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Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast
by The Nerd Party
Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast is the home of the Parsec Award winning show that ponders the deep meanings and intricate workings of the Saga. It's nothing but pure Star Wars goodness each week!
Episodes
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Star Wars in the Future
Star Wars in the Future. Matt & John field some fan mail, and then discuss where they see the best opportunities for Star Wars to continue to grow and innovate as a franchise while producing quality content. Some ideas they discuss include: - Using streaming on Disney+ for one-shot stories that...
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For the Love of Star Wars
For the Love of Star Wars. Matt & John share a special discussion about their love of Star Wars, how it keeps the show going after all these years, and what they hope to see in the fan base going forward. Instead of a relentless wave of negativity, join them for a positive recharge as they share...
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Darth Vader: A Star Wars Story
Darth Vader: A Star Wars Story. Does the world want a standalone Darth Vader Star Wars Movie? John and Matt debate their hottest takes on whether the OG Dark Lord of the Sith could work as the protagonist of a standalone movie. - Can the thrill sustain itself for two hours? - What is the “why” of…
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The Music of Mandalorian and Grogu
The Music of Mandalorian and Grogu. Matt and John spin up Ludwig Goransson’s score for Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu, the first new Star Wars film soundtrack in a stunning 7 years! With a lot to live up to, and an untested formula for a Star Wars film outing, they look at it from every...
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Book Club: Darksaber
Book Club: Darksaber. John and Matt have re-read the 1995 Star Wars Expanded Universe (Now “Legends”) novel “Darksaber,” and have a fresh review on the work through the lens of hindsight and fan nostalgia. They ask: - Would this hold up for adaptation in the modern era, like Thrawn? - Were…
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Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi
Star Wars: The Ninth Jedi. Matt and John have their full review of The Ninth Jedi, the first full-length Star Wars: Visions series. Was this bold new take on the Star Wars galaxy worthwhile? They ask: - Is canon-adjacent a worthwhile pursuit in a canon-obsessed era? - Did John’s formative…
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Star Wars Publishing Problems
Star Wars Publishing Problems. Inspired by a recent book to a new Barnes & Noble, John asks Matt if his perception lines up with reality. Looking at the Star Wars section of the Sci-Fi area, there was a disturbing sign. Does a lack of new titles and a ton of older “Legends” titles on display show…
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The Crime of Star Wars
The Crime of Star Wars. John and Matt discuss whether Star Wars fans, both casual and devoted, want villains beyond the Empire. Are we ready to explore the criminal underworld’s denizens as our primary antagonists, or do we always want rebellion and empire? They discuss: - Whether criminal Star...
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The World Cup of Star Wars
The World Cup of Star Wars. John and Matt discuss whether there was a dominant sport in the Star Wars galaxy and, if so, what would it look like? They discuss: - How to have so many species compete with each other fairly - What options were there for competition? - Have we seen this sport…
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Darth Vader Runs for Office
Spurred on by a Wordpress blog prompt of the day, John and Matt discuss what it would look like if Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious) suddenly announced he was stepping down and nominating Darth Vader to run in a special election to let the people decide who the next Emperor should be. They…
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Pitching a Stormtrooper Show
Pitching a Stormtrooper Show. John pitches a new show idea to Matt, rooted in the Star Wars galaxy: - Imperial Stormtroopers in need of a new life - Like The Bad Batch, but with a different kind of arc - Keeping in Captain Rex continuity - Using the time to establish the world of the New…
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The Clone Wars Saves the Day
The Clone Wars Saves the Day. Matt and John discuss the massive shift in Star Wars storytelling made possible by the innovative and incredible team that gave us The Clone Wars, and the resistance they faced from the fanbase at the start. They overcame this resistance and conducted a masterclass…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 24: The Return
The Mandalorian Chapter 24: The Return. The final episode of the third season on the Mandalorian, Chapter 24: THE RETURN, tries to wrap up a whole lot, and seems to be a true finale for the entire story. Matt and John explore what may be the final episode EVER of this online series. They look at…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 23: The Spies
The Mandalorian Chapter 23: The Spies. Does Chapter 23 of The Mandalorian, THE SPIES, point the way to a strong season ender? John and Matt explore the points of this episode to discuss: - Whether the spies have enough screentime in the season - If the episode itself is balanced - The limitations...
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. On November 12th, 2019, live action Star Wars returned to the small screen where its previous success was tenuous at best and by the end of its first episode, The Mandalorian had fans hooked! In this episode of Aggressive Negotiations we crossover with The…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 22: Guns for Hire
The Mandalorian Chapter 22: Guns for Hire. Does Chapter 22 of The Mandalorian, GUNS FOR HIRE, deserve its rep as a bad episode? Matt and John explore the mysteries of this episode to uncover: - The heights of outer rim fashion in the Galaxy Far, Far Away - Whether stunt casting works well - If...
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The Mandalorian Chapter 21: The Pirate
The Mandalorian Chapter 21: The Pirate. Episode 21 of The Mandalorian, THE PIRATE, is a great episode hampered by its placement in the season, and a resolution that’s less than satisfying. Ride along in this combat-ready episode for: - Thrilling air battles above Navarro - The fate of Captain...
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Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord. The character of Darth Maul showed up first in The Phantom Menace, a villain of few worlds but one that was forever etched in fans minds as one of the coolest they’d ever seen, which meant he just couldn’t stay dead forever. In this episode of Aggressive…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 20: The Foundling
The Mandalorian Chapter 20: The Foundling. Episode 20 of The Mandalorian, THE FOUNDLING, features a lot of firsts, and explores more of Bo Katan’s religious experience with Din Djarin. It delivers: - Djarin introducing Grogu & the viewers to Mandalorian combat training. - Bo-Katan leading a…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 19: The Convert
The Mandalorian Chapter 19: The Convert. Episode 19 of The Mandalorian, THE CONVERT, promised time to explore Bo Katan’s religious experience with Din Djarin during his dive in “The Mines of Mandalore.” But it takes a sharp left after a thrilling TIE Interceptor battle in space and atmosphere. It...
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The Mandalorian Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore
The Mandalorian Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore. Episode 18 of The Mandalorian, THE MINES OF MANDALORE, delves deep into the bowels of the surprisingly-habitable planet, where machine monsters lurk and barbarian hordes thrive. We also see: - Bo Katan taking her next steps on a journey of faith…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 17: The Apostate
The Mandalorian Chapter 17: The Apostate. Episode 17 of The Mandalorian, THE APOSTATE, brings Mando back to the Covert with Grogu as he seeks absolution for having removed his helmet and the show seeks to restart after a long hiatus. We also learn: - Navarro has changed a lot - Tatooine is the...
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The Mandalorian Chapter 16: The Rescue
The Mandalorian Chapter 16: The Rescue. Episode 16 of The Mandalorian, THE RESCUE, stages the intense mission to grab Grogu from the clutches of Moff Gideon, and features: - A diverse cast of heroes and villains - A showcase of Dark Troopers - The tight pacing of director Peyton Reed - Some of…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 15: The Believer
The Mandalorian Chapter 15: The Believer. Episode 15 of The Mandalorian, THE BELIEVER, stages a bold chapter involving movie homages, fan favorite characters, and more…including:- A clear tribute to The Wages of Fear, a 1954 French Film-Noir classic - The nature of Miggs Mayfeld’s antagonism…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 14: The Tragedy
The Mandalorian Chapter 14: The Tragedy. Matt & John endure THE TRAGEDY in The Mandalorian, breaking down all the aspects of Chapter 14, as this latest installment in the “Mandoverse” - Travels to a planet with deep ties to Star Wars and gaming lore, Tython - Brings Boba Fett back into action…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 13: The Jedi
The Mandalorian Chapter 14: The Jedi. As we continue our countdown to The Mandalorian & Grogu, John & Matt celebrate the Season 2 episode of The Mandalorian, Chapter 13: The Jedi. This episode ties the lore of the Star Wars galaxy ever closer together as Ahsoka Tano joins live action, and we…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 12: The Siege
The Mandalorian Chapter 13: The Siege. Counting down to The Mandalorian & Grogu, Matt & John delve into the Season 2 episode of The Mandalorian, Chapter 12: The Siege. We learn the Empire is not dormant at all, but rather active in trying to resurrect itself…and maybe someone else! Host John…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 11: The Heiress
The Mandalorian Chapter 11: The Heiress. As we continue our countdown to The Mandalorian & Grogu, Matt & John delve into the third episode of Season 2 of The Mandalorian, Chapter 11: The Heiress. This episode roots the series even further into the larger Star Wars lore, bringing in Bo-Katan…
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The Mandalorian Chapter 10: The Passenger
The Mandalorian Chapter 10: The Passenger. As we continue our countdown to The Mandalorian & Grogu, Matt & John delve into the next episode of Season 2 of The Mandalorian, Chapter 10: The Passenger. Leaving Tatooine, we take on a slow passage through space. Along the way we encounter a frozen...
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The Mandalorian Chapter 9: The Marshal
The Mandalorian Chapter 9: The Marshal. As we race toward the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, Matt & John revisit Season 2 of The Mandalorian, starting with the season premiere episode. Chapter 9: The Marshal takes us back to Tatooine where we experience a new adventure centered around a…
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Galactic Companies, Galactic Problems
Galactic Companies, Galactic Problems. Running a company’s tough. Running a galaxy-wide company’s got to be near impossible with all the different considerations and concerns you have to navigate. John & Matt spend this week wondering about how companies would have to navigate burdensome and...
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What if Dooku Played to Win?
What if Dooku Played to Win? Was Dooku’s big mistake that he didn’t play to win? John and Matt wonder about how and when Dooku failed as a Sith apprentice and how he could have won. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the...
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Star Wars: Rise of Filoni
Star Wars: Rise of Filoni. Now that Lucasfilm has Dave Filoni as a new leader, John & Matt chat about the opportunities for a new Star Wars era of storytelling and audience engagement. They also debate if Disney has smartly set him up for success by installing him at a critical point when so many...
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Build Batuu Better
Build Batuu Better. Now that Disney is updating Batuu at Galaxy’s Edge, Matt & John discuss what they should do to make the most of this legendary opportunity to revisit and enhance the signature Star Wars theme park experience! You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind…
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Star Wars History
Star Wars History. Obi-Wan Kenobi famously counseled Luke that “many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.” Our own points of view are also shaped by our understanding of history and how it’s taught to us. With that in mind, Matt and John explore how the varying...
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Writing in Star Wars
Writing in Star Wars. It’s hard enough reading Aurebesh, the onscreen universal language of #StarWars. But what was it like to write it, and further…how do you read ancient texts from a thousand thousand worlds in a galaxy full of tech that talks back and uses universal characters? John & Matt…
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An Alternate Episode VIII
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…
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10 Years of The Force Awakening
10 Years of The Force Awakening. Ten years after Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the franchise finds itself again at a crossroads. So we decided re-examine our reactions and memories to the 2-billion-dollar behemoth film event, with the benefit of hindsight on everything that came after and the...
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THX-401K
THX-401K. How does retirement planning work in the Star Wars galaxy? When could anyone retire from being a stormtrooper, or what pension plans were there for factory workers on Corellia? Your friends at Aggressive Negotiations, Matt & John, explore everything from the likelihood of insane stock...
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Thanksgungan 2025
Thanksgungan 2025. It’s time for THANKSGUNGAN! Matt & John have a long list of what they’re most thankful for from Star Wars in 2025, from anniversary celebrations to fresh content they found to be delightful and well made. What are you most thankful for from everyone’s favorite Force-filled...
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Issue 415: Blue Glow Binders
Blue Glow Binders. The issue this week for Aggressive Negotiations is…those funky binders that they put on Force users in the Star Wars galaxy! John & Matt have always wondered how and WHY they worked, when the Force is in all living things and Force users have the ability to tap into, and…
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Issue 414: A New Hope for 2026
A New Hope for 2026. In this special episode of Aggressive Negotiations, John & Matt explore what appears to be hampering Star Wars’ success in 2025: the corporate mindset! Has Lucasfilm been lost in a byzantine mess of board meeting profit discussions, causing new projects to falter and promises...
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Galaxy of Terror
Galaxy of Terror. Inspired by Spooky Season, John and Matt discuss the story possibilities of scary stories in the Star Wars Galaxy Far, Far Away! With a thousand thousand worlds spread across the expanse and joined by hyperspace lanes, what would a ghost story look like? Would Force Ghosts and...
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Galaxies, Portals, and…Sybok?
Galaxies, Portals, and…Sybok?. John and Matt discuss the story possibilities of the new galaxy shown in the Ahsoka series. They look at where we’ve gone so far, the clues and hints that exist already in the Clone Wars animated series, and the possibilities to weave it an important role in the...
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The Importance of 1997
The Importance of 1997. Matt and John discuss the impact and importance of the Star Wars Special Edition’s release in 1997, and why it was such a successful and important move for George Lucas and Lucasfilm, and the franchise as a whole. They discuss memories, nostalgia, bold experiments, and…
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Quis est Snoke?
It’s been long enough! John and Matt try to figure out WHO Snoke was before we encountered him in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Lawrence Kasdan dropped a hint in The Force Awakens press tours that there was a history to the character, but it seems we’ll never get it. So John and Matt put on their...
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Star Wars Political Talk
Star Wars Political Talk. Matt & John discuss how free the political speech of that Galaxy Far, Far Away was (or wasn’t), and how it would have been disbursed. Did the Empire tolerate political dissent for its own nefarious goals? Did people get arrested for sharing controversial content? They...
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Greetings from Coruscant Park
Greetings from Coruscant Park. John & Matt discuss whether there were Theme Parks in the Star Wars galaxy far, far away! They agree there must have been, but what did they look like? How can you bring a thrill to beings who travel through hyperspace? What kind of waivers did you need to sign to...
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Why Did Vader Fly Away?
Why Did Vader Fly Away? John & Matt discuss the possible reasons Darth Vader kept flying away from Yavin 4 after gaining control of his ship at the end of the original Star Wars. In light of the might displayed at the end of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, why didn’t we see Vader strike back a…
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Galen’s Revenge
Galen’s Revenge. John & Matt ponder why the Death Star even had a trash compactor in the first place, and chat about possible reasons to justify it, in the way that it exists. They stumble on one idea that’s just poetic enough to make sense, disturbing enough to be possible, and at the same time...
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