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Caitlin and Charlotte are back this week to talk all about the latest drop of episodes from Maul: Shadow Lord, Chapter 5 “Inquisition” and Chapter 6 “Night of the Hunted”! Tune in to here us discuss:  Where do we see this show going now that we have a confirmed Season 2?  What does it mean for Devon’s character arc if she does fall to the dark side?  For Maul, what does he gain if he persuades Devon to his side?  Can we compare Devon and Rylee and their journey as young people growing up in the time of the Empire?  …and much much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte went to the set of The Mandalorian and Grogu (!!!) last week and toured the props from all Mandaverse shows and the film, talked with Jon Favreau, Andrew L Jones (production designer), Josh Roth (prop master and puppeteer) and more. On this episode: A quick recap with Caitlin Jon Favreau talking The Mandalorian and Grogu, his experience, excitement for the movie, and more. On the floor interviews with Andrew L Jones (production designer) and Josh Roth (prop master and puppeteer) from The Mandalorian and Grogu.  Brandon Wainerdi (TALKING BAY 94, Star Wars writer) detail the day and brain dump our insane experience, exclusives we learned, crazy details from the Archives, and so much more.  … and so much more. Huge thank you to the folks at Lucasfilm and Disney who made this possible, as well as the group we toured with for asking incredible questions, including Ash Crossan, Germain Lussier, Brandon Wainerdi, Brandon Davis, and many more.  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back to discuss the next two episode of Maul – Shadow Lord: Chapter 3 “Whispers in the Unknown” and Chapter 4 “Pride and Vengeance”. On this episode: Character analysis of Devon, Brander, Two Boots, Maul, and more. Theorizing for what will happen next: What do we expect for the role of these factions as the Empire arrives? Will their bonded common enemies connect them against the Empire?  The titles, music, and aesthetics of this show.  … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re thrilled to discuss the first two episodes of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Chapter 1 “The Dark Revenge” and Chapter 2 “Sinister Schemes”. On this episode, we discuss: The animation style, the direction, and the quick action in this series Character analysis of Maul, Devon, Brander, Two Boots, and more. What’s next for them? Where will this story go? The theme of justice and how that guides the story forward.  Theories for the rest of the episodes. … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s episode of Skytalkers includes a roundtable interview with the creators of Maul: Shadow Lord! We talked with Executive Producer Athena Yvette Portillo, Supervising Director/Executive Producer Brad Rau, and Writer/Executive Producer Matt Michnovetz! Tune in to hear them answer questions about:  Developing the character of Devon Izara and some of the early concepts for the show. What technical achievements did this show accomplish? How did this team work with Sam Witwer as the voice of Maul and also a consultant producer on the show?  …and much much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this week’s episode of Skytalkers! We are so excited to bring this exclusive roundtable interview with the stars of Maul: Shadow Lord, Sam Witwer (Maul) and Gideon Adlon (Devon Izara)! Tune in to hear:  Gideon discuss joining the Star Wars family and her experience as Devon Izara. How has Sam developed the voice of Maul through the different chapters of his life?  What was the experience like in the recording booth for Sam and Gideon?  What can fans expect from the development of Maul as a protagonist *or* antagonist?  …and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Skytalkers, we’re back to talk about the Zygerrian arc of the Clone Wars from Season 4! Episodes in this arc include: Kidnapped (411), Slaves of the Republic (412), Escape from Kadavo (413), and A Friend in Need (414). Tune in to us discuss:  Do these episodes effectively address Anakin’s past as a slave on Tatooine?  What did fans think of these episodes as they aired in real time?  How do these episodes compare to the Star Wars: The Clone Wars comic where this story was first debuted in 2008?  What do these episodes show us about Ahsoka’s character growth and her journey with Lux Bonteri?  …and much much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re discussing the Umbara arc from The Clone Wars. Considered some of the best episodes of the series, we’re excited to dive into them: Darkness on Umbara (407), The General (408), Plan of Dissent (409), Carnage of Krell (410). Tune into this week’s episode to hear us talk all about this four-episode arc!  What was the reaction from fans when these episodes first aired in 2011?  How do these episodes develop the clones as individuals? How is Rex shown as a leader throughout the Umbara arc? Fives?  Why is it important to have a character like Pong Krell in this show and what does his character have to say about the larger themes surrounding the Jedi, the clones, and the war?  …and much, much more!  Reddit post with article with Walter Murch: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWars/comments/szgnmb/the_new_clone_wars_collectors_edition_magazine/#lightbox  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Skytalkers, we’re continuing our The Clone Wars Rewatch and discussing the two episodes, “Mercy Mission” (405) and “Nomad Droids” (406)! Tune in to hear us discuss:  How were these C-3PO and R2-D2-focused episodes first received by fans in 2011?  How do these episodes lean in to archetypes found across fairy tales?  What do these episodes say about the role of the clones and droids during the Clone Wars?  Why does it matter to have parallels to classic stories like “Gulliver’s Travels” and the “Wizard of Oz” in Star Wars?  …and much much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers we’re talking all about our trip to Hoth! Aka, Finse, Norway! Hear us talk all about:  The event known as “Hoth Strikes Back” that took us to the middle of Norway to see the filming location of Empire Strikes Back  Discussion of the panels and talks we heard from people who worked on the film in Norway, all from the hotel Finse 1222. Our cross-country skiing adventure to “Han’s Rock” in sub-zero temperatures  Audio from our “Star Wars dinner” with Martin Gant from special effects, and production assistant, Christian Berrum. Fan history we learned from Craig Miller, former director of fan relations for Lucasfilm. …and much, much more!  Hoth Strikes Back Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278672538260582/  Craig Miller’s book Star Wars Memories:   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer is finally here and we have SO many thoughts. This week on Skytalkers, we break down everything the first trailer needed to accomplish and why it immediately made us excited for Star Wars’ next theatrical adventure. On this episode: Speculation on Din and Grogu’s future The reveals (major and minor) in the trailer: The Hutts, Martin Scorsese, Zeb, Embo! Is Sigourney Weaver’s character friend or foe? Animation-to-live action pipeline commentary Symbolism speculation + the Hero’s Journey … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week’s episode of Skytalkers, we’re covering the first four episodes of Season 4! Tune in this week to hear us discuss:  What are our memories of seeing these episodes for the first time?  How do Prince Lee-Char and Ahsoka discuss their roles as leaders in time of war?  How is Padme characterized in these episodes?  What did fans think of the episodes they were airing in real time in 2011?  …and much much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re talking all about the new trailer for the upcoming Star Wars animated show, “Maul: Shadow Lord”. Tune in to hear us talk about:  Where did we leave Maul in The Clone Wars? Will this series have us rooting for Maul?  Do we have any thoughts about the new characters introduced, like Devon Izara?  How has Sam Witwer talked about the characterization of Maul in this show?  What does the artistic style of the show say about the direction it’s going?  …and much much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to this week’s episode all about the Season 3 finale of The Clone Wars! We’re covering this arc all about Ahsoka in the episodes “Padawan Lost” (321) and “Wookiee Hunt” (322). Tune in to hear: What are our memories of watching these episodes for the first time?  How do these episodes support Ahsoka’s character development from The Clone Wars to her recent storylines in the live action Ahsoka show?  What was the immediate fan reaction to these episodes featuring everyone’s favorite Wookiee, Chewbacca?  Do these episodes further Anakin and Ahsoka’s relationship as master and apprentice?  …and so much more!  Den of Geek Interview: https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/dave-filoni-interview-star-wars-the-clone-wars/ Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Skytalkers, where this week we are breaking down the biggest news out of Lucasfilm: Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as President after 14 years! Lucasfilm additionally announced that Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan will take over as Co-Presidents. Tune into hear us discuss:  Discussion of Kennedy’s in-depth interview with Deadline and her incredible 40+ year career!  What did Kennedy have to say about future Star Wars projects?  Who is Lynwen Brennan and what has her role been at Lucasfilm?  What are our thoughts on the future of Star Wars under the leadership of Filoni & Brennan? …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking news! Welcome to this week’s episode where were breaking down the latest press release from Disney Parks: Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge will be getting a timeline refresh on April 29, 2026 and adding new characters to Batuu like Leia, Han, and Darth Vader. Tune in to hear us discuss our reactions to the changes and discuss:   All the details from the press conference we attended  What are the anticipated changes to elements like music, food, and merchandise?  How do these changes impact the storyline of Batuu?  How do we feel about the updates to the timeline and new roaming characters?  …and much much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and happy new year! We are so excited to kick off 2026 by celebrating Skytalkers’ nine year podcasting anniversary! Thank you  all so much for joining us over the years, we had so much fun recording the Q&A episode with questions from you, the listener! Tune in to hear:  Our 2026 Skytalkers Dinner Party guest list!  Tunisia was a huge bucket list item this year, but do we have any plans to visit Star Wars filming sites in 2026?  If we don’t podcast about Star Wars, what would we host a podcast on?  How do we see Rey and Ben reuniting?  What were some of our favorite Star Wars and non Star Wars books in 2025?  …and so much more!  Thank you to you, listener, for sharing your Star Wars fandom with us for nine whole years!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re starting the New Year by picking up our The Clone Wars Rewatch series with the Citadel arc in season 3 (The Citadel (318), Counter Attack (319), Citadel Rescue (320))! In this episode of Skytalkers: We discuss the fandom’s reaction to the Citadel arc (Echo’s big appearance!), good and bad. What makes this arc stand out (and where we find it to feel slightly uneven) The dynamic between Tarkin and Anakin … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re diving deep into the one of the best Star Wars novelizations and our all time favorite: Revenge of the Sith! Tune in to hear us break down our favorite parts of the Deluxe Edition of Matthew Stover’s beloved novel. This week we talk about:  What is our relationship to this novel and why does it mean so much to us?  Which of Matthew’s annotations were our favorites to uncover in this edition?  How does the novel talk about Palpatine in the Force?  Between Anakin and Obi-Wan, who has stronger emotions towards the other?  How does Matthew write about Greek tragedy and how it relates to Star Wars?  …and much, much more! Listen to our older episode on the Revenge of the Sith novelization. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re so excited to bring you this special interview with Tom Hoeler, Editorial Director for Random House Worlds. Tom helped bring the deluxe edition of the beloved “Revenge of the Sith” novelization to life. Tune in to hear us discuss with Tom:  How did Tom begin his job in publishing and with Star Wars?  When did the idea for the Revenge of the Sith Deluxe Edition begin?  Hear Tom talk about working with author Matthew Stover on his annotations.  What the process was for designing this gorgeous edition of the “Revenge of the Sith” novelization  Who is Tom bringing to his Skytalkers Dinner Party?  …and SO much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back to talk about the second half of our trip to Tunisia! We spent over a week in Tunisia taking a tour of all the Star Wars filming locations from A New Hope, The Phantom Menace, and Attack of the Clones! Catch up this week to hear us talk about:  The set up and organization of the trip with the tour company, Galaxy Tours. What sets from The Phantom Menace are still extant in Tunisia?  Our ATV adventure through the desert where we practiced driving ATVs where the podrace starts!  Our emotional visit to the Lars Homestead right at sunset.  Channeling our Indiana Jones fandom when we got to exploring the city of Kairouan where Raiders of the Lost Ark was filmed!  Our last day in Tunis visiting the Roman ruins at Carthage and the Bardo museum.  …and SO much more!  Explore Galaxy Tours here: https://galaxytours.com/  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are talking all about our trip to the real world Tatooine in Tunisia! We spent over a week in Tunisia taking a tour of all the Star Wars filming locations from A New Hope, The Phantom Menace, and Attack of the Clones! It was an incredible trip, and we cant wait to share. Tune in to hear all about:  The set up and organization of the trip with the tour company, Galaxy Tours. Our first days exploring Tunisia!  How the architecture of the Tunisian island, Djerba, directly influenced the design of Tatooine.  Staying overnight where they filmed Luke Skywalker’s house and having blue milk for breakfast!  Recording a part of this recap in the Lars Homestead itself! Visiting and hiking Mageur Gorge to see the famous filming locations like R2-D2 and the Jawas, Luke vs the Tuskan Raiders, and Obi-Wan’s iconic “hello there”.  …and SO much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re re-airing our The Nesting Order episode all about a new way to watch the Skywalker saga. It’s been four years since we first debuted this Star Wars viewing order — how does it hold up now? Tune in to hear:  Our reflections on the order four years later, especially in light of the popularity around the Machete Order.  How does the Soderburgh Order compare to the Nesting Order?  Plus, the original airing of our initial Nesting viewing order and thoughts on why this works as a new lens into Star Wars.  …and much more!  THE NESTING ORDER WATCH LIST: The Force Awakens → The Last Jedi → A New Hope → The Empire Strikes Back → The Phantom Menace → Attack of the Clones → Revenge of the Sith → Return of the Jedi → The Rise of Skywalker Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so thrilled to be back talking about Star Wars Visions: Volume 3! This is one of our favorite projects from Lucasfilm, and we have been looking forward to diving back into the creative and wonderful world of Visions! Tune in to hear:  Our discussion of shorts from Japanese animation houses such as: david production, Kamikaze Douga + ANIMA, Kinema citrus Co., Polygon Pictures, Production I.G, Project Studio Q, TRIGGER, and WIT STUDIO. Which of these shorts stood out to us the most visually?  The “Star Wars Feeling” and how that pertains to the overall Star Wars Visions project The themes prevalent in this volume, how it compares to previous ones, and what that says about the saga as a whole plus how these stories come from a distinctly Japanese cultural lens.  Notably tidbits from Charlotte’s early screening and director Q&A for The Duel: Payback.  Which of the shorts are our favorites from this volume?  …and much, much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers we’ve made it the Mortis arc (Overlords (315), Altar of Mortis (316), Ghosts of Mortis (317)) of our Clone Wars Rewatch! This set of episodes forever changed our understanding of Star Wars and the Force and we have been counting down the days to talk about! Tune in to here us discuss:  What memories we have of Mortis first airing in 2011?  Did fans immediately love this new exploration of the Force?  How has the introduction of Mortis evolved in Star Wars since then?  Did these episodes change Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka? Was Qui-Gon Jinn really there? …and so much more!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Breaking news across the Star Wars world: Adam Driver pitched a Ben Solo movie called “The Hunt for Ben Solo” to Lucasfilm and Disney… and Disney said no. We have a lot of thoughts and of course had to break it down for you this week on Skytalkers: How did Adam Driver describe his and Steven Soderbergh’s script for “The Hunt for Ben Solo”?  Why Ben Solo’s story matters and why we need him to return What reactions and emotions have we all cycled through upon reading this news?  What do we think is next for Ben Solo now that this has all been shared?  …and much much more!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, Charlotte and Caitlin talk about all the Star Wars news and panels from New York Comic Con! Tune in to hear:  Caitlin’s review of her first New York Comic Con event! What was it like meeting Matthew Stover after his work has inspired us so much?  We cover the new publishing news, including the upcoming YA romance novel (and specific genre header) and the Rey and Leia book, “Legacy”. The Jabba the Hutt merch that was purchased!  Our overview of the Lucas Museum of Narrative sneak peek panel, moderated by Martin Scorsese!  …and much much more!   Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s spooky season so you know what that means: We’re covering the Nightsisters arc with our The Clone Wars Rewatch series. On this episode, we discuss Nightsisters (312), Monster (313), and Witches of the Mist (314) in season 3 of The Clone Wars: What were our first reactions to seeing these episodes?  How did these episodes advance the character arc of Asajj Ventress and the introduction of the Nightsisters?  What did the general audience think of the potential Darth Maul return?  …and so much more!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skytalkers is back this week to talk about a podcast favorite episode, “Heroes on Both Sides” in this latest Clone Wars rewatch! We talk through Heroes on Both Sides (310), Pursuit of Peace (311), Senate Murders (215). In this discussion we go talk through:  Ahsoka’s new character model and growth.  How did fans react to these political episodes in 2010?  How does Palpatine really start to show his true colors in this arc?  Who is profiting off the Clone Wars?  …and much much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Skytalkers, we’re diving deep into the unique set up of the Lucasfilm corporate offices within a national park, the Presidio, in San Francisco. Resident architectural historian Caitlin will discuss the environmental laws and public policy that make this possible. Tune into to hear all about: The history of the Presidio as a military base turned national park within the larger Golden Gate National Recreational Area and its environmental laws.  How George Lucas proposes his company to build on the Presidio.  What did the public think of George’s bid to build in the Presidio in 1999?  George Lucas’s initial concepts for his museum and what the public loved and hated about it.  …all this and more!  Visit our website for the post with photos and more details!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with our The Clone Wars Rewatch with the episodes: “Evil Plans” (308), “Hostage Crisis” (122), and “Hunt for Ziro” (309). On this episode: We visit the fandom of the time of release and discuss what people’s first reactions were + what that says about the fandom. How was the introduction to Cad Bane received by fans?  Is “Hunt for Ziro” the wildest episode of The Clone Wars so far?  What do these episodes reveal about the legacy of this show fifteen years later?  …and so much more! Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers we are so thrilled to talk to the author and illustrator of the graphic novel, “Lucas Wars”, Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche! In the interview we discuss:  The inspiration behind creating a graphic novel about George Lucas and the creation of Star Wars  The artistic decisions behind choosing which moments of George’s life to highlight  How color plays a role in telling George’s story throughout the graphic novel  The research and passion that Laurent and Renaud both brought to the project with their love of Star Wars  …and much, much more!  Click here to purchase “Lucas Wars”: https://amzn.to/4plEmX2 Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers we’re looking back at the Emmy-nominated “Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed” documentary from 2007! Don’t worry if you haven’t watched, we go through some of the highlights and what we learned! Tune in to hear:  What are our memories of this documentary when it first aired?  How does this documentary discuss Star Wars and the Hero with a Thousand Faces?  Are there new-to-us mythical figures and stories we can compare to Star Wars?  How has this documentary aged in the past 18 years?  …and much more!  Watch the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5e9pWgyZYA&t=1s  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with our The Clone Wars Rewatch with the episodes: “Corruption” (305), “The Academy” (306), and “Assassin” (307), which are all about corruption on Mandalore. On this episode: We visit the fandom of the time of release and discuss what people’s first reactions were + what that says about the fandom. Ahsoka’s mini hero’s journey in this arc Mandalore’s slow demise and Satine’s own mental state Our highs and lows of this arc …and so much more! Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re revisiting “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and talking all about the deleted scenes! This week’s discussion covers: Were there any changes to Finn’s character through his deleted scenes?  What happened to Luke’s third lesson for Rey?  Which deleted scene do we feel should have been included in the film?  What was the conversation in fandom around these scenes when they came out?  …and so much more!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] For ad inquiries please email: [email protected] Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on our Clone Wars Rewatch we are talking all about Boba Fett’s introduction into the show, which includes: Death Trap (220), R2 Come Home (221), and Lethal Trackdown (222). Tune in to hear us talk about:  Why is Boba Fett undercover in this time period and what are his goals?  What kind of relationship does he have the people around him? Including fellow clones and bounty hunters?  Are there any comparisons to make between Boba Fett and Ahsoka Tano throughout this arc as they intersect?  …and much, much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re so excited to welcome Davin Anderson, the creator and CEO of Galaxy Tours in Tunisia! Listen in to hear all about:  The research that went into creating an exhaustive tour of Star Wars and Indiana Jones filming sites across Tunisia What sets this tour apart from other tours that take you to Star Wars filing locations?  What is it like staying overnight at the Lars Homestead and riding ATVs where the podrace starts?  The risks and rewards of what it takes to run a tour company. …and so much more!  Check out Galaxy Tours: https://galaxytours.com/  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers we have arrived on Mandalore in our Clone Wars rewatch! These episodes changes SO much of Star Wars and we break it all down. Tune in to hear us discuss:  Initial fan reactions to the introduction of Mandalore.  What did fans think about Obi-Wan and Duchess Satine’s relationship? How did these episodes subvert audience expectations about the planet Mandalore and its culture?  What did this arc add to the character development of Obi-Wan?  …and so much more!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠drinknello.com⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are taking you back to 1977 with the very first documentary and behind the scenes look at Star Wars, “The Making of Star Wars”! Tune in to hear us discuss:  The history and background of this documentary.  How was George Lucas talking about the Force in the months after Star Wars came out?  As a behind the scenes documentary, how does it hold up today?  What were the cast focusing on in their interviews from this time period?  …and much much more!  Watch the documentary on YouTube here. Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠drinknello.com⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back talking The Clone Wars in our rewatch series! This week, we are discussing the Desert Arc which includes: Grievous Intrigue (209), The Deserter (210), and Lightsaber Lost (211). On this episode: What did fans think about these episodes when they first aired in 2010?  What lesson does Jedi Master Tera Sinube teach to Ahsoka?  The “Ask Dave” series on Star Wars dot com.  Our thoughts on Cut Lawquane as a “deserter” clone as we track the concept of free will with the clones. …all that and more!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠drinknello.com⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking all about the latest Lucasfilm animation anthology series, “Tales of the Underworld”! Tune in to hear:  How the “Dark Disciple” book set up Asajj Ventress’ story!  Our speculation on what is next for Ventress.  How the western genre is seen within Cad Bane’s story.  Do these shorts make us view Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane differently?  …and much, much more! Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at drinknello.com with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to talk to the incredible costume designer behind both seasons of ANDOR, Michael Wilkinson (BATMAN V SUPERMAN, WATCHMEN, JUSTICE LEAGUE, GARDEN STATE, TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN). Caitlin talked with him one-on-one about: The close relationship between costume creation and production design Designing for characters like Mon Mothma and Cassian who have pre-established looks in other Star Wars films  The evolution of Kleya’s character as seen through her clothing  … and so much more! We also talked our favorite costumes from ANDOR, and why costumes are such a core piece of storytelling. Thank you to Lucasfilm for the opportunity! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to bring you our interviews with Alan Tudyk (K-2SO) and Margit Pfeiffer (Supervising Sound Editor on ANDOR season 1 and season 2). Both were incredible conversations discussing the world of ANDOR. Alan's interview starts at 31:45 and Margit's interview starts at 6:40. We talked: Constructing the vocals and layering a world like Ghorman with Margit. Building the tension of Mon’s speech through sound design. The differences between working on Andor and Rogue One — and what Alan would have changed (and what he wouldn’t!). How Alan came to join team Rogue One and accept the role of K-2SO.  … and so much more. Thank you so much to Lucasfilm for the opportunity! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We interviewed show runner and ANDOR creator Tony Gilroy (The BOURNE films, MICHAEL CLAYTON, ROGUE ONE) at Lucasfilm's offices in San Francisco!  What “inspiring mania” on a set like ANDOR means An overview of our day at Lucasfilm  How ANDOR transitions into Rogue One and the process of making the show towards that ending Tony’s thoughts on Perrin’s speech at Leida’s wedding  What ANDOR means to him as this chapter closes  …and so much more! Thank you so much to Lucasfilm for this opportunity! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about all the ways the finale of Andor Season 2 has and hasn’t changed our viewing experience of Rogue One! Tune in this week to hear:  Jyn and Cassian as messengers.  What are the comparisons between Luthen and Kleya vs Saw and Jyn?  How has Cassian’s character arc in Rogue One shifted with two seasons of Andor? Luthen Rael’s last name as anagram for "Lear" – and how that relates to Shakespeare’s “King Lear”.  …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We went to Star Wars Celebration Japan in April and we are here to talk about our experience, plus our other travels in Japan! On this episode: We discuss all the big panels and what we learned, including The Mandalorian and Grogu, Maul: Shadow Lord, Star Wars Visions Vol 3, Ahsoka, and more! Our highlights and also some woes of this Celebration, plus things we bought! Some funny moments on our trip exploring Japan before and after Celebration. Our time in Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea!  …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have made it to the series finale of Andor! It’s so hard to say goodbye to such an incredible show, but we’re so excited to break down this last arc. In this episode we discuss:  Luthen and Kleya’s backstory.  Cassian’s complete character arc; what did the show Andor tell us about him?  Were there any loose ends in the series?  How does our viewing of Rogue One change? … and so much more! Thanks to our incredible listeners for making covering this era of Star Wars storytelling so special!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re covering the 2 BBY arc in ANDOR season 2: Episodes 7, 8, and 9. This is a heavy, tough set of episodes and there’s a lot to cover. Here’s what to expect: Charlotte and Caitlin discuss the implications of the Ghorman Massacre. What does it mean for Luthen’s story and the relationship to the Yavin 4 rebels?  Cassian and Bix, and their relationship; we also discuss Cassian’s entire arc through the series and whether destiny is involved in his story. Speculation for the final arc! … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re excited to bring you this special interview with the voice of Asajj Ventress, Nika Futterman! Tune in to hear:  What key words and themes were used to describe Ventress in this story?  What does Star Wars mean to Nika Futterman?  What makes the character of Ventress such a fan favorite?  What can fans look forward to in Tales of the Underworld?  … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Caitlin are back to discuss Andor Season 2, Episodes 4, 5, and 6! We’re now halfway through the season and there is so much to unpack! In this week’s discussion we cover:  The relationship between Cassian and Bix.  The return of Saw Gerrera and his influence on those around him.  A showdown between Mon Mothma and Orson Krennic!  What does the reunion between Vel and Cinta mean for their involvement in the Rebellion?  …all this and more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Skytalkers coverage of Andor Season 2! We’re so excited to be back discussing and analyzing one of our favorite Star Wars TV shows with the first arc of Andor Season 2: "One Year Later"; "Sagrona Teema"; and "Harvest"! Tune in to hear:  Our first impressions returning to the world of Andor.  Does the show do a good job of re-contextualizing where all our characters are?  How is Bix handling the events of Season 1?  What do we think about Cassian’s character development in this first arc?  …all that and more!   Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recording while we are in Japan, we were able to chat in a roundtable interview with Diego Luna (Cassian Andor) and Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen) and talk about Star Wars: Andor Season 2! Thanks to our fellow interviewers and to Disney and Lucasfilm for the opportunity.  Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With some new listeners we wanted to reintroduce ourselves and talk about why we love Star Wars, and our “Star Wars story”! Tune in to hear:  Where did we each first watch Star Wars?  What does that “Star Wars feeling” mean to us?  What opinions on Star Wars do we have that have changed over the years?  …and so much more!  Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest rewatch episode in our Clone Wars series, the Geonosis Arc (204-208): “Senate Spy”, “Landing at Point Rain”, “Weapons Factory”, “Legacy of Terror”, and “Brain Invaders”! These were some of our favorite episodes when they first aired and we are so excited to discuss them today! This week on the podcast:  What did fans think about these episodes when they first aired?  How do these episodes talk about Anakin and his attachment to Padmé and Ahsoka?  The Clone Wars origin of fan-favorite Barriss Offee and the infamous square she cuts with her lightsaber!  …and much, much more!  Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re revisiting season one of ANDOR — and speculating for what’s to come in ANDOR Season 2, just right around the corner! On this episode: We talk about our personal reactions to revisiting season 1 and new things we’ve noticed. What are the unanswered questions from season 1? We reflect on the possibilities of: Cassian looking for his sister, Luthen’s fate, Cassian’s relationship with Bix, and more. Wild speculation!! … and so much more! Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest episode in our Clone Wars rewatch! This week we’re covering The Zillo Beast Arc (217-219) from Season 2. Tune in for discussions on:  How the morality of the Jedi is being tested during the time.  The development of the Zillo Beast as an homage to Godzilla. How do these episodes show Anakin’s loyalties to Palpatine?  Behind the scenes insights from the creators of the Zillo Beast!  …and so much more!  Extended BTS Feature on the Zillo Beast  Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re going to Star Wars Celebration Japan! With that excitement comes a little bit of stress with packing and preparation, so we’re here to break it all down for you as we get ready! Tune to hear all about:  Lessons learned from past Star Wars Celebrations (the good, the bad, and the ugly lessons)!  Charlotte gives her best tips about visiting Japan from when she went last year! (Also Tokyo Disneyland tips!) What panels are we prioritizing this year?  Our best advice for making sure you have the best Celebration ever!  …and so much more!  Visit Japan QR code TDR Explorer for Tokyo Disneyland Part 1: Celebration Goal Setting – 8:11 Part 2: Japan and Tokyo Disneyland Travel Tips – 47:29 Part 3: Celebration Speculation and Panel Discussion – 1:23:30 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re so excited to be talking all about the latest Star Wars book release, “Star Wars: The Mask of Fear” (Reign of the Empire) by Alexander Freed! The first of a trilogy and the perfect lead into Andor Season 2! In this discussion we cover:  Initial impressions and reactions to the book and where fan favorite characters like Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera are as the Empire takes control!  Why is Bail Organa haunted by the ghosts of the Jedi?  What are the political machinations at play during this time period? And how does Mon Mothma spin them in her favor?  What are the larger themes of this book and what does it have to say about the state of the galaxy?  …all this and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with a brand new The Clone Wars rewatch on the Holocron Heist arc which includes: Holocron Heist (201), Cargo of Doom (202), Children of the Force (203). We’ve been so excited to get to these favorite episodes for a while. What to expect: The fan reactions from these episodes when they first aired. (people couldn’t believe Mustafar could be used *before* Revenge of the Sith in the timeline!) Does Palpatine really have it all planned out or is he making it up as he goes? The intro of Cad Bane! The implications of these episodes all the way to The Mandalorian. … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back on our Clone Wars Rewatch! And this week we’re headed to the planet Ryloth where we cover these episodes: Storm over Ryloth (119), Innocents of Ryloth (120), Liberty on Ryloth (121) – the Ryloth arc. In our discussion we talk about:  Initial reactions and reviews of the arc from 2009!  What real world events served as some inspiration for this arc?  Why is it important to see Ahsoka’s failure?  …all that and more!  Henry Gilroy and Dave Filoni Interview Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caitlin and Charlotte on this journey listening and reacting to the Star Wars: Episode III REVENGE OF THE SITH audio commentary! We pick quotes from George Lucas, Rick McCallum (EP), Rob Coleman (animation director), John Knoll and Roger Guyett (Visual Effects Supervisor) to unpack. On this episode: How does George Lucas describe Anakin throughout the commentary?  What were the challenges with General Grievous and Yoda as animated characters?  How Rick McCallum talks about George Lucas’s creative process.  Our thoughts of Anakin and Padmé’s relationship in this latest viewing! (And what George thinks from a macro view!) …and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our The Clone Wars rewatch continues on with “Blue Shadow Virus” (117) and “Mystery of a Thousand Moons” (118)! It’s actually the 16th anniversary of these episodes’ release today! On this episode: What did the fandom think of these episodes? Our undying love for Peppi Bow, plus us publicly stating we’ve been pronouncing Gungan wrong for years What can these episodes tell us about Anakin’s relationships with Padmè and Ahsoka?  Thinking about Star Wars through fractals: Anakin and Padmé’s relationship and concepts repeating, like angels and characters like Jaybo and planets like Naboo… Our laugh out loud moments!  … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re kicking off the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith this year by analyzing the film’s deleted scenes! In this episode we discuss:  What are our memories about these deleted scenes?  What did George Lucas have to say about removing these scenes from the film?  Padmé’s plot line with Mon Mothma and Bail Organa + how pivotal it could have been How would we analyze these scenes if they had remained in the film? …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back for our first The Clone Wars Rewatch episode of 2025! We’re talking all about the Orto Plutonia arc — “Trespass” (115) and “Sphere of Influence” (304). We discuss: What was the initial fan reaction to these two episodes when they first aired?  The introduction to fan favorite, Senator Chuchi! George Lucas’s character, Baron Papanoida, makes an appearance. What did we think about getting a bigger story for his character? Highs and lows from these two episodes!  …and much, much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our 8 year podcast birthday! We’re celebrating as we always do! On this episode: We give our 2025 Star Wars Dinner Party lists! Which 5 Star Wars people are we bringing to our fictional, hypothetical dinner party this year, and why? We talk 2024 stats and hopes for 2025! We answer your questions: Star Wars Celebration Japan, personal growth, what department we’d want to work in on a Star Wars movie… … and so much more! A special thanks to every listener we’ve had on this journey so far, whether this is your first ever episode of Skytalkers or if you’ve listened to every one. We love you and are so grateful to you! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are here to break down the season 1 finale of Skeleton Crew, Episode 8, “The Real Good Guys”! This week we talk all about:  The kids and their parents working together to save At Attin! Jod’s ending — did he get what he deserved?  The final reveal of the Supervisor and what it means for the planet.  Did Skeleton Crew have the Star Wars feeling? And how do we describe that?  …all that and more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are here to talk all about episode 7 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “We’re Gonna Be In So Much Trouble” directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Tune in this week for discussions on:  More details about At Attin and what the parents know!  Jod’s turn on the kids and what it means for the character’s ending next week.  The kids’ reaction to their parents’ messages and eventual reunion this week.  How “claimsies” came full circle!  Final speculations on the Supervisor and At Attin’s secrets!  …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first episode of 2025 and we are here to break down the 6th episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “Zero Friends Again” directed by Bryce Dallas Howard. On this discussion: How did the show handle discussions around KB’s differences?  Who has Jod’s lightsaber?  The dynamic of Wim and KB vs. Fern and Neel in this episode.  More speculation on Captian Tad Rennod and the Supervisor on At Attin  Why was Wim’s hero moment so important?  … plus so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back to talk Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 5! Join us this week as we talk all about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Episode 5 “You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates”. On this episode: What are the parents doing back on At Attin?  At Attin is the last Old Republic Mint — what does it mean? Did we know Jod was going to betray Fern, Wim, Neel, and KB?  What is next on the treasure hunt and the journey back to At Attin?  Is Cthallops the best tentacle monster to date in Star Wars?  …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back to talk Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 4! Join us for a special recording where we’re recording together in person as we talk all about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Episode 4 “Can’t Say I Remember No At Attin”. On this episode: Why was this the perfect episode to focus on fan favorite, Neel?  What is our latest speculation about At Attin’s Supervisor?  Why does At Achrann look the same as At Attin?  What is next for the character development of Wim and Fern?  What’s going on with SM-33, and can we trust Jod?  …all that and more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back this week to talk about the third episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem”. This week we dive into the show and talk all about:  Our new speculation about the secrets and treasures of At Attin.  The character of KB and why it was important to focus on her in this episode.  Kh’ymm’s Library and all the information that is kept there.  Jod’s relationship with the kids: Can they trust him? What is his motive?  Does this show continue to have the “Star Wars feeling”?  …and so much more!  Listen to our interview with the cast and crew of Skeleton Crew! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our first episode about the brand new Star Wars television show: Skeleton Crew! This week we dive into the show and talk all about:  Our first impressions of the characters and the world of At-Attin!  Who are all these kids and where do we think their character development will go over the course of the show?  How does the pirate aesthetic of the show fit into the “Star Wars feeling”?  The concept of Skeleton Crew being a “pirates story” but also fitting into the hero’s journey and exploring the concept of “home”… how much will they lean in? Who is Jude Law in this story and do we trust him?  …and so much more!  Listen to our interview with the cast and crew of Skeleton Crew! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte celebrate the anniversary of the infamous, the once-wiped from existence, the glorious 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. On this episode: Caitlin details her very first time watching the Holiday Special. The history of 1978 one-time-airing special and the interesting lore that surrounds it even to this day.  “Favorite” parts of this special! George Lucas’s relation and thoughts through the years on the Holiday Special. … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte chat with the crew and cast from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew! We chat with Executive Producers, Showrunners, Directors, and Writers Jon Watts and Chris Ford (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and the Skeleton Crew themselves Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Wim), Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Fern), Robert Timothy-Smith (Neel), and Kyriana Kratter (KB)! We talk: Why stories centering kids matter — the seriousness and fun of a coming of age story in Star Wars. The name origins of the central planet in Skeleton Crew. How our Skeleton Crew is alike and different from each of their characters. What cool things the kids wanted to take home from the super lived-in sets. … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return to The Clone Wars in our rewatch of the series with the Lurmen arc: “Jedi Crash” (113) and “Defenders of Peace” (114). What to expect on this episode: The fan reaction to these episodes + Katie Lucas’ first time writing The Clone Wars episodes and what fans initially thought.  The themes of attachment and the views of the Clone Wars from citizens, as well as the shifting views of the Jedi. Putting into perspective the Ahsoka we see in TCW and the Ahsoka in the 2023 show. … and so much more!  PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of Skytalkers, we’re discussing our reactions and emotions from the new Disney+ documentary, “Music by John Williams”! Tune in to hear us talk about:  Our initial reactions to the documentary.  What did we learn about John Williams that we didn’t already know?  What did the documentary have to say about Star Wars music?  Our favorite pieces by John Williams outside of Star Wars.  What does the future of orchestral music look like?  …and so much more!  Skeleton Crew Article Mentioned Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers we’re talking all about The Clone Wars Season 1, Episodes 11 and 12! Tune in to hear:  Reviews and comments from when these episodes first aired in 2009. What role does Count Dooku play in Anakin and Obi-Wan’s journey?  The official introduction to Hondo Ohnaka!  Is Jar Jar the secret weapon once again? Plus, the mystery of BJ Hughes. …all this and more!  PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Charlotte and Caitlin finish up their series going through the “underrated” lines of each trilogy with the Sequel Trilogy! What’s to come in this discussion:  Remembering our first viewing of “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi”!  Breaking down Han Solo and Kylo Ren’s relationship.  What are our feelings about “The Rise of Skywalker” nearly five years later?  Rey and Kylo Ren’s incredible dynamic… aka we spend a lot of this convo talking about Reylo! … and so much more!  PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with another episode of our rewatch series for The Clone Wars! This week we’re talking about the Nute Gunray-centric arc: “Bombad Jedi” (108), “Cloak of Darkness” (109), and “Lair of Grievous” (110). What to expect: We breakdown the context behind these episodes and the fan reactions from their release The themes of these very different episodes, from Ahsoka’s rash choices to Kit Fisto to Grievous. The gothic horror elements of “Lair of Grievous” + Dave Filoni’s commentary on the EU vs. creating *new* Star Wars. Jar Jar appreciation, of course. ... and so much more! PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re continuing our series on some lesser discussed quote and lines from the Original Trilogy. What to expect: Our challenges in finding good lines that weren’t already so quotable!  We visit Obi-Wan and Vader’s relationship and how our perception of it has changed since the Obi-Wan Kenobi show.  Han and Leia’s relationship in “Empire Strikes Back”.  What does it mean to be the “Chosen One” in Star Wars?  … and so much more!  PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s that time again to return to our The Clone Wars rewatch! This time, we’re exploring the R2-D2 Lost arc with “Downfall of a Droid” (106) and “Duel of the Droids” (107). What to expect on this episode: The symbolism of R2-D2 to Anakin and what Anakin is willing to risk when R2 goes missing. GGGC: Good General Grievous Content. The fandom’s initial thoughts in 2008 around this episode and if they hold up today. … and so much more! PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Listen to our first episode of our Clone Wars Rewatch series here. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re going through all the prequel films and picking out some our favorite “underrated” lines to discuss! We each pick some of our favorite less-discussed lines from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. What to expect: Discussion of Padmé and Anakin’s relationship throughout the prequels.  What do the films tell us about Palpatine and Padmé’s relationship?  How does Count Dooku really feel about his life on the Dark Side?  Do these “underrated” lines tell us anything new about the prequel films?  … and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! In this episode we discuss the Malevolence arc, which is Rising Malevolence (102), Shadow of Malevolence (103), and Destroy Malevolence (104): Our personal remembrance of this arc, and our nostalgia towards it. Plus, fan reactions from the forums and intriguing threads fans from 2008 pulled at. Plo Koon and his relationship to the clones.  How Anakin and Padmé’s relationship is first explored in The Clone Wars and where it goes from here.  The behind-the-scenes info of how this arc was constructed, from visuals to train systems. … and so much more! Listen to our first episode of our Clone Wars Rewatch series here. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Skytalkers, we’re talking LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the four-part series, and talking with the cast and crew. Here’s what to expect: Our review and some favorite moments from Rebuild the Galaxy. A paired roundtable interview with Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”) and Tony Revolori (“Grand Budapest Hotel” “Willow”) where they chat brotherhood and Star Wars. A roundtable interview with the legend himself, Jedi Bob’s voice actor Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”). A roundtable interview with showrunners Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit (“Pokémon Detective Pikachu”) who chat process and choice. … and much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with our chronological The Clone Wars rewatch with the Domino Squad arc: Clone Cadets (301), Rookies (105), and ARC Troopers (302). We discuss: Re-introducing ourselves to the Domino Squad and realizing Echo (!!!) is part of this arc. The fandom loving the episode of “Rookies” and the reason “Clone Cadets” and “ARC Troopers” exist to bookend “Rookies.” Our highs and lows of these three episodes and our clone journey. We ask ourselves: Are we clone people? … and much more! Chronological Order List of Arcs Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Our theme music is by Christy Carew and the Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas. What to expect: We define the what makes a good radio drama, a brief history, and how the Star Wars radio dramas came to be (George Lucas, USC, and more). Brian Daley’s contribution to the Star Wars lexicon and his unmatched impact.  What sets the Star Wars radio dramas apart from the films.  Fun facts and impacts of this “creative scandal”!  … and so much more!  References: The Star Wars Radio Dramas: Brian Daley and the Serialization That Saved NPR by Maria Jose Tenuto and John Tenuto  Blast Points’ interview with Maria Jose and John  Archive dot org — Star Wars Radio Drama Archive dot org — Empire Strikes Back Radio Drama Archive dot org — Return of the Jedi Radio Drama The Acolyte Renewal Fan Petition Skytalkers x Super Yaki Collection Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! We’re talking about the “Toydaria arc”: Supply Lines (303) and Ambush (101). In this episode we discuss: The role of Jar Jar Binks as diplomat and distraction as well as Bail Organa and his tactics of negotiation with Toydarians.  The actual first episode of the Clone Wars with Yoda and the clones and how this episode stands the test of time as the premiere episode of TCW. The immediate fan reaction to these episodes on fan forums. … and so much more! Listen to our first episode of our Clone Wars Rewatch series here. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve begun our official rewatch of The Clone Wars! We’re beginning with: Cat and Mouse (216), The Hidden Enemy (116), TCW Film — the Christophsis Arc. In this episode, we talk about:  Why The Clone Wars wasn’t released chronologically.  Early reviews and sentiments about the show.  Our first impressions and new feelings we have about the clones in The Clone Wars!  Our favorite Anakin and Ahsoka moments from the movie. … and so much more. Listen to our full episode on The Clone Wars movie.  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travel with us to Modesto, California and dive deep into the history of young George Lucas growing up here. On this special episode of Skytalkers, Caitlin, architectural historian, details:   Learn the history of the two houses he grew up in, plus notable locations like his father’s stationary store and the car crash site.  Go on a journey with us about George’s childhood movie theater, and whether or not it inspired the world-renowned Stag Theater at Skywalker Ranch. The relationship between George and his hometown and how that inspired Star Wars and American Graffiti.  … and so much more!   Follow along on our website for photos + more historical context from Caitlin.    Our San Ansemlo episode is here.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected]   Our theme music is by Christy Carew.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The last piece of our The Acolyte coverage is here and we are responding to your voicemail questions and emails.  We answer questions about: Mae’s potential story arc in Season 2!  What happened to the Power of Two in the season finale?  Our favorite Qimir and Osha moments. The symbolism of Osha bleeding the kyber crystal in Sol’s lightsaber. …and more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected]   Our theme music is by Christy Carew.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve reached the finale episode of The Acolyte and we’re here to break it all down. On this episode: A beat-by-beat breakdown of the full finale: the relationship between Osha and Qimir; Sol’s guilt; Mae’s drive for justice; and Vernestra’s need for “a resolution.” Osha’s heroine’s journey, plus mythological connections like Hades and Persephone.  Plagueis!!! And what would a season 2 look like? And so much more!    Leave us a voicemail (by 7/22!) for your Acolyte questions for our upcoming voicemail Q&A!: 774-343-1138   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected]   Our theme music is by Christy Carew.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back on Brendok for Episode 7 of The Acolyte! This week we discuss:  The events on Brendok from the Jedi’s perspective — what really happened with them and the witches? How do we understand a character like Master Sol and the choices he made in this episode?  Mae and Osha’s paths and how they will react to the truth.  Victoria Monet’s “The Power of Two” song and theorize about its lyrics.  Final speculation on next week’s finale!  And so much more! Nerdist’s Leslye Headland Interview  “Power of Two” on Spotify  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected]   Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve made it to Episode 6 of “The Acolyte”: “Teach/Corrupt”, and there is a LOT to discuss. This week we dive into:    Osha and Qimir, the ship has sailed and we break down all the details and all those Reylo and “The Last Jedi” parallels.  The aftermath of the events on Khofar and Sol’s emotional responses.  How much longer can Vernestra continue to hide things from the government and the rest of the Jedi Order?  What will the final two episodes bring for all our characters? Will Osha and Qimir become a true dark side romance? How will Mae react to Sol’s story? And what really happened on Brendok?  … and so much more!     Audio meta for kintsugi Inverse article with Leslye Headland Star Wars Interview with Leslye Headland and Manny Jacinto  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected]   Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back this week to talk about the insane events of Episode 5 of The Acolyte, “Night”! This week was directed once again by Alex Garcia Lopez.    In our discussion we go over:   Our fallen Jedi friends — so many gone!  The reveal of the Stranger’s identity and motivations, who are they really? And what are the Stranger’s next moves? Kylo Ren comparisons! What is The Acolyte looking to say about Jedi Order in this time period?  Mae and Osha’s relationship has a surprising twist at the end, where do we see their character arcs going for the rest of the series?  … and so much more!     EW Article  Skytalkers episode on The Rise of Kylo Ren Listen to our Leslye Headland (showrunner/writer/director) interview here! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected]   Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 4 of The Acolyte, “Day”, directed this week by Alex Garcia Lopez.  In this episode, Caitlin and Charlotte discuss: Mae and Osha’s changing perceptions of each other throughout the episode.  How does the episode title relate to the tone and themes of the show this week. Bazil! New favorite little guy, Bazil!  What else does Master Sol have to tell Osha about what happened on Brendok? A numbered list! Latest theories on who the Master could be what deal they made with Mae.  The crazy cliffhanger and what next week could look like!    