Page Turners They Were Not

In Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith, the nearly self-appointed Emperor Palpatine mentioned that the Sith once ruled the galaxy. While little is known in modern Canon, we do have a few details scattered throughout the recent books and comics. Join me as I share what is known, as well as speculate responsibly about what may be.

Part of the announcement last week of the Mandalorian and Grogu movie also mentioned that Ahsoka season 2 is in the works. While this seems quite obvious now, it was not 100% confirmed until last week. Join me as I share some thoughts on the next step of Ahsoka's journey!

*SPOILERS AHEAD* With the return of the evil Grand Admiral Thrawn to the main Star Wars galaxy at the end of Ahsoka Season 1, it is likely he will take control of the Imperial Remnants and lead a new Empire against the New Republic. This begs the question: How does the First Order come into the picture? Join me as I share with you what is known well as my own responsible speculations about how the...

This week on our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 22nd century and the true conclusion to the pioneering voyages of the NX-01 Enterprise. On this adventure, xenophobic humans bent on removing all aliens from the Sol System are making demands of the newly-formed Coalition of Planets and it's up to Captain Archer and crew to stop them before they destroy Starfleet Command. Join us...

In the early seasons of The Clone Wars series, we learn about the Mandalorian culture and its history. When Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi confronts Mandalorian extremist Pre Vizla, the latter refers to a historical event called "The Fall of the Old Republic", which occurred a thousand years before the Star Wars films. What is this moment in galactic history? How does it relate to the fall o...

Earlier this week it was announced that a Mandalorian and Grogu movie is in the works and will go into production in 2024. Little is known about the story, so join me today as I responsibly speculate as what we might see in Star Wars' return to the big screen!

Yesterday morning, Disney and Lucasfilm officially announced that a Mandalorian and Grogu movie will go into production in 2024. Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni will continue the story of everyone's favorite armored dad and his 50-year-old baby navigating a galaxy full of peril. Join me as I share some thoughts!

2024 marks the 25th anniversary of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, released to an infamously mixed reception in the Spring of 1999. One of the new characters introduced in the film was Queen Amidala of Naboo, future mother of Luke and Leia. Join me as I celebrate this stalwart defender of the ideals of the Galactic Republic!

On this week's episode of the show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the world of bad 70's animation and disgusting visuals. In honor of the 50 year anniversary of Star Trek: The Animated Series, several short films were produced in the style of the aforementioned series for the occasion. And boy do we have some thoughts! Join us as we go boldly!

In The Empire Strikes Back, Yoda tells Luke: "If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny. Consume you it will". This line has lead many fans to speculate as to whether or not Master Yoda believed in redemption. Did he believe that people who chose the Dark Side could ever come back to the Light? Join me as I share some thoughts on the matter.

On this week's episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I are joined by Federation Specialist Eric Holmes to discuss the 1984 holiday sci-fi horror comedy classic Gremlins. A nostalgic trip for many a child of the 1980's, and a game-changing film in the history of modern cinema that was partially responsible for the creation of the PG-13 rating, Gremlins has certainly left a mark on many...

Another year has come to an end, and it's been a year full of Star Wars. From Phase II of the High Republic to season 2 of The Bad Batch, from the Mandalorian Season 3 to Ahsoka, Star Wars has taken us on quite a journey this past year. Join me as I give you my thoughts on 2023 and that galaxy far, far away...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Page Turners They Were Not! Join me today for a brief discussion of how my love for that galaxy far, far away relates to my love for the most wonderful time of the year!

Christmastime is here, and with it comes the joy of watching our favorite Christmas and holiday films! Joining me today to discuss the movies we love to watch at the most wonderful time of the year is my good friend Megs. Join us as we take a look at our favorite Christmas movies.

This week on our show, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the world of Star Trek animation with not one, but two episodes! First, we'll be looking at the further adventures of the USS Enterprise in the original Star Trek: The Animated Series, and second, we'll be looking at the further misadventures of the USS Cerritos in the wacky world of Lower Decks. Join us as we go boldly!

The word on the street is that the second season of the Star Wars political thriller Andor will not be released until 2025. Even though this is a bit of a bummer, I would still like to take this opportunity to indulge in some responsible speculation as to what we might see in the second season of this magnificent series! Join me!

Last month saw the release of the first novel in Phase III of The High Republic multimedia project. Set 200 years before the events of the Star Wars films, The High Republic tells the story of the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic at the height of their power and influence facing a chaotic enemy bent on destruction. Join me as I share my thoughts on George Mann's The Eye of Darkness, the fi...

This week on Random Trek, the intrepid Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the far reaches of the Delta Quadrant! In this bold adventure, the USS Voyager encounters a photonic alien race who mistake Tom Paris' Captain Proton holodeck program for reality. In order to set things right, the crew must help complete the story of the particular episode of The Adventures of Capt...

On this week's episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the far reaches of the Federation at the station Deep Space 9. On this particular mission, Rom fights back against his brother Quark's diabolical Ferengi business practices by forming a union and demanding better pay and treatment. As you can imagine, things go haywire. Join us as we go boldly!

The creators of Star Wars have made it very clear that the Force exists in all living beings, and anyone can learn to use it with the proper discipline and training. One question that has yet to be officially answered is how the midi-chlorians fit in to this concept. Join me as I share some thoughts on how I think these microscopic lifeforms affect the ability to train in the Force.

The concept of media literacy has been a major talking point in many fandoms recently. Star Wars is no exception; some fans have been challenged by story decisions that they feel make no sense. Luke in The Last Jedi, Rey's abilities in the Force, Ahsoka's personality in her series are all examples of things some fans feel do not track. Join me as I share some thoughts about connecting the...

On this episode of our show, Captain Ingle and I finally set a course for the besieged Klatuu Nebula and the adventures of the NSEA Protector. That's right; it's time for the best non-Star Trek Star Trek film: the 2000 cult classic Galaxy Quest. In this story, the cast of a canceled science fiction series are abducted by a race of alien who has mistaken the broadcasts of the show for reali...

25 years ago yesterday, the trailer to Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace was released. Allow me to share with you my memories of watching it for the first time all those years ago. Plus, because this is Thanksgiving week, allow me to share why I'm grateful for what is perhaps the greatest piece of marketing in the history of cinema.

On this week's episode of Random Trek, Captain Ingle and I set a course for the 24th century and the continuing voyages of the USS Enterprise-D. In this adventure, Captain Picard receives a message from an old friend warning him of a possible coup at the highest levels of Starfleet. Do his suspicions prove correct? Join us as we go boldly!

Even though I have covered each episode of Ahsoka in turn on my podcast, I have yet to discuss the series with guests on the show. Today, I am joined by good friends Alden Diaz and Nicky Kumar to explore the wonderful characters and deep lessons of the latest Star Wars series. We would be honored if you would join us!