The Acolyte has come to an epic conclusion and the bros are here to break it down! This show packed quite a punch to the gut (sorry, still too soon). With all the complexities surrounding these characters and that HUGE reveal at the end that has us craving more, there is so much story left to tell, and we truly hope that it gets told in a season two. Until then, tune in to hear the bros break down each of the main character's arcs, the same story from a new point of view, and that epic finale wi...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 88
The Stranger is here, and he's in a much stranger land than where we found Boba Fett (remember, there was a Book of Boba Fett episode by a similar name?). The Acolyte has officially reached fever pitch after these last two episodes, Day and Night, and the night sure does feel pretty dark right about now. From all the shocking discoveries and twists in this last episode, The Acolyte is starting to deliver some moments which may be added to the top echelon of Star Wars content...for some people at...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Another Disney+ series is finally upon us and The Acolyte is here! After all this time, we finally get the touted series from Leslye Headland, and while Star Wars content has become somewhat of a lightning pole in some years, we're here with a hot take...we like it. We go through all the new characters, the intrigue that the series has set up, what we think is truly happening, and the curious state of the Jedi at this moment. If you're enjoying this series, tune in with us and enjoy it a little ...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min
That's a wrap on The Bad Batch. After a busy few months that left us unable to cover each episode in detail, the bros come back just in time to recap the entire season, and the series too. We discuss all the character development this season, that last unforgettable scene that tied things up so nicely, and some of our favorite moments from our favorite Dad Batch. But let's face it, Omega can handle herself now. Tune in next time as we discuss The Acolyte. Engage with us on X and ...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The Acolyte may be on the horizon, but the day shines bright on the High Republic in print form. One of the most impactful authors in the series has been Cavan Scott, author of The Rising Storm, Tempest Runner, Path of Vengeance, multiple comics series, and the upcoming Tempest Breaker in December 2024. Cavan teaches us more about his writing process, his influences in driving character development, and his plentiful action figures. You do not want to miss this interview with Cavan, High Republi...
May 10, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 84
The wait is over! Ok, we didn't have to wait that long in reality - we've been waiting for Andor longer - but with how season 2 of The Bad Batch ended, we really wanted an update on Omega's situation. We finally got our update, and luckily, Disney+ was feeling extra generous this time, giving us three new episodes. There was a lot to enjoy amongst all the stress of these first few episodes, including some more detail on the work happening at Hemlock's secret facility on Tantiss. We discuss all t...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 83
If you were to ask any Star Wars fan what makes the franchise so great, you'll hear discussion of the Force and lightsabers, but arguably the most critical has to be...the music! John Williams is just as responsible as the creator himself for breathing life and emotion into our favorite character. In this episode, we pay tribute to the great John Williams and other composers in Star Wars, followed by a rundown of some of our favorite tracks and melodies, including a mediocre attempt to interpret...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Disney Plus celebrated its 4th birthday recently! That's four full years of Star Wars streaming to reflect on. Many would be shocked to learn some of the stats that we uncovered about how much content has been developed for Disney Plus. From Mandalorian to Light and Magic, from Obi-Wan Kenobi to Biomes, Star Wars fans have truly been blessed with a lot of great content. But how successful has the Disney Plus era of Star Wars been for the franchise? Which shows were the best? What storylines do w...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Happy Life Day, and for those in the United States, Happy Thanksgiving! In this episode, we sit down and send out some good vibes to the galaxy for the makers of Star Wars. We've isolated it to just four of the many that could be thanked: John Favreau, Doug Chiang, Cavan Scott, and Dave Filoni fresh off his recent promotion as chief creative officer. Tune in as we discuss the impact these creators have had on the Star Wars story that was kicked off by George Lucas. Join us next episode as we rev...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 80
In our third ever celebration of Halloween with the other patrons of our waterhole, which I guess would be our listeners, we get a little silly with our own scary stories based in the Star Wars galaxy. Think about it! What if there was a Frankenstein story in our favorite galaxy? What more chaos are Ewoks capable of? What if there were haunted houses on Coruscant? Well, you don't have to wonder anymore, because our fan-made stories may be just what you need to ring in the Halloween season. Join ...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 79
Ahsoka has wrapped up (see Filoni, we can do a pun off of the Narnia franchise too), and while many of our questions about Ahsoka's whereabouts have been answered, it feels like we have more questions than when we started. A few things that are clear from this first season: Thrawn is a legitimate threat that did not disappoint, Filoni really knows how to develop and grow his characters, and most importantly, this story is just beginning! Tune in and share in the enjoyment of this first season as...
Oct 08, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 77
Filoni's story on Ahsoka is soaring to new storytelling heights just as our bro-hosts Jan and Ben come back down to earth after a wild few weeks of flying and being on lockdown. This week, the bro-hosts bring you a summary of our top favorites moments from the last three parts of Ahsoka, parts 3 through 5. We discuss everything from the state of the New Republic to who can wield the force, and we dissect Ahsoka's final lesson from a special guest that nearly blew Jan's mind back to the UK. You d...
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 77
It’s our second take on an episode about technology after a technology glitch. Irony aside, we are back with our theme-based episodes to discuss all our favorite technologies in the galaxy, including holograms, lightspeed, and gravity tech? Yup, we cover that too! From the Techno Union to the beloved member of the Bad Batch Tech, technology may be just as important to Star Wars as sleep is for all of us…but please don’t go to sleep on us just yet! Join us next episode as we review the last four ...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Sometimes, you just hit a brick wall when it comes to puns and creative episode titles. But as the title suggests, we continue our conversation of Visions season two by covering the last four episodes: The Spy Dancer, The Bandits of Golak, The Pit, and Aau's Song. This has been a great season with tons of interesting stories that we would love to see continue someday, but until then, we will settle for these. Tune in to hear about some of our favorite moments and make sure to share yours with us...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 32 min
You may not have the Galactic Starcruiser much longer to guide you through the galaxy, but you will always have the Star Bros to as your guide through the galaxy! On that cheesy note, dive in with us into the world of anime once again – Star Wars style – and share a laugh with us as we break down episodes one through five of this fantastic season. Join us next episode as we review the last four episodes of Visions Season 2! Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions,...
May 21, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Another milestone has been reached for another Star Wars movie, but this one just so happens to be our favorite one, so we have to cover it. As Return of the Jedi turns 40, we realize that it has only gotten better with age, especially with the additions of shows like Obi-Wan and the prequels. Even on what feels like our 100th watch of this movie, we pull new insights out on the state of the Empire, the Emperor’s plans, and all those changes since it came out in theaters. Tune in to celebrate wi...
May 07, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 72
We’ve reached the end of another terrific season of The Mandalorian, and this two-part finale gave us a lot to celebrate. And at the risk of spoiling anything here in the synopsis of this episode, we’ll just say that if you haven’t seen it yet, go watch it and come right back! We finally have our villain, Bo Katan is at her best as she reunites two clans, and we get a few truly “What the force?!” moments that you just have to see! Let’s see if Jan can keep his excitement contained for the whole ...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 71
We know we’ve said this before, and we’re saying it again…it’s a great time to be a Star Wars fan. The conclusion of Bad Batch punched us in the gut, the Mandalorian keeps releasing fantastic episodes, and to top it all off, Star Wars Celebration is giving us so much news that we may need a second episode to break it all down. We’re here to cover it all, give you our reactions, and discuss the latest two installments of The Mandalorian: The Pirate and Guns For Hire, including that amazing battle...
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 70
We are back to discuss the latest two episodes of The Mandalorian: The Convert and The Foundling. These two episodes continued the trend of providing fantastic surprises for us to chew on for a few days. One of the greatest surprises may be the evolution of Bo Katan’s character, who has gone from infuriating to intriguing overnight. We all just want to know what she has planned and where this path is leading her. And among all the other intrigue, we’re blessed with one of the Best surprises we’v...
