Scoundrels, Inc. Another Star Wars Podcast

This week it's just Frank holding down the fort! Frank talks about what he has been consuming in the Star Wars universe as of late and dives into the question of whether Padmé could have saved Anakin from the dark side. Also, Frank shares a few thoughts on the recent Holdo Maneuver discourse online. Lastly, the show wraps up by answering your questions that were submitted in our Discord channel! B...

Happy May the 4th everyone! This week Frank, Brandon and Sean welcome back an old friend - the one and only Kevin Smets! We'll be diving into our first thoughts about the newly released Star Wars Jedi: Survivor game and in the spirit of May 4th the squad discusses some of their favorite moments with the Force! The show wraps up by answering some of your questions that were submitted in our Discord...

The Mandalorian Season 3 has come and gone and it was for sure a wild ride as we ultimately saw Mandalore reclaimed by the Mandalorians. This week Frank and Brandon go over the season and talk about what they liked, disliked, and how the online discourse surrounding the show may or may not have affected their experience. The show wraps up by answering some of your Mando questions that were submitt...

The Mandalorian Season 3 episode 8, Chapter 24 "The Return" is the season finale and it wraps up some storylines concerning Din and Grogu, Bo-Katan, Moff Gideon and the retaking of Mandalore. Frank, Sean and Brandon give their thoughts on the episode and discuss what they liked, disliked and how this season fits into the larger story told over the course of three seasons and where the show could b...

The Mandalorian Season 3 episode 7, Chapter 23 "The Spies" is the penultimate episode before the season finale next week and it sees Bo-Katan reuniting tribes of Mandalorians to go back to Mandalore to take back their home planet. All is not as it may seem as the Mando's encounter none other than Moff Gideon and his Imperial remnant installment on the planet. This week Frank and Sean discuss who e...

We're looking back at all the news that came out of this years Celebration as well as all the interviews and panel discussions! Brought together by their love for Star Wars – Frank Janisch, Kevin Smets, Brandon Hanna and Sean Sullivan sit down weekly having a rowdy time with discussions ranging from the latest news and TV shows to having topical debates; all in the name of exploring and celebratin...

The Mandalorian Season 3 episode 6, Chapter 22 "Guns For Hire" was without a doubt one of the most wacky episodes to date. Bo-Katan and Din Djarin find themselves on a peculiar planet that is in need of solving their malfunctioning droid problem and it's all in service of being granted access to the planets hired protection force - Bo-Katan's Mandalorian crew. Oh, did we mention there were quite a...

This week Frank and Sean are here to give their thoughts on the season 2 finale of The Bad Batch. To wrap up the guys answer questions that were submitted in the Discord channel. Brought together by their love for Star Wars – Frank Janisch, Kevin Smets, Brandon Hanna and Sean Sullivan sit down weekly having a rowdy time with discussions ranging from the latest news and TV shows to having topical d...

The Mandalorian Season 3 episode 5, Chapter 21 "The Pirate" is arguably the most explosive episode of the show to date! Nevarro is under siege from Gorian Shard and his band of pirates and Greef Karga sends a plea for help to the New Republic only for Din Djarin, Bo-Katan and the other Mandalorians from the Children of the Watch to answer the call and step out of the shadows. Meanwhile Carson Teva...

Star Wars The Bad Batch episode 14 "Tipping Point" is setting the season 2 finale as Crosshair is being held at the Mount Tantis cloning facility where he manages to get a message to the clone force 99 crew. This week Frank and Sean are joined by Garrett McDowell from the Scum and Villainy podcast as they discuss this latest episode in the series and it's implications heading into the 2-episode fi...

The Mandalorian Season 3 episode 4, Chapter 20 "The Foundling" gives us a glimpse at what a day in the life is like for the Mandalorians in the Children of the Watch covert. We also get a further look at Grogu's escape from the Jedi Temple on Coruscant during Order 66. This week Frank and Sean are joined by Garrett McDowell from the Scum and Villainy podcast as they discuss Bo-Katan, Grogu and Din...

Star Wars The Bad Batch episode 13 "Pabu" sees our crew take refuge and see what life could be like if they were to settle down. Frank, Brandon and Sean discuss what they took away from the episode. To wrap up the guys answer questions that were submitted in the Discord channel including - Which era of Star Wars would we live in? Brought together by their love for Star Wars – Frank Janisch, Kevin...

