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This is a Star Wars podcast for a more uncivilized age indeed! Take a tangent filled jump through hyperspace with the always angry and animated Sith Lord Matt and his much more calm Jedi compatriot Nick, as they weave their way through all of the new and old happenings in the Star Wars galaxy. Be it video games, movies, TV shows, comic books, dumb Internet threads, or awesome Star Wars fan art, they have you covered! If you’re lucky, they may even say something positive about the Prequels!

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All 13 Star Wars Movies Ranked Worst to Best: Matt vs Young Nick Duel

Young Nick had to bail last minute, so this week's duel ranking got weird in the best way. Matt still ran the full head-to-head format, ranking all 13 Star Wars movies worst to best, then flipping into "Nick mode" to guess exactly how Nick would have ranked his own list and where the two of them would have clashed. Every saga film, both standalone stories, the 2008 Clone Wars movie, and The…

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Starfighter Leaks Detail Gosling's Role, Star Wars Eclipse and Ninth Jedi Trailer Review

Matt and Young Nick dig into the biggest Star Wars rumor of the week: a fresh wave of Starfighter leaks centered on Ryan Gosling's character, Cade, and how he connects to co-star Flynn Gray's character on the mysterious Jedi refuge planet Adaria. They break down the family backstory tied to Amy Adams, the lightsaber duel between Mia Goth and Aaron Pierre, and the wild new casting details around…

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Anakin Is In Zero Company, Jedi 3 Rumors, and The Ninth Jedi: Big Star Wars News This Week

Anakin Is In Zero Company, Jedi 3 Rumors, and The Ninth Jedi: Big Star Wars News This Week It was a big week for Star Wars fans who care about games and animation, and Matt and Young Nick broke it all down on this week's SWTS. The headliner is Star Wars Zero Company, which got a full gameplay trailer at Summer Game Fest along with an official release date of August 27, 2026. The Clone Wars-era…

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Mandalorian and Grogu: We Made 10 Predictions, Here's How We Did

Matt and Young Nick are back after two weeks off and they kicked things off with a quick detour into Dungeon Crawler Carl before getting into the main event. If you know, you know. If you don't, the show is called a podcast for a more uncivilized age for a reason. From there the guys dove deep into The Mandalorian and Grogu, breaking down the film as a full review and giving their honest takes on…

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Did Our Maul Season 1 Predictions Hit? Plus What We Want From Mandalorian and Grogu

Matt and Young Nick kicked off this episode by putting their pre-season Maul: Shadow Lord predictions and fan wants to the test. With Season 1 in the books, the guys graded their calls on everything from Devon's arc and Maul's long-game victory to Vader's unforgettable finale appearance, Marrok's allegiances, and which fan wants the show actually delivered on. Some predictions landed hard, some…

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Maul Shadow Lord Finale Deep Dive — Vader Won, But Maul Still Got What He Wanted

Maul Shadow Lord Finale Deep Dive — Vader Won, But Maul Still Got What He Wanted Matt and Young Nick went live for a full deep dive on the Maul Shadow Lord Season 1 finale, covering both Strange Allies and The Dark Lord from top to bottom. They kicked things off with their personal reviews of the finale before going episode by episode through top moments, Easter eggs, references, and lore…

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Maul Shadow Lord Eps 7 & 8 Live Deep Dive: The Emperor Wants Him Dead and We Have Thoughts

Matt and Nick sat down live for a full deep dive on Shadow Lord chapters 7 and 8, "Call to Oblivion" and "The Creeping Fear." These are the best two episodes of the season so far, and they deliver on nearly every front -- action, character work, lore connections, and a psychological breakdown sequence for Maul that reframes his entire arc in the most compelling way the character has ever been…

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Maul Shadow Lord Eps 5 & 6 Review: Marrok's "My Lord" and Daki's Dirty Hands

Matt and Young Nick went live with their full review of Maul: Shadow Lord episodes 5 and 6, Inquisition and Night of the Hunted, and things got heated in the best possible way. Both episodes delivered on the promise of the Star Destroyer cliffhanger from last week, with Marrok arriving on Janix as a genuine menace and the train duel delivering some of the best action Lucasfilm Animation has ever…

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Maul Shadow Lord Eps 3 & 4 Deep Dive: Is He Already Turning Devon to the Dark Side?

Matt and Nick went live this week for a full deep dive into Maul Shadow Lord Chapters 3 and 4, Whispers in the Unknown and Pride and Vengeance. The guys broke down their personal reviews of both episodes, hit their top moments, and dug into the Easter eggs and lore connections tying this series back to the broader Star Wars universe. The main talking point of the night centered on Maul as a master…

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Maul Shadow Lord Premiere Review: Our Honest Takes, Top Moments & Predictions

Maul Shadow Lord Premiere Review: Our Honest Takes, Top Moments & Predictions Matt and Young Nick went live to break down the two-episode premiere of Star Wars: Maul Shadow Lord, and there was plenty to dig into. The guys gave their full personal reviews of Chapter 1: The Dark Revenge and Chapter 2: Sinister Schemes, covering everything from the show's gritty crime noir tone and stunning…

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Maul Shadow Lord: What Fans REALLY Want… And What We’ll Actually Get

This week on the Star Wars Time Show, we go full speculation mode on Maul: Shadow Lord . After breaking down the trailer and early details in previous episodes, it’s time to zoom out and ask two big questions: what do fans actually want to see from this series, and what do we realistically think Lucasfilm is going to deliver? We start with the biggest fan wants, including a true bridge from The…

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Maul Shadow Lord Breakdown + Starfighter Updates & Boyega Talks Return

In this episode of Star Wars Time Show , we break down the brand new Maul: Shadow Lord trailer and analyze what it reveals about Maul’s next chapter in Star Wars canon. We go through key moments from the trailer, discuss the tone and direction of the series, and dive into the newly revealed episode titles to see what they might be hinting at for the overall story. We also cover the latest Star…

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Grogu Speaking? New Mandalorian & Grogu Details + Shadow of Maul Comic Breakdown

This week on Star Wars Time Show we break down the latest news about the upcoming Star Wars film Mandalorian & Grogu . Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy recently addressed one of the biggest questions fans have about the movie. Will Grogu finally speak? We discuss what she said and whether Grogu speaking would change the character moving forward. We also talk about comments from Jon Favreau and…

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Maul Is Better Than Vader? 10 Star Wars Hot Takes We’re Defending

Star Wars fans… we might regret this one. In this week’s episode of the Star Wars Time Show, Matt and Nick are back with 10 brand-new Star Wars hot takes for 2026 — and some of them are going to hurt. We’re debating: • Have the prequels aged better than the sequels? • Is The Empire Was Right actually defensible? • Is Andor easily the best Disney+ Star Wars series? • Is A New Hope overrated? • Has…

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Darth Maul’s 10 Greatest Moments in Star Wars

Darth Maul is one of the most iconic villains in Star Wars history — and in this episode of the Star Wars Time Show, we celebrate his 10 greatest moments across The Phantom Menace , The Clone Wars , Solo , and Star Wars Rebels . From “At last we will reveal ourselves…” to Duel of the Fates, the shocking death of Qui-Gon Jinn, Maul’s resurrection in The Clone Wars , the rise of the Shadow…

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This Isn’t a Hutt Story… It’s About the Empire | Mandalorian & Grogu

Last night Matt went live for a full scene-by-scene breakdown of the first trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu . While Rotta the Hutt and the underworld grab immediate attention, this doesn’t look like a simple bounty hunter movie. The bigger question is whether the Hutts are operating independently — or working with the fractured remnants of the Empire. We discuss: • Why the Hutts may be tied to…

