Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy

Star Wars July 2025: What's Coming This Month! | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2 Episode 9 Jul 01, 2025

The Mandalorian and Grogu in post-production, Starfighter in pre-production, plus updates on Ahsoka season 2, the Andor Emmy efforts, the Kenobi rumors, and so much more. Check out what'll be news in the world of Star Wars storytelling for July 2025. Punch it!

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Revenge of the Sith Discussion on Podcast Stardust | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2 Episode 8 Apr 28, 2025

I was thrilled to be asked to join Jay and Dennis on Podcast Stardust again, this time to talk about a segment of Revenge of the Sith. And the segment we're talking about includes the scene where Palpatine tells the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise. Punch it!

Here's Podcast Stardust's home base for the complete episode:

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-stardust/id1484270010

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gPWlEwF6Yhvr37Fl736Ni?si=izz32fGXQ1-H4infdnZ8kw

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All the Star Wars News From Celebration Japan | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2 Episode 7 Apr 22, 2025

Last time on the podcast, we flagged the 10 Star Wars Celebration Japan panels that were going to deliver big Star Wars storytelling news. Today, we're recapping all the news that was fit to print... Punch it!

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10 Panels to Watch at SWC Japan | Star Wars 7×7 Season 2 Episode 6 Apr 10, 2025

Just over a week to go until the start of Star Wars Celebration Japan! On today's episode, we're flagging the 10 biggest panels in terms of new news to come about the galaxy far, far away. Punch it!

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What We Know Heading Into SWCJ | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2 Episode 5 Apr 08, 2025

Star Wars Celebration Japan launches in a couple of weeks! Here's what we know at the moment about upcoming Star Wars movies, TV shows, and animated series - and here's hoping we learn even more about what's to come from the big event. Punch it!

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The *Real* Darth Jar Jar Is Coming to ROTS in Theaters | Star Wars 7×7 Season 2, Episode 4 Apr 01, 2025

Revenge of the Sith turns 20 this year! And 10 years ago, an incredible fan theory took the world by storm. It was just the beginning - and now, the real Darth Jar Jar is heading to theaters as part of a special edition release. We've got the details... Punch it!

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2025 Star Wars Preview: Live Action, Animation, and More | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2, Episode 3 Jan 04, 2025

Andor Season 2 is the biggest Star Wars release coming in 2025, but there's lots more to talk about, too. On today's episode, we're previewing everything we know (so far) about the galaxy far, far away in the new year. Punch it!

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The Biggest Star Wars Story of 2024 | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2, Episode 2 Dec 31, 2024

The biggest story in Star Wars in 2024 was the story of The Acolyte. It was the highest profile content Lucasfilm released, but it was so much more than that. It reflected the state of Star Wars fandom, served as an example of streaming economics, and show us what we have to look forward to over the next decade of Star Wars storytelling. Punch it!

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Jedi Business: The Objective Success of The Last Jedi | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2, Episode 1 Dec 15, 2024

It's the seventh anniversary of the release of The Last Jedi, and with a little distance from the discourse, the evidence is clear - by box office dollars, ticket sales, DVD sales, critics ratings, and audience surveys, TLJ is one of the most successful Star Wars movies of all time. And that's even when you consider the kind of storytelling corner Rian Johnson was backed into by J.J. Abrams and The Force Awakens.

We'll talk about those measures, the movie itself, and the moment it got caught up in that has tainted honest discussion of the movie. We'll also touch on the current United HealthCare situation, the Iraq War, the Howard Stern autobiography, Battlestar Galactica, and more. Punch it!

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Somehow Palpatine Returned: Appreciating the Sequels | Season 2, Episode 0 Nov 30, 2024

Let's call it season two, episode zero, shall we? over the last four months (time flew by!), I've developed an appreciation for the Sequel Trilogy that I didn't quite have before - not that I didn't like them, just that they didn't seem to hit the same way they do today... Punch it!

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Interview: Doug Burton and the Heroine's Labyrinth | Star Wars 7x7 Sep 06, 2024

Yes, we're still on hiatus, but we couldn't wait until November to share this conversation with you. We're psyched to welcome Doug Burton to the podcast to talk about the Heroine's Labyrinth - an alternative to the Hero's Journey. We'll apply it to Leia's story in A New Hope, and about how this story structure applies to other original trilogy and prequel trilogy movies. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: The Acolyte (8) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,677 Jul 28, 2024

In the final episode of our Acolyte rewatch, we'll discuss what Osha brought with her into that helmet; the helmet's potential connection to the Brendok witches (and one in particular); why Sol really wants to talk to the Jedi High Council (it's not to confess!); and much more, including an announcement about season 1 of this podcast. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Choice (7) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,676 Jul 27, 2024

The flashback episodes of The Acolyte were titled "Destiny" and "Choice" - and we find out in the latter that Sol made a choice to alter Osha's destiny because of his emotional attachment. We'll talk about that in our rewatch deep dive, plus what Sol wanted to tell me, the source and effects of the vergence, why the Mae mind-wipe will wear off, and much more. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Teach/Corrupt (6) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,675 Jul 26, 2024

The Brendok secret has caused double-digit Jedi deaths, and Sol is the only one left to blame. Mae is out of options. Qimir thinks he's found his soulmate but is trying to be chill about it. And someone should have told Osha about the dangers of Sith helmets. It's our doubly-deep rewatch dive into "Teach/Corrupt," episode 6 of The Acolyte. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Night (5) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,674 Jul 25, 2024

Our Acolyte rewatch takes on the action-packed fifth episode, "Night"! We'll discuss how/why Qimir has any pressing reason to see the Brendok Jedi killed; why Mae went from wanting to turn herself in to fighting Jecki so ferociously; the juxtaposition of Mae's "weakness" and Osha's "strength"; Sol and Qimir facing off, and more. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Day (4) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,673 Jul 24, 2024

It's episode 4 of our Acolyte rewatch! We're talking about "Day," and about the linger effects of witch possession, the parallels between Sol and the Stranger, the conflicts within Osha and Mae, and how Osha's stubbornness keeps Yord alive - for a few extra minutes, anyway. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Destiny (3) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,672 Jul 23, 2024

It's never too early for an Acolyte Rewatch! Today, we're looking at Episode 3, "Destiny," the first of the flashback episodes. Elements leading to the dark path appear in many ways for Osha. The hypocrisy of this group of Jedi is laid bare. And did Darth Plagueis work with the Brendok witches to create Mae and Osha? Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Two-Episode Premiere | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,671 Jul 22, 2024

Is it too soon for an Acolyte rewatch? Or is now the perfect time, considering that we have all the context from the full season fresh in our minds, and can see the earlier episodes with fresh eyes? That's my thought about it, a!nd so I'm sharing observations about the premiere episodes that we may all have missed or didn't grasp the significance of in our first viewing. Punch it!

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Dr. Chris Kempshall Interview – Part 2 | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,670 Jul 21, 2024

The second half of our conversation with Dr. Chris Kempshall is here! We're talking about his new book "The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire" and his role as its author - while also portraying the in-universe author, Beaumont Kin. Punch it!

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Dr. Chris Kempshall Interview - Part 1 | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,669 Jul 20, 2024

Dr. Chris Kempshall returns to the podcast! He's here to talk about his latest book, "The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire." Part 1 of our conversation is on tap today... Punch it!

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Jedi Business: The Acolyte Ratings Update | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,668 Jul 19, 2024

Fluctuating ratings are to be expected, I suppose, but The Acolyte did drop a couple spots in a couple new viewership updates - and jumped in the granddaddy of them. I'm updating our analysis here, and including some comparatives to other Star Wars shows, in our latest Jedi Business update. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE: “The Acolyte” Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,667 Jul 18, 2024

"The Acolyte" (episode) is the season finale of The Acolyte (TV series)! Yesterday we had the no-spoiler reaction - today we have the full spoiler 7-takeaway breakdown. Punch it!

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The Acolyte: Non-Spoiler Finale Reactions | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,666 Jul 17, 2024

The Acolyte season 1 finale has dropped, and our Patrons made some great calls with their predictions! There were a lot of unexpected outcomes, but the theme of the Jedi making questionable decisions was carried all the way through. We'll talk about that in a non-spoiler way, and about the conundrum of paying such close attention to a series and what that costs... Punch it!

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The Acolyte: Finale Predictions! | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,665 Jul 16, 2024

It's The Acolyte Finale Day! In advance of the episode's drop at 9pm ET tonight, I asked Patrons of the podcast for their predictions. And they didn't disappoint. I'll share my views, too, and I want to hear yours... Punch it!

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Mae's and Osha's Journeys Heading Into the Finale | Episode 3,664 Jul 15, 2024

During season one of The Acolyte, Osha and Mae have walked on both light and dark paths. Where will the finale take them? We'll look at what we know so far, including a thing about Osha's departure from the Jedi Order that seems to be flying under the radar. Punch it!

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Who (or What) Is to Blame in The Acolyte? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,663 Jul 14, 2024

Is the whole Jedi Order to blame for the terrible events on Brendok 16 years ago? Or does the fault fall squarely on the shoulders of any one Jedi? Probably only Kelnacca gets away clean on this one, as we discuss this and reflect on Anakin parallel's, too. Punch it!

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Star Wars at D23: Programming Details | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,662 Jul 13, 2024

The big Disney D23 event takes place August 9-11. So far, there's precious little in terms of Lucasfilm/Star Wars representation there. We'll discuss what we know, and speculate about how a lone person's appearance really stands out... Punch it!

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Jedi Business: The Acolyte's Viewership Ratings | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,661 Jul 12, 2024

Did The Acolyte really fall out of the Top 10 shows? Depends on who you ask, and how you measure. I'm bringing all the receipts in our first Jedi Business episode related to The Acolyte, and the results indicate that the show's doing just fine. Punch it!

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The Acolyte's Story Structure Challenge | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,660 Jul 11, 2024

Overall I'm enjoying The Acolyte and I'm excited for the finale. But episode 7 cemented a concern I've had since episode 3, with how the show was described for us in pre-release interviews versus how it's unfolded so far. I'm examining this in light of how Lucasfilm handled previous live-action TV seasons today... Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE: “Choice” Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,659 Jul 10, 2024

"Choice" is the 7th and penultimate episode of The Acolyte season 1, and as expected, we revisit the events on Brendok 16 years ago. Our 7-takeaway breakdown will focus on the new and tragic things we learn about what went down that fateful night... Punch it!

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The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire: Book Review | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,658 Jul 09, 2024

"The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire" by Dr. Chris Kempshall is not just a compelling examination of its topic. It's also an unexpectedly moving portrait of its in-universe author, Beaumont Kin, grappling with his place in galactic history. Our book review is on tap today... Punch it!

(Thanks very much to the nice folks at DK who sent me a copy of the book to read in advance of its publication.)

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Is Qimir an Actual Sith Lord (Like Vader)? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,657 Jul 08, 2024

It's one thing for Qimir to refer to himself as a "Sith." But is he, potentially, a full-on "Sith Lord"? There's evidence for that, which we'll consider on today's show. And if that's the case, then there's even more trouble to come for the Jedi... Punch it!

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It's Official: 10 Years of Star Wars 7x7! | Episode 3,656 Jul 07, 2024

10 years ago today, Star Wars 7x7 went live on iTunes (now Apple Podcasts) and a few other podcast apps you'd never heard of. Today, we're looking back at this crazy journey for just a few minutes...

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Is "Teach/Corrupt" the Sexiest Star Wars? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,655 Jul 06, 2024

The interactions between Osha and Qimir don't start off as a seduction, but by the end of "Teach/Corrupt," it's pretty clear that it's more than just the dark side of the Force that Qimir is working - and the audio description for this Acolyte episode only emphasizes that aspect. Punch it!

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Do Force Powers Really Fade Over Time? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,654 Jul 05, 2024

Ohsa says Force powers fade without Jedi training. Qimir says not if you tap into emotions like anger and desire. They're both telling half-truths, and only from certain points of view. Let's dig into this on our Acolyte-related deep dive episode. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE: “Teach/Corrupt” Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,653 Jul 04, 2024

"Teach/Corrupt" is episode six of The Acolyte, and it's setting us up for a retelling of the Brendok events, as well as some startling reveals and reversals in advance of the season finale. Our 7-takeaway breakdown is here... Punch it!

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The Most Political Star Wars Movie? (TPM at 25) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,652 Jul 03, 2024

The first scenes with Amidala and Palpatine together on Coruscant bring the politics of the Galactic Republic to light. But in truth, the entirely of The Phantom Menace - from a certain point of view, at least - is the most political of all of George Lucas' Star Wars movies. Punch it!

