Geeky Bubble Podcast

Bad Batch - The Cavalry Has Arrived May 06, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the final episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, "The Cavalry Has Arrived." Topics include Omega's leaderships skills, how Hemlock died without knowing what Emerie did, Rampart and Nala Se's final moments, Crosshair's missing hand, Hemlock underestimating Omega and the clones, Hunter having to let Omega go and the similarity between Kanan and Ezra, and more!

Bad Batch - Into the Breach & Flash Strike Apr 29, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Into the Breach" and "Flash Strike." Topics include Omega's confidence and being fed up with the Empire, Echo's return and our thoughts about his future, Rampart's character and being the devil on Crosshair's shoulder, Emerie making a choice when Echo appears, and more!

Bad Batch - Identity Crisis, Point of No Return, & Juggernaut Apr 15, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Identity Crisis," "Point of No Return," and "Juggernaut." Topics include the mysterious figure in the cryo-pod and the Zillo Beast, Emerie's connection to the children and her conversation with Nala Se, the unexpected call from Tarkin and what that could mean for the operations on Tantiss, the symbolism behind Omega leaving Lula in the archium, why Crosshair's failure to place the tracker might be part of his character development, whether Emerie is like a bird exhibiting cage-bound behavior, and more!

Recommended link: Video about Wrecker's character development by jennalysis

Bad Batch - The Harbinger Apr 01, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "The Harbinger." Topics include Omega potentially becoming a Force user in the future, whether this episode acts as a backdoor pilot to a future project, Asajj's faint electrocution marks, the similarities between the vrathean and the Sleeper (from Dark Disciple), Asajj's profile from Tech's archive, the understanding (and potential) between Crosshair and Asajj, the idea of Omega and the Bad Batch going their separate ways, and more!

Bad Batch - Bad Territory Mar 25, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Bad Territory." Topics include Crosshair's mental block and the phrase "mind over matter," how trust was a common thread throughout both storylines, Fennec's comment about the Bad Batch's lack of money (and therefore, lack of resources), Fennec's mysterious contact, the title of the next episode, and more!

Bad Batch - Infiltration & Extraction Mar 18, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Infiltration" and "Extraction." Topics include Rex and his role as a military leader, the term "shadow" and the symbolic meaning behind it, Hunter's thoughts on Omega mimicking Crosshair, Hunter's enhanced abilities and whether they're being affected by stress, whether Hunter has been purposefully avoiding finding the truth as to why the Empire wants Omega, Crosshair's defective nature and his loyalty, the psychology of loyalty, Crosshair recognizing the CX operatives, our CX-2 theories, Star Wars deaths, and more!

Bad Batch - The Return Mar 11, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode “The Return.” Topics include why Crosshair doesn't get his hand medically checked by AZI, why they haven't talked about Tech's death, Crosshair reconnecting with Barton IV, the ice vulture "coming down to earth" and what that means for Crosshair, how creatures create conflict and tension, Hunter's "keep trying to be better" quote and how it's similar to what Asajj Ventress told Quinlan Vos in Dark Disciple, and more!

Bad Batch - A Different Approach Mar 03, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode “A Different Approach.” Topics include Omega's desire to help the other prisoners and how Hunter might react to that, Hemlock's gloved hand, Nala Se and whether she's a "hero," why Crosshair chose to follow along with Omega's plans instead of taking the lead, Hunter and Wrecker's reactions to Crosshair, Echo's absence from the reunion, and more!

Bad Batch - Confined, Paths Unknown, & Shadows of Tantiss Feb 25, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Season 3 premiere episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, specifically “Confined,” “Paths Unknown,” and “Shadows of Tantiss.” Topics include how the premiere episodes demonstrated the passage of time, Force sensitive people being used as specimens in Project Necromancer, whether Emerie is a weak spot for Hemlock, Omega and Crosshair’s dynamic, Hunter’s recklessness, Omega’s genetic structure and how it could potentially allow Force sensitivity, and more!

Bad Batch - Tipping Point, The Summit, & Plan 99 Feb 11, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Tipping Point," "The Summit," and "Plan 99." Topics include what Tech was thinking about during his final moments, Dogma/Slick and whether they were subjected to experimentation, Saw Gerrera's reappearance and how he squandered a brilliant opportunity, comparing Steela and Saw Gerrera to the Greek gods Athena and Ares, Emerie's connection to Omega, and more. We also discuss the Season 3 trailer!

