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648 - Balance In The Force (Patreon Preview) Apr 08, 2026

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In this week's Patreon preview, Albert & Chris discuss the meaning and impact of "Balance of the Force". How has this been interpreted (or misinterpreted) over the years? What does it truly mean to have balance and are we wrong in thinking so?

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647 - Maul: Shadow Lord - Episodes 1 & 2 Breakdown Apr 07, 2026

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The Age of Maul is here and Albert & Chris get into breaking down all the details of the first two episodes, "The Dark Revenge" and "Sinister Schemes". Reckless speculation and theory of what's to come in this series will be also be had.

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646 - Maul: Shadow Lord - The Final Hype! Apr 02, 2026

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In just five days, the legendary cockroach of Star Wars returns in his own series, Maul: Shadow Lord. Albert & Chris breakdown everything you need to know about this beautiful new animated series and share their predictions ahead of the two episode premiere!

The guys master the Force, and the Force serves them in…The Final Hype!

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645 - "Is the Dark Side stronger?" Apr 02, 2026

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Albert and Chris go back to the Cantina Cast roots with the quote analysis of, "Is the Dark Side stronger?" The guys talk quickly about the context of the quote and then look at examples of where it may and may not be...but is it?

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644 - Maul: Shadow Lord Trailer 2 Breakdown Mar 18, 2026

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The Age of Maul is imminent.

The second trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord is out NOW, and Albert and Chris return to leave no stone unturned in discussing and dissecting.

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643 - The Mandalorian and Grogu, Empire Magazine Issue Breakdown Mar 13, 2026

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The first official publication coverage for The Mandalorian and Grogu movie dropped today courtesy of Empire Magazine, and Albert & Chris breakdown all the details! What do we know about this "new" era of Star Wars? What's "Stinky" up to? Helmet or no helmet? And Ward (Weaver) and Leia know each other?? All this and more!

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642 - The Waystation: KOTR Remake, Mando and Grogu Updates, Mace Windu Graphic Novel Update, and More! (Patreon Preview) Mar 10, 2026

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This week brought us a sneak peak into the The Mandalorian and Grogu movie via Empire magazine, reaffirmation the Knights of the Old Republic remake is still happening, Mace Windu graphic novel date change, Black Series figures for Maul: Shadow Lord, and more! Albert & Chris discuss all this in this week's preview of our Patreon exclusive episode of The Waystation!

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641 - Shadow of Maul #1 Breakdown Mar 05, 2026

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The shadow era has begun and Albert and Chris are here to breakdown the wonderfully written and drawn premiere issue of Shadow of Maul. This five-issue miniseries is the prequel to the upcoming Maul: Shadow Lord animated series premiering on April 6th and sets the stage for what's to come...

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640 - Master of Evil With Adam Christopher Mar 04, 2026

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Albert and Lauren welcome best selling author, Adam Christopher, back to the show to talk about his most recent novel, Master of Evil. Would Goth have joined the rebels had he lived? Was the shaman following the dark, the light, or neither? Was it "Anakin" who helped Appo and why? Did Vader consider taking on a new apprentice with Enoosha or was he simply having a "I can feel your anger" moment? We get answers from Adam on all of this and more!

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639 - The Waystation, February 23, 2026 (Patreon Preview) Feb 24, 2026

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Albert & Chris take a look recent Star Wars news including the big IGN Galaxy Racer interview, Rogue One's 10th anniversary celebration, Ben Solo and his movie never really being gone (maybe), and the Mando and Grogu toys set to launch in just a few weeks! Hope you enjoy this week's Patreon Preview!

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