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Not morally right… but convincing. In this episode of Pink Milk, we break down why Darth Maul in Shadowlord might be the most dangerous version we’ve ever seen—especially in Chapters 3 and 4: Whispers in the Unknown and Pride and Vengeance —and what Star Wars is really saying about villains, power, and persuasion. From the psychology of the Dark Triad (narcissism, manipulation, lack of empathy) to...

Is Maul: Shadow Lord making Star Wars fun again? In this episode of Pink Milk, Bryan breaks down why Darth Maul may be Star Wars’ most tragic villain and how his story reflects cycles of trauma, identity, and repetition. From The Clone Wars to Shadow Lord, Maul isn’t just powerful, he’s stuck. Unlike Darth Vader, who is interrupted by Luke Skywalker and given a path to redemption, Maul is trapped...

What  kind  of Star Wars fan are you? In this deep-dive conversation, Bryan from Pink Milk and Alden unpack a surprisingly powerful idea: not all Star Wars is meant to hit the same way. Some stories are  easy listening —fun, rewatchable, and instantly enjoyable. Others are  symphonic —heavier, more complex, and emotionally demanding. So where does that leave films like  Solo ,  Andor ,  The Last J...

There has been so much Star Wars over this past 10 years! Bryan dives deep into a discussion with his friend and special guest star Alden Diaz! We break down what's worked and what hasn't worked as much for us! From Visions to The High Republic we get into it...so, let's get ready to Drink Up! Follow Bryan on Threads and Instagram: @servingpinkmilk Follow the show on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@serv...

After nearly two years away, Pink Milk is back. In this return episode, I’m joined by Alden Diaz to talk about what it means for Star Wars to enter a “new era.” We catch up on where I’ve been, how teaching through Star Wars can help kids through their life events. We also dig into whether or not we love Star Wars because of nostalgia, or is there something deeper? From Kathleen Kennedy to all thre...

In this conversation, my friend Gus from Triad of the Force and I discuss our thoughts on various Star Wars shows, including The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Andor. We explore the idea of storytelling in shorter episodes and seasons, and how it affects the overall narrative. We also touch on the importance of catering to different types of fans and the challenges of balancing fan expectations...

In this episode of Pink Milk, wediscuss Episode 6 of The Acolyte Teach/Corrupt. They explore the relationship between Osha and Qimir, speculating on Qimir's past and his potential connection to the Sith. They also discuss the dynamic between Sol and Mae, questioning Sol's true intentions and whether he may have fallen to the dark side. And, what about Vern? Can we trust her? Chapters 00:00...

In this episode of Pink Milk, we discuss episode 5 of The Acolyte called 'Night'. We talk about the violence in the episode, is it too violent? Our son Michael, certainly seems to think so. We also talk about the humor of the Nameless One, was that too much? If it was do his hot arms allow for forgiveness? We also discuss the switcheroo between Osha and Mae, and the possibility of a flashb...

The Acolyte is halfway through it’s run with episode 4 ‘Day’ and what a day it was! This episode started to simmer the minute it started and with all of the conniving, flirting and the cuteness that is Bazil…the episode came to all an all out boil by it’s end! What’s going on the all the defensive talk of the Jedi? What’s with Qimir coaching Mae into everything he wants her to do? What is Sol and...

In this episode, our hosts dive deep into Episode 3 of the Star Wars series The Acolyte, titled "Destiny." Tom and Bryan reflect on the show's structure and the limited number of episodes, expressing their desire for longer seasons or even movies to deliver more complete stories, much like, Andor. They also explore the themes of power, autonomy, and the various perspectives on the Fo...

Hello, we're back! Deep Dive into Star Wars: The Acolyte Episode 2 - Revenge/Justice | Toxic Fandom & Queer Lens In this episode, we deep dive into Episode 2 of Star Wars: The Acolyte - Revenge/Justice. Join us as we discuss our new views on how we plan to interact with the toxic side of fandom. We address navigating those most disgusting statements and comments head-on. We are thrilled to announc...

We’re back! You’re favorite gay couple in the Star Wars universe, Bryan and Tom! This time we’re back for good…we’ve missed y’all too much. We’re excited to break into the very first episode of Disney Plus’ new Star Wars show, The Acolyte-it’s a VERY gay Star War so, you need to listen to gays talking about it! Today we get into discussing our excitement to see the church known as the Jedi through...

