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We are thrilled to have the opportunity to talk to the incredible costume designer behind both seasons of ANDOR, Michael Wilkinson (BATMAN V SUPERMAN, WATCHMEN, JUSTICE LEAGUE, GARDEN STATE, TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN). Caitlin talked with him one-on-one about: The close relationship between costume creation and production design Designing for characters like Mon Mothma and Cassian who have pre-established looks in other Star Wars films  The evolution of Kleya's character as seen through her clothing  … and so much more! We also talked our favorite costumes from ANDOR, and why costumes are such a core piece of storytelling. Thank you to Lucasfilm for the opportunity! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to bring you our interviews with Alan Tudyk (K-2SO) and Margit Pfeiffer (Supervising Sound Editor on ANDOR season 1 and season 2). Both were incredible conversations discussing the world of ANDOR. Alan's interview starts at 31:45 and Margit's interview starts at 6:40. We talked: Constructing the vocals and layering a world like Ghorman with Margit. Building the tension of Mon's speech through sound design. The differences between working on Andor and Rogue One — and what Alan would have changed (and what he wouldn't!). How Alan came to join team Rogue One and accept the role of K-2SO.  … and so much more. Thank you so much to Lucasfilm for the opportunity! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We interviewed show runner and ANDOR creator Tony Gilroy (The BOURNE films, MICHAEL CLAYTON, ROGUE ONE) at Lucasfilm's offices in San Francisco!  What “inspiring mania” on a set like ANDOR means An overview of our day at Lucasfilm  How ANDOR transitions into Rogue One and the process of making the show towards that ending Tony's thoughts on Perrin's speech at Leida's wedding  What ANDOR means to him as this chapter closes  …and so much more! Thank you so much to Lucasfilm for this opportunity! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we're talking about all the ways the finale of Andor Season 2 has and hasn't changed our viewing experience of Rogue One! Tune in this week to hear:  Jyn and Cassian as messengers.  What are the comparisons between Luthen and Kleya vs Saw and Jyn?  How has Cassian's character arc in Rogue One shifted with two seasons of Andor? Luthen Rael's last name as anagram for "Lear" – and how that relates to Shakespeare's “King Lear”.  …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We went to Star Wars Celebration Japan in April and we are here to talk about our experience, plus our other travels in Japan! On this episode: We discuss all the big panels and what we learned, including The Mandalorian and Grogu, Maul: Shadow Lord, Star Wars Visions Vol 3, Ahsoka, and more! Our highlights and also some woes of this Celebration, plus things we bought! Some funny moments on our trip exploring Japan before and after Celebration. Our time in Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea!  …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have made it to the series finale of Andor! It's so hard to say goodbye to such an incredible show, but we're so excited to break down this last arc. In this episode we discuss:  Luthen and Kleya's backstory.  Cassian's complete character arc; what did the show Andor tell us about him?  Were there any loose ends in the series?  How does our viewing of Rogue One change? … and so much more! Thanks to our incredible listeners for making covering this era of Star Wars storytelling so special!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're covering the 2 BBY arc in ANDOR season 2: Episodes 7, 8, and 9. This is a heavy, tough set of episodes and there's a lot to cover. Here's what to expect: Charlotte and Caitlin discuss the implications of the Ghorman Massacre. What does it mean for Luthen's story and the relationship to the Yavin 4 rebels?  Cassian and Bix, and their relationship; we also discuss Cassian's entire arc through the series and whether destiny is involved in his story. Speculation for the final arc! … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to bring you this special interview with the voice of Asajj Ventress, Nika Futterman! Tune in to hear:  What key words and themes were used to describe Ventress in this story?  What does Star Wars mean to Nika Futterman?  What makes the character of Ventress such a fan favorite?  What can fans look forward to in Tales of the Underworld?  … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Caitlin are back to discuss Andor Season 2, Episodes 4, 5, and 6! We're now halfway through the season and there is so much to unpack! In this week's discussion we cover:  The relationship between Cassian and Bix.  The return of Saw Gerrera and his influence on those around him.  A showdown between Mon Mothma and Orson Krennic!  What does the reunion between Vel and Cinta mean for their involvement in the Rebellion?  …all this and more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Skytalkers coverage of Andor Season 2! We're so excited to be back discussing and analyzing one of our favorite Star Wars TV shows with the first arc of Andor Season 2! Tune in to hear:  Our first impressions returning to the world of Andor.  Does the show do a good job of re-contextualizing where all our characters are?  How is Bix handling the events of Season 1?  What do we think about Cassian's character development in this first arc?  …all that and more!   Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recording while we are in Japan, we were able to chat in a roundtable interview with Diego Luna (Cassian Andor) and Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen) and talk about Star Wars: Andor Season 2! Thanks to our fellow interviewers and to Disney and Lucasfilm for the opportunity.  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With some new listeners we wanted to reintroduce ourselves and talk about why we love Star Wars, and our “Star Wars story”! Tune in to hear:  Where did we each first watch Star Wars?  What does that “Star Wars feeling” mean to us?  What opinions on Star Wars do we have that have changed over the years?  …and so much more!  Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest rewatch episode in our Clone Wars series, the Geonosis Arc (204-208): “Senate Spy”, “Landing at Point Rain”, “Weapons Factory”, “Legacy of Terror”, and “Brain Invaders”! These were some of our favorite episodes when they first aired and we are so excited to discuss them today! This week on the podcast:  What did fans think about these episodes when they first aired?  How do these episodes talk about Anakin and his attachment to Padmé and Ahsoka?  The Clone Wars origin of fan-favorite Barriss Offee and the infamous square she cuts with her lightsaber!  …and much, much more!  Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're revisiting season one of ANDOR — and speculating for what's to come in ANDOR Season 2, just right around the corner! On this episode: We talk about our personal reactions to revisiting season 1 and new things we've noticed. What are the unanswered questions from season 1? We reflect on the possibilities of: Cassian looking for his sister, Luthen's fate, Cassian's relationship with Bix, and more. Wild speculation!! … and so much more! Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the latest episode in our Clone Wars rewatch! This week we're covering The Zillo Beast Arc (217-219) from Season 2. Tune in for discussions on:  How the morality of the Jedi is being tested during the time.  The development of the Zillo Beast as an homage to Godzilla. How do these episodes show Anakin's loyalties to Palpatine?  Behind the scenes insights from the creators of the Zillo Beast!  …and so much more!  Extended BTS Feature on the Zillo Beast  Visit CozyEarth.com and use our code SKYTALKERS for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more. And if you get a post-purchase survey, let them know you heard about Cozy Earth from Skytalkers. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're going to Star Wars Celebration Japan! With that excitement comes a little bit of stress with packing and preparation, so we're here to break it all down for you as we get ready! Tune to hear all about:  Lessons learned from past Star Wars Celebrations (the good, the bad, and the ugly lessons)!  Charlotte gives her best tips about visiting Japan from when she went last year! (Also Tokyo Disneyland tips!) What panels are we prioritizing this year?  Our best advice for making sure you have the best Celebration ever!  …and so much more!  Visit Japan QR code TDR Explorer for Tokyo Disneyland Part 1: Celebration Goal Setting – 8:11 Part 2: Japan and Tokyo Disneyland Travel Tips – 47:29 Part 3: Celebration Speculation and Panel Discussion – 1:23:30 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're so excited to be talking all about the latest Star Wars book release, “Star Wars: The Mask of Fear” (Reign of the Empire) by Alexander Freed! The first of a trilogy and the perfect lead into Andor Season 2! In this discussion we cover:  Initial impressions and reactions to the book and where fan favorite characters like Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera are as the Empire takes control!  Why is Bail Organa haunted by the ghosts of the Jedi?  What are the political machinations at play during this time period? And how does Mon Mothma spin them in her favor?  What are the larger themes of this book and what does it have to say about the state of the galaxy?  …all this and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with a brand new The Clone Wars rewatch on the Holocron Heist arc which includes: Holocron Heist (201), Cargo of Doom (202), Children of the Force (203). We've been so excited to get to these favorite episodes for a while. What to expect: The fan reactions from these episodes when they first aired. (people couldn't believe Mustafar could be used *before* Revenge of the Sith in the timeline!) Does Palpatine really have it all planned out or is he making it up as he goes? The intro of Cad Bane! The implications of these episodes all the way to The Mandalorian. … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back on our Clone Wars Rewatch! And this week we're headed to the planet Ryloth where we cover these episodes: Storm over Ryloth (119), Innocents of Ryloth (120), Liberty on Ryloth (121) – the Ryloth arc. In our discussion we talk about:  Initial reactions and reviews of the arc from 2009!  What real world events served as some inspiration for this arc?  Why is it important to see Ahsoka's failure?  …all that and more!  Henry Gilroy and Dave Filoni Interview Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Caitlin and Charlotte on this journey listening and reacting to the Star Wars: Episode III REVENGE OF THE SITH audio commentary! We pick quotes from George Lucas, Rick McCallum (EP), Rob Coleman (animation director), John Knoll and Roger Guyett (Visual Effects Supervisor) to unpack. On this episode: How does George Lucas describe Anakin throughout the commentary?  What were the challenges with General Grievous and Yoda as animated characters?  How Rick McCallum talks about George Lucas's creative process.  Our thoughts of Anakin and Padmé's relationship in this latest viewing! (And what George thinks from a macro view!) …and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our The Clone Wars rewatch continues on with “Blue Shadow Virus” (117) and “Mystery of a Thousand Moons” (118)! It's actually the 16th anniversary of these episodes' release today! On this episode: What did the fandom think of these episodes? Our undying love for Peppi Bow, plus us publicly stating we've been pronouncing Gungan wrong for years What can these episodes tell us about Anakin's relationships with Padmè and Ahsoka?  Thinking about Star Wars through fractals: Anakin and Padmé's relationship and concepts repeating, like angels and characters like Jaybo and planets like Naboo… Our laugh out loud moments!  … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're kicking off the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith this year by analyzing the film's deleted scenes! In this episode we discuss:  What are our memories about these deleted scenes?  What did George Lucas have to say about removing these scenes from the film?  Padmé's plot line with Mon Mothma and Bail Organa + how pivotal it could have been How would we analyze these scenes if they had remained in the film? …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back for our first The Clone Wars Rewatch episode of 2025! We're talking all about the Orto Plutonia arc — “Trespass” (115) and “Sphere of Influence” (304). We discuss: What was the initial fan reaction to these two episodes when they first aired?  The introduction to fan favorite, Senator Chuchi! George Lucas's character, Baron Papanoida, makes an appearance. What did we think about getting a bigger story for his character? Highs and lows from these two episodes!  …and much, much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our 8 year podcast birthday! We're celebrating as we always do! On this episode: We give our 2025 Star Wars Dinner Party lists! Which 5 Star Wars people are we bringing to our fictional, hypothetical dinner party this year, and why? We talk 2024 stats and hopes for 2025! We answer your questions: Star Wars Celebration Japan, personal growth, what department we'd want to work in on a Star Wars movie… … and so much more! A special thanks to every listener we've had on this journey so far, whether this is your first ever episode of Skytalkers or if you've listened to every one. We love you and are so grateful to you! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are here to break down the season 1 finale of Skeleton Crew, Episode 8, “The Real Good Guys”! This week we talk all about:  The kids and their parents working together to save At Attin! Jod's ending — did he get what he deserved?  The final reveal of the Supervisor and what it means for the planet.  Did Skeleton Crew have the Star Wars feeling? And how do we describe that?  …all that and more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are here to talk all about episode 7 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble” directed by Lee Isaac Chung. Tune in this week for discussions on:  More details about At Attin and what the parents know!  Jod's turn on the kids and what it means for the character's ending next week.  The kids' reaction to their parents' messages and eventual reunion this week.  How “claimsies” came full circle!  Final speculations on the Supervisor and At Attin's secrets!  …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our first episode of 2025 and we are here to break down the 6th episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “Zero Friends Again” directed by Bryce Dallas Howard. On this discussion: How did the show handle discussions around KB's differences?  Who has Jod's lightsaber?  The dynamic of Wim and KB vs. Fern and Neel in this episode.  More speculation on Captian Tad Rennod and the Supervisor on At Attin  Why was Wim's hero moment so important?  … plus so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back to talk Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Episode 5! Join us this week as we talk all about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Episode 5 “You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates”. On this episode: What are the parents doing back on At Attin?  At Attin is the last Old Republic Mint — what does it mean? Did we know Jod was going to betray Fern, Wim, Neel, and KB?  What is next on the treasure hunt and the journey back to At Attin?  Is Cthallops the best tentacle monster to date in Star Wars?  …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back to talk Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 4! Join us for a special recording where we're recording together in person as we talk all about Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Episode 4 “Can't Say I Remember No At Attin”. On this episode: Why was this the perfect episode to focus on fan favorite, Neel?  What is our latest speculation about At Attin's Supervisor?  Why does At Achrann look the same as At Attin?  What is next for the character development of Wim and Fern?  What's going on with SM-33, and can we trust Jod?  …all that and more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back this week to talk about the third episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem”. This week we dive into the show and talk all about:  Our new speculation about the secrets and treasures of At Attin.  The character of KB and why it was important to focus on her in this episode.  Kh'ymm's Library and all the information that is kept there.  Jod's relationship with the kids: Can they trust him? What is his motive?  Does this show continue to have the “Star Wars feeling”?  …and so much more!  Listen to our interview with the cast and crew of Skeleton Crew! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to our first episode about the brand new Star Wars television show: Skeleton Crew! This week we dive into the show and talk all about:  Our first impressions of the characters and the world of At-Attin!  Who are all these kids and where do we think their character development will go over the course of the show?  How does the pirate aesthetic of the show fit into the “Star Wars feeling”?  The concept of Skeleton Crew being a “pirates story” but also fitting into the hero's journey and exploring the concept of “home”… how much will they lean in? Who is Jude Law in this story and do we trust him?  …and so much more!  Listen to our interview with the cast and crew of Skeleton Crew! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte celebrate the anniversary of the infamous, the once-wiped from existence, the glorious 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special. On this episode: Caitlin details her very first time watching the Holiday Special. The history of 1978 one-time-airing special and the interesting lore that surrounds it even to this day.  “Favorite” parts of this special! George Lucas's relation and thoughts through the years on the Holiday Special. … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte chat with the crew and cast from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew! We chat with Executive Producers, Showrunners, Directors, and Writers Jon Watts and Chris Ford (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and the Skeleton Crew themselves Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Wim), Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Fern), Robert Timothy-Smith (Neel), and Kyriana Kratter (KB)! We talk: Why stories centering kids matter — the seriousness and fun of a coming of age story in Star Wars. The name origins of the central planet in Skeleton Crew. How our Skeleton Crew is alike and different from each of their characters. What cool things the kids wanted to take home from the super lived-in sets. … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We return to The Clone Wars in our rewatch of the series with the Lurmen arc: “Jedi Crash” (113) and “Defenders of Peace” (114). What to expect on this episode: The fan reaction to these episodes + Katie Lucas' first time writing The Clone Wars episodes and what fans initially thought.  The themes of attachment and the views of the Clone Wars from citizens, as well as the shifting views of the Jedi. Putting into perspective the Ahsoka we see in TCW and the Ahsoka in the 2023 show. … and so much more!  PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode of Skytalkers, we're discussing our reactions and emotions from the new Disney+ documentary, “Music by John Williams”! Tune in to hear us talk about:  Our initial reactions to the documentary.  What did we learn about John Williams that we didn't already know?  What did the documentary have to say about Star Wars music?  Our favorite pieces by John Williams outside of Star Wars.  What does the future of orchestral music look like?  …and so much more!  