Skytalkers

We’re back for our first The Clone Wars Rewatch episode of 2025! We’re talking all about the Orto Plutonia arc — “Trespass” (115) and “Sphere of Influence” (304). We discuss: What was the initial fan reaction to these two episodes when they first aired?  The introduction to fan favorite, Senator Chuchi! George Lucas’s character, Baron Papanoida, makes an appearance. What did we think about getting...

It’s our 8 year podcast birthday! We’re celebrating as we always do! On this episode: We give our 2025 Star Wars Dinner Party lists! Which 5 Star Wars people are we bringing to our fictional, hypothetical dinner party this year, and why? We talk 2024 stats and hopes for 2025! We answer your questions: Star Wars Celebration Japan, personal growth, what department we’d want to work in on a Star Wars...

We are here to break down the season 1 finale of Skeleton Crew, Episode 8, “The Real Good Guys”! This week we talk all about:  The kids and their parents working together to save At Attin! Jod’s ending — did he get what he deserved?  The final reveal of the Supervisor and what it means for the planet.  Did Skeleton Crew have the Star Wars feeling? And how do we describe that?  …all that and more! ...

We are here to talk all about episode 7 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “We’re Gonna Be In So Much Trouble” directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Tune in this week for discussions on:  More details about At Attin and what the parents know!  Jod’s turn on the kids and what it means for the character’s ending next week.  The kids’ reaction to their parents’ messages and eventual reunion this week.  How “claimsi...

Our first episode of 2025 and we are here to break down the 6th episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “Zero Friends Again” directed by Bryce Dallas Howard. On this discussion: How did the show handle discussions around KB’s differences?  Who has Jod’s lightsaber?  The dynamic of Wim and KB vs. Fern and Neel in this episode.  More speculation on Captian Tad Rennod and the Supervisor on At Attin  Why...

We are back to talk Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 5! Join us this week as we talk all about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Episode 5 “You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates”. On this episode: What are the parents doing back on At Attin?  At Attin is the last Old Republic Mint — what does it mean? Did we know Jod was going to betray Fern, Wim, Neel, and KB?  What is next on the treasure hunt and the j...

We are back to talk Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 4! Join us for a special recording where we’re recording together in person as we talk all about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Episode 4 “Can’t Say I Remember No At Attin”. On this episode: Why was this the perfect episode to focus on fan favorite, Neel?  What is our latest speculation about At Attin’s Supervisor?  Why does At Achrann look the same...

We’re back this week to talk about the third episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem”. This week we dive into the show and talk all about:  Our new speculation about the secrets and treasures of At Attin.  The character of KB and why it was important to focus on her in this episode.  Kh’ymm’s Library and all the information that is kept there.  Jod’s relat...

Welcome to our first episode about the brand new Star Wars television show: Skeleton Crew! This week we dive into the show and talk all about:  Our first impressions of the characters and the world of At-Attin!  Who are all these kids and where do we think their character development will go over the course of the show?  How does the pirate aesthetic of the show fit into the “Star Wars feeling”? ...

Caitlin and Charlotte celebrate the anniversary of the infamous, the once-wiped from existence, the glorious 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. On this episode: Caitlin details her very first time watching the Holiday Special. The history of 1978 one-time-airing special and the interesting lore that surrounds it even to this day.  “Favorite” parts of this special! George Lucas’s relation and thoughts...

Caitlin and Charlotte chat with the crew and cast from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew! We chat with Executive Producers, Showrunners, Directors, and Writers Jon Watts and Chris Ford (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and the Skeleton Crew themselves Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Wim), Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Fern), Robert Timothy-Smith (Neel), and Kyriana Kratter (KB)! We talk: Why stories centering kids matter — the seriou...

We return to The Clone Wars in our rewatch of the series with the Lurmen arc: “Jedi Crash” (113) and “Defenders of Peace” (114). What to expect on this episode: The fan reaction to these episodes + Katie Lucas’ first time writing The Clone Wars episodes and what fans initially thought.  The themes of attachment and the views of the Clone Wars from citizens, as well as the shifting views of the Jed...

In this week’s episode of Skytalkers, we’re discussing our reactions and emotions from the new Disney+ documentary, “Music by John Williams”! Tune in to hear us talk about:  Our initial reactions to the documentary.  What did we learn about John Williams that we didn’t already know?  What did the documentary have to say about Star Wars music?  Our favorite pieces by John Williams outside of Star W...

