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Let's talk about 'Andor' being the most feminist Star Wars we've ever had

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 92:22


On the 232nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- are joined by two special guests, friend to the program Sarah Postreich (@fsusarah42.bsky.social‬) and Dave's wife (and fellow friend to the program), Cait Gladow (@nolanolegal.bsky.social‬)! The two join for an in-depth discussion of feminism in "Andor." Certainly, "Andor" understands representation and walks the walk better than maybe any other Star Wars property ever has, but the show also takes steps beyond the Bechdel test to address themes relevant to women's life experiences. The group tackles some of those topics, which characters resonate so well and why, and basically just gush more about a truly great show. Join us! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related "Andor" episodes: The rapid (too rapid?) conclusion of 'Andor' Season 2 Is 'Andor' Season 2 TOO bleak? 'Andor' Season 2 is seeing no dropoff so far Live TV discussion: 'Andor' Episode 12 How will Season 2 of 'Andor' tie into 'Rebels?' Top five Star Wars TV shows (and Dr. Doom too)

The review catchup show: 'Tales of the Underworld,' 'Light & Magic,' and 'Thunderbolts'

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 77:05


On this, the 231st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- take a diversion from "Andor" to get caught up on all the OTHER stuff that's come out recently. The group gets into the comic book movie making a potential comeback with "Thunderbolts" before turning their attention back to Star Wars. Why is the second season of "Light & Magic" a must-watch? And what were the best bits of "Tales of the Underworld?" Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related:

The rapid (too rapid?) conclusion of 'Andor' Season 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 93:24


It's the 230th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- review the final two arcs (Episodes 7-12) of Season 2 of "Andor." There's plenty to cover, from the Ghorman Massacre, to Cyril's denouement, to some great thrills surrounding two rescue attempts, to Luthen's predictable end ... the end of the series didn't lack for memorable moments. Was it a little cramped though? Let's discuss! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related "Andor" episodes: Is 'Andor' Season 2 TOO bleak? 'Andor' Season 2 is seeing no dropoff so far Live TV discussion: 'Andor' Episode 12 How will Season 2 of 'Andor' tie into 'Rebels?' Top five Star Wars TV shows (and Dr. Doom too) How does Andor affect others ... and how do they affect him? Leadership in 'Andor' is taking many forms 'Andor' is both a timeless and timely story right now The themes of power and class in 'Andor' 'Andor' is so stupidly good What actually makes 'Andor' a series for adults? 'Andor' might be the 'grown-up' Star Wars you've been looking for

Is 'Andor' Season 2 TOO bleak?

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 73:31


On the 229th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- review the second 3-episode arc (Episodes 4-6) of Season 2 of "Andor." One of the big things the group debates this week is the absence of hope in "Andor," and how deeply the show delves into things like depression and despair. How does the show's pacing affect our perception of things? Let's talk about it. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related "Andor" episodes: 'Andor' Season 2 is seeing no dropoff so far Live TV discussion: 'Andor' Episode 12 How will Season 2 of 'Andor' tie into 'Rebels?' Top five Star Wars TV shows (and Dr. Doom too) How does Andor affect others ... and how do they affect him? Leadership in 'Andor' is taking many forms 'Andor' is both a timeless and timely story right now The themes of power and class in 'Andor' 'Andor' is so stupidly good What actually makes 'Andor' a series for adults? 'Andor' might be the 'grown-up' Star Wars you've been looking for

'Andor' Season 2 is seeing no dropoff so far

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 84:37


Welcome to the 228th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- review the first 3-episode arc of Season 2 of "Andor." The group devotes a few minutes to Celebration before getting into the weeds on the major storylines of the first three episodes. Why are the idiot Rebellion dudes important? Why is a scene of sexual assault appropriate for this show? How are people in general unpredictable? And why is the Unholy Alliance (TM) suddenly ... a good thing? Let's get into it!  Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related "Andor" episodes: Live TV discussion: 'Andor' Episode 12 How will Season 2 of 'Andor' tie into 'Rebels?' Top five Star Wars TV shows (and Dr. Doom too) How does Andor affect others ... and how do they affect him? Leadership in 'Andor' is taking many forms 'Andor' is both a timeless and timely story right now The themes of power and class in 'Andor' 'Andor' is so stupidly good What actually makes 'Andor' a series for adults? 'Andor' might be the 'grown-up' Star Wars you've been looking for

Live TV discussion: 'Andor' Episode 12

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 55:31


It's time for the 227th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- get us ready for the second season of "Andor" by revisiting the final episode of Season 1 with a live watch. The group discusses what Season 1, and in particular Episode 12, did right and why Season 2 is so anticipated. Pop some popcorn and watch along with us! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

Previewing Star Wars Celebration 2025 -- What surprises might be in store?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 72:55


For the 226th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- run down the schedule for Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, previewing the big panels while speculating as to what surprises we all might get. A new hype trailer? A possible fresh series announcement? Let's get to talking about it! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Full Star Wars Celebration Schedule

How will Season 2 of 'Andor' tie into 'Rebels?'

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 80:31


On this, the 225th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- revisit the animated series "Rebels" to look for helpful tie-ins to the upcoming season of "Andor." The group pinpoints specific characters and episodes people can rewatch with an eye on what's to come, but they also look more broadly at thematic connections. In addition, the fellas review "Captain America: Brave New World" and get into the weeds a little on the budgets of "Underworld" and "The Mandalorian and Grogu." Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: 'Light and Magic' Season 2 coming April 18 Related: 'Star Wars Underworld' would have cost a lot of money Related: Your 'Star Wars Rebels' Viewing Guide

Is Disney Star Wars good or bad? Let's score every project!

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 85:35


Is Disney Star Wars good or bad? On the 224th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- try to settle the question of whether Kathleen Kennedy's tenure has been good for Star Wars. The crew looks at each film/TV product released under the Disney banner, takes audience and critical reaction into account, and hands out their own pass/fail grades. How many projects are we glad we've gotten? Let's let the actual work decide this. And the verdict is ... Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Changes to Smuggler's Run to come for Mandalorian & Grogu Related: Mara Jade lightsaber at Galaxy's Edge

Star Wars news reaction: Mando season 4, Kathleen Kennedy's partial retirement and an 'Andor' season 2 trailer

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 85:30


It's the 223rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- recover from Mardi Gras (and share some stories) and get back into the swing of Star Wars with a ton of news reaction. The three biggest items on the agenda -- "The Mandolorian" season 4 teaser by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy's on-again off-again retirement, and the "Andor" season 2 trailer -- are given their due discourse, including an assessment of modern/pop music in Star Wars trailers. Let's go! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Kathleen Kennedy saga addressed Related: 'Andor' Season 2 trailer  

Reviewing 'Dark Disciple' and 'Star Wars: Rebellion'

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2025 69:32


Welcome to the 222nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- cover some actor goings on and Galaxy's Edge changes before engaging in a review show. Dave recently read the Asajj Ventress-centered "Dark Disciple," and Fredo played the table-top game "Rebellion," and they gave their thoughts on each.  Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Dark Disciple on Wookieepedia Related: More about Star Wars: Rebellion

Which Star Wars characters would put together a good football team?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 68:14


We're a couple days late, but hey, let's celebrate Star Wars Podcast Day anyway! On the 221st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- discuss New Orleans' recent hosting of the Super Bowl and get into the football spirit by creating their own football brain trusts, utilizing characters from the Star Wars universe. Why is Han Solo the perfect offensive coordinator? What makes Leia a coveted commodity at multiple positions? And where would you slot a ruthless guy like Thrawn? Let's get into it! #StarWarsPodcastDay Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

'Heir to the Empire' and the original Thrawn trilogy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 86:38


For the 220th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- dig into the legacy and lore of the original Thrawn trilogy, also sometimes called the "Heir to the Empire" trilogy. Timothy Zahn's trilogy made a lasting impression on the Star Wars universe in a myriad of ways, despite its falling into the non-canon zone deemed "legends." What are the books' strengths? And why should anyone go back and read something that isn't "official?" Let's dive in! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Jon Watts & Chris Ford on 'Skeleton Crew' future

Live TV discussion: 'The Mandalorian' Chapter 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 79:33


It's time for the 212th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- react to the New Orleans snow and some Ryan Gosling casting news before settling into a nice rewatch of "The Mandalorian" Chapter 1.  In light of all of the Star Wars television we've gotten over the last five years, how does this episode hold up? What does it do to pay homage to previous Star Wars, but also, how does it set the table for future Star Wars? Pop some popcorn and queue up Mando Chapter 1 and watch along with us! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Ryan Gosling to star in Shawn Levy-directed SW movie

Star Wars' 'Skeleton Crew' marches to its own beat ... to its credit (Episodes 5, 6, 7, & 8 discussion)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 69:26


On this, the 218th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- return from adventures in weather and travel to discuss the final four episodes of "Skeleton Crew" and wrap up their feelings on the series as a whole. They also talked a little about Fan Expo New Orleans and reacted to some Star Wars headlines.   Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Rory McCann cast as new Baylan Skoll Related: James Mangold on Dawn of the Jedi movie

Our favorite things of 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 52:59


Happy Holidays! On the 217th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- take a look back at some of their favorite things they got to nerd out over in 2024. Pour yourself an eggnog and listen to the group wax poetic over their favorite movies, TV, albums, books, podcasts and more.  Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

How is 'Skeleton Crew' getting it right by keeping things simple? (Episodes 3 & 4 discussion)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 64:59


Welcome to the 216th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- review Episodes 2 & 3 of the new Disney+ series "Skeleton Crew." The show has continued its strong start, leaning into some of the things that made the original Star Wars great. What are those things? And how is this show smartly making itself approachable for kids? Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: The $1,000 dollar Death Star Lego set

'Skeleton Crew': Space Goonies (Episodes 1 & 2 discussion)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 80:17


It's the 215th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- provide their initial reactions and analysis of the new Star Wars Disney+ show, "Skeleton Crew." Early returns are positive. Very positive. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Lee Jung-Jae on Acolyte disappointment Related: Dave Filoni reports that Mandalorian & Grogu has wrapped

Our big John Williams tribute

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 85:47


On the 214th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk a little about upcoming projects "Skeleton Crew," "Andor," and "Visions" before taking on the main topic of the week, John Williams. A new documentary landed on Disney+ that some folks might have missed, so the group goes into detail on that documentary on all the stuff we learned about the legend himself. After that, they all rank their top three favorite John Williams scores.  Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: 'Visions' season 3 announced

How 'Agatha All Along' recreates a classic in a fun new way

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2024 78:38


For the 213th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- address a wild story about "The Phantom Menace," break down the trailer for "Skeleton Crew," give their thoughts on the newest writer attached to a potential Star Wars movie, and have a detailed discussion about "Agatha All Along." The group liked the show, but they try to get into the why ... how it does things that are fun creatively, how it tells an old story in a new voice, and how it gives us a twist we don't have to roll our eyes at. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Simon Kingberg to write/direct a Star Wars trilogy?

Should the Star Wars OT era get more movies/TV?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 78:08


It's time for the 212th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- offer some Halloween memories and cover some news (including what they think of the new Rey movie losing its writer) before diving into a discussion about new movies and TV being set during the OT era. Is it a good idea? How would you do it? Could you bring back the Big 3? Let's get into it. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: New Jedi Order movie loses writer

Let's get personal: What's your favorite Star Wars memorabilia?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 71:25


On this, the 211th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- get personal with their picks for favorite pieces of Star Wars memorabilia. The memories flow as the group recounts their history with some of their most prized Star Wars possessions. The nostalgia is strong with this one, folks. Tell us yours! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Ewan McGregor gives 'Obi-Wan' Season 2 tease

Ranking Disney's Marvel TV shows (and a LOT of news)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 80:24


Welcome to the 210th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- hit a ton of topics. First off, RIP to an OT legend (10:10), then the group gets into some prequel "making of the sausage" (12:20), to then revisit the issues surrounding SW Outlaws (21:33) and perhaps a future video game cameo in a SW show (30:50). After that, it's some Thunderbolts discussion (36:55), a Disney World retrospective (50:36) and finally the main topic: ranking the Marvel Disney+ TV shows (1:02:06).  Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: RIP Robert Watts Related: Nick Gillard states there's enough unused prequel footage for 3 more films Related: Star Wars Outlaws struggles, impacting Ubisoft

Reviewing 'Agatha All Along' and 'Rebuild the Galaxy'

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 61:56


It's the 209th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- get together to talk about some of the latest Star Wars news before providing some thoughts on two new Disney+ series, "Agatha All Along" and "Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy."   Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: High Republic book series coming to a close Related: Rey movie on delay

'Attack of the Clones': The Sammy Sosa of Star Wars movies

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 71:53


For the 207th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- do some headline chitchat, talk to Fredo about his trip to Galaxy's Edge California, and then decide to give "Attack of the Clones" a little closer look. Each member of the council lists three things they liked and one thing they were meh on. The thing about AOTC is that it's different. There aren't other Star Wars movies like it. Why does this movie resemble Sammy Sosa? Let's talk about strikeouts and home runs. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: James Earl Jones passes away at age 93

Star Wars and politics and 'The Acolyte' being canceled

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 82:54


On the 206th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- address the news of "The Acolyte" not being renewed for a second season before getting in the spirit of the season by getting super political. Should Star Wars be political? Does a duck quack? Let's get into it. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: 'The Acolyte' canceled

D23 2024 and the oncoming train of entertainment

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 65:13


For the 205th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- do a quick rundown of D23, which offered several tantalizing pieces of news about upcoming Disney projects. What's looking good? Plenty. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Every big Disney announcement at this year's D23

Top five Star Wars TV shows (and Dr. Doom too)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 81:30


It's time for the 204th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk about the big ComicCon news of the moment, that of Robert Downey Jr. making his return to the MCU, before circling back to their main topic of the week: a ranking of the top five Star Wars TV shows. Which show is best? Let's discuss! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Robert Downey Jr. is Doctor Doom

'The Acolyte': At least you tried

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 79:13


On this, the 203rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- dive into some "Heir to the Empire" discussion and talk news before addressing this week's main topic: What did everyone think about "The Acolyte" series as a whole? The group doesn't pull any punches in finding plenty of faults with the show, but they also discuss the good and how the show might have ultimately been improved.  Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Ben Mendelsohn, Forest Whitaker to reprise roles for Andor S2

Let's talk about the final revelations of 'The Acolyte'

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 74:02


Welcome to the 202nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- go into the final two episodes of "The Acolyte" and how successful they both were. The crew tries to shy away from grand evaluations of the series itself (that comes next week!), but they do look at the good and the bad from the final two weeks. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

'The Acolyte" has a flair for the dramatic

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 61:54


It's the 201st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- reconvene for a deeper discussion into "The Acolyte," the latest Star Wars show on Disney+. Thus far, the show has demonstrated a flair for the dramatic, leaning into stylistic choices that are bold while also telling an emotional story, but of course the results are mixed. What do the guys think this show is doing well, isn't doing well, and what the conclusion of the story might entail?  Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: 'Skeleton Crew' details leaked due to Lego Related: 'Acolyte' doing well with viewers despite review bombing

Celebrating 200 with a look back at some of our best episodes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 92:40


Oh my goodness, we've reached our 200th episode! On this special show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- spend some time talking about the third episode of "The Acolyte" before switching gears and doing a retrospective on the WhoDatJedi podcast. The group picks some of their favorite episodes, shout out their guests and supporters, and take a journey back through nearly five years of podcasting. What a ride! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Star Wars fans seem to be review-bombing the wrong 'Acolyte'

'The Acolyte' doesn't have to be all good or all bad

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 64:20


For the 199th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- tackle "The Acolyte," the latest Star Wars series which recently made its debut on Disney+. The group chats about the first two episodes, reacts to the strong negative campaign against the show and its creators, and speculates on the future of the series. Can a dialogue exist about this show that isn't stupidly polarized? These guys do their best to walk that line ... have a listen! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Leslye Headland interested in a KOTOR story?

Star Wars influences: 'Road to Perdition'

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 70:50


On the 198th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- dive into "The Mandalorian" lore by looking at the film "Road to Perdition." Beyond obvious similarities between the two, the group discusses the "Lone Wolf and Cub" inspiration, the rich setting and adult themes at play in Perdition, and also what the movie might hint at for how "The Mandalorian" may end (or may differ in how it ends). Before that, as part of their news roundup, the group takes on the classic George Lucas debate of whether he should or shouldn't release an "original" version of Star Wars. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: George Lucas awarded an Honorary Palm D'Or at Cannes Film Festival

X-Men '97: Finding the balance between keeping the magic alive and delivering something new

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 62:32


It's time for the 197th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk about X-Men '97 as part of a bigger discussion on sequels, reboots and remakes, a never-ending topic of discussion given what Hollywood tends to churn out these days! What is the magic formula for finding the essence of an IP yet creating something wholly new with it? Does the new X-Men series achieve this? How? Let's really get into the weeds here. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: BLERDFEST! Is this Saturday Related: Ahmed Best wants to make a 'Jedi John Wick'

'Tales of the Empire': Star Wars giving us the unexpected

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2024 74:48


On the 196th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- kick things off by talking about the Star Wars Holiday Special (!?!). They then touch on the latest Stars Wars headlines, including The Phantom Menace re-release and Star Wars' own spin on "What If" before focusing in on the latest "The Acolyte" trailer and why this series has some corners of the Internet up in arms (hint: trolls) but also why it looks like a breath of fresh air. The main discussion after that is a review of "Tales of the Empire," the new micro-series that landed last weekend. One tiny spoiler about our discussion: It's good when Star Wars can still surprise us. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy announced for 9/13 Related: Full trailer for The Acolyte drops, 2-episode premiere on 6/4

'Bad Batch' is over ... what did we all think?

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 87:56


Welcome to the 195th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- get into the weeds a little on some news -- particularly the re-release of "The Phantom Menace" -- before dedicating the bulk of the show to "Bad Batch" reactions. The series has now concluded. Was it a good conclusion? Was it a good show? And what lessons can we take away from the narrative? Let's get into it! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Celebration tix on sale; May the 4th is nearly here

'Outlaws' ... UGH ... Also, two more episodes to go: Place your bets on how 'Bad Batch' will end!

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 74:01


On this, the 194th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- venture into some "Star Wars Outlaws" paywall discussion (after Dave pimps out "Empire of Dreams" and "Ahsoka" and Fredo waxes poetic about "Fallout." Following the "Outlaws" debate, the crew settles into some "Bad Batch" discussion. We're two episodes away from the end of the series. What are the current highlights? And where do we think this will end up? Everyone place your bets now! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Star Wars: Outlaws causes massive fan backlash over paywalling Jabba the Hutt

How to write a nerd-culture blog with your significant other and other valuable life lessons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 70:06


It's the 193rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by special guest Kurt Hargis (@teacher_kurt) from the NolaNerdCouple blog (@nolanerdcouple). For the uninitiated, that blog is a nerd culture-focused enterprise spearheaded by Kurt and his wife, with a particular focus on the Con experience. Our hosts asked Kurt about the couple's travel experiences, about writing a blog together, and of course about some Star Wars too. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: NolaNerdCouple.com Related: George Lucas to receive honorary Palm D'Or at Cannes Film festival

'Bad Batch' is still offering the occasional surprise, but will it stick the landing?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 77:19


For the 192nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk about Aaron's brush with fame, recent news involving "Tales of the Empire," the horror (yes, horror) of watching 24 straight hours of Star Wars, and finally the most recent three episodes (S3, E9-11) of "Bad Batch," also know as the arc where the s*** hits the fan. With a month before the conclusion of the series, there is very little time left to give the fans what they want. Is the conclusion going to soar or flop? Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music! -- Related: Tales of the Empire coming on May 4th

Reacting to 'The Acolyte' trailer and other news

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 70:14


On the 191st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- address all of the latest news, from someone spreading their ashes on a Disney Parks Star Wars ride, to Bob Iger getting a vote of confidence from George Lucas, to the biggest news of the day: the trailer debut for "Acolyte," the newest Star Wars television show debuting on Disney+ later this spring.  Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music! -- Related: 'The Acolyte' trailer

Dismissing the idea of the filler episode in 'Bad Batch'

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 65:18


It's time for the 190th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- get into some Patty Jenkins discussion (fool me once?) before taking on the two latest episodes (6 & 7) of "The Bad Batch." The evolution of Crosshair continues to be a significant focus, and the introduction of a new batch of clones offers an interesting contrast to who we've been dealing with to this point. More broadly, is any of this "filler" content? The group addresses the concern. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music! ---  Related: Patty Jenkins is back on 'Rogue Squadron' Related: More Asajj Ventress after 'Bad Batch?'

'Bad Batch' Season 3 is on point

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 73:06


Welcome to the 189th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- kick things off with a fun question: What's your favorite thing about your least favorite Star Wars movie? After a little news, they transition to the main topic of the day: "Bad Batch" and what the newest episodes suggest about how this series might wrap its story in the coming weeks. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music! -- Related: New world included at Star Tours Related: Andor and Obi-Wan on 4K/Blu Ray

Derek Bridges interview: Filmmaking, 'The Man in the Red Beret,' and passion

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 61:16


On this, the 188th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- take a pleasant diversion away from typical Star Wars talk to interview New Orleans filmmaker Derek Bridges about his debut film, "The Man in the Red Beret." The group dives into some of the intricacies of what goes into making a movie, waxes poetic on the City of New Orleans and all of its colorful characters, and even to relate it back to Star Wars fandom, the group discusses what we can learn from people's fandoms or passions ... be it for chess or Star Wars or what have you. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music! ---  Related: Pedro Pascal wins SAG award

'Bad Batch' might be cloning itself and other shows to tell us more about the Clones

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 73:54


It's the 187th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- review and discuss the first three episodes of the final season of "The Bad Batch," the Clone Wars-inspired animated series on Disney+. Most viewers can probably agree that releasing all three parts together was probably a good idea, but how was the execution overall? Opinions are split. Beyond that, the group talks the latest Star Wars news: from the re-release of "The Phantom Menace" to Pedro Pascal's newest casting news. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music! -- Related: I Used to Hate The Phantom Menace, but I Didn't Know How Good I Had It Related: Fantastic Four cast announced

The Great Big Ridiculous STAR WARS DRAFT

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 72:30


Happy Star Wars Podcast Day, everybody! On this, the 186th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by special guest Kevin Held (@seanorleans) of the Saints Happy Hour Podcast (@SaintsHappyHour) to get in the full spirit of Super Bowl season and hold a great big ridiculous STAR WARS DRAFT. (Hey, when you want to do a draft properly, you bring in the biggest local mock draft podcaster of them all.) So buckle up for a fun ride as we ponder such important topics as whether Lobot should be considered a droid, if Jabba is a creature or humanoid, and just how a person might fit a Rancor onto a sail barge. Follow us on Twitter and vote for your favorite team. Fredo ... you are on the clock. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music!  

'Bad Batch' and 'Dark Forces': Troop experimentation for galactic gain

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 83:38


For the 185th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- react to the trailer drop for "The Bad Batch" Season 3, offering their theories on what might be in store for viewers during the show's final run. They then take on their main topic of the day as they discuss the 1995 video game "Dark Forces," which is set to be remastered and re-released Feb. 28. Dave had a recent playthrough of the nearly 30-year old game, and he had lots of reactions, including how important the game is in a historical context in relation to other video games, how well it holds up today (a very mixed bag), but also how impactful it continues to be in Star Wars lore in relation to its Dark Troopers and horror elements. This week is all about soldier experimentation, baby! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music!

New movie, 'The Mandalorian & Grogu,' is coming ... let's discuss!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 77:59


It's time for the 184th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- dive into the big Star Wars news of the moment, specifically of a new "Mandalorian" movie getting greenlit, the possibility of the "Rey" movie getting delayed, and the reality that "Ahsoka" Season 2 is going into development. Let's talk Mando movie and more! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music! ---  Related: StarWars.com project announcement Related: New Rey Skywalker movie ... not delayed?

Chewbacchus 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 72:24


On the 183rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by special returning guest Aryanna Gamble of the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus to preview this year's parade and talk all things Chewbacchus. For the uninitiated, this wide-ranging discussion on Mardi Gras, New Orleans, and of the specific parade that Chewbacchus carries out should serve as a nice primer. But even for veterans of the parade, the group goes behind the scenes to talk about what goes into the parade and gives you all the details on what to expect this year. Mark your calendars for Jan. 20, and listen in to learn more! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music! -- Related: Chewbacchus.org

Previewing Star Wars television in 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 84:14


Welcome to the 182nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! To kick off the new year, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- dive into the latest "woke" Star Wars nonsense controversy (15:54) as part of their news roundup before previewing Star Wars television for 2024 (48:50). We've allegedly got four series on deck for this year, but no release dates. When can we expect to see each of the shows drop? What will they look like? And which one are we looking forward to the most?  Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music! -- Related: Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy on directing the next SW film

Our favorite things of 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 84:29


Happy holidays! As is tradition this time of year, we're wrapping up the calendar year with a show dedicated to our favorite things on the 181st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast. This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- name some of their favorite movies, TV, video games, music and other "geeky" things they enjoyed this year. Pour yourself an eggnog and bask in the positive vibes ... and be sure to let us know your favorite things on social media too! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!  If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!  Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Visit their website for more of their music! -- Related: Could Mando S4 instead be Mando: The Movie?

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