It’s a mysterious planet, but not the mysterious planet you’re looking for. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including cons not seen, unnecessary parkour (all parkour), and the challenges of child-friendly entertainment mixed with the horrors of war. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Dec 22, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ahoy, mateys! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including kids who are no dummies, adorable space owls, and what reference sources to trust with your word definitions. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Dec 16, 2024•45 min•Ep 92•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a new Star Wars show, but your same old Star Wars pals. Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew, including whether At Attin is a utopia or dystopia, how piratey your pirates should be, and the important issues of public transportation. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 91•Transcript available on Metacast Surprise! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to talk about developments in a galaxy far, far away, including the cancellation of The Acolyte, a trailer for Skeleton Crew, and plenty of our usual brand of nonsense. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Aug 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 90•Transcript available on Metacast It’s the power of three! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to discuss the season (series?) finale of The Acolyte, including what exactly Bazil was up to, how bad Vernestra is at cover ups, and which Star Wars characters would be viable political candidates. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep 89•Transcript available on Metacast It’s back to the past for the penultimate episode of The Acolyte, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to discuss people who detest camping, Jedi away missions, and tightening the narrative screws, amidst other digressions. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Two roads diverged in a corpse-ridden wood. This week, your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony follow a return to the split narrative and discuss parallel pacing, the compulsion of soup, and what exactly a mischievous space otter’s plan is. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep 87•Transcript available on Metacast Night falls, and so do a lot of other people in this week’s stunning episode of The Acolyte. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss hidden darkness, running as a character trait, and what makes a villain so scary. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a leisurely stroll through the forest in the latest episode of The Acolyte. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony unpack mysterious symbols, multiple species of space otters, and what are the canonically worst Sith names. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Jun 24, 2024•55 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast An even longer time ago in a galaxy far away, we got a flashback episode! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat convene to discuss the third episode of The Acolyte including the Jedi’s exclusive child-snatching rights, spooky not entirely explained fires, and why you might really want to leave your murderous twin behind. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast The High Republic! An era of peace, the height of the Jedi, and…murder? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to talk this brand new show in a never-before-seen (on TV) era. We discuss Jedi sartorial choices, the oldest plot twist in the book, and when is a droid not a droid? Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast Is it good to be bad? The Tales of the Empire miniseries delves into the backstories of two villainous(?) characters, Morgan Elsbeth and Barris Offee and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to discuss what worked and what didn’t, plus budgeting in the Empire, why did it have to be caves, and some unrelated theme songs. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
May 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast The Bad Batch comes to an end, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are here to see it off in style. We discuss zillo beasts roaming wild, the keys to evil base real estate, and Wrecker’s Fish Shack, as we bid adieu to our clone family…for now? Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
May 05, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast The penultimate episode of The Bad Batch has somehow both a lot going on and maybe not enough? Your Star Wars pals are here to discuss turbolifts unsafe for children, robot hands and, of course, proximity sensors. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast The Bad Batch nears its finale and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are along for the ride as the team “rescues” an Imperial admiral and makes their way to Tantiss. We discuss stunning vs. shooting, stage business, and nice white uniforms. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Apr 20, 2024•49 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a one-two punch in the gut this week, as your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat convene to talk the latest Bad Batch double feature. We discuss how we know the Empire are the bad guys, starship parking caves, and real downers. Plus a quick discussion of the recently announced Tales of the Empire mini-series. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Apr 06, 2024•52 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast A fan favorite(?) returns this week and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to discuss endangered wildlife, worried dad action, and what exactly the point of this episode is. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Mar 31, 2024•48 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast It’s off to the space bayou this week, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are here to discuss vulnerable moments, Wrecker broadening his skillset, and the amazing Ming-Na Wen. Plus we read listener mail conspiracy theories and take a few moments to discuss the upcoming Star Wars series, The Acolyte. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Mar 24, 2024•59 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast We return with a two-part Bad Batch episode, where our heroes find themselves in hot water yet again. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss the architecture of monasteries, clone attitudes, and the future of Star Wars animation. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Mar 17, 2024•53 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast We venture back to a cozy ice planet full of surprises on this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are bundled up for the trip. We discuss quiet moments, surprise monsters, and, of course, the responses to our informal Moonlighting poll. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.
Mar 10, 2024•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast The latest episode of The Bad Batch crash lands and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are on hand to discuss currency exchange rates, pet regulations, and mixed reunions. Lucasfilm
Mar 03, 2024•49 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast The Bad Batch is back for its final season, and with it, your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony. We discuss time jumps, video game jumping puzzles, and literal ticking clocks in this three-episode season premiere. Lucasfilm
Feb 25, 2024•57 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast It all comes to an end with this: the season(?) finale of Ahsoka. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down uneven trades, the problem with interlocking content, and Dave Filoni’s love of wolves wolves wolves. Lucasfilm
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast There is somehow both too much and too little in this week’s episode of Ahsoka. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down the installment, discussing the pointless play that is a disciplinary hearing, too much action, and what the heck is up with Baylan Skoll. Lucasfilm
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Ezra! Thrawn! Nightsisters! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat reconvene to discuss the latest episode of Ahsoka, including the Fates, sci-fi crossover casting, and Dave Filoni’s headwear.
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast Ahsoka deals with her trauma in this week’s episode as she confronts her old master—or does she? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss New Republic bureaucracy, animation callbacks, and new pajamas.
Sep 16, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week on Ahsoka, there’s some action: Lightsaber fights! Hyperspace jumps! Going AWOL! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss Baylan Skoll’s motivations, New Republic childcare, and the world of the World Between Worlds. Also, most importantly, we now have shirts!
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s Ahsoka episode a lot of what happens is things…not happening. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to discuss the most recent installment, including the democratization of the Force, pacing in animation vs. live action, and the latest edition of This Week in Marrok. Plus…outtakes?
Aug 31, 2023•58 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast A brand new Star Wars series brings new heroes and new villains, but your same old Star Wars pals. Dan, Tony, and Kat reconvene to discuss Ahsoka. Is it just Rebels season 5? Can we even get past the opening crawl? And who do we think Marrok is, really?
Aug 29, 2023•59 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast We’ve got to go back! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat reconvene to discuss the season finale of The Mandalorian, including a surprising lack of betrayals, spectacular combat, and our pitch for a new series about Imperial construction protocols.
Apr 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast