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Delusions Of Grandeur

Delusions Of Grandeur

Written by: Emily Gadek & Kelly Jones
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Emily and Kelly grew up before Star Wars returned to the big screen—when novels were fans' only hope. Now, they're re-reading them with fresh eyes for plot twists, new characters, and surprisingly apt socio-political themes. Delusions of Grandeur is a podcast about the good, the bad, and the truly bizarre stories of the Star Wars novels.

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Episodes
  • Somehow, Chris Kempshall has returned

    Somehow, Chris Kempshall has returned
    Aug 12 2026
    We are delighted to announce Chris Kempshall, author of The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire, has made the tactical error of returning to this podcast. We discuss the real earth history that likely influenced Thrawn as a character and the Caamas Document Crisis, the in-universe public memory of Thrawn vs. what he actually accomplished in the first series, and the strange blurriness of galactic politics . Plus, we hear a bit about his new book Star Wars Star Pilots, which will be coming out this fall and heavily features pod favorite Wedge Antilles. And for those that haven't subscribed yet but are hungry for more Star Wars geopolitical realness (and Earth WWI history), check out Chris's newsletter, The Historian's Holonet. It really is a great read and changed how we thought about both Thrawn and Pellaeon.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Vision of the Future Ch. 40-43

    Vision of the Future Ch. 40-43
    Jul 22 2026
    Citizens of the New Republic, we have finally made it to the end of this (New York Times Bestselling???) masterpiece. And what did we learn, Palmer? That the Caamas document is real. That Mara Jade is good at sabotage. That Leia's half-decent at piracy. That Pellaeon has an intense admiration for Talon Karrde's...ethics. That both our hosts love these books. What remains a mystery? What is a Jedi? What is the New Republic, and what does the New Republic think the Empire is? Also, where is Ghent?
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Vision of the Future Ch. 37 - 39

    Vision of the Future Ch. 37 - 39
    Jul 15 2026
    Star Wars really just teaches you so much about adulthood. Lessons include:

    *the bats are usually right about the lake...

    *maybe don't take your frustrations out on backseat philosophers or ex-Imperial clones, they're only trying to help...

    *if it's gotta be Thrawn, it's gotta be booby traps...

    *and if you're about to drown, don't be surprised by the sudden urge to also MARRY, I guess?
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    1 hr and 10 mins
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