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Bounty hunting, not unlike podcasting, is A Complicated Profession. Dan Moren and guests discuss new “Star Wars” television series as they are released!

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    • Feb 25, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 73 EPISODES


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    72: The Bad Batch S3E1-3: "Confined / Paths Unknown / Shadows of Tantiss"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 57:12


    The Bad Batch is back for its final season, and with it, your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony. We discuss time jumps, video game jumping puzzles, and literal ticking clocks in this three-episode season premiere. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    71: Ahsoka S1E8: "The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 79:00


    It all comes to an end with this: the season(?) finale of Ahsoka. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down uneven trades, the problem with interlocking content, and Dave Filoni’s love of wolves wolves wolves. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    70: Ahsoka S1E7: "Dreams and Madness"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 65:23


    There is somehow both too much and too little in this week’s episode of Ahsoka. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down the installment, discussing the pointless play that is a disciplinary hearing, too much action, and what the heck is up with Baylan Skoll. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    69: Ahsoka S1E6: "Far, Far Away"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 60:41


    Ezra! Thrawn! Nightsisters! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat reconvene to discuss the latest episode of Ahsoka, including the Fates, sci-fi crossover casting, and Dave Filoni’s headwear. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    68: Ahsoka S1E5: "Shadow Warrior"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 57:28


    Ahsoka deals with her trauma in this week’s episode as she confronts her old master—or does she? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss New Republic bureaucracy, animation callbacks, and new pajamas. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    67: Ahsoka S1E4: "Fallen Jedi"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 68:03


    This week on Ahsoka, there’s some action: Lightsaber fights! Hyperspace jumps! Going AWOL! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss Baylan Skoll’s motivations, New Republic childcare, and the world of the World Between Worlds. Also, most importantly, we now have shirts! Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    66: Ahsoka S1E3: "Time to Fly"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 58:02


    In this week’s Ahsoka episode a lot of what happens is things…not happening. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to discuss the most recent installment, including the democratization of the Force, pacing in animation vs. live action, and the latest edition of This Week in Marrok. Plus…outtakes? Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    65: Ahsoka S1E1-E2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 59:10


    A brand new Star Wars series brings new heroes and new villains, but your same old Star Wars pals. Dan, Tony, and Kat reconvene to discuss Ahsoka. Is it just Rebels season 5? Can we even get past the opening crawl? And who do we think Marrok is, really? Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    64: The Mandalorian S3E8: "Chapter 24: The Return"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 70:26


    We’ve got to go back! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat reconvene to discuss the season finale of The Mandalorian, including a surprising lack of betrayals, spectacular combat, and our pitch for a new series about Imperial construction protocols. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    63: The Mandalorian S3E7: "Chapter 23: The Spies"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2023 58:25


    It’s a trap! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat return to discuss the latest episode of The Mandalorian, including Shadow Council technical difficulties, the ultimate fate of Mandalorians, and why this episode’s title is pluralized. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    62: The Mandalorian S3E6: "Chapter 22: Guns for Hire"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 64:57


    It’s time for another installment of good cop, helmet cop as your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss the latest episode of The Mandalorian. We talk Law & Order rules, Din’s droidist attitudes, and some quality Mandalawyering. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    61: We Have a Timeshare on Pabu

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 53:41


    What a difference half a season makes. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony reconvene to discuss the end of season two of The Bad Batch, including finding your direction, heartbreaking loss, and more than a few bizarre digressions. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    60: The Mandalorian S3E5: "Chapter 21: The Pirate"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 48:22


    Remember all those things from earlier in the season? Turns out they were important, and your Star Wars pals, Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to discuss how they come together in the latest episode of The Mandalorian. We talk inefficient bureaucrats, Mandalorian relocation, and surprise cameos. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    59: The Mandalorian S3E4: "Chapter 20: The Foundling"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2023 53:59


    Don’t leave your foundlings unprotected! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss the latest episode of The Mandalorian, including awkward shower rituals, dragon extortion schemes, and fan-serving flashbacks. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    58: The Mandalorian S3E3: "Chapter 19: The Convert"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2023 49:21


    Are you harboring any feelings of resentment to the New Republic? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss the latest episode of The Mandalorian, including in-flight movies, moping castles, and halfway houses for recovering Imperials. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    57: The Mandalorian S3E2: "Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 42:29


    Remember that thing that was so important last week? Just…don’t worry about it. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat reconvene to discuss the last episode of The Mandalorian, including questionable pacing, fast quests, and why you should always doff your armor before taking a dip. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    56: The Mandalorian S3E1: "Chapter 17: The Apostate"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2023 44:28


    Mando’s back, and so are your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat. We break down the third season’s premiere, discussing the puzzling place of The Book of Boba Fett, Greef Karga’s amazing droid retinue, and how much table-setting you can do before you need to sit down and eat. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    55: A Video Game They Forgot to Make

