Best Swr Podcasts (2024)

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SWR Ep. 185: The Acolyte Season Finale 1:51:08

18m ago1:51:08

1:51:08

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! Can you believe we are here already? For episode 185, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down to share their reactions to the season finale of the hit Disney+ series, The Acolyte! Join the discussion as they breakdown the final episode entitled “The Acolyte”, from Osha’s time in Qimir’s helmet to her bleeding o…

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SWR Minisode: The Gateway Gays with Author Haley Jakobson 1:00:44

20d ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another #Pride365 minisode! Today we are joined by author and writer, Haley Jakobson to discuss her book 'Old Enough,' which follows the journey of a bisexual college sophomore navigating friendships, self-discovery, and trauma. Our discussion covers the importance of fem friendships, representation in media, and t…

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SWR Ep. 184: The Acolyte "Choice" 1:12:58

1h ago1:12:58

1:12:58

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! It’s our 184th episode and David Modders makes his return from vacation to join Aaron Harris as they sit down and share their reactions to “Choice”, the seventh episode of the Disney+ series, The Acolyte! Sit back and enjoy what Aaron describes as David’s Psychology Episode as they discuss the multiple psychology asp…

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S5 EP 7: What About Your Friends 45:55

2h ago45:55

45:55

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #5 of Black Girl IRL, Sometimes You'll Lose Your Ride or Die. In this episode, we're diving into the highs and lows of friendship breakups. We've got some exciting news about our online book club community on Bookum, and we're inviting all of you to our season 5 anniversary party at basic.…

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SWR Ep. 183: The Acolyte Update 19:38

1d ago19:38

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Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! If you have been around you know we always say family first, and this week our hosts are spending time with their families. David Modders is on a family vacation while Aaron Harris has all of his family staying with him. Because of this, our reactions to the penultimate episode of The Acolyte, “Choice”, is being push…

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S5 EP 6: Clock It! 1:05:55

7d ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #4 of Black Girl IRL, You may be the Side Chick, Rebound, or other Non-Priority Role. In this episode, we spill the tea about being halfway through the book and how time flies when you’re having fun (or maybe just getting too deep into the chapters). But it’s not all fun and games; we get …

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SWR Ep. 182: The Acolyte "Teach/Corrupt" 1:08:29

10d ago1:08:29

1:08:29

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! In a first for our show, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and share their immediate reactions to “Teach/Corrupt”, the sixth episode of of the hit Disney+ series, The Acolyte! Join them as they react to the manipulation of Osha by The Stranger/Qimir, the emotional state of Sol, Vernestra Rwoh’s rescue tea…

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S5 EP 5: But Daddy I Love Him! 1:14:57

11d ago1:14:57

1:14:57

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #3 of Black Girl IRL, (Successful) Dating is Just Simple Math. We get real about our own dating experiences and share some hilarious behind-the-scenes moments. We also take a trip down memory lane with our favorite library memories and introduce the Black Girl IRL Partner Rating System. Fr…

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SWR Ep. 181: The Acolyte "Night" with Samantha Kacho, Part Two 54:03

12d ago54:03

54:03

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders along with special guest Samantha Kacho continue to share their reactions in the second part of our review of the fifth episode of the Disney+ series, The Acolyte! To listen to Part One of our discussion, click here. For part two, they break down the reunion of Osha and…

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SWR Ep. 180: The Acolyte "Night" with Samantha Kacho, Part One 1:03:32

15d ago1:03:32

1:03:32

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders welcome back a long time friend of the show, Samantha Kacho! Join them as they sit down and share their reactions to the fifth episode of the Disney+ series, The Acolyte! Due to the length of our discussion, we have split this week’s reactions into two parts: episode 18…

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S5 EP 4: Summertime Sadness 1:09:28

18d ago1:09:28

1:09:28

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we discuss truth #2 of Black Girl IRL, Self-Care Isn't Selfish. We're diving deep into the essence of self-care—what it means, why it’s essential, and how to integrate it into our busy lives. From discussing the guilt and challenges of prioritizing self-care to sharing practical tips on sleep quality and a…

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SWR Ep. 179: The Acolyte "Day" 1:22:48

22d ago1:22:48

1:22:48

Welcome to the 179th episode of Star Wars Reactions! This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and share their reactions to “Day”, the fourth episode of the Disney+ series The Acolyte! Join the discussion as they discuss everything from the Jedi meeting, to the mysterious Stranger at the end, to character development, and so much mor…

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S5 EP 3: The Truth of it All 1:05:37

25d ago1:05:37

1:05:37

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we are silenced! Lol jk but we tackle truth #1 of Black Girl IRL, Silence is Your Superpower. From dealing with unrealistic expectations to learning the strength in saying 'no,' we dive into the power of silence and how it serves as a superpower. We discuss the importance of recharging, setting boundaries,…

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SWR Ep. 178: The Acolyte "Destiny" with Jason Brame 1:10:12

1M ago1:10:12

1:10:12

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are excited to welcome back one of their very close friends, Jason Brame! Together they share their reactions to “Destiny”, the third episode of the new, live action Disney+ series, The Acolyte! Join them as they discuss the new coven of witches, conception through the …

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S5 EP 2: Black Women Are the Blueprint 54:41

1M ago54:41

54:41

Hey well read baddies! On today's episode, we're diving into the introduction of of Black Girl IRL. Join us as we discuss the importance of celebrating our everyday, non-glamorous lives as Black women. We also dish on social media authenticity, some juicy celebrity drama, and Lana even shares her experience at the Megan Thee Stallion concert. It's …

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SWR Ep. 177: The Acolyte Premiere 1:28:28

1M ago1:28:28

1:28:28

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! This is a week hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders have been waiting for as they finally sit down and share their reactions to the two episode premiere of The Acolyte! Join them as they discuss moments from “Lost/Found” and “Revenge/Justice”, from the elements of The High Republic to new characters, to the cinematog…

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S5 EP 1: She's Just Like Me For Real 45:55

1M ago45:55

45:55

Hey well read baddies!!!! We are thrilled to be back with a new season of the podcast! We're excited to introduce our book for Season 5, 'Black Girl IRL: Life Between the Mess and the Magic,' selected by you all in our book vote. In this episode, we talk about our amazing partners for the season, share personal life updates, and discuss our recent …

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SWR Ep. 176: Saga World Report #1 25:05

1M ago25:05

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Welcome to the 176th episode of Star Wars Reactions! This week, co-host Aaron Harris is flying solo while David Modders is taking a week off to prepare for The Acolyte. So Aaron sits down to bring you some of the news from around the Star Wars Universe that you may have missed! We call this compilation of news our Saga World Report (aka SWR). Stick…

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SWR Ep. 175: Tales of the Empire, Part 2: The Barriss Offee Arc 45:16

2M ago45:16

45:16

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! Join hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders as they sit down for part 2 of our reactions to Tales of the Empire! In this episode, they will be discussing the three episodes of the Barriss Offee arc: “Devoted”, “Realization”, and “The Way Out”. Their in depth discussion covers everything from the powerful imagery in the…

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SWR Ep. 174: Tales of the Empire, Part 1: The Morgan Elsbeth Arc 48:13

2M ago48:13

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Welcome to Star Wars Reactions! After an unexpected week off, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are back behind their mics to share their reactions to Tales of the Empire! Due to the series being two three episode arcs which cover two different characters, we are following the outline we set forth when Tales of the Jedi was released. So for this…

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SWR Minisode: Send Noods! with Writer and Artist Abbey Crain 1:05:43

2M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

Hey well read baddies, welcome to another minisode! Today we are joined by Abbey Crain, a journalist, author, and artist from Birmingham, Alabama, to discuss a range of topics including IVF, reproductive rights, and Abbey's journey into art. Abbey shares her personal experience with IVF, talks about the impact of recent legal changes in Alabama on …

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

2M 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 Ep. 172: The Bad Batch "Flash Strike" with Samantha Kacho 1:25:58

3M 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 Minisode: Get in the Booth! with Author Winnifred Tataw 52:06

3M ago52:06

52:06

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago49:03

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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

3M 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

3M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M ago35:48

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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

5M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

6M ago41:43

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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

7M 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

7M ago32:31

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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

7M 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

8M ago39:50

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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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