Best Corey Helton Podcasts (2024)

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Roundtable: The Edge of Balance Vol. 3 by Shima Shinya & Daniel Jose Older 1:03:01

8d ago1:03:01

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Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, JG, and Hannah break down their thoughts on The Edge of Balance Vol. 3 by Shima Shinya & Daniel Jose Older, the fourth installment of The High Republic: Edge of Balance series. We get into the incredible horror themes of this manga, the ongoing internal struggle that Azlin Rell faces, a…

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Episode 0: Meet the Hosts of the Youtini Canon Book Club 18:27

2M ago18:27

18:27

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! Enjoy this short interview with the new hosts Emmi, JG, and Hannah as they give Corey and Eric some insights into their Star Wars favorites.By Youtini Podcast Network

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Roundtable: Temptation of the Force by Tessa Gratton 1:01:33

2M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, JG, and Hannah break down their thoughts on Temptation of the Force by Tessa Gratton, the second adult novel of The High Republic Phase III. We dive into the romance between Avar and Elzar, the ongoing war between the Nihil and the Republic, and what all of this means as we get closer a…

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Star Wars Outlaws, Running Moonshine, and NIX! 1:00:17

3M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

This week, we fire up the hype train for STAR WARS OUTLAWS! We cover the new gameplay that was released at Ubisoft Forward, discuss what we're most excited for when it comes to the base game, the DLC, and the potential for Star Wars easter eggs, and we even discuss Corey's family secret involving Prohibition Moonshine.…

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Why We’re Loving The Acolyte, #YordBored, and Kelnacca’s SHAVED HEAD 52:52

3M ago52:52

52:52

This week is all about THE ACOLYTE! We dive into our thoughts about the first half of the season, the audience controversy that's plagued the show, and the ultimate question: Are you #YordHorde or #YordBored? Join us as we talk our wildest theories for the last few episodes of the show and find out a video game secret Charles has been hiding from u…

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Brandon Sanderson Changed Our Lives, Discovering New Mythologies, & The Rise of BookTok 46:08

4M ago46:08

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It's SANDERSON WEEK! On this week's episode, we talk about how Charles got us all into the Mistborn trilogy and reawakened our love of reading. Is fantasy the easiest genre to jump to from scifi? Is the Cosmere better than Star Wars? Will Eric ever finish The Fellowship of the Ring? Whether you've read all of Brandon Sanderson or have never jumped …

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Making Time for Your Friends, Corey is a Phone Psychopath, & Charles’s Social Battery 48:02

4M ago48:02

48:02

This week, we talk about how important it is to keep your friends close! It can be hard to set up game nights or take those trips with your buddies, but the older we get, the more we need to send that text or make that call (unless you're Corey). Join us as we figure out how to navigate a busy schedule with a dwindling social battery, because at th…

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Miami Heat Culture, The Caitlin Clark Effect, & The Storytelling of Sports 50:13

4M ago50:13

50:13

This week, we share the story of how Charles got us all into his obsession with the Miami Heat! We go through our histories as sports fans, why not everyone needs to love basketball, and how Caitlin Clark is poised to give the WNBA its biggest breakthrough in history. Even though we all met through Star Wars, we have loved this evolution into sport…

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Star Wars State of the Union, May the 4th, & Goat Cheese?! 55:20

5M ago55:20

55:20

This week we celebrate May the 4th by going through our Star Wars State of the Union! What are our favorite Star Wars projects? How can the franchise learn from the success of Dune? How much does Corey really know about goat cheese? (a lot). Come enjoy the upcoming holiday with us as we shaer what Star Wars means to us after a very long year!…

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Starting Hobbies in Your 30s, Corey's Sim Rig, & Wes's BIG Surprise! 53:51

5M ago53:51

53:51

This week we dive into the idea of starting new hobbies as we get older. Why is it easier than ever before? How do online communities make new obsessions even more fun? And what in the world does Wes have in his closet? We answer all those questions, dive into the details of Corey's sim rig, and figure out which new hobbies are we trying out next!…

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The New Legacy of the Star Wars Prequels, Fighting Toxicity, & AOL Online 49:48

5M ago49:48

49:48

In this episode of The Youtini Show, we explore the evolving legacy of the Star Wars prequels, tracing their journey from widespread criticism to beloved classics. Join us as we delve into how generational shifts, nostalgia, and the power of community have reshaped our perceptions. Through personal stories and reflections, we celebrate the richness…

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Why Did Youtini and The Living Force Change? The Future of The Show 44:17

6M ago44:17

44:17

Welcome to the first episode of The Youtini Show, formerly known as The Living Force Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to the new podcast feed by searching for The Youtini Show wherever you get your podcasts. We're thrilled to embark on this new journey, exploring not only the expansive universe of Star Wars but also the broader horizons that unite us …

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Coming Soon: The Youtini Show (Previously The Living Force) 0:31

6M ago0:31

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We're back! See you next week for the official reboot of The Youtini Show where we dive into Star Wars, nerd culture, & sports! Be sure to check out the new feed by searching for The Youtini Show wherever you get your podcasts or on YouTube.By Youtini

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Beyond The Living Force - TLF Update 13:44

10M ago13:44

13:44

"Hello there!" It's been a good 2 whole months since our last upload and we'd love to share some quick updates about ourselves and our progress on The Living Force. Big changes are happening and we'd love to let you know what's coming your way!By Youtini

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Goodbye to the Living Force (For Now!) - The Living Force Ep 230 1:15:51

1y ago1:15:51

1:15:51

Since 2019 The Living Force has been delivering our take on Star Wars stories and content to help nerds everywhere dive deeper into the expanded universe. We've grown over the years with audio podcasts, live video, and recorded content and now there's a new horizon to explore. The TLF crew will reflect back on early podcasts, award shows, various h…

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The Future of TLF - The Living Force Ep 229 54:12

1y ago54:12

54:12

We have some amazing changes in the Youtini pipeline and TLF is progressing into a brand new format. The Living Force has been coming to you LIVE for over 3 years, and we love hanging out with our Star Wars family each and every week. A new schedule is headed your way but don't think we are going anywhere; it's going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ev…

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Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade Roundtable- The Living Force Ep 238 1:35:17

1y ago1:35:17

1:35:17

Star Wars Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson will be featured in this edition of Youtini's Roundtable series. We'll discuss how we consumed the story, the character and her importance to Star Wars, and the overall execution of the novel.By Youtini

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Can We Beat Star Wars Book Trivia? The Living Force Ep 227 1:22:10

1y ago1:22:10

1:22:10

You've seen Star Wars trivia before. What episode did Yoda first appear? What are the first words spoken by Darth Maul? But do you know the details behind Star Wars BOOK trivia? Prepare to be astonished as the TLF crew embark on thousands of pages of knowledge to try and beat the Star Wars Book Trivia AI/Sith Lord!…

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Ranking Untold Stories from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi - The Living Force Ep 226 1:37:06

1y ago1:37:06

1:37:06

Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View - Return of the Jedi is a collection of short stories that give us character points of view not scene in the cinematic film. We'll rank each of the stories using TierMaker to give our thoughts on which ones make us want to rewatch the movie most. As always, we're taking our chat into consideration on how we m…

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Youtini Court: Book Rankings on Trial - The Living Force Ep 225 1:09:38

1y ago1:09:38

1:09:38

All Rise! You are in attendance today to witness the rankings review of our beloved Star Wars literature. Youtini has worked painstakingly to derive the most balanced and accurate rankings of Star Wars books available. The TLF prosecution will bring forth their favorite novels and argue their evidence for climbing the ranking system. We'll cross-ex…

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The BEST STAR WARS Canon Books - Ranked - The Living Force Ep 224 1:57:37

1y ago1:57:37

1:57:37

Ranking the BEST Star Wars Canon Books!By Youtini

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Delilah S. Dawson talks Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade! 46:44

1y ago46:44

46:44

Eric sits down with Delilah S. Dawson to discuss her newest book, Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade. The duo dive into the reasons writers are always trying to appease the snakes in their heads, how Iskat Akaris represents a voice for the bullied and misunderstood, and the beauty of flow in every type of art.…

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Do Awards ACTUALLY Matter? The Living Force Ep 223 1:20:58

1y ago1:20:58

1:20:58

The original Star Wars films have progressed into animation, live-action TV shows, and all forms of media over the years with little to show in award hardware. Emmy nominations have recently flooded the Star Wars universe with innovative series such as The Mandalorian, Obi-Wan, and Andor. We'll discuss the history of Star Wars award accomplishments…

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The Star Wars Creatures Draft - The Living Force Ep. 222 1:45:14

1y ago1:45:14

1:45:14

Creatures, Aliens, Monsters. What are your favorites from the Star Wars universe? The TLF crew will select 5 of their most treasured Star Wars creatures and vote on whose squad is the supreme leader!By Youtini

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Did The Rebellion ACTUALLY Win?: The Living Force Ep #221 1:03:30

1y ago1:03:30

1:03:30

The second Death Star was blown to bits and the evil Emperor Palpatine was vanquished! On the moon of Endor, dancing and parties in the trees ensued , and the Rebels celebrated in glorious victory...but had the war just begun? We'll discuss our feelings on the final scenes of Return of the Jedi, the sequel trilogy and additional conflicts from new …

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Star Wars in 2023: The Living Force Ep 220 1:19:06

1y ago1:19:06

1:19:06

What's coming down the hyperspace lanes for Star Wars 2023? The Ahsoka TV Series on Disney+, new books and comics from across the eras, AND the 40th Anniversary of Return of the Jedi. These new releases can slip right by us if we don't get a reminder and what better way to hype up the crowd than with a Star Wars...Refresher.…

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Star Wars Outlaws and Jedi: Survivor - The Living Force Ep 219 1:17:04

1y ago1:17:04

1:17:04

Star Wars gaming is coming through with Star Wars: Jedi Survivor and the newly announced first-ever, open-world Star Wars game, Star Wars Outlaws. We'll talk gameplay, storylines, and characters as we gear up for the release of Outlaws and the future of the Star Wars Jedi series.By Youtini

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Star Wars The High Republic: Path of Vengeance Roundtable - The Living Force Ep 218 1:08:58

1+ y ago1:08:58

1:08:58

Cavan Scott’s YA novel Star Wars The High Republic: Path of Vengeance rounds out this era by adding nefarious context to events many readers have already encountered. Through his exploration of standout characters Marda, Yana, and Matty, Scott reaffirms the necessity of Phase II’s expansion of the horrifying Nameless and further confirms his place …

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Star Wars: Visions Season 2 Roundtable Part 2 - The Living Force Ep #217 1:15:07

1+ y ago1:15:07

1:15:07

Star Wars: Visions Season 2 released on Disney+ May the 4th as an animated anthology series from studios all around the world including South Korea, France, India, Japan, and South Africa for our Part 2 review. The TLF crew will discuss the last 5 episodes of the short film series beginning with "Journey to the Dark Head", "The Spy Dancer", "The Ba…

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The Living Force Ep 216: Star Wars Visions Season 2 Roundtable Part 1 1:11:24

1+ y ago1:11:24

1:11:24

Star Wars: Visions Season 2 released on Disney+ May the 4th as an animated anthology series from studios all around the world including Spain, Ireland, Chile, and the United Kingdom for our Part 1 review. The TLF crew will discuss the first 4 episodes of the short film series beginning with "Sith", "Screecher's Reach", "In the Stars", and finally "…

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The Yoda Years (Canon) - The Living Force Ep #215 1:08:55

1+ y ago1:08:55

1:08:55

"Yoda, you seek Yoda." The wise Jedi Master is in the spotlight this week to celebrate his Canon years with the upcoming release of "Star Wars: Yoda - Dark Rendezvous" Essential Legends Collection. The TLF crew will revisit his impact in the Empire/Exile Era, the reintroduction of his character via CGI in the Prequel Era, and the stories from The H…

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The Living Force Ep 214: The AI Takeover of TLF 1:05:48

1+ y ago1:05:48

1:05:48

The AI overlords have commandeered our controls and TLF is at the mercy of ChatGPT. With our Lord and Savior Eric Organa out of the office this evening, the rest of the crew must adhere to the demands of a computer-generated leader. Star Wars is going purely AI as we generate topics and discussion points from all things Star Wars and try to survive…

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The Living Force Ep 213: What is Your Star Wars? 1:19:05

1+ y ago1:19:05

1:19:05

Star Wars means different things to different people. The multiple avenues of content that have developed over the years since A New Hope helped to create new experiences and construct brand-new audiences. With movies, TV shows, books, and comics, Star Wars can hit on almost any emotion or mood of the day. Our hosts will discuss what is emphaticall…

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The High Republic: Cataclysm Roundtable: The Living Force Ep 212 1:20:05

1+ y ago1:20:05

1:20:05

Star Wars The High Republic: Cataclysm by Lydia Kang is next up in Youtini's roundtable series with a detailed plot synopsis, overarching questions that encompass each of the main characters, and Easter Egg finds that are pulled from all reaches of the Star Wars UniverseBy Youtini

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Bonus Episode: Cavan Scott Interview - The High Republic: Path of Vengeance 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

37:45

Eric sits down with return guest and heralded High Republic author, Cavan Scott! In addition to Cavan's latest release, Path of Vengeance, the pair discuss the massive success of The High Republic, the future of the industry changing initiative, and the most important character in the Galactic Canon...Jaxxon.…

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Ep. 211: Jedi: Survivor is HERE! 1:17:37

1+ y ago1:17:37

1:17:37

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a third-person action-adventure game from Respawn Entertainment that picks up from the highly rated Jedi: Fallen Order title released in 2019. A short list of creators and reviewers were offered the chance to preview early gameplay footage of the new release, and TLF is lucky to have one of those creators, Darth Choco, t…

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Ep. 210: The Mandalorian Will End as a MOVIE?! 1:24:04

1+ y ago1:24:04

1:24:04

Star Wars Celebration left us with an unexpected gauntlet of movie news, speculation, and ideas about how the Mandalorian will reach its GRAND FINALE! Will it be a movie to bring in all aspects of Star Wars TV and Cinema in one grand exit of the Mandoverse or will we see a jumping-off point to an entirely new set of characters and storylines? With …

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Ep. 209: Star Wars Celebration London Reactions! 1:52:52

1+ y ago1:52:52

1:52:52

Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 is a wrap, but the news, panels, and reactions are awaiting our LIVE reactions! We got movies, TV trailers, upcoming publishing drops, and jaw-dropping character reveals. Youtini had boots on the ground, but many of you were able to attend this amazing event in person, and we want to know how it was seeing your fav…

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Ep. 208: Battle Scars Roundtable 2:03:00

1+ y ago2:03:00

2:03:00

Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars hits us with a preemptive storyline before the events of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, the much anticipated video game follow up to Jedi: Fallen Order. Written by debuting Star Wars novel author Sam Maggs, she reunites us with the Fallen Order found family as they pick up another member who offers a mission, some unexpected…

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Bonus Episode: Lydia Kang Interview - The High Republic: Cataclysm 47:22

1+ y ago47:22

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Eric sits down with Lydia Kang, author of The High Republic: Cataclysm, to talk about her thrilling addition to Phase II! Lydia details her process of getting into the world of Star Wars publishing, her fascinating double career as a writer and licensed physician, and how writing Star Wars is truly just writing historical fiction in another galaxy!…

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Ep 207: The Bad Batch Season 2 Finale Predictions 1:15:08

1+ y ago1:15:08

1:15:08

With 2 episodes remaining in Season 2 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, where will Clone Force 99 end their journey? We'll discuss our overall impressions thus far, go back and forth on past episodes, and give a full review of episode 14, Turning Point. ▶Star Wars: The Bad Batch Book and TV Reviews | https://tinyurl.com/499jfwdy ▶Explore Star War: The B…

