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WhoDatJedi Podcast — 267 episodes

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1

How do you get better with a lightsaber? We asked an expert

2

Trying to make sense of 'Avengers: Doomsday' and ComicCon

3

Favorite guilty pleasure sports movies

4

New Star Wars movie? Time to re-rank our favorite Star Wars films!

5

'The Mandalorian and Grogu': 3 good things, 2 bad things, and 1 thing we have questions about

6

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' -- What's all the fuss about?

7

Maul -- Shadow Lord ... was Season 1 a success?

8

'Maul -- Shadow Lord' is slowly building its world

9

Is 'Maul' just another animated Star Wars TV show, or can it be more?

10

What are some of the best movies that avoid the sequel trap?

11

Kiss, Marry, Kill ... Star Wars style

12

Yes, 'Andor' Season 2 is great. But WHY is it great?

13

The Oscar for Best Star Wars go to ...

14

Did everyone watch 'Ahsoka' wrong? Plus our predictions for Season 2!

15

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' trailer: Did it get the job done?

16

What are our favorite movie scores NOT composed by John Williams?

17

Maul, Rian Johnson, joyless jerks, and Stranger Things -- probably no overarching theme there, but whatever

18

There's new leadership at Lucasfilm ... let's discuss it!

19

Our favorite things of 2025

20

What would be on your Star Wars project wish list?

21

Fantastic Four is weird, but in a good way

22

Visions Season 3: How best to consume/think about Star Wars anime

23

What are the saddest moments in Star Wars?

24

What is your favorite guilty pleasure movie?

25

WHAT THE WHAT re: Adam Driver's Ben Solo project (and some Rebuild the Galaxy talk)

26

The best sounds in Star Wars are ...

27

Live TV discussion: 'The Mandalorian' Chapter 9

28

'The Mandalorian and Grogu' and 'Starfighter': Some very good reasons to be excited for Star Wars again

29

What are the worst pieces of nostalgia bait in current pop culture?

30

Who are your favorite villains in Star Wars?

31

A revisit and defense of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'

32

'Knights of the Old Republic' -- does it deserve its reputation?

33

Awards for 'Andor,' a review of 'Lost Stars,' and why Obi-Wan Kenobi is such a great character

34

'Ironheart' is bringing the grief, the trolling, and a controversial ending

35

Let's unpack 'It's the best Star Wars since Empire!' re: 'Andor'

36

Spaceballs: The Live Movie Discussion

37

Let's talk about 'Andor' being the most feminist Star Wars we've ever had

38

The review catchup show: 'Tales of the Underworld,' 'Light & Magic,' and 'Thunderbolts'

39

The rapid (too rapid?) conclusion of 'Andor' Season 2

40

Is 'Andor' Season 2 TOO bleak?

41

'Andor' Season 2 is seeing no dropoff so far

42

Live TV discussion: 'Andor' Episode 12

43

Previewing Star Wars Celebration 2025 -- What surprises might be in store?

44

How will Season 2 of 'Andor' tie into 'Rebels?'

45

Is Disney Star Wars good or bad? Let's score every project!

46

Star Wars news reaction: Mando season 4, Kathleen Kennedy's partial retirement and an 'Andor' season 2 trailer

47

Reviewing 'Dark Disciple' and 'Star Wars: Rebellion'

48

Which Star Wars characters would put together a good football team?

49

'Heir to the Empire' and the original Thrawn trilogy

50

Live TV discussion: 'The Mandalorian' Chapter 1

51

Star Wars' 'Skeleton Crew' marches to its own beat ... to its credit (Episodes 5, 6, 7, & 8 discussion)

52

Our favorite things of 2024

53

How is 'Skeleton Crew' getting it right by keeping things simple? (Episodes 3 & 4 discussion)

54

'Skeleton Crew': Space Goonies (Episodes 1 & 2 discussion)

55

Our big John Williams tribute

56

How 'Agatha All Along' recreates a classic in a fun new way

57

Should the Star Wars OT era get more movies/TV?

58

Let's get personal: What's your favorite Star Wars memorabilia?

59

Ranking Disney's Marvel TV shows (and a LOT of news)

60

Reviewing 'Agatha All Along' and 'Rebuild the Galaxy'

61

'Attack of the Clones': The Sammy Sosa of Star Wars movies

62

Star Wars and politics and 'The Acolyte' being canceled

63

D23 2024 and the oncoming train of entertainment

64

Top five Star Wars TV shows (and Dr. Doom too)

65

'The Acolyte': At least you tried

66

Let's talk about the final revelations of 'The Acolyte'

67

'The Acolyte" has a flair for the dramatic

68

Celebrating 200 with a look back at some of our best episodes

69

'The Acolyte' doesn't have to be all good or all bad

70

Star Wars influences: 'Road to Perdition'

71

X-Men '97: Finding the balance between keeping the magic alive and delivering something new

72

'Tales of the Empire': Star Wars giving us the unexpected

73

'Bad Batch' is over ... what did we all think?

74

'Outlaws' ... UGH ... Also, two more episodes to go: Place your bets on how 'Bad Batch' will end!

75

How to write a nerd-culture blog with your significant other and other valuable life lessons

76

'Bad Batch' is still offering the occasional surprise, but will it stick the landing?

77

Reacting to 'The Acolyte' trailer and other news

78

Dismissing the idea of the filler episode in 'Bad Batch'

79

'Bad Batch' Season 3 is on point

80

Derek Bridges interview: Filmmaking, 'The Man in the Red Beret,' and passion

81

'Bad Batch' might be cloning itself and other shows to tell us more about the Clones

82

The Great Big Ridiculous STAR WARS DRAFT

83

'Bad Batch' and 'Dark Forces': Troop experimentation for galactic gain

84

New movie, 'The Mandalorian & Grogu,' is coming ... let's discuss!

85

Chewbacchus 2024

86

Previewing Star Wars television in 2024

87

Our favorite things of 2023

88

A case can easily be made for ’The Marvels’ ... and we make it

89

News roundup: Pedro Pascal, Bob Iger, Dave Filoni ... and a ’Loki’ review too!

90

Can you reboot Star Wars? And how is the strike truly affecting things right now?

91

Live movie discussion: ’Return of the Jedi’

92

What are the spookiest moments in Star Wars?

93

Assessing Star Wars television: Where are we right now, and where should we be going?

94

Did ’Ahsoka’ stick the landing? (Part 8 discussion)

95

’Ahsoka’ is showing us a bunch of weirdos ... but why? (Part 7 discussion)

96

On stories and storytelling in ’Ahsoka’ (Part 6 discussion)

97

’Ahsoka’ is a gift to ’Rebels’ and ’Clone Wars’ fans (Part 5 discussion)

98

’Ahsoka’ starting to drop some ’holy crap’ moments (Part 4 discussion)

99

’Ahsoka’ setting a standard in overall quality (Part 3 discussion)

100

’Ahsoka’ hitting the right notes early (Parts 1& 2 discussion)

101

Live SW TV commentary: ’Rebels’ Season 4, Episode15

102

A deep (really deep) dive on Galactic Starcruiser

103

Live SW TV commentary: ’Rebels’ Season 4, Episodes 13-14

104

Live SW TV commentary: ’Rebels’ Season 4, Episodes 11-12

105

Live SW TV commentary: ’Rebels’ Season 4, Episodes 9-10

106

’Ahsoka’ is nearly here; let’s break down the trailer!

107

What do you do with Finn (if he returns)? Also, some thoughts on ’Disney Gallery’ and ’Secret Invasion’

108

Gray Jedi: What makes them appealing and/or infuriating as a concept?

109

What can cosplaying do for you? (plus a new Con is coming to the Gulf Coast!)

110

#MakeSolo2Happen ... Okay, so what is that going to look like?

111

Content going away on Disney Plus, ’Star Wars Visions’ being important, and GOTG3 getting it right

112

Who are the best droids in Star Wars?

113

Reviewing Season 3 of ’The Mandalorian’

114

On Captain Marvel and trolls and ’The Mandalorian’ Season 3 finale

115

Star Wars Celebration: 3 new movies and so much more

116

’The Mandalorian’ is a ball of cameos right now ... is that okay?

117

There is a LOT to talk about in Star Wars right now ... so let’s do that!

118

Faith vs. dogma in ’The Mandalorian’

119

’Bad Batch’ is coming into its own

120

’The Mandalorian’ is going new places by taking us home

121

Debating time jumps in ’The Mandalorian’ (plus a review of Pensacon)

122

What parts of Star Wars would you delete forever?

123

Thinking about the concepts of ’Tribes’ in Star Wars

124

What are we wanting from Season 3 of ’The Mandalorian?’

125

Jazz Fest, Fan Expo New Orleans, and the topic of isolation in ’The Bad Batch’

126

’The Bad Batch’ returns ... but where are we headed?

127

Our favorite things of 2022

128

A (nerdy) conversation with New Orleans city councilperson JP Morrell

129

’Tales of the Jedi:’ An opportunity for expansion?

130

How does Andor affect others ... and how do they affect him?

131

Leadership in ’Andor’ is taking many forms

132

’Andor’ is both a timeless and timely story right now

133

The themes of power and class in ’Andor’

134

’Andor’ is so stupidly good

135

What actually makes ’Andor’ a series for adults?

136

’Andor’ might be the ’grown-up’ Star Wars you’ve been looking for

137

Is ’Andor’ going to rule?

138

How important are trailers in Star Wars culture?

139

The most underrated things in Star Wars

140

Do some scenes ”ruin” Star Wars ... and which ones?

141

Live movie discussion: ’A New Hope’

142

What’s coming up in the world of geek?

143

The history of hating Star Wars

144

Is the MCU entering its own Multiverse of Madness?

145

How does ’Obi-Wan Kenobi” make the Stars Wars universe better (and worse)?

146

Obi-Wan Kenobi, Episodes 5 & 6: Yes, this will do quite nicely

147

Obi-Wan Kenobi, Episode 4: This is classic Star Wars (whether you like it or not)

148

Obi-Wan Kenobi, Episode 3: The return of a horror icon

149

Star Wars Celebration, ’Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ Galaxy’s Edge & Moses Ingram

150

Vanity Fair offers a clearer picture of where Star Wars is headed

151

Who are the best characters in Star Wars?

152

Star Wars Celebration preview: What’s coming up for Star Wars?

153

The BatMEN

154

Thor, Dr. Strange, and doing your summer reading

155

Let’s talk about the new Lego Star Wars video game

156

How would you recast the original Star Wars?

157

Live movie discussion: ‘Revenge of the Sith’

158

’Obi-Wan Kenobi’ trailer breakdown

159

Star Wars prison (aka Galactic Starcruiser)

160

The Book of Boba Fett is ...?

161

Coming at Star Wars fresh: how does that change things? Also, more SW Mardi Gras!

162

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 7: In the sandbox

163

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 6: We’re off the rails, but who cares?

164

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 5: The MandaFettian

165

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 4: Kill Bill

166

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 3: Looks matter

167

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 2: Finding a new outlook

168

The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 1: How to be a leader

169

Best of 2021: Our Favorite Things

170

What can fans expect from ‘The Book of Boba Fett‘?

171

Rey, Finn and Poe: Can we (really) expect them to make a return?

172

Alex Rawls: What do Christmas songs have in common with Star Wars?

173

‘Book of Boba Fett‘ trailer and politics in Star Wars

174

Anakin is back ... How is this a good thing?

175

How do the sequels enhance the original Star Wars trilogy?

176

Why do we collect stuff?

177

How do the prequels enhance the original Star Wars trilogy?

178

What makes Saw Gerrera a special character in Star Wars?

179

‘Star Wars: Visions‘ is good and you should watch it

180

Star Wars and evacuations

181

What 'The Bad Batch' has done right and why it remains long on potential

182

'Jedi Rocks' does not, in fact, rock

183

What 'special edition' changes in 'Empire' drive us most nuts?

184

Han shot first! Until he didn't!

185

Live movie discussion: 'The Force Awakens'

186

State of the MCU: Where are we going with all of this?

187

Is 'The Mandalorian' getting TOO much appreciation now? Also, let's catch up!

188

Preaching patience to Pelicans fans, 'Bad Batch' fans, and 'Loki' fans too

189

What are the best space battles in Star Wars?

190

'The Bad Batch,' the military, and what we can learn from both

191

Live movie discussion: 'Attack of the Clones'

192

A review of 'The Battle for Endor' (yes, we did that), critique for a lack of Star Wars marketing, and some 'Bad Batch' impressions

193

Star Wars trivia extravaganza (and some thoughts on Disney theme parks)

194

Just can't get New Orleans (or Falcon and Winter Soldier) off our minds

195

Everything you ever (and never) wanted to learn about Boba Fett

196

Why is the 'Clone Wars' micro-series worth watching?

197

Was the 'Justice League' 4-hour Snyder cut worth all the trouble?

198

Obi-Wan, Bad Batch, casting rumors ... and talking about the Ewok movies

199

What's so great about WandaVision, and what went wrong with the sequel trilogy?

200

An interview with Ben Hart of The Star Wars Underworld podcast

201

What are the "Greatest Moments" in Star Wars?

202

Gina Carano's firing: Ignorance is bliss, but we ain’t ignorant

203

What is going on in WandaVision? Let's discuss!

204

Here's your ultimate Star Wars reading list

205

Evaluating the best and worst lightsaber battles in Star Wars

206

Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus changing things up for 2021

207

Live movie discussion: 'The Phantom Menace'

208

The Mandalorian Season 2 Review: It's got the goods

209

What was your best Star Wars Christmas ever? (and a Mandalorian Season 3 wishlist)

210

The Mandalorian Season 2, Chapter 16: What is even happening?

211

The Mandalorian Season 2, Chapter 15: No more black and white

212

Geeking out over the new Star Wars & Marvel content just announced

213

The Mandalorian Season 2, Chapter 14: Boba Fett gets rescued

214

The Mandalorian Season 2, Chapter 13: Ahsoka

215

The Mandalorian Season 2, Chapter 12: Deep Cuts

216

The Mandalorian Season 2, Chapter 11: Short and Sweet ... PLUS a special interview with 'From a Certain Point of View' author Brittany N. Williams

217

The Mandalorian Season 2, Chapter 10: The Parent Trap

218

The Mandalorian Season 2, Chapter 9: Cowboys and Indians

219

'The Mandalorian' Season 2 preview

220

Live movie discussion: 'Solo'

221

What are the best Halloween-themed video games?

222

Rebels Season 4: Unafraid to get wacky

223

The Mandalorian Season 2 Trailer Breakdown

224

Nostalgia for video games in 'High Score' and PLANNING in Star Wars

225

Which Star Wars deleted scenes belong back in the movies?

226

Live movie discussion: ‘Rogue One’

227

Rebels Season 3: Very much a (great) middle chapter

228

New Orleans film critic Bill Arceneaux on Star Wars, the state of movie going, and more!

229

Our Star Wars movie rankings

230

The Kitchen Sink episode: Mando, Maul & many more moves

231

Live movie discussion: ‘The Last Jedi’

232

Rebels Season 2: Is this the best season of Star Wars TV?

233

Star Wars author Brittany N. Williams: Representation, the creative process, generational divide, and more!

234

How much fan service is too much?

235

Why is 'Rogue One' just the absolute best?

236

Celebration is canceled, Jedi Temple Challenge is launched, and Gallery continues

237

Rebels Season 1 and Star Wars crossovers: Is this the way?

238

Our big Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) show!

239

Why you should be watching 'Star Wars Rebels' (no spoilers)

240

Live movie discussion: 'The Empire Strikes Back'

241

In defense of the Star Wars Expanded Universe

242

An emotional ending to The Clone Wars

243

The wild world of Star Wars Lego collecting

244

The best musical moments in Star Wars

245

The greatest Star Wars video games of all time

246

What was it like experiencing Star Wars for the first time (and why can't Star Wars recapture that feeling)?

247

Women in STEM; Women in Star Wars

248

What are the best Star Wars references in other movies/TV?

249

'The Rise of Skywalker' digital release review and going 'Solo'

250

Fun with news: Coronavirus, Kevin Smith, Clone Wars and High Republic

251

Galaxy's Edge extravaganza

252

A New Hope: Virtual disaster

253

Fun with rumors: Taika Waititi, 'The Mandalorian' spinoffs, Cassian overdrive, and the return of George Lucas?

254

The Clone Wars: Why (and how) you should watch!

255

Star Wars Mardi Gras: Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus

256

The Rise of Skywalker and legacy (and looking ahead to The Mandalorian Season 2)

257

Looking for Leia and The Rise of Skywalker: Looking for what works

258

The Rise of Skywalker: Sheev Lives! (But why?)

259

The Rise of Skywalker: Lovin' it and hatin' it

260

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 8: 'This is the Way'

261

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 7: Are we on schedule?

262

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 6: Escaping our prisons

263

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 5: All of the gunslingers!

264

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 4: The Magnificent Mando

265

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 3: Choking hazards can be fun

266

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 2: Lone Wolf and Egg

267

The Mandalorian Season 1, Episode 1: 'I have spoken'