Episodes

  • Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace
    May 7 2024

    Happy belated Star Wars Day! Our hosts Nick Oswald and Chris Higgins recall their first viewings of The Phantom Menace and remember how their fandom has changed since the early 2000s.

    Listen as Nick walks us through the timeline of fan reception of one of the most polarizing Star Wars movies and Chris remarks on Natalie Portman's best lines on his recent re-watch.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Death Watch Arc - Kicking off the Battle for Mandalore! | Essential Clone Wars
    Apr 10 2024

    In this Essential Clone Wars series episode, I review the Death Watch arc. These episodes happen during Season 2 episodes 12-14. Listen in to learn how the battle for Mandalore gets kicked off with Death Watch, the Mandalorians, the Sith, and Obi-Wan and Anakin all in the mix!

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    40 mins
  • Essential Clone Wars: Geonosis
    Mar 25 2024

    Welcome to part 4 of the Essential Clone Wars series! In today's episode we review the Geonosis arc spanning season 2 episodes 5-8. This is a memorable arc for its variety and unexpected narrative, ranging from sprawling battles to horror genre-inspired suspense and action.

    If you are curious to learn about Geonosians or hungry for Master Luminara and Padawan Barriss' adventures, you should tune into this episode.

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    37 mins
  • Essential Clone Wars: Holocron Heist
    Feb 2 2024

    Welcome to the 3rd episode in our Essential Clone Wars series. This is arguably our most intriguing arc yet, but I bet we'll be saying that more often as we get later in the show.

    Holocron Heist brings Darth Sidious' machinations into focus when he hires Cad Bane to steal a holocron from the Jedi Temple!

    Listen as we review the biggest moments from this three episode arc. 

     

     

     

     

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    39 mins
  • Essential Clone Wars: Ryloth Arc
    Jan 11 2024

    This is the second episode in our Essential Clone Wars series!

    The Ryloth arc occurs in season 1 episodes 19-21. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-by-play of the biggest moments of each episode. Not only that, but we recap the most important takeaways and review the arc as a whole.

    In this arc, we are introtuced to an important family within Star Wars canon, and sets up our understanding of how Ryloth fits into the bigger picture. Ryloth is one of the more hotly contested planets in the galaxy consisting of political intrigue, heroism, and explosive battles.

    Listen now and you'll also hear about Magic Mind, the world's first productivity drink!

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    33 mins
  • Essential Clone Wars: Malevolence
    Dec 14 2023

    This is the first in a multi-episode series where we review the essential arcs of The Clone Wars TV show!

    The Malevolence arc occurs in season 1 episodes 2-4. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-by-play of the biggest moments of each episode. Not only that, but we recap the most important takeaways and review the arc as a whole.

    Some might not consider Malevolence essential to the overall story. Still, it is the first arc in the show, is fun, and presents recurring themes and character development.

    Listen now and you'll also hear about Magic Mind, the world's first productivity drink!

    You can get it at: https://www.magicmind.com/chris
    Get up to 56% off your first subscription or 20% off your one-time purchase with promo code CHRIS20. It also works if you’re already a subscriber.

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    44 mins
  • Ahsoka and the True Meaning of Balance
    Nov 13 2023

    Your co-hosts Chris and Nick return to discuss our favorite moments, standout performances, and lore ramifications of the new Disney+ show Ahsoka. You'll also hear our thoughts on how Ahsoka sheds new light on major themes of Star Wars.

    Listen now and you'll also hear about Magic Mind, the world's first productivity drink!

    You can get it at: https://www.magicmind.com/chris
    Get up to 56% off your first subscription or 20% off your one-time purchase with promo code CHRIS20. It also works if you’re already a subscriber.

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    57 mins
  • Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 3
    Jul 18 2023

    This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic.  We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 3 of today's episode with Rob Southgate!

    (Sorry for the delay on publishing this episode!)

    Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs

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    47 mins