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Ep. 206: The Mandalorian Season 3 - So Far So Good? 1:28:07

1+ y ago1:28:07

1:28:07

Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 3 is three episodes in and we are diving deep into Mandalorian culture. Although Grogu has been shown in all three episodes, he is kind of taking a back seat thus far. We'll discuss key moments from each episode with recaps, what moments stood out, and what is keeping us excited! ▶The Mandalorian - Season 3: Five T…

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Ep. 205: Star Wars Celebration Panels & FACPOV: ROTJ Revealed! 1:26:02

1+ y ago1:26:02

1:26:02

Star Wars Celebration is less than 2 MONTHS away, and the panels have been revealed! We'll go over what to expect in the main panels and toss out some suggestions on what could be revealed from Friday, April 7th, to Monday, April 10th! Also, we knew it was coming, and Disney did not disappoint...From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi is a…

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Ep. 204: The Mandalorian is BACK & Star Wars Superlatives 1:29:28

1+ y ago1:29:28

1:29:28

The return of the Mandalorian and a Star Wars Superlative conversation to see who the best, worst, most controversial, and most likeable characters and events are throughout the eras. Plus a little sprinkle of The Bad Batch to keep the hype train moving! ▶The Mandalorian Season 1 Recap | https://tinyurl.com/54s22n78 ▶The Mandalorian Season 2 Recap …

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Bonus Episode: Sam Maggs Interview - Jedi: Battle Scars 45:20

1+ y ago45:20

45:20

Eric sits down with Sam Maggs, author of Jedi: Battle Scars, to talk about her process of writing the latest adventure with the Mantis crew! Sam also details her career that spans working in gaming journalism, IP comics, and beyond, and the pair discuss once and for all who is the best Dragon Age companion of all time. Check out the interview now a…

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Ep. 203: The Mandalorian Season 3 Preview 1:17:57

1+ y ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Star Wars: The Mandalorian returns with Season 3 on Wednesday, March 1st! It's been over 2 years since season 2 of The Mandalorian, yet we did get a much-needed Mando dose in The Book of Boba Fett. We'll recap key moments from the prior season, including the introductions of Cobb Vanth, Boba Fett, Ahsoka Tano, and Luke Skywalker, main points from t…

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Ep. 202: The High Republic Phase II Report Card 1:23:25

1+ y ago1:23:25

1:23:25

It's parent-teacher conference time. The High Republic Phase II began with The Path of Deceit, and we just finished up with The Battle of Jedha roundtable. We'll bring our own report cards up to the front of the class and give our thoughts on the Phase II plots, characters, originality, and writing. ▶The High Republic Timeline | https://tinyurl.com…

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Ep. 201: The Battle of Jedha Roundtable 1:24:47

1+ y ago1:24:47

1:24:47

George Mann's Star Wars: The Battle of Jedha is an audiodrama with a full cast that takes place during the High Republic Era. We'll start this roundtable with a detailed summary of the plot (there will be spoilers) and discussion topics based on quotes from what happened in the Holy City. We can't forget about The Bad Batch and their mid-season fin…

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Ep. 200: Star Wars Questions Answered 1:23:51

1+ y ago1:23:51

1:23:51

200 episodes of The Living Force have aired, and what better way to say thank you to all the listeners and viewers than answering their most mind-bending Star Wars questions? We celebrate a TLF milestone with a quick recap of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Ep. 6: The Tribe, and put together a question and answer session of Galactic Senate proportions! ▶…

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Ep. 199: Rey-ge Against the Machine 1:22:33

1+ y ago1:22:33

1:22:33

It's been over seven years since we were first introduced to Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Her journey started as a scavenger from Jakku, which helped cement her origin in a nowhere world. Her experiences and powers grew over the next two films, thanks to the Jedi who came before her, culminating in the death of Emperor Palpatine. We'll disc…

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