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Join us as we watch the Star Wars: Clone Wars finale together! You can follow along with us as we watch episdoes 9-12 of Clone Wars Season 7. Listen to all of our ooohs and aaaahs - live reactions of the beauty that the Clone Wars finale. It's another Serially Hooked first! Connect with us at https://www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seriallyhooked To watch along with us, check out our Clone...

It's our three-month anniversary! To celebrate, we are holding our inagural Q&A epsiode - in which we answer questions provided by YOU, the listener. Ask us about a topic we’ve already discussed, or something you’d like to hear more about. We’re also always partial to having to rank random things or choose between difficult would-you-rathe’s. Join us as we build our Serially Hooked community!...

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Trainspotting , Rashaad guides Chris through a discussion of the cult-classic film. We marvel at the movie's performances as well as remember some of its unforgettable scenes - all after discussing the turbulent 1980's socio-economic context that set the stage for this story. To connect with us and send us future topic suggestions, check out our website at http...

In this episode of Serially Hooked: Star Wars Chris and Rashaad go through the first half of Clone Wars: Season 7 . The first show released on Disney+ , we discuss the season's context within the larger plan for future Star Wars content as well as discuss how these episodes set up so much more to come. We're almost at the end! Connect with us at https://www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seria...

It's Ted Lasso weekend! To celebrate the launch of Ted Lasso Season 2, Chris and Rashaad go back and look at the first season of the hit comedy. In it, we discuss what makes the show great, talk about some of our favorite scenes and rank our Top 4 characters as well as moments. "Do you believe in miracles?" To connect with us and send us future topic suggestions, check out our website at https://w...

This time on Serially Hooked: Star Wars , Chris and Rashaad delve through the up and down (mostly down) second half of Clone Wars: Season 6 . Rashaad wonders about the Galaxy's financial system as Chris does the same about Palpatine's time management skills. We also get a depiction of Yoda we have never seen before and see more of the same toxic relationship between Padmé and Anakin. Connect with...

This time on The Weekly Hook , Chris and Rashaad discuss the critically acclaimed comedy-drama by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag . Chris guides Rashaad through what makes the show great and how it discusses many topics through its short run. He does it so well that they take a break and record in two parts - giving Rashaad time to watch the entire show before finishing their dsicussion. Tune in for...

In this episode of Serially Hooked: Star Wars , Chris and Rashaad begin their journey through Clone Wars: Season 6 . This time, Chris discusses pronouns for droids, we are annoyed at how gullible the Jedi are and Rashaad wants to see security cam footage of the massacre at the Jedi temple. Connect with us at https://www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seriallyhooked To watch along with us, chec...

Join us this week as we delve into one of the best fan based parodies ever made: DBZ Abridged ! As Rashaad questions his process for choosing topics for The Weekly Hook , Chris and Rashaad both enjoy the laugh out loud humor and quirkiness that comes with this phenomenal Youtube series. We explore what parts of the show make us laugh, our favorite DBZ Abridged characters and what makes this show b...

On this episode of Serially Hooked: Star Wars Chris and Rashaad finish their journey through Clone Wars Season 5. We are barely able to form coherent sentences and make a lot of noises in this one because words have failed us. All the emotions. Buckle up, everyone! Connect with us at https://www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seriallyhooked To watch along with us, check out our Clone Wars watc...

Chris asks Rashaad 64 either-or questions and puts Rashaad on the clock for each one. Rashaad has some controversial opinions. Connect with us at www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seriallyhooked !

On this episode of The Weekly Hook Chris and Rashaad are joined by Sophia, the host of the podcast Opera Apéro , to discuss the world of opera. We, of course, explain why more people should watch opera as Sophia delves into her love of and personal history with the medium. Chris and Rashaad also ask the hard-hitting questions like: "'How do you define opera?" Get more information about Opera Apéro...

