EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 57 MIN
An Alternate Episode VIII
from Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast · host The Nerd Party
An Alternate Episode VIII.Ten years ago, in movie theaters down the street….Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens relaunched the franchise with insane box office returns, a galaxy load of goodwill, and the promise of questions answered in the NEXT episode. But many were bewildered by the path they wandered down in Episode VIII.Jedi Masters Matt and John, joined by their fellow Jedi Master Yancy, have meditated deeply to open the doorway of the past and explore what THE LAST JEDI could have been if they had been in the writers room. Removing racing stripes is the first change. New ships are everywhere.Regardless of how much you loved Episode VIII, or even if you didn’t, this issue of AGGRESSIVE NEGOTIATIONS promises you a lot of fun as three lifelong fans dedicate themselves to opening the mystery boxes JJ Abrams left behind to share what they thought could be inside….HostsJohn Mills and Matthew RushingYou’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!Send us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple PodcastsMake sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!
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An Alternate Episode VIII.Ten years ago, in movie theaters down the street….Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens relaunched the franchise with insane box office returns, a galaxy load of goodwill, and the promise of questions answered in the NEXT episode. But many were bewildered by the path they wandered down in Episode VIII.Jedi Masters Matt and John, joined by their fellow Jedi Master Yancy, have meditated deeply to open the doorway of the past and explore what THE LAST JEDI could have been if they had been in the writers room. Removing racing stripes is the first change. New ships are everywhere.Regardless of how much you loved Episode VIII, or even if you didn’t, this issue of AGGRESSIVE NEGOTIATIONS promises you a lot of fun as three lifelong fans dedicate themselves to opening the mystery boxes JJ Abrams left behind to share what they thought could be inside….HostsJohn Mills and Matthew RushingYou’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!Send us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple PodcastsMake sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!
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