Talking Star Wars
Alex and Connor, two 30-somethings with strong feelings about Star Wars, discuss a variety of topics in everyone's favorite science fiction universe, including; weird Force powers, character explorations, lore discussions, and deep dives into expanded universe content. Updates weekly each Monday. See our new subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TalkingStarWars/
Podcasting since 2022 • 96 episodes
Talking Star Wars
Latest Episodes
Episode 083 - Lightsaber Colors: Sources and Symbolism
This episode delves into another aspect of the most iconic weapon in Star Wars by exploring the history, variety, and symbolism of this hallmark of the Jedi and Sith alike. We explore the various color of canonical lightsabers, from traditio...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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31:20
Episode 082 - Media Review: Star Wars Audio Dramas
In this episode the hosts take us through the currently-recently audio dramas in the Star Wars canon: Dooku: Jedi Lost, Tempest Runner, and The Battle of Jedha. Alex and Connor explore the differ...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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29:41
Episode 081 - Character Spotlight on Leia Organa: General, Princess, Mother, and Hero
This episode spotlights the character of Leia Organa from both the original and sequel trilogies as well as all media set around and in between those eras. The hosts examine Leia both in-universe as a capable, driven woman with unquestioned ...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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35:45
Episode 080 - Giant Space Monsters
This episode surveys a unique part of the Star Wars setting - giant monsters and creatures that exclusively live in the black void of space itself. Connor and Alex talk about the majestic Purgill (space whales), the enigmatic and enormous ex...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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25:40
Episode 079 - Digital Likenesses, AI, and Recasting in Star Wars
In this episode, Connor and Alex discuss the varied ways the Star Wars has handled the depiction of characters in visual media when the original actor who played them has aged out of the role - from recasting, in the case of Han Solo, to dig...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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37:03