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The 10 Star Wars Characters With the Most Screen Time | Ahsoka S2 Leak + Rogue Squadron Update

This week’s solo livestream dives into the latest Star Wars news and a data-driven breakdown that might change how you view the saga. First up, we cover a new update on the long-quiet Rogue Squadron film, including comments from screenwriter Matthew Robinson and what they may signal about the project’s status at Lucasfilm. Then we examine a reported Ahsoka Season 2 leak involving a Dathomir set…

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Ahsoka Season 2 Leaks Hint at an Ancient War | No Legacy Heroes in Starfighter

This week on the Star Wars Time Show, Matt is joined by Young Nick for a pre-recorded episode packed with Star Wars news, rumors, and leaked set photo discussion. We start with Ahsoka Season 2, where newly surfaced set images appear to show massive, ancient mechanical remains scattered across Peridea. If the photos are legit, they may hint at a long-forgotten war that left the galaxy largely…

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Maul Is Back — Shadow Lord Trailer Breakdown, New Characters, Janix Explained

Darth Maul returns in Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord , and in this solo episode of the Star Wars Time Show, Matt breaks down everything revealed in the first teaser trailer. This episode features a full shot-by-shot trailer breakdown , along with a deep dive into what the series tells us about Maul’s mindset after The Clone Wars , the brand-new planet Janix, and the state of the galaxy in the early…

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Ranking EVERY Star Wars Video Game | Ultimate Tier List (85 Games!)

This week on The Star Wars Time Show , we attempt something deeply unwise: ranking 85 Star Wars video games live. From genre-defining classics to forgotten oddities, we build a massive tier list covering decades of Star Wars gaming history. Not every game here is one we’ve personally played, so yes — there’s a Haven’t Played tier — and chat absolutely gets involved when things get controversial.…

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Tom Cruise Filmed a Lightsaber Duel?! Starfighter Confirms Force Users

This week on the Star Wars Time Show, Matt and Young Nick break down two stories that hit very different parts of the Star Wars fandom , but both carry real implications for the future of the franchise. First, we dive into a growing rumor circulating within the industry that Dave Filoni could be preparing to take on a larger leadership role at Lucasfilm , potentially alongside Lynwen Brennan, with…

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Top 9 Star Wars Moments Coming in 2026 | Movies, Shows, Games & More

After a short holiday break, the Star Wars Time Show kicks off 2026 by looking ahead at what may be the most important year for Star Wars since the franchise last hit theaters. In this episode, we rank the Top 9 Star Wars releases and events guaranteed to arrive in 2026 , spanning movies, animated series, video games, comics, theme park experiences, and a major legacy moment tied directly to…

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The Top 10 Biggest Star Wars Moments of 2025

As we head into the holiday break, it’s time to look back at the moments that defined Star Wars in 2025. In this solo episode of Star Wars Time Show, I rank and break down the top 10 Star Wars moments of the year — from Andor Season 2 setting a new standard for Star Wars storytelling, to major film and TV reveals, to the surprising wins that quietly won fans over. This wasn’t just a year of…

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The Prequel Special Editions: What George Lucas Would Change in TPM, AOTC, and ROTS

What would the Star Wars Prequels look like if George Lucas returned and gave them the same Special Edition treatment he applied to the Original Trilogy? In this episode, we explore the most Lucas-style updates that fit his historical editing patterns — expanded environments, enhanced VFX, improved battles, deleted-scene reintegration, creature updates, and small story refinements across The…

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Darth Vader vs Anakin Skywalker: Who Was Truly More Powerful?

