Skytalkers
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The Bad Batch: “Identity Crisis” & “Point of No Return” (Season 3, Episodes 10 & 11) Discussion
04/04/2024
The Bad Batch: “Identity Crisis” & “Point of No Return” (Season 3, Episodes 10 & 11) Discussion
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!:
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The Bad Batch: “Bad Territory” & “The Harbinger” (Season 3, Episodes 8 & 9) Discussion
03/29/2024
The Bad Batch: “Bad Territory” & “The Harbinger” (Season 3, Episodes 8 & 9) Discussion
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!:
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The Bad Batch: “Infiltration” & “Extraction” (Season 3, Episodes 6 & 7) Discussion
03/22/2024
The Bad Batch: “Infiltration” & “Extraction” (Season 3, Episodes 6 & 7) Discussion
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!:
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The Bad Batch: “A Different Approach” & “The Return” (Season 3, Episodes 4 & 5) Discussion
03/07/2024
The Bad Batch: “A Different Approach” & “The Return” (Season 3, Episodes 4 & 5) Discussion
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!:
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The Bad Batch: “Confined”, “Paths Unknown”, & “Shadows of Tantiss” (Season 3, Episodes 1, 2, & 3) Discussion
02/24/2024
The Bad Batch: “Confined”, “Paths Unknown”, & “Shadows of Tantiss” (Season 3, Episodes 1, 2, & 3) Discussion
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: Website: Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!:
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Jennifer Corbett, Brad Rau, & Michelle Ang Roundtable Interviews (The Bad Batch: Season 3)
02/20/2024
Jennifer Corbett, Brad Rau, & Michelle Ang Roundtable Interviews (The Bad Batch: Season 3)
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!:
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Leigh Brackett’s Star Wars Sequel
02/05/2024
Leigh Brackett’s Star Wars Sequel
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: Gizmodo Article: Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!:
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Seven Year Anniversary Special
01/11/2024
Seven Year Anniversary Special
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!:
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Star Wars Thrifting ft. Silver Ciprian
01/08/2024
Star Wars Thrifting ft. Silver Ciprian
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: Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!:
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The BLAST POINTS + SKYTALKERS + TALKING BAY 94 Holiday Special 2023
12/19/2023
The BLAST POINTS + SKYTALKERS + TALKING BAY 94 Holiday Special 2023
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!:
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Revisiting Star Wars Rebels: Season 4
11/28/2023
Revisiting Star Wars Rebels: Season 4
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!: #starwars #starwarsrebels
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Revisiting Star Wars Rebels: Season 3
11/13/2023
Revisiting Star Wars Rebels: Season 3
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: Episode 3x11: Episode 3x13: Episode 3x15: Episode 3x20: Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: #starwars #starwarsrebels
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Ahsoka: Part 7 “Dreams and Madness” & Part 8 “The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord” Discussion
11/11/2023
Ahsoka: Part 7 “Dreams and Madness” & Part 8 “The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord” Discussion
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!: #starwars #ahsoka #starwarsahsoka
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Ahsoka: Part 5 “Shadow Warrior” & Part 6 “Far, Far Away” Discussion
11/10/2023
Ahsoka: Part 5 “Shadow Warrior” & Part 6 “Far, Far Away” Discussion
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!: #starwars #ahsoka #starwarsahsoka
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Ahsoka: Part 3 “Time to Fly” & Part 4 “Fallen Jedi” Discussion
11/09/2023
Ahsoka: Part 3 “Time to Fly” & Part 4 “Fallen Jedi” Discussion
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!: #starwars #ahsoka #starwarsahsoka
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Ahsoka: Part 1 “Masters and Apprentices” & Part 2 “Toil and Trouble” Discussion
11/09/2023
Ahsoka: Part 1 “Masters and Apprentices” & Part 2 “Toil and Trouble” Discussion
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!: #starwars #ahsoka #starwarsahsoka
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Programming Update: SAG-AFTRA & the WGA On Strike
08/10/2023
Programming Update: SAG-AFTRA & the WGA On Strike
Why SAG-AFTRA is on 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: Entertainment Community Fund: Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!:
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Revisiting Star Wars Rebels: Season 2
07/15/2023
Revisiting Star Wars Rebels: Season 2
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!: #starwars #starwarsrebels
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Revisiting Star Wars Rebels: Season 1
06/29/2023
Revisiting Star Wars Rebels: Season 1
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!: #starwars #starwarsrebels
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George Lucas & Steven Spielberg: Best Friends and Filmmakers Forever
06/10/2023
George Lucas & Steven Spielberg: Best Friends and Filmmakers Forever
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!: Show notes: #starwars #indianajones
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Return of the Jedi: 40 Things We Love
05/25/2023
Return of the Jedi: 40 Things We Love
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!: #starwars #returnofthejedi #rotj40
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Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Creator Interview: Rodrigo Blaas (Director of “SITH”) Roundtable Discussion
05/13/2023
Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Creator Interview: Rodrigo Blaas (Director of “SITH”) Roundtable Discussion
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!: #starwars #starwarsvisions #starwarsday
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Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Deep Dive
05/09/2023
Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Deep Dive
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!: #starwars #starwarsvisions #starwarsday
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Young Jedi Adventures Creator Interview: Michael Olson, James Waugh, & Lamont Magee
05/04/2023
Young Jedi Adventures Creator Interview: Michael Olson, James Waugh, & Lamont Magee
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!: #starwars #youngjediadventures #starwarsday
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Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Creator Interview: James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, & Josh Rimes
05/03/2023
Star Wars: Visions Volume 2 Creator Interview: James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, & Josh Rimes
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!: #starwars #starwarsvisions #starwarsday
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The Mandalorian: Chapter 24 “The Return” (Finale, Season 3, Episode 8) Discussion
04/21/2023
The Mandalorian: Chapter 24 “The Return” (Finale, Season 3, Episode 8) Discussion
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!: #starwars #themandalorian
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The Mandalorian: Chapter 22 “Guns for Hire” & Chapter 23 “The Spies” (Season 3, Episode 6 & 7) Discussion
04/16/2023
The Mandalorian: Chapter 22 “Guns for Hire” & Chapter 23 “The Spies” (Season 3, Episode 6 & 7) Discussion
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: Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes!: #starwars #themandalorian
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Live from Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023
04/13/2023
Live from Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023
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!:
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The Mandalorian: Chapter 21 “The Pirate” (Season 3, Episode 5) Discussion
04/01/2023
The Mandalorian: Chapter 21 “The Pirate” (Season 3, Episode 5) Discussion
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!: #starwars #themandalorian
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The Bad Batch: “The Summit” & “Plan 99” (Finale, Season 2, Episodes 15 & 16) Discussion
03/31/2023
The Bad Batch: “The Summit” & “Plan 99” (Finale, Season 2, Episodes 15 & 16) Discussion
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!: #starwars #thebadbatch
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