Unleash The Goats: A Star Wars Podcast

Star Wars has a reputation for leaving its mothers in the dust in favor of giving fathers their time in the spotlight. This month, in honor of both Mother’s Day and Star Wars Day, we’re looking at some of the franchise’s most notable mothers and mother figures.Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.comhttps://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Everyone knows that the best “Star” franchise is indisputably Star Trek. With its deep themes, nuanced characters, societal parallels, and over 50 years of sci-fi dominance in the cultural zeitgeist, it just can’t be beat.Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA).https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Star Wars has always used inspiration from other cultures in its visuals and worldbuilding, especially from Japan and SWANA, without always giving credit where it was due for that inspiration. Star Wars: Visions allows various cultures from around the world to take Star Wars back and put their own spin on it, making it one of the most creative and enjoyable pieces of media to come out of Star Wars in years. Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA).https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Qui-Gon Jinn is one of the most misunderstood and controversial characters in Star Wars history. Whether you hate him or love him, everyone seems to have a strong opinion on who he is, what he’s done, and what his place in the narrative is.Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA).https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

If you don’t know what The Mandalorian is, you might have been living under a rock for the last few years. Regardless of whether you think it’s overrated or a masterpiece of Star Wars storytelling, there’s no denying that it’s had a major impact on the franchise since its release.Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.comhttps://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

This one's for all the Greek mythology kids! Star Wars pulls from a LOT of different sources, from old American westerns to samurai movies to Flash Gordon serials. While it might not be the most well known inspiration for Star Wars, there's more similarities between the sprawling space opera and the ancient religion than you might think!Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.com https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Wookies are one of the most well-known and underrated alien species in Star Wars. We discuss some of our favorite wookiee characters and what we would like to see more of for this beloved species in the future.Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.com https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoat

It’s the season for spookiness and things that frighten you. And there is nothing scarier than truly terrible writing. So this month, we’re discussing the Star Wars family that has had such horrendous writing across the board that it has given us nightmares and, sometimes, ulcers. This is: The Kryze Family.Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.com https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoat

The Clone Wars is a beloved show that many Star Wars fans remember very fondly and is often credited with saving the Prequel Trilogy.So for our second anniversary, we decided to discuss why we find The Clone Wars to be vastly overrated.Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.comhttps://linktr.ee/unleashthegoat

The title of “Mary Sue” gets tossed around a lot these days, especially in Star Wars, but are these characters truly worthy of the name, or are there others who deserve it even more? We discuss characters from the Prequels, the Sequels, and Legends to determine the true Star Wars Mary Sue.Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.comhttps://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

From Star Wars’ Most Controversial Baby to one of the best villain deaths we’ve seen in a long time, we discuss Andor’s second season: the things we loved, the things we didn’t love, and everything in between. It may not have been a perfect season, but for a show no one believed in at the start, Andor seems to have changed Star Wars for good. Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.comhttps://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Aromantic and asexual representation in media is pretty sparse, and that’s no less true in Star Wars. This Pride month we discuss the specific aromantic and asexual characters in Star Wars, how well we feel that representation was done, how the Jedi fit into that without anyone ever intending them to, and what more we’d love to see in the future. For more information on asexuality and aromanticism, visit https://www.asexuality.org. https://asexualsanonymous.tumblr.com/resourcesBlackkat on AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/blackkat/pseuds/blackkat Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.comhttps://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

We're back with another installment in our fixing the sequels series, this time to talk about the New Republic and the Jedi Order! Why did Luke's order fall apart the way it did? Did we really have to destroy the ENTIRE New Republic with one shot?? Who is funding the Resistance and the First Order??? Has Nat even SEEN these movies????Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.comhttps://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

It’s been a while since we talked about some of our broader opinions, so this is a grab bag of a few general Star Wars things that we wanted to give some more consideration to!Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.comhttps://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Redemption is complicated. It means a lot of different things to different people. But it’s also a concept that a lot of people find really important in their lives, so it has a tendency to show up in stories quite often, including Star Wars. We discuss the different ways you can interpret the idea of redemption, some of our favorite examples of well-written redemption arcs in media, and the ways Star Wars has incorporated redemption into its narratives.Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.comhttps://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

It’s Nat’s birthday month and if there’s one thing we know about Nat, it’s that she LOVES an excuse to talk about Andor, so since season two will be airing in two months, we decided to celebrate both things at the same time. Rebellions take a lot of work, so we discuss some of the primary things that you need to make a rebellion truly successful and how Andor showcases this through the various different characters and locations in the story. Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.com https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Happy New Year, fellow nerds! This month we’re talking about planets in canon that you may not have heard of. We walk through fun biospheres, native species and their evolutions, and niche worldbuilding decisions. Read more about the creature that Fae describes as looking “like a Pokémon mixed with The Thing” from Kashyyyk here:  https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Terentatek/LegendsIf you liked this episode and are interested in this kind of worldbuilding, check out the podcast Exolore with astrophysicist and folklorist Dr. Moiya McTier! https://www.moiyamctier.com/exoloreOur intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.comhttps://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

If you haven’t seen the Star Wars Holiday Special or don’t even know what that is, no one would blame you and most would probably call you lucky. The Star Wars Holiday Special is an iconic piece of Star Wars history, though (and technically it’s canon!), so we decided to take a look at it and discuss some of its highs and lows in time for the holiday season! Happy Life Day everybody! Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.com https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

We’re trying something a little new for Fae’s birthday this month! Listen as we read through Christopher Golden’s Choose Your Star Wars Adventure novelization of A New Hope. Do we manage to defeat Darth Vader? Do we save Obi-Wan? Do we die in the trash compactor? Do we somehow manage to do all three? Let’s find out! The inspiration episode by NaddPod: https://naddpod.com/episodes/episode/80s-dd-adventure-book-raid-on-nightmare-castle Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.com https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Help me Obi Juan Kenobi, you’re my only ho! In honor of Carrie Fisher’s birth month, we are dedicating this episode to diving into the one and only Princess Leia Organa. She’s a feminist icon who broke boundaries and withstands the test of time, though she can often be misunderstood. Join us on our discussion of everything Leia, from her relationships to her costumes! Deleted Kiss Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKCrknKjCZ0 Concept art with Lando in Leia’s Bespin Outfit: https://kanansdume.tumblr.com/post/702945886657036288/monjustmon-gffa-novahawk9-gffa-the Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.com https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Welcome to the second episode in our Fixing the Sequels series! This time we’re focusing on that controversy of all controversies, Jake Skywalker. Some people liked him, others felt like he was an insult to everything Star Wars had ever stood for before this, but we had some ideas on what we would’ve liked to have seen happen for the character in the Sequels. Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.com https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Welcome to part two of our villains discussion! This time, we’re discussing some of our most and least favorite villains and antagonists that have exactly nothing at all to do with Anakin Skywalker, for better or worse. Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.com https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Welcome to Part One of our two parter villains series (Star Wars has a lot of villains, y’all)! A large amount of Star Wars’s main villains are connected to Anakin’s story because within Anakin’s story is where we find most of the main themes of selfishness vs selflessness and the power of choice. Some villains simply utilize similar themes while some of them are direct parallels/foils to Anakin and some are simply there to highlight a specific aspect of Anakin’s character as he descends into villainy, but almost everywhere you look, there’s a connection to Anakin Skywalker to be found. Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Star Wars has had a large queer fandom nearly from its inception, but has its on-screen queer representation followed suit? From KOTOR to Andor to Luke’s Chanel boots, we look at all of the ways Star Wars and its fans have interacted with queerness over the years, both good and bad. Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). Our rainbow symbol is from starwarsbookclub.tumblr.com https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

This Star Wars month, we discuss the catalyst of the entire Skywalker Saga: Anidala and the injustice of Padme. The forbidden relationship that started it all and spawned several controversies that have lasted decades. Also if you'd like to see the scene about anidala cooing over the baby that fae said she would find for sugar, this is a lovely gifset of it. The exact time stamp is 41:17 in rots. https://www.tumblr.com/sonoftatooine/650283294107271169/her-smile-was-as-radiant-as-tatooines-primary-as?source=share Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Happy April Fool’s! All jokes aside, great comic relief characters make you laugh, cry, and just plain feel things. Not every comic relief character is created equal though, so this month, we discuss a few of the most memorable comic relief characters in Star Wars, both good and bad. Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Welcome to our first Fixing the Sequels episode! (Fair warning, if you liked the Sequel Trilogy, you might not like this episode!) We bring Finn back into the spotlight and out of the shadows of the sidelines because HE DESERVED BETTER. We briefly discuss how the Sequel Trilogy failed Finn as a character, and then go over all of the things that we, ultimate experts on what the Sequel Trilogy should have been, would have personally preferred to see explored, including Finnrey and Finnpoe, the stormtrooper rebellion that wasn’t, and Prince Finn AUs. https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA).

We discuss the one and only Obi-Wan Kenobi, the impact he has had on the Star Wars franchise, and the impact the franchise has had on him through his various relationships and adventures. There’s so much more to him than just “infinite sadness”! https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA).

We discuss that niche character Anakin Skywalker; how his characterization changes across the Prequels, The Clone Wars, and beyond; and how those changes impact the themes of the overall Skywalker Saga. We also introduce The Pear Controversy. Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Spoiler warning: We love Rogue One and Andor. We talk about the differences between telling the story of an entire rebellion versus one hero’s journey, gush over visual and musical choices, discuss character dynamics, and dive into the themes and messages (hope, sacrifice, attachment, etc). TL;DR go watch them both. Seriously. We’ll wait. Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Welcome to the Dim Jedi episode (shoutout to tumblr user 3piox for this joke) where we argue that Grey Jedi are not part of the George Lucas canon, and to prove it, we talk about why your faves are not Grey Jedi, (such Luke Skywalker, Ezra Bridger, Cal Kestis, etc). Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

We watched the Ahsoka show and have a LOT to say! Welcome to what is probably our most explicit episode, where we chat about visuals, costumes, lightsaber battles, casting and characters, the problems that arise when you try to stack too many shows together, and things you should avoid while worldbuilding. Angela liked how pretty it was. Natalie liked the side characters. Sugar liked that it ended. Content warning: brief mentions of antisemitism and racism. Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Sugar and Fae got together in PERSON and recorded a little something something after watching Ahsoka episode five together. Spoilers ahead! Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA).

Welcome to episode 2, where we discuss the messages and themes of the prequel films! We talk about the corruption of the Senate/Republic, Anakin’s journey from compassionate child to corrupt killer, how the Jedi did nothing wrong, and the importance of choices. Bonus talking points: Sugar Explains the Star War (who is trying so hard to kill Padme??), when does Obi-Wan truly let Anakin go, and we have to cut ourselves off from diving into Anidala.  Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Welcome to the first episode of Unleash the Goats! In this episode, we introduce ourselves and our history with Star Wars and briefly discuss the hot takes you can expect from us, including: Gray Jedi aren’t canon, the sequels wrecked the great potential of every new character, Filoni has made some Choices We Don’t Agree With, the oversaturation of Ahsoka, we hope the writers strike cancels TBB, the missed opportunities with Satine and Bo-Katan (not necessarily in that order). Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats

Hear us here first! coming September 1st Our intro and outro music is Mos Eisley Cantina by Spiedkiks on Free Music Archive (CC BY-SA). https://linktr.ee/unleashthegoats