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A Star Wars literary podcast that strives to deliver an educational and yet, entertaining analysis and outlook, pertaining to the new canonical novels/YA books from the galaxy far, far away. In other words, Becca and Mark are your guardians to the Whills and your librarians to the long-lost Jedi Archives.

389: Book Review: Star Wars: Trials of the Jedi by Charles Soule 06/28/2025

388: Ending of Eras? Star Wars: The High Republic, The Acolyte, and Andor 06/22/2025

387: Midi-chlorians with Scotty Jayro! 06/13/2025

386: Book Review: Star Wars 'The High Republic: A Valiant Vow' 06/07/2025

385: Book Review: Star Wars 'Into the Light' and Sith Connections? 05/26/2025

384: In Review: Star Wars: The Acolyte 'Wayseeker' by Justina Ireland 05/23/2025

383: Andor S2 Finale Episodes 10-12 Roundtable Discussion 05/18/2025

382: Andor S2 Episodes 7-9 Roundtable Discussion 05/11/2025

381: Talking Star Wars: Complete Locations with Emily Shkoukani and Jason Fry! 05/09/2025

380: Star Book Announcement News and Tales of the Underworld Review 05/08/2025

379: Star Wars Day Roundtable Discussion: Andor S2 Episodes 4-6 05/04/2025

378: Andor S2 3-Episode Premiere Roundtable Discussion 04/27/2025

377: Non-spoiler Andor S2 Review + SWCJ Roundup! 04/21/2025

376: Highlights from Star Wars Celebration Japan Days 1 & 2 04/20/2025

375: Talking 'Star Wars' With Charles Soule! 04/16/2025

374: Lucasfilm Publishing Announcements, Jedi Knights (issue 2) Review, and Bridging Revenge of the Sith with Andor 04/12/2025

373: Tales of The Underworld, Revenge of The Sith Novel Deluxe Edition, Ahsoka, Andor, and More of The Acolyte! 04/02/2025

372: Acolyte News? Andor Trailer #2! Star Wars Comics Review! 03/27/2025

371: Tony Gilroy's Q&A Livestream Revisits 'Andor' Season 1 03/19/2025

370: Comic Review: The Legacy of Vader (issue 2) and The Rise of Skywalker (issue 1) 03/14/2025

369: 'Jedi Knights' and A Special Look at Andor Season 2 03/09/2025

368: Author Interview: Alexander M. Freed and 'Star Wars: The Mask of Fear' 03/02/2025

367: Book Review: Star Wars 'Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear' by Alexander Freed 02/27/2025

366: The High Republic: Fear of the Jeidi, The Acolyte, and Andor Discussion 02/19/2025

365: Star Wars Has Always Been Political 02/13/2025

364: In Review: Star Wars 'The Legacy of Vader' issue 1 by Charles Soule 02/06/2025

363: Talking Star Wars Encyclopedia with Dan Brooks! 01/31/2025

362: Star Wars: What's Next? 01/26/2025

361: Roundtable Discussion: Skeleton Crew Finale: The Real Good Guys 01/20/2025

360: Roundtable Discussion: Skeleton Crew Episode 7: We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble 01/12/2025