Sithty Minutes

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés reviews the terrible year Boeing has had in 2024. From doors flying off planes and whistleblowers mysteriously passing away, to being on the wrong side of a Genocide and a fresh labor strike, it is safe to say that Boeing is not having a great time. Come for the pro-labor takes, stay for a reminder of why people power is the best power! Follow us: T...

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés finished another High Republic book, which means we are once again reviewing it with Arezou! After literal years of talking about Jedi having sex.....we finally got the two Jedi with the most sexual tension to dance with no robes on. We're totally not going to be normal about it, and Anakin Skywalker would like a word.  Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sat through the presidential debate to provide insight into just how much of a mess it was. Kamala won the audio clip debate, Trump won according to his base, and the money behind both candidates won the election as neither side really dug into the specifics of the policies being discussed. The fact that some of the most memorable moments are either l...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Roberto and Paula come back onboard to discuss the conventions and what it's been like organizing in Florida, and how to find Joy in such a politically tumultuous time. Come for the Prequel love, stay for a message from the Hell's Angels!  Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes   Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Twitch: @sith...

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés takes time to explore the recent election results in his home coutnry of Venezuela. What seems like a slam dunk issue in the US actually has multiple shades of complexity. Just like the choice between Valorum and Palpatine, Venezuela's political future won't be solved even with this election. Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes   Instagram: @PaulaB...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we're back to exploring political news through the Star Wars lens and you voted on threads to discuss SCOTUS overturning Chevron. Join Andrés as we look at Star Wars canon and Visions to see how governments without fear of pesky regulations can lead to detrimental or positive outcomes depending on who is filing the suit and which regulation is targeted. Come...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Now that our Acolyte reviews are over, we have special guest and Luminous author Daniel José Older on to discuss the organically created boycott of PEN America. We talk about the importance of organizations in creating change, why speaking up matters, and how organizing is a creative process. Come for the Acolyte thoughts, stay for a history lesson with swear words! Fo...

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week marks the end of our Acolyte coverage with friend of the pod Arezou Amin! We've come a long way with such a nuanced show and the finale does not disappoint as a critque on the Jedi and the ways in which their rigidity informs their downfall. Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes @arezoudeetoo Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photo...

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! Our penultimate review of The Acolyte is here, and we have a flashback to cover with a new friend of the pod, Jessica McNair! Andrés and Jessica chat about the diversity of show types in the current canon from Ahsoka to Andor and Mandalorian to The Acolyte before discussing the new flashback and how it creates nuance in a Galaxy Far Far Away. Follow us: Threads:  @Si...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is joined by the Imperial Talker, Jeff Cagle, and the two sit down to talk about the incredible aftermath of an eventful lightsaber battle that is Episode 6. We talk about Vernestra's intimate call with a Senator, Qimir's unreliable seduction, and how structuring a relationship off of Reylo could be the misdirect of the year. Come for The Acolyte, sta...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we hang out with Peter of Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons - A Creative Writing Podcast to discuss Episode 5 of The Acolyte, Night. We learn who the Dark Sider is, and pour one out for the Jedi lost on Khofar. Come for the TV review, stay for the Trooper Trouble Trivia!  Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes   Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General...

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we take a step back from our Acolyte reviews to discuss Beaumont Kin's historical and sociopolitical analysis of Palpatine's Galactic Empire. Come for the recognition of Alderaan as a genocide, stay for the horrendous PR conversation that ensues.  Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes @ChrisKempshall Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @a...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Now at the midpoint of our Acolyte reviews, we wanted to take a step back and look at how Vernestra got where she did in the show by reviewing Defy the Storm which means Arezou is back on board to share insight, theories, and generally freak out about the Ro family. Come for the High Republic, stay for the most unhinged ex-Jedi's tea time! Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Our Acolyte reviews continue and we have actor and Moisture Farmer Stephen Canon on the podcast to share his Dark Side user theories, weep for Kelnacca, and share his love of Star Wars with Andrés! Come for the Acolyte theories, stay for the Rebels discussion!  Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes   Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog @A...

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we begin our Acolyte review series for those who have had to wait a bit before diving into the show. Our first of this series is a 2-parter with guest Hyde Fanale. Part 2 covers episode 3 and the inciting incident on Brendok...from a certain point of view Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes @Red_Arsenal42 Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The...

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we begin our Acolyte review series for those who have had to wait a bit before diving into the show. Our first of this series is a 2-parter with guest Hyde Fanale. Part 1 covers the two episode premiere, so we talk a lot about the era as a whole alongside the start of the series! Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes @Red_arsenal42 Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés talks with Rep. David Ortiz about Disability Justice, Historical Buildings, and the most dangerous Star Wars Villians! Come for the Jet Ski acronym, stay for protest history! Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes   Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog  Rep. Ortiz: Davidortizcolorado.com @DavidDOrtizCO Show Notes: Schindle...

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, join Andrés for a deep dive into the plots explored in Tales of the Empire. Although the Empire is more of a background truth, the series dives into a lot of the internal struggles that people who join the Empire have to deal with. Releasing a series that highlights the horrors of Empire during an active genocide is a choice, but one we won't shy away from...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we catch up with friend of the pod, Rep. Titone, and her work on the Joint Technology Committee, expanding Right-To-Repair law, and bringing a grassroots idea to policy arena and winning! Come for the Policy, stay for the 2001 references!  Follow us: Rep. Brianna Titone Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @BriannaForColorado Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Le...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés discusses three elections in crucial countries during Tenuous times. While the US election is planned, both Iran and the UK are suddenly on election watch. In each country, the winner of each election will be able to make consequential moves in a complicated time. Come for the Chancellor Palpatine speeches, stay for the High Republic insight. Follow u...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés continues his conversation with James Dillon discussing the first five issues of High Republic Adventures. From the comics to the books and Skywalker Saga, this episode has it all! Come for The High Republic, stay for the political and religious analysis!  Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes   Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @a...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés has an update on the protests for a Free Palestine as students have begun taken the fight to power brokers in Higher Education as all universities in Gaza have been leveled and mass graves are being found in the rubble left behind. Come for the Politics, stay for the two sentence review of Tales of the Empire! Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes   In...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés connects with James Dillon to discuss the first five issues of High Republic Adventures. There was too much great conversation to put in one episode, so we're gonna give you two parts! Come for The High Republic, stay for the Crash Landing review and queer love!  Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes   Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The...

Welcome to a special broadcast of Sithty Minutes! Andrés caught up with Lisi Owen and she tells us about the ideas she wants to see in the legal profession to support everybody involved in a way that respects our humanity. Come for the Clone Wars audio, stay for the theory of coercion!  Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes   Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show...

Welcome back Kyber Squadron! We got a Sithty Second focused on the very intentional changes Disney has made to the franchise as they get back into making movies for the fans! Come for all the announcements, stay for the analysis of Star Wars' future!  Follow us: Threads:  @Sithty_Minutes   Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog  Show Notes: Tales of the Empire  Mandove...