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This episode contains *major spoilers* for Midnight Horizon What does or doesn't make something feel like a finale? This week, Arezou, Maggie and Hope talk about Midnight Horizon, their feelings on phase 1 as a whole, and make some truly out there comparisons (DCOMs and Kingdom Hearts anyone?) Check out our Midnight Horizon review here . Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter...

Just as quick as it started, it's all come to an end! This week, Arezou, Candace, Maggie and Noor-Hal are joined by friends Jess, Ren, and Hannah to talk about the final two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett, and the series as a whole. They discuss whether they feel it stuck the landing, question the collective intelligence of Mandalorians, and get appropriately thirsty as per usual. Check out our...

Taken over Space Waffles, Grogu has! What was supposed to be a minisode about Boba Fett turned into something else entirely when the little green guy showed up and made his thoughts known.

Bonnec is (basically) canon, and Mando is back! This week Arezou, Maggie and Noor-Hal are joined by their friends Alberto, Brad and Sarah to discuss Boba and Fennec's growing relationship, react to the shocker of Chapter 5, and speculate about where things are going for the rest of the season/universe. They also pitch upgrades to Galaxy's Edge, suggest Fennec-centric novels and uncover Alberto's s...

This episode contains *major spoilers* for The Fallen Star Ooof. That was quite something. This week, Arezou processes The Fallen Star with the help of Waffle writer Hope. They talk highlights, areas they wanted more of, and the interconnectivity of The High Republic. For more, check out Arezou's review of The Fallen Star and her deep-dive . Also check out Hope's Fallen Star thoughts , and her Kin...

Well that was certainly a roller coaster of emotion. Join Arezou, Candace, Maggie and Noor-Hal, along with special guest Silver as they talk Chapter 2: The Tribes of Tatooine and Chapter 3: The Streets of Mos Espa. They talk about the highs and lows of the Tusken storyline, why diversity is needed in the writers room, and speculate about what's really going on on Tatooine. Check out our recaps for...

Three days in the Star Wars hotel sounds like a dream...or does it? This week, Arezou and Candace take a look at the very protracted immersive experience promised by Star Wars hotel, the Halcyon Cruiser, reminisce about Galaxy's Edge, and wonder what kind of experiences they'd create if they could. Also Arezou talks about dressing up in costume. A lot. Sample Halcyon Cruiser Itinerary here . Waffl...

It’s here at last! The Book of Boba Fett! Join Arezou, Candace, Maggie and Noor-Hal as they dive into Chapter 1: Stranger in a Strange Land. They analyze the imagery, the directorial style, fantastic subtle performances, and of course elaborate once again on why Bonnec is (or soon will be) canon. The fic we discuss is here . https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/candaceisageek https:/...

The eighties sure were a strange time for Star Wars. This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by Waffle contributor Hope to talk about the R2-D2 and C3PO-starring cartoon "Droids". They go into the highs and lows, find sequel trilogy connections, and promptly forget the name of 95% of the characters. For more eighties Star Wars weirdness, check out our episodes on the Ewok cartoon , Caravan of Cou...

Did you know there was a Star Wars Christmas album? Well, now you do! This week, Candace introduces Arezou to the weird little record known as "Christmas in the Stars", a Star Wars album with Broadway pedigree that incorporates so many Earth things into the GFFA it makes their heads spin. Listen to the album here . Also check out the CBC oral history of the album, and the interview with Life Day T...

It’s never too late to discover a new Star Wars story! This week, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friends Ren and Krista who are both first time viewers of The Clone Wars and Rebels . They talk first impressions, favourite characters, get a little too giddy over Darth Maul and ask a lot of questions about Hera and Kanan's romance. *note, just past the halfway point, in a discussion about th...

There’s nothing like a marathon to bring friends together…or better yet, two marathons. This week, Arezou is joined by best friend and movie marathon enthusiast Chelsea to break down the two Star Wars marathons they did this past year. From a mega-marathon of the entire saga, to focusing on the core of the Skywalker story, these new approaches gave two lifelong fans a new appreciation for a story...

What makes a good Master/Padawan relationship? Who does things the typical way and who is a little offbeat? The High Republic is a golden age for Jedi and the perfect lens through which we can examine this question. This week, Arezou is joined by friends Maggie and Alberto to wrap up the series, look to the future of the High Republic Jedi, worry about their faves, and fan-cast who they would like...

What makes a good Master/Padawan relationship? Who does things the typical way and who is a little offbeat? The High Republic is a golden age for Jedi and the perfect lens through which we can examine this question. This week, Arezou is joined by her friend Hannah to examine the greatest Master/Padawan relationship we never saw: Jora Malli and Reath Silas. They discuss the pitfalls of the no-attac...

Happy Life Day! This week, Arezou finally watches the infamous 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. She and Candace are joined by their friends Hope and Noor-Hal to talk first impressions and the cozy overall vibe. Also, Candace relives a personal moment of childhood pain when she realized this was not the adventure story she expected. Check out our episode diving into The Story of the Faithful Wookiee...

What makes a good Master/Padawan relationship? Who does things the typical way and who is a little offbeat? The High Republic is a golden age for Jedi and the perfect lens through which we can examine this question. This week, Arezou and Candace examine Vernestra Rows, both as a master and as a padawan. Is our girl headed for some kind of breakdown? They also wonder if Elzar Mann and his libido wi...

What makes a good Master/Padawan relationship? Who does things the typical way and who is a little offbeat? The High Republic is a golden age for Jedi and the perfect lens through which we can examine this question. This week, Arezou is joined by Waffle writer and Loden and Bell aficionado Hope to kick off this month's series examining most Masters and Padawans of the High Republic using Loden Gre...

News! News all around! In a special instalment of Space Waffles, Arezou and Candace geek out over the news that Skyguy himself, Anakin Skywalker is joining the cast of the Ahsoka series. They both also share some announcements for the show, including a change to Waffle livestreams, and their involvement in a super cool podcasting event. Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter....

What do you do when Galaxy's Edge and Hyperspace Mountain just aren't enough? Plot a bunch of new Star Wars ride overlays of course! Today, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend Alice to talk about their favourite past overlays, which ones they'd like to see in the future, and just generally share their favourite park memories because they're all missing Disney right now. Waffle Links: htt...

It's a special Space Waffles/Straight Out Of Home Video crossover! This week, Arezou, Candace, Bri and special guest Noor-Hal take a look at the newest holiday special featuring Star Wars Lego. Come for their favourite moments, stay for Ben Solo conspiracies, the best horror movie homages, and some (not so) surprising thoughts about Darth Maul Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://t...

Star Wars Visions is here, and the Waffles are pumped . This week Arezou and Candace are joined by fellow Waffle and resident anime fan Bri to dive into each episode of the new anime anthology series. Along the way, they make connections to their favourite Star Wars stories, share their hopes for the future of the show and debate the all important "is this canon" question. Interview with creators...

All hail Lourna Dee, the queen of the Nihil. This week Arezou and Maggie are taking a look at the first High Republic audio drama, Tempest Runner. They wax poetic about Lourna Dee, speculate on Marchion Ro's drama-filled origins, and take Charles Soule to task for making them cry as much as Cavan Scott does. Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAmin https://twitter.com/maggieofthetown http://th...

*Mild Spoilers* It's a Reylo invasion. In this special minisode, Arezou and Maggie offer their thoughts on Ali Hazelwood's debut novel "The Love Hypothesis", inspired by one of her Reylo fics. They also talk about fan fiction in general, and other works that draw from fic to give us what canon could not. Read Arezou's review of "The Love Hypothesis here . Waffle Links: https://twitter.com/ArezouAm...

At long last, The High Republic has come to Space Waffles. The week, Arezou and Candace are joined by their friend and Waffle Network host Maggie to talk their highlights of the High Republic's second wave of books. Their spoiler-filled discussion has angst, theories, and a lot of time spent discussing Elzar Mann's...hobbies. Follow our guest Maggie at: https://twitter.com/maggieofthetown Waffle L...

It's an endless galaxy of possibilities, and we've all got those moments that make us go "hmm...what if?" This week, Arezou and Candace break down their biggest "what if theories" for the PT, OT and ST era. Some are predictable (Ben Solo and Kanan Jarrus are just fine and still breathing), some might still happen (all aboard the Good Ship Bonnec), but in classic Waffle fashion, every option leads...