Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series episode "Part Two: Toil and Trouble." Topics include why Sabine and Ahsoka are unwilling to meet each other in the middle, Ezra's lightsaber being rebranded as Sabine's lightsaber, the importance of not growing complacent, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the Ahsoka series premiere "Part One: Master and Apprentice." Topics include why Sabine is in a rut, why Sabine decided to train in the Force, Ahsoka and Sabine's mentor/mentee relationship, Ahsoka and Kanan experiencing impostor syndrome, Sabine's true home, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss all 6 episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld. Topics include Asajj's deepest desire, comparing the end of Dark Disciple to Tales of the Underworld, Lyco and Asajj's relationship, Lyco's Force abilities, the selfless vs. selfish theme in Cad Bane's arc, whether Isaac will follow Cad Bane's path or Niro's path, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss all 6 episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Empire. Topics include the two paths portrayed in the show between Morgan and Barriss, Ma's beef with the Mountain Clan, Thrawn's motivations, the New Republic's naiveté, Barriss's journey to realization, crossing paths with Vader, where Force-sensitive babies go after being saved, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the final episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, "The Cavalry Has Arrived." Topics include Omega's leaderships skills, how Hemlock died without knowing what Emerie did, Rampart and Nala Se's final moments, Crosshair's missing hand, Hemlock underestimating Omega and the clones, Hunter having to let Omega go and the similarity between Kanan and Ezra, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Into the Breach" and "Flash Strike." Topics include Omega's confidence and being fed up with the Empire, Echo's return and our thoughts about his future, Rampart's character and being the devil on Crosshair's shoulder, Emerie making a choice when Echo appears, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Identity Crisis," "Point of No Return," and "Juggernaut." Topics include the mysterious figure in the cryo-pod and the Zillo Beast, Emerie's connection to the children and her conversation with Nala Se, the unexpected call from Tarkin and what that could mean for the operations on Tantiss, the symbolism behind Omega leaving Lula in the archium, why Crosshair's failure to place the tracker might be part of his character development, w...
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "The Harbinger." Topics include Omega potentially becoming a Force user in the future, whether this episode acts as a backdoor pilot to a future project, Asajj's faint electrocution marks, the similarities between the vrathean and the Sleeper (from Dark Disciple), Asajj's profile from Tech's archive, the understanding (and potential) between Crosshair and Asajj, the idea of Omega and the Bad Batch going their separate ways, and more!...
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Bad Territory." Topics include Crosshair's mental block and the phrase "mind over matter," how trust was a common thread throughout both storylines, Fennec's comment about the Bad Batch's lack of money (and therefore, lack of resources), Fennec's mysterious contact, the title of the next episode, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Infiltration" and "Extraction." Topics include Rex and his role as a military leader, the term "shadow" and the symbolic meaning behind it, Hunter's thoughts on Omega mimicking Crosshair, Hunter's enhanced abilities and whether they're being affected by stress, whether Hunter has been purposefully avoiding finding the truth as to why the Empire wants Omega, Crosshair's defective nature and his loyalty, the psychology of loyalty, Cros...
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode “The Return.” Topics include why Crosshair doesn't get his hand medically checked by AZI, why they haven't talked about Tech's death, Crosshair reconnecting with Barton IV, the ice vulture "coming down to earth" and what that means for Crosshair, how creatures create conflict and tension, Hunter's "keep trying to be better" quote and how it's similar to what Asajj Ventress told Quinlan Vos in Dark Disciple, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode “A Different Approach.” Topics include Omega's desire to help the other prisoners and how Hunter might react to that, Hemlock's gloved hand, Nala Se and whether she's a "hero," why Crosshair chose to follow along with Omega's plans instead of taking the lead, Hunter and Wrecker's reactions to Crosshair, Echo's absence from the reunion, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the Season 3 premiere episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, specifically “Confined,” “Paths Unknown,” and “Shadows of Tantiss.” Topics include how the premiere episodes demonstrated the passage of time, Force sensitive people being used as specimens in Project Necromancer, whether Emerie is a weak spot for Hemlock, Omega and Crosshair’s dynamic, Hunter’s recklessness, Omega’s genetic structure and how it could potentially allow Force sensitivity, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Tipping Point," "The Summit," and "Plan 99." Topics include what Tech was thinking about during his final moments, Dogma/Slick and whether they were subjected to experimentation, Saw Gerrera's reappearance and how he squandered a brilliant opportunity, comparing Steela and Saw Gerrera to the Greek gods Athena and Ares, Emerie's connection to Omega, and more. We also discuss the Season 3 trailer!
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Metamorphosis," "The Outpost," and "Pabu." Topics include a few minor similarities between Ovolot Qail Uthan from the Republic Commando novel series and Nala Se, Crosshair's full-circle journey, the symbolic meanings behind the vulture, why people choose to stay in disaster-prone areas, Hunter and Radar's (from M*A*S*H) heightened senses, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "The Crossing" and "Retrieval." Topics include Omega's feelings about Echo and the Marauder, Tech's Spock-like moments, the storm as a foreshadowing element, solutions and the art of the selfless (as portrayed in Tron: Legacy), Yuri Lowenthal's character and the similar conditions seen in the animated series Arcane, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "The Clone Conspiracy" and "Truth and Consequences." Topics include Echo's choice to leave the group, the Bad Batch's history with clone troopers and being treated as outcasts, Senator Chuchi advocating for the clone troopers and her bonding with Omega, the mysterious assassin and the meaning behind his last words, Rampart's comeuppance, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Faster," "Entombed," and "Tribe." Topics include the contrast between Tech and TAY-0, Cid's shady past and repeated pattern of bringing trouble to the group, the comparison between Phee and Hondo Ohnaka, Phee's interactions with Omega, Yanna as a physical manifestation or representation of Kashyyyk itself, and more!
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Spoils of War," "Ruins of War," and "The Solitary Clone." Topics include elements of the Separatists being used against the Empire, the Batch falling into a routine with Cid, Echo and Hunter's clashing motivations, Romar preserving his people's culture, Omega's kaleidoscope being a gift rather than a stolen item, Cody's influence on Crosshair, and more!
After being away for almost a year, Johna and Maria are back! In this latest episode, the mother-daughter duo chat about their favorite movies and shows of 2023.
Johna and Maria discuss all 6 episodes of Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi. Topics include why the series focuses on Ahsoka and Dooku, whether baby Ahsoka understands her mother's lesson about death, Dooku's slippery slope to the Dark Side, Luke's quote about the Jedi Order from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the lack of security in the Jedi Temple Archives, how "wisdom" was a common thread throughout most of the episodes, the significance behind Yaddle's last display of the Force, how Anakin's teaching ...
Celebrate #RebelsRemembered Day with Johna and Maria as they return from their hiatus to talk about their favorite Star Wars animated show, Star Wars Rebels ! In this special episode, they discuss why Rebels resonated so deeply with them and they take a closer look at each character's journey throughout the series. Want to share your Star Wars Rebels memories with the hosts? Tag them on Twitter (@thegeekybubble) or share your thoughts with the hashtag #RebelsRemembered!...
Johna drops by for a few minutes with an important reminder: #RebelsRemembered Day 2022 arrives on Saturday, March 5! She also provides a list of ideas on ways you could celebrate Star Wars Rebels . Not only that, but look for a brand-new episode of the Geeky Bubble Podcast on March 5! In it, the two hosts look back at their favorite Star Wars Rebels moments and memories.
Johna and Maria discuss the season one finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, "Kamino Lost." Topics include Crosshair's nature and whether he can change his nature in the future, Omega and Crosshair's older sister/little brother interactions and the bitterness he feels towards Omega, the Jurassic Park/World vibes, AZI's Baymax moment, Omega's personality and how she doesn't give up on people, the lack of trust between Crosshair and the Bad Batch, whether Crosshair will tell Rampart the truth about ...
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Return to Kamino." Topics include Omega's history with the Bad Batch in Nala Se's private lab, Hunter and Crosshair's interactions, whether Crosshair's inhibitor chip is truly gone, whether the Bad Batch messed up by not going back for Crosshair, Crosshair wanting to send Omega off-world, Crosshair's plan and desire in wanting to have the Bad Batch back with him, whether Omega's droid plan helped or hindered the situation, Crosshair t...
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "War-Mantle." Topics include the word "mantle" and how it applies to Hunter and Omega, Gregor and Crosshair being held against their will, Tech using outdated information and getting his team into trouble, the Kaminoans and the forgotten contingency plan, the activity on Kamino and why troops are being mobilized, what might happen next between Hunter and Crosshair, Omega potentially bringing allies to help rescue Hunter, Echo potential...
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Infested." Topics include the relationship between the Bad Batch and Cid, Hunter keeping himself detached from everything, Omega being the moral compass of the group, Roland trying to make a name for himself and how he didn't seem fully committed to it, how Roland could be a possible ally in the future, the Lord of the Rings influences, the exchange between Omega and Hunter at the end of the episode, and more! Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod...
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Devil's Deal" and "Rescue on Ryloth." Topics include the Bad Batch's role in both episodes, ways the Bad Batch could have been included more, Hunter's moments with Omega and how she approached the situation with heart, Hunter's reluctance in playing the role of a soldier, Crosshair's lack of development and the lack of Crosshair's perspective, Howzer's (*heart eyes*) role, Cham's predicament and wanting the best for Hera, Eleni's cha...
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Common Ground." Topics include the different ways we see characters coming to a mutual understanding throughout the episode, the Separatists (like Mina Bonteri and General Kleeve) who believed in what they were fighting for, Omega's resilience and confidence in the Bad Batch, how the mission challenges their ideologies, Hunter letting Omega's name slip during the mission and why he hasn't done the same with Crosshair's name, their non...
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Bounty Lost." Topics include Hunter's emotions clouding his judgment and Echo being the voice of reason, what's next for Crosshair, the possibility of Nala Se dying in trying to protect Omega, Bora Vio theories and how Kamino could become another Bora Vio in the future without Imperial funding, Omega's connection to Jango and Boba Fett and the questions that brings up, Omega possibly being the key to saving the remaining clones on Kam...