The Mandalorian Season 3 episode 3, Chapter 19 "The Convert" starts with a bang as Din Djarin and Bo-Katan fight off a squad of TIE Interceptors and make their way to the covert of the Children of the Watch. Then the episode changes pace as we spend a lot of time on Coruscant with Dr. Pershing as we get to see the New Republic and how former Imperials are put into an amnesty program. The episodes...

Star Wars The Bad Batch episode 12 "The Outpost" brought us back to Crosshair and his continuing struggle to find his place in the Empire. Crosshairs ends up teaming with a fellow clone, Mayday on a mission and Crosshair finally comes to terms with how the Empire views all clones - expendable. Frank, Brandon and Sean tackle the implications of this episode and where Crosshair goes from here. To wr...

The Mandalorian Season 3 episode 2, Chapter 18 "The Mines of Mandalore" takes us on a whirlwind journey when Din Djarin and Grogu travel to Mandalore along with a little help from Bo-Katan. Frank, Brandon and Sean explore this eventful episode discussing the standout moments as well as delving into the different paths of what it means to be a Mandalorian and how Bo-Katan and Din Djarin can affect...

Star Wars The Bad Batch episode 11 "Metamorphosis" was a special one for all Clone War fans as the Zillow beast returned! Omega and crew stumble upon secret cloning operations being funded by the Empire and more is at play as Omega now finds herself at the center of the hunt. The whole crew is here to give their takes and analysis on this exciting episode! To wrap up the guys answer questions that...

The Mandalorian Season 3 premiere, Chapter 17 "The Apostate" sees our favorite duo, Din Djarin and Grogu, back in action as they continue to make their way in the universe. We head back to a thriving Nevarro, encounter space pirates, check in on the Armorer and visit Bo-Katan in a jam packed episode that lays the foundation for the journey to come! Frank, Kevin, Brandon and Sean break down and dis...

In this series Frank, Kevin, Brandon and Sean revisit the nine movies that make up The Skywalker Saga. Each giving their own personal stories and sharing what makes these films special to them. The Rise of Skywalker is the last installment in the Skywalker Saga. Frank, Kevin, Brandon and Sean are all together to dive into everything they loved and didn't and they waste no time jumping into it all!...

Star Wars The Bad Batch episode 10 "Retrieval" is a continuation from last week's episode and the Batch is on the hunt for their stolen Marauder. The group encounters Benni and the mining group who are being controlled by a mobster type named Mokko. This week Sean and Frank talk about what they took away from the episode and how it's more than just "filler". Also, the guys discuss what it might si...

In this series Frank, Kevin, Brandon and Sean revisit the nine movies that make up The Skywalker Saga. Each giving their own personal stories and sharing what makes these films special to them. The Last Jedi was a divisive movie in the Star Wars community. Some loved it, some hated it. It's been debated and discussed fervently since it's release. The discourse surrounding the movie has gotten quit...

Star Wars The Bad Batch episode 9 "The Crossing" sees the team on another mission from Cid while Omega is still trying to process Echo's departure. This week it's just Frank and Kevin as they talk about their main takeaways from the episode. Also, Jon Favreau explained in an interview with Empire magazine why the Mandalorian and Grogu reunited in The Book of Boba Fett - Frank and Kev give their ta...

In this series Frank, Kevin, Brandon and Sean revisit the nine movies that make up The Skywalker Saga. Each giving their own personal stories and sharing what makes these films special to them. The Force Awakens reintroduced Star Wars to a whole new generation while also trying to serve those that had been fans of the franchise for decades. Frank, Brandon and Sean talk about their experience with...

Star Wars The Bad Batch episode 7 “Clone Conspiracy” and episode 8 "Truth & Consequences" marks the halfway point for season 2. In these episodes the future of the clones is at stake and we see a rare appearance from the Emperor himself and how he still manipulates the senate to his liking. The guys discuss what they took away from these episodes and what they think the fate of the Bad Batch u...

In this series Frank, Kevin, Brandon and Sean revisit the nine movies that make up The Skywalker Saga. Each giving their own personal stories and sharing what makes these films special to them. Revenge of the Sith is the final installment of the prequels and it culminates with Anakin turning to the dark side and becoming Darth Vader. Frank, Kevin and Brandon explore the fall of Anakin Skywalker an...

Star Wars The Bad Batch episode 6 “Tribe” is a trip back to Kashyyyk and the return of Gunji. The guys will discuss that and more. Also, we take some questions you submitted in our discord - Is Thrawn a villian or just misunderstood? Brought together by their love for Star Wars – Frank Janisch, Kevin Smets, Brandon Hanna and Sean Sullivan sit down weekly having a rowdy time with discussions rangin...