This episode contains SPOILERS for the 9th episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, "Bounty Lost." In this 10-minute episode, Johna shares the 2 questions she asked at a recent roundtable interview with showrunners Jennifer Corbett and Brad Rau and voice actor Ming-Na Wen. She asked: (1) During development, was there a discussion about Crosshair following the Empire by choice instead of being forced, or if another Bad Batcher had been considered for that part? (2) What details did the creators share...
Jun 25, 2021•10 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Reunion." Topics include Echo's response to Hunter about them being soldiers, whether Hunter is a good leader, theories on whether Echo could leave the Bad Batch, Tech and Wrecker's sibling nature, Crosshair's injury and what it could mean for him and his inhibitor chip moving forward, Tech's response to Omega's question about the war, why Nala Se relies on Fennec Shand to keep Omega safe, whether Nala Se could turn on Lama Su in the ...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 24 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Battle Scars." Topics include the episode title and how it harkens back to a Kanan Jarrus quote, how the Batch are starting to question orders from Cid, the growing friction between Cid and the Batch and what it could mean for the Batch's future, Rex's return and his "killed in action" status, Rex meeting Omega and how he should have questioned her purpose (like Cut), the Bad Batch's ages compared to Rex, why Omega doesn't have an inh...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Decommissioned." Topics include Omega and her energy bow vs. her experience shooting at Crosshair, why the Bad Batch stayed on Ord Mantell and haven't moved to another location, how Cid might react to their unsuccessful mission, Omega possibly being the "tactical droid" of the Bad Batchers, who Cid's buyer might be, Wrecker's mental strength, Trace and Rafa's growth and imparting wisdom on the Bad Batch, how the Bad Batch need to ques...
Jun 07, 2021•58 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Rampage." Topics include how Omega's doing after her dangerous encounter with Fennec, Echo's "mothering" nature, how Omega figures out the Trandoshan woman is Cid, whether the Bad Batch can trust Cid with their secret, why the Bad Batch haven't connected Fennec back to the Kaminoans, other characters who could have hired Fennec, slavery and whether the Bad Batch understand they and Omega are "Kaminoan property," and more! Twitter: @Ge...
May 31, 2021•48 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Cornered." Topics include missed opportunities with Riyo Chuchi, Echo's self-worth and evolution, why Crosshair didn't tell Tarkin the truth about Omega, Fennec having the upper hand on Hunter and Wrecker, the effects of this episode's events on Omega's desire to explore, the undeniable attraction between Hunter and Fennec (Just kidding! Or am I?), and more! Note : Apologies for the continued issues with our audio. We found a new spac...
May 24, 2021•51 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Replacements." Topics include the several meanings behind the title, Crosshair's Winter Soldier moments, the Empire's new recruits, theories about Nala Se and Lama Su's private conversation, Omega's moment with the moon creature, the stark difference between Omega and Crosshair's rooms, and more! Note : We ended up getting a new microphone for this episode, but we still need to play around with the settings and adjust it properly. We ...
May 17, 2021•59 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Cut and Run." Topics include why the Bad Batch don't feel more betrayed by what happened with Crosshair, reactions to seeing Cut Lawquane again, Omega's Rapunzel moments, whether Omega regrets leaving Kamino, Hunter's dad-like moments, the clone troopers as stormtroopers, Tech and Echo's bickering relationship, and more! Note : We're still trying to find a good recording space in our new house, so apologies in advance if the audio inc...
May 10, 2021•59 min
Johna and Maria return to discuss the series premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch , "Aftermath." Topics include the Bad Batch as the focus for this new animated series, Caleb Dume and canon, why Crosshair was affected by Order 66, Wrecker's Lula, first thoughts about Omega, the mystery surrounding Omega, Saw Gerrera seeing a civil war on the horizon, and more! This episode contains minor spoilers for Episode 2, "Cut and Run." Note : We're still trying to find a good recording space in our new ho...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Missing Star Wars: The Clone Wars ? Same here! Johna virtually sat down with E. Anne Convery to chat about her short story, "Bug," from The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark anthology. They talked about her previous writing experience with Her Universe, finding the balance between worldbuilding and advancing the plot, character names and their meanings, journeys of self-discovery, the role of dejarik in the story, naming ash-beetles, and more! Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodca...
Aug 27, 2020•48 min
We've reached the end of The Clone Wars ! Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes "Old Friends Not Forgotten," "Phantom Apprentice," "Shattered," and "Victory and Death" from season seven. Topics include Star Wars Rebels connections, Ahsoka's natural inclination to help people, Maul and Ahsoka's confrontation, the heartbreaking final moments, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com...
Aug 05, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes "Gone With a Trace," "Deal or No Deal," "Dangerous Debt," and "Together Again" from season seven. Topics include Trace and Rafa's personalities, whether Rafa is truly doing her best for her sister, what the Jedi told Trace and Rafa when their parents died, Ahsoka's ability in trusting people after what happened with Barriss, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 1 min
John and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes "The Bad Batch," "A Distant Echo," "On the Wings of Keeradaks," and "Unfinished Business" from season seven. Topics include the Bad Batch working with "regs" (regular clone troopers) and embracing their differences, if therapy exists for clone troopers, Echo and whether he should have had more of a personal struggle, Rex and Echo's relationship and what they individually represent, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubble...
Mar 15, 2020•1 hr 11 min
Johna and Maria discuss "Rebuilding the Resistance" and "The Escape," the final two episodes of Star Wars Resistance . Topics include Venisa and Torra working together, Tierny's background and how she wasn't born into the First Order, Johna getting to see Synara one last time, the final episode and whether it felt like a proper series finale, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episodes "The New World" and "No Place Safe" from season two. Topics include reasons why finding a new place is a bad idea, why Doza doesn't contribute to the Resistance (like his wife), whether Kaz belongs to with the Colossus , Tam's promotion, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Jan 30, 2020•53 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "The Mutiny" from season two. Topics include Kragan not learning his lessons, Doza considering Synara's advice about letting the pirates go, whether Kragan will hold a grudge against Synara for what she did, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Jan 18, 2020•28 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episodes "The Missing Agent" and "Breakout" from season two. Topics include Doza's isolationist tendencies, whether Kaz has it in him to make hard decisions, Kaz not wanting to leave the Colossus just yet, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Jan 10, 2020•55 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "Station to Station" from season two. Topics include Rucklin and Tam's reactions in response to Kaz and Neeku's presence, Kaz's growing confidence, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Dec 23, 2019•42 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "Kaz's Curse" from season two. Topics include whether bad luck exists, how Mika Grey found her place in the Colossus, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Dec 15, 2019•34 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "The Voxx Vortex 5000" from season two. Topics include how Yeager should have been included in the race, how this episode should have highlighted more Ace pilot backgrounds, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Dec 09, 2019•34 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "Rendezvous Point" from season two. Topics include the sacrifice the Doza family made together, Tam's interactions with Venisa Doza, the romance between Venisa and Imanuel, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Dec 02, 2019•45 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "The Relic Raider" from season two. Topics include the inspiration behind Mika Grey, how this would have been the perfect opportunity for Freya to talk about her past, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Nov 24, 2019•53 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "From Beneath" from season two. Topics include the return of the fuel plot line, Orka and Flix's relationship, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Nov 16, 2019•31 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "The Engineer" from season two. Topics include Synara's intuition, Neeku's past and support system, the original ending for this episode, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Nov 09, 2019•45 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "Hunt on Celsor 3" from season two. Topics include Neeku's selflessness, Buggles' role in the story, Synara potentially becoming a pirate captain, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Nov 02, 2019•45 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "Live Fire" from season two. Topics include the parallel between Yeager's drill and Lieutenant Galek's training session, how Kaz received support and Tam didn't, Hype and Tam's unresolved past, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Oct 25, 2019•54 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "A Quick Salvage Run" from season two. Topics include Synara's reaction to Kaz's long-range communication to Tam, Kaz's parents, the Ace pilots in combat, Tam's relieved sigh, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Oct 19, 2019•55 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "Into the Unknown" from season two. Topics include Kaz's behavior throughout the episode, Captain Doza's confidence in his daughter's abilities, Tam's ambition and desire to be a pilot, and more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com
Oct 12, 2019•58 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes "The Lost One," "Voices," "Destiny," and "Sacrifice" from season six. Topics include why the Force Priestesses chose Yoda and no one else, how the Force Priestesses represent different emotional states, Kanan's death in Star Wars Rebels , the fact that the Force Priestesses appear in the concept art of the Lothal Key Stone, and much more. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com...
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes "The Disappeared: Parts 1 and 2" from season six. Topics include how opposites attract, how Mother Talzin's teachings feed into their Episode IX theories, and the concept of extracting the Living Force. They also discuss the Star Wars Resistance season two trailer and their trip to Disney's D23 Expo. Twitter: @GeekyBubblePod Email: geekybubblepodcast@gmail.com...
Sep 16, 2019•57 min
