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Star Wars Generations Podcast • Beyond the Screen

A millennial, Gen Z’er, and Gen X’er walk into a cantina…

Each of us came into Star Wars in our own way, at our own time, and there is so much we can learn from each other when those differences fuel conversation, not conflict. Join Erin, Matthew, and Alex as we share our love for the galaxy far, far away on the Star Wars Generations Podcast!

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Latest Episodes:

The Bad Batch • S3 E1-3: ‘Confined’, ‘Paths Unknown’, ‘Shadows of Tantiss’ Feb 24, 2024

Show notes

Join hosts Matthew Fox and Erin McGowan as they dive deep into the first three episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, season three. They analyze key plot points, discuss character arcs and development, explore major themes, and speculate on what's to come in the rest of the season. Whether you're a diehard Star Wars fan or just enjoy compelling storytelling, this episode offers insight that will leave you eagerly anticipating the next episodes.Key Questions Discussed:

How did Omega and Crosshair end up imprisoned and what is their dynamic like now?
What do the experiments at Hemlock's lab imply about Palpatine’s motivations regarding cloning technology?
How does the horror vibe of the vine planet tie into larger themes of scientific amorality in the show?
What does Emery's perspective reveal about the complex power dynamics under oppression?
Does Omega’s compassion for Crosshair and Emery reveal a character flaw or moral strength?

Other Topics Covered:

Speculation about Omega’s origins and Force sensitivity
Analysis of villains like Dr. Hemlock and their detachment from consequences
The emotional significance of the Bad Batch being split up
Importance of clone identity and found family in the show
How the squad’s coordinated escape plan connects them despite past conflict
Clone aging and the introduction of young clone characters

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You can find more about Alex Kormann’s work on Instagram or on his website.
To see more of Erin McGowan’s cosplay adventures and fandom thoughts, check out her Instagram or Tiktok.

Want to support the podcast AND get ad-free episodes and bonus content? Become a supporting member of The Ethical Panda Podcasts! Members get access to bonus content with (almost) every ad-free episode of this and my other podcast, Star Wars Universe Podcast, and we’ll be adding more benefits soon, including access to live streams!You can subscribe for $5 a month, or get a discount with an annual membership for $55.Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show and all things Ethical Panda. Visit our home on TruStory FM to learn more.

The Bad Batch • Season 3 Primer / The Bad Batch • Season 2 Wrap-Up • Rebroadcast Feb 20, 2024

Show notes

It’s Erin’s world - we’re just living in it! With Matthew and Alex unavailable, Erin McGowan (Lady Tano Presents) goes over the key characters and plot points of Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 2 and all the reasons she's so excited for the upcoming season 3. Her mini episode leads into a rebroadcast of our The Bad Batch Season 2 Wrap Up episode we did after the last season finished.Whether you're a diehard Batcher, or you've never seen an episode but might check out season 3, this is the episode for you!Bonus Content for Members: Erin talks about the 2010 book Star Wars: Red Harvest by Joe Schreiber. Force zombies? Force zombies!
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You can find more about Alex Kormann’s work on Instagram or on his website.
To see more of Erin McGowan’s cosplay adventures and fandom thoughts, check out her Instagram or Tiktok.

Want to support the podcast AND get ad-free episodes and bonus content? Become a supporting member of The Ethical Panda Podcasts! Members get access to bonus content with (almost) every ad-free episode of this and my other podcast, Star Wars Universe Podcast, and we’ll be adding more benefits soon, including access to live streams!You can subscribe for $5 a month, or get a discount with an annual membership for $55.Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show and all things Ethical Panda. Visit our home on TruStory FM to learn more.

Attack of the Clones Feb 15, 2024

Show notes

Could the Galactic Republic have just let the Separatists go? Is Padawan Anakin a romantic figure or a walking red flag? Does Jango Fett get a bad rap, and can we find things in this movie to love, and how freaking cool were seismic charges?Alex, Erin, & Matthew dive into Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. We explore the above questions and more, including:Was Count Dooku right in what he said to Obi-Wan Kenobi? Did he intend to join with Kenobi against Darth Sidious?
What draws Padmé to Anakin, and why can she look past his murder of the Tusken Raiders?
What does this movie teach us about the hubris of the Jedi, and the number of Jedi Masters who ignored Anakin's warning signs?
Why does Matthew call lightsaber-wielding Yoda a bouncing green ball of ableism?
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Visit Star Wars Generations on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!
You can find more about Alex Kormann’s work on Instagram or on his website.
To see more of Erin McGowan’s cosplay adventures and fandom thoughts, check out her Instagram or Tiktok.

Want to support the podcast AND get ad-free episodes and bonus content? Become a supporting member of The Ethical Panda Podcasts! Members get access to bonus content with (almost) every ad-free episode of this and my other podcast, Star Wars Universe Podcast, and we’ll be adding more benefits soon, including access to live streams!You can subscribe for $5 a month, or get a discount with an annual membership for $55.Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show and all things Ethical Panda. Visit our home on TruStory FM to learn more.

The Phantom Menace Feb 08, 2024

Show notes

Join hosts Erin McGowan, Alex Kormann, and Matthew Fox as they discuss Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. What was our first viewing of the movie like? How have our feelings on it changed over the years? We discuss what we liked and what didn’t work for us, how the movie fit into the version of the past the Original Trilogy paints, and then dive into ethical questions such as the nature of the Force, was Qui-Gon Jinn wrong to try and use mind tricks on Watto, and why Natalie Portman’s Queen Amidala was giving side eye flirts to a 9 year old Anakin Skywalker.
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Visit Star Wars Generations on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!
You can find more about Alex Kormann’s work on Instagram or on his website.
To see more of Erin McGowan’s cosplay adventures and fandom thoughts, check out her Instagram or Tiktok.

Want to support the podcast AND get ad-free episodes and bonus content? Become a supporting member of The Ethical Panda Podcasts! Members get access to bonus content with (almost) every ad-free episode of this and my other podcast, Star Wars Universe Podcast, and we’ll be adding more benefits soon, including access to live streams!You can subscribe for $5 a month, or get a discount with an annual membership for $55.Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show and all things Ethical Panda. Visit our home on TruStory FM to learn more.

Rebels • S4 E15 — Final Episode Feb 01, 2024

Show notes

Join host Matthew Fox and guests Riki Hayashi and Sarah Hayashi as we discuss the Star Wars Rebels series finale, "Family Reunion and Farewell." They explore the events of the last episode, analyze key character arcs, praise the show's found family theme, and share their thoughts on what makes it a satisfying conclusion.

Overview of the finale's plot wrapping up the Lothal storyline and showing where the characters end up 5 years later after Return of the Jedi
Strong performances from recurring guests like Hondo and satisfaction seeing secondary characters return
Excellent portrayal of Emperor Palpatine by Ian McDermid and Ezra resisting his manipulation
Callus completing his redemption arc and earning Zeb's trust and love
The show's found family theme mirrored in the Ghost crew's connections versus Thrawn and the Empire's isolation
Powerful ending for the Clone troopers Gregor and Rex fighting for a cause they believe in
Ezra foregoing temptation to have his parents revived to stay true to his found family
Hera, Rex and Zeb/Callus' roles in the later Rebellion and New Republic

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Visit Star Wars Generations on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!
You can find more about Alex Kormann’s work on Instagram or on his website.
To see more of Erin McGowan’s cosplay adventures and fandom thoughts, check out her Instagram or Tiktok.

Want to support the podcast AND get ad-free episodes and bonus content? Become a supporting member of The Ethical Panda Podcasts! Members get access to bonus content with (almost) every ad-free episode of this and my other podcast, Star Wars Universe Podcast, and we’ll be adding more benefits soon, including access to live streams!You can subscribe for $5 a month, or get a discount with an annual membership for $55.Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show and all things Ethical Panda. Visit our home on TruStory FM to learn more.

Original Trilogy In Review Jan 25, 2024

Show notes

We wrap up our discussion of the Star Wars original trilogy—things we noticed, favorite characters and storylines, issues, and parts of which we want more.Key Discussion Points

Our greater appreciation for the original trilogy and characters like Han, Luke, and Leia after analyzing them more closely as adults
We examine issues around the "Slave Leia" outfit and the need for more diversity in the original trilogy casts
Lucas was a creative visionary but needed editors and collaborators to refine his ideas into an accessible story
The trilogy holds up well as a coherent narrative, more so than the prequels or sequels
Highlights include the droids as connective threads and Greek chorus, the consistent humor of C-3PO, and Mark Hamill's layered performance as Luke

Other Topics Covered:

Flaws like the Leia sibling reveal, underdeveloped characters like Chewbacca, and logic gaps around the Falcon being tracked
Possible spinoff shows around characters like Lando Calrissian and backstories of figures like Mon Mothma
Whether a standalone Darth Vader movie is needed or if appearances in other stories would be better
Cosplay charity events for kids with communication disorders

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Visit Star Wars Generations on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!
You can find more about Alex Kormann’s work on Instagram or on his website.
To see more of Erin McGowan’s cosplay adventures and fandom thoughts, check out her Instagram or Tiktok.

Want to support the podcast AND get ad-free episodes and bonus content? Become a supporting member of The Ethical Panda Podcasts! Members get access to bonus content with (almost) every ad-free episode of this and my other podcast, Star Wars Universe Podcast, and we’ll be adding more benefits soon, including access to live streams!You can subscribe for $5 a month, or get a discount with an annual membership for $55.Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show and all things Ethical Panda. Visit our home on TruStory FM to learn more.

Bonus Episode: Bad Batch • S3 Trailer Jan 24, 2024

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The first trailer for season three of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is live, and Alex Kormann joins me to talk about it!Stay tuned for episode coverage of Hunter, Wrecker, Echo, Crosshair, and Omega, starting in February.
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You can find more about Alex Kormann’s work on Instagram or on his website.
To see more of Erin McGowan’s cosplay adventures and fandom thoughts, check out her Instagram or Tiktok.

Want to support the podcast AND get ad-free episodes and bonus content? Become a supporting member of The Ethical Panda Podcasts! Members get access to bonus content with (almost) every ad-free episode of this and my other podcast, Star Wars Universe Podcast, and we’ll be adding more benefits soon, including access to live streams!You can subscribe for $5 a month, or get a discount with an annual membership for $55.Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show and all things Ethical Panda. Visit our home on TruStory FM to learn more.

Feedback Roundup Jan 18, 2024

Show notes

With Matthew delayed by Midwest weather, Alex & Erin dive into some fan questions about Return of the Jedi, the debate over slave/Jabba's slayer Leia, and Alex's continued efforts to work Revenge of the Sith into every conversation possible!Bonus content for members, hear Erin gives her version of a Krayt Dragon roar, while they talk about "Rites," by John Jackson Miller, a short story in From a Certain Point of View: A New Hope.
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Visit Star Wars Generations on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!
You can find more about Alex Kormann’s work on Instagram or on his website.
To see more of Erin McGowan’s cosplay adventures and fandom thoughts, check out her Instagram or Tiktok.

Want to support the podcast AND get ad-free episodes and bonus content? Become a supporting member of The Ethical Panda Podcasts! Members get access to bonus content with (almost) every ad-free episode of this and my other podcast, Star Wars Universe Podcast, and we’ll be adding more benefits soon, including access to live streams!You can subscribe for $5 a month, or get a discount with an annual membership for $55.Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show and all things Ethical Panda. Visit our home on TruStory FM to learn more.

Rebels • S4 E13-14 Jan 11, 2024

Show notes

This week Matthew and Riki discuss two pivotal episodes from season 4 of Star Wars Rebels. In episode 13, "A World Between Worlds," we're introduced to a mystical realm that connects all of time and space in the Star Wars universe. Ezra is able to pull Ahsoka from her fateful duel with Darth Vader in this mystical world between worlds. While captivating visually, Matthew and Riki have some concerns about introducing this level of power over time and space into the Star Wars canon. It could act as an all-powerful plot device or retcon elements, which they worry may undermine storytelling. However, the concept allows Ahsoka to realistically survive and still be unavailable during the original trilogy.Episode 14, "A Fool's Hope," brings together a lovable ragtag group including Hondo, Gregor, Wolffe, and Ketsu to help liberate Lothal. Their fierce loyalty to Ezra feels genuinely earned after years of friendship and camaraderie. Ryder's fake betrayal of the rebels fools both the audience and the arrogant Governor Pryce, contrasting her ego with Grand Admiral Thrawn's true cunning. Visually, a standout moment involves the Loth-wolves' glowing eyes emerging from darkness to terrify the imperials.After the plot discussion, Matthew and Riki go into spoilers, analyzing how these episodes connect to Ahsoka's mysterious absence after Return of the Jedi and her role in the recent Ahsoka TV show. Riki continues to be moved by the special relationship between Ezra and his master Kanan. They also recommend the new Thrawn books for more context on these events. As always, this episode offers thoughtful insight for both casual and diehard fans of Star Wars and its beloved animated series.No member bonus content for this one.
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Visit Star Wars Generations on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!
You can find more about Alex Kormann’s work on Instagram or on his website.
To see more of Erin McGowan’s cosplay adventures and fandom thoughts, check out her Instagram or Tiktok.

Want to support the podcast AND get ad-free episodes and bonus content? Become a supporting member of The Ethical Panda Podcasts! Members get access to bonus content with (almost) every ad-free episode of this and my other podcast, Star Wars Universe Podcast, and we’ll be adding more benefits soon, including access to live streams!You can subscribe for $5 a month, or get a discount with an annual membership for $55.Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show and all things Ethical Panda. Visit our home on TruStory FM to learn more.

2023 Star Wars Year in Review Jan 04, 2024

Show notes

Join hosts Matthew Fox and Erin McGowan, plus regular guest Danielle (Written in the Star Wars), as they recap an exciting year in the Star Wars galaxy! The trio of fans reflects on standout moments from new shows, books, comics and more in 2023.Disney+ series like Ahsoka and The Mandalorian deliver compelling new characters and long-awaited live action appearances. The subtle bonds between Ahsoka and Sabine resonate, while shifty new villain Shin leaves an impression. Seeing legendary strategist Thrawn rendered in live action is a landmark for many devotees of the expanded universe.The group also sings the praises of The Bad Batch's second season and its exploration of the Mandalorian diaspora. The appearance of charismatic clone trooper Mayday is a particular delight. Over in publishing, the Doctor Aphra audio book helps bring that fan-favorite comic character to life in a new medium.It isn't all perfect - some disappointing franchise tie-in books and the continued overlooking of pivotal characters like Satine Kryze leave them wanting. But the hosts find the year marked by diversity of perspective in stories like Rise of the Red Blade.While a few letdowns stick out, overall 2023 offers Star Wars fans new avenues into the galaxy far, far away. Matthew, Erin and Danielle can't wait to see what adventures and revelations 2024 will bring! May the Force be with you!
Member bonus content: our expectations for 2024.
We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you!

Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the rest of the TruStory.FM Podcast
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Facebook: TheEthicalPanda
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Visit Star Wars Generations on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more!
You can find more about Alex Kormann’s work on Instagram or on his website.
To see more of Erin McGowan’s cosplay adventures and fandom thoughts, check out her Instagram or Tiktok.

Want to support the podcast AND get ad-free episodes and bonus content? Become a supporting member of The Ethical Panda Podcasts! Members get access to bonus content with (almost) every ad-free episode of this and my other podcast, Star Wars Universe Podcast, and we’ll be adding more benefits soon, including access to live streams!You can subscribe for $5 a month, or get a discount with an annual membership for $55.Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show and all things Ethical Panda. Visit our home on TruStory FM to learn more.

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