Sithty Minutes

A weekly News Podcast that covers the biggest stories of the week with a Star Wars spin! We'll cover everything from LGBTQ+ rights, Black Lives Matter, and immigration alongside the politics and policies impacting those issues. Star Wars is political, and we'll show you how every week.

Disability Justice - Greg of Resilience Squadron 07/18/2025

Disability Justice - Greg of Resilience Squadron Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! For Disability Pride Month we have Greg Norman of Resilience Squadron on the podcast to talk about all the various ways in which politics and disability are interacting in this day and age. We cover everything from the various mediums the franchise exists in, to how intertwined we are with people living with disability, this is an. episode that highlights the richness of the human experience! Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/37456265

In Guns We Trust - Bill Kole, Evangelicals, and Trump 07/11/2025

In Guns We Trust - Bill Kole, Evangelicals, and Trump Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with reporter, author, and "Reverse Anakin" Bill Kole! His upcoming book, "In Guns We Trust," talks about the unholy alliance between evangelicals, the gun industry, and the current GOP. We break down the connections, the disconnect between the teachings of Jesus and the policy of the GOP, and how to get people to notice the hypocrisy. Come for the politics, stay for a surprise conversation about Pluto! Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/37375000

Andor Review - Finale with missy! 07/04/2025

Andor Review - Finale with missy! Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we finish our Andor reviews with Missy to discuss the final arc and Andor's final pre-Rogue One Mission. We discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of a show that showed us so much and the trade offs that come with skipping multiple years. No pulled punches here, so buckle up and let's go save Kleya! Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/37273515

Andor Review - We Are the Ghor(man Massacre) 06/27/2025

Andor Review - We Are the Ghor(man Massacre) Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we continue our Andor review with the Ghorman Massacre arc, and Kyle Craft comes back to talk about his Star Wars Unlimited experience in Minneapolis on the heels of the next set release before we dive into one of the most explosive, politically charged arcs in Star Wars since the Prequel Trilogy. Come for the Star Wars, stay for the K2 thought experiment! Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/37182275

Sithty Second - US v Skrmetti 06/20/2025

Sithty Second - US v Skrmetti Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! We're taking another break from our Andor reviews because the recent SCOTUS decision, during Pride month no less, forces us to speak truth to power. The bad news is, it happened during Pride. The good news is, it happened during Pride. There are more of us, so let's get to work. Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/37091230

Star Wars Unlimited - Tokens and 3D Printing 06/06/2025

Star Wars Unlimited - Tokens and 3D Printing Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we take a break from our Andor reviews in order to chat with Brian Robbins about all the different tokens that exist in Star Wars Unlimited, and how the 3D printing community has come together to create the various tokens and add some flair to them! This is very much a community focused episode and one that highlights all the ways that Star Wars has brought people together through gameplay and interaction. Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/36866315

Andor Review - Arc 2, Ghorman Girlies 05/30/2025

Andor Review - Arc 2, Ghorman Girlies Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we continue our Andor reviews with the second arc of season 2 and we have more new guests on board with Natalie and Anthony of Project Fulcrum! We're exploring Ghorman, Bix's new groove, and Saw's new toy! The episode flies by with all the various arcs in motion, so strap in, hold on, and do exactly as Kleya says. Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/36794820

Andor Review - Arc 1 05/23/2025

Andor Review - Arc 1 Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we start our Andor Reviews now that the dust has settled on the show. Starting the return to this era, we have Marie of the Positively Star Wars Senate Podcast to talk about the political overtones that we start the season with, and all the connections that Latines can see in this first arc. Come for the Andor, stay for the Chandi Merle gossip! Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/36678010

Star Wars Unlimited - Playlines and YOU 05/16/2025

Star Wars Unlimited - Playlines and YOU Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, The Nerdslayer's husband, Kyle Craft, joins us to talk about Playlines in Star Wars Unlimited, what they are, how they work, and why your deck needs them if you're trying to be competitive. come for the competitve talk, stay for the household best of 3 for dishes! Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/36579350

Revenge of the Sith - Retrospective 05/02/2025

Revenge of the Sith - Retrospective Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we kick off the month of May with a lookback to Revenge of the Sith and picking apart some of the text in the opening crawl of the film. From the Heroes on Both Sides to the Evil that is Everywhere, there are plenty of lessons 20 years later that we can use to confront the moment we are living through right now. Come for the Revenge of the Sith, stay for a reminder of real-life hope in the world! Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/36413015

Sithty Second - Celebration Japan 04/25/2025

Sithty Second - Celebration Japan Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés takes some time away from the chaotic news to reflect on Celebration Japan and some of the highlights from the event from his perspective. Do you have a favorite part of Celebration Japan? Let us know on Bluesky or through the Discord so we can celebrate together! Come for the Celebration takes, stay for a giveaway opportunity! Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/36314330

The Sith Executive - Alien Enemies Act 04/18/2025

The Sith Executive - Alien Enemies Act Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we are talking about the battle between the Executive and Judiciary that has been brewing and is now spilling over with immigrants at the heart of the battle. People have been kidnapped by the government, and the conditions that they're currently in makes it clear that we are knee deep in the descent towards fascism. Come for the Celebration hype, stay for the historical parallels in 4K. Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/36217370

Star Wars Unlimited - Sabine ECL 04/11/2025

Star Wars Unlimited - Sabine ECL Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! We're back, and we got Jordan from the Colorado Cantina Crew here to talk about the deck he piloted to victory at the Albuquerque Planetary Qualifier, Sabine ECL! Come for the Star Wars Unlimited, stay for a conversation around media consumption and the thriving history of trading card games! Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/36094250

Reath's No-Good-Very-Bad-Mission - Tears of the Nameless Review 03/28/2025

Reath's No-Good-Very-Bad-Mission - Tears of the Nameless Review Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Arezou Amin is back which means we have another High Republic book to review! Reath is all grown up, but that doesn't mean High Republic can't hurt us anymore as old friends and new allies reveal themselves in the endgame. Take the leap, join us as we discover the secrets of the Tolemites! Arezou Amin: Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/35771845

Plight of the Ghormans - Palestine and Deportations 03/21/2025

Plight of the Ghormans - Palestine and Deportations Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we're talking about the renewed genocide in Gaza and how the Trump Administration is using multiple fights to distract Citizens and Residents from the interconnected struggle. Come for the Andor clips, stay for one very annoyed Judge! Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/35770675

Rise of Mando - Jump to Lightspeed Release 03/14/2025

Rise of Mando - Jump to Lightspeed Release Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we celebrate the new release of Star Wars Unlimited's latest set, Jump To Lightspeed, with local players Jon and Ryan! From our love of Star Wars in general, to the new mechanics in this space focused set, there's something for everybody here. Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/35699260

Sithty Second - Jillian The Nerd Slayer Showdown 03/07/2025

Sithty Second - Jillian The Nerd Slayer Showdown Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This month, we kick off the week with a conversation with Jillian, aka "The Nerd Slayer" and her Showdown winning Cad Bane deck! From learning about her Star Wars journey, to why she loves Star Wars Outlaws right now, this is an episode for all the Underworld fans! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/35433365

Sithty Second - Mythic Games Colorado 02/28/2025

Sithty Second - Mythic Games Colorado Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! We end this month with a peek behind the curtain of Star Wars Unlimited from the perspective of a store that helps to run multiple events in Colorado. Andrés sits down with Mike, owner of Mythic Games, about how the game compares to other Star Wars games and Trading Card Games in general! From Mike's Star Wars journey to a meta conversation on set rotations and tournament formats, this is an episode for those who want to understand Star Wars Unlimited from a different perspective! Follow us: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/35433910

Visions Retrospective - Avatar Slang 02/21/2025

Visions Retrospective - Avatar Slang Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with Avatar Slang to reflect on the incredible franchise that is Star Wars Visions! Come for the recaps of our favorite moments, stay for a new guest's Star Wars journey! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/35251685

Universal Basic Income - Ft. Scott Santens ITSA Foundation 02/14/2025

Universal Basic Income - Ft. Scott Santens ITSA Foundation Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Scott Santens comes on the podcast to talk about Universal Basic Income. From what it is, to how it has been implemented in the US and beyond and even the myriad of problems it has helped to solve, this is a conversation you won't want to miss! New guest, OG Star Wars fan! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/35252135

