Skytalkers

Latest Episodes:

Skeleton Crew: Episode 3 Discussion Dec 11, 2024

Show notes

We're back this week to talk about the third episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, "Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem". This week we dive into the show and talk all about:

Our new speculation about the secrets and treasures of At Attin.
The character of KB and why it was important to focus on her in this episode.
Kh'ymm's Library and all the information that is kept there.
Jod's relationship with the kids: Can they trust him? What is his motive?
Does this show continue to have the "Star Wars feeling"?
…and so much more!

Listen to our interview with the cast and crew of Skeleton Crew!

Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!

Our website!

Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity

Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher

Email us! hello@skytalkers.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skeleton Crew: Episodes 1 & 2 Discussion Dec 03, 2024

Show notes

Welcome to our first episode about the brand new Star Wars television show: Skeleton Crew! This week we dive into the show and talk all about:

Our first impressions of the characters and the world of At-Attin!
Who are all these kids and where do we think their character development will go over the course of the show?
How does the pirate aesthetic of the show fit into the "Star Wars feeling"?
The concept of Skeleton Crew being a "pirates story" but also fitting into the hero's journey and exploring the concept of "home"… how much will they lean in?
Who is Jude Law in this story and do we trust him?
…and so much more!

Listen to our interview with the cast and crew of Skeleton Crew!

Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!

Our website!

Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity

Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher

Email us! hello@skytalkers.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Infamous Star Wars Holiday Special Nov 25, 2024

Show notes

Caitlin and Charlotte celebrate the anniversary of the infamous, the once-wiped from existence, the glorious 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. On this episode:

Caitlin details her very first time watching the Holiday Special.
The history of 1978 one-time-airing special and the interesting lore that surrounds it even to this day.
"Favorite" parts of this special!
George Lucas's relation and thoughts through the years on the Holiday Special.
… and so much more!

Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!

Our website!

Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity

Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher

Email us! hello@skytalkers.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Interviews — Jon Watts & Chris Ford (Showrunners) and Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Robert Timothy-Smith, & Kyriana Kratter (Wim, Fern, Neel, & KB) Nov 19, 2024

Show notes

Caitlin and Charlotte chat with the crew and cast from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew! We chat with Executive Producers, Showrunners, Directors, and Writers Jon Watts and Chris Ford (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and the Skeleton Crew themselves Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Wim), Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Fern), Robert Timothy-Smith (Neel), and Kyriana Kratter (KB)! We talk:

Why stories centering kids matter — the seriousness and fun of a coming of age story in Star Wars.
The name origins of the central planet in Skeleton Crew.
How our Skeleton Crew is alike and different from each of their characters.
What cool things the kids wanted to take home from the super lived-in sets.
… and so much more!

Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!

Our website!

Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity

Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher

Email us! hello@skytalkers.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Jedi Crash" and "Defenders of Peace" Nov 14, 2024

Show notes

We return to The Clone Wars in our rewatch of the series with the Lurmen arc: "Jedi Crash" (113) and "Defenders of Peace" (114). What to expect on this episode:

The fan reaction to these episodes + Katie Lucas' first time writing The Clone Wars episodes and what fans initially thought.
The themes of attachment and the views of the Clone Wars from citizens, as well as the shifting views of the Jedi.
Putting into perspective the Ahsoka we see in TCW and the Ahsoka in the 2023 show.
… and so much more!

PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags

Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!

Our website!

Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity

Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher

Email us! hello@skytalkers.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Music by John Williams" Documentary Discussion Nov 07, 2024

Show notes

In this week's episode of Skytalkers, we're discussing our reactions and emotions from the new Disney+ documentary, "Music by John Williams"! Tune in to hear us talk about:

Our initial reactions to the documentary.
What did we learn about John Williams that we didn't already know?
What did the documentary have to say about Star Wars music?
Our favorite pieces by John Williams outside of Star Wars.
What does the future of orchestral music look like?
…and so much more!

Skeleton Crew Article Mentioned

Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!

Our website!

Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity

Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher

Email us! hello@skytalkers.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Dooku Captured" and "The Gungun General" Oct 31, 2024

Show notes

This week on Skytalkers we're talking all about The Clone Wars Season 1, Episodes 11 and 12! Tune in to hear:

Reviews and comments from when these episodes first aired in 2009.
What role does Count Dooku play in Anakin and Obi-Wan's journey?
The official introduction to Hondo Ohnaka!
Is Jar Jar the secret weapon once again? Plus, the mystery of BJ Hughes.
…all this and more!

Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!

Our website!

Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity

Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher

Email us! hello@skytalkers.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Underrated Lines in the Sequel Trilogy Oct 24, 2024

Show notes

This week Charlotte and Caitlin finish up their series going through the "underrated" lines of each trilogy with the Sequel Trilogy! What's to come in this discussion:

Remembering our first viewing of "The Force Awakens" and "The Last Jedi"!
Breaking down Han Solo and Kylo Ren's relationship.
What are our feelings about "The Rise of Skywalker" nearly five years later?
Rey and Kylo Ren's incredible dynamic… aka we spend a lot of this convo talking about Reylo!
… and so much more!

Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!

Our website!

Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity

Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher

Email us! hello@skytalkers.com

Our theme music is by Christy Carew.

Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Bombad Jedi," "Cloak of Darkness," and "Lair of Grievous" Oct 17, 2024

Show notes

We're back with another episode of our rewatch series for The Clone Wars! This week we're talking about the Nute Gunray-centric arc: "Bombad Jedi" (108), "Cloak of Darkness" (109), and "Lair of Grievous" (110). What to expect:

We breakdown the context behind these episodes and the fan reactions from their release
The themes of these very different episodes, from Ahsoka's rash choices to Kit Fisto to Grievous.
The gothic horror elements of "Lair of Grievous" + Dave Filoni's commentary on the EU vs. creating *new* Star Wars.
Jar Jar appreciation, of course.
... and so much more!

Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!

Our website!

Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity

Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher

Email us! hello@skytalkers.com

Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Underrated Lines in the Original Trilogy Oct 10, 2024

Show notes

This week on Skytalkers, we're continuing our series on some lesser discussed quote and lines from the Original Trilogy. What to expect:

Our challenges in finding good lines that weren't already so quotable!
We visit Obi-Wan and Vader's relationship and how our perception of it has changed since the Obi-Wan Kenobi show.
Han and Leia's relationship in "Empire Strikes Back".
What does it mean to be the "Chosen One" in Star Wars?
… and so much more!

Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!

Our website!

Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity

Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher

Email us! hello@skytalkers.com

Our theme music is by Christy Carew.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices