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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Downfall of a Droid" and "Duel of the Droids" Oct 03, 2024

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It's that time again to return to our The Clone Wars rewatch! This time, we're exploring the R2-D2 Lost arc with "Downfall of a Droid" (106) and "Duel of the Droids" (107). What to expect on this episode:

The symbolism of R2-D2 to Anakin and what Anakin is willing to risk when R2 goes missing.
GGGC: Good General Grievous Content.
The fandom's initial thoughts in 2008 around this episode and if they hold up today.
… and so much more!

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Underrated Lines in the Prequels Sep 26, 2024

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This week on Skytalkers, we're going through all the prequel films and picking out some our favorite "underrated" lines to discuss! We each pick some of our favorite less-discussed lines from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. What to expect:

Discussion of Padmé and Anakin's relationship throughout the prequels.
What do the films tell us about Palpatine and Padmé's relationship?
How does Count Dooku really feel about his life on the Dark Side?
Do these "underrated" lines tell us anything new about the prequel films?
… and so much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Rising Malevolence", "Shadow of Malevolence", & "Destroy Malevolence" Sep 19, 2024

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We're back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! In this episode we discuss the Malevolence arc, which is Rising Malevolence (102), Shadow of Malevolence (103), and Destroy Malevolence (104):

Our personal remembrance of this arc, and our nostalgia towards it. Plus, fan reactions from the forums and intriguing threads fans from 2008 pulled at.
Plo Koon and his relationship to the clones.
How Anakin and Padmé's relationship is first explored in The Clone Wars and where it goes from here.
The behind-the-scenes info of how this arc was constructed, from visuals to train systems.
… and so much more!

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LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy with Gaten Matarazzo, Tony Revolori, Bobby Moynihan, Dan Hernandez, & Benji Samit Sep 13, 2024

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Today on Skytalkers, we're talking LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the four-part series, and talking with the cast and crew. Here's what to expect:

Our review and some favorite moments from Rebuild the Galaxy.
A paired roundtable interview with Gaten Matarazzo ("Stranger Things") and Tony Revolori ("Grand Budapest Hotel" "Willow") where they chat brotherhood and Star Wars.
A roundtable interview with the legend himself, Jedi Bob's voice actor Bobby Moynihan ("Saturday Night Live").
A roundtable interview with showrunners Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit ("Pokémon Detective Pikachu") who chat process and choice.
… and much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Clone Cadets", "Rookies", & "ARC Troopers" Sep 05, 2024

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We're back with our chronological The Clone Wars rewatch with the Domino Squad arc: Clone Cadets (301), Rookies (105), and ARC Troopers (302). We discuss:

Re-introducing ourselves to the Domino Squad and realizing Echo (!!!) is part of this arc.
The fandom loving the episode of "Rookies" and the reason "Clone Cadets" and "ARC Troopers" exist to bookend "Rookies."
Our highs and lows of these three episodes and our clone journey. We ask ourselves: Are we clone people?
… and much more!

Chronological Order List of Arcs

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The Importance of the Star Wars Radio Dramas Aug 29, 2024

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This week on Skytalkers, we're talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas. What to expect:

We define the what makes a good radio drama, a brief history, and how the Star Wars radio dramas came to be (George Lucas, USC, and more).
Brian Daley's contribution to the Star Wars lexicon and his unmatched impact.
What sets the Star Wars radio dramas apart from the films.
Fun facts and impacts of this "creative scandal"!
… and so much more!

References:

The Star Wars Radio Dramas: Brian Daley and the Serialization That Saved NPR by Maria Jose Tenuto and John Tenuto

Blast Points' interview with Maria Jose and John

Archive dot org — Star Wars Radio Drama

Archive dot org — Empire Strikes Back Radio Drama

Archive dot org — Return of the Jedi Radio Drama

The Acolyte Renewal Fan Petition

Skytalkers x Super Yaki Collection

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Supply Lines" & "Ambush" Aug 22, 2024

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We're back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! We're talking about the "Toydaria arc": Supply Lines (303) and Ambush (101). In this episode we discuss:

The role of Jar Jar Binks as diplomat and distraction as well as Bail Organa and his tactics of negotiation with Toydarians.
The actual first episode of the Clone Wars with Yoda and the clones and how this episode stands the test of time as the premiere episode of TCW.
The immediate fan reaction to these episodes on fan forums.
… and so much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Cat and Mouse", "The Hidden Enemy", & Film Aug 15, 2024

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We've begun our official rewatch of The Clone Wars! We're beginning with: Cat and Mouse (216), The Hidden Enemy (116), TCW Film — the Christophsis Arc. In this episode, we talk about:

Why The Clone Wars wasn't released chronologically.
Early reviews and sentiments about the show.
Our first impressions and new feelings we have about the clones in The Clone Wars!
Our favorite Anakin and Ahsoka moments from the movie.
… and so much more.

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George Lucas & Modesto, California Aug 08, 2024

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Travel with us to Modesto, California and dive deep into the history of young George Lucas growing up here. On this special episode of Skytalkers, Caitlin, architectural historian, details:

Learn the history of the two houses he grew up in, plus notable locations like his father's stationary store and the car crash site.
Go on a journey with us about George's childhood movie theater, and whether or not it inspired the world-renowned Stag Theater at Skywalker Ranch.
The relationship between George and his hometown and how that inspired Star Wars and American Graffiti.
… and so much more!

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The Acolyte: Your Voicemails & Questions Jul 26, 2024

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The last piece of our The Acolyte coverage is here and we are responding to your voicemail questions and emails.