Best Swr Podcasts (2024)

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SWR Ep. 173: The Bad Batch Series Finale with Jason Fry 1:08:00

18m ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! We have made it to the bittersweet end of The Bad Batch and we felt we had to finish the series the way we started it. That means, this week hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are excited to welcome back author, Mets fan, and friend of the show, Jason Fry! Join them as they share their reactions to “The Cavalry Has…

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SWR Minisode: Get in the Booth! with Author Winnifred Tataw 52:06

10d ago52:06

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Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we are joined by the multi-talented author and entrepreneur, Winnifred Tataw, for a deep dive into the art of storytelling and the nuances of self-publishing. Winnie, the creative force behind Win's Books LLC, shares her journey from loving art and writing to building a literature …

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SWR Ep. 172: The Bad Batch "Flash Strike" with Samantha Kacho 1:25:58

6d ago1:25:58

1:25:58

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! It's the penultimate episode of The Bad Batch and hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are back to react! Joining them is a returning guest, actress, and someone who loves Chopper as much as Aaron, Samantha Kacho! Together they sit down and share their reactions to “Flash Strike”. From Echo to Omega, to the return of…

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SWR Ep. 171: The Bad Batch "Into The Breach" with Christina Stevenson 52:03

10d ago52:03

52:03

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This week, friend of the show Christian Stevenson returns to join hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders as together they sit down and share their reviews of the thirteenth episode of the third and final season of The Bad Batch entitled “Into the Breach”! Join their discussion as they breakdown the plans hatched to loc…

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SWR Ep. 170: A Chat with "Star Wars Dad Jokes" Author Kelly Knox 26:21

13d ago26:21

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Welcome to a very special edition of Star Wars Reactions! For our 170th episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are thrilled to sit down with the author of “Star Wars Dad Jokes”, Kelly Knox! Join the discussion as they explore the creative process, Kelly’s journey through fandom, and so much more. Plus, for a special Star Wars Dad Joke of the…

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Episode 31 - Frances Webber- Barrister and Author - The prosecution and conviction of Ibrahima Bah 59:52

17d ago59:52

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Following last week’s episode on the criminalisation of seeking asylum, today we take a deep dive into the prosecution and conviction of Ibrahimah Bah. Is he a scapegoat? Is he a victim of political imperatives? Our Guest is Frances Webber, Author of Borderline Justice, Barrister and board member of the Institute of Race Relations for over 40 years…

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SWR Ep. 169: The Bad Batch "Juggernaut" with Mary Perdue 40:54

20d ago40:54

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Welcome to the Star Wars Reactions! Our own David Modders takes the reigns for out 169th episode as Aaron Harris is under the weather this week, but don’t worry, David is joined by long time friend of the show Mary Perdue! Together they sit down to share their reactions to the twelfth episode of The Bad Batch entitled “Juggernaut”! Join them as the…

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SWR Minisode: Words That Bind Us with Author Dhayana Alejandrina 49:03

25d ago49:03

49:03

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we sit down with poet, community facilitator, and creative writing mentor Dhayana Alejandrina to discuss her life journey and the power of storytelling. Dhayana shares her experiences of moving from the Dominican Republic to the United States, her passion for uniting people through…

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SWR Ep. 168: The Bad Batch "Identity Crisis" and "Point of No Return" with Adam Bray 1:44:51

27d ago1:44:51

1:44:51

Welcome to the Star Wars Reactions! This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders welcome back to the show author, world traveler and long time friend of the show Adam Bray as they sit down and share their reactions to the tenth and eleventh episodes of the third and final season of The Bad Batch! Join them as they breakdown “Identity Crisis” and…

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Episode 30 - Victoria Taylor- Border Criminologies- The Criminalisation of seeking asylum 42:23

1M ago42:23

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In this episode, we confront a disturbing reality unfolding, the criminalization of people seeking asylum, Britain of course is still a signatory to the Refugee Convention, a document it once championed. A recent report published by the Centre for Criminology at the No Such Thing As Justice Here lifts the veil on this criminalization law. One key f…

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SWR Ep. 167: The Bad Batch "The Harbinger" with Anthony King 1:23:32

1M ago1:23:32

1:23:32

Welcome to the Star Wars Reactions! In our 167th episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are joined by the host of Force Ghost Conversations, Anthony King as they share their reactions to the ninth episode of the third and final season of The Bad Batch! Join them as they breakdown the return of Asajj Ventress, discuss the music of the Kiners,…

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SWR Minisode: New Year, New Me and Season 5 Updates! 38:21

1M ago38:21

38:21

Hey well read baddies! Welcome in to all of our new and returning listeners! Disclaimer: we are still working out the kinks of Sam's new mic so please forgive us!! On today's episode, Lana and Sam are catching up with you all on all of the things including... the season 5 book vote! Y'all ready for season 5?! Be sure to cast your vote by Wednesday,…

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SWR Ep. 166: The Bad Batch "Bad Territory" with Craig Dickinson 1:11:08

1M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Welcome to the 166th episode of Star Wars Reactions! This week, our hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are joined by one of the hosts of the podcast Reading Between The Reels and friend of the show, Craig Dickinson! Join them as they sit down and share their reaction to “Bad Territory”, the eighth episode of the third and final season of the anim…

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SWR Ep. 165: The Bad Batch "Infiltration" & "Extraction" with Daz Davies 1:06:35

2M ago1:06:35

1:06:35

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! David Modders is on vacation this week but never fear, Aaron Harris is here to bring you our review of the latest episodes of The Bad Batch! Don’t worry though, Aaron isn’t flying solo this week as he is joined by Daz Davies! Join them as they sit down and share their reactions to “Infiltration” and “Extraction”! The…

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SWR Minisode: F the Fairy Tale! with Author Damona Hoffman 1:13:34

2M ago1:13:34

1:13:34

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we welcome back beloved guest, Damona Hoffman, to talk about her new book 'F the Fairytale: Rewrite the Dating Myths and Live Your Own Love Story'. Damona, a seasoned dating and relationship coach based in Los Angeles, opens up about her transition from a dating profile writer to a…

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SWR Ep. 164: The Bad Batch "The Return" with Greg McLaughlin 59:24

2M ago59:24

59:24

Welcome to the 164th episode of Star Wars Reactions! Aaron Harris is away this week so David Modders sits down with friend of the show and the host of the Rebel Base Card, Greg McLaughlin as they sit down and share their reactions to “The Return”, the fifth episode of the hit animated show, The Bad Batch! Join them as they breakdown the episode, di…

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SWR Ep. 163: The Bad Batch "A Different Approach" with Jessica McNair 1:36:56

2M ago1:36:56

1:36:56

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! It’s our 163rd episode and our hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are thrilled to welcome back to the show Jessica McNair! Tune in to hear about Jessica’s recent trip to MegaCon as well as her upcoming podcast, Tales of the Force! Join them as they sit down to discuss the fourth episode of the third and final seaso…

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SWR Ep. 162: The Bad Batch Season 3 Premiere with Jason Fry 1:28:10

2M ago1:28:10

1:28:10

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! The Bad Batch is back for its third and final season and hosts Aaron Harris and David Modder welcome back author and friend of the show Jason Fry to kick of the season! Join them as they share their reactions to “Confined”, “Paths Unknown”, and “Shadows of Tantiss”. They discuss everything from character growth, spec…

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SWR Minisode: Unveiling the Ghosts of Segregation with Authors Richard Frishman and Brian Foster 1:07:02

2M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we engage in a deep and enlightening conversation with the creators of the book, 'Ghosts of Segregation: American Racism Hidden in Plain Sight.' The discussion involves photographer Richard 'Rich' Frishman and author Dr. Brian Foster. They discuss the concept of their book touching…

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SWR Ep. 161: Vintage Reactions Ewoks "The Three Lessons" 35:48

3M ago35:48

35:48

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down for the latest edition of our Vintage Reactions series as they share their reactions to “The Three Lessons”, the 11th episode of the 1980s animated series Ewoks! Join them as they break down the story, the lessons, and how it can apply today. Plus they discuss …

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SWR Ep. 160: The Hondo Ohnaka Profile #SWPOD2024 1:16:06

3M ago1:16:06

1:16:06

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! Happy Star Wars Podcast Day everyone! To celebrate 25 years of podcasting about the Saga, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders bring back our Profile Series where they sit down and take a more indepth look at some of the background characters who sometimes get overlooked in the grand scheme of things. For this episod…

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SWR Ep. 159: Central Florida Comic Con 2024 45:30

3M ago45:30

45:30

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! Central Florida Comic Con has come and gone and what a weekend it was! Join hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders as they sit down and share their reactions to CFCC 2024, what this convention means to them and a little bit of the history behind CFCC! Plus hear interviews with the Outer Rim Guild and Con reaction from …

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SWR Ep. 158: The Bad Batch Season 3 Trailer 45:07

3M ago45:07

45:07

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! David Modders is back with Aaron Harris as they sit down to share their reactions to the release of the trailer for the third and final season of the animated Disney+ series The Bad Batch! Join the conversation as they discuss the premiere date, the episode titles and then share their thoughts on the reveals of the t…

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SWR Ep. 157: A Chat With Daniel Contreras 1:05:06

4M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This week, while David Modders is away, Aaron Harris sits down with a long time listener, friend, and founder of Star Wars Podcast Day, Daniel Contreras for an all new Reactions Chat! Join them as they explore Daniel’s journey through fandom, his love of podcasts, and so much more! Plus learn all about Star Wars Podc…

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SWR Ep. 156: From A Certain Point Of View with Jason Fry, Part 2 41:43

4M ago41:43

41:43

Welcome to part 2 of our special 2024 kickoff episode of Star Wars Reactions! In this episode, our own David Modders sits down with our special guest, Star Wars author and friend of the show, Jason Fry to discuss Jason’s stories from each of the From a Certain Point of View novels. In Part Two, they discuss and breakdown “Kernels and Husks” from Fr…

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SWR Ep. 155: From A Certain Point Of View with Jason Fry, Part 1 58:18

4M ago58:18

58:18

Happy New Year and welcome to a special episode of Star Wars Reactions! To kick off 2024, our own David Modders sits down with our special guest, Star Wars author and friend of the show, Jason Fry to discuss Jason’s stories from each of the From a Certain Point of View novels. In Part One, they discuss and breakdown “Duty Roster” from From a Certai…

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SWR Minisode: 2023 Wrapped! 32:31

5M ago32:31

32:31

Hey well read baddies! On today's minisode, Lana and Samra wrap up 2023 for SWR and give some updates on what's to come for year 5! Y'all ready for the new season?! Be sure to give us your feedback and some book suggestions for season 5 using the survey link below. Happy Holidays baddies! Link to survey- https://forms.gle/4RkqCJj54H7tTv7W8 The Q&A …

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SWR Ep. 154: State of the Show 2023 58:28

5M ago58:28

58:28

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! It’s our final show of 2023 which means its time for our second annual State of the Show! For those of you new to the show, this is our end of the year episode where our hosts, Aaron Harris and David Modders react to the good, the bad, and the ugly of 2023 when it comes to our show. They analyze episodes, discuss soc…

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SWR Ep. 153: Vintage Reactions Ewoks "Wickets Wagon" 39:50

5M ago39:50

39:50

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! Our Vintage Reactions series makes its return as hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and discuss the tenth episode of the 80’s animated series Ewoks! Join the discussion as they explore the plot of “Wicket’s Wagon”, the history between the Duloks and the Ewoks, Ewok Force Ghosts, and of course, the moral of…

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SWR Ep. 152: Witches, Nightsisters, Dathomir, Oh My! 1:06:32

5M ago1:06:32

1:06:32

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down for our much delayed Halloween special as they discuss the origins of the Nightsisters. From their first appearance in “The Courtship of Princess Leia”, to their most recent appearance in Ahsoka, these Witches of Dathomir have played a pivotal role in the Star …

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SWR Ep. 151: Listener Reactions, Thanksgiving 2023 27:27

5M ago27:27

27:27

Happy Thanksgiving and welcome to Star Wars Reactions! To celebrate this day where we give thanks for all we have been blessed with, hosts David Modders and Aaron Harris turned the microphone over to you, our SWR family! That’s right! It’s a Thanksgiving Listener Reactions special! For the past 2 weeks, you have sent in voicemails and emails sharin…

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SWR Minisode: Hi Barbie! and Summer Renaissance 45:22

5M ago45:22

45:22

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another Minisode Monday! Today we are releasing one of our favorite patreon episodes all about the Barbie movie and our Renaissance concert experience! We wanted to give you all an inside look as to what these exclusive minisodes sound like in hopes that you'll consider joining our patreon! We release new minisodes…

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SWR Ep. 150: A Chat With David Modders 54:22

6M ago54:22

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Welcome to the 150th episode of Star Wars Reactions! That’s right, 150 episodes of Star Wars Reactions in the can and we want to thank each and everyone of you for all your love and support over the last 3 years! It has been an amazing journey and we are so grateful to have each of you along with us! Y'all make this milestone so much more special! …

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SWR Ep. 149: A Chat With Tom Gross 1:12:50

6M ago1:12:50

1:12:50

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! It’s our 149th episode and this week it's time for the next edition of our Reactions Chat series! This is where our hosts sit down with a guest and explore their journey through their own Star Wars fandom, from beginning to present. For this Reactions Chat, host Aaron Harris sits down with special guest Tom Gross! To…

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SWR Minisode: Yes And -ing with Author Tatiana Johnson-Boria 56:38

6M ago56:38

56:38

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we are talking with Tatiana Johnson-Boria (she/her) and she is the author of the newly released book called Nocturne in Joy (2023). She’s an educator, artist, and facilitator who uses her writing practice to dismantle racism, reckon with trauma, and to cultivate healing. She’s an a…

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SWR Ep. 148: One on One With Aaron 38:38

6M ago38:38

38:38

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! Unfortunately, David Modders is out this week so Aaron Harris is flying solo! Join Aaron as he shares what is going on in life and fandom, discusses what’s up with SWR and what is in store for upcoming episodes. He also tackles the speed round questions we normally ask guests during our Reactions Chat episodes plus h…

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SWR Minisode: Thriller Nights with Author Aisha Graham 41:43

6M ago41:43

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Hey well read baddies, welcome to a spooky #Black365 minisode! Today we are talking with artist, writer, and author Aisha Graham. Aisha was born in DC and raised in PG County, MD. She’s always had a knack for writing, and in 2018 she self-published a psychological thriller entitled “Day 33”. “Day 33” is geared towards encouraging black women to sta…

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SWR Ep. 147: A Chat With Terry King 1:11:57

7M ago1:11:57

1:11:57

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This week, we are excited for the return of our Reactions Chat series! Reactions Chat is where we explore a special guests journey through their Star Wars fandom, from beginning to end. This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders welcome a veteran of the Galactic StarCruiser, cosplay extraordinaire, and good frie…

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SWR Ep. 146: Star Wars Resistance 5th Anniversary Special 1:08:25

7M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! For our 146th episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders take a trip down memory lane as they celebrate the 5th anniversary of the premiere of Star Wars Resistance! Join the discussion as they discuss what made this show special, why they believe its underappreciated, and their favorite moments, episodes and so mu…

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SWR Minisode: Honoring Thy Cucci with Advocate and Podcaster Chrystyan Cross 49:50

7M ago49:50

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Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Black365 minisode! Today we are talking with Chrystyan Cross who is the founder & host of ThaMonthly Podcast which advocates for women’s reproductive & period health. She is an educator for the Oklahoma City Public School District. Chrys is also a tutor for the Los Angeles Unified School District, tutoring…

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SWR Ep. 145: Ahsoka "The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord" 2:02:40

7M ago2:02:40

2:02:40

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This week our sister in the Force, Christina Stevenson, returns to join our hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders as they sit down to share their reactions to the 8th and final episode of the season of Ahsoka, “The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord”! Listen in as they breakdown the episode by discussing everything from…

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SWR Ep. 144: Ahsoka "Dreams & Madness" 1:34:45

7M ago1:34:45

1:34:45

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This week we continue our coverage of the hit Disney+ series Ahsoka by sitting down and sharing our reactions to the seventh part entitled “Dreams & Madness”. Join hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders as they react on everything from Hera’s trial, to Ahsoka’s arrival on Peridia, to her reunion with Ezra and Sabine. T…

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SWR Minisode: There's More to the Story with Madi and Bre 1:02:14

7M ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Hey well read baddies, we're back with another collab minisode! Today we are talking with the hosts of There's More to the Story podcast, Madi and Bre, to discuss their thoughts on last seasons book, I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. We dive into how they felt about the book and how we can all read the same thing yet we can still have compl…

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SWR Ep. 143: Ahsoka "Far, Far Away" 1:26:10

7M ago1:26:10

1:26:10

Welcome to the 143rd episode of Star Wars Reactions! This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and share their reactions to the sixth episode of the hit Disney+ series Ahsoka! Join them as they breakdown “Far, Far Away”, from the opening in the mouth of a space whale, to the return of Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger. Plus David…

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SWR Ep. 142: Ahsoka "Shadow Warrior" 1:37:18

8M ago1:37:18

1:37:18

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! Hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down to share their reactions on what has been the most epic episode of the hit Disney+ series Ahsoka to date! Join them as they sit down and discuss “Shadow Warrior”, breaking down the transformation of Ahsoka Tano and its mythological message, battles from The Clone Wars, He…

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SWR Minisode: For Girls Who Become Women with Author Jessica Hamilton 45:46

8M ago45:46

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Hey well read baddies, we're back with another #Black365 minisode! Today we are talking with Jessica Hamilton to discuss her poetry book, For Girls Who Become Women. We discuss all of the things that come with girlhood and the nuances of how that translates to your journey as a woman. Be sure to share this episode with a friend and grab your copy o…

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SWR Ep. 141: Ahsoka "Fallen Jedi" 1:32:59

8M ago1:32:59

1:32:59

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are joined by long time friend of the show and host of the Rebel Base Card Podcast Greg McLaughlin! Together, they sit down and share their reactions to the latest episode of the hit Disney+ series Ahsoka entitled “Fallen Jedi”! Their discussion leads them through the r…

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SWR Ep. 140: Ahsoka "Time To Fly" 58:35

8M ago58:35

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Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! For our 140th show, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are joined by friend of the show Christina Stevenson all the way from Australia! Together, they sit down and share their reactions to the third installment of the hit Disney+ series Ahsoka! Join the discussion as they break down “Time To Fly”. From the Jedi tra…

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SWR Ep. 139: Ahsoka Series Premiere 1:39:24

8M ago1:39:24

1:39:24

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! The day we have all been waiting for has come and it is time for us to react! Join hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders as they (try to) sit and share their reactions to the two episode premiere of the new Disney+ hit series Ahsoka! You won’t want to miss Aaron gushing and David discussing everything about “Master an…

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SWR Ep. 138: The Clone Wars Movie 1:19:30

9M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! We have reached the end of our Road to Ahsoka and we couldn’t think of a better way to wrap up this journey than by exploring the debut of Ahsoka Tano in the 2008 Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated movie! Join hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders as they share their reactions to the first appearance of Ahsoka, discus…

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