Mar 26, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 69
The wait is over! Our patience has been rewarded with two fantastic episodes to kick off season 3 of The Mandalorian. And before you think too long that Favreau was going to just pick up the blueprint that made season two a resounding success, he has thrown the blueprint out the window and subverted all our expectations. In this episode, Jan and Ben discuss all the memorable moments of these first two episodes, including the hunt for a beloved droid (or two), some cute Anzellans, an unwelcome re...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Mandalorian season 3 is so close, we can almost taste those blue macaroons ourselves! Your favorite beskar-clad bounty hunter and his force-wielding sidekick are about the capture our imaginations and hearts once again for the next couple of months, but before all that, we show just how inept we are at keeping our excitement contained. In this episode, we look back at the two seasons that preceded, discussing our favorite moments, characters, and episodes. If you're struggling to contain your ex...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Jan may still be trying to see Order #66 appear on his receipt at Chipotle (or anywhere for that matter), but in the meantime, he'll have to settle for another milestone: our 66th episode. So the only natural way to celebrate this milestone is to go to the darkest place in Star Wars history: the Jedi purge. No moment has been put on repeat in all the content that has followed as much as this moment, and its emotional toll has not waned with time. We dive deep into this moment to answer one quest...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 66
On screen, stormtroopers are villains (albeit mostly harmless), but if you ever see them or discuss them in real life, they’re practically heroes and as iconic as the dark lord they serve. And while stormtroopers may not have the best aim, Jan and Ben are aiming to learn a new thing or two about every variety of trooper there is. In what may be our wackiest episode, we also discuss Finn, fun facts from the Stormtrooper book, and much more! Join us next episode as we celebrate our 66thepisode by ...
Jan 29, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 65
Some people find faith disturbing, but we find it just another fun topic worth a deeper discussion. From one taboo topic to another, this week is about religion! No attempts to convert you to a specific one, but instead, we talk about the role that religion plays in the Star Wars galaxy and the parallels that can be drawn to religions in our galaxy. So whether you’re curious connections to Buddhism, Christianity, or Islam; or, if you’d prefer to explore religions like the Jedi or those found on ...
Jan 15, 2023•1 hr 18 min
"Death is just another path. One that we all must take." Oh wait, that’s a different franchise. Nonetheless, dealing with loss is a staple to great storytelling, and Star Wars makes us deal with our fair share of loss. As tends to be a tradition with the Star Bros, we dig deep into yet another obscure topic to see how Star Wars uses death to propel our characters arcs forward, the difference in how the Jedi and Sith view death, and the different rituals used to mourn and respect the fallen. And ...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Two things have made time stand still the last few years: the pandemic, and debate over the 8th episode in the Skywalker saga. Opinions are still as strong as ever, and it’s time we submitted our opinion into the universe. In this celebration of the 5th anniversary of The Last Jedi, we talk about all the initial reactions, how well it has aged, our favorite moments, and just how fair some of the criticisms are. We love this movie, but we attempt to make this a balanced discussion whether you’re ...
Dec 17, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Oh, it is ON in Ferrix! Andor’s season finale has left us all picking up the broken pieces of our hearts and minds. Join us as we discuss the final two episodes of Andor: Daughter of Ferrix and Rix Road. We go deep into the culture of Ferrix, the inspiration of Maarva, and the brilliance of all the actors in this series! Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, but the conversation is just beginning! Join us next episode as we celebrate the 5-year anniversary of The Last Jedi! Engage ...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 61
In the words of Jyn Erso, it's been a long time! We are finally back to bring you our deep dive into the two episodes of Andor that we missed: Nobody's Listening and One Way Out. Prison is never a picnic, but something about the work they're doing doesn't feel like community service. These episodes leave us exploring the depth of the prison metaphor, the lessons on leadership, and the power of sacrifice to make this Rebellion a reality. Needless to say, these episodes were a real treat for Star ...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 60
We bet you've never wanted to go to prison, but prison in our galaxy cannot be as bad as prison in the far away galaxy. Andor keeps moving along, and if the anxiety of an improbable heist isn't enough, let's try the anxiety of prison labor with a side of claustrophobia (do you get the episode title now?). The emotions keep running strong in this fantastic series and we are here to break it all down for you! Join us next episode as we discuss episodes 9 and 10 of Andor! Engage with us on Twitter ...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 59
NYCC and back again! The Bros comes together to cover all the great insights we gained at New York Comic Con 2022 about the High Republic. But also, the Andor machine continues to roll on, and with that is more deep character development and another strong action sequence. These next two episodes really make you think differently about what it means to be a rebel, and it's a true gift to not just Star Wars fans, but all fans. We come together to break these two episodes down along with our cover...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 58