Join us as we celebrate the thrilling conclusion of Ashoka's first season! Dive into the speculation about the future of Star Wars: Is it all about Thrawn now? Could the Nightsisters become a significant part of Star Wars storytelling moving forward? Did Shin surrender or threaten to eliminate those raiders? And what exactly is Balon up to on that mysterious finger? All this and more await you...

Tom and I sit down to discuss the climax of this series with episodes 6 “Far, Far Away” and “Dreams and Madness” where we discuss a whole host of things ranging from Dave Filoni’s obviously found influence in Blade Runner 2049 to more hot daddy talk. We get into the interconnection of Star Wars storytelling and if it’s cameos are good for the average fan. Tom realizes that Shin and Sabine have a d...

We sat down to watch the TWO best episodes of Ahsoka: “Fallen Jedi” and “Shadow Warrior”! Ahsoka and crew find themselves on the edge of a cliff and at the edge of the galaxy - literally. This show absolutely takes off in these episodes! In this episode we talk about how EXTRA these characters are. Babylon Skull is a total Daddy Bear and we love him for it. We discuss the episodes as well as “stre...

Ahsoka Episode 3 “Time to Fly” is here and we’re rewatching it! We’re three episodes into our rewatch of the Disney Plus Star Wars show Ahsoka. It’s got us thinking…should these Star Wars Television shows be binged or watched week to week? We need to talk about Ashoka’s treatment of Huyang…dude deserves more respect from Snips! Also, what about Ai in real life is it a good thing? Then we need to g...

Ahsoka Episode 2 “Toil & Trouble” is a powerhouse of an episode in no short part to director Steph Green - can she just have Star Wars now? Now, that’s not what this episode title is referring to but between her and Bryce Dallas Howard maybe it should? Today we sit back for our rewatch of Ahsoka in the second episode of her solo series. We reflect on just how stupid social media can be in its...

Today we are talking about “Master and Apprentice” Episode 1 of The Ahsoka Series. The solo series in either live action or animation for one of the most popular characters in all of the Star Wars franchise! Ahsoka has been a beloved character for nearly two decades but she’s just now coming into her own among the casual fan base. How did the first episode of this show hold up if you’ve never seen...

The rumors that Disney and Lucasfilm may be looking into creating a Star Wars "What If...?" series has both the internet talking and but it also has Tom and Bryan talking as well. The two husbands sit down and discuss if this sounds like a good idea or not and what it means for "Star Wars?" Does it mean that Star Wars maybe isn't as special as it once was? Is it becoming just another franchise lik...

Well, this is some timing with the recent decision of Target to pull some of their Pride merch because it was making some people “uncomfortable!” In part two of my conversation with Jake we talk more Star Wars before getting into representation, rainbow capitalism and telling queer stories in and out of that galaxy far, far away…get ready it's time to... DRINK UP! Welcome to Pink Milk Husband...

Today I sit down with Jake Niemeyer an assistant editor who worked on both The Bad Batch and Tales of the Jedi! We sit down to talk all things Star Wars both behind the curtain and what’s it’s like as a viewer! We cover Bad Robot and it’s relationship with LFL during TROS we touch on TLJ and Solo…shoot just watch and or listen! …get ready it's time to... DRINK UP! Welcome to Pink Milk Husband...

The Princess and the Scoundrel were the first couple in Star Wars and we saw that they had quite the journey together but should Lisa and Han have ever gotten together to begin with? Find out what we think plus maybe get some relationship advice of your own from this married couple!…get ready it's time to... DRINK UP! Welcome to Pink Milk Husband + Husband with your hosts Bryan and Tom! A week...

Star Wars Visions Vol. 2 is OUT NOW and the world is better for it! I am personally so happy to share my love of Visions with all of you. The first volume introduced us to new takes on Star Wars and with Volume 2 we continue that experience. Where last time our shorts all came from Japan this go round the studios come from all over the world and the artistry has NEVER been greater! This volume of...

Hello there today Tom and I sit down to discuss The Mandalorian Season 3 Finale “The Return!” If you’ve been listening you already know this season didn’t exactly work for us but we love this show anyhow! Today we reflect on the episode and the season as a whole. We break down some of the editing choices and the writing, of course the writing! We are both looking forward to next season hopefully b...

Today Tom and I sit down to discuss The Mandalorian Chapter 23 “The Spies”! This episode was absolutely amazing however, it did kind of really highlight how weak this season really was. We discuss some things that fell flat overall and we’ve uncovered the truth Cher is in Star Wars!…get ready it's time to... DRINK UP! Welcome to Pink Milk Husband + Husband with your hosts Bryan and Tom! A week...