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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Evil Plans", "Hostage Crisis", and "Hunt for Ziro" Sep 18, 2025

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We're back with our The Clone Wars Rewatch with the episodes: "Evil Plans" (308), "Hostage Crisis" (122), and "Hunt for Ziro" (309). On this episode:

We visit the fandom of the time of release and discuss what people's first reactions were + what that says about the fandom.
How was the introduction to Cad Bane received by fans?
Is "Hunt for Ziro" the wildest episode of The Clone Wars so far?
What do these episodes reveal about the legacy of this show fifteen years later?
…and so much more!

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Behind the Graphic Novel "Lucas Wars" with Laurent Hopman & Renaud Roche Sep 11, 2025

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This week on Skytalkers we are so thrilled to talk to the author and illustrator of the graphic novel, "Lucas Wars", Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche! In the interview we discuss:

The inspiration behind creating a graphic novel about George Lucas and the creation of Star Wars
The artistic decisions behind choosing which moments of George's life to highlight
How color plays a role in telling George's story throughout the graphic novel
The research and passion that Laurent and Renaud both brought to the project with their love of Star Wars
…and much, much more!

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Star Wars' Most Mythic Documentary: "The Legacy Revealed" Aug 28, 2025

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This week on Skytalkers we're looking back at the Emmy-nominated "Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed" documentary from 2007! Don't worry if you haven't watched, we go through some of the highlights and what we learned! Tune in to hear:

What are our memories of this documentary when it first aired?
How does this documentary discuss Star Wars and the Hero with a Thousand Faces?
Are there new-to-us mythical figures and stories we can compare to Star Wars?
How has this documentary aged in the past 18 years?
…and much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Corruption", "The Academy", and "Assassin" (Corruption Arc) Aug 21, 2025

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We're back with our The Clone Wars Rewatch with the episodes: "Corruption" (305), "The Academy" (306), and "Assassin" (307), which are all about corruption on Mandalore. On this episode:

We visit the fandom of the time of release and discuss what people's first reactions were + what that says about the fandom.
Ahsoka's mini hero's journey in this arc
Mandalore's slow demise and Satine's own mental state
Our highs and lows of this arc
…and so much more!

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The Deleted Scenes of The Last Jedi Aug 14, 2025

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This week we're revisiting "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and talking all about the deleted scenes! This week's discussion covers:

Were there any changes to Finn's character through his deleted scenes?
What happened to Luke's third lesson for Rey?
Which deleted scene do we feel should have been included in the film?
What was the conversation in fandom around these scenes when they came out?
…and so much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Death Trap", "R2 Come Home", and "Lethal Trackdown" (Boba Fett Arc) Aug 07, 2025

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This week on our Clone Wars Rewatch we are talking all about Boba Fett's introduction into the show, which includes: Death Trap (220), R2 Come Home (221), and Lethal Trackdown (222). Tune in to hear us talk about:

Why is Boba Fett undercover in this time period and what are his goals?
What kind of relationship does he have the people around him? Including fellow clones and bounty hunters?
Are there any comparisons to make between Boba Fett and Ahsoka Tano throughout this arc as they intersect?
…and much, much more!

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Traveling for Star Wars: Galaxy Tours in Tunisia Interview with Davin Anderson Jul 31, 2025

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This week on Skytalkers, we're so excited to welcome Davin Anderson, the creator and CEO of Galaxy Tours in Tunisia! Listen in to hear all about:

The research that went into creating an exhaustive tour of Star Wars and Indiana Jones filming sites across Tunisia
What sets this tour apart from other tours that take you to Star Wars filing locations?
What is it like staying overnight at the Lars Homestead and riding ATVs where the podrace starts?
The risks and rewards of what it takes to run a tour company.
…and so much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "The Mandalore Plot", "Voyage of Temptation", and "Duchess of Mandalore" Jul 24, 2025

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This week on Skytalkers we have arrived on Mandalore in our Clone Wars rewatch! These episodes changes SO much of Star Wars and we break it all down. Tune in to hear us discuss:

Initial fan reactions to the introduction of Mandalore.
What did fans think about Obi-Wan and Duchess Satine's relationship?
How did these episodes subvert audience expectations about the planet Mandalore and its culture?
What did this arc add to the character development of Obi-Wan?
…and so much more!

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The First Star Wars Documentary: The Making of Star Wars (1977) Jul 17, 2025

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This week we are taking you back to 1977 with the very first documentary and behind the scenes look at Star Wars, "The Making of Star Wars"! Tune in to hear us discuss:

The history and background of this documentary.
How was George Lucas talking about the Force in the months after Star Wars came out?
As a behind the scenes documentary, how does it hold up today?
What were the cast focusing on in their interviews from this time period?
…and much much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Grievous Intrigue", "The Deserter", and "Lightsaber Lost" Jul 10, 2025

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We're back talking The Clone Wars in our rewatch series! This week, we are discussing the Desert Arc which includes: Grievous Intrigue (209), The Deserter (210), and Lightsaber Lost (211). On this episode:

What did fans think about these episodes when they first aired in 2010?
What lesson does Jedi Master Tera Sinube teach to Ahsoka?
The "Ask Dave" series on Star Wars dot com.
Our thoughts on Cut Lawquane as a "deserter" clone as we track the concept of free will with the clones.
…all that and more!

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