Listen to our Leslye Headland (showrunner/writer/director) interview here! Listen to our episode on the theme of Concealment here (from 2019!).  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected]   Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 3 of the Acolyte, “Destiny”, directed the week by Kogonada (“Columbus”).    In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss: Our first flashback of the fire on Brendock and what separates Mae and Osha  Comparisons between the Force and the Thread What role the Jedi play in the fire (and theories on what REALLY happened). Mae and Osha’s Ascension as witches of the coven  Osha’s choice to leave the coven and become a Jedi  The reveal of Mae and Osha as special beings born from the Force + the Anakin Skywalker comparisons ...and so much more!   Listen to our Leslye Headland (showrunner/writer/director) interview here! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected]   Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skytalkers discuss and analyze the first two episodes of Leslye Headland’s (“Russian Doll”) Star Wars: “The Acolyte”!    In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss:   First impressions of the show and world building — what did we think!  Breakdowns on new characters Mae/Osha (Amandla Stenberg), Sol (Lee Jung-Jae), Yord (Charlie Barnett), Jecki (Dafne Keen), and Qimir (Manny Jacinto). Speculation on the murder mystery story (is it a Whodunit? Or classic mystery?) and character motives in the so far. How The Acolyte connects to other Star Wars stories and characters like the High Republic or Ahsoka and her journey in The Clone Wars.   Listen to our Leslye Headland (showrunner/writer/director) interview here! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected]   Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from LAX: Leslye Headland (RUSSIAN DOLL, THE ACOLYTE) is on Skytalkers! Caitlin and Charlotte get the chance to join other Star Wars creators for a super informative roundtable interview session with creator and showrunner of The Acolyte herself, Leslye Headland. First, they share the experience in which the interview happened (spoiler alert: it happened in Baggage Claim of LAX airport!). Thank you to Lucasfilm and Disney for this unbelievable opportunity to talk to Leslye about a show we are very excited to cover on the podcast soon. Another thanks to our incredible roundtable participants for their great questions. A note: While there are no explicit spoilers in this interview, Leslye does talk a lot about the story and some details from the first two episodes. Save this episode for later if you’re going totally spoiler free!    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Journey back to the 2001 DVD release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace as we discuss the fan-favorite making of documentary, The Beginning. In part one, Caitlin and Charlotte go through the history of the doc and their own history with it, plus the fandom’s perception of it throughout the years. In part two, they go through their highlights and top moments. In part three, they discuss what they believe to be the thesis of the film. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Our theme music is by Christy Carew.   The documentary on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da8s9m4zEpo  The interview referenced: https://www.theforce.net/episode1/dvd/jonshenk.asp    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well, folks… we did it: We went to Lucasfilm and Skywalker Ranch in northern California, all in one day. On this episode of Skytalkers, Caitlin and Charlotte process the life changing experience to the mythical Ranch and amazing Lucasfilm & ILM offices in San Francisco: They detail their tours as well as the experience of watching The Phantom Menace with perfect sound and picture at Lucasfilm. Huge, huge, huge thank you to our tour guides, Mac, Kristina, and Jess, and to Lucasfilm for inviting us for the fan screening.    Our theme music is by Christy Carew.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Star Wars Day! Caitlin and Charlotte are breaking down the 6-part anthology animated series, Tales of the Empire. In part one, we discuss our general reactions and also lay down some groundwork about this “passion project” from Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm Animation. In part two, we discuss the Morgan Elsbeth episodes and what they’re trying to convey in the full picture of Morgan’s life. In part three, we talk through the insane story of Barriss Offee’s episodes. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers. Our theme music is by Christy Carew.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have made it to the end of The Bad Batch and what an emotional journey it was! Join us as discuss the action packed finale and everything this show has meant to us over the last three years. How did Omega, Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, and Echo’s adventure end, and were we satisfied? Tune in for our final Bad Batch discussion!    Our theme music is by Christy Carew.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us as we talk to Diana Lee Inosanto (voice and live-action actor behind Morgan Elsbeth) and Meredith Salenger (voice actor behind Barriss Offee) about Tales of the Empire, the 6-part anthology series focused on their characters. Thank you to Lucasfilm and Disney for the opportunity and thanks to our fellow creators in the roundtable!   Our theme music is by Christy Carew.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for the penultimate The Bad Batch discussion episode as Caitlin and Charlotte cover episodes 12, 13, and 14 of season 3! We speculate about the finale,  analyze the meaning behind so many circles, discuss the different character dynamics, and so much more. Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte discuss the intense episodes “Identity Crisis” and “Point of No Return” — The Bad Batch season 3, episodes 10 and 11. Project Necromancer reveals, #TeamEmerie, the future of Omega, that last scene with Crosshair, and so much more.    Our theme music is by Christy Carew.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte are back to discuss episodes 8 and 9 of season 3 of The Bad Batch. We talk through “Bad Territory” — what’s at stake, the excellent scenes between Omega and Crosshair, Fennec Shand, and more. Then, we talk “The Harbinger” with the return of Asajj Ventress and what it means for the Bad Batch crew. What’s next? What does it all mean? Where will this series end? All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Our theme music is by Christy Carew.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caitlin and Charlotte as they discuss the latest from The Bad Batch, Season 3! In this episode, they talk about the return of Rex and Chuchi, tension with Crosshair, "plot armor", and speculate on the identity of the newest CX trooper. They also talk about speculation for the rest of the season, and briefly cover the release of The Acolyte trailer and Star Wars Celebration Japan announcements!    Our theme music is by Christy Carew.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte are back to cover The Bad Batch! We talk “A Different Approach” and “The Return” from Season 3 — these two episodes were filled with emotional reunions and angst, as well as callbacks to previous seasons. We discuss all this and speculate on the future (and the end of the series) in this episode.   Our theme music is by Christy Carew.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bad Batch is back for its final season! Caitlin and Charlotte break down the first three premiere episodes, talking about the key themes and symbolism, speculating on the future, and so much more. On the podcast front, they’re excited to debut the brand new Skytalkers theme music by the talented, Christy Carew!      Episode 301 - Confined  Directed by: Saul Ruiz Written by: Jennifer Corbett    Episode 302 - Paths Unknown  Directed by: Nate Villanueva Written by: Matt Michnovetz    Episode 303 - Shadows of Tantiss  Directed by: Steward Lee Written by: Matt Michnovetz   Check out Chirsty Carew!   Twitter/X: https://x.com/christy_carew?s=21&t=XE0bPW1AbVKDFnuJcVkk4A Website: http://www.christycarew.com/   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin joins a roundtable interview with other Star Wars creators to talk with Jennifer Corbett (Head Writer / Executive Producer) & Brad Rau (Supervising Director / Executive Producer) and Michelle Ang (voice of Omega).    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Leigh Brackett, the first writer of the sequel to 1977’s Star Wars. Known as “The Queen of Space Opera,” Leigh Brackett worked with George Lucas to write a Star Wars sequel before it was called The Empire Strikes Back. Sadly, Brackett tragically died of cancer before completing the project and Lawrence Kasden was brought on — but several of her ideas and concepts made it to the screen. Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Brackett’s life, her involvement with Star Wars, her 2nd draft, what they liked about it and what they didn’t, and so much more.    Leigh Bracket’s ESB Draft: https://starwarz.com/tbone/wp-content/uploads/Star-Wars-Sequel-Brackett.pdf      Gizmodo Article: https://gizmodo.com/they-mocked-her-science-fantasy-then-she-wrote-empir-489586578   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our 7th year anniversary of Skytalkers! As we do every year, join us as we update our Star Wars Dinner Party lists for 2024. Then, we reflect on each year we’ve been podcasting and pick some of our favorite episodes from the past and discuss what they meant to us at the time, and how we feel now. Finally, we look towards the future for what to expect this year (The Bad Batch, The Acolyte) and talk a bit about the new movie announcement for The Mandalorian and Grogu — and the season 2 of Ahsoka announcement!   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first episode of 2024 kicks off with a chat with the Star Wars Thrifting queen herself, Silver Ciprian! We chat all things collecting, from beginning, to flea markets, to some of Silver’s “chases” and major (major!) finds, her collecting garage, organizing, and, of course, Silver’s answers to the Star Wars Dinner question. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Follow Silver on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starwars_thrifting/    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s Christmas in the Stars with our Holiday Special and Year in Review — we’re thrilled to be going through 2023, a very exciting year in Star Wars, with our great pals Jason and Gabe from Blast Points and Brandon from Talking Bay 94. Tune in for some serious highs, like The Bad Batch, Ahsoka, the ROTJ anniversary, and more, reflecting on a jam packed year in Star Wars.    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte close out their series revisiting Star Wars Rebels with the final season! Join them for this last discussion where they talk about the season’s highs and lows, their favorite moments, and more. They revisit episodes and past discussions on the season, and discuss how their feelings on themes like sacrifice, duty, and motive have changed over the years since Season 4 first aired.    We hope you’ve enjoyed revisiting Star Wars Rebels the past few months with us!    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #starwarsrebels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to Skytalkers where Caitlin and Charlotte continue their rewatch of Star Wars Rebels. In this episode, they go over all the highs and lows from Season 3. They discuss past reviews and opinions on the show, the struggles of the Rebellion, and the character growth that all the members of the Ghost crew experience. Weird Force stuff is also a huge topic of conversation as they dive into the Bendu and the ways the Force manifests in the galaxy far, far away. Tune in for all that and more in this episode of Skytalkers!    This episode was recorded on August 29th, 2023 during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.   Kevin Johnson reviews:  Episode 3x10: https://www.avclub.com/a-sudden-death-and-a-surprise-twist-elevates-star-wars-1798189722 Episode 3x11: https://www.avclub.com/ezra-faces-maul-and-so-much-more-on-a-taut-tense-star-1798189792 Episode 3x13: https://www.avclub.com/even-with-two-whole-parts-and-one-big-guest-character-1798190080 Episode 3x15: https://www.avclub.com/sabine-s-darksaber-training-opens-up-old-familial-wound-1798190100 Episode 3x20: https://www.avclub.com/star-wars-rebels-epic-showdown-is-really-a-quiet-if-1798190712     Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #starwarsrebels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin dive into the final two episodes of Ahsoka and reflect on the season as the whole. They talk through all the action, the final conversations and choices of our favorite characters, and speculate on what could happen next. We hope you’ve enjoyed our coverage of Ahsoka this season and we can’t wait to see what comes next!    This episode was recorded on October 5th, 2023.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #ahsoka #starwarsahsoka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Caitlin sit down at the mic to break down every detail from these two landmark episodes in the “Ahsoka” series. We talk through Ahsoka’s journey in the World Between Worlds and where her relationship with Anakin stands at the end. Afterwards, we dive into the newest galaxy far, far away and following Sabine on her journey to be reunited with Ezra Bridger at long last. There’s so much to talk through, and we hope you’ll join us for this jam-packed discussion!    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #ahsoka #starwarsahsoka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte bring you this episode straight from the World Between Worlds. Recorded right after Part 4, “Fallen Jedi” aired, they go through these two episodes in detail: discussing the implications of Hera and Mon Mothma’s meeting, Sabine’s training, and speculation for the future of the series. Oh, and they freak out over Anakin and Ahsoka’s reunion and the World Between Worlds. Tune in for all this and more in this episode of Skytalkers!    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #ahsoka #starwarsahsoka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello there from the other side of the strikes! We’re so excited to bring you our first discussion covering Parts 1 & 2 of Ahsoka. In this episode, we discuss our feelings on the characterization of Ahsoka, Sabine, and Hera, the look and feel of Lothal, and what a separate Galaxy means for the Star Wars timeline. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #ahsoka #starwarsahsoka Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why SAG-AFTRA is on strike: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/why-we-strike    Without the work of writers and actors, our podcast about Star Wars would not exist. We’re in full solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA and we’ll be back talking about our favorite stories when they get a fair deal. Thank you for understanding!    If you’re able and looking for ways to donate to those striking, here are two places where you can:    Donation link: https://sagaftra.foundation  Entertainment Community Fund: https://entertainmentcommunity.org/    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte return to in their rewatch of Star Wars Rebels with the 22 episode season 2. First, we contextualize the era of season 2: Where were we when this aired? Has our opinion of this season changed? What were some reviews of season 2 like? Then, we talk about the themes of trust, identity, and collectivism. Finally, we talk through some episodes individually and their impact on the story overall. *Please note, this episode considers all Rebels episodes fair game for spoilers (season 4 is mentioned!). All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers!   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #starwarsrebels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte are rewatching Star Wars Rebels, starting with season 1! We revisit the Ghost crew and analyze the season as a whole. In part 1, we contextualize this season and take us back to 2014 — fandom, new Disney acquisition, the nostalgia in the first episode, and more. In part 2, we discuss the key themes, some more obvious and some less than others, throughout season 1. Plus, we talk parallels with season 4 that blew our minds. In part 3, we talk about our favorite episodes of the season, highlights, and lowlights. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers!   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #starwarsrebels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, podcasting BFF’s Charlotte and Caitlin take a look at the relationship between filmmaker BFFs: George Lucas and Steven Spielberg. They dive into George and Steven’s friendship and partnership as creatives who have come to define the film industry for the past 50 years. The episode covers Steven’s early thoughts on Star Wars, the creation of Indiana Jones, their shared love of American artist Norman Rockwell, and much more.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers  Show notes: https://www.patreon.com/posts/84348744   http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #indianajones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi with 40 things we love about 1983’s classic. From Luke Skywalker’s Chanel boots to revelations about Leia’s parallels to Anakin to love for Jabba’s palace and personal anecdotes along the way, we go through a bunch of parts of the ROTJ experience we love. Happy birthday to Return of the Jedi! All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #returnofthejedi #rotj40 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Skytalkers, we join other Star Wars creators to talk to the director behind El Guiri’s short in Star Wars Visions, “Sith,” Rodrigo Blaas. Charlotte asks Rodrigo about the droid design in “Sith” — plus she asks Rodrigo if he has any thoughts about how Lola’s story continues after the short. Huge thanks to Lucasfilm for the opportunity, and to the other Star Wars fan creators for their great questions: Triad of the Force, Talking Bay 94, The Resistance Broadcast, Ahch-To Radio, Fantha Tracks, and Full of Sith.    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #starwarsvisions #starwarsday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our 300th episode! Caitlin and Charlotte break down Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 through the lenses of visuals, themes, and breadth of play. We talk about all 9 shorts but lead with concepts versus going through them one by one. Plus, we share our top three shorts.    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #starwarsvisions #starwarsday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Star Wars Day! Charlotte interviews Young Jedi Adventures creators James Waugh, Michael Olson, and Lamont Magee — they discuss the writing process, how great Nubs is, the impact of having the show based in the High Republic, and so much more. Plus, they all answer the Star Wars Dinner question.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #youngjediadventures #starwarsday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We interviewed the Lucasfilm creative team/executive producers behind Star Wars Visions Volume 2: James Waugh (SVP, Franchise Content & Strategy), Jacqui Lopez (VP, Franchise Production), and Josh Rimes (VP, Animation Development and Production). The 3 J’s! We talks about how this project contributes to the global animation renaissance, the short story structure, the broader messages of these stories, and much more. Thank you to Lucasfilm for this opportunity!   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #starwarsvisions #starwarsday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the finale of The Mandalorian Season 3! What did we think? The ending? The fighting! The action sequences! What’s next for our crew? We discuss all this plus the theme of renewal, our favorite sequences, the restoration of Mandalore, the satisfaction we both feel, and so much more. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #themandalorian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Caitlin are back from Star Wars Celebration and ready to talk all about The Mandalorian Chapter 22, “Guns for Hire”(Season 3, Episode 6), and Chapter 23, “The Spies” (Season 3, Episode 7)! They discuss the wonderful weird of Plazir-15 and the hunt for the rogue droids before diving into the dramatic penultimate episode. In “The Spies”, they dissect Grogu’s character development, Bo and Din’s heart to heart, and who could be the ultimate spy this season! All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.    Our Star Wars Celebration Live Show is up NOW! Listen here: https://skytalkers.com/2023/04/13/live-from-star-wars-celebration-europe-2023/    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #themandalorian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s our live podcast recording from Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 in London! We recorded this on 4/9 and talked all about the new announcements: new movies, Rey returns!, Dave Filoni film, The Acolyte, Ahsoka, and so much more. Plus, we go around the room and talk about funny and lovely stories from Celebration thus far. Please note: since those stories were pretty conversational, I had to bump up the audio considerably. Apologies if they’re hard to hear!   Thank you all so much for attending and for those who couldn’t attend: Thank you for listening! We are endlessly grateful.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Caitlin talk about the latest episode of The Mandalorian, Chapter 21 “The Pirate” (Season 3, Episode 5). Pirates, Bo-Katan’s purpose and what the Armorer meant, the future of Nevarro, Zeb (!!!), and so much more.     Join us at our live show at Star Wars Celebration Europe on 4/9 at 1 PM — Room 14 on the HoloNet News Stage! We can’t wait… see you in London!   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #themandalorian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve arrived at the finale for The Bad Batch season 2: “The Summit” and “Plan 99”. We grab the tissues and debrief after this epic finale. What’s next? What did we think of the season as a whole? What about those surprises? Did we predict the ending? All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Join us at our live show at Star Wars Celebration Europe on 4/9 at 1 PM — Room 14 on the HoloNet News Stage! We can’t wait… see you in London!   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #thebadbatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 in London is SO SOON! Caitlin and Charlotte talk all things planning for SWCE — packing lists, must-dos, panels excitement, and much, much more. In a more chaotic episode than usual (recorded very late at night with a glass of wine), we reminisce on old Celebrations and get super excited for our first-ever international Celebration. For more tips, check out our back catalog (specifically POV: You’re Packing for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim)!   Join us at our live show at Star Wars Celebration Europe on 4/9 at 1 PM — Room 14 on the HoloNet News Stage! We can’t wait… see you in London!   Fun links: Caitlin’s Notion Template: bit.ly/SWCEnotion  Blast Points Celebration at Home: https://youtube.com/@blastpointspodcast2160 @mightyjabbascollection on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mightyjabbascollection/  @5tarwarsaw on IG for Polish Star Wars collectables: https://www.instagram.com/5tarwarsaw/  Pill organizer: https://amzn.to/3ZnGDmj Poster tube: https://amzn.to/42Ocr6P     Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #starwarscelebration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Caitlin return to talk about the newest episode of The Mandalorian “The Foundling” (Season 3, episode 4) directed by Carl Weathers. We talk Grogu’s flashbacks, the incredible reveal of who rescues Grogu during Order 66, what it means for Grogu’s character development, and more. Plus, we talk about Bo-Katan accidentally joining the Children of the Watch and we debate the efficacy of the term “cult” as applied to this group of Mandalorians. Is The Mandalorian going to deal with this conversion with nuance? All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Join us at our live show at Star Wars Celebration Europe on 4/9 at 1 PM — Room 14 on the HoloNet News Stage! We can’t wait… see you in London!   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #themandalorian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte return to discuss season 2 of The Bad Batch: “The Outpost”, “Pabu”, and “Tipping Point” (Episodes 12, 13, and 14). First we talk about “The Outpost” — Crosshair, the metaphor of the ice vultures, and more. Then, we talk about “Pabu” — is this the future for the Bad Batch? And then finally we chat about “Tipping Point” — what’s next for the finale and what does this set up? What does this all point to? All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Join us at our live show at Star Wars Celebration Europe on 4/9 at 1 PM — Room 14 on the HoloNet News Stage! We can’t wait… see you in London!   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #thebadbatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte cover The Mandalorian Chapter 19 “The Convert,” directed by Lee Isaac Chung! The parallels between Dr. Pershing’s story and Din’s, seeing Coruscant again, and much more.   Join us at our live show at Star Wars Celebration Europe on 4/9 at 1 PM — Room 14 on the HoloNet News Stage! We can’t wait… see you in London!   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mandalorian is back, baby! First, Caitlin and Charlotte express gratitude about the past week, talk about what the premiere was like, and then begin discussing and breaking down “The Apostate” and “The Mines of Mandalore” — both incredible Mando episodes. Bo Katan, pirates, the future of Mandalore, how this relates to Ozymandias, and so much more.    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #themandalorian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back to discuss season 2 of The Bad Batch, episodes 9, 10, and 11 (“The Crossing”, “Retrieval”, & “Metamorphosis”). These are SUCH great episodes and we had a blast discussing their themes, what each episode’s goal was, where the Batch stands within the galaxy, film references, and so much more.    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #thebadbatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well! The dream scenario happened and we were lucky enough to attend three roundtable interviews for The Mandalorian Season 3: First, we talk with executive producers Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau; then we talk with executive producer and director Rick Famuyiwa; and finally we talk with Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan Kryze). We ask Dave and Jon about generational relationships, Rick about the story themes he enjoys the most in Star Wars, and then we wrap up asking Katee about Bo’s relationship with Din and her character arc.    We were also joined by these other incredible podcasts: Father.Son.Galaxy., Coffee With Kenobi, Fangirls Going Rogue, Skywalking Through Neverland, and Full of Sith.    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte break down each musical suite of the end credits of each of the Skywalker Saga movies. Which is our favorite? What do they convey? What do they say about the film that precedes the credits themselves? We take a look at all of it and come away with some intriguing takeaways. Huge thanks to our listener Colton for suggesting this episode last year!   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    The Signature Series: https://www.cbc.ca/music/read/princess-leia-s-theme-a-detailed-analysis-1.5063899 “The Maestro’s Finale”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g2LNSUowHc     http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte return to discuss the latest episodes of The Bad Batch, “The Clone Conspiracy” and “Truth and Consequences” (2x07 and 2x08) — a double episode mid-season premiere! *That* big reveal, political machinations, and much, much more.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #thebadbatch\ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Caitlin are back with season 2 coverage of “The Bad Batch”! The week, we’re covering: 02x03: “The Solitary Clone” 02x04: “Faster” 02x05: “Entombed” 02x06: “Tribe” Favorite episodes, themes from each episode, character development, and much more. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #thebadbatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Mandalorian is back in just a few weeks! Caitlin and Charlotte react and discuss the brand new trailer for season 3 and speculate for the season ahead! Grogu’s character arc, DROID BAR, Mandalorian culture, who is the villain, and so much more.    Shop our merch now with code HELLO2023 and save 23% on everything for a limited time!: https://skytalkers.com/shop/    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been podcasting for six whole years… and what an incredible journey it has been! Join us as we reflect on 6 years and the past year in this special episode. First, we revisit our the Star Wars Dinner Party question and share our updated lists for 2023. Then, we answer your questions about the podcast, this past year, and much more.    Thank you SO much for following us for the past 6 years and for letting us be a part of your fandom! We are looking forward to many more!   Our Past Star Wars Dinner Party Picks: https://skytalkers.com/our-past-star-wars-dinners/    Shop our merch now with code HELLO2023 and save 23% on everything for a limited time!: https://skytalkers.com/shop/    Book a Disney vacation with Kelly (services are free!): https://bit.ly/3TRQz62    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bad Batch is back for season 2! Caitlin and Charlotte return to talk about season 2, episodes 1 and 2 “Spoils of War” and “Ruins of War”.    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #thebadbatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re so close to The Bad Batch season 2 and we’re so excited to cover it on Skytalkers! For our first piece of coverage, we were able to participate in roundtable interviews with: Jennifer Corbett (Head Writer/Executive Producer) & Brad Rau (Supervising Director/Executive Producer) Dee Bradley Baker (voice of The Bad Batch) Michelle Ang (voice of Omega) This discussion is spoiler free but there are so many interesting things that this cast and crew brings up about the process. Plus, Dee Bradley Baker says “Skytalkers”! … and so much more.   Thanks to our fellow roundtable participants!: Skywalking Through Neverland, Full of Sith, Jedi News, Fangirls Going Rogue, Father Son Galaxy, Tarkin’s Top Shelf, and Fantha Tracks.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #thebadbatch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, Caitlin and Charlotte sit down with Kristin Baver, host of This Week in Star Wars and author of Art of Star Wars: The High Republic, Skywalker Family at War, and much more. We talk to Kristin about writing and compiling the history of the High Republic and her process. Plus, Kristin gives her picks to our Star Wars Dinner question! All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Buy Kristin’s book, The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic From Abrams: https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/art-of-star-wars-the-high-republic_9781419756559/  From Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Yq0gej    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #thehighrepublic  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte take a dive into the magical world of Willow! First, they share their premiere experience, fresh off a quick trip to LA. In part one, we go over the production history of Willow (1988) and talk about some of Lucasfilm and George Lucas-isms that are present in the original film. In part two, we talk about all the facets that we love about Willow (1988). In part three, we dive into the first two episodes of Willow (2022): sequel trilogy parallels, predictions, analysis, and much more.    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #willow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it to the finale and we are not ready to say goodbye! Caitlin and Charlotte break down our feelings over Andor Episode 12 as all roads lead back to Ferrix. We discuss how all our main characters finish out the season, our hopes for next season, and if B2-EMO really is the softest droid of them all.   Send us your questions for our upcoming Andor Q&A episode: [email protected]   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #andor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte break down the penultimate episode of Andor, episode 11. Cassian and Meshi’s escape, thoughts on what’s brewing on Ferrix, B2, Mon Mothma’s sacrifices, and so much more. Some wild theories in this episode as we head into the finale. All this and more.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #andor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte are back to talk about this firecracker of an Andor episode: “One Way Out,” episode 10. We discuss the prison riot, Luthen’s soliloquy, Mon Mothma’s tense meeting with Davo, and how the theme of sacrifice unites them all. How far are all our characters willing to go for the Rebellion and personal freedoms? We cover all that in addition to our incredible roundtable interviews this week on Skytalkers!    Beau Willimon & Sanne Wohlenberg Roundtable: 59:20 David Accord & T.J. Falls Roundtable: 1:32:40   Thanks to our fellow roundtable participants and to Lucasfilm for the invite to participate! Triad of the Force; That Gay Jedi; Star Wars Explained; Pink Milk; Friends of the Force; Blast Points; Ahch-To Radio; Tatooine Sons; Talking Bay 94; Jedi News; Fantha Tracks; Around the Galaxy    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #andor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Caitlin and Charlotte are discussing Andor Episode 9 “Nobody’s Listening!”, directed and written once again by Toby Haynes and Beau Willamon! Tune in as we continue to discuss Cassian’s next steps from prison, Syril and Dedra’s continued liaisons, and the newest development in Mon Mothma’s family tree, including what we think is Mon’s main conflict. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.    Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #andor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we have a double episode: Our weekly discussion of Andor with episode 8, “Narkina 5” — an extremely interesting and tense episode — and then a roundtable interview with three-time Academy Award nominated composer Nicholas Britell, who is created the amazing themes in Andor.  Timestamp for the Nicholas Britell interview: 1:02:30 Our friends featured on the roundtable: Blast Points, Friends of the Force, Jedi News, Space.com, Talking Bay 94, and Triad of the Force. Thank you to Lucasfilm for the incredible opportunity!   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #andor  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Filoni’s passion project anthology of 6 shorts focusing on Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku is here! We are so, so thrilled to finally be here to discuss this project. We dive deep into every single episode. Part 1 is our general reaction and some thoughts on the overall project; Part 2 we discuss Episodes 1-3; Part 3 is Episodes 4-6. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers!   The Tales of the Jedi panel at Celebration Anaheim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfzmzl9l8L0   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #talesofthejedi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte are back to discuss Andor Episode 7 “Announcement”, directed by Benjamin Caron and written by Stephen Schiff! Initial reactions, Syril’s storyline and what’s next for him, “everyone has their own rebellion”, Cassian’s return to Ferrix, Mon Mothma’s cocktail party, and much more.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #andor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the start of phase 2 of The High Republic! Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland’s book “Path of Deceit” is a wonderful entry into the High Republic series and we’re here to break it down. First impressions, where this book falls in our High Republic ranking, deeper dives into Force cults, relationships, comparisons to Lost Stars, prophecies, and more. Then, we swap random book quotes and react to them. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #thehighrepublic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The conclusion of this heist arc in Andor is here and Caitlin and Charlotte break it down. On this episode, we explore the moral gray, the heartbreak, the twists, and much more of “The Eye.” All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #andor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back to discuss Episode 5 of Andor “The Axe Forgets.” This episode was filled with wonderfully written lines and continues to be a great character study. Some guiding questions for this discussion: What is the conflict with Cassian in this arc and this episode? Where are we headed with these characters? What is the episode saying about tension? What does this episode say about parent and child relationships? All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #andor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte break down episode 4 “Aldhani” of Andor essentially in three parts: Cassian/Clem on Aldhani, Luthen and Mon Mothma on Coruscant, and Syril and Dedra within the Imperial system. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers!    Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #andor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte react to and break down the first three episodes of ANDOR — what we loved, what we’re still grappling with, what we’re looking forward to, and much more. Which episode is our favorite? Where do we think Cassian’s character will go? Parallels with Rogue One, brilliant sound design, canaries in coal mines, and more metaphors. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers! (Recorded in August!)   Join our Patreon community!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers    http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]    #starwars #andor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our spoiler-free reaction to the first three (and four) episodes of ANDOR from Hollywood, right after the premiere event at El Capitan! We detail our experience and so much more. Plus, we participated in a roundtable interview with the wonderful Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen) from Andor with some other Star Wars sites: Fangirls Going Rogue, Fantha Tracks, and Skywalking Through Neverland. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers!   Book a Disney vacation with Kelly (services are free!): https://bit.ly/3TRQz62    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte talk Beth Revis’ new Star Wars book, “The Princess and the Scoundrel,” all about Han and Leia’s wedding and honeymoon. Before diving in, we discuss some future plans and Caitlin shares a story about introducing her nieces to Star Wars. First, we discuss our initial impressions of the book and what really resonated with us. Did the Halcyon inclusion work? Then, we dive into the deeper themes of the novel. Finally, we give each other quotes to react. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Book a Disney vacation with Kelly (services are free!): https://bit.ly/3TRQz62    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andor is just around the corner! We participated in three roundtable interviews with Diego Luna (Cassian Andor & Executive Producer), Genevieve O’Reilly (Mon Mothma), and Kyle Soller (Syril Karn) & Denise Gough (Dedra Meero) where we got to ask them about their roles in the upcoming series. What makes Cassian so compelling? If the Rebellion is built on hope, what is the Empire built on? How does Mon Mothma’s incredible fashion inform Genevieve’s performance? All this and more on this incredible episode of Skytalkers. Thank you SO much to Disney and Lucasfilm for this opportunity!   We want to thank our fellow roundtable participants — and honor to be a part of this with you!: Talking Bay 94, Star Wars Explained, Triad of the Force, Jedi News UK, Skywalking Through Neverland, Star Wars Holocron, Father Son Galaxy, Pink Milk, Fangirls Going Rogue, and Coffee with Kenobi.   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Andor right around the corner, Caitlin and Charlotte revisit 2016’s ROGUE ONE and talk about it through the lens of 3 different themes: Hate, Trust, and Redemption. In part one, we talk about hate, self-loathing, and righteous hatred. In part two, we talk about how trust has a domino-effect throughout the film and ultimately serves as the glue. Finally, in part three, we talk about how ROGUE ONE is a redemption story. All this and more on Skytalkers.   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation is here! On this special episode, we have a spoiler-filled (you’ve been warned!) discussion about the show, followed by a chat with the incredible Yvette Nicole Brown (Lieutenant Valeria) about her Star Wars fandom, returning to LEGO, her amazing LEGO collection, and so much more. Then, Ken Cunningham (Director) and David Shayne (Writer and Executive Producer) return to Skytalkers to talk about Summer Vacation, Ben Solo, friendship, and more. Plus, all our guests answer the Star Wars Dinner Question! All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers. A HUGE thank you to our friends at Lucasfilm for this amazing opportunity!   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We attended a couple of incredible roundtable interviews for LIGHT & MAGIC, Lawrence Kasdan’s 6-part documentary series about Industrial Light & Magic. We couldn’t recommend the series more. We spoke to Lawrence Kasdan (!!!!), the director of LIGHT & MAGIC, writer of THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, RETURN OF THE JEDI, THE FORCE AWAKENS, SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY, RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK, and so much more. Then, we talked to special effects masters Phil Tippett and Dennis Muren about the changing industry and their friendship. Finally, we spoke with Janet Lewin, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of ILM today about the Volume, the sequel trilogy and Rogue One, and more.    THANK YOU to Lucasfilm and Disney+ for this incredible opportunity and thanks to our fellow outlets for asking incredible questions, including Fangirls Going Rogue, Coffee with Kenobi, Jedi News, Skywalking Through Neverland, LaughingPlace, Ecron Fantastique, Frogi, CHIPPO, MoviePlayer, and more.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part 3 of our series covering the anthology “Our Blessed Rebel Queen”, we look at Andrew Kemp-Wilcox’s essay, “Harvesting the Celebrity Interface: Carrie Fisher, Virtual Performance, and Software Stars”. The essay covers the topics of digital performance, online persona, the concept of the “software celebrity”, and consumerism. We continue analyzing our relationship to Princess Leia and Carrie Fisher: How we have been consumers of her image and persona and how we have projected ourselves onto her. We talk through these topics and our own ever-changing relationship with constructed images and celebrity.   Buy the essay anthology (they’re back!): https://amzn.to/3JhQFgK      https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a few weeks since Obi-Wan Kenobi wrapped up on Disney+, and we asked YOU for your burning questions to answer. Some topics covered: Should there be a season 2? How did Qui-Gon become a ghost? Has Star Wars dwelled too much on the Skywalkers and what’s the future? Favorite Obi-Wan and Leia moment? And so much more!   