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Our fourth annual summer series continues with part 2 of 3, where we explore 2012 through 2018 with Star Wars and animation. On this episode: The Disney sale, the cancellation of The Clone Wars, the Netflix deal, Star Wars Rebels, Lego Star Wars Freemakers, Forces of Destiny, and much more. Part 2 of 3.     http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagra...

Our fourth annual summer series is here, where we examine a single topic across three episodes. This year, we’re taking a look at Star Wars’ history with animation and creating our own timeline of animated projects from 1978 through 2020. In this episode, we trace 1978 through 2012 which includes the Star Wars Holiday Special (Boba Fett!), Ewok, Droids, the 2D Clone Wars microseries, and the begin...

Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Charles Soule’s bestselling Kylo Ren comic book story, “The Rise of Kylo Ren.” A spoiler discussion on themes, choices, destiny, Ben’s character and fall, and more follows, including reactions.    http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/cai...

Caitlin and Charlotte welcome fanzine creator and collage artist Kara DJ to the show to discuss the long history of fanzines, fandom, the process of fanzine creation, and much more, including Kara’s Star Wars Dinner!   Follow Kara & Into a Larger World: https://www.instagram.com/sacredsomethingbykara/ Order the fanzine: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/13zU5AMdNGgMqNHQhDUJobbvqRhdQi45nEa55dnH9rkw/v...

The follow-up to our Nostalgia-themed episode is here. Caitlin and Charlotte talk through the survey results from the concept of nostalgia in Star Wars and current media. Part 2 of 2.  Read the survey results: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/127QQVpTbuckaDphV5STgqaCayiHl6Ya1xck-S3N3cqs/edit?usp=sharing  Our website with pie charts from the survey: https://skytalkers.com/?p=17475   http://ww...

What role does nostalgia play in Star Wars story creation? In this two-part series, we examine the notion of nostalgia through a historical and contextual lens and talk about the pros, cons, our own bias, and more. [Part One of Two]   Black Lives Matter information: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Patreon-suggested donation links: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/123LpTAeo5LjTI1M8safONNB...

In this episode, we bring you an interview with the voice of Hera Syndulla in Star Wars Rebels herself, Vanessa Marshall, where we talk Rebels, The Clone Wars finale and her experience voicing Rook Kast, the importance of found family within the text of Star Wars and in the community, and how we’re all coping with the recent events together through Star Wars.    Follow Vanessa Marshall on Twitter:...

The Clone Wars finale is finally here and Dave Filoni is able to give the series the ending he always intended. Caitlin and Charlotte discuss our emotions with the pivotal end of a 12 year journey, what we thought, implications, and much more on this episode in season 7, episode 12 "Victory & Death."   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.com...

The end is near and Order 66 is upon us. Caitlin and Charlotte discuss the penultimate episode of The Clone Wars, “Shattered”.   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers Learn more about your ad choi...

Caitlin and Charlotte deep dive into the storytelling elements of Solo and try to decipher: Is Solo: A Star Wars Story a heist film? We use Charles Kunken’s excellent “Anatomy of a Heist” conventions to decide. Plus, they reflect on how Solo as a film almost two years after its release.   Anatomy of a Heist PDF: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5c2e7af2d274cb9e4bfdf514/t/5e2165e77cc7f93faf14...

“The Phantom Apprentice” (S7 E10) is here and it broke our brains! Caitlin and Charlotte discuss everything from timeline reveals, Ahsoka’s motivations, her and Obi-Wan’s conversation, everything to do with Maul, The Last Jedi connections, and so, so much more.    http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast http://www.twitter.c...

Caitlin, Charlotte, and special guest Katie (@PoeHotDameron, the biggest Maul fan we know) sit down to discuss Maul’s origins, fandom, the excellent Son of Dathomir comic, and speculate about the future of Maul from Clone Wars and beyond. Don’t miss this deep dive into Maul’s character! Watch Katie’s excellent panel from Star Wars Celebration Chicago, It’s a Maul-velous Life: https://www.youtube.c...

