Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy

We know clone troopers are phased out and replaced by stormtroopers in the Empire. But why? #TheBadBatch gave us some reasons in season 1, and "The Solitary Clone" very strongly suggests a couple more causes. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too. :-) L...

The former member of #TheBadBatch takes center stage in "The Solitary Clone," which reveals a bit of how Crosshair got off Kamino after the end of season 1, and also opens up some every interesting narrative paths. Our breakdown today... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would...

Our final 2023 preview! Yes, Diego Luna lost to Kevin Costner at the Golden Globes last night. But even so, 2023 stands to be a year in which Star Wars storytelling garners more major award nominations (and wins!) than ever before. Today, the possibilities... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on...

We're circling back to finish up our 2023 Star Wars storytelling previews! Today, we're looking at print materials: novels, reference books, and short stories, and a brief peek at audiobooks, too. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too. :-) Like YouTube?...

In "Ruins of War" (#TheBadBatch S2 E2), Rampart kills Captain Wilco to keep it a secret that the Batch survived the Tipoca City bombardment. Why does this mean for Rampart's actions this season? And the Batch? And Crosshair? Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super hel...

"Ruins of War" is the second episode of season 2 of #TheBadBatch, and wraps up the action started in "Spoils of War." Today, we've got our 7-takeaway episode for this thrilling conclusion, which includes conversations about failure and divorce. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotif...

We're getting an idea of what the Empire's up to at this moment in the galaxy's timeline in season 2 of #TheBadBatch. Let's look at what we know about the Empire's activities from other storytelling that may affect season 2... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super h...

"Spoils of War" kicks off season 2 of #thebadbatch with a unique twist on a Star Wars trope, sets the stakes for the season, and a whole lot more. Our 7-takeaway briefing is on the docket for today... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too. :-) Like YouT...

They're back! #TheBadBatch had its two-episode premiere yesterday, and it points the way to a season with even bigger ambitions than the first. We'll discuss five overall takeaways from this season 2 launch before we start diving into the episodes themselves. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on...

In a deeper-dive episode related to the release of "The Battle of Jedha," we're going to take a closer look at the Jedi's reputation on Jedha; the Jedi's own concern about their appearances; and where this story may be leading us. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be sup...

"The Battle of Jedha" marks the midway point between Wave 1 and Wave 2 of Phase 2 of #TheHighRepublic mega-ginormous storytelling initiative. It's an action-packed audio drama original, which also weaves a complex tale of betrayal, companionship, and even a little heartbreak. Our non-spoiler review is here... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app!...

We've got just a couple more episodes in our 2023 preview series! Today, we're covering three more categories where Star Wars storytelling happens or gets revealed: live events, streaming on Disney+, and merchandise. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, to...

Happy New Year! It's the first of the month, which (usually) means we've got a preview for you of what's to come in the world of Star Wars storytelling this month. Let's see what January 2023 has in store for us... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too....

For today's installment of our 2023 preview series, we're going to bundle up a couple of types of Star Wars storytelling. Get ready for a look ahead at comics, video games, and virtual reality... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too. :-) Like YouTube?...

Our 2023 preview series continues! This time, we're going multimedia to dig into everyone's favorite mega-ginormous cross-platform initiative, The High Republic. We'll talk abut the start AND end of Phase 2, and what's hinting at Phase 3. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify woul...

It's our third in an ongoing series previewing 2023 in Star Wars storytelling and looking back at 2022! Today, we're looking at animation, and 2023 is looking very much like 2021. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too. :-) Like YouTube? Subscribe here:...

It is mind-blowing how much Star Wars live action series content we got in 2022! We'll recap that, and look ahead at what we're getting in 2023, as well as what will be in production during 2023 for future releases. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too...

What a wild ride 2022 has been in the world of Star Wars storytelling! This week, we're going to preview 2023 and review 2022 across all the categories we cover in our monthly episodes. Today, we'll talk about all the Star Wars movies (that we know about). Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on App...

One last episode without the benefit of power in the studio - should be back online tomorrow! We're talking more about "Christmas in the Stars" today, and referencing all the fun retrospective content that's been developed around it. Here's the list of links we promised: 2011 https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackomalleygreenburg/2011/05/24/jon-bon-jovi-star-wars-secret/?sh=ecbf15437702 2014 https://ww...

Still without power or running water, but still grateful for being together, for all the amazing Star Wars storytelling we've gotten to experience this year, and that we've gotten to talk about together! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too. :-) Like YouTube? Su...

We've got abbreviated show notes for the time being because we're getting this out to you in the midst of a winter storm and power outage here in central New Hampshire. But as promised on the episode, here's a link to where you can listen to the full "Christmas in the Stars" album on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uu8Y1J7li5o

Our final debriefing on season 1 of #Andor! Today, we'll talk briefly about episode 7, more about episodes 11 and 12, and also a final "Scoundrel Business" bit, since the streaming ratings for the finale have been released. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super help...

In our penultimate episode of final #Andor season 1 debriefings, we'll reevaluate our assessment of the Aldhani arc, which is not as self-contained as it seems upon first blush. Plus, a little bit of scoundrel business, too. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super hel...

In our final debriefing episodes on season one of #Andor, we're taking a last look at the story arcs. Yesterday we covered the Narkina arc, and today we're covering the Ferrix arc - a remarkably self-contained story in and of itself. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be...

In the final episodes of our final debriefings, we'll re-consider the episode arcs of season 1, now that we have the whole picture. Today, the Narkina arc - and including a brief bit of related "Scoundrel Business," since the full streaming numbers for the arc have been released - sort of. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra...