We're back to discuss one of everyone's all-time favorite characters who's name is as iconic as the character himself: Obi-Wan Kenobi. We discuss everything from his time as a padawan and his relationship with Satine to his connection to the Skywalker's and the prophecy of the Chosen One. Having appeared in so much of Star Wars content and the upcoming Disney+ series, he truly is the gift that keeps on giving. Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and feedback,...
Jul 23, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Have you ever stopped to wonder what it takes to become a Jedi? If only there was a manual that would provide initiates such as ourselves a view down the path towards knighthood. Well, luckily, some great minds at Lucasfilm created just the manual that was passed down from Yoda through to Anakin, then Sidious, then Luke Skywalker himself. We dive into the book and enjoy the notes of the Jedi that owned it before and the wisdom that we gain on the structure and challenges of the Jedi Order. Engag...
Jul 10, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Well fans, we've reached the end of year one of the Star Bros Podcast, and what a year it's been. As we turn and reflect on our memories over the past year, we also turn our attention to where it all began...no, not that far back, just to 1977 when we received A New Hope. Tune in and learn a little more about how the first installment in the Star Wars saga came to be, the next round of Bad Batch episodes, and more! Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and feed...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 26
What’s the only thing that’s more iconic and epic than a lightsaber? Two lightsabers! This week, the topic is lightsaber duels, their importance in the development of characters and progressing the plot forward, and to top it all off, we rank our top five lightsaber duels in the movies (sorry animated ones, we’ll get you next time). Which lightsaber duel would you rank number one? Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and feedback, or e-mail us at thestarbrospo...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Summer is slowly approaching and things seem to be heating up, and not just the weather. So much is happening in the world of Star Wars lately, including the Bad Batch, Filoni getting a promotion, Rangers of the New Republic leaving production, and new Mandalorian Funko Pops from season two. On that note, this seems like a good time to wrap up our re-watch of season two of The Mandalorian. The Bros dive into Episodes seven and eight and try to decide who the "believer" is, break down that one gl...
May 29, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The Bad Batch has arrived! It's what everyone is talking about, but they aren't the only bunch of baddies in town. In fact, they're not baddies at all, so let's talk about some real bad guys in Star Wars. The Bros talk about some of their favorite villains in the galaxy from Moff to Maul, and of course, the best moments from episodes 1 and 2 of The Bad Batch. Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and feedback, or e-mail us at thestarbrospodcast@gmail.com. If yo...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min
"Do...or do not. There is no try." For a film franchise well known for its lightsaber battles and many wars, it also packs in a lot of wisdom, most of which comes from our favorite little green friend. In this episode, Ben and Jan explore some of the lessons that have inspired us throughout our lives and discuss what we can look forward to with Star Wars day around the corner. Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and feedback, or e-mail us at thestarbrospodcas...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Has COVID got you feeling trapped? I know we sure do! Would you like to escape to a far-off world and enjoy some repose from the cares of this world? Join us as we travel across the galaxy and visit some of our favorite vacation spots. We’ll visit some great places like Kashyyyk and Naboo while also pointing out a few places you may want to keep off your itinerary. Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and feedback, or e-mail us at thestarbrospodcast@gmail.com....
Apr 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min
We continue our in-depth look into Season 2 of The Mandalorian as we review chapters 12-14 of this magnificent series. These episodes are a gift to the fans, bringing us the return of Greef Karga and Cara Dune, the introduction of Ahsoka Tano in live action, and the resurrection of both Boba Fett and Fennec Shand. You're going to love revisiting these episodes with us! Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and feedback, or e-mail us at thestarbrospodcast@gmail....
