We are back to talk Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 4! Join us for a special recording where we’re recording together in person as we talk all about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Episode 4 “Can’t Say I Remember No At Attin”. On this episode: Why was this the perfect episode to focus on fan favorite, Neel? What is our latest speculation about At Attin’s Supervisor? Why does At Achrann look the same as At Attin? What is next for the character development of Wim and Fern? What’s going on with SM-33, a...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min
We’re back this week to talk about the third episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem”. This week we dive into the show and talk all about: Our new speculation about the secrets and treasures of At Attin. The character of KB and why it was important to focus on her in this episode. Kh’ymm’s Library and all the information that is kept there. Jod’s relationship with the kids: Can they trust him? What is his motive? Does this show continue to have the “Star...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 29 min
Welcome to our first episode about the brand new Star Wars television show: Skeleton Crew! This week we dive into the show and talk all about: Our first impressions of the characters and the world of At-Attin! Who are all these kids and where do we think their character development will go over the course of the show? How does the pirate aesthetic of the show fit into the “Star Wars feeling”? The concept of Skeleton Crew being a “pirates story” but also fitting into the hero’s journey and explor...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Caitlin and Charlotte celebrate the anniversary of the infamous, the once-wiped from existence, the glorious 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. On this episode: Caitlin details her very first time watching the Holiday Special. The history of 1978 one-time-airing special and the interesting lore that surrounds it even to this day. “Favorite” parts of this special! George Lucas’s relation and thoughts through the years on the Holiday Special. … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock ...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Caitlin and Charlotte chat with the crew and cast from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew! We chat with Executive Producers, Showrunners, Directors, and Writers Jon Watts and Chris Ford (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and the Skeleton Crew themselves Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Wim), Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Fern), Robert Timothy-Smith (Neel), and Kyriana Kratter (KB)! We talk: Why stories centering kids matter — the seriousness and fun of a coming of age story in Star Wars. The name origins of the central planet in Skele...
Nov 19, 2024•40 min
We return to The Clone Wars in our rewatch of the series with the Lurmen arc: “Jedi Crash” (113) and “Defenders of Peace” (114). What to expect on this episode: The fan reaction to these episodes + Katie Lucas’ first time writing The Clone Wars episodes and what fans initially thought. The themes of attachment and the views of the Clone Wars from citizens, as well as the shifting views of the Jedi. Putting into perspective the Ahsoka we see in TCW and the Ahsoka in the 2023 show. … and so much m...
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In this week’s episode of Skytalkers, we’re discussing our reactions and emotions from the new Disney+ documentary, “Music by John Williams”! Tune in to hear us talk about: Our initial reactions to the documentary. What did we learn about John Williams that we didn’t already know? What did the documentary have to say about Star Wars music? Our favorite pieces by John Williams outside of Star Wars. What does the future of orchestral music look like? …and so much more! Skeleton Crew Article Mentio...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min
This week on Skytalkers we’re talking all about The Clone Wars Season 1, Episodes 11 and 12! Tune in to hear: Reviews and comments from when these episodes first aired in 2009. What role does Count Dooku play in Anakin and Obi-Wan’s journey? The official introduction to Hondo Ohnaka! Is Jar Jar the secret weapon once again? Plus, the mystery of BJ Hughes. …all this and more! PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 27 min
This week Charlotte and Caitlin finish up their series going through the “underrated” lines of each trilogy with the Sequel Trilogy! What’s to come in this discussion: Remembering our first viewing of “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi”! Breaking down Han Solo and Kylo Ren’s relationship. What are our feelings about “The Rise of Skywalker” nearly five years later? Rey and Kylo Ren’s incredible dynamic… aka we spend a lot of this convo talking about Reylo! … and so much more! PACKD's pre-paid...
Oct 24, 2024•1 hr 42 min
We’re back with another episode of our rewatch series for The Clone Wars! This week we’re talking about the Nute Gunray-centric arc: “Bombad Jedi” (108), “Cloak of Darkness” (109), and “Lair of Grievous” (110). What to expect: We breakdown the context behind these episodes and the fan reactions from their release The themes of these very different episodes, from Ahsoka’s rash choices to Kit Fisto to Grievous. The gothic horror elements of “Lair of Grievous” + Dave Filoni’s commentary on the EU v...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 26 min
This week on Skytalkers, we’re continuing our series on some lesser discussed quote and lines from the Original Trilogy. What to expect: Our challenges in finding good lines that weren’t already so quotable! We visit Obi-Wan and Vader’s relationship and how our perception of it has changed since the Obi-Wan Kenobi show. Han and Leia’s relationship in “Empire Strikes Back”. What does it mean to be the “Chosen One” in Star Wars? … and so much more! PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give yo...
