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Revenge of the Sith: Commenting on the Audio Commentary Feb 20, 2025

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Join Caitlin and Charlotte on this journey listening and reacting to the Star Wars: Episode III REVENGE OF THE SITH audio commentary! We pick quotes from George Lucas, Rick McCallum (EP), Rob Coleman (animation director), John Knoll and Roger Guyett (Visual Effects Supervisor) to unpack. On this episode:

How does George Lucas describe Anakin throughout the commentary?
What were the challenges with General Grievous and Yoda as animated characters?
How Rick McCallum talks about George Lucas's creative process.
Our thoughts of Anakin and Padmé's relationship in this latest viewing! (And what George thinks from a macro view!)
…and so much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Blue Shadow Virus" and "Mystery of a Thousand Moons" Feb 13, 2025

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Our The Clone Wars rewatch continues on with "Blue Shadow Virus" (117) and "Mystery of a Thousand Moons" (118)! It's actually the 16th anniversary of these episodes' release today! On this episode:

What did the fandom think of these episodes?
Our undying love for Peppi Bow, plus us publicly stating we've been pronouncing Gungan wrong for years
What can these episodes tell us about Anakin's relationships with Padmè and Ahsoka?
Thinking about Star Wars through fractals: Anakin and Padmé's relationship and concepts repeating, like angels and characters like Jaybo and planets like Naboo…
Our laugh out loud moments!
… and so much more!

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The Deleted Scenes of Revenge of the Sith Feb 06, 2025

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We're kicking off the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith this year by analyzing the film's deleted scenes! In this episode we discuss:

What are our memories about these deleted scenes?
What did George Lucas have to say about removing these scenes from the film?
Padmé's plot line with Mon Mothma and Bail Organa + how pivotal it could have been
How would we analyze these scenes if they had remained in the film?
…and so much more!

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The Clone Wars Rewatch: "Trespass" and "Sphere of Influence" Jan 30, 2025

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We're back for our first The Clone Wars Rewatch episode of 2025! We're talking all about the Orto Plutonia arc — "Trespass" (115) and "Sphere of Influence" (304). We discuss:

What was the initial fan reaction to these two episodes when they first aired?
The introduction to fan favorite, Senator Chuchi!
George Lucas's character, Baron Papanoida, makes an appearance. What did we think about getting a bigger story for his character?
Highs and lows from these two episodes!
…and much, much more!

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Eight Year Anniversary Special Jan 23, 2025

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It's our 8 year podcast birthday! We're celebrating as we always do! On this episode:

We give our 2025 Star Wars Dinner Party lists! Which 5 Star Wars people are we bringing to our fictional, hypothetical dinner party this year, and why?
We talk 2024 stats and hopes for 2025!
We answer your questions: Star Wars Celebration Japan, personal growth, what department we'd want to work in on a Star Wars movie…
… and so much more!

A special thanks to every listener we've had on this journey so far, whether this is your first ever episode of Skytalkers or if you've listened to every one. We love you and are so grateful to you!

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Skeleton Crew: Episode 8 (Finale) Discussion Jan 17, 2025

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We are here to break down the season 1 finale of Skeleton Crew, Episode 8, "The Real Good Guys"! This week we talk all about:

The kids and their parents working together to save At Attin!
Jod's ending — did he get what he deserved?
The final reveal of the Supervisor and what it means for the planet.
Did Skeleton Crew have the Star Wars feeling? And how do we describe that?
…all that and more!

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Skeleton Crew: Episode 7 Discussion Jan 10, 2025

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We are here to talk all about episode 7 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, "We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble" directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Tune in this week for discussions on:

More details about At Attin and what the parents know!
Jod's turn on the kids and what it means for the character's ending next week.
The kids' reaction to their parents' messages and eventual reunion this week.
How "claimsies" came full circle!
Final speculations on the Supervisor and At Attin's secrets!
…and so much more!

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Skeleton Crew: Episode 6 Discussion Jan 04, 2025

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Our first episode of 2025 and we are here to break down the 6th episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, "Zero Friends Again" directed by Bryce Dallas Howard. On this discussion:

How did the show handle discussions around KB's differences?
Who has Jod's lightsaber?
The dynamic of Wim and KB vs. Fern and Neel in this episode.
More speculation on Captian Tad Rennod and the Supervisor on At Attin
Why was Wim's hero moment so important?
… plus so much more!

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Skeleton Crew: Episode 5 Discussion Dec 27, 2024

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We are back to talk Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 5! Join us this week as we talk all about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Episode 5 "You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates". On this episode:

What are the parents doing back on At Attin?
At Attin is the last Old Republic Mint — what does it mean?
Did we know Jod was going to betray Fern, Wim, Neel, and KB?
What is next on the treasure hunt and the journey back to At Attin?
Is Cthallops the best tentacle monster to date in Star Wars?
…and so much more!

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Skeleton Crew: Episode 4 Discussion Dec 20, 2024

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We are back to talk Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 4! Join us for a special recording where we're recording together in person as we talk all about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Episode 4 "Can't Say I Remember No At Attin". On this episode: