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The Star Wars Historians Show is now its own podcast as Luke Fornea and David Gonzalez II are committed to ‘unraveling the mysteries of the Force’ with you! They will cover everything Star Wars such as the films, books and comics along with their friends. Brought to you by the Gazebo Effect Network - the best example of fandom you can find.

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    • Sep 2, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 63 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Star Wars Historians Show

    LXII. Reviewing the Archives: Path of Destruction (The Bane Trilogy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 58:58


    Luke and I continue our journey through great Star Wars villains by reading through the Bane trilogy. Cody Tooley will be joining us starting with the first book, Path of Destruction! We discuss the best parts and look forward to the next read-through! Make sure to subscribe and share this podcast with your friends! Comment what stood out to you in this show.

    LXI. Reviewing the Archives: Tales of the Empire & 'The Acolyte' cancellation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 58:32


    David and Luke start their journey of creating a brand-new villain for a Writing Room. They review villains and stories of them that have been done well or maybe they haven't. They start with 'Tales of the Empire' and give their thoughts on the cancellation of 'The Acolyte.' Make sure to subscribe to the podcast and may the Force be with you!

    LX. Final Thoughts on 'The Acolyte' and 'Skeleton Crew' Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 49:34


    We are back with Luke Fornea making his return to the podcast! He gives his thoughts on 'The Acolyte' and addresses the criticisms the show has received. We also discuss the future of the show and the possible storylines with Darth Plagueis and Sidious while giving our initial thoughts on the teaser trailer for 'Skeleton Crew!' Make sure to subscribe and share this podcast with your friends! Comment what stood out to you in this show.

    LIX. The Acolyte Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 78:52


    I'm back with my good friends, Tim Duncan and Abby Tooley, to discuss our real thoughts on 'The Acolyte.' We address all the controversies and criticisms while having our own but I believe we were have all the different sides in this conversation! Make sure to subscribe and share this podcast with your friends! Comment what stood out to you in this show.

    LVIII. Ahsoka Review: Episodes III-IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 64:19


    Daniel Gonzalez joins the Star Wars Historians as they cover episodes three and four entitled "Time to Fly" & "Fallen Jedi!" Make sure to share the podcast with your friends and leave us a review!

    LVII. Ahsoka Review: Episodes I & II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 61:23


    Luke and David start their rewatch series of 'Ahsoka' and offering their thoughts throughout the first two episodes: "Master and Apprentice" and "Toils and Troubles."

    LVI. The Future of Star Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 54:00


    Luke and David start their seventh season of 'The Star Wars Historians Show' addressing what Star Wars looks in 2024. We give you our brief initial thoughts on 'Ahsoka' before we do our rewatch series for each episode and even our quick thoughts on the Star Wars Theory controversy.

    LV. The Mandalorian Review | Season Three Finale (feat. Daniel Gonzalez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 70:40


    Luke and David are joined by Daniel as they cover the last two episodes of Season Three of 'The Mandalorian!' They talk through these episodes and acknowledge the criticisms from this season as a whole.

    LIV. Reacting to Celebration News & The State of 'The Mandalorian'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 50:18


    Luke and David talk about the biggest news from Celebration at the time of recording (April 7th) and briefly give their thoughts on the current state of 'The Mandalorian' amidst the complaints.

    LIII. The Mandalorian Review | S3:E2-4 (feat. Daniel Gonzalez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 63:55


    The team is back to cover the last three episodes of The Mandalorian and discuss what they think of the show now that we are halfway through Season Three. Joining them in this conversation is David's twin brother and long-time guest of the show, Daniel Gonzalez!

    LII. The Mandalorian Review | S3:E1 | “The Apostate”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 49:08


    We are back as we cover the first episode from the new season of 'The Mandalorian!' We discuss our initial thoughts and predict what will happen throughout the season.

