Idiot's Array: A Star Wars Podcast

On episode 79, Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss Rey's vision in the cave on Ahch-To in  The Last Jedi.  What did she discover about herself and did it open a Force portal within her?  How does Rey's experience in the cave compare to Luke Skywalker's in  The Empire Strikes Back.  After Rey's time in the cave, why did she go to Kylo Ren first and not Luke?  Why is it so important to face our greatest f...

In this episode, Alan, Mark, and Ryder continue their discussion on empathy in  Star Wars by examining  The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi, Rogue One,  and Ahsoka.  Was Ahsoka the template for what the Jedi should have been? (per Dave Hackerson's email) Did Rey have empathy for Kylo Ren or just saw him as a potential tool to help the Resistance?  Was it empathy that kept Kylo Ren from killing Leia? ...

On Episode 77, Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss  empathy in Star Wars . Were Qui-Gon, Padme, Leia, Luke, Darth Vader and others actually empathetic or was there some selfishness involved?  Was empathy the Jedi way, and should it have been?  Are there instances when empathy from one character holds another back?  Why didn't Obi-Wan kill Anakin on Mustafar?  We discuss these topics and much more on par...

Ryder is joined by his son Ranger as they go down memory hyperspace lane and talk about seeing  The Force Awakens teaser trailer for the first time in 2014.  What do we remember from that day?  What were our initial reactions?  What was our favorite scene from the teaser trailer?  Also, Ryder gets emotional.  Contact us! Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypo...

He's searching for his, uh, I don't know if he said tribe or family. Families and family-type units (traditional and otherwise) are very important in  Star Wars and in real life. Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss examples of  Star Wars families and what makes them so vital to overcoming and defeating evil. Are there any examples of families that exist in the Sith, Empire, or First Order? If so, were t...

Keep your concentration here and now, where it belongs.  On this episode Alan, Mark, and Ryder start by discussing some recent  Star Wars news: Chuck Wendig gets fired, more details on The Mandalorian , and  Resistance premiers.  For our main topic we discuss why Qui-Gon Jinn and Yoda think it is so important to stay in the present. How does looking to the past or future negatively affect characte...

What do you see? Balance. An energy. The Force. In this episode Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss the balance in the Force. Does the Force correct itself to keep balanced between dark and light? What influence does it have on Force users? Is the Force most interested in being balanced and not necessarily good and evil? Join us as we take a deep dive into the true nature of the Force.  Contact us! Twit...

We are live from Fan X 2018 in Salt Lake City as we discuss Yoda throughout the  Star Wars  saga! -Was Yoda to blame for the Jedi Order's downfall?  -What did Yoda learn during his exile on Dagobah?  -How pivotal was Yoda's role in  The Clone Wars and  Star Wars Rebels?  -How did Yoda save the Jedi Order in  The Last Jedi ?  We discuss these questions and much, much more! We would be honored if yo...

We laughed, we cried, and Alan almost died on Episode 73 of Idiot's Array. Alan, Mark, and Ryder start this episode by discussing the new Star Wars: Resistance trailer. What did we like and what are we looking forward to?  Then the show goes out of bounds as we talk about many of our listeners responses to #StarWarsASportsMovie. Also, Ryder does his best to ruin the show with an Admiral Piett disc...

Alan, Mark, and Ryder begin the show by discussing the Episode IX casting announcement. What are we most excited about? What surprised us the most?  For our main topic we discuss the  Star Wars theme that anybody can become somebody.  -Why do we love this storytelling theme so much in  Star Wars ?  -What makes for a better story: a character who puts themselves in the underdog situation or someone...

Hello, Master. It's been a while. On this episode Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss the exciting announcements from San Diego Comic Con:  -The return of  The Clone Wars - Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray - Queen's Shadow by EK Johnston -New  Star Wars  Comics We also discuss some of the recent comics and whatever else comes to our minds. We have a good feeling about this!  Contact us! Twitter: @i...

In this episode Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss Han Solo's cynicism. Why did Han Solo become so cynical between  Solo  and  A New Hope?  Was his cynicism a defense mechanism that helped him survive?  What changed between  A New Hope and  The Force Awakens  to allow Han to believe in the Force and become less cynical?  Why do some characters Star Wars  become cynical and others don't?  Also, Alan and...

