Star Bros

In our inaugural special episode, the Star Bros welcome Kerwin and Keith Yarde, fellow Philadelphians and hosts of the Father and Son: A Star Wars Podcast . Join us as we interview this unique duo that represent the bond that Star Wars can create between man and boy. We discuss their podcast, their fandom, and Visions through their eyes (pun always intended). Be sure to listen and to check them ou...

For all the Vader’s, Palpatine’s, and Triple Zero’s threatening the galaxy, there’s just as many Luke’s, Leia’s, and Rey’s that are willing to save the day. Stories of heroes has been ubiquitous with cinema well before the age of superhero movies, and Star Wars gives us the prime example. We cover all the examples of heroism in Star Wars, the influence of the monomyth in George Lucas’ story-tellin...

The weather was pretty wacky this week with Hurricane Ida, which is fitting since we get a bit wacky on this episode. We cover a lot of the craziest facts about Star Wars, from George Lucas taking on the director's guild to the appearance (and subsequent cutting) of NSYNC in Attack of the Clones. Tune in to hear them all and to hear who ultimately brings the most interesting facts. Engage with us...

Season one of the animated series, The Bad Batch, has ended. We have finally seen the group address the rift that divided them at the beginning of the season, learned a few more secrets about their creation, and witnessed the extent that the Empire was willing to go to establish themselves as a threat in the galaxy in this post-Republic era. We break down this first season and cover our favorite m...

We are living in the golden age of Star Wars, and while the big screen got its turn for the first few years of this period, it’s the home screen lining up the hits now. The Mandalorian has been a success with many fans and the Bad Batch continues to show the prowess of Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm Animation, but some of the best are yet to come. After trying to find ways to save $15,000 for a vacatio...

We're back to discuss one of everyone's all-time favorite characters who's name is as iconic as the character himself: Obi-Wan Kenobi. We discuss everything from his time as a padawan and his relationship with Satine to his connection to the Skywalker's and the prophecy of the Chosen One. Having appeared in so much of Star Wars content and the upcoming Disney+ series, he truly is the gift that kee...

Have you ever stopped to wonder what it takes to become a Jedi? If only there was a manual that would provide initiates such as ourselves a view down the path towards knighthood. Well, luckily, some great minds at Lucasfilm created just the manual that was passed down from Yoda through to Anakin, then Sidious, then Luke Skywalker himself. We dive into the book and enjoy the notes of the Jedi that...

Well fans, we've reached the end of year one of the Star Bros Podcast, and what a year it's been. As we turn and reflect on our memories over the past year, we also turn our attention to where it all began...no, not that far back, just to 1977 when we received A New Hope. Tune in and learn a little more about how the first installment in the Star Wars saga came to be, the next round of Bad Batch e...

What’s the only thing that’s more iconic and epic than a lightsaber? Two lightsabers! This week, the topic is lightsaber duels, their importance in the development of characters and progressing the plot forward, and to top it all off, we rank our top five lightsaber duels in the movies (sorry animated ones, we’ll get you next time). Which lightsaber duel would you rank number one? Engage with us o...

Summer is slowly approaching and things seem to be heating up, and not just the weather. So much is happening in the world of Star Wars lately, including the Bad Batch, Filoni getting a promotion, Rangers of the New Republic leaving production, and new Mandalorian Funko Pops from season two. On that note, this seems like a good time to wrap up our re-watch of season two of The Mandalorian. The Bro...

The Bad Batch has arrived! It's what everyone is talking about, but they aren't the only bunch of baddies in town. In fact, they're not baddies at all, so let's talk about some real bad guys in Star Wars. The Bros talk about some of their favorite villains in the galaxy from Moff to Maul, and of course, the best moments from episodes 1 and 2 of The Bad Batch. Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook...

"Do...or do not. There is no try." For a film franchise well known for its lightsaber battles and many wars, it also packs in a lot of wisdom, most of which comes from our favorite little green friend. In this episode, Ben and Jan explore some of the lessons that have inspired us throughout our lives and discuss what we can look forward to with Star Wars day around the corner. Engage with us on Tw...

Has COVID got you feeling trapped? I know we sure do! Would you like to escape to a far-off world and enjoy some repose from the cares of this world? Join us as we travel across the galaxy and visit some of our favorite vacation spots. We’ll visit some great places like Kashyyyk and Naboo while also pointing out a few places you may want to keep off your itinerary. Engage with us on Twitter and Fa...

We continue our in-depth look into Season 2 of The Mandalorian as we review chapters 12-14 of this magnificent series. These episodes are a gift to the fans, bringing us the return of Greef Karga and Cara Dune, the introduction of Ahsoka Tano in live action, and the resurrection of both Boba Fett and Fennec Shand. You're going to love revisiting these episodes with us! Engage with us on Twitter an...

It's Women's History Month, and the best way we know how to recognize the contribution of women is through a discussion dedicated to one of Star Wars' most powerful women, Rey. Kick back and reflect with us on this character's greatest moments, her defining characteristics, and the contributions of Daisy Ridley to bring this character to life. Engage with us on Twitter , Facebook , or by e-mail wi...

Those last words of Padme in Revenge of the Sith is the summary of one of Star Wars main storylines. Redemption is one of people’s favorite part about Star Wars, the fact that no matter how far someone can turn from the light side, there’s always a path back. We close the loop on our “Join The Dark Side (We Have Cookies)” episode by discussing the path back to the light, other times this arc is se...

It only took him two months, but Jan finally sits down to read The Star Wars Book that Ben got him for Christmas. Neither of us were disappointed. We provide our review of this DK book written by Pablo Hidalgo, Cole Horton, and Dan Zehr and go through some of the great insights we gained from our reading, including some favorite passages on clone troopers, war profiteering, the Force, and much mor...

It's only been a little more than a month since The Mandalorian Season 2 ended and we are already experiencing withdrawals. We go deeper into the story of Chapters 9-11 with a major focus on Cobb Vanth, monsters, humor, Bo Katan, and chiasms. Tune in to relive the highs of this series! Engage with us and reach out on Twitter , Facebook , or by e-mail with your perspective, questions, and feedback....

The Prequels are back! As if a pandemic wasn't surprising enough, 2020 also saw a resurgence of the prequel trilogy. Are the prequels finally getting the respect they deserve? What is it that makes them some of the most underrated, under-appreciated films in history? We consider all these questions and more on an episode dedicated to showing respect for George Lucas' first three installments in th...

Have you ever stopped to wonder...can we travel at light speed? Could someone be turned into Darth Vader? When will I have my own lightsaber? Star Wars may be science fiction, but it certainly has inspired scientists all over the world and we've only come closer to their technology in our galaxy. Listen to the bros discuss their favorite "science" in Star Wars and today's scientific breakthroughs,...

The holidays are upon us, and Star Wars has gotten us accustomed to a new movie to ring them in. I mean, we’ll take some of the best that The Mandalorian has to offer instead of a new movie and a slate of new shows, but we’ll also reminisce about The Force Awakens now that it’s been 5 years since its release. The holiday cheer is strong with this episode as much as the force is strong with Rey, so...

Some people like the force the way they like their toast…slightly light or dark. The path to the dark side of the force is one of the most intriguing concepts of Star Wars that they literally created a whole trilogy to show you what it looks like. After reeling from some amazing and difficult episodes of The Mandalorian over the last week, the bros dig deeper into what this path to the dark side l...

Life Day has come and gone, and with it, the first holiday special in 42 years. It's only fitting that we explore both in an effort to embrace this all-important time of year for Wookies and Bros alike. Tune in to hear Jan and Ben react to both specials, relive the latest Mandalorian episodes, and have a good laugh (or twenty).

While the rest of the world debates proper etiquette for eating eggs, the Star Bros are thinking about other things: what would a Star Wars zoo look like? Porgs everywhere, Banthas huddled together, Reeks bathing in the sun, and Kowakian Monkey Lizards swinging from trees. We explore just a few of our favorite non-sentient beings, who are just as critical to the galaxy as the humanoids. 

What do you get when you cross a frog with a spider? The makings of another great episode of The Mandalorian. Tune in to hear your bro-hosts Ben and Jan react to the latest episode. For more episodes of the First Watch, be sure to tune in to The Broaxium channel on YouTube as each episode is released.