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Star Wars Loose Canon
by Nick Oswald, Chris Higgins, Patrick Ebersole , Alex Lowe
Why aren't droids allowed in Mos Eisley Cantina? How does hyperspace travel work? What's so special about Endor? The Star Wars Loose Canon podcast answers these questions and many more. We're just three dudes with a breadth of Star Wars knowledge and severe penchants for snark. Our job is to bring you this information (without dying first), making it both accessible for new fans and rich enough for fanboys to engage. Come for the bad puns, stay for the petulant Emperor impressions.
Episodes
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Knights of the Old Republic Analysis Pt. 3: Breaking Down the Villians
The Knights of the Old Republic's characters are what make it the strongest Star Wars video game series of all time. Even though the combat model, graphics, and RPG elements are somewhat archaic, the characters, including the villains, stands the test of time. In fact, I challenge anyone in the...
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Knights of the Old Republic Analysis Pt. 2: The Exile's Lovers
The Exile might be the most charismatic Jedi the galaxy has ever known, effortlessly drawing many followers. While this was useful in attracting the devotion of his allies, it also brought in opportunities for romance. The Brothers Krynn and Loose Canon decide on which characters are most...
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Why Revan and Bastila Should NOT Be Together
The Brothers Krynn, along with Chris, discuss the romance options in Knights of the Old Republic. Do Revan and Bastila belong together, or is their relationship born purely of circumstance?
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Chains of Custody - the Legacy of the Skywalker Lightaber, Darksaber, and Millenium Falcon
The Skywalker Lightsaber is not exactly Excalibur or the Ring of Power, offering enhanced abilities to its wielder. It is an important item in the Star Wars universe, but it's not clear exactly how. Nick and Chris discuss how significant Anakin's lightsaber is to the Star Wars universe. They also...
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The Kenobi Timeline Pt 8: the Return of the Sith
The Brothers Krynn return to share their fan fiction, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known...
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Andor Season 2 Review
Nick, Chris, and long-time guest Zack Wildman review season 2 of Andor! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://www.magicmind.com/swlc now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase with code…
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Thoughts on Andor and What Makes for Great Star Wars
Chris and Joe from The Brothers Krynn discuss season 2 of Andor and what we did and didn't like about it. They also dive into: Season 2's controversial scene Problems with the Extended Universe The baffling mishandling of Luke post- OT Why Han and Leia are the best Sci-Fi couple Want more energy...
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The Kenobi Timeline Pt. 7 with the Brothers Krynn
The Brothers Krynn return to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with...
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The Most Dangerous Characters in Star Wars!
Some will ignite the flames of rebellion, others will hold a blaster to your back when you least suspect. Whether they are leading the charge of battle or playing the puppetmaster, these characters are the most dangerous in the galaxy. Our hosts rank the most dangerous characters in Star Wars…
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The Kenobi Timeline Pt. 6 with the Brothers Krynn
The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially...
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Going Rogue
Was Rogue One a Star Wars hit? Or was it Just better than all the other bantha poodoo? Andor season 2 is coming up soon, so Nick and Chris revisit Rogue One and discuss how we feel about it after all these years. They also react to the new Andor S2 trailer! Want more energy and essential vitamins...
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The Kenobi Timeline Part 5
The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially...
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Normalize Heir to the Empire
If everyone just listened to Loose Canon the world would be a better place! During this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the weird phenomenon of people insisting on "normalizing" everyday things people do that are mildly outside of the norm. In the back half of the episode, our hosts share their...
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Essential Clone Wars: Rebels in Ryloth
In this arc, we are introduced to an important family in Star Wars and see how Ryloth fits into the bigger picture. Ryloth is one of the more hotly contested planets in the galaxy consisting of political intrigue, heroism, and explosive battles. The Ryloth arc occurs in season 1 episodes 19-21.…
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The Kenobi Timeline Part 1 with The Brothers Krynn
The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially...
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The Kenobi Timeline Part 4 with the Brothers Krynn
The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially...
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No Red Dye in my Skeleton Crew
Skeleton Crew is red dye-free, making it safe for consumption for US citizens, including RFK Jr who once wrestled a grizzly bear with one hand tied behind his back. That's right, the SWLC has declared Skeleton Crew to be 100% non-GMO, seed oil, and DEI-free. Jacked, tan, freedom-loving,...
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Joruus C'baoth and Hybrid Work
On today's episode, Chris shares his thoughts on an early interaction between Grand Admiral Thrawn and Joruus C'baoth in Heir to the Empire a novel by Timothy Zahn. Their conversation reveals much about their personalities, how they view power, and what it means to be sovereign. Chris also dives...
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The Kenobi Timeline Part 3 with the Brothers Krynn
The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share part 3 of their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly,...
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Assembling a Crew for the Perfect Star Wars Adventure!
Our hosts are assembling a crew! With a budget of $15, they must choose from a list of pilots, gunners, wise persons, annoying kids, droids, and wild cards to complete their crew. This task is fraught with conundrums - will they spend up for OT Obi-Wan or settle with ST Old Luke for a mere $1?…
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Join the Rebellion!
After leaving the Empire, Nick tries to persuade Chris to join the rebellion by demonstrating all of its amazing perks such as being very "lived-in," getting to commit acts of terrorism, and open floor plans! Does his appeal get Chris to switch sides? Find out! Get Magic Mind at 50% off with the...
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The Kenobi Timeline Part 2 with the Brothers Krynn
The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share part 2 of their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly,...
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JOIN THE EMPIRE
Your planet has just been invaded ahem liberated by the Empire and you now have the option to join their army or face the consequences. What will you do? The answer is simple. You will join the Empire to bring peace, order, and justice to the galaxy! Want more energy and essential vitamins for…
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Christopher Nolan and Batman fans, this episode is for you - we rank the Dark Knight trilogy movies! Our hosts Chris and Nick differ widely in their takes. Plus, learn what the heroes and villains have in common in this deep analytical dive into The Dark Knight Rises and The Empire Strikes Back!...
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Our Top 5 Star Wars Sound Effects
Ranking the top things that go VROOM in the Star Wars universe. Nick and Chris thought they had an easy topic on their hands but put a surprising amount of thought into each of their personal top 5 choices. Our hosts chose slightly different criteria for their lists: 10 seconds or less Nothing…
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The Brothers Krynn Interview
Chris interviews Joe and Dan from The Brothers Krynn. They are fantasy authors and reviewers of all sorts of topics from the universes of Star Wars to Conan the Barbarian, Kull the King, Krynn of Dragonlance, Zelda, Warcraft/WoW, Westeros, and of course Tolkien's Middle-Earth universe. Listen to...
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Nick Reviews The Acolyte
Nick puts on his conspiracy theory hat to tell Chris about his disturbing discovery about the Cars franchise. Later in the show, Nick reviews The Acolyte and tries to convince Chris to watch it. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit...
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Nightsisters! Assaj Ventress Plots Zabrakian Revenge
Welcome to the Essential Clone Wars series where we review major arcs from Star Wars the Clone Wars! This arc ushers in the Nightsisters from season 3 episodes 12-14. Will Mother Talzin and the Nightsister's aid be enough to settle the score against Count Dooku? Find out in today's episode! Want...
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Death Trap Arc - Boba Fett's Origin Story
We continue our Essential Clone Wars series on today's episode with the Death Trap Arc which concludes season 2. In this arc, you will witness Boba Fett attempting to exact vengeance on Mace Windu for the death of his father, Jango. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to...
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ILM Propaganda Pt. 2
The boys discuss episodes 4-6 of the Light and Magic documentary on Disney+! Listen along as Nick and Chris chat about the great leap from practical effects to CGI in films like Jurassic Park and the Phantom Menace. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your...
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ILM Propaganda Pt. 1
Nick and Chris are BACK to Star Wars once again with a brief discussion on the movie Civil War (and the chances of a real one happening). Then our hosts discuss the first 3 episodes of the Light and Magic documentary on Disney+. As much as our hosts were impressed by the accomplishments of...
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'Takes' of the Jedi
In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the highs and lows of Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire. Each miniseries tells untold stories of characters like Count Dooku, Barriss Offee, and Morgan Elsbeth. Listen now to see how our hosts' perspective on these characters has changed after...
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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace
Happy belated Star Wars Day! Our hosts Nick Oswald and Chris Higgins recall their first viewings of The Phantom Menace and remember how their fandom has changed since the early 2000s. Listen as Nick walks us through the timeline of fan reception of one of the most polarizing Star Wars movies and...
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Death Watch Arc - Kicking off the Battle for Mandalore! | Essential Clone Wars
In this Essential Clone Wars series episode, I review the Death Watch arc. These episodes happen during Season 2 episodes 12-14. Listen in to learn how the battle for Mandalore gets kicked off with Death Watch, the Mandalorians, the Sith, and Obi-Wan and Anakin all in the mix!
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Essential Clone Wars: Geonosis
Welcome to part 4 of the Essential Clone Wars series! In today's episode we review the Geonosis arc spanning season 2 episodes 5-8. This is a memorable arc for its variety and unexpected narrative, ranging from sprawling battles to horror genre-inspired suspense and action. If you are curious to...
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Essential Clone Wars: Malevolence
This is the first in a multi-episode series where we review the essential arcs of The Clone Wars TV show! The Malevolence arc occurs in season 1 episodes 2-4. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-by-play of the biggest moments of...
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Ahsoka and the True Meaning of Balance
Your co-hosts Chris and Nick return to discuss our favorite moments, standout performances, and lore ramifications of the new Disney+ show Ahsoka. You'll also hear our thoughts on how Ahsoka sheds new light on major themes of Star Wars. Listen now and you'll also hear about Magic Mind, the…
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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 3
This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 3 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! (Sorry for the delay on publishing this episode!) Check out more from Rob:...
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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 2
This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 2 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact...
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Star Wars 1313 - LucasArts' Last Gasp
LucasArts was one of the most successful video game developers of the 80s and 90s, delivering several classics such as Pipe Dream (1989), The Secret of Monkey Island (1990), Day of the Tentacle (1993), and X-wing versus TIE Fighter (1997). But in the 2000s LucasArts struggled to maintain its...
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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 1
This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com...
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The Trade Federation or Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels
Today's episode discusses the play, The Trade Federation or Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels. You can catch the next performance at the Otherworld Theatre in Chicago, Il from April 28th to May 13th on Fridays and Saturdays. We are joined by the writer of the play, Andy...
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Dark and Gritty Canon
Do it again, but this time darker and grittier. We tell the story of Star Wars Underworld, a canceled TV show that would take place after the events of Revenge of the Sith, and discuss its impact on the Star Wars universe.
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Andor Review + Trivia
Star Wars explores uncharted territory with Andor, a very character-driven narrative in live-action. Its viewership is believed to be lower than The Mandalorian's and Obi-Wan Kenobi, but fans raved about this series's first season. Chris Higgins, Zack Wildman, Storm Duper, and Nick Oswald discuss...
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What if Star Wars Made a Horror Movie?
Zack Wildman returns to the show to share three amazingly spooky creepypastas along with guest Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars. Our host Chris Higgins pitches a horror movie set in the Star Wars universe where in an alternate timeline, Obi-Wan is killed by Darth Maul instead of Qui-Gon Jinn.…
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Unexpected Character Archetypes of Star Wars
Writers use character archetypes to help simplify and structure their narratives. They aid in emphasizing characters' various dimensions and streamline the plot when used effectively. In today's episode, our hosts Chris Higgins, Zack Wildman, and Storm Duper discuss their favorite archetypes and...
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Star Wars' Biggest Retcons
If Star Wars is (in)famous for anything, it's for its retcons. For better or worse, LucasFilm has changed the content, and we are not just talking about Legends. Listen as our hosts Chris Higgins and Zack Wildman discuss the most impactful retcons in the franchise and what they mean. Watch us...
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Obi Wan Kenobi Theory - You Can Stop at Anytime
Nick Oswald is back (!) to share his theory about our favorite new Star Wars series on Disney+. Buckle up buckaroos, this one's deep, man.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3 Review
In this episode, I review the first three episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+.
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Why Millennials Love Star Wars
I think we take it for granted that so many millennials are fans of Star Wars even though we weren't alive when the original trilogy was released. This episode examines how LucasFilm created so many fans out of Generation Y. Watch us record these live, subscribe here:...
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Why aren't droids allowed in Mos Eisley Cantina? How does hyperspace travel work? What's so special about Endor? The Star Wars Loose Canon podcast answers these questions and many more. We're just three dudes with a breadth of Star Wars knowledge and severe penchants for snark. Our job is to bring you this information (without dying first), making it both accessible for new fans and rich enough for fanboys to engage. Come for the bad puns, stay for the petulant Emperor impressions.
HOSTED BY
Nick Oswald, Chris Higgins, Patrick Ebersole , Alex Lowe
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