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi is here and oh wow, our emotions. On this episode: We talk through all the relationships in the episode from Reva and Obi-Wan to Obi-Wan and Vader to Luke and the Lars’. Caitlin details “Star Wars is tragedy” and how this episode fits into that through catharsis, destiny, fate. We say goodbye to Deborah Chow’s brilliant series and reflect on so, so much here.    Send us a question for our Obi-Wan Kenobi Q&A: [email protected]    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OMG this episode!!! We discuss everything to do with Obi-Wan Kenobi Part V, including flashbacks, references, Reva’s amazing character arc, what’s the come, Obi-Wan emotions, Tala, and so much more. https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back to discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi: Part IV, directed by Deborah Chow! Caitlin and Charlotte give their reactions on this episode and speculate on the future of the next two episodes.   A Fan Of x Skytalkers Collaboration Shirts: https://afanof.shop/    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back to discuss Part III of “Obi-Wan Kenobi”! Charlotte and Caitlin give their reactions to what happens in this episode, hallucinations, Padmé mentions, sad Obi-Wan thoughts, and so much more.   Credit for spotting the Hayden Christensen/James Earl Jones line melding of “I am what you made me” goes to Thank the Maker podcast!   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim! We’re here to recap our trip to California: Our Disneyland days, those perfect 4 days of Star Wars Celebration, funny stories, and much more. Plus, hear audio Caitlin recorded from inside the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase of John Williams.   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re LIVE at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim! Here’s our discussion of the first two episodes of our most anticipated show of the year, Obi-Wan Kenobi. We loved sharing this experience with you all! Please note: there’s a Q&A portion at the end that gets a bit wonky with the audio; I raised the levels so the questions are discernible but it’s a little strange, audio-wise.    Thanks to everyone who attended and to those supporting us at home!    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were fortunate enough to be invited back to do a roundtable interview with Hayden Christensen ahead of the premiere of “Obi-Wan Kenobi”! This is truly a dream come true, and we hope you enjoy this interview! Charlotte and Caitlin ask Hayden about his interpretation of the character of Anakin and Vader, Vader’s state of mind, and what Star Wars means to him. Thank you again to Lucasfilm and Disney once again for this opportunity!    Once again we were joined by: Dan Zehr of Coffee With Kenobi, James Burns of Jedi News (represented by Dan), and Tricia Barr of FANgirl Blog. :)    Skytalkers will be on the Podcast Stage on 5/27 at 3:30 PM at Celebration Anaheim 2022!   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The craziest thing ever but yes we interviewed Ewan McGregor, Moses Ingram, and Deborah Chow for the show. Hear Caitlin and Charlotte ask Ewan, Moses, and Deborah about their work on the upcoming show, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Thanks so much to Disney and Lucasfilm for this incredible opportunity we will never forget.    Our fellow round table participants are: Dan Zehr of Coffee With Kenobi, James Burns of Jedi News, and Tricia Barr of FANgirl Blog. :)    Skytalkers will be on the Podcast Stage on 5/27 at 3:30 PM at Celebration Anaheim 2022!   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

… and you’re listening to Skytalkers! Star Wars Celebration Anaheim is SO CLOSE — right around the corner! Settle in and listen to Charlotte and Caitlin speak specifically about our plans and some more tips for this upcoming Star Wars Celebration. We chat about our packing lists, our panel wishlist, Star Wars Nite at Disneyland tips, the best memories, and so much more.    Skytalkers will be on the Podcast Stage on 5/27 at 3:30 PM at Celebration Anaheim 2022!   Blast Points x Skytalkers Celebration Survival Guide: https://blastpointspodcast.com/2022/05/10/episode-311-celebration-survival-guide-with-skytalkers/    Caitlin’s Notion template for Packing: https://t.co/Ct0KE72Agz   Bob & Brad’s Foot Health Tips: https://youtu.be/cJQSmO_XI6o   Skytalkers x A Fan Of Shop T-Shirts: https://afanof.shop/      https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Star Wars Month! We’re 3 weeks away from Obi-Wan Kenobi and we’re SO excited. On this episode, Caitlin and Charlotte discuss the latest trailer for the show and give some high-level themes they hope are explored with regards to Obi-Wan’s character. May 4th talk, cute droids, Celebration podcast stage plans, and much more.    Skytalkers will be on the Podcast Stage on 5/27 at 3:30 PM at Celebration Anaheim 2022!   Skytalkers x A Fan Of Shop T-Shirts: https://afanof.shop/  Kelly’s Magical Vacations (Partner): https://bit.ly/skytalkerstravel     https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte continue their multi-part series discussing essays on Carrie Fisher and Princess Leia from “Our Blessed Rebel Queen: Essays on Carrie Fisher and Princess Leia,” edited by Linda Mizejewski and Tanya D. Zuk. This episode covers the essay “Gatekeeping the Past: Fandom and the Gendered Cultural Memory of Star Wars” by Philipp Dominik Keidl. On the episode: More talk of commodification, “participatory historical culture,” cultural memory and fandom, traditional gatekeepers, Star Wars as “a boy’s thing,” the “fake geek girl” trope, personal reflections of our own fandom experience, and much more.    Buy the essay anthology: https://amzn.to/3JhQFgK    Skytalkers will be on the Podcast Stage on 5/27 at 3:30 PM at Celebration Anaheim 2022!   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte begin a multi-part series discussing essays on Carrie Fisher and Princess Leia from “Our Blessed Rebel Queen: Essays on Carrie Fisher and Princess Leia,” edited by Linda Mizejewski and Tanya D. Zuk. In this episode, we discuss “Who Owns Carrie Fisher? A complicated embodiment of manufactured commodity and avatar of resistance.” by Jennifer M. Fogel. Topics include commodification, identity, gender, parasocial relationships, body image, feminism, the golden bikini outfit, and much more. Please take care as this episode handles some heavy topics referenced above.    Buy the essay anthology: https://amzn.to/3JhQFgK  https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At long last, Caitlin and Charlotte finally read “The Fallen Star” by Claudia Gray, Phase 1’s final adult novel in the High Republic series. We give our impressions of the book, then move into a deeper conversation about symbolism and the (many) deaths in this book. Finally, we read and react to book quotes and highlight some of our favorite moments. Spoilers abound! All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s here, it’s finally here! Charlotte and Caitlin celebrate the release of the first glimpse into the Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series: the teaser trailer! The hype is so real and we have ascended to another planet (not only Tatooine!). Theories and speculation, themes, favorite parts, those musical cues, and so much more.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We just got back from the Galactic Starcruiser, the Halcyon! Listen in for what we thought, the food, the music, the room, everything! Part 1 includes a spoiler-free review. Part 2 is deeply spoiler-filled — tread lightly!    Spoiler-Free Reaction begins at 4:00 Spoiler-Filled Reaction begins around 1:13:00.   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Caitlin answer your burning Boba Fett questions in this episode. Topics include what we’d like if season 2 happens, Luke & Grogu, Omega, comparing Rex & Boba, Mando’a language, titles, marketing, and much more.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The finale of The Book of Boba Fett is here! Chapter 7 “In the Name of Honor,” directed by Robert Rodriguez, was such a fun, action-packed episode. We discuss the twists and turns, what we thought of the finale, and so much more.   Email us your Boba questions: [email protected]    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow — we’re still recovering from this Boba Fett episode! Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Chapter 6 of The Book of Boba Fett, directed by Dave Filoni.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an episode! Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Chapter 5 of The Book of Boba Fett, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte discuss the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 4: “The Gathering Storm.” Finally the Fennec episode, banthas, cool ships, and so much more. The episode was edited by Danny Pirtle.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte discuss the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 3: “The Streets of Mos Espa,” directed by Robert Rodriguez. Plus, Caitlin shares her parallel Attack of the Clones theory. The episode was edited by Danny Pirtle.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been podcasting for five years! Join us on this jammed pack special as we go through our updated Star Wars Dinner party lists. Then, we answer your questions submitted to us. Finally, Charlotte pulls some clips from some of our favorite moments from the past years (sources below!). All this and more on this celebration of five wonderful years of podcasting about Star Wars. THANK YOU for joining us — here’s to five more!   Previous Star Wars Dinners: https://skytalkers.com/our-past-star-wars-dinners/    Clip Show Sources: First episode (2017) Kylo Ren-demption (2017) The Last Jedi Immediate Reaction (2017) The Clone Wars: The Phantom Apprentice (2020) Vader Immortal Interview ft. Matt Martin (2019) Looking for Leia with Annalise Ophelian (2019) E. Anne Convery Interview (2020) Hands are a Language (2018) Celebration Tips (2019) The Mandalorian Chapter 1 (2019) Live from the Podcast Stage in Chicago (2019)   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte are finally here to discuss The Book of Boba Fett’s first two chapters, “Stranger in a Strange Land” and “The Tribes of Tatooine”! We were so moved by these episodes are we were thrilled to discuss them.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte go through the strange but fascinating unfolding of Colin Trevorrow’s cancelled Episode IX, “Duel of the Fates.” First, we go through the history of this cancelled project. Then, we talk about what we liked, followed by what we absolutely did not about this script. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Link to Script PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xeO1V2T_abmbKSdDWe7nivLM4OOKnEWG/view Duel of the Fates Concept Art 1: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsLeaks/comments/esq1x4/20_pieces_of_concept_art_from_star_wars_duel_of/  Duel of the Fates Concept Art 2: https://www.reddit.com/r/StarWarsLeaks/comments/exgu63/28_new_pieces_of_concept_art_from_star_wars_duel/      https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the early 1970s, George and Marcia Lucas purchased a home in San Anselmo, in Northern California. He’s lived in the town of San Anselmo for nearly 50 years. In this episode, a bit of a passion project for architectural historian Caitlin, we look at some of the places and buildings associated with the filmmaker in this part of Northern California.    Follow along with aerials and photos of San Anselmo: https://skytalkers.com/2021/12/19/george-lucas-san-anselmo-california/  https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Boba Fett season! Caitlin and Charlotte break down the brand new trailer for The Book of Boba Fett and begin speculating on all the show will offer. Will Boba be a messiah figure? What does he represent now that he’s returned from the sarlacc pit? What about Fennec? Our favorite parts & much more on this episode of Skytalkers.   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Caitlin return to discuss Star Wars: Visions! First, they talk about their trip to San Francisco & Napa, detailing their quick trips to Star Wars historical locations. In part one, they discuss visuals — the use of color, animation style, and how they all support each story. In part two, they talk about generational stories. In part three, they dive into a phrase Caitlin is super obsessed with: “breadth of play.” What does that mean? Then, Caitlin talks about the concept of Wabi-Sabi and Mono No Aware and how they contribute to the Star Wars Feeling. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   This episode was edited by Danny Pirtle.   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin talk with the creative minds behind the LEGO Star Wars: Terrifying Tales, David Shayne (writer) and Ken Cunningham (director). They also discuss their first reactions to the special and more! What was the top laugh out loud moment for the creators? And who did they invite to their Star Wars dinner party? Find out in this spoiler filled discussion and interview on LEGO Star Wars: Terrifying Tales.   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Wars: Visions is HERE! Caitlin and Charlotte react to the newest anime-style series in this episode in this spoiler-filled discussion! First, we sit down with Executive Producer James Waugh and Producer Kanako Shirasaki to discuss the series as a whole and the creation process. We also ask them an abbreviated version of our Star Wars dinner question. Then, we share our initial reactions to the show and go through each short. All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers.   Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kkfxwueMVNI  Save 10% on your Super Yaki order with code SUPERSKYTALKERS!   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte are back for a spoiler discussion of Justina Ireland’s High Republic novel, Out of the Shadows. So much happens in this book and we have a lot — a LOT — to talk about it. Is it Caitlin’s newest fave HR novel? Who is the most intriguing character for us? What does it all mean and what are we heading towards? All this and more on this episode of Skytalkers. This episode was edited by Danny Pirtle.  Save 10% on your Super Yaki order with code SUPERSKYTALKERS!   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices