiar with?  -What is unique about this mystery s...

A darkness is rising... The  Acolyte will be released this week and we discuss our excitement and anticipation for the series and how to prepare for it.  -When is the series set?  -What do we know about the Jedi Order at this point?  -What have we learned from the trailers and TV spots?  -Where can fans go to learn more about this series?  All of this and so much more on an all-new episode of Idio...

We all have our favorite moments from the original  Star Wars  trilogy and on Episode 214 we discuss ours. Our challenge is to pick our Idiot's Array (top 3) of moments. Picking only three moments over the course of three movies ain't like dusting crops. It's hard and dangerous work. So which moments will we choose? And which will we blast into oblivion?  We hope you'll listen along and choose you...

The calvary has arrived and we are here to wrap up  The Bad Batch . Join us as we breakdown the season 3/series finale.  -Crosshair wants to take on the Imperial troops alone. -Emerie and Echo team up.  -Omega escapes with the other children and frees the Zillo Beast. -Omega and Echo free the other Clones. -Echo recruits some of the freed Clones to help him complete the mission.  -Rampart hasn't c...

On Episode 212, we discuss  Flash Strike , the penultimate episode of  The Bad Batch series.  -The Batchers arrive at Tantiss Base, but the Empire is ready for them. -Omega knows her brothers are back and needs to devise an escape plan.  -Echo stealthly infiltrates the base.  -A Zillo Beast! -Echo meets Emerie and learns that there are more children than just Omega being held captive by the Empire...

Idiot's Array is back to discuss Into the Breach,  the thirteenth episode of season three of The Bad Batch.  -What are our overal thoughts on this episode? -What are the similarities of the Tantiss vault and the Narkina-5 prison from  Andor?  -What are the similarities between Omega and Jyn Erso? -What sacrifices do we think The Bad Batch are willing to make to save Omega? And what sacrifices is O...

On Episode 210, we discuss Juggernaut , episode 12 of  The Bad Batch season 3.  -Omega is returned to Tantiss and reunited with Emerie Karr, but is Omega really safe?  -Crosshair has a plan to find a way to Tantiss.  -Phee Genoe returns to help The Bad Batch on a dangerous mission to extract Vice Admiral Rampart.  -Omega is shown her new home, the vault at Tantiss base.  We start the show with som...

On Episode 209, we continue to discuss season 3 of  The Bad Batch with episodes  The Harbinger, Identity Crisis,  and  Point of No Return. -The return of Asajj Ventress! -The Bad Batch is suspicious of Ventress. -Ventress teaches Omega. -The return of Cad Bane.  -Emerie is promoted and meets the children/specimens.  -Shadow trooper tracks down the Bad Batch on Pabu. -Omega surrenders to the Empire...

On Episode 208, join Ryder and Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf, Kanata's Castle) as they discuss  Bad Territory , episode 8 of season 3 of  The Bad Batch .  -Omega attempts to help Crosshair with his healing.  -Is Crosshair's injury physical or mental?  -Wrecker and Hunter team up with Fennec Shand.  -Can Fennec be trusted?  -Who is Fennec's contact?  We start the show by discussing some recent...

On this all-new episode, Alan, Mark, and Ryder team up with Becca Benjamin (Kanata's Castle, Tarkin's Top Shelf) to discuss and dissect  Infiltration  (Episode 6) and  Extraction  (Episode 7) of  The Bad Batch season 3.  -Who are the CX troopers?  -Howzer is suspicious of Crosshair.  -Wolffe! -How has Crosshair become one of our favorite Clones?  -Why is loyalty so important in  The Bad Batch and ...

On Episode 206, we dive into A Different Approach and  The Return , episodes 4 and 5 of The Bad Batch season 3.  A Different Approach:  -Omega and Crosshair on the run from The Empire.  -Both have ideas on how best to escape from Lau. -Both of them use their talents.  -Reunion with Hunter and Wrecker.  The Return:  -The Bad Batch are back together, but it's not completely comfortable.  -Omega carr...

On Episode 205, Idiot's Array joins forces once again with Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle, this time to discuss the first three episodes of season three of The Bad Batch.  We cover many sectors and topics including:  -Omega's life currently Tantiss, including befriending a lurca hound. -What is the reason for so many blood samples being tested?  -Why is Nala Se discarding Omega's sample? ...

"Your arrogance blinds you!" Many characters in  Star Wars have been victims of their own arrogance. Some learned from it and made changes. And some didn't. On Episode 204, we discuss arrogance in  Star Wars  characters.  -Which characters are arrogant and which fake it well?  -What are the downfalls of arrogance?  -Is arrogance ever helpful?  -Which  Star Wars characters are the most arrogant?  -...

On Episode 203, Idiot's Array joins forces with Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle to pay tribute to Carl Weathers (Greef Karga in The Mandalorian ), who passed away on February 1st, 2024. We discuss his life filled with positivity, decades-long career, and his lasting legacy. We start the show covering the latest Star Wars news.  We would be honored if you would join us! Twitter:  @idiotsarra...

The Bad Batch season 3 trailer is finally here and even though we've lost a brother (temporarily for this episode), Idiot's Array is here to discuss it!  -What are we most looking forward to in season 3?  -Is Tech really gone?  -What is Omega's destiny?  -What is the threat to the Empire that Palpatine is so worried about?  -What is the fate of the Bad Batch?  -And Asajj Ventress is back???? We be...

Idiot's Array starts 2024 with an all-new episode covering a variety of topics! To begin the episode, we reveal any Star Wars -themed New Year's resolutions we may have. Then, based on listener feedback, we discuss anything in Star Wars that Alan, Mark, and Ryder may disagree on. And to wrap up Episode 201, we each give our top 5 favorite Star Wars movies...for today at least.  We talk about this...

Was it Idiot's Array's destiny to make it to our 200th episode? We're not sure, but on Episode 200 we discuss destiny in Star Wars.  -Does the Force control a character's destiny?  -How do decisions affect destiny?  -What part do Force visions play in a person's destiny?  -Did Anakin Skywalker fulfil his destiny? And what about Ahsoka Tano, Luke Skywalker, Padme Amidala, and Obi-Wan Kenobi?  We st...

On Episode 199, Ryder is joined by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf) to cover a variety of topics. First up, we revisit the Phantom Menace teaser trailer 25 years later. What do we remember from this time? How do we feel about this trailer now? And we share some feelings on The Phantom Menace. Next, we discuss some of The High Republic updates and how some of those storylines are weaved into liv...