We're diving into the first few issues of the High Republic Adventures Phase 3, and as most children's comics do, we start with a funeral chanty! 1 year after the fall of Starlight Beacon, force user Zeen Mrala is assisting the Jedi and the Republic in their efforts to combat the Nihil near the Occlusion Zone. But her heart is focused on finding her lost love, Jedi Padawan Lula Talisola. When a new clue emerges to her whereabouts, Zeen and Jedi Knight Qort (and a chaotic droid) go on an adventur...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 8 min
We're made it to the end of the wonderful and anxiety-filled Eye of Darkness novel. There's a lot of questions to be answered, lives to be saved and a preview of what's to come for the rest of Phase 3 of the High Republic. Prayers for Porter, and may the Force be with you. For Light & Life Send us a text Support the show...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 21 min
When Avar's plans go to shit, it seems like hope is lost. But maybe an old, jolly friend can turn the tide and bring some light to Avar's world behind the Stormwall. Meanwhile, Lina struggles with the consequences of her decisions and reaches out to the Jedi council for advice. Elzar and Bell both grow increasingly unsettled as the Republic and Jedi scramble to neutralize the Nihil threat. Marchion's team slowly crumbles as Boolan grasps for power, Viess closes in on Porter Engle, Ghirra loses a...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min
When the Republic & the Jedi head to the stormwall and attempt to breach it, they're met with disastrous results and far-reaching consequences they never could have imagined. Meanwhile, Avar & Rhil plan to escape the Occlusion Zone, but Marchion's ministers are getting more unhinged with each day, and one of them may ruin everything for them. Elzar wallows, Bell loses his shit, and Lina is left picking up the pieces after Marchion retaliates against her. Buckle up, bitches. For Light &am...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Tensions rise when a representative from the Nihil reach out to the Republic for "peace" talks, putting Chancellor Soh in a difficult situation. Don't worry; Elzar is weirdly right next to her for moral support while also stewing over Avar. Speaking of stew, Porter hears a message of hope from Hetzal, and needs to escape Daedus while avoiding the revenge-seeking General Viess. Avar and Belin somehow safely land on Hetzal themselves, but a secret plan to escape from the occlusion zone relies on a...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Darth Annabelle, Star Trek and Hooked on Phonics? Somehow we've connected these to the Eye of Darkness. More importantly, Elzar and his work wife, Chancellor Soh, try to convince the Jedi to join the Republic for an attack on the Nihil Stormwall. But the Jedi Council has a different priority, and Master Yoda uses an old friend/foe to learn more about the Nameless. Behind the Stormwall, Avar and Belin (barely) land on Prandril after surviving a scav droid attack. Avar delivers much-needed food to...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 44 min
We're back in Marchion Ro's little slice of the galaxy, where he gets increasingly more dangerous as he tries to keep his control over his ministers while getting unwanted visits from his past. Ghirra struggles with her uncertain future in the Nihil, Boolan is running some mad scientist experiments on the Nameless, and Viess has delegated her job to Shryke, who is supposed to bring Boolan live Jedi to play with. In the Nihil Occlusion Zone, Avar and Porter try to avoid Nihil detection while they...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 35 min
The first adult novel of The High Republic Phase 3 is here! One year after the fall of Starlight Beacon in Phase 1, the Jedi and Republic are desperately trying to figure out how to fight against the Nihil, their impenetrable stormwall, and their terrifying Jedi-killing weapons. The Nihil continue to spread fear and chaos in their new empire, but not everyone in the Nihil is happy with their direction. And as Marchion Ro (hot) gets more dangerous, the Jedi trapped in the Nihil occlusion zone fig...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 44 min
We wrap up the comics with a look at issue #3 & #4 of Shadows of Starlight. Bell struggles with anger and obsession towards the Nihil after returning to Coruscant, while Burryaga seeks peace in a new assignment. The Guardian Protocols have expedited both of them to knighthood, and Grand Master Veter has just the mission for Bell. Will getting away from Coruscant and the Jedi Council be enough to help Bell find peace? Meanwhile, Marchion Ro revels in his victory over the Jedi while the Nihil ...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 40 min
In this HR Phase 3 comic series, all Jedi have been recalled to Coruscant following the destruction of Starlight Beacon. Fear & uncertainty about the Nihil & their unknown weapon lead the Jedi to adopt the controversial Guardian Protocols. Yoda wants to look into the past for answers to their Nihil problem, leading him on a path of darkness with a familiar face. Meanwhile, Avar Kriss & Elzar Mann reunite, but their grief over Stellan's death and the loss of Starlight Beacon send them...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 44 min
We wrap up Tales of Light & Life with Rogue Element, an amazing story by Alyssa Wong set in Corellia. In spite of their victory against the Nihil, Corellia still faces consequences of their presence, with a civil war raging and insidious Nihil plans brewing. A rebel group in Coronet City is on a mission to stop the Nihil plans, but a mysterious vigilante threatens to ruin everything. Two rebels try to unmask this person, but their identity comes as a big surprise. Can they convince the vigil...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 29 min
We're shaking things up with Master Lox and his Padawan Amadeo as they attempt to help a village threatened by the effects of a mining operation on their planet. But an urgent call to Coruscant halts their Outer Rim lifestyle, bringing Amadeo face to face with a bustling city of opportunities. As Master Lox learns of the Nameless, Amadeo goes on a quest to discover if the Jedi life is what he really wants. Will he be ready to dedicate his life to the Order? Or will the alluring call of Coruscant...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 23 min
On the planet of Ena, the local people are suffering at the hands of the Hutt Cartel and their Nikto muscle. After the fall of Starlight Beacon, the Hutts took advantage of the lack of Jedi and Republic presence and forced the Enami into a life of poverty and oppression. But two brave Enami children, Hoi and Kian, decide to take matters into their own hands and take their home back from the Hutts. Will they succeed in finding a light in the darkness? Will the Jedi ever return to help the Outer R...
Apr 16, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Fan-favorite Bell Zettifar is back! After losing his master Loden Greatstorm and surviving the fall of Starlight Beacon, Bell remains on Eiram alone with his own mission in mind. Bell is convinced his best friend Burryaga is still alive, in spite of everyone else accepting his death. But his final bit of hope sends him on a quest to find support among Eiram's wary locals. Join us for a tale about the power of hope, connection and friendship by the talented Charles Soule. Send us a text Support t...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 43 min
Ready your light whips; Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh is back! In the wake of the destruction of Starlight Beacon, Vernestra attempts to find peace away from the Jedi Council and the Nihil conflict. On the beginning of her wayseeker journey, Vernestra is drawn into a conflict between the people of Miekos and the shipping Guild that controls their exports. But everyone she meets is hiding secrets of some kind, and Vernestra will have to listen to the Force to decide what she should do to help this s...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 28 min
In the aftermath of starlight, Affie Hollow, Leox (Matthew McConaughey) and the hunkiest chunk of rock in the galaxy, our boi Geode, are all in on recovery efforts on Eiram. Affie struggles with grief following the fall of Starlight Beacon, and a run-in with a member of the now-defunct Byne Guild only worsens her mood. But as the rebuilding continues and the people of Eiram feel both hope and anger at their situation, Affie realizes an answer to their little Nihil problem might be closer than sh...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 14 min
We're back on Starlight Beacon, pre-fall with Padawan Ram Jomaram! Ram is on a mission; make fellow Padawan Zeen Mrala feel less homesick. He tries to plan a surprise party for his friend, and a series of unfortunate events leads to some surprising revelations for Ram. We learn about friendship, droid ragers and the meaning of "home" For light and life! Send us a text Support the show...
Mar 19, 2024•51 min
The original captain America, Silandra Sho, has deemed her Padawan ready for the Jedi trials. Little does Rooper know, she'll be going on a journey and learning just what it means to be a Jedi knight. Monsters, mysteries and more await in this short story by George Mann. For light & life. ***We have some audio issues in this episode. Please enjoy and we'll be back to our scheduled audio next episode*** Send us a text Support the show...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 37 min
I bet you thought you had seen the last of Marda Ro.... We join Marda after the events of Phase 2, and start to piece together how she built a legacy with far-reaching influence. She's on the hunt for her people, and along the way she learns about the power of friendship; just kidding, she kills people for her own gains. Say goodbye to a redemption arc, say hello to the terrifying truth of who Marda is and who she will become in this amazing short story by Tessa Gratton. Send us a text Support t...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Season 2 is here! We're starting of with the Tales of Light and Life; a collection of short stories set during the High Republic. In this first story, we are reunited with our favorite HR bad boy, Axel Greylark. Join us as we discover a piece of Axel's life pre-Phase 2! Meet some new faces, attend a fancy party with some uninvited guests, and learn how Axel first met the Path of the Open hand in this exciting first short story. For Light & Life! Send us a text Support the show...
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 42 min
The end of the High Republic Phase 2 is here, and with it, the end of our first season! We wrap up by finishing up The Blade comics, where we follow badass Jedi siblings Barash & Porter on a journey to help the galaxy together, and discover who they could be apart. Huge thank you to all of our listeners; we can't wait to see you for Season 2! Send us a text Support the show...
Jan 20, 2024•2 hr 16 min
It's time to say goodbye to Phase 2 of the High Republic Adventures comics. Will Sav be able to save Maz from the evil Dank Graks? Will she leave the Jedi Order behind forever? Join us as we go into the Therm State to conclude this fantastical pirate adventure. Send us a text Support the show
Jan 11, 2024•2 hr
The end is here. We say goodbye to some of our favorite Jedi in this final installment of Path of Vengeance Shrii ka rai ka rai We're coming to take you away Shrii ka rai ka rai We're coming to take you away They'll do what they can and they'll do what they must but when they find you all you'll be is dust. For Light & Life Send us a text Support the show...
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 23 min
Explaining this episode in emojis: 😵💫🥚👹🫱⚔️🩸☀️ Yana has a Skywalker moment, Marda realizes some horrible truths and the Jedi just try to survive against the Nameless Terror. For Light & Life Send us a text Support the show
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 30 min
The chaos of the mission on Planet X continues! Will the crew be able to escape the Underdweller? What is the Protector and why is it definitely a Pokemon? Back on Dalna, Matty and Oliviah continue their emotional standoff while dealing with the sudden arrival of some unexpected allies. Let the mystery continue. For Light & Life Send us a text Support the show...
Dec 07, 2023•2 hr 8 min
It's finally happened. We've made it onto Planet X! Barely. But the mission crew soon realizes that not all is as it seems on the Nameless planet. Let's play a game called "who makes it out alive?". Meanwhile on Dalna, Matty struggles with Oliviah as they try to infiltrate the Path compound, and Yana makes her triumphant but hesitant return with the Herald. Special guest star Kyber the cat For Light & Life Send us a text Support the show...
Nov 25, 2023•2 hr 7 min
On Jedha, the Jedi question the odd connections between the rumors from battle and the Path of the Open Hand. Matty gets assigned a mission with her crush/awkward acquaintance, Oliviah and struggles with confronting the Herald, who is in prison for his crimes. The Mother throws the Herald under the bus in a public way, Yana gets the hot goss from Kraydon, and Marda gets thirsty for our a big boi. We do our best to talk through all your burning questions while trying our best to keep it short. We...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 36 min
The final young adult novel of Phase 2 turned the readers' perspective upside-down! We get a look at some of the events of Phase 2 from the perspective of the Path of the Open Hand (Closed Fist?). Things go a bit Ghostbusters, family drama enters the chat, and we get the best awkward shirtless scene since The Last Jedi. Buckle up, listeners! For Light & Life Send us a text Support the show...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 32 min
We've missed Vildar Mac and his frienemy Tey Sirrek! We conclude their journey with the final three issues of the High Republic Phase 2 comics. We get a glimpse of a Thanos glove (sith artifacts, anyone?), finally see the rod(s) in action, and get some answers to our burning Battle of Jedha questions. To Hell with the Force Send us a text Support the show...
Oct 07, 2023•1 hr 28 min
It's time to say goodbye to the gang. Loyalties are tested, lives are lost and the tide of war shifts to one side. But which one? The epic conclusion episode to Cataclysm is here. Send us a text Support the show
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 54 min