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Is Qui-Gon Guilty, Too? (TPM at 25) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,651 Jul 02, 2024

The Jedi have been catching a bit of heat on the podcast recently because of The Acolyte. In thinking about The Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon Jinn was pretty cavalier about not being on Tatooine to free slaves. But does he deserve the heat, too? Maybe not... Punch it!

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Star Wars July 2024: What's Coming This Month! | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,650 Jul 01, 2024

The Acolyte ends, and we look forward to what's next! It's our monthly preview of what's to come in Star Wars storytelling, and though July 2024 is a comparatively light month, there are a couple big things to look out for. Punch it!

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The Dagobah Cave: What Would You See? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,649 Jun 30, 2024

We're pulling another of Kelly Knox's Star Wars Conversation Cards, and this one is an uncomfortable one, but I'm not shying away from it. Imagine you're in the Cave of Evil on Dagobah - what will you see in there? I'll go first... Punch it!

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Are the Jedi the Villains of The Acolyte? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,648 Jun 29, 2024

Maybe, from a certain point of view, the Jedi are in fact the bad guys of The Acolyte. Certainly "The Stranger" is, any which way you look at it. But as far as the Jedi go, the case is building on the foundation George Lucas laid out in the prequel trilogy and the Clone Wars. Punch it!

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Darth Qimir?! (Acolyte Deep Dive) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,647 Jun 28, 2024

A mystery revealed, and yet a mystery deepens! What does it mean that Qimir has been revealed as - Darth Qimir, maybe? Is he actually a Sith, or just an adherent to the philosophy? Does he have a master, or is he a rogue agent? We'll consider the possibilities on today's deep dive show related to The Acolyte episode 5, "Night." Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE: “Night” Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,646 Jun 27, 2024

It was shocking, action-packed, and paid off a month of build-up. "Night" is the second half of the Khofar episodes of "The Acolyte," and I think I didn't breathe for half of it. Our 7-takeaway breakdown episode is on tap today... Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE: Mid-Season Review | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,645 Jun 26, 2024

We're reached the midway point of The Acolyte Season 1, which is creating a compelling portrait of the Jedi Order at the brink of its 100-year descent into ruin. And while the plot seems to have already revealed most of its surprises, a couple of twists and the Stranger's appearance suggest there's a lot of excitement left. Punch it!

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Past Jedi Cover-Ups (Acolyte Deep Dive) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,644 Jun 25, 2024

The Jedi Order as a politically aware group, with political (non-Sith) "enemies" and a desire to cover up events and situations that reflect badly on them, is not a new idea in Star Wars. On today's deep dive related to The Acolyte, we'll discuss previously depicted Jedi cover-ups in the prequels and previous High Republic media. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE: “Day” Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,643 Jun 24, 2024

"Day" divides the first half of The Acolyte season one from a likely "Night" start to the second half. It's an in-betweener episode where we set up the chess pieces for the next big move, while sharing character developments, conflicts, and reversals. Our 7-takeaway show is here... Punch it!

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What I've Learned, 7 of 7: Golden | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,642 Jun 23, 2024

In the last of seven episodes where I've been reflecting on my journey as a Star Wars podcaster over the last ten years, I'm considering the idea of whether we have been, and are still, living in a golden age of Star Wars storytelling. Punch it!

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What I've Learned, 6 of 7: Expansion | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,641 Jun 22, 2024

The old Expanded Universe covered tens of thousands of years of Star Wars history - and then got rebooted out of existence. Now, after ten years with the new canon, Star Wars storytelling has finally moved outside its previous 60-ish year window - and it's led to some of the most dynamic new storytelling in the franchise. Punch it!

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What I've Learned, 5 of 7: Family | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,640 Jun 21, 2024

I'm continuing to reflect on 10 years of Star Wars podcasting, this time considering the topic of family. Family - found family especially - has been at the heart of Star Wars, and has been an area where I could have done more, been more, and experienced more with fellow podcasters and fans over the years. Punch it!

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What I've Learned, 4 of 7: Diversity | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,639 Jun 20, 2024

Star Wars was largely a white cishet game in the OT era, and although some strides were made in the PT era, they weren't that significant. The ST era, on the other hand, has been leaps and bounds better, and although there's still a ways to go, the new voices, perspectives, and representation in Star Wars has been incredibly refreshing, and helped reinvigorate the franchise. Punch it!

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What I've Learned, 3 of 7: Genre | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,638 Jun 19, 2024

I have a sense that the old Expanded Universe (now Legends) did a great job as a melting pot for all kinds of genre stories to be included under the umbrella of Star Wars. What I've discovered over 10 years of podcasting is that Lucasfilm seems to be doing a fantastic job in this new era as well. Punch it!

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What I've Learned, 2 of 7: Scarcity | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,637 Jun 18, 2024

As I reflect over 10 years of Star Wars podcasting, and more live action content than we saw in the 3+ decades previous, I'm taking time to consider what my original stance was, that one of the chief reasons Star Wars was so special was because of its relative scarcity. Punch it!

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What I've Learned, 1 of 7: Trust | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,636 Jun 17, 2024

It's hard to believe I've been producing a daily dose of Star Wars podcasting joy for nearly 10 years! A lot's changed with Star Wars, and with me, over that span of time, so I'm taking a bit to reflect on what I've learned with various themes. Today, we're talking about trust. Punch it!

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Star Wars Outlaws: Gameplay Overview and Showcase | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,635 Jun 16, 2024

At a recent Ubisoft event, they were kind enough to show us new footage from Star Wars Outlaws! On today's episode, we'll flag some of the standout highlights, including confirmation of a speculated character and the reveal of another smooth scoundrel. Punch it!

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"Family Ties" (The High Republic) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,634 Jun 15, 2024

We had a shocking discovery at the end of the last "Tales From the Occlusion Zone" installment in Star Wars Insider magazine, and in the next part, "Family Ties," we've got a bit of an in-betweener, as we resolve that situation and set up the next one. Our spoiler discussion happens today... Punch it!

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Review: I'm 'George Lucas': A Connor Ratliff Story | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,633 Jun 14, 2024

We talked with co-producer Patrick Cotnoir about the documentary I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story - now, it's time to talk about a review of it! I'm grateful to the producers for sharing a copy with me prior to the VOD release, and that's what we'll talk about today. Punch it!

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What Happened on Brendok? (Acolyte Deep Dive) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,632 Jun 13, 2024

We just got the Osha version of what happened when Mae started a fire and "destroyed everything," but what REALLY happened in The Acolyte when the Jedi and the Witches faced off again? We'll consider that in our deep dive today. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE: "Destiny" Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,631 Jun 12, 2024

"Destiny" - the third episode of The Acolyte - shows us the origins of the trouble at the heart of this season. It also deepens that mystery a bit and turns some pre-existing Star Wars tropes on their ears. Our 7-takeaway breakdown is here... Punch it!

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Patrick Cotnoir Interview (Part 2 of 2) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,630 Jun 11, 2024

The documentary drops today! I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story is out now on VOD, and I'm talking with co-producer Patrick Cotnoir about it in this second half of our conversation. (The first half was yesterday, where we talked about Connor and the George Lucas Talk Show, which is what the doc is about.) Punch it!

Links for all the stuff we talked about in the interview:

Documentary website: https://imgeorgelucas.com/

Patrick's website: https://www.patrickcotnoir.com/ Patrick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotnoir Patrick's X/Twitter: https://x.com/patrickcotnoir

George Lucas Talk Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGeorgeLucasTalkShow/

"The Naboo Movie" (a live reading of The Phantom Menace): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ba36o4MSS4

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Patrick Cotnoir Interview (Part 1 of 2) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,629 Jun 10, 2024

"I'm 'George Lucas'*: A Connor Ratliff Story" is a new documentary about The George Lucas Talk Show, being released on VOD tomorrow! I got to talk with co-host/producer/talent booker Patrick Cotnoir about the show and the doc, and today's episode features the first half of our conversation. Punch it!

Here are the links for all the stuff we talked about in the interview:

Documentary website: https://imgeorgelucas.com/

Patrick's website: https://www.patrickcotnoir.com/ Patrick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cotnoir Patrick's X/Twitter: https://x.com/patrickcotnoir

George Lucas Talk Show: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGeorgeLucasTalkShow/

"The Naboo Movie" (a live reading of The Phantom Menace): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ba36o4MSS4

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What's the "Barash Vow"? (Acolyte Deep Dive) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,628 Jun 09, 2024

From context clues in The Acolyte's "Revenge/Justice" episode, you can probably figure out that a Jedi might take the "Barash Vow" when they've done something very wrong. On today's deep dive show, we'll dig into the details - and what it means for the rest of the season. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE: Revenge / Justice Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,627 Jun 08, 2024

