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Andor Season 2: Episodes 1, 2, & 3 Discussion Apr 23, 2025

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Welcome to Skytalkers coverage of Andor Season 2! We're so excited to be back discussing and analyzing one of our favorite Star Wars TV shows with the first arc of Andor Season 2: "One Year Later"; "Sagrona Teema"; and "Harvest"! Tune in to hear:

Our first impressions returning to the world of Andor.
Does the show do a good job of re-contextualizing where all our characters are?
How is Bix handling the events of Season 1?
What do we think about Cassian's character development in this first arc?
…all that and more!

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Diego Luna and Adria Arjona Interview (ANDOR) Apr 17, 2025

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Recording while we are in Japan, we were able to chat in a roundtable interview with Diego Luna (Cassian Andor) and Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen) and talk about Star Wars: Andor Season 2! Thanks to our fellow interviewers and to Disney and Lucasfilm for the opportunity.

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Why We Love Star Wars Apr 17, 2025

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With some new listeners we wanted to reintroduce ourselves and talk about why we love Star Wars, and our "Star Wars story"! Tune in to hear:

Where did we each first watch Star Wars?
What does that "Star Wars feeling" mean to us?
What opinions on Star Wars do we have that have changed over the years?
…and so much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Senate Spy", "Landing at Point Rain", "Weapons Factory", "Legacy of Terror", and "Brain Invaders" Apr 10, 2025

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Welcome to the latest rewatch episode in our Clone Wars series, the Geonosis Arc (204-208): "Senate Spy", "Landing at Point Rain", "Weapons Factory", "Legacy of Terror", and "Brain Invaders"! These were some of our favorite episodes when they first aired and we are so excited to discuss them today! This week on the podcast:

What did fans think about these episodes when they first aired?
How do these episodes talk about Anakin and his attachment to Padmé and Ahsoka?
The Clone Wars origin of fan-favorite Barriss Offee and the infamous square she cuts with her lightsaber!
…and much, much more!

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Revisiting Andor & Season 2 Speculation Apr 03, 2025

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We're revisiting season one of ANDOR — and speculating for what's to come in ANDOR Season 2, just right around the corner! On this episode:

We talk about our personal reactions to revisiting season 1 and new things we've noticed.
What are the unanswered questions from season 1?
We reflect on the possibilities of: Cassian looking for his sister, Luthen's fate, Cassian's relationship with Bix, and more.
Wild speculation!!
… and so much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Bounty Hunters," "The Zillo Beast," and "The Zillo Beast Strikes Back" Mar 27, 2025

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Welcome to the latest episode in our Clone Wars rewatch! This week we're covering The Zillo Beast Arc (217-219) from Season 2. Tune in for discussions on:

How the morality of the Jedi is being tested during the time.
The development of the Zillo Beast as an homage to Godzilla.
How do these episodes show Anakin's loyalties to Palpatine?
Behind the scenes insights from the creators of the Zillo Beast!
…and so much more!

Extended BTS Feature on the Zillo Beast

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POV: You're Packing for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 Mar 20, 2025

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We're going to Star Wars Celebration Japan! With that excitement comes a little bit of stress with packing and preparation, so we're here to break it all down for you as we get ready! Tune to hear all about:

Lessons learned from past Star Wars Celebrations (the good, the bad, and the ugly lessons)!
Charlotte gives her best tips about visiting Japan from when she went last year! (Also Tokyo Disneyland tips!)
What panels are we prioritizing this year?
Our best advice for making sure you have the best Celebration ever!
…and so much more!

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TDR Explorer for Tokyo Disneyland

Part 1: Celebration Goal Setting – 8:11

Part 2: Japan and Tokyo Disneyland Travel Tips – 47:29

Part 3: Celebration Speculation and Panel Discussion – 1:23:30

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Star Wars: The Mask of Fear (Reign of the Empire) Book Discussion Mar 13, 2025

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We're so excited to be talking all about the latest Star Wars book release, "Star Wars: The Mask of Fear" (Reign of the Empire) by Alexander Freed! The first of a trilogy and the perfect lead into Andor Season 2! In this discussion we cover:

Initial impressions and reactions to the book and where fan favorite characters like Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera are as the Empire takes control!
Why is Bail Organa haunted by the ghosts of the Jedi?
What are the political machinations at play during this time period? And how does Mon Mothma spin them in her favor?
What are the larger themes of this book and what does it have to say about the state of the galaxy?
…all this and so much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Holocron Heist," "Cargo of Doom," and "Children of the Force" Mar 06, 2025

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We're back with a brand new The Clone Wars rewatch on the Holocron Heist arc which includes: Holocron Heist (201), Cargo of Doom (202), Children of the Force (203). We've been so excited to get to these favorite episodes for a while. What to expect:

The fan reactions from these episodes when they first aired. (people couldn't believe Mustafar could be used *before* Revenge of the Sith in the timeline!)
Does Palpatine really have it all planned out or is he making it up as he goes?
The intro of Cad Bane!
The implications of these episodes all the way to The Mandalorian.
… and so much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Storm Over Ryloth," "Innocents of Ryloth," and "Liberty on Ryloth" Feb 27, 2025

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We're back on our Clone Wars Rewatch! And this week we're headed to the planet Ryloth where we cover these episodes: Storm over Ryloth (119), Innocents of Ryloth (120), Liberty on Ryloth (121) – the Ryloth arc. In our discussion we talk about: