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This week, we dive into Tim Zahn’s THRAWN ASCENDANCY trilogy with CHAOS RISING, reading through chapter 5. We discuss our favorite blue boy (not Hondo), the ever-present question of “when and where are we,” and how the galaxy would be different if Thrawn was/wasn’t a horse girl. The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes […]
This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Zoraida Córdova, author of STAR WARS: GALAXY’S EDGE A CRASH OF FATE, “You Owe Me A Ride,” and “Wait for It” to the pod! We chat with Zoraida about what made her choose to write about Boba Fett, what romance novel she’d write for the galaxy far, far away, […]
This week's episode marks the conclusion of our coverage of FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. In this wrap-up we discuss whether this book has this changed our enjoyment of the film, THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, what did (and didn't) work for us as snobby readers, and which authors we want […]
The crew reads the rest of FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, discussing stories from Brittany N. Williams’s “Faith in an Old Friend” to Tom Angleberger’s “The Whills Strike Back.” We dive deep on how this book treats Lando and gets at his surprisingly strong feelings of responsibility, and, of course, […]
At long last, the crew returns to FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, discussing stories from Zoraida Cordova’s “Wait for It” to Martha Wells’s “Bespin Escape.” Discussion topics include the consumption of food through helmets, which bounty hunters are the dumbest, and, as always, how everything in space is gay. The […]
This week, we continue our exploration of FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, from Django Wexler’s “Amara Kel’s Rules…” being super gay (and a good look at Imperial conscripts) to Daniel Jose Older’s “STET!” giving us a view into a very tiny world of crime. One thing that all these stories […]
This week, we continue our exploration of FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK, from R.F. Kuang’s brilliant “Against All Odds” making us finally care about Dak, to Seth Dickinson’s “The Final Order” spiraling deep into New Order paranoia. Some stories fill us with hope, while others make us wonder if the […]
This week on Book Wars Pod we begin our discussion of FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. We cover “Eyes of the Empire” by Kiersten White, “Hunger” by Mark Oshiro (they/he), “Ion Control” by Emily Skrutskie, “A Good Kiss” by C.B. Lee, and “Kendal” by Charles Yu. The organization we’re highlighting for […]
This week on Book Wars Pod we wrap up our discussion of E.K. Johnston’s QUEEN’S PERIL. We explore the depiction of war on Naboo, how this book improves THE PHANTOM MENACE, and what we hope to see from the upcoming QUEEN’S HOPE. The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes is The Loveland Foundation. […]
This week on Book Wars Pod we discuss the final half of E.K. Johnston’s QUEEN’S PERIL. We explore relationships (both friendly and, ahem, more), Naboo’s political structures and obligations, and the impact of queer representation in YA. The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes is The Loveland Foundation. If you have the means to […]
This week we start our analysis of QUEEN’S PERIL by E.K. Johnston. In this episode we take a look at the days before the Invasion of Naboo and how much more competent some teenage girls are than the Chancellor of the Senate. Also: Miranda does some gay screaming. The organization we’re highlighting for this group […]
This week we wrap up our analysis of SHADOW FALL by Alexander Freed. We cover a new galactic cult, some more Squishy War Time (TM), and where our favorite (secretly) soft squadron goes from here. The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes is Advance Native Political Leadership. If you have the means to […]
This week we discuss the final chapters of Alexander Fred’s SHADOW FALL. Discussions range from hypothesizing what happened in the Sith Temple to whether our favorite Soft Boy, Wyl Lark, can handle leadership The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes is Advance Native Political Leadership. If you have the means to donate, you […]
This week, we continue our discussion of chapters 12 – 16 of SHADOW FALL by Alexander Freed. We touch on the backstories of Kairos, Adan, and IT-O, Chass’ cult history, and why Wyl Lark is too soft to realize he’s become a leader. The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes is Advance Native […]
This week, we dive into chapters 7-12 of Alexander Freed’s SHADOW FALL. Join us as we pity Yrica, beg Chass to get it together, and consider Keise to be downright deranged. The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes is Advance Native Political Leadership. If you have the means to donate, you can do […]
This week, we begin our time with Alexander Freed’s SHADOW FALL. In our discussion of chapters 1-6, we talk about character development since Alphabet Squadron, the realities of the rebels becoming the New Republic, and whatever is happening with Kairos’ strange collectibles habit. The organization we’re highlighting for this group of episodes is Advance Native […]
This week, as we prepare to dive into SHADOW FALL by Alexander Freed, we look forward at all the Star Wars books content coming in the next several months, talk about what excites us, and what we hope for as Star Wars TV show tie-ins become more prevalent. The organization we’re highlighting for this episode […]
In this week’s episode, we chat with @RanaLaPine to conclude our coverage of The Mandalorian Season 2. The conversation ranges from initial reactions, hopes for Season 3, and Clone Wars/Rebels/book tie-ins to the fact that Chris has somehow become a Boba Fett fan. Other important questions include: where is the Boston of the Star Wars […]
This week on the pod, we have a great conversation with Justice @FireSprayProto, Tyrone @LammaticHama, Dillon @aDillonDev, and Danny @DannyPirtle19 about season 2 of The Mandalorian cast members Gina Carano and Rosario Dawson, transphobia in Star Wars, and why Kathleen Kennedy, Jon Favreau, and Dave Filoni need to do better. Going forward, we’ll highlight a social […]
This week on the pod, special guest @celestialintent returns to wrap up Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge A Crash of Fate by Zoraida Córdova. We talk about whether this book makes us want to go to Galaxy’s Edge IRL, the book’s connection to the films, and Córdova’s writing. We also bring back our (accidentally forgotten) Easter eggs […]
This week on the pod, special guest @RanaLaPine joins us to finally wrap up our discussion of Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse. We talk about how this book does (and mostly doesn’t) tie into The Rise of Skywalker, a set of functional parents (?! in MY Star Wars?), third party actors throughout the universe, and why […]
This week on the pod, @celestialintent returns to discuss the second half of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge A Crash of Fate by Zoraida Córdova (chapter 12 – end). We talk about the suspicious lack of the First Order, the rarity and beauty of telling a smaller story in the Star Wars universe, and ~teenage romance~. […]
Download This week on the pod, @celestialintent joins us in our first discussion of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge A Crash of Fate by Zoraida Córdova (start – chapter 11). We talk about who’s returning (and who’s new), life under the First Order, and plans gone awry. Adriana will join us throughout our reading, so stay tuned! If […]
Download This week we continue our discussion on Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse (chapters 22-end). We discuss how Finn and Poe are definitely not, not at all, totally a couple, leaders who are so bad at their jobs that BOTH their underlings defect, and self-sacrifice running rampant in the franchise. If you have the means and […]
Download This week we continue our discussion on Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse (chapters 10-21). We talk about the drag-alongs our rag tag team from last week was able to drum up, the Resistance’s various teams’ inability to follow directions while on assignment, and our old friend, Ransolm Casterfo. If you have the means and are […]
Download This week we start Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse. We talk about the book as a tie-in to other media (and whether it feels like a tie-in), what redemption might look like for some returning characters, some old friends being dragged back into war, and, of course, Leia. During this episode, we reference the following […]
Download This week we finally read Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire by Delilah S. Dawson. We talk at length, with special quests Meg (@jane_anon) and Rob (@SmoothLikeMayo) about the problematic plot and writing of this book, and beg LFL and Del Rey to do better. We also mention this tweet thread from friend of the Pod […]
Download This week we wrap our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed. We talk about the trauma that emerges during war, dive deep into a few of our favorite characters from the novel, and discuss why Alexander Freed is going to ruin us with this trilogy. For a list of black-owned bookstores to order […]
Download This week we continue our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (chapter 15 through the end of the book). We talk about how the merry band of misfits accidentally stumbles into not killing everyone, and the evolving mindsets of both the Republic pilots and the Imperial ones. For a list of black-owned bookstores […]
Download This week we continue our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (chapters 10 through 14). We discuss Hera’s penchant for bringing trash people together and making them useful, Yrica’s inability to bond with her team, and the lack of a moral code in the New Republic. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars […]
Download This week we continue our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (chapters 6 through 9). We talk about the impact being in a war zone can have on your friend group, the birth of the book’s namesake squadron, and HERA MOTHERF*CKIN’ SYNDULLA. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s […]
Download The hosts take time to discuss the protests around the country in response to the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, and how (and why) it matters for EVERYONE, in fandom and out. Resources for those who want to learn more: Places to donate: – https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ – Minnesota Freedom Fund – https://www.joincampaignzero.org/ – Black […]
Download Sure it’s five months late, but the hosts finally get around to reviewing The Rise of Skywalker. TSR is the flagship show of the Tosche Station Network. If you like what you hear, subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. For more great shows from us, you can also subscribe […]
Download This week we’re starting our discussion of Alphabet Squadron, by Alexander Freed (the start of the book through chapter 5). We meet our merry band of misanthropes, try to pin down what’s happening in the different timelines, and figure out where in the galaxy it’s all going down. We also talk about the trauma […]
Download This week we’re wrapping up our discussion of TARKIN by James Luceno. We talk about the progression of the Empire, from Order 66 and CATALYST through the OT era, as well as ask the question: does anyone actually respect Darth Vader? (Spoilers: other than Tarkin, no). Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe […]
Download This week we’re finishing up the reading for TARKIN by James Luceno. We cover the different loyalties and motivations of the beings that make up the Empire, how Tarkin is Smart (TM), and what that little rascal Palpatine’s end-game might be. Now, ONTO THE WRAP! Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through […]
Download This month the Kanjikast, the hosts look back on the first season of The Mandalorian and feature one Very Special Guest.
Download This week we’re continuing our discussion on TARKIN by James Luceno. We cover how to fight an empire and how an empire ought to respond to such a “fight,” or in this case, an act of open hostility! We also cover Darth Vader being dramatic (like in most episodes, TBH). Book Wars Pod explores […]
Download TSR returns with the hosts newly christened parents amidst a pandemic, but that’s okay because it’s time to finally talk about The Mandalorian! TSR is the flagship show of the Tosche Station Network. If you like what you hear, subscribe and leave a review on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play. For more great shows […]
Download This week we’re starting our discussion on TARKIN by James Luceno and talking about everyone’s favorite topic – bureaucrats! Also, thinking about Vader and whether he has any friends, and how the Emperor treats his lackeys. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and […]
Download This month the Kanjikast the hosts finally review The Rise of Skywalker
Download Chris and Kate and joined again by Jaclyn (@jbandos) in part 2 of our conversation on JEDI: FALLEN ORDER. We share some more overall thoughts on the game, likes and dislikes, and what we’d like to see out of a sequel. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: […]
Download Chris and Kate and joined by Jaclyn (@jbandos) to talk JEDI: FALLEN ORDER. In the first half of our two-part conversation, we discuss the pained and cut-short relationship between Cere and Trilla, as well as wax poetic about how great of a character Merrin is. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through […]
Download This week we’re wrapping up our discussion on MYTHS & FABLES by George Mann, discussing “Gaze of Stone” and how middle-grade fiction might be the perfect format to learn more about Weird Force Sh!t. We end with some general thoughts on the book, as well as a criticism on the lack of representation and […]
Download This week we’re talking about MYTHS & FABLES by George Mann, discussing the canon implication of these myths, how seriously we should take them, and how “The Wanderer” might give clues as to what to expect from the Jedi in THE HIGH REPUBLIC project. Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the […]
Download This month the Kanjikast the hosts catch up on the news and talk about the Dragon Age videogame franchise. Why Dragon Age? Because we can. All glory to Lady!Hawke.
Download We’re back for your quarantine listening pleasure! Miranda and Chris discuss VADER IMMORTAL: EPISODE II and talk about how Vader’s plans, as always, make no sense. We also discuss whether this episode makes full use of the Oculus Quest’s VR technology, and what we want to see from EPISODE III. Book Wars Pod explores […]
Download Hosts Bria, Rocky, and Megan bid farewell on this final installment of The Vongcast. Thanks to all who have listened! You can find Megan on Twitter with the handle @blogfullofwords, Rocky with @ladydarthcaedus, and Bria with @chaosbria. This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon! If you like what you hear, you can subscribe to […]
Download We’re continuing our discussion on season 1 of THE MANDALORIAN – where do we want the show to go from here? What does it change about what we know and don’t know about Mandalore, the Darksaber, and Bo-Katan Kryze? Tune in as we look at where Din, Baby Yoda, Cara, and co. fit into […]
Download This month the Kanjikast the hosts catch up on the news and talk about a little trip to Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World. Spoilers for the Rise of the Resistance attraction begin at 58:15.
Download We’re taking another break from the books to talk about season 1 of THE MANDALORIAN! What did we like? What directors do we want to see return next season? Where art thou Baby Yoda?! This episode covers our initial reactions and listener questions – be sure to tune in to our next episode to […]
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