Star Wars Generations Podcast • Beyond the Screen

We had a BIG reveal on this episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3 Episode 9, and Alex and Matthew are here to talk about it. The reveal was teased in the trailer, and we recorded a bonus member episode on the Star Wars book that is deeply relevant to this part of the story.  This week, our bonus content – available to everyone – is an excerpt from that episode. We’ve started the conversati...

Sometimes Matthew runs a tight ship, keeping the discussion moving along with the occasional tangent for education, edification, or entertainment thrown in. Today was not that day. With Matthew's video not working, and thus being unable to give his two co-hosts the "don't make me turn this podcast around" face, things went a bit off the rails. Erin showcases her Mystique cosplay, Matthew sings, Al...

Regular guest and clone expert Danielle, aka "Written in the Star Wars," joins me to discuss the first seven episodes of Season 3 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, with a particular focus on the return of Rex and Wolfe. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you! Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got o...

Erin, Alex, and Matthew dive into Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episodes 6-7.Bonus Content: Discussion of "Not for Nothing," by Mur Lafferty, the next story in Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View: A New Hope. Bonus Content: Matthew's internet died, leaving Erin and Alex talking into hot mics for 10 minutes. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you! Want to continue th...

Matthew is out this week, but Erin and Alex have all the hot takes on Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 5, titled "The Return."The duo delves into the dynamics between Hunter and Crosshair — exploring the complexities of their brotherhood — and discusses Wrecker's unique knack for uniting the team. They also ponder over why the Bad Batch could really use a pet. Members: don't miss our bo...

Can Omega and Crosshair find a way to work together? What has Alex so excited about Project Necromancer? Can our hosts stick to this episode without diving into a discussion of Saw Gerrera, Andor, the ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to fight the empire, and events in our own world? (That one is clearly a "no.")We continue our journey along with Crosshair, Omega, Hunter, Wrecker, and the rest of our favorit...

Join hosts Matthew Fox and Erin McGowan as they dive deep into the first three episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, season three. They analyze key plot points, discuss character arcs and development, explore major themes, and speculate on what's to come in the rest of the season. Whether you're a diehard Star Wars fan or just enjoy compelling storytelling, this episode offers insight that will le...

It’s Erin’s world - we’re just living in it! With Matthew and Alex unavailable, Erin McGowan (Lady Tano Presents) goes over the key characters and plot points of Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 2 and all the reasons she's so excited for the upcoming season 3. Her mini episode leads into a rebroadcast of our The Bad Batch Season 2 Wrap Up episode we did after the last season finished. Whether you'r...

Could the Galactic Republic have just let the Separatists go? Is Padawan Anakin a romantic figure or a walking red flag? Does Jango Fett get a bad rap, and can we find things in this movie to love, and how freaking cool were seismic charges? Alex, Erin, & Matthew dive into Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. We explore the above questions and more, including:Was Count Dooku right in...

Join hosts Erin McGowan, Alex Kormann, and Matthew Fox as they discuss Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. What was our first viewing of the movie like? How have our feelings on it changed over the years? We discuss what we liked and what didn’t work for us, how the movie fit into the version of the past the Original Trilogy paints, and then dive into ethical questions such as the nature of...

Join host Matthew Fox and guests Riki Hayashi and Sarah Hayashi as we discuss the Star Wars Rebels series finale, "Family Reunion and Farewell." They explore the events of the last episode, analyze key character arcs, praise the show's found family theme, and share their thoughts on what makes it a satisfying conclusion. Overview of the finale's plot wrapping up the Lothal storyline and showing wh...

We wrap up our discussion of the Star Wars original trilogy—things we noticed, favorite characters and storylines, issues, and parts of which we want more. Key Discussion Points Our greater appreciation for the original trilogy and characters like Han, Luke, and Leia after analyzing them more closely as adults We examine issues around the "Slave Leia" outfit and the need for more diversity in the...

The first trailer for season three of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is live, and Alex Kormann joins me to talk about it! Stay tuned for episode coverage of Hunter, Wrecker, Echo, Crosshair, and Omega, starting in February. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you! Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve go...

With Matthew delayed by Midwest weather, Alex & Erin dive into some fan questions about Return of the Jedi, the debate over slave/Jabba's slayer Leia, and Alex's continued efforts to work Revenge of the Sith into every conversation possible! Bonus content for members, hear Erin gives her version of a Krayt Dragon roar, while they talk about "Rites," by John Jackson Miller, a short story in Fro...

This week Matthew and Riki discuss two pivotal episodes from season 4 of Star Wars Rebels. In episode 13, "A World Between Worlds," we're introduced to a mystical realm that connects all of time and space in the Star Wars universe. Ezra is able to pull Ahsoka from her fateful duel with Darth Vader in this mystical world between worlds. While captivating visually, Matthew and Riki have some concern...

Join hosts Matthew Fox and Erin McGowan, plus regular guest Danielle (Written in the Star Wars), as they recap an exciting year in the Star Wars galaxy! The trio of fans reflects on standout moments from new shows, books, comics and more in 2023.Disney+ series like Ahsoka and The Mandalorian deliver compelling new characters and long-awaited live action appearances. The subtle bonds between Ahsoka...

Ewoks, yay or nay? Yub Nub or Victory Celebration? Why does Luke defeat Vader, and how does this movie stand up 40 years later? These are just some of the questions we dive into as we talk about Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi! With bonus content about “The Red One”, by Rae Carson, the next chapter in Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View - The Empire Strikes Back. We’ve started the c...

We dive into one of the most beloved Star Wars movies—The Empire Strikes Back! Here is the article Matthew mentioned about changes to the scene between Vader and the Emperor from the original to the remastered version of the movie. Members get bonus content on the next story in From a Certain Point of View: A New Hope, “Reirin”, by Sabaa Tahir. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear f...

Erin and I finished our episode-by-episode coverage of Ahsoka as we discuss episode eight! We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you! Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the rest...

Alex, Erin, & Matthew discuss their rankings of all 11 of the live action Star Wars movies! We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you! Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the...

What is Thrawn's plan? How do we feel about live action Ezra, and just how hilariously lost will perennial co-hosts Erin & Alex get without founding host Matthew to guide the ship! All that and more on this discussion of Ahsoka, Season 1, Episode 7. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you! Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about...

With Matthew unavailable, Erin invites cosplayer and Star Wars fan extraordinaire Alex Kormann to co-host as they talk about Ahsoka, episode 6! We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you! Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, m...

We kick off our intergenerational discussion of the movies with the one that started it all - Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope! Bonus content: "Stories in the Sand," by Griffin McElroy (yes, THAT Griffin, of My Brother, My Brother, and Me and other McElroy fame). Note: We recorded an earlier episode on ranking the movies, which had some technical difficulties, but will be coming soon. It will incl...

The crew of the Ghost each deals with tragedy in their own way in Star Wars Rebels seasons 4 episodes 11 and 12, and Riki and I are here to talk about it. Note: This episode was recorded during the hiatus. We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you! Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options fo...

Erin and Alex Share Their Exciting Experiences Meeting Ahsoka Voice Actress Ashley EcksteinWith Matthew away, Erin and Alex reminisce about their wonderful experiences meeting voice actress Ashley Eckstein, who voices Ahsoka Tano in The Clone Wars and Rebels, at Twin Cities Comic Con. They discuss: Waiting in line for hours and their eager anticipation to meet her How thoughtful, warm-hearted and...