Happy Star Wars Podcast Day! We are back with another topical episode about the representation of the Tusken Tribesmen on Tatooine in The Book of Boba Fett. Ethan And Alex talk about how the Tuskens get humanized from their earlier interpretations, how they are obviously representative of Native Americans and how they are discarded when they no longer served the plot. Is this acceptable? Is being better but not great good enough? All these questions and more on this weeks episode. We are celebra...
Feb 07, 2022•38 min•Ep. 33
We Stand with the LGTBQ+ Star Wars fandom. On today's episode Ethan and Alex talk about the first High Republic era game to be made is given to a studio with a plethora of issues. We talk about the accusations of Bigotry, Racism and Sexism. We then talk about how Disney continues to fail it's most marginalized fans as they refuse to take stands about important issues. Here are the links to the articles that we used in the episode. https://screenrant.com/star-wars-eclipse-quantic-dream-david-cage...
Dec 17, 2021•31 min•Ep. 32
On today's episode, Alex and Ethan take a deep dive into the subtle microaggressions that were put on the character of Finn in The Force Awakens that might not have been seen by non-people of color. We are 2 white men talking about the problems with the portrayal of People of Color in the Star Wars Universe. We by no means speak for people or color. These are our own perceptions and would like to elevate other voices so that they may be heard. Here are the links to the powerful articles we used ...
Nov 24, 2021•48 min•Ep. 31
We are back after a short break with a new release schedule of once a month. On today's episode, Alex, Ethan and Sarah welcome Chris Ryons of Broaxium to talk about the false marketing of Finn to the African American Community for The Force Awakens. Was it a bait and switch? A bait and wait? Was Finn ever given the opportunity that was shown in the trailers? Find out all this and more on episode!.
Oct 20, 2021•37 min•Ep. 30
On today's episode, Alex and Sarah talk about the lighter controversy of are the Ewoks good or bad? Are they beneficial to Return of the Jedi or simply a marketing device to sell toys?
Sep 21, 2021•37 min•Ep. 29
Today we talk about the issue of domestic abuse representation in The Clone Wars. Rush Clovis hits on Padme and brings out all of the jealousy and anger from Anakin leading to a confrontation. Is this appropriate for children? Did they do it well? Correspondent Sarah returns to talk about this issue and bring new ideas to light.
Sep 07, 2021•21 min•Ep. 28
#UnwhitewastTBB On today's episode we welcome Andrés from @SithtyMinutes to talk about the current controversy surrounding The Bad Batch tv show. Why do clones of a Maori man look like white people? Why does a white man voice people of color? Why is the one character that is voiced by a Jewish woman shows all the subtle signs of antisemitism? All this and much more where we called in the whole crew of Alex, Ethan and Correspondent Sarah. Check out this carrd made by tumbler user Clonehub Unwhite...
Aug 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Alex flies solo on this reaction to the newest Bad Batch episode where we see an end to the Clone Wars Kamino era and dig the hole a little deeper with the Unwhitewashing The Bad Batch.
Aug 11, 2021•15 min•Ep. 15
TW: Domestic Abuse On today's episode, correspondent Sarah Returns to help us dissect the romantic/toxic relationship of Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala. We talk about all things from does Anakin Gaslight Padme, does he abuse her or is it all just a tragic love story. We even discuss the fan theory of Padme being under the Jedi Mind Trick. Links from the podcast https://padawanlost.tumblr.com/ https://problemsacrossthestars.wordpress.com/ https://www.inverse.com/article/22510-anakin-skywalker...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 26
Ethan returns to talk about the latest episode of The Bad Batch and how it keeps having problems with timelines. Also stick around until the end for a Special announcement about one of our upcoming episodes!! hTWCcgrLo0E2eVx8Lqj2
Aug 04, 2021•20 min•Ep. 14
IT'S OUR 25th EPISODE!! In honor of such a wonderful achievement we will be diving into one of our most controversial topics, Padme Amidala. In today's episode we talk about Padme Amidala and debate whether she stays the amazing character she is introduced as in The Phantom Menace or if she suffers from a bit of sexist writing in the prequel ending Revenge of the Sith. Correspondent Sarah made an appearance so as to make sure Padme is properly represented. Let us know your thoughts! Articles quo...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 25
Correspondent Sarah fills in for Ethan as we talk about Episodes 12 and 13 of The Bad Batch. We discuss the poor reaction to the most recent episode 'Infested' and why we care about the problems we see in Star Wars if we are supposed Star Wars Fans.
Jul 26, 2021•22 min•Ep. 11
Welcome back to Part 2 of our thoughts on Attack of the clones.
Jul 13, 2021•51 min
Due to scheduling conflicts, Ethan was unable to be on this weeks episode but never fear! Correspondent Sarah is here to save the day. Alex and Sarah talk about their thoughts on the latest episode of The Bad Batch.
Jul 13, 2021•17 min•Ep. 11
Today we bring in correspondent Sarah to defend the film Attack of the Clones that both Ethan and Alex have as the bottom of the barrel of Star Wars films. This will be in 2 parts as we have a lot to say about the film. Enjoy the episode and next week we will drop an extra episode of part 2 so the wait isn't so long.
Jul 06, 2021•59 min
Ethan and Alex continue to discuss their disappointment in the direction of The Bad Batch and how it is mimicking The Mandalorian Season 1 in all the wrong ways.
Jul 05, 2021•19 min•Ep. 10
Ethan and Alex both lose their minds at how predictable and unfulfilling this weeks episode of The Bad Batch is. UnWhitewash the Bad Batch.
Jun 27, 2021•7 min•Ep. 9
On today's episode we talk about the new found passion for the 4 hour cut of Revenge of the Sith that is rumored to be in existence. We also go on a few small side tangents about The Justice League and The Snyder Cut. Does it really exist? Should it be released if it does? All this and more.
Jun 22, 2021•31 min
Alex dives deeper into his sadness of The Bad Batch being The Clone Wars Season 8 while Ethan starts seeing a brighter future with the best episode yet.
Jun 21, 2021•14 min
Ethan enjoyed this weeks episode as Alex continues to loose faith in the long term story telling of Star Wars Animation and Star Wars itself. We also continue to bang the drum for a timeline of events for how long time has passed.
Jun 14, 2021•12 min
In today's Episode, Ethan and Alex discuss their true feelings of the Phantom Menace. Though it may not sound like it in this episode, Alex has The Phantom Menace as the best Prequel movie. We are not super kind but we are also not mean to this movie. Alex tried to look at it through the eyes of a child and it turned out to be better than expected. For comments, questions and ideas head on over to the twitter page @whoshot1swpod or send us an email at whoshotfirstswpod@gmail.com. Also please lea...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 22
Back again with a new reaction episode to the newest Bad Batch episode. We go down the rabbit hole of a timeline of events in the Bad Batch series. We also talk about the happy return of the Sisters and that one joke.
Jun 07, 2021•22 min•Ep. 6
Happy Memorial Day! Alex and Ethan talk about the good and bad of the newest episode of The Bad Batch. We talk about the whole that Disney keeps digging with whitewashing. We also talk about the need to give a detailed backstory to everything in Star Wars whether it is necessary or not.
May 31, 2021•28 min•Ep. 5
Happy Second Star Wars day!! Today is the day the original Star Wars A New Hope debuted in theaters back in 1977. In honor of this, our episode today talks about politics in Star Wars Revenge of the Sith. Many people have complained recently about how Star Wars has become political. Well Ethan and Alex are here to talk about how Revenge of the Sith was actually controversial when it first came out because of the perceived political overtones. Moral of the story is that Star Wars has always been ...
May 28, 2021•34 min•Ep. 22
Join us in our convoluted and discombobulated discussion about the 4th episode of the Bad Batch where we cover all topics from Wrecker as a dad, Fenic Shand's Age and why does Dave Feloni seem to keep repeating himself. All that and More!
May 28, 2021•15 min•Ep. 4
On today's Bonus reaction Alex and Ethan discuss the Bad Batch Episode Replacements. We discuss whether this episode was filler, if anyone noticed the Empire Strikes Back call back and Alex goes on a 5 minute rant about how this is not for kids. You have been warned.
May 28, 2021•32 min
In today's episode Ethan and Alex discuss their own personal rankings of all 11 Star Wars Films. We are taking a page out of @GrandMoffTalkin's book and giving our biased opinions on all of the films, both episodic and side story. If you prefer our both sides of the story bit, you probably should skip this episode as we truly let our feelings fly. For comments, questions and ideas head on over to the twitter page @whoshot1swpod or send us an email at whoshotfirstswpod@gmail.com. Also please leav...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 20
We are back with out bonus episode reactions of Star Wars TV shows. We begin again with Ethan and Alex reacting to the first two episodes of the hit Disney+ show The Bad Batch. Alex even drops a bomb of a hot take that will likely go nuclear if anyone actually listens. Thanks for listening and be sure to give us a rating and review!
May 28, 2021•34 min•Ep. 1
In honor of May the 4th we are releasing an episode early this week where Ethan and Alex give their unfiltered thoughts on the hit animated show The Clone Wars (2008). We talk about the good, the bad and the ugly arcs that can be found. We even dive in a little to The Bad Batch which is also premiering today. Alex is against. Ethan is for. Let the debate begin.
May 28, 2021•42 min•Ep. 19
Enjoy our new intro! On today's episode, Alex and Ethan Welcome back Shameem to the podcast and talk about the controversy of Dave Feloni and George Lucas changing the history and culture of Mandalorians. By changing how they were portrayed in the Clone Wars from what was portrayed in the books a firestorm was created. Many might believe that the controversy is over, as Clone wars has been accepted, but still there are lingering feelings on the subject. For comments, questions and ideas head on ...
May 28, 2021•49 min•Ep. 18
