The wait is over! Andor is here, and it starts with a bang (wow, too soon)! This series has Star Wars fans (and even non-Star Wars fans) from all corners suddenly agreeing on something for a change…this one is special, and it’s clear to see why. Tune in as we discuss some of the major themes, including the Kenari, new characters (we talk about Syril a lot), and all the excitement that is to come, including some speculation. Join us next episode as we discuss episodes 5 and 6 of Andor (finally)! ...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min
We are back! Back in the country, back to full health, and since Andor is around the corner, we are back to talk…Kenobi?! It is only fair that before we move on to the next hit on Disney+, we look back at the last one and think about all the lessons we took from it into the next one. This week, we talk about all the wisdom we learn from the point of view of Ben Kenobi, the broken man who is searching for himself again. Everything from processing grief, overcoming your past, fighting for a purpos...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 16 min
The art of filmmaking has been a key part of our culture for the last decade, but it can be easily argued that ILM has been one of the most influential forces to the art growing to what it is today. With the Disney+ docuseries out now to show us more about how this amazing company came to be, we come together to discuss the best things we learned, the legacy of George Lucas as a leader and visionary, and the many people we learn about who were just as instrumental to making Star Wars as George w...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 55
The Bros are back from summer vacations just in time to watch our favorite Lego friends go on their own summer vacation! And while we’re all dreaming of being on a nice beach at the resort on Scariff (while counting down the days to Andor thanks to that fantastic trailer), our dreams also move into place where all Star Wars fans find themselves daydreaming…having force powers. In this episode, we discuss what makes certain powers light side vs. dark side, the different powers introduced in The H...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 54
As it turns out, parents in our galaxy aren't the only ones trying to pass down good manners. There is such thing as cultural norms, etiquette, and manners in our favorite galaxy as well. The Bros dig into the power of culture and proper manners in Star Wars, at least the ones we know about, and discuss the purpose of protocol droids. Not only do we expect you to learn how to be on your best behavior on Kashyyyk and Mandalore by the end of the episode, but we also hope you'll be contemplating an...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 26 min
With Obi-Wan officially under wraps and nothing else to talk about, we go back to our re-watch of Rebels with season two, a season that sees our rag-tag group of rebellious friends go through a lot of growing pains. And surprisingly, there's a lot of great ways to tie it back to the Obi-Wan series after all. Tune in to hear us discuss our favorite moments, ties to Ralph McQuarrie's artwork, that epic rematch, and the major themes that drive each character and the series along their rebellious pa...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Wow. Just wow! Just like that, the Obi-wan Kenobi series has wrapped up and we are left picking our jaws up off the floor. We are here to break down parts four, five, and six of what has been a fantastic series that is all pulled together to an epic and satisfying conclusion. We talk about the character arcs of Tala and Reva, the power of Vader, and the rebirth of Obi-Wan as the titular hero. Heavy spoilers ahead, so please, go see this series and enjoy our breakdown. Join us next episode as we ...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Our 50th (!!!) episode is all about the hit Disney+ show Obi-Wan Kenobi! Thank you for listening. Thank you for being part of our love of Star Wars. We appreciate you! In this one, the Bros cover just the first three episodes in this one. Warning: there are spoilers galore! If you haven't watched Parts I - III, and you don't want them spoiled for you, give 'em a watch and come back when you're ready. The Bros also offer a rundown of the big news from this year's Celebration in Anaheim, Californi...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 45 min
Merchandise! Memorabilia! Collectibles! Star Wars has 'em all, and in abundance. Come on, it's a Disney franchise, what else would you expect? In this episode, we discuss some of our favorite pieces of merchandise that we own to show our love of Star Wars and share the stories behind those items that make them so special for us. Plus, we talk about the ultimate merchandise headquarters, Rancho Obi-Wan! And speaking of Obi-Wan, we get a little caught up in our excitement for it in the news too. S...
May 25, 2022•1 hr 30 min
This year marks twenty years since the theatrical release of Episode II: Attack of the Clones! The Bros re-watch and reflect on the middle chapter of the prequel saga. They discuss the (super awkward) romance, the action, and, of course, the sand! Engage with us on Twitter (@starbrospodcast) and on Facebook. We're proud members of the Broaxium family. Engage with Broaxium on Twitter (@Broaxium) and check us out on the Broaxium YouTube Channel. Music for this episode provided by the mega-talented...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 25 min
With Obi-Wan now just one month away and everyone talking about Inquisitors, the Bros sit down to re-watch (and even watch for the first time) Season 1 of the beloved animated series, Rebels. If you want to relive your favorite moments from this season or just get the CliffsNotes version before you see Obi-Wan fight the Inquisitors himself, this is the episode for you! Join us next episode as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Attack of the Clones, sand and all! Engage with us on Twitter and F...
Apr 30, 2022•1 hr 29 min
It's been a few weeks now since Book of Boba Fett wrapped up, but it's still on our minds. So much so that we decided to revisit it and see what life lessons we could pull from this series alone. If you like our episode titled "Smaller In Number Are We, But Larger In Mind" where we discussed life lessons courtesy of George Lucas and Star Wars, then you don't want to miss this episode. We talk about how Boba Fett (seriously, of all characters, Boba Fett) ends up teaching us lessons about leadersh...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Well world, your patience has paid off. And as the Grand Inquisitor says, the key to hunting Jedi is patience. We’ve been given a small bit of footage for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer just in time for us to discuss his great master, Qui-Gon Jinn. In this episode, we dissect the trailer and go over all the great things that Qui-Gon gave us in just one movie. His time on the screen may have been relatively short, but his impact on the franchise and all its fans is large. Disclaimer: our mic...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr 21 min
You know those robots that are always walking around in Star Wars? Don't they almost seem, I don't know, human? And I don't mean like they look and sound like humans (except in the case of R2-D2), but they do things like show emotion, experience challenges, and even grow. In this episode, we explore how the droids in Star Wars, especially C-3PO and R2-D2, are "characterized" as much as the other lead characters in the story, something that is almost uniquely Star Wars. Join us next episode as we...
Mar 05, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 44
All good things must come to an end, and we’ve reached that point for The Book of Boba Fett. It feels like only yesterday Boba Fett was aggressively negotiating the removal of Bib Fortuna from the throne. Now look at him! He’s fighting for the soul of Mos Espa. I guess we all grow soft in our old age. Tune in as we discuss the season finale to this tale of Boba Fett, and here’s to hoping that this is just the first of many to come! Join us next episode as we do another round of some fan favorite...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 43
How do you even write a description of this episode without spoiling all the wonderful gifts we have received from The Book of Boba Fett lately? Do yourself a favor and make sure you're caught up on chapters 5 and 6 of the show on Disney+ and then tune in to hear us attempt to contain our excitement for these chapters. See if you can count how many times we "geek out" over the events that unfold. Good luck to everyone holding out for chapter 7 now. Join us next episode as we dissect the final ch...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 42
The chapters in Boba Fett's book keep rolling out with chapters 3 and 4, giving us something great to look forward to every Wednesday. These latest additions to Boba Fett's story have been quite the roller coaster for fans and there are lots of opinions floating around out there on the interwebs, so we are here to break it all down for you with our patented positive perspective. As a reminder, spoilers ahead! Join us next episode as we dissect the chapters 5 and 6 of The Book of Boba Fett! Engag...
Jan 22, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The wait is over! We finally have new Star Wars live-action content to enjoy again to kick off what will be an exciting year for Star Wars on Disney+. The Book of Boba Fett is off to a fantastic start and the bros are here to break it down for you, going through Chapters 1 and 2 (spoiler alert). And we're not alone: we are joined by our fellow Broaxium bro-host Chris Ryons. Join us next episode as we continue breaking down episodes from The Book of Boba Fett! Engage with us on Twitter and Facebo...
Jan 08, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 40
It feels like just yesterday that we were all sitting in the theaters watching the mission of Rogue One unfold before our eyes. Believe it or not, it's actually been five years. To celebrate the occasion, we dedicate an entire episode to revisit the many boundaries that the movie pushed for Star Wars and relive its best lessons and moments. Join us next episode as we dissect the first two episodes of The Book of Boba Fett! Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, ...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 34 min
The holidays aren't complete without a little Star Wars, and this holiday season, we are gearing up for a hunt for a few bounties. In preparation for The Book of Boba Fett, we dive into the complicated profession of bounty hunting and discuss everything from the creed, our favorite bounty hunters, and of course...The Fett himself. Join us next episode when we celebrate the five-year anniversary of Rogue One! Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and feedback, o...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Some traditions are as old as time themselves, and carving a tip-yip to usher in the holiday season has to be one of those as old as a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. In this special episode, we say our graces for everything Star Wars has brought us in our lives, including a very recent Star Wars themed Flyers game that we attended. If you need a few ideas to be grateful for this year, the Star Bros have you covered! Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questio...
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 14 min
It's Life Day again, and this year, you better be ready to curl up by the campfire with a cup of hot spotchka, because it is story time! Jan reads us all an excerpt from the Life Day Treasury book before we dive into a deeper discussion on Wookies, including everyone's favorite co-pilot, Chewbacca. Tune in next time for our second annual Halloween special where we have a few fun tricks (and maybe treats) up our sleeves. Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and...
Nov 13, 2021•1 hr 19 min
It's Halloween time again, which means it's time to revisit the Cantina of Terror in what is officially our first established tradition on the show. And just like The Simpsons, we're making this spooky holiday one that is full of laughs too. We cover the new Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales, but the treat is that we wonder how our favorite characters in Star Wars would celebrate Halloween in our universe. Join us and share how you'd answer our "spoopy" questions! Tune in next time for a discussio...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 30 min
It's October now, and while signs of fall abound, from pumpkin flavors to colorful leaves, we turn our attention to the spookier side of Star Wars. This week, it's through the review of the Book of Sith, the companion book to The Jedi Path that we previously reviewed. We discuss everything we learned from this book about the dark side of The Force. From the history of the Sith to the tyrannical reign of Palpatine, we cover it all. Tune in next time for our second annual Halloween special where w...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 34
It's the golden age of Star Wars! And that means anything can happen, like say...Star Wars going Anime. It turns out they were meant to be! Visions has hit and the bros are loving it. Tune in to hear us discuss the best moments and Star Wars connections scattered across these great short stories! Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and feedback, or e-mail us at thestarbrospodcast@gmail.com. Find us and more on the Broaxium YouTube channel. If you like what yo...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 29 min
In our inaugural special episode, the Star Bros welcome Kerwin and Keith Yarde, fellow Philadelphians and hosts of the Father and Son: A Star Wars Podcast . Join us as we interview this unique duo that represent the bond that Star Wars can create between man and boy. We discuss their podcast, their fandom, and Visions through their eyes (pun always intended). Be sure to listen and to check them out! Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and feedback, or e-mail ...
Sep 28, 2021•59 min
For all the Vader’s, Palpatine’s, and Triple Zero’s threatening the galaxy, there’s just as many Luke’s, Leia’s, and Rey’s that are willing to save the day. Stories of heroes has been ubiquitous with cinema well before the age of superhero movies, and Star Wars gives us the prime example. We cover all the examples of heroism in Star Wars, the influence of the monomyth in George Lucas’ story-telling, and the upcoming heroes in Visions in an episode dedicated to answering the question: What makes ...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The weather was pretty wacky this week with Hurricane Ida, which is fitting since we get a bit wacky on this episode. We cover a lot of the craziest facts about Star Wars, from George Lucas taking on the director's guild to the appearance (and subsequent cutting) of NSYNC in Attack of the Clones. Tune in to hear them all and to hear who ultimately brings the most interesting facts. Engage with us on Twitter and Facebook with your perspective, questions, and feedback, or e-mail us at thestarbrosp...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Season one of the animated series, The Bad Batch, has ended. We have finally seen the group address the rift that divided them at the beginning of the season, learned a few more secrets about their creation, and witnessed the extent that the Empire was willing to go to establish themselves as a threat in the galaxy in this post-Republic era. We break down this first season and cover our favorite moments, our critiques, and our top 5 episodes as we await the second season of this exciting series....
Aug 20, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 30
We are living in the golden age of Star Wars, and while the big screen got its turn for the first few years of this period, it’s the home screen lining up the hits now. The Mandalorian has been a success with many fans and the Bad Batch continues to show the prowess of Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm Animation, but some of the best are yet to come. After trying to find ways to save $15,000 for a vacation on the Starcruiser, the bros take a look ahead to the great shows being planned for Disney+, speci...
Aug 07, 2021•1 hr 37 min
