EPISODE · May 7, 2025 · 2H 46M
MIDMEN - Episode 9: Growing Up Star Wars From Childhood To Adulthood
from MidMen · host Paul Shirey, Sean Coyle
In this special May the 4th (ish) episode, MidMen finally gives in to the Force. Paul is joined by long-time friend and Star Wars savant Brian Hall as they dive headfirst into what it meant to grow up in the golden age of Star Wars — from the original trilogy’s magic, to midnight showings of the prequels, to the avalanche of content in the Disney+ era.They trade childhood stories about action figures, waiting in line for movies, and how their perspective has changed as they unpack how the Special Editions, Prequels, and Sequels shaped their generation. There’s honest critique, deep fandom love, and a few spicy takes on where the franchise is heading.Also in this episode:Star Wars Trivia Showdown (spoiler: someone forgets a droid’s name)Would You Rather: Star Wars Edition — including the question no man dares answer about which Leia they "prefer"A debate on whether Star Wars can be saved — or should be left to fossilize in carboniteNostalgic, hilarious, and surprisingly insightful, this one’s for the Force-sensitive midlifers out there who remember the smell of a freshly cracked Kenner figure and still kinda hate sand.
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In this special May the 4th (ish) episode, MidMen finally gives in to the Force. Paul is joined by long-time friend and Star Wars savant Brian Hall as they dive headfirst into what it meant to grow up in the golden age of Star Wars — from the original trilogy’s magic, to midnight showings of the prequels, to the avalanche of content in the Disney+ era.They trade childhood stories about action figures, waiting in line for movies, and how their perspective has changed as they unpack how the Special Editions, Prequels, and Sequels shaped their generation. There’s honest critique, deep fandom love, and a few spicy takes on where the franchise is heading.Also in this episode:Star Wars Trivia Showdown (spoiler: someone forgets a droid’s name)Would You Rather: Star Wars Edition — including the question no man dares answer about which Leia they "prefer"A debate on whether Star Wars can be saved — or should be left to fossilize in carboniteNostalgic, hilarious, and surprisingly insightful, this one’s for the Force-sensitive midlifers out there who remember the smell of a freshly cracked Kenner figure and still kinda hate sand.
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