    LI. The Second Historians' Take and ‘The Mandalorian' Season Three Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 50:08


    Luke and David are back to talk through the comments made by Liam Neeson about the state of Star Wars and addresses the concerns of too much Star Wars content within the last couple of years. They also give their thoughts about the upcoming season of 'The Mandalorian!'

    L. Tales of the Jedi Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 77:21


    First episode of Season Six and we are talking through 'Tales of the Jedi!' We discuss our favorite aspects of Dooku and Ahsoka's arcs and discuss its shortcomings. Make sure to like, share and subscribe to our YouTube channel and also follow us wherever you listen to podcast!

    XLVIX. Andor Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 48:52


    David and Luke are back finally to wrap up Season Five of The Star Wars Historians Show and they are talking about Andor. They share the favorite concepts, characters and scenes from the show and also catch up on what else has and will come out!

    XLVIII. The Gazebo Effect Network's Second Annual Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 59:16


    This will be our one and only non-Star Wars episodes on our podcast but David joined a Network-produced Christmas special for the flagship podcast of the Gazebo Effect Network: Fandom Done Right! They discuss what they have been watching for Christmas, their favorite TV Christmas episodes and reviewed 'Klaus!' We hope you enjoy! May the Force be with You!

    XLVIII. Andor Review: Episodes I-IV

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 62:26


    We are back on the podcast to cover the first four episodes of 'Andor!' We talk about how this show is successfully different but still Star Wars.

    XVIII. Timelines: Knights of the Old Republic (feat. Daniel Gonzalez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 58:49


    We are back, coming off of Abby's question in our Q&A, to break down the stories from the KOTOR timeline along with Daniel Gonzalez!

    XVII. Q&A Session

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 54:13


    Luke and David are back to talk through your submitted questions! If you have more, go ahead and leave them an email at starwarshistorians@gmail.com!

    XVI. Obi-Wan Kenobi Review - Parts Five and Six (feat. Abby Tooley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 64:39


    It's a late one but we finally put our thoughts together for the final two episodes of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.' We hope you enjoy our conversation with our friend, Abby!

    XV. Obi-Wan Kenobi Review: Part Four (feat. Brady Paul)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 60:59


    We are back reviewing the four chapter of the Obi-Wan Kenobi show with Brady Paul! This happens to be one of our favorite conversations ever! We dive into the criticisms of this show and have ourselves a really great conversation over Reva as a character. We hope you enjoy!

    XIV. Obi-Wan Kenobi Review: Part One through Three (feat. Daniel Gonzalez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 72:40


    We are back just in time to review the first three episodes of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' with special guest, Daniel Gonzalez. We talk through our favorite scenes and moments from the first half of the show. We also addressed the controversy from the Star Wars fandom. Join us for this great conversation. May the Force with you!

    XIII. May the Fourth Be with You!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 41:32


    The Star Wars Historians are back with a special 'May the Fourth' episode! We talk about our love for Star Wars, share our favorites and also talk about all the things we missed during our long break. We hope you enjoy!

    XII. The Book of Boba Fett Review - Season Finale (feat. Daniel Gonzalez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 54:27


    We are back with our review of the finale for "The Book of Boba Fett." Joining us in this conversation was David's twin brother, Daniel and he talks with us about this episode and the show overall! May the Force be with you!

    XI. The Book of Boba Fett Review - Chapter Five and Six (feat. Brady Paul)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 68:23


    The Star Wars Historians are back to review Chapter Five and Six, the two most controversial episodes of the show. What did we think? We let you know with our special guest, Brady Paul! We hope that you enjoy our perspective! May the Force be with you!

    X. The Book of Boba Fett Review - Chapters Three and Four

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 39:53


    The Star Wars Historians are back with our review of Chapters Three and Four for "The Book of Boba Fett!" We highlight our favorite moments, discuss the criticisms from some and also of our own. We also talk about the announcement of LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga with the gameplay and release date reveal! We hope you have a great time with us!

    IX. The Book of Boba Fett Review - Chapters One and Two

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 41:33


    The Star Wars Historians are back for their second official season! They talk through the first two episodes of "The Book of Boba Fett!" Join them as they dive into the character of Boba Fett and answer the question if it lives up to the hype!

    VIII. The Historians' Take: Is Star Wars Best When Animated?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 38:31


    David and Luke are back on the hot seat as they respond to Jeremy Los, who is part of the Vover's team and appeared on Fandom's The Hill podcast. He claims that Star Wars is at its best when it was animated and how that could change the future of Star Wars content! Here the Star Wars Historians respond and have a deeper conversation about the current Disney Plus series format. We hope you enjoy!

    VII. Fair or Not: Is Count Dooku the worst Sith ever? (feat. Cole Harris & Cody Tooley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 59:51


    This is the second and final "Fair or Not" with Cody Tooley as he brings his argument to the Star Wars Historians and Cole Harris: Count Dooku is the worst Sith ever! We disagree and offer our reasons why but who do you think is right?!

    VI. Reviewing the Archives - Dooku: Jedi Lost

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 66:19


    David and Luke are back in this brand-new episode reviewing "Dooku: Jedi Lost." They discuss how this book continues to add more details to the universe that we all love and listen to the first fifteen minutes to hear their thoughts on the latest Star Wars news!

    V. The 2nd Annual State of the Galaxy Address

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2021 39:01


    We are back with our second-annual State of the Galaxy Address! In this episode, we review the Star Wars content that was released within the last year, discuss what is to come and give our opinions on how the Star Wars universe is doing. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

    IV: Fair or Not - RE: What is Mace Windu's Legacy? (feat. Cole Harris & Cody Tooley)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 51:43


    It is finally here! Cole Harris is finally back with the Star Wars Historians after over a year to moderate and decide over Mace Windu's legacy along with Luke. Cody Tooley joins us to defend Windu's legacy against David Gonzalez in this episode. We hope you have a great time listening and let us know who you side with!

    III. The Rewatch Series Finale - The Rise of Skywalker (feat. Micah Wakefield)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 59:43


    The Star Wars Rewatch Series has come to an end and we finish it with "The Rise of Skywalker!" David makes a huge take on the Sequel Trilogy as a whole and you don't want to miss it. We are honored to be joined by Micah, who helps us cover this finale. It's up everywhere you listen to podcasts!

    II. The Rewatch Series - The Last Jedi (feat. Matthew Emerson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 58:26


    We are finally discussing "The Last Jedi" as we get closer to wrapping up the Rewatch Series of the eleven Star Wars films! Joining us in this conversation is Dr. Matthew Emerson, who walks us through why he enjoys this film and offers defenses for it in this episode. We hope you enjoy it!

    I. The Historians' Take: Defining Canonicity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 45:56


    Welcome to the first episode of the Star Wars Historians Show presented by the Gazebo Effect Network! Luke Fornea and David Gonzalez II are setting the foundations of their new show by discussing their view on the canonicity of the Star Wars universe! May the Force be with you!

    REPOST: The Philosophy Series - The Sith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 34:31


    This episode was one of the very first episodes for the Star Wars Historians, where we briefly went through the Sith Code and some characters of the Sith. We are planning on revisiting this in Season Three but here were our initial thoughts on the Sith. We hope you enjoy!

    REPOST: The Philosophy Series - The Jedi Order

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 42:01


    This episode was one of the very first episodes for the Star Wars Historians, where we briefly went through the Jedi Code and some characters of the Jedi. We are planning on revisiting this in Season Three but here were our initial thoughts on the Jedi. We hope you enjoy!

    REPOST: The Rewatch Series - The Force Awakens (feat. Spencer Price)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 66:05


    We are continuing our Rewatch Series with our good friend, Spencer Price as we cover "The Force Awakens!" We talk about the differences of watching it for the first time in 2015 and now. This was one of the best conversations not just about this film, but the effect it has now that the Sequel Trilogy is complete.

    REPOST: The Rewatch Series - Return of the Jedi (feat. Daniel Gonzalez & Brady Paul)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 70:01


    We are concluding the Original Trilogy by reviewing "Return of the Jedi" alongside Brady Paul and Daniel Gonzalez. We discuss some theories and address the announcement of this new podcast!

    REPOST: The Rewatch Series - The Empire Strikes Back (feat. David Gonzalez)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 58:24


    We are reviewing David's favorite Star Wars film, "The Empire Strikes Back!" Joining us for this discussion is David's father as we walk through what sets this film apart from the rest while tying everything together.

    REPOST: The Rewatch Series - A New Hope

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 54:09


    We are reviewing the sixth film in the Star Wars Rewatch Series. The one that started it all, "A New Hope." The stories of Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo all began here, but how does it fit in the order of the Rewatch Series? We talk all about it there!

    REPOST: The Rewatch Series - Rogue One (feat. Daniel Gonzalez)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 57:34


    We release our review of "Rogue One," the second anthology film in the Skywalker saga! With David's brother, Daniel, we talk through why we enjoy but also highlight the areas in which it struggles for us to place higher on our lists. All in all, we value this movie for what it brings to the universe.

    REPOST: The Rewatch Series - Solo

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 55:22


    We are back with the review of "Solo," the second anthology film in the Star Wars universe but the first one in the timeline. We talk about how this is not a waste of time to hit play and enjoy!

    REPOST: The Rewatch Series - Revenge of the Sith (feat. Daniel Gonzalez)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 62:23


    We are back to review what many believe is the greatest episode of the Prequels: Revenge of the Sith! We are joined by David's brother, Daniel, as we discuss everything we love about this film!

    REPOST: The Rewatch Series - Attack of the Clones (feat. Abby and Cody Tooley)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 57:12


    We continue our Rewatch Series with the Tooleys as we review "Attack of the Clones." We walk through the many gems that this films has to offer and even establish future episodes due to this film!

    REPOST: The Rewatch Series - The Phantom Menace (feat. Abby & Cody Tooley)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 49:19


    We have begun our journey through the eleven films in the Skywalker saga starting with "The Phantom Menace." We thank the Tooley family for joining us in our conversation!

    XX. Reviewing the Archives: Light of the Jedi (The High Republic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 64:49


    David and Luke are back here in Season Three starting with the book review of the first High Republic Era book, Light of the Jedi. Listen to the first twenty minutes for their spoiler-free thoughts!

    XIX. The Mandalorian Review: Chapters Fifteen and Sixteen

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 60:44


    For their last podcast episode of 2020, the Star Wars Historians wrap up their review of the second season of the Mandalorian on Disney Plus! They also briefly talk about the new shows that were announced at Disney's Investors Day. Join them!

    XVIII. The Mandalorian Review: Chapters Thirteen and Fourteen (feat. Brady Paul)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 48:50


    David Gonzalez II brings in his good friend, Brady Paul, to talk through the last two episodes of the Mandalorian entitled "The Jedi" and "The Tragedy." They walk through some of their favorite moments in this great conversation!

    XVII. The Mandalorian Review: Chapters Eleven and Twelve (feat. Daniel Gonzalez)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 52:30


    David and Luke are back to review the next two chapters of the Mandalorian series on Disney Plus! They have Daniel Gonzalez to join them in discussing all the things that were revealed and what to look forward to in the next upcoming chapters!

    XVI. The Mandalorian Review: Chapters Nine and Ten

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 50:37


    The Star Wars Historians are back reviewing the first two chapters of Season Two! SPOILER ALERT! Make sure you watch Chapter Nine and Ten before listening to this episode! They talk through the episodes, point out the Easter eggs found in them and discuss their favorite scenes!

    XV. The Writing Room: The High Republic Trilogy (Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 62:29


    The Star Wars Historians, in their longest episode, wrap up episodes two and three of their High Republic Era trilogy. How does Avar Kriss and her companions end in this storyline? Tune in and grab something to eat, it's gonna be a fun time with David and Luke!

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