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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.

402: "There Are More of Us" With Vanessa Marshall 09/14/2025

401: Author Interview: Tessa Gratton 'The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown' 09/11/2025

400: The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic Volume 2 with KRISTIN BAVER! 09/05/2025

399: Starfighter Cast Announcements, Ahsoka Season 2 Confirmations, and The High Republic Discussion 09/03/2025

398: Book Reiew: SANCTUARY: A Bad Batch Novel by Lamar Giles 08/28/2025

397: The Inspiration of Star Wars Discussion 08/21/2025

396: Book Review: The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown By Tessa Gratton 08/14/2025

395: Starfighter 'Casting,' More Boba Fett, and A New Hope 50th Anniversary Discussion 08/06/2025

394: In Review: 'Lucas Wars' by Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche 08/03/2025

393: Lucasfilm Publishing Announcements SDCC 07/29/2025

392: Gearing Up For "ROTS Deluxe Edition Novel and TFA 10th Anniversary Magazine" Discussion 07/20/2025

391: The "Unchecked" Power of The Jedi Order 07/15/2025

390: Book Review: Star Wars: The Acolyte Visual Guide by Pablo Hidalgo 07/06/2025

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