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2023 55:19


    The new season of The Bad Batch welcomes back some familiar faces, including your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat, who are here to round up the first half’s eight episodes. We talk expensive animation, tonal whiplash, and how to put the ‘care’ in ‘characters.’ Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    54: Andor S1E12: "Rix Road"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 69:33


    Everything comes to a head on Ferrix in the season finale of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss counterpoints, how rebellions start, and what might be in store for season two. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    53: Andor S1E11: "Daughter of Ferrix"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 65:24


    In the penultimate episode of Andor’s first season, everybody decides to go to Ferrix. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss Cassian making good decisions, a very Star Wars-y space battle, and whether Luthen is more than he seems. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    52: Andor S1E10: "One Way Out"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 56:41


    If you were wondering when Andor would hit the gas pedal, buckle in. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down the latest episode: Is Cassian stepping up to leadership? Will Mon Mother consider an indecent proposal? And what drives Luthen Rael? Just two episodes left to go! Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    51: Andor S1E9: "Nobody's Listening!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 68:01


    Well, we hope you’re listening to this week’s episode as your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down the latest episode of Andor. Did Meero turn a corner? What happened on level 2? And what is up with Syril Karn? Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    50: Andor S1E8: "Narkina 5"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 58:29


    Cassian lands in prison in this week’s episode of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and a triumphantly returned Tony delve into the Empire’s dehumanizing tactics, Luthen and Saw’s banter, and of course, squigs. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    49: Andor S1E7: "Announcement"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 56:58


    In the aftermath of the Aldahani heist, the Empire is buckling down on this week’s episode of Andor. Your Star Wars pals Dan and Kat talk about how you can’t run away from trouble, what the Rebellion has in store for Cassian, and Syril Karn’s favorite cereal. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    48: Andor S1E6: "The Eye"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 52:02


    It’s high time for a heist on this week’s episode of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan and Kat are here to break it all down: the tension, the casualties, and the little details that add color to the world. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    47: Andor S1E5: "The Axe Forgets"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 43:15


    The slow burn continues on this week’s Andor as tension builds ahead of the operation. We discuss the show’s understated style, shooting on location, and, of course, the pettiness of Imperial bureaucracy. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    46: Andor S1E4: "Aldhani"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 56:02


    Cassian is drawn into the cause in the latest episode of Andor and we discuss what makes him such an attractive recruit, what’s up with Luthen’s closet, and why Imperial bureaucracy is such a delight. Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    45: Andor S1E1-3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 64:22


    A new Star Wars TV show means the return of your faithful Star Wars pals. Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss the first three episodes of Andor: why is Cassian such a mooch? Is it a bad sign that you tailor your own uniform? Is this the first Star Wars show with a calendar? Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    44: Obi-Wan Kenobi E6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 52:06


    As Obi-Wan Kenobi draws to a close, your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss what to take away from the show. Why can’t Obi-Wan and Vader leave each other alone? Does it provide a satisfying conclusion? And which characters do we want to see more from? Plus, we address several pieces of listener mail. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

    43: Obi-Wan Kenobi E5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 57:11


    With the penultimate installment of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the books, your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat assess intermittent flashbacks, muddled blocking, expected and unexpected betrayals, and the effective arc of Obi-Wan. Plus, we speculate about where it all ends while listener mail has us confront the strategy of inevitable remakes. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    42: Obi-Wan Kenobi E4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 42:40


    If this week’s episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi felt a little like a video game, there’s a reason for that. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss Imperial architecture, poor security protocols, and the economics of stormtrooper armor. Plus, we cover a slew of listener mail! Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    41: Obi-Wan Kenobi E3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 55:44


    Obi-Wan’s having a rough time of it in this week’s episode. Your Star Wars friends Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss an unlikely transport driver, Obi-Wan’s trauma, and why you really shouldn’t be gunning for Grand Inquisitor. We also answer some listener mail! Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    40: Obi-Wan Kenobi E1-2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2022 62:37


    A new Disney+ Star Wars show means a return for your favorite Star Wars podcast, and Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss Ewan McGregor’s return to his Jedi robes in Obi-Wan Kenobi. We see how our predictions play out, get some welcome twists, and discuss the dreariness of day jobs and commuting. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    39: The Book of Boba Fett S1E7: "In the Name of Honor"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 47:15


    It all ends up here: in four battle scenes strung together. It’s the season (or series?) finale of The Book of Boba Fett and Dan, Tony, and Kat break it down. We get a whole lot of stuff here, including a Western, a war movie, and a…kaiju battle? Then we spin some conspiracy theories about what second season might look like. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    38: The Book of Boba Fett S1E6: "From the Desert Comes a Stranger"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 54:02


    Meanwhile, two shows over… We’re back to cover the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett…or is it The Mandalorian…or is it Jedi Academy? Also, Boba Fett technically makes an appearance. We’ve got a lot of questions this week, and not all of them are going to get answered. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    37: The Book of Boba Fett S1E5: "Return of the Mandalorian"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2022 50:04


    I heard you liked Mandalorian bounty hunter shows, so I put a Mandalorian bounty hunter show in your Mandalorian bounty hunter show. It’s episode five of The Book of Boba Fett—or is it The Mandalorian?—and we discuss putting weapons in your checked baggage, whether or not this is the way, and the surprising return of a certain interjection. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    36: The Book of Boba Fett S1E4: "The Gathering Storm"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 45:10


    Our flashbacks wrap up in this week’s episode of The Book of Boba Fett, and your Star Wars pals convene to discuss Boba’s finally unveiled motivations, the soul of a Wookiee, and whether this show has a code. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    35: The Book of Boba Fett S1E3: "The Streets of Mos Espa"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 42:00


    Sometimes a man just wants to ride his rancor in peace. We’re back to discuss episode three of the Book of Boba Fett, and continuing to wonder why the galaxy’s best bounty hunter wants this job, explore the economics of Tatooine, and figure out who exactly the villain is. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    34: The Book of Boba Fett S1E2: "The Tribes of Tatooine"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2022 41:30


    We delve deeper into Boba’s history this week, learning about his time among the Tuskans robbing space trains and having lizard-induced hallucinations. But in the present, Boba’s motivations are still murky and he’s continuing to not do great as a would-be crime lord. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    33: The Book of Boba Fett S1E1: "Stranger in a Strange Land"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 38:49


    The galaxy’s most feared bounty hunter is making a career change and we’ve assembled a crack panel of experts to break it down. We discuss whether Boba Fett really wants to be a manger, whether he’s any good at being a crime lord, and if he’s actually cool. Plus, the Jawa-centric show we never got. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar and K Benesh.

    32: The Bad Batch S1E16: "Kamino Lost"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 41:40


    It’s the end of Kamino and the end of season one of The Bad Batch! Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar wrap up this final installment, discussing how much agency clones actually have, Crosshair’s relationship with the rest of his squad, and a visit to Conspiracy Corner for what season two may bring. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

    31: The Bad Batch S1E15: "Return to Kamino"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 34:03


    Everything’s about to go down on Kamino in the penultimate installment of The Bad Batch’s inaugural season. Your friendly neighborhood Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to break it down, discussing Crosshair’s bad plan, the Bad Batch’s worse plan, and what to do with an obsolete clone army. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

    30: The Bad Batch S1E14: "War-Mantle"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 31:00


    This week, the Bad Batch meet their replacements. Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar break down the latest episode, discussing the influences of the original trilogy, the longevity of clones in Imperial service, and when to stun. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

    29: The Bad Batch S1E13: "Infested"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 26:34


    It’s a sort of heist in this week’s episode of The Bad Batch. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss confusing geography, missed beats, and when your crime lords are too normal. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

    28: The Bad Batch S1E12: "Rescue on Ryloth"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 26:56


    And now, the thrilling conclusion! This week’s episode of The Bad Batch picks up hot on the heels of last week’s, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to discuss the Bad Batch’s evolving motivations, Omega’s strategic prowess, and how exactly the clones’ programming works (or doesn’t). Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

    27: The Bad Batch S1E11: "Devil's Deal"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 29:53


    What do you call a planted pilot for a show that already exists? The latest episode of The Bad Batch, apparently. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar take a close look at Ryloth this week, discussing attempted assassinations, cameos by your lead characters, and the nature of Dave Filoni’s subsection of the Star Wars universe. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

    26: The Bad Batch S1E10: "Common Ground"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 23:19


    Separatists, they’re not so different from us! In the latest episode, the Bad Batch take on a rescue mission that raises some questions—without really answering them. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss why stunning is in this season, all of our loose plot threads, and what exactly Omega’s strategy superpower means. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

    25: The Bad Batch S1E9: "Bounty Lost"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 25:36


    Omega finds herself caught between two bounty hunters this week, with the Bad Batch largely out of the picture. Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap the episode, with a jaunt to Clone Corner, discussions of the bounty hunter code, and a new Kaminoan that you should get very attached to. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

    24: The Bad Batch S1E8: "Reunion"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 26:01


    This week, the Bad Batch find themselves in a (scrap)heap of trouble, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to break it down. Metaphorically. We discuss wearing out your welcome, garbage planets, and…Westerns? Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

    23: The Bad Batch S1E7: "Battle Scars"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 25:51


    A fan favorite returns on this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss corporate synergy, tying up plot threads, and the amazing backstory of space rats. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

    22: The Bad Batch S1E6: "Decommissioned"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 24:45


    This week, the Bad Batch runs into some old friends—and possibly some new ones? Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap the latest episode of The Bad Batch and discuss the larger galactic conflict on the way, some fast-moving changes, and Omega’s status on the team. Dan Moren with Tony Sindelar.

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