Oct 10, 2024•1 hr 26 min
It’s that time again to return to our The Clone Wars rewatch! This time, we’re exploring the R2-D2 Lost arc with “Downfall of a Droid” (106) and “Duel of the Droids” (107). What to expect on this episode: The symbolism of R2-D2 to Anakin and what Anakin is willing to risk when R2 goes missing. GGGC: Good General Grievous Content. The fandom’s initial thoughts in 2008 around this episode and if they hold up today. … and so much more! PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min
This week on Skytalkers, we’re going through all the prequel films and picking out some our favorite “underrated” lines to discuss! We each pick some of our favorite less-discussed lines from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. What to expect: Discussion of Padmé and Anakin’s relationship throughout the prequels. What do the films tell us about Palpatine and Padmé’s relationship? How does Count Dooku really feel about his life on the Dark Side? Do these “underrated...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 25 min
We’re back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! In this episode we discuss the Malevolence arc, which is Rising Malevolence (102), Shadow of Malevolence (103), and Destroy Malevolence (104): Our personal remembrance of this arc, and our nostalgia towards it. Plus, fan reactions from the forums and intriguing threads fans from 2008 pulled at. Plo Koon and his relationship to the clones. How Anakin and Padmé’s relationship is first explored in The Clone Wars and where it goes...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Today on Skytalkers, we’re talking LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the four-part series, and talking with the cast and crew. Here’s what to expect: Our review and some favorite moments from Rebuild the Galaxy. A paired roundtable interview with Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”) and Tony Revolori (“Grand Budapest Hotel” “Willow”) where they chat brotherhood and Star Wars. A roundtable interview with the legend himself, Jedi Bob’s voice actor Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”). A roundta...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 12 min
We’re back with our chronological The Clone Wars rewatch with the Domino Squad arc: Clone Cadets (301), Rookies (105), and ARC Troopers (302). We discuss: Re-introducing ourselves to the Domino Squad and realizing Echo (!!!) is part of this arc. The fandom loving the episode of “Rookies” and the reason “Clone Cadets” and “ARC Troopers” exist to bookend “Rookies.” Our highs and lows of these three episodes and our clone journey. We ask ourselves: Are we clone people? … and much more! Chronologica...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min
This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas. What to expect: We define the what makes a good radio drama, a brief history, and how the Star Wars radio dramas came to be (George Lucas, USC, and more). Brian Daley’s contribution to the Star Wars lexicon and his unmatched impact. What sets the Star Wars radio dramas apart from the films. Fun facts and impacts of this “creative scandal”! … and so much more! References: The Star War...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 22 min
We’re back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! We’re talking about the “Toydaria arc”: Supply Lines (303) and Ambush (101). In this episode we discuss: The role of Jar Jar Binks as diplomat and distraction as well as Bail Organa and his tactics of negotiation with Toydarians. The actual first episode of the Clone Wars with Yoda and the clones and how this episode stands the test of time as the premiere episode of TCW. The immediate fan reaction to these episodes on fan for...
Aug 22, 2024•55 min
We’ve begun our official rewatch of The Clone Wars! We’re beginning with: Cat and Mouse (216), The Hidden Enemy (116), TCW Film — the Christophsis Arc. In this episode, we talk about: Why The Clone Wars wasn’t released chronologically. Early reviews and sentiments about the show. Our first impressions and new feelings we have about the clones in The Clone Wars! Our favorite Anakin and Ahsoka moments from the movie. … and so much more. Listen to our full episode on The Clone Wars movie. Join our ...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Travel with us to Modesto, California and dive deep into the history of young George Lucas growing up here. On this special episode of Skytalkers, Caitlin, architectural historian, details: Learn the history of the two houses he grew up in, plus notable locations like his father’s stationary store and the car crash site. Go on a journey with us about George’s childhood movie theater, and whether or not it inspired the world-renowned Stag Theater at Skywalker Ranch. The relationship between Georg...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 52 min
The last piece of our The Acolyte coverage is here and we are responding to your voicemail questions and emails. We answer questions about: Mae’s potential story arc in Season 2! What happened to the Power of Two in the season finale? Our favorite Qimir and Osha moments. The symbolism of Osha bleeding the kyber crystal in Sol’s lightsaber. …and more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Fol...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min
We’ve reached the finale episode of The Acolyte and we’re here to break it all down. On this episode: A beat-by-beat breakdown of the full finale: the relationship between Osha and Qimir; Sol’s guilt; Mae’s drive for justice; and Vernestra’s need for “a resolution.” Osha’s heroine’s journey, plus mythological connections like Hades and Persephone. Plagueis!!! And what would a season 2 look like? And so much more! Leave us a voicemail (by 7/22!) for your Acolyte questions for our upcoming voicema...
Jul 18, 2024•2 hr
We’re back on Brendok for Episode 7 of The Acolyte! This week we discuss: The events on Brendok from the Jedi’s perspective — what really happened with them and the witches? How do we understand a character like Master Sol and the choices he made in this episode? Mae and Osha’s paths and how they will react to the truth. Victoria Monet’s “The Power of Two” song and theorize about its lyrics. Final speculation on next week’s finale! And so much more! Nerdist’s Leslye Headland Interview “Power of ...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min
We’ve made it to Episode 6 of “The Acolyte”: “Teach/Corrupt”, and there is a LOT to discuss. This week we dive into: Osha and Qimir, the ship has sailed and we break down all the details and all those Reylo and “The Last Jedi” parallels. The aftermath of the events on Khofar and Sol’s emotional responses. How much longer can Vernestra continue to hide things from the government and the rest of the Jedi Order? What will the final two episodes bring for all our characters? Will Osha and Qimir beco...
Jul 03, 2024•2 hr 21 min
We are back this week to talk about the insane events of Episode 5 of The Acolyte, “Night”! This week was directed once again by Alex Garcia Lopez. In our discussion we go over: Our fallen Jedi friends — so many gone! The reveal of the Stranger’s identity and motivations, who are they really? And what are the Stranger’s next moves? Kylo Ren comparisons! What is The Acolyte looking to say about Jedi Order in this time period? Mae and Osha’s relationship has a surprising twist at the end, where do...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 4 of The Acolyte, “Day”, directed this week by Alex Garcia Lopez. In this episode, Caitlin and Charlotte discuss: Mae and Osha’s changing perceptions of each other throughout the episode. How does the episode title relate to the tone and themes of the show this week. Bazil! New favorite little guy, Bazil! What else does Master Sol have to tell Osha about what happened on Brendok? A numbered list! Latest theories on who the Master could be what deal they mad...
Jun 20, 2024•54 min
Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 3 of the Acolyte, “Destiny”, directed the week by Kogonada (“Columbus”). In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss: Our first flashback of the fire on Brendock and what separates Mae and Osha Comparisons between the Force and the Thread What role the Jedi play in the fire (and theories on what REALLY happened). Mae and Osha’s Ascension as witches of the coven Osha’s choice to leave the coven and become a Jedi The reveal of Mae and Osha as special being...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Skytalkers discuss and analyze the first two episodes of Leslye Headland’s (“Russian Doll”) Star Wars: “The Acolyte”! In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss: First impressions of the show and world building — what did we think! Breakdowns on new characters Mae/Osha (Amandla Stenberg), Sol (Lee Jung-Jae), Yord (Charlie Barnett), Jecki (Dafne Keen), and Qimir (Manny Jacinto). Speculation on the murder mystery story (is it a Whodunit? Or classic mystery?) and character motives in the so far...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Live from LAX: Leslye Headland (RUSSIAN DOLL, THE ACOLYTE) is on Skytalkers! Caitlin and Charlotte get the chance to join other Star Wars creators for a super informative roundtable interview session with creator and showrunner of The Acolyte herself, Leslye Headland. First, they share the experience in which the interview happened (spoiler alert: it happened in Baggage Claim of LAX airport!). Thank you to Lucasfilm and Disney for this unbelievable opportunity to talk to Leslye about a show we a...
May 28, 2024•26 min
Journey back to the 2001 DVD release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace as we discuss the fan-favorite making of documentary, The Beginning. In part one, Caitlin and Charlotte go through the history of the doc and their own history with it, plus the fandom’s perception of it throughout the years. In part two, they go through their highlights and top moments. In part three, they discuss what they believe to be the thesis of the film. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers. Our th...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 33 min