"Revenge/Justice" is the second chapter of The Acolyte, and if we weren't sure whether the Jedi did a bad, bad thing 16 years ago, the signs are really pointing to YES after the events of this episode. Our 7-takeaway breakdown is on tap today... Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE 1x1: Story Timelines | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,626 Jun 07, 2024

We had a lot of "six years" this and "two years" that and "eight years" the other in the first episode of The Acolyte. So on our deep dive episode related to "Lost / Found," I'm going to sort things out so we have a clearer timeframe reference for the rest of the series. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE S1E1: Lost / Found Breakdown | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,625 Jun 06, 2024

Let's get into it! "Lost / Found" is the first episode of The Acolyte, and not only does it dispense with one hotly-discussed mystery, it doubles down with a bigger related reveal. So we'll talk about what the season is *really* about as we break down this initial entry. Punch it!

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THE ACOLYTE Premiere: Non-Spoiler First Reactions | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,624 Jun 05, 2024

Mysteries revealed! Fighting High Republic Jedi! Terrific music! Super-abrupt episode endings! All this and more on our first Acolyte episode, and the only non-spoiler one we're doing - including how this one, unlike Ahsoka or Andor, didn't need to have a two-episode premiere. Punch it!

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Morgan Elsbeth/Barriss Offee: Compare and Contrast | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,623 Jun 04, 2024

No Acolyte spoilers today! We'll dig into the premiere tomorrow. For now, we'll wrap up our coverage of Tales of the Empire with a compare-and-contrast episode, evaluating the differences in the two sets of stories featuring Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth. Punch it!

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"The Way Out” (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,622 Jun 03, 2024

We're keeping away from Acolyte spoilers by checking out Tales of the Empire! Toyda, we're covering the last of the episodes, "The Way Out," which jumps us into the future with Barriss and Lyn/the Fourth Sister, but ends ambiguously - or does it? Punch it!

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Leaving the Dark Path (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,621 Jun 02, 2024

Yoda sure made it seem like going to the dark side was all-consuming, and that there was no coming back from it. But is that really true? Barriss Offee's experience in Tales of the Empire is just the latest example of how that's not the case. We'll discuss this in our deep dive episode tied to "Realization," and even bring in Anakin for comparison. Punch it!

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Star Wars June 2024: What's Coming This Month! | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,620 Jun 01, 2024

The long wait is about to end! We're getting five episodes of The Acolyte this month, and new releases in other media are also very High Republic focused. Let's discuss what's coming in the galaxy of Star Wars storytelling for June 2024. Punch it!

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“Realization” (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,619 May 31, 2024

"Realization" is the right word for this Barriss Offee episode of Tales of the Empire, as Barriss finally understands that there are worse things in the galaxy than the Jedi Order - and not only did she help enable it, but she also became a part of it. Punch it!

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The Barriss Offee Backstory (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,618 May 30, 2024

We don't see a lot of Barriss Offee in previous Star Wars storytelling. Her main appearances are in two arcs of the Clone Wars series - but both of them have far-reaching consequences. We'll recap those details in our deep-dive episode... Punch it!

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“Devoted” (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,617 May 29, 2024

Let's flip over to the Barriss Offee side of Tales of the Empire! "Devoted" is the first episode, and we learn how Barriss went from Republic prisoner to Imperial inquisitor. Our 7-takeaway breakdown episode is here... Punch it!

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“The Path of Hate” (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,616 May 28, 2024

As opposed to "Fear" and "Anger" before it, "The Path of Hate" - the final Morgan Elsbeth episode in Tales of the Empire - answers comparartively minor questions and reminds us of much bigger questions without resolving them. But it's still fun to watch... Punch it!

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TIE Defender: The Empire's Deadliest Starfighter | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,615 May 27, 2024

The TIE Defender turns 30 in Legends this year, and 10 in Canon! In Tales of the Empire, we learn a crucial detail about this deadly starfighter - namely, that it was designed by Morgan Elsbeth. On today's deep-dive episode, we're going to explore its Legends and Canon history. Punch it!

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“The Path of Anger” (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,614 May 26, 2024

"The Path of Anger" is the second of three episodes featuring Morgan Eslbeth in Tales of the Empire, and it's especially notable for what it reveals about her backstory without directly *telling* us certain elements of her backstory. Today, our 7-takeaway breakdown... Punch it!