Skeleton Crew Article Mentioned Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers we're talking all about The Clone Wars Season 1, Episodes 11 and 12! Tune in to hear:  Reviews and comments from when these episodes first aired in 2009. What role does Count Dooku play in Anakin and Obi-Wan's journey?  The official introduction to Hondo Ohnaka!  Is Jar Jar the secret weapon once again? Plus, the mystery of BJ Hughes. …all this and more!  PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Charlotte and Caitlin finish up their series going through the “underrated” lines of each trilogy with the Sequel Trilogy! What's to come in this discussion:  Remembering our first viewing of “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi”!  Breaking down Han Solo and Kylo Ren's relationship.  What are our feelings about “The Rise of Skywalker” nearly five years later?  Rey and Kylo Ren's incredible dynamic… aka we spend a lot of this convo talking about Reylo! … and so much more!  PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with another episode of our rewatch series for The Clone Wars! This week we're talking about the Nute Gunray-centric arc: “Bombad Jedi” (108), “Cloak of Darkness” (109), and “Lair of Grievous” (110). What to expect: We breakdown the context behind these episodes and the fan reactions from their release The themes of these very different episodes, from Ahsoka's rash choices to Kit Fisto to Grievous. The gothic horror elements of “Lair of Grievous” + Dave Filoni's commentary on the EU vs. creating *new* Star Wars. Jar Jar appreciation, of course. ... and so much more! PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we're continuing our series on some lesser discussed quote and lines from the Original Trilogy: Th! What to expect: Our challenges in finding good lines that weren't already so quotable!  We visit Obi-Wan and Vader's relationship and how our perception of it has changed since the Obi-Wan Kenobi show.  Han and Leia's relationship in “Empire Strikes Back”.  What does it mean to be the “Chosen One” in Star Wars?  … and so much more!  PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time again to return to our The Clone Wars rewatch! This time, we're exploring the R2-D2 Lost arc with “Downfall of a Droid” (106) and “Duel of the Droids” (107). What to expect on this episode: The symbolism of R2-D2 to Anakin and what Anakin is willing to risk when R2 goes missing. GGGC: Good General Grievous Content. The fandom's initial thoughts in 2008 around this episode and if they hold up today. … and so much more! PACKD's pre-paid, pre-labeled mailer bags give you an easy, no-hassle way to send clothes home so that you can make plenty of room in your luggage for new purchases, or just to lighten your load for that return flight! Learn more at packdbags.com or on Instagram at @packd.bags Listen to our first episode of our Clone Wars Rewatch series here. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we're going through all the prequel films and picking out some our favorite “underrated” lines to discuss! We each pick some of our favorite less-discussed lines from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. What to expect: Discussion of Padmé and Anakin's relationship throughout the prequels.  What do the films tell us about Palpatine and Padmé's relationship?  How does Count Dooku really feel about his life on the Dark Side?  Do these “underrated” lines tell us anything new about the prequel films?  … and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

We're back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! In this episode we discuss the Malevolence arc, which is Rising Malevolence (102), Shadow of Malevolence (103), and Destroy Malevolence (104): Our personal remembrance of this arc, and our nostalgia towards it. Plus, fan reactions from the forums and intriguing threads fans from 2008 pulled at. Plo Koon and his relationship to the clones.  How Anakin and Padmé's relationship is first explored in The Clone Wars and where it goes from here.  The behind-the-scenes info of how this arc was constructed, from visuals to train systems. … and so much more! Listen to our first episode of our Clone Wars Rewatch series here. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Today on Skytalkers, we're talking LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the four-part series, and talking with the cast and crew. Here's what to expect: Our review and some favorite moments from Rebuild the Galaxy. A paired roundtable interview with Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”) and Tony Revolori (“Grand Budapest Hotel” “Willow”) where they chat brotherhood and Star Wars. A roundtable interview with the legend himself, Jedi Bob's voice actor Bobby Moynihan (“Saturday Night Live”). A roundtable interview with showrunners Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit (“Pokémon Detective Pikachu”) who chat process and choice. … and much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

We're back with our chronological The Clone Wars rewatch with the Domino Squad arc: Clone Cadets (301), Rookies (105), and ARC Troopers (302). We discuss: Re-introducing ourselves to the Domino Squad and realizing Echo (!!!) is part of this arc. The fandom loving the episode of “Rookies” and the reason “Clone Cadets” and “ARC Troopers” exist to bookend “Rookies.” Our highs and lows of these three episodes and our clone journey. We ask ourselves: Are we clone people? … and much more! Chronological Order List of Arcs Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew and the Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

This week on Skytalkers, we're talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas. What to expect: We define the what makes a good radio drama, a brief history, and how the Star Wars radio dramas came to be (George Lucas, USC, and more). Brian Daley's contribution to the Star Wars lexicon and his unmatched impact.  What sets the Star Wars radio dramas apart from the films.  Fun facts and impacts of this “creative scandal”!  … and so much more!  References: The Star Wars Radio Dramas: Brian Daley and the Serialization That Saved NPR by Maria Jose Tenuto and John Tenuto  Blast Points' interview with Maria Jose and John  Archive dot org — Star Wars Radio Drama Archive dot org — Empire Strikes Back Radio Drama Archive dot org — Return of the Jedi Radio Drama The Acolyte Renewal Fan Petition Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

We're back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! We're talking about the “Toydaria arc”: Supply Lines (303) and Ambush (101). In this episode we discuss: The role of Jar Jar Binks as diplomat and distraction as well as Bail Organa and his tactics of negotiation with Toydarians.  The actual first episode of the Clone Wars with Yoda and the clones and how this episode stands the test of time as the premiere episode of TCW. The immediate fan reaction to these episodes on fan forums. … and so much more! Listen to our first episode of our Clone Wars Rewatch series here. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

We've begun our official rewatch of The Clone Wars! We're beginning with: Cat and Mouse (216), The Hidden Enemy (116), TCW Film — the Christophsis Arc. In this episode, we talk about:  Why The Clone Wars wasn't released chronologically.  Early reviews and sentiments about the show.  Our first impressions and new feelings we have about the clones in The Clone Wars!  Our favorite Anakin and Ahsoka moments from the movie. … and so much more. Listen to our full episode on The Clone Wars movie.  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Travel with us to Modesto, California and dive deep into the history of young George Lucas growing up here. On this special episode of Skytalkers, Caitlin, architectural historian, details:   Learn the history of the two houses he grew up in, plus notable locations like his father's stationary store and the car crash site.  Go on a journey with us about George's childhood movie theater, and whether or not it inspired the world-renowned Stag Theater at Skywalker Ranch. The relationship between George and his hometown and how that inspired Star Wars and American Graffiti.  … and so much more!   Follow along on our website for photos + more historical context from Caitlin.    Our San Ansemlo episode is here.   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com   Our theme music is by Christy Carew. 

The last piece of our The Acolyte coverage is here and we are responding to your voicemail questions and emails.  We answer questions about: Mae's potential story arc in Season 2!  What happened to the Power of Two in the season finale?  Our favorite Qimir and Osha moments. The symbolism of Osha bleeding the kyber crystal in Sol's lightsaber. …and more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com   Our theme music is by Christy Carew. 

We've reached the finale episode of The Acolyte and we're here to break it all down. On this episode: A beat-by-beat breakdown of the full finale: the relationship between Osha and Qimir; Sol's guilt; Mae's drive for justice; and Vernestra's need for “a resolution.” Osha's heroine's journey, plus mythological connections like Hades and Persephone.  Plagueis!!! And what would a season 2 look like? And so much more!    Leave us a voicemail (by 7/22!) for your Acolyte questions for our upcoming voicemail Q&A!: 774-343-1138   Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com   Our theme music is by Christy Carew. 

We're back on Brendok for Episode 7 of The Acolyte! This week we discuss:  The events on Brendok from the Jedi's perspective — what really happened with them and the witches? How do we understand a character like Master Sol and the choices he made in this episode?  Mae and Osha's paths and how they will react to the truth.  Victoria Monet's “The Power of Two” song and theorize about its lyrics.  Final speculation on next week's finale!  And so much more! Nerdist's Leslye Headland Interview  “Power of Two” on Spotify  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com   Our theme music is by Christy Carew.