Sithty Second - Star Wars Unlimited 02/07/2025

Sithty Second - Star Wars Unlimited Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down to discuss his new favorite card game, Star Wars Unlimited! Learn about some cards from each trilogy, and then hear from Sharkey, a local player in Colorado about how this game brings out the best in Star Wars fans. Come for the new game, stay for the Cad Bane love! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/35186555

Sithty Second - Nuclear Energy with Assistant Minority Leader Winter 01/31/2025

Sithty Second - Nuclear Energy with Assistant Minority Leader Winter Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with Assistant Minority Leader Rep. Winter to discuss a bipartisan bill that tackles the energy crisis from an often overlooked angle—Nuclear Power. It's a conversation that starts with energy concerns and how Rural communities got left behind, but ends with a discussion on how the way forward for all of us will require different communities coming together for the good of all. Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/35061355

Skeleton Crew - Review with Galactic Repertory Theatre 01/24/2025

Skeleton Crew - Review with Galactic Repertory Theatre Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with Aaron of Galactic Repertory Theatre to discuss Skeleton Crew! We start with a discussion of the general plot before diving into the characters, their interactions, and the joyful energy that binds it all together. Come for the Star Wars, stay for a reminder of what this show means in the heaviness of 2025. Follow us: LinkTree: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/34963380

Sithty Second - State of the State in Colorado 01/17/2025

Sithty Second - State of the State in Colorado Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with Rep. Titone and Minority Leader Pugliese to hear reactions from both parties to Gov. Polis' State of the State address. Come for the political conversation, stay for insight from two powerful women in State Politics: Friend of the Pod Rep. Titone and Minority Leader Pugliese! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/34862705

Death of the Holonet - Net Neutrality Overturned 01/10/2025

Death of the Holonet - Net Neutrality Overturned Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés explores the connection between Chevron, Net Neutrality, and how that impacts people in the interconnected 21st century. Paying extra to get a message out to the Rebellion would have bankrupted the rebels before the Battle of Yavin, but there is hope in bringing Net Neutrality to your State! Come for the Naboo lore, stay for a rant against Doom and Gloom grifters! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/34761325

Imperials Eating Faces - H-1B Visas and MAGA 01/03/2025

Imperials Eating Faces - H-1B Visas and MAGA Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! It's a new year, new intro, but the same xenophobes! Join Andrés as he breaks down the messy fight within MAGA, revisits the drama between Imperials, and reminds people about the truth of violent crime in 2024. Come for Director Krennic, stay for another Policy by Post! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/34706715

Updates From The Illumination 12/27/2024

Updates From The Illumination Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! It's the last episode of the year which means Andrés has updates for listeners on what you can expect next year. Come for the Podcast updates, stay for a very special thank you for all the guests that graced the Pod with their presence! This show wouldn't be possible without listener support or guests sharing their excitement and expertise, so a truly heartfelt thank you for another great year of the Podcast! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/34623710

The Final Order - The Acolyte 12/20/2024

The Final Order - The Acolyte Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés introduces a new Sithty Minutes tradition, The Final Order! For the inaugural episode, listen in as he breaks down how Lucas inserted himself into Star Wars to create the franchise we know and love today, and how that legacy has carried over into Leslye Headland's Star Wars entry, The Acolyte. Come for the history, stay for Qimir, the working class Sith! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/34528685

Trade Blockades - Tariffs in the US 12/06/2024

Trade Blockades - Tariffs in the US Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés simplifies the incoming adiminstration's trade war tariffs using the Trade Federation and Pyke Syndicate as a way to understand the potential impacts of the economic plans that the Emperor wants to implement. Come for the Visions S3 reaction, stay for a small victory in the campaign to stop a Genocide in Palestine. Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/34304950

Bix Beloved - Crafting on Ilum and Andor 11/29/2024

Bix Beloved - Crafting on Ilum and Andor Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés sits down with Crafting on Ilum to talk about snowy cosplays, her Star Wars journey, and the many lovely parts of Andor that remind us of how tough the women in the show are with a deep dive on Bix and Ilum's Cosplay! Come for the Andor hype, stay for the cosplay conversations! Follow us: Threads: Instagram: Twitch: BlueSky: Discord: Crafting on Ilum: Show Notes: /episode/index/show/sithtyminutes/id/34157395

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