We’re back talking The Clone Wars in our rewatch series! This week, we are discussing the Desert Arc which includes: Grievous Intrigue (209), The Deserter (210), and Lightsaber Lost (211). On this episode: What did fans think about these episodes when they first aired in 2010? What lesson does Jedi Master Tera Sinube teach to Ahsoka? The “Ask Dave” series on Star Wars dot com. Our thoughts on Cut Lawquane as a “deserter” clone as we track the concept of free will with the clones. …all that and m...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 14 min
This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking all about the latest Lucasfilm animation anthology series, “Tales of the Underworld”! Tune in to hear: How the “Dark Disciple” book set up Asajj Ventress’ story! Our speculation on what is next for Ventress. How the western genre is seen within Cad Bane’s story. Do these shorts make us view Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane differently? …and much, much more! Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at drinknello.com with the code SKYTALKERS...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 19 min
We are thrilled to have the opportunity to talk to the incredible costume designer behind both seasons of ANDOR, Michael Wilkinson (BATMAN V SUPERMAN, WATCHMEN, JUSTICE LEAGUE, GARDEN STATE, TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN). Caitlin talked with him one-on-one about: The close relationship between costume creation and production design Designing for characters like Mon Mothma and Cassian who have pre-established looks in other Star Wars films The evolution of Kleya’s character as seen through her cl...
Jun 23, 2025•44 min
We are thrilled to bring you our interviews with Alan Tudyk (K-2SO) and Margit Pfeiffer (Supervising Sound Editor on ANDOR season 1 and season 2). Both were incredible conversations discussing the world of ANDOR. Alan's interview starts at 31:45 and Margit's interview starts at 6:40. We talked: Constructing the vocals and layering a world like Ghorman with Margit. Building the tension of Mon’s speech through sound design. The differences between working on Andor and Rogue One — and what Alan wou...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min
We interviewed show runner and ANDOR creator Tony Gilroy (The BOURNE films, MICHAEL CLAYTON, ROGUE ONE) at Lucasfilm's offices in San Francisco! What “inspiring mania” on a set like ANDOR means An overview of our day at Lucasfilm How ANDOR transitions into Rogue One and the process of making the show towards that ending Tony’s thoughts on Perrin’s speech at Leida’s wedding What ANDOR means to him as this chapter closes …and so much more! Thank you so much to Lucasfilm for this opportunity! Join ...
Jun 12, 2025•49 min
This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about all the ways the finale of Andor Season 2 has and hasn’t changed our viewing experience of Rogue One! Tune in this week to hear: Jyn and Cassian as messengers. What are the comparisons between Luthen and Kleya vs Saw and Jyn? How has Cassian’s character arc in Rogue One shifted with two seasons of Andor? Luthen Rael’s last name as anagram for "Lear" – and how that relates to Shakespeare’s “King Lear”. …and so much more! Join our Patreon community and ...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 20 min
We went to Star Wars Celebration Japan in April and we are here to talk about our experience, plus our other travels in Japan! On this episode: We discuss all the big panels and what we learned, including The Mandalorian and Grogu, Maul: Shadow Lord, Star Wars Visions Vol 3, Ahsoka, and more! Our highlights and also some woes of this Celebration, plus things we bought! Some funny moments on our trip exploring Japan before and after Celebration. Our time in Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea! …and so...
May 22, 2025•2 hr 37 min
We have made it to the series finale of Andor! It’s so hard to say goodbye to such an incredible show, but we’re so excited to break down this last arc. In this episode we discuss: Luthen and Kleya’s backstory. Cassian’s complete character arc; what did the show Andor tell us about him? Were there any loose ends in the series? How does our viewing of Rogue One change? … and so much more! Thanks to our incredible listeners for making covering this era of Star Wars storytelling so special! Join ou...
May 14, 2025•2 hr 28 min
We’re covering the 2 BBY arc in ANDOR season 2: Episodes 7, 8, and 9. This is a heavy, tough set of episodes and there’s a lot to cover. Here’s what to expect: Charlotte and Caitlin discuss the implications of the Ghorman Massacre. What does it mean for Luthen’s story and the relationship to the Yavin 4 rebels? Cassian and Bix, and their relationship; we also discuss Cassian’s entire arc through the series and whether destiny is involved in his story. Speculation for the final arc! … and so much...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 51 min
We’re excited to bring you this special interview with the voice of Asajj Ventress, Nika Futterman! Tune in to hear: What key words and themes were used to describe Ventress in this story? What does Star Wars mean to Nika Futterman? What makes the character of Ventress such a fan favorite? What can fans look forward to in Tales of the Underworld? … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok...
May 06, 2025•23 min
Charlotte and Caitlin are back to discuss Andor Season 2, Episodes 4, 5, and 6! We’re now halfway through the season and there is so much to unpack! In this week’s discussion we cover: The relationship between Cassian and Bix. The return of Saw Gerrera and his influence on those around him. A showdown between Mon Mothma and Orson Krennic! What does the reunion between Vel and Cinta mean for their involvement in the Rebellion? …all this and more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episod...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 48 min
Welcome to Skytalkers coverage of Andor Season 2! We’re so excited to be back discussing and analyzing one of our favorite Star Wars TV shows with the first arc of Andor Season 2: "One Year Later"; "Sagrona Teema"; and "Harvest"! Tune in to hear: Our first impressions returning to the world of Andor. Does the show do a good job of re-contextualizing where all our characters are? How is Bix handling the events of Season 1? What do we think about Cassian’s character development in this first arc? ...
Apr 23, 2025•2 hr 6 min
Recording while we are in Japan, we were able to chat in a roundtable interview with Diego Luna (Cassian Andor) and Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen) and talk about Star Wars: Andor Season 2! Thanks to our fellow interviewers and to Disney and Lucasfilm for the opportunity. Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community a...
Apr 17, 2025•16 min
With some new listeners we wanted to reintroduce ourselves and talk about why we love Star Wars, and our “Star Wars story”! Tune in to hear: Where did we each first watch Star Wars? What does that “Star Wars feeling” mean to us? What opinions on Star Wars do we have that have changed over the years? …and so much more! Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Coz...
Apr 17, 2025•56 min
Welcome to the latest rewatch episode in our Clone Wars series, the Geonosis Arc (204-208): “Senate Spy”, “Landing at Point Rain”, “Weapons Factory”, “Legacy of Terror”, and “Brain Invaders”! These were some of our favorite episodes when they first aired and we are so excited to discuss them today! This week on the podcast: What did fans think about these episodes when they first aired? How do these episodes talk about Anakin and his attachment to Padmé and Ahsoka? The Clone Wars origin of fan-f...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 13 min
We’re revisiting season one of ANDOR — and speculating for what’s to come in ANDOR Season 2, just right around the corner! On this episode: We talk about our personal reactions to revisiting season 1 and new things we’ve noticed. What are the unanswered questions from season 1? We reflect on the possibilities of: Cassian looking for his sister, Luthen’s fate, Cassian’s relationship with Bix, and more. Wild speculation!! … and so much more! Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% ...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 30 min
Welcome to the latest episode in our Clone Wars rewatch! This week we’re covering The Zillo Beast Arc (217-219) from Season 2. Tune in for discussions on: How the morality of the Jedi is being tested during the time. The development of the Zillo Beast as an homage to Godzilla. How do these episodes show Anakin’s loyalties to Palpatine? Behind the scenes insights from the creators of the Zillo Beast! …and so much more! Extended BTS Feature on the Zillo Beast Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code S...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 14 min
We’re going to Star Wars Celebration Japan! With that excitement comes a little bit of stress with packing and preparation, so we’re here to break it all down for you as we get ready! Tune to hear all about: Lessons learned from past Star Wars Celebrations (the good, the bad, and the ugly lessons)! Charlotte gives her best tips about visiting Japan from when she went last year! (Also Tokyo Disneyland tips!) What panels are we prioritizing this year? Our best advice for making sure you have the b...
Mar 20, 2025•2 hr 2 min
We’re so excited to be talking all about the latest Star Wars book release, “Star Wars: The Mask of Fear” (Reign of the Empire) by Alexander Freed! The first of a trilogy and the perfect lead into Andor Season 2! In this discussion we cover: Initial impressions and reactions to the book and where fan favorite characters like Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera are as the Empire takes control! Why is Bail Organa haunted by the ghosts of the Jedi? What are the political machinations at play d...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 48 min
We’re back with a brand new The Clone Wars rewatch on the Holocron Heist arc which includes: Holocron Heist (201), Cargo of Doom (202), Children of the Force (203). We’ve been so excited to get to these favorite episodes for a while. What to expect: The fan reactions from these episodes when they first aired. (people couldn’t believe Mustafar could be used *before* Revenge of the Sith in the timeline!) Does Palpatine really have it all planned out or is he making it up as he goes? The intro of C...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 23 min
We’re back on our Clone Wars Rewatch! And this week we’re headed to the planet Ryloth where we cover these episodes: Storm over Ryloth (119), Innocents of Ryloth (120), Liberty on Ryloth (121) – the Ryloth arc. In our discussion we talk about: Initial reactions and reviews of the arc from 2009! What real world events served as some inspiration for this arc? Why is it important to see Ahsoka’s failure? …all that and more! Henry Gilroy and Dave Filoni Interview Join our Patreon community and unloc...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Join Caitlin and Charlotte on this journey listening and reacting to the Star Wars: Episode III REVENGE OF THE SITH audio commentary! We pick quotes from George Lucas, Rick McCallum (EP), Rob Coleman (animation director), John Knoll and Roger Guyett (Visual Effects Supervisor) to unpack. On this episode: How does George Lucas describe Anakin throughout the commentary? What were the challenges with General Grievous and Yoda as animated characters? How Rick McCallum talks about George Lucas’s crea...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 43 min
Our The Clone Wars rewatch continues on with “Blue Shadow Virus” (117) and “Mystery of a Thousand Moons” (118)! It’s actually the 16th anniversary of these episodes’ release today! On this episode: What did the fandom think of these episodes? Our undying love for Peppi Bow, plus us publicly stating we’ve been pronouncing Gungan wrong for years What can these episodes tell us about Anakin’s relationships with Padmè and Ahsoka? Thinking about Star Wars through fractals: Anakin and Padmé’s relation...
Feb 13, 2025•1 hr 28 min
We’re kicking off the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith this year by analyzing the film’s deleted scenes! In this episode we discuss: What are our memories about these deleted scenes? What did George Lucas have to say about removing these scenes from the film? Padmé’s plot line with Mon Mothma and Bail Organa + how pivotal it could have been How would we analyze these scenes if they had remained in the film? …and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Ou...
Feb 06, 2025•2 hr 2 min
We’re back for our first The Clone Wars Rewatch episode of 2025! We’re talking all about the Orto Plutonia arc — “Trespass” (115) and “Sphere of Influence” (304). We discuss: What was the initial fan reaction to these two episodes when they first aired? The introduction to fan favorite, Senator Chuchi! George Lucas’s character, Baron Papanoida, makes an appearance. What did we think about getting a bigger story for his character? Highs and lows from these two episodes! …and much, much more! Join...
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 9 min
It’s our 8 year podcast birthday! We’re celebrating as we always do! On this episode: We give our 2025 Star Wars Dinner Party lists! Which 5 Star Wars people are we bringing to our fictional, hypothetical dinner party this year, and why? We talk 2024 stats and hopes for 2025! We answer your questions: Star Wars Celebration Japan, personal growth, what department we’d want to work in on a Star Wars movie… … and so much more! A special thanks to every listener we’ve had on this journey so far, whe...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr 32 min
We are here to break down the season 1 finale of Skeleton Crew, Episode 8, “The Real Good Guys”! This week we talk all about: The kids and their parents working together to save At Attin! Jod’s ending — did he get what he deserved? The final reveal of the Supervisor and what it means for the planet. Did Skeleton Crew have the Star Wars feeling? And how do we describe that? …all that and more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytal...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 39 min
We are here to talk all about episode 7 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “We’re Gonna Be In So Much Trouble” directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Tune in this week for discussions on: More details about At Attin and what the parents know! Jod’s turn on the kids and what it means for the character’s ending next week. The kids’ reaction to their parents’ messages and eventual reunion this week. How “claimsies” came full circle! Final speculations on the Supervisor and At Attin’s secrets! …and so much more! Jo...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 26 min
Our first episode of 2025 and we are here to break down the 6th episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “Zero Friends Again” directed by Bryce Dallas Howard. On this discussion: How did the show handle discussions around KB’s differences? Who has Jod’s lightsaber? The dynamic of Wim and KB vs. Fern and Neel in this episode. More speculation on Captian Tad Rennod and the Supervisor on At Attin Why was Wim’s hero moment so important? … plus so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus ep...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 6 min
We are back to talk Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 5! Join us this week as we talk all about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Episode 5 “You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates”. On this episode: What are the parents doing back on At Attin? At Attin is the last Old Republic Mint — what does it mean? Did we know Jod was going to betray Fern, Wim, Neel, and KB? What is next on the treasure hunt and the journey back to At Attin? Is Cthallops the best tentacle monster to date in Star Wars? …and so much mor...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 16 min