It’s here! The beginning of the end: Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Part I in the Siege of Mandalore arc, the series finale of the Clone Wars, “Old Friends Not Forgotten.” Emotions are high and Star Wars has never been better. We deep dive into character emotions, story implications, and so much more.   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.com...

Ahsoka’s walkabout arc concludes with “Together Again,” S7E8 of The Clone Wars. Charlotte and Caitlin discuss themes of the arc, Ahsoka’s journey, and where she’s heading — plus so much more.    http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.co...

Caitlin and Charlotte discuss episodes 6 & 7 or season 7 of the Clone Wars, part of Ahsoka’s journey with the Martez sisters.    http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers Learn more about your ad choi...

Ahsoka returns in the latest episode of The Clone Wars! Charlotte and Caitlin discuss the “Ahsoka’s Walkabout” journey by talking about the themes, metaphors, what’s to come, and more.   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http://skytalkers.com https:...

We all need a bit of a break, so for an hour, we decided to talk about some wild and weird foods in Star Wars. Hope you enjoy this special release episode.   Sign up for our new newsletter!: https://mailchi.mp/d390fee74d4e/skytalkers   Bantha Blue Milk Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhtQX8E8jwM   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.c...

Charlotte and Caitlin break down the last episode in the Bad Batch arc, “Unfinished Business" in season 7 of The Clone Wars. We react to the ending, rank the arc’s episodes, talk about the theme of trust, Anakin & Echo & Rex parallels, and much more.   Sign up for our new newsletter!: https://mailchi.mp/d390fee74d4e/skytalkers   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspo...

Caitlin and Charlotte discuss episode 3 of season 7 of The Clone Wars, “On the Wings of Keeradaks.” Echo, some Easter eggs, clone feels, the cost of war, and more.   Sign up for our new newsletter!: https://mailchi.mp/d390fee74d4e/skytalkers   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://ww...

Caitlin and Charlotte tackle the theme of sacrifice throughout the whole saga, from Rogue One to Rebels to The Rise of Skywalker.    Sign up for our new newsletter!: https://mailchi.mp/d390fee74d4e/skytalkers   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast http://www.twitter.com/crerrity http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher http...

Caitlin and Charlotte discuss the latest episode of season 7 of The Clone Wars, “A Distant Echo,” after watching it together (the first time since high school!). That Anakin/Padmé moment, Rex, the Bad Batch, Caitlin’s obsession with Skako Minor, and much more.   Sign up for our new newsletter!: https://mailchi.mp/d390fee74d4e/skytalkers   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/sk...

Caitlin and Charlotte finally sit down to discuss the final (excellent) two episodes of season one of The Mandalorian: Chapter 7 “The Reckoning” and Chapter 8 “Redemption.” Themes, chapter titles, tone, character arcs, that cliffhanger, Mandalorian history, the Hero's Journey, theories for next season, and much more.   ILM Mandalorian behind-the-scenes video on virtual production: https://www.yout...

The Clone Wars is back! Caitlin and Charlotte discuss the first episode in season 7, “The Bad Batch.” First, we quiz each other on some delightful Clone Wars trivia. Then, we discuss the story: the tone, animation style, the conflict with the clones, the “fortune cookie”; then we discuss the characters. Who is our favorite member of the Bad Batch? All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.  ...

Clone Wars Month continues! Caitlin and Charlotte are joined by Savanna Oudit (@thedorkydiva) to count down our favorite Clone Wars episodes & arcs (with an honorable mention)!    Follow Savanna:  http://www.thedorkydiva.com/ https://twitter.com/thedorkydiva   Sign up for our new newsletter!: https://mailchi.mp/d390fee74d4e/skytalkers   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skyt...

Caitlin and Charlotte kick off Clone Wars Month (!!!) with a discussion in three parts on the wonderful Clone Wars movie (2008).    Take our 3-5 minute survey!: https://forms.gle/L5vb594uGznuPcay9 Sign up for our new newsletter!: https://mailchi.mp/d390fee74d4e/skytalkers   http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast http://www...