Best Starwarsloosecanon Podcasts (2024)

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Death Watch Arc - Kicking off the Battle for Mandalore! | Essential Clone Wars 40:23

8d ago40:23

40:23

In this Essential Clone Wars series episode, I review the Death Watch arc. These episodes happen during Season 2 episodes 12-14. Listen in to learn how the battle for Mandalore gets kicked off with Death Watch, the Mandalorians, the Sith, and Obi-Wan and Anakin all in the mix!

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Essential Clone Wars: Geonosis 37:27

24d ago37:27

37:27

Welcome to part 4 of the Essential Clone Wars series! In today's episode we review the Geonosis arc spanning season 2 episodes 5-8. This is a memorable arc for its variety and unexpected narrative, ranging from sprawling battles to horror genre-inspired suspense and action. If you are curious to learn about Geonosians or hungry for Master Luminara …

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Essential Clone Wars: Holocron Heist 38:44

3M ago38:44

38:44

Welcome to the 3rd episode in our Essential Clone Wars series. This is arguably our most intriguing arc yet, but I bet we'll be saying that more often as we get later in the show. Holocron Heist brings Darth Sidious' machinations into focus when he hires Cad Bane to steal a holocron from the Jedi Temple! Listen as we review the biggest moments from…

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Essential Clone Wars: Ryloth Arc 33:08

3M ago33:08

33:08

This is the second episode in our Essential Clone Wars series! The Ryloth arc occurs in season 1 episodes 19-21. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-by-play of the biggest moments of each episode. Not only that, but we recap the most important takeaways and review the arc as a whole…

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Essential Clone Wars: Malevolence 44:15

4M ago44:15

44:15

This is the first in a multi-episode series where we review the essential arcs of The Clone Wars TV show! The Malevolence arc occurs in season 1 episodes 2-4. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-by-play of the biggest moments of each episode. Not only that, but we recap the most imp…

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Ahsoka and the True Meaning of Balance 56:56

5M ago56:56

56:56

Your co-hosts Chris and Nick return to discuss our favorite moments, standout performances, and lore ramifications of the new Disney+ show Ahsoka. You'll also hear our thoughts on how Ahsoka sheds new light on major themes of Star Wars. Listen now and you'll also hear about Magic Mind, the world's first productivity drink! You can get it at: https:…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 3 46:51

9M ago46:51

46:51

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 3 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! (Sorry for the delay on publishing this episode!) Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecano…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 2 52:54

10M ago52:54

52:54

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 2 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitter Facebook…

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Star Wars 1313 - LucasArts' Last Gasp 1:22:18

11M ago1:22:18

1:22:18

LucasArts was one of the most successful video game developers of the 80s and 90s, delivering several classics such as Pipe Dream (1989), The Secret of Monkey Island (1990), Day of the Tentacle (1993), and X-wing versus TIE Fighter (1997). But in the 2000s LucasArts struggled to maintain its prominence in the industry. They came up with one of thei…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 1 21:45

11M ago21:45

21:45

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitter Facebook Instagram…

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The Trade Federation or Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels 1:05:17

12M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Today's episode discusses the play, The Trade Federation or Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels. You can catch the next performance at the Otherworld Theatre in Chicago, Il from April 28th to May 13th on Fridays and Saturdays. We are joined by the writer of the play, Andy Boyd, and its director Blake Hood to talk about the pl…

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Dark and Gritty Canon 58:16

1y ago58:16

58:16

Do it again, but this time darker and grittier. We tell the story of Star Wars Underworld, a canceled TV show that would take place after the events of Revenge of the Sith, and discuss its impact on the Star Wars universe.

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Andor Review + Trivia 1:42:28

1+ y ago1:42:28

1:42:28

Star Wars explores uncharted territory with Andor, a very character-driven narrative in live-action. Its viewership is believed to be lower than The Mandalorian's and Obi-Wan Kenobi, but fans raved about this series's first season. Chris Higgins, Zack Wildman, Storm Duper, and Nick Oswald discuss the best performances, characters, relationships, an…

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What if Star Wars Made a Horror Movie? 1:23:14

1+ y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Zack Wildman returns to the show to share three amazingly spooky creepypastas along with guest Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars. Our host Chris Higgins pitches a horror movie set in the Star Wars universe where in an alternate timeline, Obi-Wan is killed by Darth Maul instead of Qui-Gon Jinn. This change of events has significant repercussions for…

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Unexpected Character Archetypes of Star Wars 1:08:54

1+ y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Writers use character archetypes to help simplify and structure their narratives. They aid in emphasizing characters' various dimensions and streamline the plot when used effectively. In today's episode, our hosts Chris Higgins, Zack Wildman, and Storm Duper discuss their favorite archetypes and how they apply to some of the biggest and more obscur…

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Star Wars' Biggest Retcons 1:47:31

1+ y ago1:47:31

1:47:31

If Star Wars is (in)famous for anything, it's for its retcons. For better or worse, LucasFilm has changed the content, and we are not just talking about Legends. Listen as our hosts Chris Higgins and Zack Wildman discuss the most impactful retcons in the franchise and what they mean. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarslo…

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Obi Wan Kenobi Theory - You Can Stop at Anytime 1:01:57

2y ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Nick Oswald is back (!) to share his theory about our favorite new Star Wars series on Disney+. Buckle up buckaroos, this one's deep, man.By Christopher Higgins, Nick Oswald

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3 Review 29:26

2y ago29:26

29:26

In this episode, I review the first three episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+.

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Why Millennials Love Star Wars 33:35

2y ago33:35

33:35

I think we take it for granted that so many millennials are fans of Star Wars even though we weren't alive when the original trilogy was released. This episode examines how LucasFilm created so many fans out of Generation Y. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Credits Theme song performed by Charl…

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Who Is Obi-Wan Kenobi? 23:42

2y ago23:42

23:42

The Wise Magician. The Mentor. The Hero. Let's figure out the essence of this character based on what we know so far because the new Disney+ show is likely to change our perception of Obi-Wan forever.

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Generational Divide in Star Wars and Obi-Wan Preview 1:31:02

2y ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Today's guest, Ninety7Bravo and Producer Chris discuss how different generations view Star Wars and why we aren't quite all on the same page. You'll also hear our thoughts on what to expect from the Disney+ show coming up in May, Obi-Wan. See more of Ninety7Bravo: https://bio.link/Ninety7Bravo Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.…

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Passive Income in Star Wars - 7 Side Hustles to Quit Your 9-5 1:24:56

2y ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Mining on Kessel got you down? Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars and I got you covered. It's time to stop working for the man and start working for yourself. Water mongering practically prints money and is so easy. Become a Death Star architect like Director Krennic! Provided you know how to avoid political sabotage, it can make you rich! You defin…

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The Armies of Star Wars: the First Order vs the Resistance 1:27:18

2y ago1:27:18

1:27:18

Welcome to a new series from Loose Canon, The Armies of Star Wars, where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. There is so much going on behind the scenes when it comes to the third Star Wars trilogy, you could be forgiven for being confused about it. On top of that, much of the supplemental content…

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The Armies of Star Wars: the Empire vs. the Rebel Alliance 1:14:43

2y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Welcome to a new series from Loose Canon called the Armies of Star Wars where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. Did you think you knew everything there was to know about the Empire and the Alliance because you watched the moves? Think again. There's a whole lot more beneath the surface that the …

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The Armies of Star Wars: the Republic vs the Separatists 1:33:58

2y ago1:33:58

1:33:58

Welcome to a NEW series from Loose Canon called the Armies of Star Wars where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. In this episode, we discuss the main features of the Separatists and the Republic armies and what their main strengths and weaknesses were. We also talk about the origins of each army,…

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Whatever Happened to Kamino and the Clones? 34:24

2+ y ago34:24

34:24

Attack of the Clones and The Clone Wars tv show told us much about the origin and life of the clones, but we have been left mostly in the dark about their decline, until now. The Dave Filoni-helmed animated show, The Bad Batch follows a small group of "defective" clones as they resist the new Empire, but this tale reveals much more than that. Liste…

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How Star Wars Conquered the Universe 1:18:15

3y ago1:18:15

1:18:15

How Star Wars Conquered the Universe: The Past Present and Future of a Multibillion Dollar Franchise is a book written by Chris Taylor. As you might have guessed by the title, it examines the Star Wars franchise through the years. In this episode, we share insights and surprising behind-the-scenes details we learned from reading it! Watch us record…

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Let's Get High with the Republic 1:09:26

3y ago1:09:26

1:09:26

A new era of Star Wars is here! Lucasfilm has started to release a new slate of High Republic content set 300 years before the Battle of Yavin, a time when the Republic and the Jedi were at their peak and the Outer Rim territories were largely unsettled. In today's podcast, we are here to get you up-to-speed on the books and comics that tell the st…

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Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 16 55:32

3+ y ago55:32

55:32

Let's talk about that guy and the scene where our friend leaves with him and whether or not we feel certain feelings about that happening. Theoretically. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Ca…

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Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 15 46:25

3+ y ago46:25

46:25

Since this is the 7th episode of the season, we're obligated to take an article of clothing off once during the recording. Thems the rules. Talk to Favreau or Filoni. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *…

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Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 14 40:42

3+ y ago40:42

40:42

Just the canonboys on this one, breaking down the return of our favorite Star Wars loser. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle fr…

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Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 13 50:38

3+ y ago50:38

50:38

We're joined by our favorite fake cousin Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars Radio to discuss The Mandalorian Chapter 13 AKA The Jedi and the debut of live action Ahsoka Tano. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month …

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Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 12 37:38

3+ y ago37:38

37:38

We review and discuss The Mandalorian Chapter 12 AKA The Siege. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get t…

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Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 11 37:42

3+ y ago37:42

37:42

Listen to our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 11 AKA The Heiress. Almost everyone is super hyped about this episode, so what's all the fuss about? We breakdown why Star Wars fans are so excited, but also how the newest developments could be holding the show back. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subsc…

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Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 10 31:28

3+ y ago31:28

31:28

Our esteemed hosts chat about and review Chapter 10 of the Mandalorian (AKA The Passenger).

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Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 9 44:34

3+ y ago44:34

44:34

Our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 9 With special guest Todd Garcia from Sipping from the Fire Hose. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a c…

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Ride the Blurrg - Season 2 Prediction Hype 4:57

3+ y ago4:57

4:57

Only a coupla hours now. Letme get my predictions on tape so you can marvel how right I am later.

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What if Star Wars Went Back to the Future? 1:16:14

4y ago1:16:14

1:16:14

Putting a spin on our What if _____ Made a Star War series, our esteemed host Nick Oswald presents a Star Wars movie inspired by Back to the Future you won't want to miss. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets Patreon: give us your pity money and get the…

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How the Date System Works 46:43

4y ago46:43

46:43

We explain the differences between the date systems in Star Wars, the pros and cons of each, and which one we like the best. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/mont…

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What Are the Lightsaber Combat Forms? 49:17

4y ago49:17

49:17

Although some say hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, a lightsaber wielded by the right master can be an extremely effective means of defense against an enemy. However, a Jedi must learn one if not many of the lightsaber combat forms to advance through the order and become a Jedi Master. We examine thes…

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What if Quentin Tarantino Made a Star War? 1:11:33

4y ago1:11:33

1:11:33

In this episode of What if ____ Made a Star War, special guest Tom Bambara weighs in on his favorite filmmaker: Quentin Tarantino. LOTS OF BAD LANGUAGE AHEAD. Alternate title: What If a Pile of Cocaine Made a Star War. For each episode of this new series, one of our esteemed hosts will pitch a Star Wars film to the other co-hosts who will act as Di…

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What if David Fincher Made a Star War? 1:01:59

4y ago1:01:59

1:01:59

In this episode of What if ____ Made a Star War, Loose Canon boy Patrick Ebersole pitches a movie directed by David Fincher to his co-hosts who act as executives of Lucasfilm and Disney. Will Patrick get his movie greenlit? For each episode of this new series, one of our esteemed hosts will pitch a Star Wars film to the other co-hosts who will act …

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Dual of the Fates: Should Jedi be Allowed to Reproduce? 19:19

4y ago19:19

19:19

What! Another new series from the Canon boys!?!? Dual of the Fates For each episode of this new series, a couple of our hosts will debate a question which is submitted by one of our canonball listeners. This week, Chris and Alex take on whether Jedi should be poppin out younglings. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloos…

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How Critics Got Empire Strikes Back All Wrong 1:05:29

4y ago1:05:29

1:05:29

To celebrate May the 4th, we look back to 1980 to ponder some of the worst and misguided critical reviews and fan feedback on The Empire Strikes Back. Link to starwars.com article: https://www.starwars.com/news/critical-opinion-the-empire-strikes-back-original-reviews Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/sub…

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Who Is Ahsoka Tano? 59:00

4y ago59:00

59:00

For a character not even mentioned in any of the movies, Ahsoka Tano sure is an important character in Star Wars. In today's episode of Star Wars Loose Canon, we unpack the origins of this character and how she has made such an impact on the lore. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Pa…

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Dual of the Fates: Should There Be An R-Rated Star Wars Movie? 17:40

4y ago17:40

17:40

What! Another new series from the Canon boys!?!? Dual of the Fates For each episode of this new series, a couple of our hosts will debate a question which is submitted by one of our canonball listeners. This week, Chris and Alex take on whether there should be an R-rated Star Wars movie. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwa…

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What if Christopher Nolan Made a Star War? 1:06:10

4y ago1:06:10

1:06:10

For each episode of this new series, one of our esteemed hosts will pitch a Star Wars film to the other co-hosts who will act as Disney and Lucasfilm executives. Each pitch will include a different director they would like to see helm the movie, the story, budget, fan-service, big setpiece, merchandise and anything else that will persuade the other…

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How Jedi Training Works with Perri Nemiroff 1:00:57

4y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

What does it take to become a Jedi? A lot more than you may have realized. We talk in-depth about what goes into the training of a full-fledged Jedi with guest co-host Perri Nemiroff of Collider.com! Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets Patreon: give us…

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Dual of the Fates: Ideal Star Wars Viewing Order 33:25

4y ago33:25

33:25

What! Another new series from the Canon boys!?!? Dual of the Fates For each episode of this new series, a couple of our hosts will debate a question which is submitted by one of our canonball listeners. This week, Nick and Alex take on which viewing order is ideal for someone totally new to Star Wars. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: htt…

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The True Canon (Check the Date) 19:34

4y ago19:34

19:34

In honor of April Fools (and his own long-running jokes), Alex reads an edited version of a Robert Velarde essay on why the Star Wars worldview is twisted.

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