Star Wars Loose Canon

The Knights of the Old Republic's characters are what make it the strongest Star Wars video game series of all time. Even though the combat model, graphics, and RPG elements are somewhat archaic, the characters, including the villains, stands the test of time. In fact, I challenge anyone in the comments to mention a better cast of characters or stronger dialogue in the genre today. When I played K...

The Exile might be the most charismatic Jedi the galaxy has ever known, effortlessly drawing many followers. While this was useful in attracting the devotion of his allies, it also brought in opportunities for romance.  The Brothers Krynn and Loose Canon decide on which characters are most compatible with our protagonist from Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords.

The Brothers Krynn, along with Chris, discuss the romance options in Knights of the Old Republic. Do Revan and Bastila belong together, or is their relationship born purely of circumstance?

The Skywalker Lightsaber is not exactly Excalibur or the Ring of Power, offering enhanced abilities to its wielder. It is an important item in the Star Wars universe, but it's not clear exactly how.  Nick and Chris discuss how significant Anakin's lightsaber is to the Star Wars universe. They also follow the chains of custody of the Millennium Falcon and the Darksaber, both passing between more ow...

The Brothers Krynn return to share their fan fiction, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi , the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan who are the focus of the narrative. Each of these characters has a ful...

Nick, Chris, and long-time guest Zack Wildman review season 2 of Andor! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit  https://www.magicmind.com/swlc now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase with code SWLC20 at checkout.

Chris and Joe from The Brothers Krynn discuss season 2 of Andor and what we did and didn't like about it. They also dive into: Season 2's controversial scene Problems with the Extended Universe The baffling mishandling of Luke post- OT Why Han and Leia are the best Sci-Fi couple Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit  https://www.magicmin...

The Brothers Krynn  return to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi , the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan who are the focus of the narrative. Each of these characters has...

Some will ignite the flames of rebellion, others will hold a blaster to your back when you least suspect. Whether they are leading the charge of battle or playing the puppetmaster, these characters are the most dangerous in the galaxy. Our hosts rank the most dangerous characters in Star Wars from a very contrasting angle! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your...

The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel,  Secrets of the Jedi , the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan who are the focus of the narrative. Each of these...

Was Rogue One a Star Wars hit? Or was it Just better than all the other bantha poodoo? Andor season 2 is coming up soon, so Nick and Chris revisit Rogue One and discuss how we feel about it after all these years. They also react to the new Andor S2 trailer! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit  https://www.magicmind.com/swlc now to get...

The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel,  Secrets of the Jedi , the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan who are the focus of the narrative. Each of these...

If everyone just listened to Loose Canon the world would be a better place! During this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the weird phenomenon of people insisting on "normalizing" everyday things people do that are mildly outside of the norm. In the back half of the episode, our hosts share their thoughts on Heir to the Empire  Timothy Zahn. They often remark on which ideas did or didn't make it int...

In this arc, we are introduced to an important family in Star Wars and see how Ryloth fits into the bigger picture. Ryloth is one of the more hotly contested planets in the galaxy consisting of political intrigue, heroism, and explosive battles. The Ryloth arc occurs in season 1 episodes 19-21. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-b...

The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel,  Secrets of the Jedi , the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan who are the focus of the narrative. Each of these...

The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel,  Secrets of the Jedi , the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan who are the focus of the narrative. Each of these...

Skeleton Crew is red dye-free, making it safe for consumption for US citizens, including RFK Jr who once wrestled a grizzly bear with one hand tied behind his back. That's right, the SWLC has declared Skeleton Crew to be 100% non-GMO, seed oil, and DEI-free. Jacked, tan, freedom-loving, Zyn-enjoying listeners should tune in to this episode now! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day...

On today's episode, Chris shares his thoughts on an early interaction between Grand Admiral Thrawn and Joruus C'baoth in Heir to the Empire  a novel by Timothy Zahn. Their conversation reveals much about their personalities, how they view power, and what it means to be sovereign.  Chris also dives into the reality of hybrid work and how it relates to Joruus C'baoth!   Want more energy and essentia...

The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share part 3 of their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi , the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan who are the focus of the narrative. Each...

Our hosts are assembling a crew! With a budget of $15, they must choose from a list of pilots,  gunners, wise persons, annoying kids, droids, and wild cards to complete their crew. This task is fraught with conundrums - will they spend up for OT Obi-Wan or settle with ST Old Luke for a mere $1? How will the crewmates mesh? Will Cancelled Gina Carano and Rey be able to coexist? Or will Gina's offen...

After leaving the Empire, Nick tries to persuade Chris to join the rebellion by demonstrating all of its amazing perks such as being very "lived-in," getting to commit acts of terrorism, and open floor plans! Does his appeal get Chris to switch sides? Find out! Get Magic Mind at 50% off with the Black Friday offer, available only through our link until December 6th: https://magicmind.com/ starwars...

The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share part 2 of their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi , the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan who are the focus of the narrative. Each...

Your planet has just been invaded ahem  liberated by the Empire and you now have the option to join their army or face the consequences. What will you do? The answer is simple. You will join the Empire to bring peace, order, and justice to the galaxy! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit  https://magicmind.com/starwars now to get up to...

Christopher Nolan and Batman fans, this episode is for you - we rank the Dark Knight trilogy movies! Our hosts Chris and Nick differ widely in their takes. Plus, learn what the heroes and villains have in common in this deep analytical dive into The Dark Knight Rises and The Empire Strikes Back! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit  htt...

Ranking the top things that go VROOM in the Star Wars universe. Nick and Chris thought they had an easy topic on their hands but put a surprising amount of thought into each of their personal top 5 choices.  Our hosts chose slightly different criteria for their lists: 10 seconds or less Nothing too obvious (like the Tie Fighter sound) Can't come from a humanoid (more or less) Can you predict some...