Bad Batch - Metamorphosis, The Outpost, & Pabu Feb 05, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Metamorphosis," "The Outpost," and "Pabu." Topics include a few minor similarities between Ovolot Qail Uthan from the Republic Commando novel series and Nala Se, Crosshair's full-circle journey, the symbolic meanings behind the vulture, why people choose to stay in disaster-prone areas, Hunter and Radar's (from M*A*S*H) heightened senses, and more!

Bad Batch - The Crossing & Retrieval Jan 29, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "The Crossing" and "Retrieval." Topics include Omega's feelings about Echo and the Marauder, Tech's Spock-like moments, the storm as a foreshadowing element, solutions and the art of the selfless (as portrayed in Tron: Legacy), Yuri Lowenthal's character and the similar conditions seen in the animated series Arcane, and more!

Bad Batch - The Clone Conspiracy & Truth and Consequences Jan 22, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "The Clone Conspiracy" and "Truth and Consequences." Topics include Echo's choice to leave the group, the Bad Batch's history with clone troopers and being treated as outcasts, Senator Chuchi advocating for the clone troopers and her bonding with Omega, the mysterious assassin and the meaning behind his last words, Rampart's comeuppance, and more!

Bad Batch - Faster, Entombed, & Tribe Jan 15, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Faster," "Entombed," and "Tribe." Topics include the contrast between Tech and TAY-0, Cid's shady past and repeated pattern of bringing trouble to the group, the comparison between Phee and Hondo Ohnaka, Phee's interactions with Omega, Yanna as a physical manifestation or representation of Kashyyyk itself, and more!

Bad Batch - Spoils of War, Ruins of War, & The Solitary Clone Jan 08, 2024

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Spoils of War," "Ruins of War," and "The Solitary Clone." Topics include elements of the Separatists being used against the Empire, the Batch falling into a routine with Cid, Echo and Hunter's clashing motivations, Romar preserving his people's culture, Omega's kaleidoscope being a gift rather than a stolen item, Cody's influence on Crosshair, and more!

Hello, 2024! Jan 01, 2024

After being away for almost a year, Johna and Maria are back! In this latest episode, the mother-daughter duo chat about their favorite movies and shows of 2023.

Tales of the Jedi Oct 31, 2022

Johna and Maria discuss all 6 episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi. Topics include why the series focuses on Ahsoka and Dooku, whether baby Ahsoka understands her mother's lesson about death, Dooku's slippery slope to the Dark Side, Luke's quote about the Jedi Order from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the lack of security in the Jedi Temple Archives, how "wisdom" was a common thread throughout most of the episodes, the significance behind Yaddle's last display of the Force, how Anakin's teaching style comes from Obi-Wan, why it was important for Ahsoka to step away from the fight, and more!

Happy Rebels Remembered Day 2022! Mar 05, 2022

Celebrate #RebelsRemembered Day with Johna and Maria as they return from their hiatus to talk about their favorite Star Wars animated show, Star Wars Rebels! In this special episode, they discuss why Rebels resonated so deeply with them and they take a closer look at each character's journey throughout the series.

Want to share your Star Wars Rebels memories with the hosts? Tag them on Twitter (@thegeekybubble) or share your thoughts with the hashtag #RebelsRemembered!

Getting Ready for Rebels Remembered Day 2022 Feb 25, 2022

Johna drops by for a few minutes with an important reminder: #RebelsRemembered Day 2022 arrives on Saturday, March 5! She also provides a list of ideas on ways you could celebrate Star Wars Rebels.

Not only that, but look for a brand-new episode of the Geeky Bubble Podcast on March 5! In it, the two hosts look back at their favorite Star Wars Rebels moments and memories.

Bad Batch - Kamino Lost Aug 16, 2021

Johna and Maria discuss the season one finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, "Kamino Lost." Topics include Crosshair's nature and whether he can change his nature in the future, Omega and Crosshair's older sister/little brother interactions and the bitterness he feels towards Omega, the Jurassic Park/World vibes, AZI's Baymax moment, Omega's personality and how she doesn't give up on people, the lack of trust between Crosshair and the Bad Batch, whether Crosshair will tell Rampart the truth about the Bad Batch surviving, hopes for season 2, and more!

Bad Batch - Return to Kamino Aug 09, 2021

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Return to Kamino." Topics include Omega's history with the Bad Batch in Nala Se's private lab, Hunter and Crosshair's interactions, whether Crosshair's inhibitor chip is truly gone, whether the Bad Batch messed up by not going back for Crosshair, Crosshair wanting to send Omega off-world, Crosshair's plan and desire in wanting to have the Bad Batch back with him, whether Omega's droid plan helped or hindered the situation, Crosshair touching his head, Rampart being aware of Crosshair's plan and our thoughts about him for the second season, what we think might happen next, and more!