Star Wars: Mark of Balance

I have finally done it. I have rewatched Solo for the first time since seeing it in theaters in 2018 and I have come to one concusion, it is coleslaw... Hear my in-depth comparison of this popular side and the spin-off origin story film about Han Solo. (I did enjoy it more this time around but play along) Enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalanceI

The final trailer for the Ahsoka series (aka Rebels Season 5) has dropped and there is a lot to chew on. Hear my thoughts on this surprising Master and Apprentice relationship between Ahsoka and Sabine, Baylon's backstory and how Shin comes into play, Thrawns first appearence, and Hera's possible arc for the show. Hope you enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_wars_markofbalance

We went from knowing nothing about Ubisoft's open-world Star Wars game to getting a story and gameplay reveal trailer in 2 days, take notes Eclipse and KOTOR Remake. The story offers an exciting and unique premise, following Kay Vess as she tries to make her way in the galaxy through the criminal underworld during the Galactic Civil War. The gameplay side promises a lot, seamless travel from speed...

Consistency is not something Disney has acheived with Star Wars. For every great show or movie, we get a mediocre one. Surprisingly though, Disney has shined in delivering quality Star Wars that regularly enhances the galaxy far far away with the new canon books. While of course there are some exceptions, these books are not only easily identifiable and avoidable, but also a very small minority of...

Spoilers Ahead Its been over a month since the release of Jedi Survivor and I think its time I give you my full thoughts on the great, but flawed story. As I mentioned in my spoiler-free review, I think the villains are the weakest part of the story and they don't reach their full potential. I dive into Dagen Gara's shallow motivations and how I would fix them, Rayvis' underwelming boss battle, an...

This week, I brought on my new friend Darian to discuss his unique relationship with Star Wars over the years and how it has evolved into what it is today. We discussed his introduction to Star Wars, his hiatus, and then his rediscovery with The Force Awakens and The Mandalorian. Darian comes from a TV/Film background and currently runs an entertainment site, Cinema Wave Media (go follow on Instag...

The sequel to one of the best Star Wars games of all time, Jedi Fallen Order, has arrived and accomplished exactly what a sequel needs to do. Jedi Survivor improves upon the already great foundation of Fallen Order in almost every way. I wanted more saber stances? We get 5. I wanted better customization? We get an overhauled system. I wanted more rewarding exploration and puzzles? We get backtrack...

Visions Volume 2 widens the international scope of short films this time around by featuring studios from Chile, Spain, India, and so many more. Visions Volume 2 not only captures the unique perspective of each of these cultures but also highlights the core themes that connect all of us to this galaxy far far away. Family, Hope, and Finding Yourself. Volume 2 consistently delivers heart felt and b...

Happy May The 4th! Trying a new format for this special occasion where I will be discussing 3 mini-topics that wouldnt constitute a dedicated episode but these are topics I feel strongly about. I talk about my Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary movie going experience and how it changed certain aspects of the film for me. As the title suggests, I discuss my strong opposition to the recasting of le...

Hear my thoughts on the underwelming Season 3 finale of the Mandalorian which felt rushed from the very start. The uncreative and lazy writing choices that have been present throughout this season are on full display in this episode. While there are some good moments and the end resolution is promising, the finale lacked the emotional payoff to years of storytelling built up for Mandalore. Giancar...

The penultimate episode to Season 3 gets the show back on track and finally brings Moff Gideon back into the fold. We get our first formal look at the Imperial Shadow Council and how Thrawn fits into the grand plan. I discuss a lot of Thrawn's canon history within the Empire and why I am excited to see how they connect the dots between the books and the shows. We also see the Mandalorian clans com...

Star Wars Celebration 2023 is in full swing and weve already got so much new info and looks at the next wave of Star Wars TV and Movies. This is the first time I am missing Celebration since 2017 but even still, the pure energy, love, and appreication for Star Wars is palpable and I think it is a great reset and cleanse for a sometimes divided fandom. I discuss all my thoughts and theories for the...

Well that was uh... quite an episode of the Mandalorian. With 3 episodes left in the season, the show opts to sidetrack our characters with an inconsequencial story that screeches all momentum built up from last week to a halt. The concept for this episode is cool in a vacuum, but should not be happening at this point in the season. I discuss the continued inconsistent writing, why the overuse of...

"The Pirate" desperately needed to start the second half of Season 3 off strong, and thankfully, it succeeds on all fronts. We continue to dive deeper into the disorganized and apathetic structure of the New Republic and we get a GREAT cameo in the process. But the true star of the episode was the action. We finally get to see some top-tier "special ops" type mandalorian tactics and another impres...

Bad Batch caps off an impressive season with everything you could want in a finale, a great cliffhanger with plenty of open questions for the future, top notch music/editing/cinematography, and a significant and emotional chracter death. If you asked me at the end of Season 1 if Bad Batch would get me emotional, I would have called you crazy. This finale sets the tone for whats to come with the Ba...

This weeks episode was Mandalorian at its best, a fun action adventure with slight ties to the bigger Star Wars universe without being too complex. Grogu really shines this episode showcasing both his Mandalorian side and his Jedi side. We get more insight into his tragic experience during Order 66 and a triumphant return for Jar Jar Binks, but not like you think... Bo Katan's mysterious motivatio...

"The Convert" is Mando's most interesting episode to date, opting to follow Dr. Pershing's time on Coruscant and give us our first true glimpse of the New Republic and how it operates. While the episode might understandably drag for some, I enjoyed the heavy nods to books like Alphabet Squadron, Bloodlines, and Lost Stars, as well as revealing the dark facade of the New Republic. Oh, and this epis...

The Mines of Mandalore feels like a true start to Season 3 and while there are some noteworthy character and lore building moments, this episode fell short for me due to some uncreative and frankly lazy writing choices that have plagued the start to this season. Bo Katan's character gets well deserved attention, Grogu finally shows some independence, and the big reveal at the end leaves a lot of q...

Bad Batch continues to impress with character focused episodes in Season 2 and "The Outpost" might be its strongest example yet. From circular themes and narrative plot points, Crosshair's arc, gorgeous animation, and atmospheric score from Kevin Kiner, Episode 12 is one of the Bad Batch's best episodes yet. Hear my thoughts on all these points and more, hope you enjoy! Follow on Instagram: @star_...

Mando is back for the first time since I have had this podcasts so I am so excited to finally review these episodes week to week with you all! The premiere gives us a fun but typical adventure with the exception that this season feels like the first one where we have a central goal and focus, Mandolore and the fractured state of the clans. We also get some HUGE hints for the future of Star Wars st...

Back with another Star Wars Story interview where I bring on my first coworker guest and fellow Star Wars die-hard Chris Hubbard to tell his story! We discuss his amazing Luke and Kylo lightsaber hilt tattoo that inspired this interview to happen, how Clone Wars reignited his obession with the Star Wars, our mutual love for Andor, and so much more. As always, we end the interview with Chris giving...

Bad Batch Season 2 Episodes 7-8 " Clone Conspiracy " and " Truth and Consequence " prove so many things about this show, and how good it can be. It shows that Bad Batch can delivery political episodes just as good as Clone Wars did, that the Bad Batch are better as supporting characters than as the focal point of the show, and that this show needs to continue in this direction and focus up its sto...

Happy 2 Year Podcast Anniversary! I thought it would be fitting to release this episode on Star Wars Podcast Day which commemorates the anniversary of the first ever Star Wars Podcast, "Jedi Talk", which was released all the way back on February 7th, 1999 (not sure who or how people were listening back then but big respect to the OGs). This was a year of change and growth both for me personally, a...

Excited to bring on Chris Favilla as a Star Wars Story inverview guest after he appeared on the "Obi Wan Kenobi Roundtable" episode released earlier this year! Chris has been an awesome supporter of the podcast page, reaching out every time there is a new Star Wars out or just to share some memes. We talk about his love for the Greek Tragedy and Shakespeare and how George Lucas drew from these for...

Season 2 Episode 3 "The Solitary Clone" shows how good the Bad Batch can be. This episode hits all the right notes by having a darker tone that matches the time period, deep themes and characters conveyed through Cody and Crosshair , emphasizing the haunting score, and having extremely creative and unique action sequences. Hear my thoughts on all these topics and hopefully, Bad Batch can keep this...