On this episode of Serially Hooked Chris and a sleep-deprived Rashaad go through a three episode arc in Season 5 of Star Wars: Clone Wars . In it, Chris dislikes seeing the artifice of storytelling, we have a surprisingly positive note on Pre Vizla, Rashaad admires Maul’s tactical genius and we’re gobsmacked by Sidious’s display of power. Connect with us at https://www.seriallyhooked.com and on Tw...

On this Weekly Hook , Rashaad guides Chris through the gripping and beautiful film by Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, Blindspotting. In doing so, we discuss some of the film's many themes such as urban gentrification, police brutality and Race in the US. Be aware! SPOILER ALERT @33m36s Connect with us at www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seriallyhooked

On this episode, Chris and Rashaad delve into the first half of Season 5 of Star Wars: Clone Wars . We unlock new height of hatred that Chris has towards Lux Bonteri, we admire Ahsoka’s growth and how it is depicted in the show and Rashaad explores the distinction between insurgents and terrorists Chris also has a long list of plot holes prepared and Rashaad tries (and fails) to compare Clone Wars...

Rashaad spills water. Chris learns a new sound never before uttered by a human being. Ridiculousness ensues. Connect with us at www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seriallyhooked !

On this episode of The Weekly Hook , Chris and Rashaad explore the Broadway musical phenomenon, Hamilton. We talk about how we first experienced Hamilton, ponder the question of historical accuracy in fiction and talk about our favourite characters and songs. Also Rashaad expresses a surprising yet deep down hatred of New York. Connect with us at www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seriallyhook...

In this bonus episode of Serially Hooked, Chris and Rashaad have a brief chat about creative writing. Enjoy! Connect with us at www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seriallyhooked

On this episode of Serially Hooked, Chris and Rashaad delve into the second half of Clone Wars: Season 4 . In it, we welcome Star Wars leaving behind simple black and white narratives and embracing ambiguous characters. We also debate the inconsistent treatment of droids in the Star Wars universe and revel in the character development of one of our favorite Jedi masters: Obi-Wan Kenobi. Lastly, we...

Chris and Rashaad welcome Joost to The Weekly Hook to discuss Rashaad's favorite fighting video game of all time: Super Smash Bros! We discuss what makes video games fun for us, why society should embrace video games more, and, of course what makes Smash special. Connect with us at www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seriallyhooked

Join us as we delve into the first half of Clone Wars Season 4! This week, Chris and Rashaad rave about Ahsoka growing up before our eyes, Rashaad monologues about the evolution of the show and we gush about the cinematography materpiece that is the arc on Umbara. And this weeks requisite rant goes to Chris, who gets furious at Obi-Wan! Connect with us at https://www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twit...

On this edition of The Weekly Hook Chris and Rashaad discuss one of their favorite independent entertainment companies: A24. Chris takes Rashaad on a brief overview of the production side of filmmaking as well as the history of A24. We also each discuss some of our favorite A24 films. Connect with us at www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seriallyhooked

A short bonus clip from our latest Serially Hooked: Star Wars recording. We found that a snippet of our conversation was too long to include in the episode but too good not to pass it along to you. Enjoy! Connect with us at https://www.seriallyhooked.com and on Twitter @seriallyhooked To watch along with us, check out our Clone Wars watchlist at https://seriallyhooked.com/clone-wars-watchlist/

This week on Serially Hooked: Star Wars , Chris and Rashaad explore the second half of Clone Wars: Season 3 . In this silly yet philosophical episode, we finally visit Dathomir, labor through the convoluted plot on Mortis, come across the worst name in the Star Wars Universe, and freak out about meeting two familiar faces from the original trilogy. Rashaad also explains to Chris the history of the...

This week on Serially Hooked: Star Wars , Chris and Rashaad go on a rollercoaster ride through the first half of Clone Wars Season 3. In the episode, we delve into the clone's lives on Kamino, explore more of the galactic political landscape and follow the burgeoning relationship between Ahsoka and Padme. We go back to Mandalore, and...are disappointed! Who ever thought that was possible? Chris al...