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Is There "Light" Magick on Dathomir? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,613 May 25, 2024

Dathomir has always been associated with dark magick. But in "The Path of Fear" from Tales of the Empire, we see sorcery that appears to be drawing from a lighter source. What gives? We'll discuss on our deep-dive episode. Punch it!

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"The Path of Fear" (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,612 May 24, 2024

While we're waiting for the Acolyte premiere, let's talk about Tales of the Empire! We'll start with "The Path of Fear," the first of the Morgan Elsbeth episodes, which is basically her villain origin story and shows how she survived the Battle of Dathomir. Punch it!

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The Acolyte: Full Court Public Press! | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,611 May 23, 2024

Lucasfilm released two new video clips for The Acolyte yesterday, and at the pace they've been dropping videos, it sure does seem like there's a different kind of promotion strategy happening here. We'll talk about the whys, and the latest whats... Punch it!

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The Acolyte: Duality Revealed? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,610 May 22, 2024

A short Acolyte video that seemed too spoilery for prime time has had the relevant part of that assessment added to "Plan," a new spot on the Star Wars YouTube channel. So we'll talk about it after all, as part of an emerging theme of the show: Duality. Punch it!

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Wampa Cave Heist: How Would You Handle It? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,609 May 21, 2024

We're exploring another Star Wars Conversation Card question, and I want to hear your answers! This one involves a rare artifact hidden in a wampa cave - how would you go about recovering it, and what is it? I'll go first... Punch it!

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Podracing in Star Wars and The Phantom Menace | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,608 May 20, 2024

Today's episode is our monthly installment of 25th anniversary episodes about The Phantom Menace! We're building on the sports-related things we've been talking about in recent episodes, as well as how rare podcacing is in other Star Wars media. Punch it!

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Star Wars Hunters: Huttball and Legends Co-Existence | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,607 May 19, 2024

"Huttball" is allegedly the galaxy's favorite game - but its first canon appearance is in Star Wars Hunters. And prior to that, it was only in The Old Republic video game! We'll talk about its history, which leads to some thoughts about how canon and legends storytelling *could* co-exist together. Punch it!

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Star Wars Hunters and the Galaxy of Sports | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,606 May 18, 2024

It's one thing to consider Star Wars Hunters as an Overwatch/Apex Legends kind of game. It's another to consider the meta-narrative of sports in the Star Wars galaxy, and how Hunters is continuing a thread that started with The Phantom Menace and has accelerated in the Disney era. Punch it!

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How NOT to Draw R2-D2 Review | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,605 May 17, 2024

The little gift Star Wars fans got on the Disney Channel's YouTube channel on May the 4th was a delightfully rewatchable two minutes of animated fun. It's "How NOT to Draw R2-D2," and I'll share a bunch of reasons why it's awesome on today's show. Punch it!

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May the 12th Be With You Review | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,604 May 16, 2024

The "May the 12th" Simpsons Star Wars short on Disney+ has its share of moments that will probably make you smile, but it's not a can't-miss thing. And in all honesty, for this being a Mother's Day thing, they do Marge dirty throughout. Punch it!

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A Rare Mid-Month Star Wars News Update | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,603 May 15, 2024

There's so much more happening in the month of May related to Star Wars storytelling than I fully clocked when we did our first-of-the-month episode! So we're updating now, and (with lots of advance warning) talking about a spoiler-y new Acolyte spot. Punch it!

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Acolyte Trailer Misdirection? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,602 May 14, 2024

A new commercial spot for The Acolyte hit the Star Wars YouTube channel (on a Saturday?) and shows us more of the fight between Mae and Master Indara. But between this and the trailers we've received so far, are we being subjected to intentional misdirection? Punch it!

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How Star Wars Became Famous: Cass Sunstein Interview Part 2 | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,601 May 13, 2024

Today, it's the second half of my conversation with Cass Sunstein, the author of the upcoming "How to Become Famous." And yes, that includes talking about how Star Wars became famous, too, back in the day... Punch it!

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How Star Wars Became Famous: Cass Sunstein Interview Part 1 | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,600 May 12, 2024

Cass Sunstein returns to the podcast! His upcoming book, "How to Become Famous," explores the elements that contribute to wild success - and we're going to talk about how that applies to Star Wars. Today, the first half of our conversation... Punch it!

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The Sith in The Acolyte: Inspired by "Abeloth"? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,599 May 11, 2024

People are making a connection between the Sith at the end of the latest Acolyte trailer and a horrific dark-side entity from Legends that's also connected to the Mortis gods. I'm going to try to flag what you need to know, out of nine novels worth of background, in less than 10 minutes... Punch it!

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The Acolyte, and the Sith Shrine Under the Jedi Temple | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,598 May 10, 2024

In the prequel trilogy, Yoda and Mace Windu discussed the idea of the Jedi's powers being diminshed. Could it be because the Jedi Temple on Coruscant was built over a Sith Shrine? And Jedi were inside it at least as recently as 100 years before The Acolyte series? Punch it!

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Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive Book Review | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,597 May 09, 2024

"Return of the Jedi: A Visual Archive" brings together the best of "Art of" books, visual dictionaries, reference books, and "making of" books, while tying into all sorts of new Star Wars storytelling, to create a fresh reference book for a new generation of fans. Punch it!

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Star Wars News: Skeleton Crew, Rogue Squadron, and More | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,596 May 08, 2024

A Skeleton Crew debut date! A Rogue Squadron update! Plus, I listened to the Disney investor call for Star Wars news so you wouldn't have to! Here's what you need to know in one fell swoop. Punch it!

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The Acolyte's FORCE WITCHES: Light Side Force Users? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,595 May 07, 2024

We're still talking about the second trailer for The Acolyte! Something Mother Aniseya says near the end of the trailer, like Qimir's mini-monologue near the beginning, turns what we think we know on its head. Are these "Force witches" actually working on the light side of the Force - and, just maybe, on the right side of history? Punch it!

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THE ACOLTYE: Second Trailer Highlights | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,594 May 06, 2024

Lucasfilm treated us to a new trailer for The Acolyte on Star Wars Day! And the talk of the socials is Qimir, who has a line of dialogue that can't be a coincidence. We'll talk about that and other highlights from the new footage on today's show... Punch it!

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Kelly Knox Interview Part 2 of 2: Star Wars Dad Jokes | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,593 May 05, 2024

Happy Revenge of the Fifth, if you're into that Dark Side of the Force kind of thing! We're wrapping up our conversation about Star Wars Dad Jokes today, with the crafter of all those "best worst jokes and puns from a galaxy far, far away," Kelly Knox. Punch it!

Here's where you can learn more about Kelly and her work: https://www.kelly-knox.com

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Kelly Knox Interview Part 1 of 2: Star Wars Dad Jokes | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,592. May 04, 2024

We're thrilled to have Kelly Knox back on the show, and just in time for Star Wars Day! We're talking about her new book, "Star Wars Dad Jokes," filled with "the best worst jokes and puns from a galaxy far, far away." Punch it!

We're also running a May the Fourth givewaway over on TikTok! You could win the POP! COMIC COVERS BOBA FETT #42 from Funko (see it here: https://funko.com/pop-comic-covers-boba-fett-%2342/76087.html). It's open to US residents only, and all you have to do is be a follower of Star Wars 7x7 on TikTok (https://tiktok.com/@sw7x7) and like the video that talks about the giveaway (which is here: https://www.tiktok.com/@sw7x7/video/7364986151070911787), by no later than 11:59pm ET on Monday, May 6, 2024. I'll pick a winner at random on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

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Bad Batch S3E15 “THE CAVALRY HAS ARRIVED” Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,591 May 03, 2024

We're continuing our conversation about the series finale of The Bad Batch! Today, our 7-takeaway breakdown of the double-sized last episode, "The Cavalry Has Arrived." And the "cavalry" was all of them, for each other. Punch it!

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Bad Batch Series Finale: Top 7 Highlights | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,590 May 02, 2024

It's all over! The Bad Batch went out with a bang, with shocks and surprises, and with moving moments that beautifully wrapped up the series. Today, we're talking about the top 7 highlights of this super-sized finale. Punch it!

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Star Wars May 2024: What’s Coming This Month! | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,589 May 01, 2024

The series finale of The Bad Batch! The countdown to The Acolyte! Star Wars Day! It's a pretty big month in the world of Star Wars storytelling, and we're here to get you ready for it. (No BB spoilers, either.) Here's our look ahead at May 2024. Punch it!

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