Anakin Skywalker at his Jedi peak vs Darth Vader in his Sith prime — who was actually more powerful? In this solo deep-dive, Matt breaks down Anakin’s unrealized potential, Vader’s refined dark-side mastery, and how the Chosen One’s tragedy created two entirely different versions of the same Force titan. We’ll explore: • Was Vader truly weaker, or did he become a different kind of monster? • How…

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Starfighter Movie Won’t Use Legacy Characters? Mandalorian S4 Written?, Sabine Jedi Backlash Returns

Matt and Nick break down a packed week of Star Wars updates. We talk about the reported directive that the upcoming Starfighter movie will avoid using legacy characters entirely, and what that might signal for Lucasfilm’s new direction. We also cover news that The Mandalorian Season 4 has been written, but there’s still no confirmation it will move forward. We then dive into comments from a Star…

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Starfighter Movie Timeline Explained, OT Remaster Buzz, Ahsoka Season 2 Dathomir Leak

Matt breaks down a packed week of Star Wars news — including new details about the Starfighter movie and the surprising timeline it may explore. We also dig into the latest buzz around a possible Original Trilogy remaster and look at new images that may point to Dathomir’s role in Ahsoka Season 2. In this episode: • How the Starfighter movie could introduce a new timeline • What’s driving the OT…

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Who Really Owns Star Wars? Pete Fletzer on Fandom, Myth, and the Soul of the Saga

We are aware Pete sounds a bit like C-3P0 due to an audio glitch. Apologies for the fail. Author and longtime Star Wars voice Pete Fletzer joins the Star Wars Time Show to talk about his new book, Who Owns the Myth? Star Wars, Fandom, and the Soul of the Saga. We explore what makes Star Wars a living myth — how it became something bigger than its creators, and why fans feel such deep ownership of…

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What Happened to the Ben Solo Movie? Plus Qimir’s Origin and Visions Vol. 3 Hype

This week, Matt flew solo to react to the breaking news that the Hunt for Ben Solo movie has officially been canceled. He broke down what might have led to the decision, and whether the concept of a post– Rise of Skywalker Ben Solo story made sense to begin with. His take? The story might’ve worked better as a prequel , exploring Ben’s fall rather than his Force ghost era. Fan responses flooded…

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Who’s Really #1? Empire’s Star Wars Rankings Breakdown and Filoni’s Thrawn Future

This week, Matt and Nick reunited to finish what they started—taking aim at Empire Magazine’s Top 50 Greatest Star Wars Characters of All Time . This episode covered ranks 25 through 1 , and let’s just say it was a mix of celebration, disbelief, and straight-up shade. Some picks made sense. Others… not so much. But the #1 spot? Things got very suspect. During the Ask Us Anything segment, the guys…

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Did Empire Get It Wrong? Breaking Down Star Wars’ Top 50 Characters (50–26)

Empire Magazine dropped their list of the 50 Greatest Star Wars Characters of All Time —but did they get it right? In this video, we break down characters ranked #50 to #26 , and we’re not holding back. From underrated heroes to surprising omissions, we analyze who deserves a higher spot, who’s overrated, and which icons should not be on the list at all. Join us for Part 1 of our two-part series…

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Is Lego Star Wars the Best Star Wars Right Now? + Our New Content Schedule and an OT Character Rewrite Debate

This week marked the launch of a brand-new era for the Star Wars Time Show. Matt and Nick introduced their new bi-weekly prerecorded format , where they’ll team up every other Monday to record a full show that premieres on YouTube Wednesdays at 6PM EST. On the off weeks, Matt will host solo livestreams to keep the content flowing. It’s a new rhythm for the channel, and the team is excited for…

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Alien: Earth Ep 8 Finale Breakdown + Weyland-Yutani vs Empire + Mando and Grogu Trailer Deep Dive

This week’s episode opened with Matt fielding Ask Me Anything questions solo, including a wild one: Would he become a hybrid like Wendy from Alien: Earth? Matt’s answer was a clear yes. Who wouldn’t want to be a walking supercomputer with enhanced strength? He then moved into a review of the HIM movie. While the premise had promise, Matt didn’t think it fully lived up to its potential—or its…

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Alien Earth Ep. 7 Breakdown, Star Wars Crossover Ideas, and Jedi vs Chestbursters

This week’s episode kicked off with Matt running solo once again, fielding a stack of Ask Me Anything questions. One fan asked what franchise would make for the ultimate Star Wars crossover , and let’s just say Matt’s pick was truly out of this world. Matt also shared a quick review of the new The Long Walk adaptation, offering solid praise for the film’s tone and pacing. He then revealed a new…

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Alien Earth “The Fly” Review, Lucasfilm Going Weird, and Vong vs Xeno Debate

This week’s show opened with Matt solo on the mic, handling Ask Me Anything duties with style. Fans hit him with some fun ones—like sharing his best dad jokes and giving his take on Aaron Rodgers’ first game as a Pittsburgh Steeler . Naturally, it got weird. Matt also discussed breaking news from the galaxy. Thanks to Sigourney Weaver , it’s now confirmed that Pedro Pascal will appear in The…

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Alien: Earth Ep 5 ‘In Space, No One…’ Breakdown + Xeno Outbreak on the Death Star?

This week’s episode opened with Matt holding things down solo, answering Ask Me Anything questions from the community. One standout: Would he still want to explore space after watching Alien: Earth? His answer revealed both caution and curiosity—and maybe a bit of trauma. Matt also shared a quick review of Caught Stealing , calling it a solid, gritty crime drama worth checking out. Then came the…

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Chewbacca vs Boba vs Xenomorph? Plus Alien Earth Episode 4 Deep Dive

This week’s episode kicked off with Matt flying solo, tackling some Ask Me Anything questions from the community. One of the highlights? A classic “what if” scenario— who would survive longer against a Xenomorph on a ship, Chewbacca or Boba Fett? Matt weighed in, and the logic may surprise you. Nick jumped in shortly after and the duo broke down Episode 4 of Alien Earth . The focus this time was…

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Alien Earth Ep. 3 Breakdown, Palpatine vs Xenomorphs, and Ahsoka’s Fate?

This week’s episode was a solo run as Nick took some much-needed vacation time, but Matt kept the show rolling. He kicked things off with Ask Me Anything , answering questions from the community—including one wild fan theory about how Ahsoka might eventually die . Speculation was intense, and the possibilities were darker than you’d think. Matt followed that up with a quick review of Nobody 2 ,…

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Alien Earth Breakdown, Star Wars vs Xenomorphs, and Who Should Direct a Star Wars Movie

This week’s episode delivered big ideas, horror vibes, and a creature crossover that no one asked for—but everyone needed. We kicked things off with Ask Us Anything , featuring a standout question: who would we want to direct a Star Wars movie, and during what timeline? Matt and Nick had very different picks with totally opposite directing styles, which led to a great debate. Matt then reviewed…

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Top 16 Most Shocking Star Wars Plot Twists + Fantastic Four Review

This week’s episode opens with a twist—literally. We kicked things off with Ask Us Anything , where a fan asked which non–Star Wars movie had the biggest plot twist . Let’s just say Matt and Nick had very different answers, both pulling from late ’90s cinematic curveballs that still hit hard today. Matt then reviewed the new Fantastic Four reboot and called it a worthwhile, visually solid entry.…

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The Most Forgettable Star Wars Characters (Disney Era) Part 2 + Donkey Kong Bananza Impressions

This week’s episode kicks off with some great Ask Us Anything questions—including our favorite Star Wars quotes and which ones we think are completely overused. (Looking at you, “MTFBWY”) Matt then reviewed the new 2025 version of I Know What You Did Last Summer . It’s decent, but didn’t quite live up to the original. Both Matt and Nick also shared their early thoughts on the new Switch 2 game…

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The Most Forgettable Star Wars Characters (Pre-Disney Era) + Superman Review & Disaster Movie Talk

This week’s episode blasts off with wild hypotheticals and hot takes across the galaxy. We started with Ask Us Anything, tackling whether classic disaster movie tropes could actually work in the Star Wars universe (asteroid incoming, anyone?), and debated how much speeding is actually acceptable on a galactic highway. Matt then shared his glowing review of James Gunn’s new Superman, calling it one…

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15 George Lucas Mistakes That Changed Star Wars Forever + Jurassic World Rebirth Review

This episode is packed with cereal debates, prehistoric disappointment, and some brutally honest Star Wars talk. We kicked things off with Ask Us Anything, where the community hit us with two very important questions: who actually gets covered by insurance in the Star Wars galaxy, and what is objectively the best way to eat cereal? Trust us, chaos ensued. Then Matt dropped his review of Jurassic…

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Ranking Mandoverse, Sequel & Legends Star Wars Troopers + Boba Fett Recast Talk & New Movie Reviews

This week’s show hits hard with blasters, bots, and Boba recasts. We kicked things off with an Ask Us Anything question that really got us thinking: If Temuera Morrison couldn’t return, who would we cast as Boba Fett in a gritty, John Wick–style Star Wars movie? Our answers might surprise you (and might terrify some of you, too). Next, we dropped into review mode with spoiler-free takes on M3GAN…

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Star Wars Trooper Tier Rankings, Clone Wars Misconceptions & 28 Years Later Review

This week’s episode takes a nostalgic trip through Star Wars history—and some hilarious misconceptions. We opened with Ask Us Anything, where a fan asked what we originally thought “the Clone Wars” were back when we first heard Obi-Wan mention them in A New Hope. Let’s just say… our imaginations went in some wild directions before the Prequels set the record straight. Next up: a spoiler-free…

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Star Wars Land Vehicle Rankings, Dragon Movie Reactions & Our WWE Finisher Moves

This week’s episode was all over the map—in the best possible way. We kicked things off with your Ask Us Anythingquestions, including the all-important one: what would our WWE wrestling names and finishing moves be? Then we jumped into our double feature review segment, starting with early thoughts on the How to Train Your Dragonlive-action remake, followed by a look at Mike Flanagan’s new film…

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Star Wars Starship Tier List + Ballerina, Dangerous Animals, and Switch 2 Reactions

This week’s show is a hyperspace jump through fandom chaos—and we loved every second of it. We kicked things off with Ask Us Anything, where listeners hit us with questions about our earliest childhood memories. Things got real nostalgic, real fast. Then we took a sharp turn into movie talk with quick-fire reviews of Ballerina (yep, the John Wick spinoff), the wild Dangerous Animals movie, and the…

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Andor Season 2 in Review + Fan Questions, Rants, Pee-Wee Love, and a Massive Tech Debacle

We’re back from our two-week break—and wow, this episode had it all. Matt kicked things off with a heartfelt (and slightly chaotic) apology for his now-legendary Discord rant. Then it was time to dive into Ask Us Anything fan questions, ranging from thoughtful to… well, totally unhinged (and we loved every second of it). Things got real when we tried to interview Devin Doty about his stage…

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Andor Season 2’s Perfect Ending, New Death Star Lore, and the More Informed Road to Rogue One

In this episode, we go full throttle into Andor Season 2’s stunning finale arc — Episodes 10–12 — and we’re calling it now: this might be the most perfectly executed ending in all of Star Wars TV. We break down how this arc not only delivered emotional payoff, intense action, and sharp dialogue, but also added incredible new lore about the Death Star, the Rebel Alliance, and Cassian’s final…

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Andor Season 2 Episodes 7–9 Breakdown: How 2 BBY & the Ghorman Massacre Changed the Galaxy

In this episode, we’ve got a lot to cover from the darkest corners of the galaxy. First up, we give our full review and episode rankings for Star Wars: Tales of the Empire – Underworld. From underworld politics to bounty hunter drama, we break down which episodes hit hard, which ones fell flat, and where the series stacks up in the animated lineup. Then we shift gears and go deep into Andor Season…

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