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Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast is the home of the Parsec Award winning show that ponders the deep meanings and intricate workings of the Saga. It's nothing but pure Star Wars goodness each week!
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For all the Star Wars enthusiasts out there, we've got your weekly fix! Life can get busy, but don't let it keep you from your first love – Star Wars. Spark of Rebellion is here to bridge the gap, delivering a comprehensive roundup of Star Wars news in a digestible and fun format. Whether you're a prequel aficionado, original trilogy devotee, or sequel enthusiast, our podcast covers it all – from movies and animation to books, comics, and the latest rumours circulating in the galaxy far, far ...
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USDN podcast is run by USDN_JeffyJeff and the Council of Nerds. We strive to bring you the all the latest news and rumors from the World of Nerds and consolidate it right here at USDN. USDN is for the people, by the people and of the people.
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Every week Mike and Lance will deliver the most crucial movie, TV, and overall nerd news right to your favorite podcast service. They'll discuss the top stories and give you their insight into the behind-the-scenes information they've unearthed.
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Checkout two married nerds and their slant on all things geek. Join The Girl and her husband, Tristan Riddell, as they delve deep into TV, Film, Nerd Culture, and everything in-between.
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Ben, Addy and Case from Certain POV gather their friends for some D20 roleplaying fun. Never serious and always silly follow the guys as they explore these fantastical worlds. Currently playing the Star Wars RPG.
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Our Review of The Acolyte Episode 8 - "The Acolyte"
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As The Acolyte draws to a close, we chat and review the finale and this first season as a whole. Will we even get a second season? Who knows but for now, let's dive into The Acolyte one more time. About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark …
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Kentucky Fried Pork. We all love grabbing a bite to eat, and we all assume that it’ll be a safe and clean (enough) experience. But on a galactic scale, whether a Republic or Empire, how could a central bureaucracy even hope to manage the regulations necessary for multiple species to safely eat across thousands of systems? John and Matt try to figur…
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Our Review of The Acolyte Episodes 6 & 7 - "Teach/Corrupt" & "Choice"
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After a week off Garry and Mark dive into the latest two episodes of The Acolyte - Episode 6 Teach/Corrupt and Episode 7 Choice. Do these episodes continue the upward trend since the very decent episode 5 or are we back to mediocre at best? Listen now to find out! About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast fo…
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Issue 365: Force Radar. In the wake of The Acolyte’s 6th episode, Teach/Corrupt, the contentious question arises once again on how accurately sensing Force users really is, given what’s been shown onscreen. Matt & John debate - as longtime fans - how to make sense of how detecting someone else through the Force must work. #StarWars [Light Spoilers]…
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What if Padmé Stayed? Recently we celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Episode I: The Phantom Menace! This set John to ask Matt to ask an unexpected “what if” about the story: What if Padmé had taken Palpatine’s advice and stayed on Coruscant to allow the Trade Federation to maintain their control of Naboo? The chain reaction that sets off takes them…
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Our Review of The Acolyte Episode 5 - "Night"
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Hello there, Star Wars fans. Another week and another dive into The Acolyte. After the disappointment of the first four episodes, does this week's episode up its game?. Grab your blue milk, put the Cortosis armour down and check out our review of The Acolyte Episode 5 - "Night". About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star …
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Jedi Fashion Show. Feel the Force…of Fashion! Matt Rushing + John Mills look closely at the fashion of the prequel-era Jedi as compared to The Acolyte, and how those costuming choices can continue to inform audiences about character, story and themes. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: http…
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Our Review of The Acolyte Episode 4 - "Day"
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We're at episode 4 of The Acolyte and after last week's negative review of the first 3 episodes, does this one pick up and head in a better direction? Listen now to get our thoughts and review. About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and…
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USDN Presents: The Acolyte plus News
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We are discussing our thoughts on The Acolyte and nerd news from around the interwebs.By USDN_JeffyJeff
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The Death Star Cell Block. Explore the GFFA again as John Mills + Matthew Rushing discuss the moral implications of the cell blocks on the Death Star, and what the Rebel responsibilities were if prisoners other than Leia were in them during the Battle of Yavin! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Face…
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Our Review of The Acolyte So Far... Episodes 1 to 3
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It is time, Star Wars fans! The much anticipated "The Acolyte" is here so Garry and Mark dive in to review the first three episodes. Strap in as we've got some interesting thoughts on this divisive show. About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry an…
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Hosted by: USDN_JeffyJeff and The Council of Nerds (Rob-Chantel Gibbons and we'll introduce a new Council Member) We are discussing all things X-Men '97 (Spoilers).By USDN_JeffyJeff
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George Lucas Not Feeling Current Star Wars!
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Welcome to episode 220, Star Wars fans! We're back after a couple of busy weeks but alas, there are no big announcements of late, but there are plenty of interesting tidbits to get stuck into. The highlight being George Lucas not feeling the current state of Star Wars movies and Ahmed Best wanting to make a badass "Jedi John Wick" film which, if do…
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Tales of the Empire. In this very special crossover with The 602 Club Matt and John discuss the new animated series Tales of the Empire, digging into the 2 character arcs and so much more! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdpar…
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Issue 360: The Bad Batch: Season Three
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The Bad Batch: Season Three. In this very special crossover with The 602 Club Matt and John discuss the final season of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, digging into everything the season gave us, what made us cheer, what made us cry and what made us hopeful for the future! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMaster…
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The Summit and Plan 99. Tune in as Matt + John wrap up their The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch with a discussion about the 2-part finale! They discuss heartbreak, loss, action, character cameos, design, and the trick of editing a two-parter that clearly wanted to be one long episode. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: …
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May The 4th Be With You - Star Wars Day Releases & News Roundup!
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Happy May the 4th! We hope you had a beauty of a day celebrating ALL things Star Wars and, especially, The Phantom Menace. Let's round up all of the release news from the last weekend! The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode... The Acolyte Trailer Previews Disney+ Star Wars Series - Comic Book Movies and Superhero …
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USDN Presents: Revenge of the Sixth
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In this episode we discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Tales of the Empire and share our thoughts on The Acolyte with the United States Department of Nerds spin as always. Bonus material...we have a brief discussion about the new Star Wars Lego Movie.By USDN_JeffyJeff
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New Jedi Order Update and Happy Star Wars Day!
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It's a double-celebration for this week's episode - of course we're celebrating May 4th so Happy Star Wars Day but it also marks 5 years of SoR! Yes, we've been doing this podcast for 5 years, how time flies. A huge thank you to you, our listener and to our members who support the show. You're awesome, thank you so much for putting up with our waff…
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We are diving into The Vault and discussing Fallout s1, X-Men 97 and the trailer to Deadpool and Wolverine.By USDN_JeffyJeff
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Turning Point. This week Matt + John encounter a “Turning Point” during their The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch and they discuss all the storytelling, animation, and editing accomplishments of the episode as it tees up the end of the second season and acts as a perfect setup for the final season. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedba…
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Hot Toys' First EU Figures and Star Wars Bags Some Webby Awards!
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Welcome to episode 217, SoR listener. The highlight this week are the new figure announcements from Hot Toys as part of their Dark Side Tour, bringing us their first EU characters such as Darth Revan and Lord Starkiller. We have some other tidbits to catch you up on, too, so grab a brew and enjoy. The news stories from around the galaxy that we dis…
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Pabu. This week John + Matt visit “Pabu” for the first time as part of their The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch and they assess their feelings on the episode and its importance for the rest of the series. Have their feelings changed since their first viewing, and how do they feel about Pabu Cuisine? Tune in and find out! Host John Mills and Matthew Rus…
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The Outpost. TheBad Batch has always been committed to showing the toll of war, duty, and point of view on its core characters as the galaxy changes around them. Join Matt + John as they revisit “The Outpost” for their Season 2 rewatch and discuss the depth of art, storytelling, and meaning discovered there. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send…
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New Star Wars LEGO Dropping this May PLUS The Acolyte Plans to Top TPS!
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Welcome to episode 216! There's plenty of LEGO chat in this episode, Star Wars fans, the top story being that sweet TIE Interceptor UCS! There's also comic book and gaming news plus an interesting and rather bold claim from Dafne Keen regarding The Acolyte wanting to top the lightsaber battles from The Phantom Menace. Enjoy! The news stories from a…
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The Mandalorian Movie Release Date, Plus Star Wars Outlaws Story Trailer Released
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Hey, Star Wars fan and SoR listener! The big talk this week is the story trailer that dropped for Star Wars Outlaws so we chat on that for a bit before diving into the rest of the news from around the galaxy. The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode... Star Wars Outlaws - Story Trailer Daisy Ridley Talks Star Wars R…
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Metamorphosis. John and Matt jump into the jump scares with The Bad Batch Season 2 episode “Metamorphosis” as Star Wars resurrects a Clone Wars beastie with a horror-action movie and a bold, new villain enters the scene to set the stage for an arc that will take us through to Season 3. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twit…
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NEW Tales of the Empire! Plus, Liam Neeson is Done?
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Hey, Star Wars fans and welcome to another fun-packed, entertaining, informative episode to keep you up-to-date on what's going on around galaxy. Our main focus is on the newly announced Tales of the Empire shorts, merch announcements plus writers & actors NOT doing any more Star Wars, apparently. Enjoy! The news stories from around the galaxy that…
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The Crossing & Retrieval. John and Matt discuss how the Star Wars galaxy has changed in the aftermath of #TheCloneWars as they look at #TheBadBatch Season 2 arc “The Crossing/Retrieval” — Syd’s abandonment, processing grief, and the burden of carrying on are all examined against a backdrop of beautiful animation and subtle references in this grippi…
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Star Wars Takes Over the Empire State Building and The Acolyte Build Up Begins
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Another week and another round of Star Wars news to chat through! The build up to the May 4th celebrations has begin with US cinema chains announcing their Skywalker Saga marathons where you'll also be able to watch an exclusive preview of The Acolyte. Speaking of which, the new poster and trailer dropped for The Acolyte this week which has us pump…
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Issue 353: The Clone Conspiracy & Truth and Consequences
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The Clone Conspiracy & Truth and Consequences. Join Matt and John as they delve into Darth Sidious’ devilish plans-within-plans as he snatches villainous victory from righteous defeat in the two part #StarWars #TheBadBatch Season 2 arc “The Clone Conspiracy/Truth and Consequences.” What does the arc reveal about Omega’s true nature, and what does i…
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When Will "The Acolyte" & "Skeleton Crew" Be Released?
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Hey, Star Wars fans! Garry and Mark are back covering all the latest news from around the galaxy and asking the important questions like... Why is some of fandom full of entitled a-holes, is the New Jedi Order movie further along than a certain actor would have us believe and if we picked up some of the newly announced LEGO sets, could we actually …
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Tribe. Journey back to Kashyyyk with John and Matt during their StarWars: The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch with a discussion about “Tribe,” an episode where the squad assists the Wookiee Jedi Gungi get back to his people’s home now that the Jedi have fallen. Warning: Creepy Kashyykian wildlife and Trandoshan slavers await. Only the bravest should app…
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Baylon Skoll Hot Toys Figure Impresses and a Cheeky Cameo in ROTS!
