A Star Wars podcast analyzing the series from a queer, political, and historical perspective
In which we continue Andor: and discuss The Ghorman Massacre, protest tactics, Imperial riot cops, and state news media—as joined by Gare Davis.Listen to Gare's work on It Could Happen Here.Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix.Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we return to Andor: its French Resistance, Eedy Karn's Fox News brain, and the Bury Your Gays Trope, as joined by Beatrix Gilling.Find Greater Ōtautahi over on their website.FULL SPOILERS: Andor Season 2, Episodes 4-6.Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix.Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we discuss Andor's comeback premiere: and what it has to say about infighting, leftist organizing, and immigration, as joined by Maxine Kwiatkowski.Find Max over on her YouTube channel.Content warning for this episode: Discussion of sexual assault | 1:06:13 - 1:10:50Content warning for Andor S2 Ep3: Non-graphic attempted sexual assault | 37:17 - 37:34, 38:48 - 39:15, 39:28 - 40:48Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix.Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we exhaustively dissect three arguments against transgender Clone Troopers, as well as what they can teach us about eugenics, authoritarianism, militaries, biology, transphobia, and twenty years of ever-changing "lore".Content Warnings: Misgendering: 0:05:45, T-slur for humorous effect: 0:53:55 | 3:05:33, mild transphobia throughout.Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix.Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we explore ideas about myth, capitalism, and branded toys—all to answer the fundamental question: what is Star Wars? Advice for Surviving the New Regime | 1:34:51 People to Give Your Money To: Al Otro Lado Haitian Bridge Alliance Miscarriage and Abortion Hotline Trans Justice Funding Project Trans Income Project Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which Ellie goes rogue to talk about that thing that's happening this week. Sources for main episodes can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we search for meaning in Star Wars Land, learn about the artistic potential of theme parks, and induce an existential crisis. Sources for this episode can be found at https://www.daughtersofferrix.com/episodes/episode-28-why-is-galaxys-edge-like-that. You can support the show at https://patreon.com/DaughtersofFerrix. Daughters of Ferrix is https://twitter.com/TheLetterbomber and https://twitter.com/SofiainSLC. Background music is by https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/. Follow the podcast https://twitter.com/FerrixPod.
In which we examine Star Wars Outlaws, the underlying logic of human cooperation, and the card game Han Solo played to win the Millennium Falcon. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we talk about racism in the Original Trilogy, lesbian representation, and ultimately determine: which entry of Star Wars should conservatives hate the most Final tier list (episode spoilers) can be found here. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we explore prejudice against aliens, the politics of the Republic Senate, and an update on the production of Daughters of Ferrix. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we investigate The Acolyte, police accountability, and how "accidental" killing is a systemic issue. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we discuss the return of authoritarian sentiment, the mundanity of evil, and self-important naval doctrine—as presented by the new Star Wars book The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong and Lena Raine. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we analyze rural life in Star Wars, Luke's drive to leave Tatooine, and political polarization in America and beyond. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we examine the life of George Lucas, student protest, public perceptions of conflict, and answer the ultimate question: is Star Wars really about the Vietnam War? Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we're joined by Star Wars Explained to talk about The High Republic, its parallels with tales of King Arthur, and America's lost age of prosperity. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. See more of Mollie and Alex on Star Wars Explained. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we scrutinize Mon Mothma, the style choices of the powerful, and the ways in which Star Wars echoes our male-dominated world. A correction: Ellie misspeaks partway through and says that of the ten longest character appearances in the three trilogies, nine of each are men. This is slightly mistaken, as in the Sequel Trilogy, Rey and Leia both rank. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we explore Galactic City, racialized ghettos, and why Coruscant is the worst place in the galaxy to live. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we discuss the modern shift in the portrayal of the Empire, the Jedi Order's complicity in slavery, and the real political messaging of the Sequel Trilogy. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we talk about our pick for the new Galactic capitol, Sofi's ideal government, and why they should build the Death Star IV. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we sit down with Chris Kempshall, author of The History and Politics of Star Wars and The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire, to discuss how to think about Star Wars and its historical influences. Use the code ADC24 if you want 30% off a copy of The History and Politics of Star Wars! Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Chris can be found @ChrisKempshall. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we talk about the Imperial Inquisition, medieval witch hunts, and conservative gay people. Content warning for Holocaust discussion | 35:24 - 40:48 Spoilers for Jedi: Survivor | 41:38 - 43:59 Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we compare the Rebel Alliance to real-world uprisings, ask why it worked, and tell the story of the resistance movement that overthrew a dictator by holding their own election. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we explore the history that inspired Andor, the life of a young Joseph Stalin, and the bank heist that Wookieepedia claims shaped Aldhani. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com. You can support the show at patreon.com/daughtersofferrix. Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we talk about the religion that hates the Jedi, their parallels to evangelical Christianity, and Star Wars' version of the Waco massacre. Sources for this episode can be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we talk about the Resistance bomber, a short history of Star Wars capital ships, and the worst military job in World War II. Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we explore laws of war, Obi-Wan Kenobi's love of false surrender, and whether the Rebels were allowed to blow up the Death Star II with workers still inside. Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we take a walk through Saw Gerrera's life, his weird vendetta against scientists, and that time the Republic secretly funded an insurgency. Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we talk about Star Wars' "criminal underworld," U.S. drug policy, and corporate slavery in the Republic. Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we talk about The Declaration of Rebellion, Nemik's manifesto, and Andor's refutation of Leninism. Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we talk about Imperial Beskar, the Nazi proclivity for stealing gold, and the economist who tried to save the German financial system. Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and Sofia Dunstan. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we (joined by @alwaysfern from Star Wars English Class) discuss two cultural readings of the Jedi, the cartoonish sexism of Joseph Campbell, and why Yoda is a neurodivergent king. This episode was posted during the SAG-AFTRA strike of 2023. Daughters of Ferrix stands in solidarity with striking workers, and you can learn more about these strikes at sagaftrastrike.org Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and Sofia Dunstan. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we talk about civil war in Star Wars, the political origin of the First Order, and Nute Gunray's sexual favours. This episode was posted during the SAG-AFTRA strike of 2023. Daughters of Ferrix stands in solidarity with striking workers, and you can learn more about these strikes at sagaftrastrike.org Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and Sofia Dunstan. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we discuss the essay "Civil-Military Relationships in Star Wars", Imperial Japanese military doctrine, and why Hera Syndulla should probably be court-martialed. This episode was posted during the SAG-AFTRA strike of 2023. Daughters of Ferrix stands in solidarity with striking workers, and you can learn more about these strikes at sagaftrastrike.org Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and Sofia Dunstan. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we discuss the role and portrayal of droids in Star Wars, the philosophical problem of consciousness, and the astromech droid that freed herself from slavery. This episode was posted during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023. Daughters of Ferrix stands in solidarity with striking workers, and you can learn more about these strikes at sagaftrastrike.org Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and Sofia Dunstan. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we (joined by @QueerSWatch) discuss the history of LGBTQ+ representation in Star Wars, a two-second lesbian kiss, and that time gay sex was introduced into Canon. This episode was posted during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023. Daughters of Ferrix stands in solidarity with striking workers, and you can learn more about these strikes at sagaftrastrike.org Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and Sofia Dunstan. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we discuss the organization and structure of the Canon Galactic Empire, why Grand Moff Tarkin is an idiot, and how Palpatine definitely doesn't fuck. This episode was posted during the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes of 2023. Daughters of Ferrix stands in solidarity with striking workers, and you can learn more about these strikes at sagaftrastrike.org Sources and a transcript for this episode can both be found at daughtersofferrix.com Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and Sofia Dunstan. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
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