Star Wars Generations Podcast • Beyond the Screen!

Introducing Star Wars Generations - A New Voice for All Star Wars Fans In this first episode under a new name, hosts Matthew Fox, Erin McGowan, and Alex Kormann introduce themselves and the vision for their rebranded podcast - Star Wars Generations! They discuss: Their personal histories with Star Wars and the movies/shows that meant the most growing up How Star Wars appeals across generations, an...

A Deep Dive into Ahsoka Episode 5: Anakin's Return, Young Ahsoka, and Clones In this spoiler-filled discussion of Star Wars: Ahsoka episode 5, host Matthew Fox is joined by cosplayer Erin McGowan and photographer Alex Kormann to unpack everything that happened in this emotional installment. Topics covered include: Their reactions to seeing Hayden Christensen as Anakin again with Rosario Dawson's A...

This week on Star Wars Universe Podcast, hosts Matthew Fox and Erin McGowan are joined by professor Matthew Kapell to discuss the huge revelations in episode 4 of the new Disney+ series Ahsoka . In this mid-season episode, Ahsoka takes a shocking fall in her fight against the mysterious Balen, leading to an emotional reunion years in the making between Ahsoka and her former master, Anakin Skywalke...

Erin joins me to talk about episode 3 of the Ahsoka TV show. We recorded this shortly after the episode first came out, but held it back until now to respect the strikes by the SAG and WGA unions. Thank you to everyone who has been patient with us during the strikes. I'm thrilled to be uploading the content we recorded during the strike, as well as some new stuff coming soon, including exciting ne...

Riki and Matthew are back talking Star Wars: Rebels, Season 4, Episodes 9-10! Bonus member content about From a Certain Point of View! ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network . Check out our website to find out more about this...

Danielle and Erin join me to talk about episodes 1-2 of the Ahsoka TV show! Bonus content about characters from other Star Wars media we hope to see in Ahsoka . We recorded this shortly after the episode first came out, but held it back until now to respect the strike. Thank you to everyone who has been patient with us during the strikes. I'm thrilled to be uploading the content we recorded during...

Another blast from the past, as we prepare for the podcast relaunch with our new podcast hosts! Enjoy this great episode of Paul and I discussing our favorite moments from Star Wars Animation, and stay tuned for our new episodes on Dec 7th! Matthew wrote down his favorite moments. Paul was too lazy (lol).  Matthew's Favorite Moments from Star Wars Animation Ahsoka and Vader duel, Rebels Season 2 E...

Update on when we'll be returning with new episodes, followed by an old favorite - our episode on Darth Plagueis. Who was Palpatine, and what led him to the Sith? What led Count Dooku to turn his back on the Jedi and the Republic? Who was Darth Plagueis and what role did he play in the Star Wars saga? Brian V. Klein, Paul Hoppe and Matthew Fox explore these questions and more as they dive into the...

Before she got her own TV show, even before her defining experiences in Clone Wars Season 7, Ahsoka Tano got her own book—the first of the new Disney canon. Author E.K. Johnston tells the story of Ahsoka's first years after Order 66, and Erin McGowan joins me to dive into the book and what it means for Ahsoka and the wider Star Wars world. Erin grew up on the prequels and Clone Wars and has a lot...

Is Thrawn committing treason against the Galactic Empire, or against the Chiss Ascendancy? Is an Imperial Governor's theft of the Galactic Empire's resources a form of treason, or is it treason even for a high ranking Imperial officer? Is Eli Vanto a traitor to the Empire? Is anyone in Timothy Zahn's Thrawn: Treason not committing some kind of treason against someone?!? Thrawn: Treason is full of...

So, Darth Vader and Admiral Thrawn walk into a bar. No wait, Thrawn and Anakin Skywalker walk into a bar. Those aren’t the starts of jokes - they both literally happen in Thrawn: Alliances , book two of the Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn kicked off by Thrawn , and Danielle is back to talk about it with me. Danielle is a PhD researcher who spends too much time thinking about Star Wars an...

Who is Admiral Thrawn? Why did he join the Imperial Navy, how did he rise to the position of Grand Admiral, and what does his background tell us about him and the Empire itself? Danielle (Written in the SW) joins me to discuss Thrawn , book one of the Star Wars: Thrawn Trilogy written by Timothy Zahn in the Disney canon. Danielle is a PhD researcher who spends too much time thinking about Star War...

Riki Hayashi joins me to discuss " Master & Apprentice ," the Claudia Gray novel that explores the relationship between Qui-Gon and a young Obi-Wan, alongside flashbacks to Qui-Gon's own upbringing under Dooku. ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM E...

What leads a Jedi to the dark side, and who bears responsibility? How did the Clone Wars hinder the Jedi in aiding struggling padawans, and how did Palpatine exploit this? Matthew and guest Danielle discuss these questions surrounding Delilah S. Dawson's "Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade." Purchase this book to support the Star Wars Universe Podcast. Danielle is a PhD researcher who immerses them...

Erin McGowan joins me to talk about Cosplay. We talk about the community, how to become a part of it, and some of the questions it raises about fandom and how we interact with the stories we love and each other.  Erin McGowan grew up on the prequels and Clone Wars and has a LOT to say about all things Star Wars-related! She also cosplays as her all-time favorite character – Ahsoka. Learning to bui...

Star Wars fans love their Glup Shittos. But what does that term mean? Riki and Sarah join me to talk about Glup Shittos, why they are such a great part of fandom, and some of our listener’s favorites! As a lifelong Star Wars fan — no, really, his parents took him to a Star Wars film as a 2-year-old — Riki loves the technical side of things. He’s spent more time looking at starship specs than he wo...

Star Wars has inspired an incredible range of creative minds, who make everything from art, to cosplay, to original music, to lightsabers! Friendly Neighbor Master Alan of Level Up Sabers joins me to talk about lightsabers and how decades as a martial arts instructor has shaped his view of the stories we love. Alan has been kind enough to offer a discount code for lightsabers! Listen to find out m...

What does romance look like in the Star Wars setting? What happens when two childhood friends grow up believing in the peace and stability the empire will bring, only to witness the destruction of Alderaan? Claudia Gray explores these questions in her great novel Star Wars: Lost Stars, and Riki joins me to talk about it! ************************************************************************** Th...

What is The Hidden Fortress, and how did it influence George Lucas as he came up with Star Wars? Paul Hoppe joins me to talk about this Kurosawa classic about peasants and samurai in feudal Japan. Paul Christopher Hoppe, AKA ZenMadman, is a writer, teacher, and student of poker, chess, language, and life. Find out more here: ZenMadman.com ZenMadman on Patreon ZenMadman on Twitch. TV ZenMadman on X...

Resistance Reborn: Star Wars Book Club How did the Resistance rebuild after The Last Jedi? How did Leia and Rey support each other after Luke’s passing, and how did Poe come to terms with his mutiny and its tragic results. Star Wars: Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhouse addresses these questions and Riki joins me to discuss them and more! Riki’s Pokemon Go Twitch Stream can be found here: twitch...

Riki and I talk about the writers and actors strikes, what it means for us as podcasters, and some non struck media we're excited to cover while the strike continues. During the strike, I will be donating 25% of all member contributions to the strike funds. Riki’s Pokemon Go Twitch Stream can be found here- twitch.tv/rikipediago *********************************************************************...

Riki and Sarah Hayashi join me to talk Star Wars Rebels S4 E7-8 Riki’s Pokemon Go Twitch Stream can be found here- twitch.tv/rikipediago ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network . Check out our website to find out more about th...

Riki and Sarah Hayashi join me to talk Star Wars Rebels S4 E5-6 ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network . Check out our website to find out more about this show and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics . We want to hear from yo...

The wait is over- we're talking about the last four episodes of Season 7 of The Clone Wars. We talk about a wide range of characters, but Ahsoka is a fundamental part of the story and so this is the first in our series of Ahsoka primer episodes to get ready for her show in August! Whether you're a die hard Clone Wars fans, or have never seen the show, this is for you.  Years ago, Paul and Matthew...

Riki Hayashi and I talk about Saw Gerrera, Mon Mothma, the ethics of rebellion, and Star Wars Rebels, Season 4, Episode 3-4! ************************************************************************** This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations , an Ethical Panda podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network . Check out our website to find out more about this show and...