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Hey, Star Wars fan, it's been a minute since Garry and Mark sat down to chat SW but after a couple of busy weeks they're back, in the Falcon, rounding up the usual shenanigans from around the galaxy. Enjoy. The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode... A major Star Wars goof has been discovered in Revenge of the Sith’…
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Entombed. Discover lost treasure with John and Matt during their Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch with a discussion about “Entombed,” an episode that highlights Wanda Sykes’ character “Phee Genoa,” and layers on references to other classic films from Studio Ghibli to Indiana Jones and The Lord of the Rings. Host John Mills and Matthew Rush…
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Harrison Ford Script Fetches Big Money PLUS Star Wars Gaming Updates
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Hello there, Star Wars fan, this is episode 210 and another Garry Solo week. While we hope you've been enjoying the first three chapters of The Bad Batch Season 3 that landed this week, it's been a slow news week overall for Star Wars but, there have been a few interesting stories so let's do this. Enjoy. The news stories from around the galaxy tha…
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Faster. Racing comes to the forefront once more as Matt and John continue their Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 rewatch with a discussion about “Faster,” the infamous episode centered on a wild “riot racing” circuit. Is this a one-and-done episode, or an important character step that leads to later payoff? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send…
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Confirmed Movie Dates and Ian McDiarmid Defends Palps' Return
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Hello there, Star Wars fan, this is episode 209. Garry is rockin the podcast solo this week to bring you up to date on what's been happening in the world of lightsabers and pew pew pew. The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode... Star Wars: 3 Upcoming Movie Release Dates Confirmed by Disney Star Wars: Ian McDiarmid …
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USDN Presents: 2023 Year in Review pt 2
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Join the Chairman, USDN_JeffyJeff and the Council of Nerds while we close out 2023 before jumping in to 2024. This is part 2 of the 2023 Year in Review.By USDN_JeffyJeff
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The Solitary Clone. Join Matt and John as they discuss the stunning 3rd episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2: “The Solitary Clone,,” an examination of the spiritual malaise of Clone Force 99’s defector Crosshair as he teams with Clone Commander Cody to put down an insurrection on an independent planet. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Se…
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SW Bags More Awards and We Say Goodbye to the Great Carl Weathers
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We've got more Star Wars news for episode 208 including some clever people picking up various awards, the Ahsoka show is also getting the comic book treatment, LEGO Star Wars turns 25, will the Mando & Grogu movie re-write the ending to Return of the Jedi and in very sad news we say goodbye to Greef Karga/Apollo Creed/Carl Weathers. The news storie…
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USDN Presents: 2023 Year in Review pt 1
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Join the Chairman, USDN_JeffyJeff and the Council of Nerds while we close out 2023 before jumping in to 2024. This is part 1 of 2 of the 2023 Year in Review.By USDN_JeffyJeff
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Ruins of War. Join John and Matt as they continue their rewatch and discussion of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 with “Ruins of War,” with Clone Force 99’s escape from Serenno with a new perspective on the destruction of the Clone Wars and the evils of the Galactic Empire. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJ…
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The Millennium Falcon Exhibit Re-Opens in Wales
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Hey, Star Wars fan and welcome to episode 207. A slightly shorter one this week as it's fairly quiet but let's get cracking on what's been happening in a galaxy not too far away... The Millennium Falcon Exhibit is re-opening this month in Pembroke Wales; apparently, this upcoming TV series will be the perfect replacement(!) for the Prequels; Hasbro…
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USDN Presents: Echo (Spotlight Series)
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USDN Presents: Marvel Echo Hosted by: USDN JeffyJeff and from The Socially Distanced Podcast, Amanda Nugent and Bill Bodkin We will be discussing the difference between the comic book/tv series as well as discussing each episode as well as some easter eggs you may have missed.By USDN_JeffyJeff
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Spoils of War. Join Matt and John as they begin their rewatch and discussion on Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2 with “The Spoils of War,” featuring Clone Force 99’s attempt to heist of Count Dock’s riches on Serenno from under the nose of the Galactic Empire. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Face…
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New Collectables, New Toys, New Comics and The Bad Batch Season 3 Deets!
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Welcome to episode 206. This week sees Garry zipping through the hyperspace lanes solo while Mark rests up due to illness. After going through the recent Bad Batch Season 3 details (as well as mentioning a certain character who's back from the dead!) we cover the new toys from Hasbro's Fanstream event, Gentle Giant's Night Trooper mini-bust, a grit…
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Star Wars Potpurri. Sometimes there’s just too much fun to be had diving down a Dagobah rabbit hole. Join John and Matt for a dish of Star Wars potpourri - an intoxicating melange of spicy discussion about a galaxy far, far away! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T…
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Andor Season 2 is Almost Done and the Rey Movie is Not Delayed!
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Yo yo, Star Wars fans! Welcome to episode 205. A mixed bag of news this week including updates to Andor Season 2, Rey's New Jedi Order, birthdays and awards and then comic book and apparel chat. Mark is definitely ordering a few bits from RSVLTS, definitely. Enjoy this week's episode and we'll be back next week for episode 206. The news stories fro…
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The Threat Within. The Jedi Masters’ first show of 2024 is a robust discussion of Jude Watson’s “The Threat Within,” the last regular book in the Jedi Apprentice series for Star Wars. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.co…
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