Star Wars Generations Podcast • Beyond the Screen

Episode 3 in our watch of the Clone Wars new/last season! Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to this episode, so do not listen if you aren't fully caught up. We will continue releasing regular episodes on Clone Wars and Mandalorian in order on Tuesdays. Consider this a special bonus of the new season. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with wha...

Episode 3 in our watch of the Clone Wars new/last season! Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to this episode, so do not listen if you aren't fully caught up. We will continue releasing regular episodes on Clone Wars and Mandalorian in order on Tuesdays. Consider this a special bonus of the new season. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with wha...

Episode 2 in our watch of the Clone Wars new/last season! In this episode we mention Jeff Randle's new podcast about re-writing movies/tv shows. It has actually not come out yet, and will likely be coming out under a slightly different name then what was mentioned on the episode today. Stay tuned for more news. Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to this episode, so do...

We’re coming to the end of the season, and the Mandolorian is getting the band back together! We talk about scary mynocks and Kuill’s last ride. We talk about The Client and the new Moff. ANd we talk about how FREAKING excited we are to watch the last episode and talk about it! You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Unive...

The new/last season of The Clone Wars is out, and we're doing a daily episode review! Paul Hoppe joins me to talk about episode 1 of the new season, and we'll be dropping an episode every week day till we get to the end. Note- this contains spoilers for the entire run of Clone Wars up to this episode, so do not listen if you aren't fully caught up. We will continue releasing regular episodes on Cl...

Cad Bane is back! We’re kicking off season 2 with a 3 part holocron heist, followed by a visit to the techno guild. Does war now have real consequences? Have the droids become a little menacing? And how do we feel about Sen. Clovis getting left behind? Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or want to add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!...

Mando S1 Ep6 We’ve got a heist episode! This week we talk about Mandalorian, Season 1, Episode 6- The Prisoner. We talk about the Mando’s past, we talk about X-wings to the rescue, and we ask- does no one in Star Wars care about door safety? You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on Itunes, Spreaker, or w...

Season 1 comes to a close with our favorite story arc to date, along with a zany one off. What are the dehumanizing effects of war, is it helpful or hurtful to show characters being racist as part of a story about why racism is wrong, and do the Hutts belong down on the Bayou? We dive into these questions and more. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked abou...

Matthew is moving, so no new episode this week, but enjoy this Superhero Ethics episode about the Jedi and the Sith Are the Sith the mustache twirling villains the initially appear to be, or is there a method to their madness? Where did the Jedi go wrong? Are emotions something to be held back, or fully embraced in a space wizard, and how did the Jedi and Sith codes inform each other? Jacob and Ma...

We’re going back to Tatooine! This week, we’re talking Mandalorian Season 1 Episode 5: The Gunslinger! If that title sounds like a western cliche, the episode will not disappoint. We get a classic story of the naive young bounty hunter who needs the help of a grizzled veteran to bring in a dangerous mark. And we get to find out what the sand people have been up to after the war! Want to continue t...

Clone War, S1, EP 15-18 What happens when a clone decides they don’t want to fight any more? What do colonialism and imperialism look like in the Star Wars world? And why do mad scientists have to have bad German accents? We talk all this and more as we dive into The Clone Wars, Season 1, Episodes 15-18. You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by se...

Mando S1 E4 - Cara Dune & the ATST We’re back to the Mandalorian, and this time we’re talking about Episode 4: Sanctuary. We meet Cara Dune, we learn more about Mandalorian culture, we see Imperial Tech once again defeated my nature-- but we still don’t see what his face looks like! You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars...

Clone Wars, S1 EP 11-14 We are back, and so are those fun loving clones! This week, we follow their adventures as they free themselves from pirates, learn the dangers of attachment, and ask for help from a pacifist community that wants no part in their war. In particular, we focus on the pacifist lurmen and the way they challenge the Jedi, and our, understanding of the war. Do we side with the Lur...

Mando S1E3 - The Mando Josie Wales Mando is back to the main quest line, so it’s time to go back to the quest giver, pick up his reward, buy some new gear, and level up! What makes him go back? What do we learn about the Mandalorian Culture, and our protagonist himself? Also- we’ve had some trouble finding time to record this week, so our next episode may be delayed, but, have no fear, we’ve got m...

Clone Wars S1 Ep 6-10 In search of R2. It's Clone Wars week, and Riki and Sarah are back to talk about Season 1, episodes 6-10. What does Anakin’s search for his missing droid tell us about him? Why are Jar-Jar and the Trade Federation so racist? And can YOU, the listener, tell the difference between the Clone Wars episode intro text, and a fortune cookie message? Post your guesses on our facebook...

This week Jeff is back to talk Mando, season 1, episode 2! What are we learning about our protagonist? Will we learn the origins of the child, and do we want to? And is this show an RPG video game, and is this episode a side quest, a spur, or a main quest filler? You can download the episode with a right click and clicking “save link as” or subscribe by searching for Star Wars Universe Podcast on...

This week we kick off our Clone Wars series, where each episode I will be joined by my co-hosts Riki and Sarah Hayashi as we go through the whole show, with each episode covering 3-5 episodes of the show, based around plot arcs. Here we cover season 1, episodes 1-5, as well as intro the show itself. What makes this, ostensibly, kids show, so good? What do these first episodes teach us about the wa...

Return of the Podcast! We’re back from hiatus with new co-host Jeff Randle, to kick off a series on The Mandalorian! This time we talk about episode 1- the world building, the characters we meet, and, in a spoiler section later in the episode, putting this episode into the context of the larger story the series tells. In the weeks and months to come we’ll record on every episode of the Mandaloian,...

Good news! We've found a regular co-host, and this podcast will kick off regular episodes by the end of January. For now, enjoy this episode of the Superhero Ethics podcast, where we explore theories, hopes, and concerns about Rise of Skywalker, recorded before we had seen it. Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got...

Every episode of The Clone Wars TV show is available on Disney+ and we're talking about what makes it such a good show, and why it is such an important part of the canon. Whether you loved the show and are excited for the chance to see it, or are thinking about checking it out for the first time, this episode is for you! We've started the conversation, but now we want to hear from you! Want to con...

To kick things off, our first full episode involves myself and guest Paul Hoppe, looking back at all of the Star Wars movies and TV shows to date, ranking them and talking about what we loved or didn't love. Its a great way to get an overview of all that has come up till now, as well as get into some good debates over them! Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we ta...