EPISODE · Apr 10, 2020 · 1H 29M
What was it like experiencing Star Wars for the first time (and why can't Star Wars recapture that feeling)?
from WhoDatJedi Podcast · host whodatjedi
On the 22nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by another special guest, Aaron's older brother Brian. He offers a new perspective for the show, specifically what it was like to be a 10-year-old when the first Star Wars movie came out. He discusses that experience and offers his thoughts on the newer material in the saga. The group also talks about Ahsoka's growing prominence in the universe and debuts a new feature: Aaron finally watches it. For this initial installment, they talk about "Iron Man" ... and how the MCU and the Star Wars universe seem to be having varying degrees of success of "capturing the magic." If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, or Google Play! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music! --- Related: J.J. Abrams’ Editor Still Feels Very Strongly About ‘Last Jedi’ Consciously Undoing ‘Star Wars’
What this episode covers
On the 22nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by another special guest, Aaron's older brother Brian. He offers a new perspective for the show, specifically what it was like to be a 10-year-old when the first Star Wars movie came out. He discusses that experience and offers his thoughts on the newer material in the saga. The group also talks about Ahsoka's growing prominence in the universe and debuts a new feature: Aaron finally watches it. For this initial installment, they talk about "Iron Man" ... and how the MCU and the Star Wars universe seem to be having varying degrees of success of "capturing the magic." If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, or Google Play! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp DonkeysVisit their website for more of their music! --- Related: J.J. Abrams’ Editor Still Feels Very Strongly About ‘Last Jedi’ Consciously Undoing ‘Star Wars’
NOW PLAYING
What was it like experiencing Star Wars for the first time (and why can't Star Wars recapture that feeling)?
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Jan 2, 2026 ·47m
Dec 21, 2025 ·46m