Never has there been a better time to be a Star Wars fan, there's so much to talk about! Every week, Kenton & Dan dismiss wild casting rumours, discuss Star Wars canon, and just plain diss Jar Jar. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton discus the third "trilogy" of episodes of Andor Season 2 released on Disney+. The crisis on Ghorman comes to a head, and two characters seperated by the entire series finally meet. The Nerds have mixed opinions on this chapter of the series.Which Andor character to you hope makes it through to the end unscathed? let us know in the comments below.Find Dan in other internet places:https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok: / kentonlarsen
Dan and Kenton discuss the second "trilogy" of Andor Season 2 episodes released on Disney+ which takes us from Coruscant to Ghorman, and back again.Let us know what Andor storyline you're most invested in!Find Dan in other internet places:https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok: / kentonlarsen
Dan and Kenton talk about the first three episodes of Star Wars: Andor season 2. It's Star Wars for grown-ups, with all the adult-themed drama you can handle. Let us know what Andor storyline you're most invested in!Find Dan in other internet places:https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok: / kentonlarsen
Dan and Kenton are excited about the upcoming second season of the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor, but Dan misses seeing Star Wars in the theatre. Watch the Andor Season 2 trailer here: https://youtu.be/duN-KQgOjYs?si=UlRI6Et_gYgPhmwQ and let us know which Andor character you're most looking forward to seeing.Find Dan in other internet places:https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok: / kentonlarsen
Kenton runs his annual content marketing assignment, in which he has his students make viral videos about Juicy Fruit (not a sponsor!) while Dan runs his first paid campaign as a content creator on TikTok.Check out a new Cinema Circuit puzzle daily at https://www.wfhgames.com/cinema-circuit (yes, a sponsor!)Find Dan in other internet places:https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
Kenton leaves the annual "Radio is going to survive" article from the Globe & Mail on Dan's desk, and his reaction is a bit predictable. Radio is not going to survive, at least not in its current form.Let us know: do you stilll listen to the radio? If so, how much? Here's the Globe & Mail article we're talking about: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-canadian-radio-evolution-challenges/Find Dan in other internet places:https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
Kenton and Dan watch the new trailer for Andor Season 2 (their reactions are mixed!) They also discuss the news that Kathleen Kennedy will be retiring as head of Lucasfilm at the end of 2025.Watch the Andor Season 2 Trailer and let us know what you think: https://youtu.be/AE4wxt70aUM?si=f19GW70LVHGTHzkjKathleen Kennedy is leaving Lucasfilm: https://www.ign.com/articles/lucasfilm-president-kathleen-kennedy-responds-to-retirement-reports-confirms-star-wars-succession-planFind Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
Dan tries to hold an intervention for Kenton to stop watching so much American news (and getting stressed out about it!) to discover that Kenton has already self-intervened and cut down dramatically on his CNN intake.Find Dan in other internet places:https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
Kenton and Dan discuss a few recent Star Wars news stories: The Acolyte was the second most streamed show on Disney+ last year: https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2025/01/27/why-the-acolyte-was-disneys-2-most-watched-show-of-2024-and-still-cancelled/ Ryan Gosling is eyeing a role in the Star Wars universe: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/jan/24/ryan-gosling-for-star-wars-it-might-be-the-end-of-the-franchise-as-we-know-it Henry Cavill was also in talks to take on a Star Wars role: https://comicbookmovie.com/sci_fi/star-wars/star-wars-rumor-round-up-henry-cavill-in-talks-natalie-portmans-cut-obi-wan-kenobi-role-more-a215916 And Kenton went to see Return of the Jedi in concert with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: https://wso.ca/whats-on/mo4-star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-in-concert/ Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
Dan and Kenton discuss the brief pause from TikTok that Americans were forced to endure on January 19, 2025. Is the most popular social media app in the world banned in the U.S.? If so, what's going to happen next? Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
Dan and Kenton break down the season finale of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. The Nerds have mixed feelings about the final episode. Let us know your favourite Skeleton Crew moment in the comments below. Find Dan in other internet places: https://linktr.ee/danwatches_movies Follow Kenton on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
After a holiday break, Dan and Kenton return to discuss the last three episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, with a focus on the most recent seventh episode, "We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble." Let us know your favourite Skeleton Crew character in the comments below. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen
Kenton and Dan discuss the fourth episode of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, now streaming on Disney+. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton are pleasantly surprised that they both like the new Skeleton Crew Star Wars series on Disney+. Let us know what you think of Skeleton Crew in the comments below. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton and Dan discuss the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Skeleton Crew, which dropped earlier this week on Disney+. Let us know what you think of Skeleton Crew in the comments below. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton tells Dan about his experience watching the 2024 Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity advertising award winners. These are some of the best, most acclaimed advertisements for the biggest brands in the world, and Kenton's question is: Why can't local businesses achieve that? Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan signs up for Notes, Threads, and Bluesky, all in one week. Which of these "next generation" social media platforms will last? Who knows! Follow Kenton on these platforms too! https://bsky.app/profile/kentonlarsen.bsky.social https://notes.tiktok.com/t/ZMhvG1TWD/ https://www.threads.net/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton talk about the recent announcement of a new Star Wars trilogy in development from Simon Kinberg of X-Men: First Class fame. But something may be rotten in the state of Lucasfilm, as this Hollywood Reporter article implies. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/star-wars-rey-movie-simon-kinberg-1236059786/ The Nerds also talk rip on The Acolyte a little more, and talk about their favourite Star Wars video games. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton share their experiences watching the U.S. election night coverage. They then discuss the new Australian adaptation of The Office and begin casting a Canadian version. Let's get on that, CBC! For more on the Australian Office: https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2024/09/24/female-led-the-office-remake-looks-genuinely-terrible/ Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan tells Kenton about Winnipeg's newest radio station, Alt. 94.3, then the Nerds discuss the media coverage of the U.S. General Election. It has been a crazy ride! Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton talk about the dying movie theatre industry. No one wants to see movies in the theatre anymore, and the Nerds think theatres did it to themselves by creating such an awful moviegoing experience. An interesting piece on the future of movie theatres: https://www.theringer.com/movies/2024/10/23/24270869/repertory-revival-cinema-old-movie-screenings-vidiots-film-at-lincoln Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan pitches Kenton on a new radio app idea: taking a local radio brand and turning it into a Spotify-esque streaming service, giving listeners complete choice over their music. It's like a local version of Spotify for the specific music genre you love! Check out the iHeartRadio app: https://news.iheart.com/apps/ More on Rogers Media's Seekr app: https://broadcastdialogue.com/rogers-sports-media-launches-seekr-app/ Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton talk about the state of their podcast and brainstorm ideas on how to attract new listeners. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen Kenton's fancy camera: https://www.amazon.ca/DJI-Stabilization-Rotatable-Touchscreen-Photography/dp/B0CG19QXWD/ref=pd_ci_mcx_pspc_dp_2_t_2?pd_rd_w=4TLWE&content-id=amzn1.sym.dac6bdf1-d7aa-466c-9e9d-35bfa94b8587&pf_rd_p=dac6bdf1-d7aa-466c-9e9d-35bfa94b8587&pf_rd_r=506KY8E2RA0777AP988W&pd_rd_wg=907Ec&pd_rd_r=8310375a-e8dc-43f1-b9c5-1eaebd0d06ed&pd_rd_i=B0CG19QXWD&th=1 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
The Nerds talk about Justin Trudeau's recent appearance on Stephen Colbert, Dan trashes Agatha All Along, Kenton praises The Penguin, and Netflix wants to change the structure of their development deals. More on Netflix's new development system: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-05-12/apple-netflix-amazon-want-to-change-how-they-pay-hollywood-stars Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton tells Dan all about the Emmys while Dan signs up for ad-supported Netflix and Disney+. They talk about all of the major streaming services and their encroachment into cable TV's "live" territory. For more on The Emmys: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/2024-news-documentary-emmys-night-one-winners-1236012051/ Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton and Dan mourn the loss of James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, among many other iconic roles. Also, Disney is sued over Plasticine Tarkin, and Dan cleanses his Star Wars palate after The Acolyte with an Andor re-watch. James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93 | AP News Disney sued over use of dead actor's pictures in Star Wars spin-off (msn.com) Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Canada's traditional radio and TV brands are STRUGGLING in this new media landscape, and have been for some time. But fear not, Dan has a solution: Federal Goverment Regulations! Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton talk about the cancellation of The Acolyte, watch the recent Skeleton Crew trailer, and search for Mark Hamill on the streets of Winnipeg. In case you missed the Skeleton Crew trailer: https://youtu.be/a6voXgBlmpk?si=gEPZBIF0rZA60mhu Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton talk about the massive shift in audience viewing habits from traditional cable to streaming services. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton tear apart the final episode of The Acolyte. Spoiler alert, everything did NOT come together in the end. Rest in peace, Bob Newhart: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/cbs-bob-newhart-tribute-special-001400675.html Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton discuss the passing of Hollywood legend Shelley Duvall before moving on to the penultimate episode of Star Wars: The Acolyte. Will the series improve at all before the finale? Rest in Peace, Shelley Duvall: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/jul/12/shelley-duvall-obituary Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton discuss the new Beverly Hills Cop movie before diving into the latest installment of The Acolyte as it continues to confuse. Lucasfilm Creative Executive Pablo Hidalgo gets a shout-out from Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland: https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/leslye-headland-acolyte-episode-5-interview-star-wars-qimir-cortosis Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton discuss the first 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate before diving into Episode 5 of The Acolyte. One of these things went better than the other. Ratings for the first 2024 U.S. Presidential Election: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/biden-trump-first-2024-debate-tv-ratings-1235934892/ Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton talk about the fourth episode of Star Wars: Acolyte and its continuing storytelling issues. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton discuss episode 3 of Star Wars: The Acolyte, which continues to underwhelm some fans while others just love it. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton and Dan discuss the first two episodes of The Acolyte - the new Star Wars series streaming on Disney+ - and their reactions are as divided as the rest of Star Wars fandom. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan convinces Kenton to watch a four hour video about the failure of the Star Wars hotel. YouTuber Jenny Nicholson just tears apart the overpriced "immersive" experience and the Nerds join the "I knew it!" chorus. Watch Jenny's original video here. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan finishes the first six seasons of Happy Days and determines that the shark-jumping episode does NOT mark the decline of the series, then Kenton tells him about Google's new plans for world domination. Don't be evil, my ass. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Streaming services have officially overtaken cable TV as more and more viewers cut the cord. Will Kenton finally cancel his cable subscription, or is the allure of live news and sports too much? Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton and Dan watch the trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series The Acolyte and talk about the possibilites of a series set 100 years before Star Wars. Watch the Acolyte trailer here: https://youtu.be/BtytYWhg2mc?si=Us2VMOJ7A0xRTY8t Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton and Dan talk about yet another impending TikTok ban in the U.S., and whether or not the restof the world will care. Plus: Happy Days discussion off the top and a brief Oscars/Oppenheimer talk at the end. Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton talk about the recent Bell Media layoffs and corporate Canada's inability to make money off the news. How will journalism survive this very inhospitable and sometimes hostile new media environment? Read Jeff Jarvis' 'Is it time to give up on old news?' https://buzzmachine.com/2024/01/24/is-it-time-to-give-up-on-old-news/ More on the Bell Media cuts: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/bce-cuts-1.7108658 Follow the Nerds on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton and Dan return to discuss the newly-announced The Mandalorian and Grogu feature Star Wars film coming to theatres everywhere. There's no release date, but the Nerds are excited anyway! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton tells Dan all about the awesome Mandalorian panel he saw at Winnipeg Comiccon that included Carl Weathers, Giancarlo Esposito, Emily Swallow, and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee. https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton get to a delayed discussion about the final episode of Star Wars: Ahsoka. Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton and Dan discuss the seventh episode of Ahsoka, which is turning out to be a bit of a lackluster show, all things considered. Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton and Dan disagree about Ahsoka S1E6. One thought it was incredibly engaging, building some of the best Star Wars lore we've ever seen. The other thought it was incredibly boring. Who do you agree with? Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton and Dan discuss the 5th episode of Ahsoka, the new Disney+ Star Wars series. Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan continues to be underwhelmed by the new Disney+ series Ahsoka, while Kenton has a more favourable view. Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Kenton and Dan discuss the third episode of the Disney+ series Star Wars Ahsoka. Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
Dan and Kenton discuss the first two episodes of the new Star Wars Disney+ series Ahsoka. Does it measure up to its predecessors? Let us know what you think of Ahsoka, leave a voice message below! https://www.tiktok.com/@danwatchesmovies https://www.tiktok.com/@kentonlarsen --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarsnerds/support
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