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 22 min
It's Women's History Month, and the best way we know how to recognize the contribution of women is through a discussion dedicated to one of Star Wars' most powerful women, Rey. Kick back and reflect with us on this character's greatest moments, her defining characteristics, and the contributions of Daisy Ridley to bring this character to life. Engage with us on Twitter , Facebook , or by e-mail with your perspective, questions, and feedback. If you like what you hear and want more, consider supp...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Those last words of Padme in Revenge of the Sith is the summary of one of Star Wars main storylines. Redemption is one of people’s favorite part about Star Wars, the fact that no matter how far someone can turn from the light side, there’s always a path back. We close the loop on our “Join The Dark Side (We Have Cookies)” episode by discussing the path back to the light, other times this arc is seen in the galaxy, and the lesson that we can take from it for our lives. Engage with us on Twitter ,...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
It only took him two months, but Jan finally sits down to read The Star Wars Book that Ben got him for Christmas. Neither of us were disappointed. We provide our review of this DK book written by Pablo Hidalgo, Cole Horton, and Dan Zehr and go through some of the great insights we gained from our reading, including some favorite passages on clone troopers, war profiteering, the Force, and much more! Engage with us on Twitter , Facebook , or by e-mail with your perspective, questions, and feedbac...
Feb 19, 2021•1 hr 8 min
It's only been a little more than a month since The Mandalorian Season 2 ended and we are already experiencing withdrawals. We go deeper into the story of Chapters 9-11 with a major focus on Cobb Vanth, monsters, humor, Bo Katan, and chiasms. Tune in to relive the highs of this series! Engage with us and reach out on Twitter , Facebook , or by e-mail with your perspective, questions, and feedback. If you like what you hear and want more, consider supporting us ! Tune in next time when we discuss...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The Prequels are back! As if a pandemic wasn't surprising enough, 2020 also saw a resurgence of the prequel trilogy. Are the prequels finally getting the respect they deserve? What is it that makes them some of the most underrated, under-appreciated films in history? We consider all these questions and more on an episode dedicated to showing respect for George Lucas' first three installments in the Skywalker Saga. Engage with us and reach out on Twitter , Facebook , or by e-mail with your perspe...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Have you ever stopped to wonder...can we travel at light speed? Could someone be turned into Darth Vader? When will I have my own lightsaber? Star Wars may be science fiction, but it certainly has inspired scientists all over the world and we've only come closer to their technology in our galaxy. Listen to the bros discuss their favorite "science" in Star Wars and today's scientific breakthroughs, including...yes...lightsabers! Engage with us and reach out on Twitter , Facebook , or by e-mail wi...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The holidays are upon us, and Star Wars has gotten us accustomed to a new movie to ring them in. I mean, we’ll take some of the best that The Mandalorian has to offer instead of a new movie and a slate of new shows, but we’ll also reminisce about The Force Awakens now that it’s been 5 years since its release. The holiday cheer is strong with this episode as much as the force is strong with Rey, so after what we hope has been a relaxing holiday season for you, we hope you’ll tune in and listen to...
Dec 26, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Some people like the force the way they like their toast…slightly light or dark. The path to the dark side of the force is one of the most intriguing concepts of Star Wars that they literally created a whole trilogy to show you what it looks like. After reeling from some amazing and difficult episodes of The Mandalorian over the last week, the bros dig deeper into what this path to the dark side looks like, exploring Vader and other characters who have fallen to its temptations. Engage with us a...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Life Day has come and gone, and with it, the first holiday special in 42 years. It's only fitting that we explore both in an effort to embrace this all-important time of year for Wookies and Bros alike. Tune in to hear Jan and Ben react to both specials, relive the latest Mandalorian episodes, and have a good laugh (or twenty).
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
While the rest of the world debates proper etiquette for eating eggs, the Star Bros are thinking about other things: what would a Star Wars zoo look like? Porgs everywhere, Banthas huddled together, Reeks bathing in the sun, and Kowakian Monkey Lizards swinging from trees. We explore just a few of our favorite non-sentient beings, who are just as critical to the galaxy as the humanoids.
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 10
What do you get when you cross a frog with a spider? The makings of another great episode of The Mandalorian. Tune in to hear your bro-hosts Ben and Jan react to the latest episode. For more episodes of the First Watch, be sure to tune in to The Broaxium channel on YouTube as each episode is released.
Nov 08, 2020•32 min
Listen to the Star Bros react to our first taste of Mandalorian Season 2. Spoilers ahead!
Oct 31, 2020•20 min
Halloween is upon us, but no one is thinking about that because of a worldwide pandemic and with season 2 of the Mandalorian premiering on Disney+. That won’t stop the Star Bros from remembering Halloween by discussing the “spoopiest” parts of Star Wars. Tune in to see which moments, places, and characters that we've chosen as our favorite scares in the galaxy. They're sure to send a shiver down your spine along with a heavy dose of laughs! Engage with us and reach out on Twitter , Facebook , or...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
It's been over 2 years since the release of Solo and fans are still clamoring for Lucasfilm to #MakeSolo2Happen. These bros couldn't agree more! In this official Star Bros review, the guys hash out the best things about Solo (which is practically everything) while also getting into a couple new releases this week: the Squadrons video game and the Fascinating Facts book by Pablo Hidalgo. This is an episode you don't want to miss! Engage with us and reach out on Twitter , Facebook , or by e-mail w...
Oct 16, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 8
There is very little more iconic within the Star Wars galaxy than the vast array of droids living alongside out favorite heroes and villains. In this episode, the Bros discuss what a world would be like with the caliber of artificial intelligence that they've achieved. Plus, they gush about everyone's favorite droid bros, C-3PO and R2D2, for just a little bit. So as you sit back and start up another dogfight in Squadrons, pay homage to that astromech currently repairing your X-Wing and tune in f...
Oct 03, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 7
First of all, the Bros finally get to react to and dissect the trailer for The Mandalorian Season 2, like we've all been waiting for. From there, they start to dig into the vast array of secondary characters that Star Wars has to offer, starting with four of their favorites: Chirrut, Maz, Admiral Ackbar, and you guessed it, Jabba. Finally, they dip their toe into comic books - a new territory for them. Specifically, they discuss Broaxium's reviews of comic books on their YouTube Channel (go chec...
Sep 19, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
On the same day that Lucasfilm announced The Mandalorian's second season will be released on October 30th, the Star Bros recorded their wrap-up discussion of season one with episodes 7 and 8, including speculation of what is to come. Come listen as we discuss the release of new trailers (no, not that one), reminisce on the awesomeness of Kuiil, answer fan questions about season two, and reflect on Homer's Odyssey?! Yes, they really do cover it all!
Sep 05, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
While Favreau and Filoni continue their press tour preparing for season 2 of The Mandalorian, Ben and Jan continue revisiting season 1. This time, episodes 4 through 6 are the topic. Come and get the Bros' analysis on these episodes and learn a few other Easter eggs that you may or may not have noticed on your first watch.
Aug 23, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 4
The Mandalorian, the coolest bro currently in the galaxy, stole the show when it was released in November 2019. And just recently, he stole 15 Emmy nominations like they were all just another bounty to be collected. In part one of a three part conversation, Ben and Jan discuss what made season one of the Mandalorian so great with a review of the first three episodes in the series. We walk through each episode beat by beat, discussing our favorite parts and the significance of each event that ult...
Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 3
After 40 years, a movie that hit theaters and would come to define the Star Wars saga tops the box office again. While it only made $611,000 this time around, The Empire Strikes Back went on to make $290 million (over $900 million in today's dollars) on a budget of $18 million. The Star Bros dedicate an entire conversation to the film that continues to capture our imaginations after all this time, discussing the lore of the force and some interesting facts you may not know.
Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In their inaugural episode, the Star Bros prove they got up on the light side of the bed this morning! In an episode that features just as many cheesy jokes as the title and reactions to the latest news in the galaxy, our first Star Wars discussion starts at the end, reviewing Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker and how Abrams brought this final entry to life. And since this is the first you've heard from us, we'll give you a taste of how our fandom came to be and how it truly knows no bounds....
Jul 11, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 1