This week on Skytalkers we’re talking all about The Clone Wars Season 1, Episodes 11 and 12! Tune in to hear:  Reviews and comments from when these episodes first aired in 2009. What role does Count Dooku play in Anakin and Obi-Wan’s journey?  The official introduction to Hondo Ohnaka!  Is Jar Jar the secret weapon once again? Plus, the mystery of BJ Hughes. …all this and more!  PACKD's pre-paid,...

This week Charlotte and Caitlin finish up their series going through the “underrated” lines of each trilogy with the Sequel Trilogy! What’s to come in this discussion:  Remembering our first viewing of “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi”!  Breaking down Han Solo and Kylo Ren’s relationship.  What are our feelings about “The Rise of Skywalker” nearly five years later?  Rey and Kylo Ren’s incred...

We’re back with another episode of our rewatch series for The Clone Wars! This week we’re talking about the Nute Gunray-centric arc: “Bombad Jedi” (108), “Cloak of Darkness” (109), and “Lair of Grievous” (110). What to expect: We breakdown the context behind these episodes and the fan reactions from their release The themes of these very different episodes, from Ahsoka’s rash choices to Kit Fisto...

This week on Skytalkers, we’re continuing our series on some lesser discussed quote and lines from the Original Trilogy. What to expect: Our challenges in finding good lines that weren’t already so quotable!  We visit Obi-Wan and Vader’s relationship and how our perception of it has changed since the Obi-Wan Kenobi show.  Han and Leia’s relationship in “Empire Strikes Back”.  What does it mean to...

It’s that time again to return to our The Clone Wars rewatch! This time, we’re exploring the R2-D2 Lost arc with “Downfall of a Droid” (106) and “Duel of the Droids” (107). What to expect on this episode: The symbolism of R2-D2 to Anakin and what Anakin is willing to risk when R2 goes missing. GGGC: Good General Grievous Content. The fandom’s initial thoughts in 2008 around this episode and if the...

This week on Skytalkers, we’re going through all the prequel films and picking out some our favorite “underrated” lines to discuss! We each pick some of our favorite less-discussed lines from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. What to expect: Discussion of Padmé and Anakin’s relationship throughout the prequels.  What do the films tell us about Palpatine and Padmé’s...

We’re back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! In this episode we discuss the Malevolence arc, which is Rising Malevolence (102), Shadow of Malevolence (103), and Destroy Malevolence (104): Our personal remembrance of this arc, and our nostalgia towards it. Plus, fan reactions from the forums and intriguing threads fans from 2008 pulled at. Plo Koon and his relationship to t...

Today on Skytalkers, we’re talking LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the four-part series, and talking with the cast and crew. Here’s what to expect: Our review and some favorite moments from Rebuild the Galaxy. A paired roundtable interview with Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”) and Tony Revolori (“Grand Budapest Hotel” “Willow”) where they chat brotherhood and Star Wars. A roundtable intervi...

We’re back with our chronological The Clone Wars rewatch with the Domino Squad arc: Clone Cadets (301), Rookies (105), and ARC Troopers (302). We discuss: Re-introducing ourselves to the Domino Squad and realizing Echo (!!!) is part of this arc. The fandom loving the episode of “Rookies” and the reason “Clone Cadets” and “ARC Troopers” exist to bookend “Rookies.” Our highs and lows of these three...

This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas. What to expect: We define the what makes a good radio drama, a brief history, and how the Star Wars radio dramas came to be (George Lucas, USC, and more). Brian Daley’s contribution to the Star Wars lexicon and his unmatched impact.  What sets the Star Wars radio dramas apart from the...

We’re back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! We’re talking about the “Toydaria arc”: Supply Lines (303) and Ambush (101). In this episode we discuss: The role of Jar Jar Binks as diplomat and distraction as well as Bail Organa and his tactics of negotiation with Toydarians.  The actual first episode of the Clone Wars with Yoda and the clones and how this episode stands the...

We’ve begun our official rewatch of The Clone Wars! We’re beginning with: Cat and Mouse (216), The Hidden Enemy (116), TCW Film — the Christophsis Arc. In this episode, we talk about:  Why The Clone Wars wasn’t released chronologically.  Early reviews and sentiments about the show.  Our first impressions and new feelings we have about the clones in The Clone Wars!  Our favorite Anakin and Ahsoka m...