In Episode 69 Alan, Mark, and Ryder continue their examination of the themes of  Solo  by discussing how a character's past affects their future.  In  Solo, did Han overcome his past? What is his past? And what about in  A New Hope?  Why is it so difficult for a character to overcome their past?  Is it harder for a character to overcome a self-inflicted past or one caused by others or events?  Did...

In this episode, Alan and Ryder are inspired by Solo  and discuss the reluctant heroes of  Star Wars.  What makes a good reluctant hero? Why is it so hard to be the hero? Who are some of the less obvious reluctant heroes in  Star Wars ? Also, Alan teases some of his song lyrics and Ryder pays his wife the ultimate compliment. All of this and much, much more. Mark is missing, but Alan and Ryder hol...

WARNING: Assume that this episode has SPOILERS and you will never be disappointed.  In this episode Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss  SOLO: A Star Wars Story.  We start by discussing our overall thoughts and feelings about  Solo before getting into specifics about the movie.  Did the story blend well with the original trilogy and  The Force Awakens ? What were some of our favorite themes and callback...

In this Quickdeal, Mark and Ryder get you ready for Solo by discussing their plans for seeing the movie this weekend. Then they talk about the recent  Star Wars  Celebration announcement. Finally, they talk about Mark's recent live tweet threads.  Mind if we deal you in?  Contact us! Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarra...

Jedi Zaugg is flying solo on this Quickdeal as he gives his spoiler-free review of  Solo: A Star Wars Story.  Check it out as you get ready to see  Solo  this weekend!  Contact us! Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarraypodcast   www.makingstarwars.net  

Idiot's Array is excited to announce our new Quickdeal Episodes! Listen now for more details. We'd love to deal you in.  Contact us! Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarraypodcast   www.makingstarwars.net

In this episode, Jedi Zaugg is gone but not forgotten. Mark and Ryder  begin with some exciting announcements about some upcoming Idiot's Array content and more ways to interact with IA on social media. Then they discuss their excitement about  Solo: A Star Wars Story and the red carpet premiere. After that they talk about their feelings for  Attack of the Clones and why it really is a great movie...

With  Solo  just a few weeks away,we discuss some of our Han Solo favorites. What is our favorite Han Solo quote and movie? Do we have a favorite Han Solo jacket or vest? What was Han's best move in the Falcon? Is Han's story arc believable? What is the best lesson we've learned from Han Solo?  And where does Han rank in our favorite  Star Wars characters? We discuss these Han Solo topics and much...

In this episode we blast our way through a lot of topics! We start with an exciting announcement for Idiot's Array before we get into our listener question from last week (Who else would we have liked to see play Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace ?), along with Mark's spot-on impersonations. Then we discuss our thoughts and impressions on the latest Solo trailer. Did we have any favorite moments?...

In this episode we revisit one of our favorite Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn. What do we love best about Qui-Gon? How would the galaxy have been different if Qui-Gon had lived past  The Phantom Menace ? How did Anakin remember Qui-Gon and would his path have been different if Qui-Gon hadn't died? How does Qui-Gon influence events in the sequel trilogy? Stick around for our latest listener feedback question a...

In this listener-feedback laden episode, Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss a variety of topics, including Jedi Temples, the latest  Star Wars  comics, the relationship between Luke Skywalker and Ben Solo,  Star Wars movie soundtracks and much, much more. What are the purposes of Jedi Temples and how many are there?  What else may have happened between Luke and Ben before Ben destroyed the Jedi trainin...

In this episode we explore the idea that the pursuit of perfection is actually unattainable and can lead to feelings of shame.  Was Luke a perfectionist? How did seeking perfection actually lead to his feelings of shame and isolation on Ahch-To?  Did Luke expect perfection from himself and how did this affect his relationship with Ben Solo?  Would Han Solo actually have been a better mentor for Be...

We're all fine here. How are you? In this episode we give our initial reactions to the SOLO teaser trailer. Which character are we most looking forward to seeing in  SOLO?  What were our favorite parts of the trailer? What did we think of the new posters? And Lando is still the epitome of cool! Laugh it up, fuzzballs, and join us for some fun  Star Wars conversation.  Contact us! Twitter: @idiotsa...