Join us on Episode 218 to discuss Day , episode three of The Acolyte. -What do we see in this episode that hints at Jedi hubris in the future? -What makes a "true Jedi"? -Why is Osha beginning to feel the Force again? -Several important coversations in this episode, including between Vernestra and Sol, Yord and Osha, Qimir and Mae, and Sol and Osha. -Redheaded Jedi, Bazil, and big bugs? Oh my! -The dark master appears. All of this and so much more on this action-packed episode of Idiot's Array. ...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 218
On Episode 217, we are taking a deep dive in Destiny , episode 3 of The Acolyte . -What new perspectives were learned about the Force in this episode? -Are the Jedi spying on Force-sensitive children? -Witches and the Ascension ceremony. -What are the parellels between Osha and Anakin Skywalker choosing the Jedi path? -Did Osha really want to join the Jedi Order? All of this and so much more on Episode 217. We would be honored if you would join us. X: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podc...
Jun 16, 2024•59 min•Ep. 217
Oh Yord! The Acolyte has arrived and don't let your ears deceive you! On Episode 216, we join forces with Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle to break down episodes one (Lost/Found) and two (Revenge/Justice). -What are our overall thoughts after the first two episodes? -How are the Jedi different in this era than in the eras we are already familiar with? -What is unique about this mystery so far? -What did we like about the action sequences? -What tie-ins to previous Star Wars did we notice? ...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 216
A darkness is rising... The Acolyte will be released this week and we discuss our excitement and anticipation for the series and how to prepare for it. -When is the series set? -What do we know about the Jedi Order at this point? -What have we learned from the trailers and TV spots? -Where can fans go to learn more about this series? All of this and so much more on an all-new episode of Idiot's Array! We would be honored if you would join us. If you'd like to contact us or comment on this episod...
Jun 02, 2024•54 min•Ep. 215
We all have our favorite moments from the original Star Wars trilogy and on Episode 214 we discuss ours. Our challenge is to pick our Idiot's Array (top 3) of moments. Picking only three moments over the course of three movies ain't like dusting crops. It's hard and dangerous work. So which moments will we choose? And which will we blast into oblivion? We hope you'll listen along and choose your favorites too. We would be honored if you would join us! If you'd like to contact us or comment on th...
May 20, 2024•32 min•Ep. 214
The calvary has arrived and we are here to wrap up The Bad Batch . Join us as we breakdown the season 3/series finale. -Crosshair wants to take on the Imperial troops alone. -Emerie and Echo team up. -Omega escapes with the other children and frees the Zillo Beast. -Omega and Echo free the other Clones. -Echo recruits some of the freed Clones to help him complete the mission. -Rampart hasn't changed and meets his justly demise. -Hemlock captures Omega and Crosshair's shot helps free her. -Return...
May 06, 2024•50 min•Ep. 213
On Episode 212, we discuss Flash Strike , the penultimate episode of The Bad Batch series. -The Batchers arrive at Tantiss Base, but the Empire is ready for them. -Omega knows her brothers are back and needs to devise an escape plan. -Echo stealthly infiltrates the base. -A Zillo Beast! -Echo meets Emerie and learns that there are more children than just Omega being held captive by the Empire. We start the show with a fun discussion topic and some Star Wars news. We would be honored if you would...
Apr 29, 2024•50 min•Ep. 212
Idiot's Array is back to discuss Into the Breach, the thirteenth episode of season three of The Bad Batch. -What are our overal thoughts on this episode? -What are the similarities of the Tantiss vault and the Narkina-5 prison from Andor? -What are the similarities between Omega and Jyn Erso? -What sacrifices do we think The Bad Batch are willing to make to save Omega? And what sacrifices is Omega willing to make to save the other children and clones at Tantiss? We begin the show with some quick...
Apr 22, 2024•52 min•Ep. 211
On Episode 210, we discuss Juggernaut , episode 12 of The Bad Batch season 3. -Omega is returned to Tantiss and reunited with Emerie Karr, but is Omega really safe? -Crosshair has a plan to find a way to Tantiss. -Phee Genoe returns to help The Bad Batch on a dangerous mission to extract Vice Admiral Rampart. -Omega is shown her new home, the vault at Tantiss base. We start the show with some recent Star Wars news. Join us for an intense episode of Idiot's Array! We would be honored if you would...
Apr 15, 2024•51 min•Ep. 210
On Episode 209, we continue to discuss season 3 of The Bad Batch with episodes The Harbinger, Identity Crisis, and Point of No Return. -The return of Asajj Ventress! -The Bad Batch is suspicious of Ventress. -Ventress teaches Omega. -The return of Cad Bane. -Emerie is promoted and meets the children/specimens. -Shadow trooper tracks down the Bad Batch on Pabu. -Omega surrenders to the Empire. We start the show with some recent Star Wars news. All of this and so much more. We have a few lives lef...
Apr 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 209
On Episode 208, join Ryder and Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf, Kanata's Castle) as they discuss Bad Territory , episode 8 of season 3 of The Bad Batch . -Omega attempts to help Crosshair with his healing. -Is Crosshair's injury physical or mental? -Wrecker and Hunter team up with Fennec Shand. -Can Fennec be trusted? -Who is Fennec's contact? We start the show by discussing some recent Star Wars news, including The Acolyte poster and trailer reveals, Star Wars Celebration Japan art, Star War...
Mar 24, 2024•55 min•Ep. 208
On this all-new episode, Alan, Mark, and Ryder team up with Becca Benjamin (Kanata's Castle, Tarkin's Top Shelf) to discuss and dissect Infiltration (Episode 6) and Extraction (Episode 7) of The Bad Batch season 3. -Who are the CX troopers? -Howzer is suspicious of Crosshair. -Wolffe! -How has Crosshair become one of our favorite Clones? -Why is loyalty so important in The Bad Batch and Star Wars in general? All of this and so much more! We would be honored if you would join us. X: @idiotsarrayp...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 207
On Episode 206, we dive into A Different Approach and The Return , episodes 4 and 5 of The Bad Batch season 3. A Different Approach: -Omega and Crosshair on the run from The Empire. -Both have ideas on how best to escape from Lau. -Both of them use their talents. -Reunion with Hunter and Wrecker. The Return: -The Bad Batch are back together, but it's not completely comfortable. -Omega carries guilt because she thinks she left clones behind. -Wyrms! -Hunter and Crosshair work together. All of thi...
Mar 11, 2024•49 min•Ep. 206
On Episode 205, Idiot's Array joins forces once again with Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle, this time to discuss the first three episodes of season three of The Bad Batch. We cover many sectors and topics including: -Omega's life currently Tantiss, including befriending a lurca hound. -What is the reason for so many blood samples being tested? -Why is Nala Se discarding Omega's sample? -Omega still cares for Crosshair and hopes for his redemption. -Hunter and Wrecker are using any means t...
Feb 25, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 205
"Your arrogance blinds you!" Many characters in Star Wars have been victims of their own arrogance. Some learned from it and made changes. And some didn't. On Episode 204, we discuss arrogance in Star Wars characters. -Which characters are arrogant and which fake it well? -What are the downfalls of arrogance? -Is arrogance ever helpful? -Which Star Wars characters are the most arrogant? -Which characters changed their arrogant ways? We would be honored if you would join us! Twitter: @idiotsarray...
Feb 19, 2024•41 min•Ep. 204
On Episode 203, Idiot's Array joins forces with Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle to pay tribute to Carl Weathers (Greef Karga in The Mandalorian ), who passed away on February 1st, 2024. We discuss his life filled with positivity, decades-long career, and his lasting legacy. We start the show covering the latest Star Wars news. We would be honored if you would join us! Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarraypodcas...
Feb 05, 2024•50 min•Ep. 203
The Bad Batch season 3 trailer is finally here and even though we've lost a brother (temporarily for this episode), Idiot's Array is here to discuss it! -What are we most looking forward to in season 3? -Is Tech really gone? -What is Omega's destiny? -What is the threat to the Empire that Palpatine is so worried about? -What is the fate of the Bad Batch? -And Asajj Ventress is back???? We begin the episode by responding to a listener's emails. All of this and much more! We would be honored if yo...
Jan 29, 2024•31 min•Ep. 202
Idiot's Array starts 2024 with an all-new episode covering a variety of topics! To begin the episode, we reveal any Star Wars -themed New Year's resolutions we may have. Then, based on listener feedback, we discuss anything in Star Wars that Alan, Mark, and Ryder may disagree on. And to wrap up Episode 201, we each give our top 5 favorite Star Wars movies...for today at least. We talk about this and much more! We would be honored if you would join us. Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's A...
Jan 08, 2024•38 min•Ep. 201
Was it Idiot's Array's destiny to make it to our 200th episode? We're not sure, but on Episode 200 we discuss destiny in Star Wars. -Does the Force control a character's destiny? -How do decisions affect destiny? -What part do Force visions play in a person's destiny? -Did Anakin Skywalker fulfil his destiny? And what about Ahsoka Tano, Luke Skywalker, Padme Amidala, and Obi-Wan Kenobi? We start the show by responding to a listener email. Then we talk about which three Star Wars characters we wo...
Dec 11, 2023•48 min•Ep. 200
On Episode 199, Ryder is joined by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf) to cover a variety of topics. First up, we revisit the Phantom Menace teaser trailer 25 years later. What do we remember from this time? How do we feel about this trailer now? And we share some feelings on The Phantom Menace. Next, we discuss some of The High Republic updates and how some of those storylines are weaved into live-action Star Wars. We also discuss Life Day and the Star Wars Holiday Special and why it is worth w...
Nov 20, 2023•57 min•Ep. 199
Join Idiot's Array for an all-new episode packed with a variety of topics! We start the show by talking about the new Beatles song before we read a listener email. For our main topic, we have an in-depth discussion about how important relatability is to which Star Wars characters are our favorites. To close the show, we talk about the recent passing of Matthew Perry. All of this and so much more! We would be honored if you would join us. Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast E...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 198
Join Alan and Ryder live at Fan X in Salt Lake City for our Ahsoka Tano: Stil the Purest Example of the Jedi? panel! Ahsoka Tano has become has become a beloved Star Wars character as her story spanned The Clone Wars , Rebels , The Mandalorian , literature, and now the Ahsoka series. With the added perspective of the Ahsoka series, how have our thoughts and appreciation of Ahsoka changed? Why does she continue to be an inspiration fan favorite? We will discuss our favorite Ahsoka moments, our fa...
Oct 23, 2023•48 min•Ep. 197
Join Ryder and Alan live from Fan X in Salt Lake City for The Clone Wars 15th Anniversary panel! Fifteen years ago, Star Wars fans were introduced to new characters (Ahsoka Tano, Captain Rex) and re-introduced to characters we’d known for years (Anakin, Padme, Obi-Wan) in The Clone Wars. -What are the lasting legaciecs of The Clone Wars move and series today? -What makes them both so important to Star Wars fans? -Why was Ahsoka assigned to Anakin? -What are some of our favorite scenes? -What is ...
Oct 16, 2023•46 min•Ep. 196
"No matter what happens next, I'm going to be there for you." On Episode 195, we are joined one more time by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf, Kanata's Castle) and Red 5 Mom (Kanata's Castle) as we discuss the season finale of Ahsoka , The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord. Some of the topics we discuss include: -Morgan receives the gift of shadows -Ezra builds a new lightsaber -The relationship between Ahsoka and Sabine -Thrawn plots his return to the known galaxy -Night Troopers -Sabine stays...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 195
On Episode 194, the Idiots get together once again with Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle to discuss the penultimate episode of Ahsoka, Dreams and Madness. Some of the topics we discuss are: -Hera vs. Senator Xiono -C-3PO! -Anakin's training holograms for Ahsoka -Thrawn's strategy -Sabine gives Ezra a recap of what has happened in their galaxy -Baylan and Shin take different paths -The reunion of Ahsoka, Ezra, and Sabine. All of this and much, much more madness on this dreamy episode of Idi...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 194
On Episode 193, we discuss Ahsoka- Part 6: Far, Far Away. Join us as we talk about: -The arrival at Peridea -Purgill graveyard -The Great Mothers -Thrawn! -Sabine finally finding Ezra We start with a short recap of Alan and Ryder's weekend at Fan X in Salt Lake City. All of this and much more on an action-packed episode of Idiot's Array. We would be honored if you would join us. Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarraypo...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 193
Fan X 2023 is Sept 21-23, 2023 and Idiot's Array will be hosting several panels! On this Quickdeal, Alan and Ryder discuss their schedules for the convention this week. Join them live to discuss Ahsoka, The Clone Wars, Return of the Jedi, and much, much more! Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarraypodcast...
Sep 18, 2023•11 min
On Episode 192, Idiot's Array joins forces with The Pitiful Little Band Roundtable for a discussion on Shadow Warrior, Part Five of Ahsoka. Join us as we talk about: -Jacen helps Hera and the New Republic locate Ahsoka. -Ahsoka continues her training with Anakin in the World Between Worlds. -A return to The Clone Wars battlefields. -The search for Sabine continues. All of this and much, much more in this extended edition of Idiot's Array! We would be honored if you would join us. Twitter: @idiot...
Sep 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 192
On Episode 191, Idiot's Array is joined by Becca Benjamin and Red 5 Mom to discuss Fallen Jedi, Part 4 in Ahsoka . Join us as we talk about: -Who is/are the fallen Jedi? -What is Sabine's importance? -Ahsoka vs. Baylan and Sabine vs. Shin -Did Sabine betray Ahsoka in order to find Ezra? -World Between Worlds -Anakin! All of this and more! We would be honored if you would join us. Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarrayp...
Sep 10, 2023•39 min•Ep. 191
This is intolerable! Idiot's Array is joined by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf, Kanata's Castle) and Red 5 Mom (Kanata's Castle) to discuss part 3 (Time to Fly) of Ahsoka. We discuss: Sabine's struggles with her Jedi training Hera's frustrations with politics More reasons why the Jedi Order fell A fun space battle Ahsoka in a space suit And Purrgil! All of this and much, much more! We would be honored if you would join us. Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiot...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 190
