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In this week's episode, we take a look at four different ebook formatting tools for indie authors. We also discuss the phenomenon of Star Wars day. This coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Malison: The Complete Series at my Payhip store: MALISON25 The coupon code is valid through June 3, 2025. So if you need a new book for spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00 Introduction and Writing Updates Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 251 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is May 9, 2025, and today we are looking at ebook formatting tools. Before we get into our main topic, we'll have Coupon of the Week, a progress update at my current writing and audiobook projects, and then Question of the Week. We'll also close out the show with a preview of my new audiobook Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy). This week's coupon code will get you 25% off the ebook of Malison: The Complete Series at my Payhip store, and that is MALISON25. As always, we'll have the coupon code and the links in the show notes for this episode. This coupon code is valid through June the 3, 2025. So if you need a new ebook for spring, we have got you covered. Now here's where I'm at with my current writing projects. I am 87,000 words into Ghost in the Corruption and I'm hoping to hit 90,000 words by the end of today. So if all goes well, I will finish it up later this week and then begin editing. I am also 9,000 words into what my next project will be, which is Shield of Power, the final book in The Shield War series. I'm also 91,000 words into Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, and that will be my main project after Shield of Power is finished. So my writing goals for the next couple months will be Ghost in the Corruption, Shield of Power, Stealth and Spells Online: Final Quest, and then the final book in The Ghost Armor series (the title of which I should really decide since I'm getting close to being finished with the fifth book). In audiobook news, recording of Ghost in the Assembly (as excellently narrated by Hollis McCarthy) is finished. That should be turning up on all the various audiobook stores before too much longer. Shield of Deception (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills) is finished and available at all the audio stores: Audible, Apple, Google Play, Spotify, Chirp, and all the others. You can get that right now. Brad should be starting a recording of Shield of Battle sometime in the second half of May, if all goes well. So that is where I'm at with my current writing projects. 00:02:09 Question of the Week And now let's move on to Question of the Week. Question of the Week is intended to inspire enjoyable discussions of interesting topics. This week's question: what is your favorite Star Wars? The inspiration for this question is the fact that May the Fourth has become Star Wars Day (in a very tongue in cheek manner). And as you might expect, we had a variety of responses to this question. Justin says: I have not seen any Star Wars TV series, but your other choices are mine as well. I have the Trawn Trilogy in the box set and got a PC joystick just for playing TIE Fighter again. Jonathan D. says: Empire Strikes Back is still the best film. I cannot get into the Disney canon after they destroyed the Expanded Universe. I watched The Force Awakens and that killed any interest in watching Disney Star Wars for me. Books is either Heir to the Empire Trilogy or the Darth Bain trilogy. A well done film adaptation of the Darth Bain books would be the only thing that would make me want to watch any new films. Video games would have to be Knight of the Old Republic 1 or 2, with Jedi Academy coming in third. The original Battlefront games were also great. John Paul says: Loved the Mandalorian and the Book of Boba Fett, especially when they had the characters from each other's show guest starring in them. I saw somewhere they aren't making another series, but [there] was talk about a TV movie to finish it off, but [they are] now showing Series 4 on IBMD with no date. I grew up with the original trilogy though some of the later films are good, especially the special effects, though Jar Jar Binks spoiled the first three movies. Maybe they should reedit the character out since Lucas has spent some money on adding new effects to the trilogy to bring in line with the new movies. Skeleton Crew made me think of the movie Flight of the Navigator with Star Wars added, so I enjoyed that even though it's mainly for kids. I have fond memories of Space Invaders with the sidekick from the original Fall Guy TV show. Again, made for kids though adults can enjoy if they watch tongue in cheek. Andrew says: There are only three Star Wars movies, of which Empire Strikes Back is my favorite. I really enjoyed Mandalorian Season One. Now Star Wars is dead to me, except for lightsaber battle videos. I really like the Princess Bride Battles. I played TIE Fighter, Dark Forces, and Knights of the Old Republic. Tom says: Favorite film, Rogue One. With you on Mandalorian Season Two as favorite TV show. Favorite game, Rogue Squadron. Tracy says: My favorite was Return of the Jedi. Jenny says: Thrawn Trilogy for sure! Dark Forces was my very first computer game, so it's always going to hold a special place in my heart. William says: The unofficial remasters of the original trilogy from preserved reels are a godsend. MG says: Knights of the Old Republic was quite good and Knights of the Old Republic 2. John K. says: I'm a grim dark sort of guy. Really liked Rogue One but it's slightly edged out by the original Episode IV. I absolutely love Andor but honestly, have not hated anything. Enjoyed them all. I was a nut for the original X-Wing game. Got good enough to one shot TIE Fighters with one quad shot and rarely missed and learned how to solo Star Destroyers pretty easily, though it would take forever. Having played the game that John K. is talking about, I can agree with him that you could take down Star Destroyers in your X-Wing if you knew what you were doing, but it really would take forever. Dave says: Book wise, I really enjoyed the Thrawn books by Timothy Zahn, also the X-Wing series by Michael A. Stackpole was a personal favorite. And finally Michael says: I agree on Empire Strikes Back though as a kid, I disliked the lack of upbeat movie. Also really liked the Solo movie. I confess I found the Thrawn books underwhelming, though the original Star Wars novelization is pretty good. And finally, I got to agree on TIE Fighter, such great game. Also, I have a soft spot for Jedi Knight: Dark Forces 2. For myself, I would have to break it down into four categories because Star Wars media covers so many different formats now. For favorite movie, I would say Empire Strikes Back, with Return of the Jedi as the runner up. For the favorite TV series, Season 2 of The Mandalorian. For my favorite book, The Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn, with Revenge of the Sith by Matthew Stover, Darth Plagueis by James Luceno, and The Darth Bane Trilogy by Drew Karpyshyn coming in as strong runners up. Seriously, if you're listening to this podcast, you probably enjoy reading books, so these five are definitely worth your time. For my favorite video games, I would say TIE Fighter, with Knights of the Old Republic as a very close runner-up. But TIE Fighter was definitely my favorite. In the game, you play as an Imperial pilot, and the designers had the clever idea of making the Empire sympathetic by having the player spend most of the missions hunting ruthless pirates, suppressing alien civil wars, and fighting renegade Imperial warlords who are trying to overthrow the Emperor. In the last two expansion packs for the game, the player is flying as Grand Admiral Thrawn's elite pilot against the renegade Grand Admiral Zaarin, and finally defeating Zaarin after like forty missions was VERY satisfying. So those are my favorite Star Wars media items. As we can see. there is quite a range of opinion in the answer to that question. 00:06:54 Main Topic: Ebook Formatting Tools Now let's move on to our main topic, which is ebook formatting tools. And this is an important thing for indie authors to discuss because if you do want to self-publish your books, it is one of those foundational skills you have to master. You need to know what kind of file format the platforms you're publishing to you take and how to produce it. Now this is something you can hire out but you really, really shouldn't in my opinion, especially because some ebook formatting services charge as much as $2,000 to turn a Word document into files ready to upload for ebook stores. Considering that it is something you can easily do yourself with free tools and a little bit of practice, spending any amount of money on it is probably a waste. I mean, there's a difference between the kind of intricate formatting you would need for say, a full color medical textbook with illustrations and a 60,000 word romance novel. Fortunately, all the major software programs are nowhere near as expensive as $2,000 a book and don't have as much of a learning curve as you might expect. Both video and written tutorials are plentiful for all of these options, making it easy to learn at your own pace. Today we're going to go over four software options for formatting ebooks and discuss their pros, cons, and the best uses for them. Although some of these products have word processing functionality and other features built in, today we'll focus on just the ebook formatting part of the software. #1: The first option we will look at is Atticus. Atticus is from the same company that makes Publisher Rocket, which is a software program I've spoken of very favorably of on the show over the years. The company has made an effort to understand the needs of authors over the years and added new features to Publisher Rocket consistently as time went on. The company Kindlepreneur has also made significant enhancements to Atticus since it launched. As of the time of this recording, it is a one-time purchase option that has free ongoing updates and the current cost is $147 (in United States dollars). Expensive, but the founder of the company Dave Chesson has said frequently he doesn't like software subscriptions. So hopefully this will continue to be a one-time fee and not become a subscription thing. So here are the pros to using Atticus. It is less expensive than Vellum and has the same features. It works on operating systems other than Mac. In theory, since it has a web client, it can work on any platform. Reviewers say it is very pleasant to use and those who want a lot of customization options are generally happy with it and it has a nice tool for creating and reusing the template for things like author bios or link pages. The con is that it does require an Internet connection to use and you have to have a computer connected to the Internet. Some people also prefer not to have their work stored in the cloud like Atticus does. Some users report slowness while opening or closing or when saving a file, especially if it's a book with a high word account. Because of the online requirement, there can be issues related to syncing. It does not support .mobi as a file export option. However, that's not a big deal anymore because Amazon is officially phasing out the .mobi file extension and is requiring people to use .epub. So this is not a major point and it's only for people who have a customer base with very old e-readers that can't handle .epub. And finally, Atticus does not offer a free trial period if you just want to try it out, but does offer a refund within the first 30 days if you try it and decide that you don't like it. So what users would find Atticus the best? It's probably best for PC or Linux users who don't want a Mac and also want to have lots of fine control of your formatting or customizing your layout. Atticus is also heavily built around collaboration, where different people can work on the same file. So if you do work with a team (and many indie authors do) or are co-writing a book, then Atticus might be a good tool for you to use. #2: The second program we're going to look at is called Vellum. Vellum has been seen as the default option for ebook formatting for a lot of writers for a while now. As of the time of recording, there is a one-time purchase option that has free ongoing updates. The current cost is $199 for the ebook only version or $249 for the version that includes paperbacks. Vellum has gone on sale occasionally in the past, usually for Cyber Monday in November. The pros for Vellum are that many reviewers consider it the best option for ebook formatting and say it delivers professional results without too much work and a minimal learning curve. Vellum lets you try out the software for free, but you won't be able to export the files you're publishing until the software is purchased. Like Atticus, it offers a 30 day window for a refund. Vellum is not cloud-based software and it can be used offline. So if you are, for instance, working on a laptop on the road with spotty internet connectivity, this can be a lifesaver. Now for the cons and the biggest con is a big one- that Vellum is Macintosh only. You need to have a Mac to use it and it is not currently available for Windows and Linux. The developers have said that presently they have no plans to port it to either Windows or Linux. It will also not work on iOS, so that means you can't run it on your iPad or your iPhone. You can in theory use it on a PC with a Mac OS virtual machine, but people have reported very mixed success with that. The other con is that it is the most expensive option. So the users this is best for I think would be if you already have a Mac or you are willing to buy a Mac for just one piece of software. #3: The third software program we're going to look at is called Jutoh. Jutoh is a labor of love, mainly created by two people in the UK and has been around for a long, long time. As of the time of this recording, there is a one-time purchase option that costs $45 (US dollars) and a Plus version for $90 that supports some additional features. It currently offers a free trial that you can download and install, but functionality is limited in the trial version. The pros of Jutoh is that it works on Windows, Mac, and most versions of Linux. It is not cloud-based software/is local to your computer. It does not need a constant Internet connection to function. Reviewers frequently praised how responsive their customer support is and of the paid options we are discussing, it will be the least expensive of all of them. The cons are the interface is a bit dated. It does kind of look like something from the early 2000s in terms of the buttons and where they are. Because of that, it can be more difficult for some users to use than Atticus or Vellum. It does not create PDFs or print ready files, so you would not be able to use it to format your files for print books, which is something both Atticus and Vellum offer. I think this is best used for users who want a less expensive option than Atticus or Vellum or a PC user who wants a non-cloud based option. #4: The fourth and final program we're going to look at is called Kindle Create. And as of this recording, it is the only one of these four options that is free. It is a free download. This software is created and maintained by Amazon. The pro? It's free and you can use the .epubs it creates to upload your books onto other platforms. Just because you've made your ebook in Amazon Create, that doesn't mean you can't use the file for Barnes & Noble and Kobo and Apple and so forth. You can go ahead and do that. However, because it is free software, there are quite a few cons to it. The functionality is pretty limited and only a few fonts are available. It is not good with complex layouts and Amazon's own documentation recommends not using it for books with tables, footnotes, or complex text formatting. The program doesn't handle edits well. There are people who write books in Vellum even though the developers don't exactly recommend that. And Atticus is designed to have books written in it. However, Kindle Create definitely cannot handle that very well. Windows and Mac are supported, but you can't install it on Linux. Kindle Create no longer supports .mobi as a file export option since Amazon is moving away from that option and most other vendors haven't used it ever. That is a minor point. I think Kindle Create is best used by users who are just starting out and don't have much in the way of budget and have books that don't require a lot of complex formatting. Kindle Create is actually quite good for novels because novels in general don't have a lot of complex formatting and because it's free, it has a little bit of a steeper learning curve, but that can be advantageous as well. So looking at those four options, what do I use and why? Well, for the first seven or so years I was self-publishing, I didn't use any of these. I used a program called Sigil, which is an .epub editor. And if Kindle Create has a high learning curve, Sigil's is much higher because you're essentially editing the raw guts of the .epub file. I was content using that for a number of years, but what I needed was a program that would make uploading print books and formatting print books much easier because at the time I was using Create Space and Create Space required a specialized Word template that was just an enormous headache to use. And the reason that many of the Frostborn books have exactly 24 chapters is because I had a template that worked really well with 24 chapters for print books and I wasn't going to mess that up by trying to add a chapter or have one fewer chapter. So for some of the Frostborn books, I made sure there were 24 chapters. Obviously this was not a tenable situation for the print books, even though I was happy using Sigil for the eBooks. So I eventually heard good things about Vellum. In 2018 (I believe) I got a used Mac and installed Vellum and started using that for print books. I was much happier with that. Because the books looked so good in print, I eventually switched over to using Vellum for formatting my ebooks as well and I've been using that ever since. So my main ebook format writing program (as of May 9, 2025) is Vellum and I have a Mac specifically for that purpose. However, I also has high praise to say about Jutoh. I got started using Jutoh because for a while, Smashwords required you to upload a book using a specialized Word format. They didn't accept .epubs for the longest time and formatting a book in that proper Word format for Smashwords was a large headache, I have to admit. I never managed to get it automated quite right. And I had frequent problems with Smashwords rejecting the Word document I uploaded and so forth. Eventually, I discovered that Jutoh also had an export option for creating Smashwords-friendly Word documents. So I tried it out and that was just a godsend, I have to admit. It saved me so much time. So for about seven years as well, I used Jutoh for Smashwords formatting. However, in 2024 after Smashwords was acquired by Draft 2 Digital and the two companies became more and more merged, Smashwords changed and now accepts properly formatted .epubs. They don't do that specialized Word document thing anymore, which has made it much easier to upload files to Smashwords, I must say. But that also means that I've used Jutoh less and less in favor of Vellum because I no longer need those specially formatted Word documents. However, I do have nothing but positive things to say about Jutoh; it is a very good program. If you don't want to shell out the $249 for Vellum or if you don't have a Mac, I think Jutoh is an excellent option for you to use. I have never actually used Atticus, but it's popular enough that I wanted to talk about it on this show. I do know a lot of people who have used it to good effect. Just bear in mind the pros and cons we mentioned. And as for Kindle Create, there's nothing wrong with it. I think it's good starting point, especially if you're just starting out and want to format your book without paying a lot of money or having to pay $2,000 to someone on the Internet to do it. I do think it's a good starting point, even though it's very basic and for your first couple of books, it would be good. But as you get more experienced and want to branch into things like print books, you'll probably want a program with greater functionality like Jutoh, Vellum, or Atticus. So myself, I use mostly Vellum (with Jutoh occasionally), and that is what I use for ebook formatting. So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all the back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave your review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week. 00:19:53 Audiobook Excerpt And now we'll close out the show with a short excerpt from Ghost In the Assembly, as narrated by Hollis McCarthy. [Remainder of podcast is audiobook except]
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Chancellor Palptaine and the Jedi Council create conflict within Anakin Skywalker as they each appeal to his loyalty and duty against the other. Allen Voivod from Star Wars 7x7 joins us for this discussion. The episode covers the segment of Revenge of the Sith that runs from 34:43 to 48:00. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Allen's experience and favorite parts of Revenge of the Sith, Anakin's decision not to tell Obi-Wan about his meeting with Yoda, Chancellor Palpatine asking Anakin to be his personal representative on the Jedi Council, The reaction of the Jedi Council to Anakin's appointment and Anakin's reaction to not being promoted to Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin's relationship and Obi-Wan asking Anakin to spy on the Chancellor on behalf of the Jedi Council, Mace Windu's lack of trust where Anakin Skywalker is concerned and Obi-Wan's belief in his former padawan, Padmé's conversation with Anakin about whether they are on the right side of the war, Anakin and Chancellor Palpatine's meeting at the opera house, and The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise. For more discussion of Revenge of the Sith, check out episode 865. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts. Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.
Chancellor Palptaine and the Jedi Council create conflict within Anakin Skywalker as they each appeal to his loyalty and duty against the other.
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Clone Wars Conversations continues with an underrated arc, about Anakin's possessive love of Padmé and Palpatine's control over the galactic banks, all in the second batch of episodes from Season 6! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about Anakin's fall, Padmé's tactics and Palpatine's plans! In more detail, the trio discuss Star Wars banking, the further plots of Palpatine, how brutally Anakin almost kills Clovis and the impact on his marriage with Padmé it has, plus Mike talks about Muuns and Darth Plagueis, the handmaiden Teckla Minnau, Rex's helment change and much more, including what these episodes mean for Revenge Of The Sith & beyond (without detailing Bad Batch, as Dave & Maff have yet to see it). Episodes featured; An Old Friend, The Rise Of Clovis and Crisis At Heart. The weekly Skeleton Crew discussion shows continue and Megan joined Mike for episode 5, while Maff was on for episode 4 and Dave will appear in 2025! Listen on any podcast app: https://pod.fo/e/29345d or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q7yoQ0NnjgI Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244, 245, 249, 251, 252 & 254 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl Dave mentioned the movie Margin Call in this discussion. The trio are all featuring in various episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography, each of their first season 2 appearances are out now, for the season of Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Angels In The Outfield and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095 Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about Conan comics on 20th Century Geek here: https://pod.fo/e/277fbc - spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a - and did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast Two weeks ago on Genuine Chit-Chat & Comics In Motion, Mike interviewed Charles Soule & Ryan Browne about their upcoming Lucky Devils comic! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/291d48 or watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/K4sUI_zU9L4 Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Clone Wars Conversations continues with an underrated arc, about Anakin's possessive love of Padmé and Palpatine's control over the galactic banks, all in the second batch of episodes from Season 6! Dave, Maff & Mike talk in-depth about Anakin's fall, Padmé's tactics and Palpatine's plans! In more detail, the trio discuss Star Wars banking, the further plots of Palpatine, how brutally Anakin almost kills Clovis and the impact on his marriage with Padmé it has, plus Mike talks about Muuns and Darth Plagueis, the handmaiden Teckla Minnau, Rex's helment change and much more, including what these episodes mean for Revenge Of The Sith & beyond (without detailing Bad Batch, as Dave & Maff have yet to see it). Episodes featured; An Old Friend, The Rise Of Clovis and Crisis At Heart. The weekly Skeleton Crew discussion shows continue and Megan joined Mike for episode 5, while Maff was on for episode 4 and Dave will appear in 2025! Listen on any podcast app: https://pod.fo/e/29345d or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Q7yoQ0NnjgI Clone Wars Conversations has been releasing monthly since January 21st 2024 on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (eps 221, 225, 229, 233, 236, 238, 241, 244, 245, 249, 251, 252 & 254 of GCC): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8Y79aRWUxSWwdy3eyNrbXBl Dave mentioned the movie Margin Call in this discussion. The trio are all featuring in various episodes of JAC's Back to The Filmography, each of their first season 2 appearances are out now, for the season of Matthew McConaughey! Dave talks about Dazed & Confused, Maff does Angels In The Outfield and Mike does Glory Daze! Listen to BttF anywhere you find podcasts: https://podfollow.com/1686261095 Mike appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores for their top 5 small cast movies, listen here: https://pod.fo/e/289237 Mike also appeared on Spider-Dan's pod with Megan, talking Princess Diana in Spencer: https://pod.fo/e/2916c6 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently spoke about Conan comics on 20th Century Geek here: https://pod.fo/e/277fbc - spoke about the TMNT story The Last Ronin on Indie Comics Spotlight here: https://pod.fo/e/24c64a - and did a spider-related podcast with Spider-Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f You can find Dave on Threads @davehorrocks, or the podcasts Comics In Motion, the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave's Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast Two weeks ago on Genuine Chit-Chat & Comics In Motion, Mike interviewed Charles Soule & Ryan Browne about their upcoming Lucky Devils comic! Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/291d48 or watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/K4sUI_zU9L4 Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, including interviewing Mike Chen on episode 234 of GCC about his novel Star Wars: Brotherhood and he returns on episode 246 to talk about his latest novel with Marvel; What If Marc Spector Was Host To Venom? Ep 234found here: https://pod.fo/e/23d985 & https://youtu.be/pQA0QvC5qa0 and ep 246 found here: https://pod.fo/e/279547 & https://youtu.be/PAEmwuhG2gw Find all of Mike's social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
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You asked! We listened! The $99 Annual Deal is extended until Election Day. Make sure you upgrade from your complimentary status if you are coming from Patreon!Here it is… Our conversation with Kevin Ryan on the state of the culture and philosophy that this election takes place in. With that, my final thoughts. Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise? I thought not. It's not a story the Jedi would tell you.That's a quote from a Star Wars prequel and it's the final decider on who I believe will win the President, the Senate and the House. We will get back to that. First, let's empty the file on my 2024 election thoughts in order. First, the landscape…Donald Trump is a flawed candidate damaged by January 6th and hard capped at 48%It's the reason his party tried to overthrow him during the primaries. However, his resilience and ease in overcoming those challenges is telling. Donald Trump began to gain and beat Joe Biden in head to head polling after he was indicted and his New York trial had a positive effect on his pollingThis was the first moment I believed Trump could have a redemptive arc. If the public did not understand the charges against him and saw the prosecutions as political, he would be a martyr beyond core MAGA. The Dobbs decision has been rocket fuel for DemocratsIn off-year elections and special elections the present threat to reproductive rights have gotten Democratic voters to the polls. My criticism that they might be punished for not taking the threat seriously enough has not panned out as of yet. Joe Biden's presidency has been broadly unpopular and specifically unpopular with anyone who makes under $100,000 a yearBiden was elected in the panic of COVID to be a steady hand at the wheel. He lost that with Afghanistan and never regained it. The border went from a purely GOP partisan issue to a mainstream winner for Republicans almost entirely because of executive orders Biden made at the beginning of his presidency. Issue after issue, the same playbook unfolded… deny, deny, deny until you blame it on Trump. But nothing was more personal than inflation. A class warfare issue like no other. Personal story, my wife and I were driving to dinner with friends. The husband was at the wheel of their new Tesla. The issue of politics comes up. I mentioned Trump was doing well because of the economy. “But the economy is good?” Is the response. And it is a sentiment I've heard from many people in my orbit and online. The stock market is booming? We avoided a recession? Inflation is lower here than anywhere else the world? How is this a weakness?And behind the wheel of a new Tesla, I agree.Which is where we get to that $100,000 a year figure. Because anywhere below that, inflation gets infinitely worse. It's persistent and embarrassing. A ritual humiliation and reminder you are not good enough. That kind of stuff sticks with people. So that's the landscape… how about the candidatesTRUMPTo say that Donald Trump has run his best campaign out of his three tries is an understatement. I'll be honest, I stopped trying to fully understand the logic of Trump sometime in 2016. His combativeness, the issues he centered and erratic behavior is impossible to grade. Why did he just send that tweet? Has he discovered a hidden undercurrent in American society? Or did the KFC bucket he had last night make him farty?In his two previous attempts he often didn't seem to understand which way was up either. He fired two different campaign directors in 2016. He fired one of them in 2020. Both times, election day came with him trailing mightily in the polls. The refrain for his chances became religious. He will pull through… because…But that's not the case this cycle. Susie Wiles, a Florida GOP veteran who watched her party take a purple state and drench it blood red and Chris LaCivita a bare-knuckle student of the last era of a Republican dominance under George W. Bush have run the ship from initial announcement to election day. Tactically, the boat has pointed in the right direction. Trump decapitated well-funded rivals in his own party in Desantis and Haley. He ended the political career of the man who beat him in 2020. Trump has stayed off Twitter and has largely been able to avoid his habit of turning a bad 24 hours into a bad 3 days because of his inability to concede a point. He has mitigated his worst issue, abortion, as well as anyone who appointed the justices that flipped Roe vs. Wade can and accentuated his strengths with the economy and the border. Of course, he is still Trump. He's an a*****e that viserally annoys 40% of the country. He is the loser pissbaby who couldn't wrap his head around losing in 2020 and did a January 6th. And with that I will now leave space on the page so you can add the pet issue or event that you believe best encapsulates why Donald J. Trump should never be president again.If you need more space, please open a new window and hit return until you have enough. He also got shot in the face and survived. Not really sure how that factors into an election. Which brings us to…KAMALA Well… Let's start with…BIDENJoe Biden is unpopular. This is in part because two of his failures played into both sides of the coin that helped him beat Trump.His strength, foreign policy, where he sat on the powerful Senate committee for years was telegenically shattered with the Afghanistan pullout. It is impossible to say you did a good job when people are falling off the landing gear. His weakness, the border, which he gleefully signed executive orders for on day one of his presidency created another telegenic disaster and supercharged an abusive of America's asylum system. It's impossible to say you did a good job when hundreds of Haitians, Chinese and Congolese have found themselves in Texas border towns.Add inflation, add Gaza.But it was his age that ended his career. The one thing he couldn't ultimately shift the blame for.The depression about his horrific debate created a panic for him to drop out, an unthinkable move as late in the campaign. Which brings me to Darth Plagueis the Wise… It was at the RNC when I sat in stadium seating talking with a man I would later be told knows everyone in Washington. We were watching something in a stadium in recessed seating which is what reminds me of the Darth Plagueis scene. I am steadfast and pig headed that Biden won't drop out. He's too stubborn, I said stubbornly. Very calmly… he explains to me that Joe Biden will drop out this Sunday. He would have done it during the RNC but he didn't want to give the most important speech of his career while he had COVID. Within and hour Mark Halperin reported something similar.Sunday morning, I wrote a newsletter about how Biden would never say die. Sunday afternoon, Biden announced he would not seek the presidency. I looked like quite the a*****e. It was Joe-ver. My assumption was that taking over a campaign mid-stream was like trying to fix an F1 car while driving it and trying to win a race. Impossible. And yet…KAMALAThe Democrats hot swapped Biden for Kamala and for a shining glimmer of a moment… it looked like something was brewing. Brat Summer. Coconut Trees. Unburdned by what has been.Sure there were some weird moments… why do so many big named Dems not want to be VP? But the vibes! THE JOY! When Kamala selected Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro, the leftist base of the party rejoiced! She picked a man who is at his best explaining liberal solutions to normies! Not the polished Obama clone just because he is the very popular governor of a swing state. This was bold! This was new! This was interesting!And then… she tacked right… Wait. Why pick the guy that can explain single payer health care with a Cabelas metaphor if you are going to talk about how Israel has a right to a lethal defense force that can eradicate any enemy it identifies? Why not pick the Jew who is +20 in Pennsylvania?At least she found a wedge issue to distance herself from Biden… wait… didn't do that either. Did she parlay the buzz of the summer into a series of interviews with friendly media to reintroduce herself? Nope. Didn't do that either. I took a lot of crap from folks when I said she lost the debate. Not because she didn't rhetorically hold her own, but because she had the most to gain by telling America about herself and she mostly spent her time running down Trump. Cathartic after Biden's disaster? Sure. But not the mission. And she hasn't really done much since then. To her credit, her campaign has not been a flaming disaster like her 2019 run was. But… one thing seems to be the same as that failure… the more America sees of Kamala Harris, the less they like her. Which brings us to…THE RACEDo any of my opinions about the Harris campaign matter? Donald Trump is a one-man Get Out The Vote drive for the Democrats. The specter of him returning to power raised OVER A BILLION dollars since Kamala took over. And so we get to the final decision and it is determined by what you believe… Do you believe polls that say Donald Trump is more popular than he has ever been?Do you believe polls that say Democrats are at Obama-level excitement for Kamala?Do you believe (as our friend Ettingermentum has spelled out) that polls are herding to a stalemate because they are terrified to overestimate Democratic support again and are therefore overestimating Trump support? Do you believe that an administration with a 30/60 right track/wrong track environment can win re-election? That's a lot to think about… much like the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise… Because in that RNC conversation with the Guy Who Knows Everyone… where he told me the exact day Biden would drop out and I didn't believe him... He told me something else. He told me Kamala would be the candidate.And he went further…He told me that Democratic power brokers know she can't win. But they know she's a bad candidate and don't want her around in 2028 when the party can really rebuild. So this a suicide mission. Raise a lot of money. Give her the old college try. Pat her on the head when it's over and never have to be in the Kamala Harris business again. So, do I believe him now?I believe that Donald Trump is inarguably the defining figure for a decade of politics, love him or hate him. I believe he has run a better campaign than both of his opponents. I believe enough independent voters did not have a good time the last four years. I believe Donald Trump, the 45th president will become the 47th president. Donald Trump will be the 4,547th president. I believe the map is too favorable to Republicans to not hand them the Senate. But I don't believe that a shoddy Get Out The Vote operation and reliance on low propensity voters in blue states is enough to win them the house. Republican White House, Republican Senate. Democratic House. Of our four scenarios… PAX MAGA - Republican SweepDemocratic Civil War - GOP White House and Senate, Democratic HouseUnburdened By What Has Been - Democratic White House and House, GOP SenateRoe Sends Her Regards - Democratic SweepI believe Democratic Civil War… is the most likely. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe
Jedi Book Club: Darth Plagueis.It's a special Halloween episode, with Matt and John looking back on and discussing James Luceno's 2012 Star Wars Legends novel, Darth Plagueis. Listen in as they discuss the #Sith Lord who discovered many things that some would consider…unnatural. What did they think of how the novel ties everything together? Is it a deft reworking of the known story, or a lore bridge too far?HostJohn Mills and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? No? Well then, Source Pages Presents The Sacred Jedi Texts has you covered! In their ongoing discussions of all things "Darth", James, Suds, Hayley and BVK chat about the 2012 novel "Darth Plagueis" by James Luceno. From his apprenticeship to Darth Tenebrous to his mastery, and eventual demise at the hands of his own pupil, Darth Sidious, all things Plagueis are covered. And don't worry: the "S" word, Palpatine's canon first name, is only uttered once.Novel covered:Darth Plagueis by James Luceno (2012)EMAIL: SPARCPODCAST@GMAIL.COMTWITTER: https://twitter.com/SourcePagesCastINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesourcepagespodcast/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/SPARCPODCASTSPaRC's Podcast Buddies:Across the Bifrost: The Mighty Thor - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/across-the-bifrost-the-mighty-thor-podcast/id1572200841Dan and Ian Have Questions - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dan-and-ian-have-questions-podcast/id1587402809Commute: The Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/commute-the-podcast/id1552657624Segabits - https://segabits.com/Machtails From the Cantina - https://www.facebook.com/machtailsfromthecantina/Rebel Force Radio Presents "The Babu Freaks" - https://www.rebelforceradio.com/shows/category/BaJacked Kirby - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jacked-kirby/id1248146026Star Wars YOU-niverse - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/star-wars-you-niverse-podcast/id1704904756
A Special Message.A brief special episode this week to remind listeners about an important discussion coming up at the end of the month…Matt and John will be revisiting James Luceno's 2012 Star Wars Legends novel, Darth Plagueis, for their special Halloween episode!HostJohn Mills and Matthew RushingSend us your feedback!Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contactSubscribe in Apple Podcasts
In The Acolyte's season finale, a convergence around a vergence leads each of our faves back to Brendok for a final showdown. In “The Acolyte” (The Acolyte S1, Ep. 8), we see circles closing, mirrors breaking, and themes resolving…and not always for the better. Our discussion centers on justice and whether it was achieved. We also break down that gorgeous final lightsaber duel, talk through the Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise, and speculate wildly on who's apprenticing whom, and how long it'll last. One thing is for sure—this show is begging for an Osha/Qimir messaround via a Season 2. And we want it too!! Next week, we're moving into the next phase of our catch-up round: The Bad Batch Season 3. We're throwing another fastball and watching the first three episodes of the new season: "Confined," "Paths Unknown," and "Shadows of Tantiss." Want more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Who Are We? 00:02:52 Plot Overview 00:13:03 Mirrors, Circles, and Themes 00:35:48 The Duel, Sol, and Qimir 00:51:10 Character Arcs: Qimir, Osha, and Mae 01:07:40 Bae Watch 01:15:00 Closing Thoughts
How did Anakin Skywalker become Darth Vader? How did the clone wars come to an end and give rise to the Empire? Have you heard of Darth Plagueis the Wise? Mark, Garrett, and Brian provide their thoughts on what is undoubtedly the best film of the Star Wars Prequels.
Elysia welcomes back fantasy literature and history scholar Marilyn R. Pukkila to finish their discussion of Canon stories set during the Old Republic. They dive back in with two more Sith stories about female Sith Lords who find succeed in their quests for immortality – kind of (00:10:43), plus a "werewolf" story about a mad Shistavanen (00:48:49) – a species that will appear in December's Skeleton Crew series.Then Elysia checks in with first Bob followed by Marcin to answer listener feedback in our first Old Republic mailbag (01:21:16), covering everything from audio book recommendations to listener-supplied additional KOTOR game lore.Stories covered in this episode: (from Star Wars: Dark Legends) "A Life Immortal," "Blood Moon," and "The Sleep of Ages" (from the Target edition)Recorded July 16 & 30, Aug 19, & Sept 22, 2024The Star Wars Canon Timeline Podcast past and future episode listSign up for the The Canon Padawan Supercast for earlier access to episodes and other perks, or explore Storyzen access to multiple feeds.Upcoming episodes:–Visions S1-e7 & S2-e9 – Shadows of the Sith in the High Republic (LEGENDS) + THR mailbag 1–Young Jedi Adventures season 2A–An Acolyte intermission in 2 stories: Kelnacca (2024) #1 + "A Recipe for Death"–The Darth Plagueis novel (LEGENDS)–Era IV overview–The High Republic multimedia project, phase 2: Quest of the Jedi (c. 382 BBY)–Prequel character origin storiesEmail: SWTimelinePodcast@gmail.com Social media: Twitter – Threads – BlueskyDiscord: https://discord.gg/8CeM9crUCheck out new podcast Nevermind the Music!See all podcasts at thelorehounds.comMusic: “The Force Theme” by Joanna HaltmanAdditional sounds from FreeSound.orgProduced by Elysia BrennerPublished by The LorehoundsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
After making a cameo appearance in The Acolyte, we figured it would be a good time to talk about the Legends novel, Darth Plagueis. Is it good? How badly does it break current canon? Should an edited version become canon? Tune in to find out! Patreon: patreon.com/thesidebarcantina Our Links: https://bio.link/thesidebarcantina
Albert from the Cantina Cast joins us as we look back at Season 1 of The Acolyte including what went right, what went wrong and where the fallout leaves Star Wars going forward. Topics include: Cortosis, lightsaber bleeding and Darth Plagueis...oh my! The portrayal of the Jedi and the Sith Movie/season dump vs. episodic release Why it was canceled and was it doomed before it even aired? Questions left unanswered and will we see these characters in some form elsewhere? Can Lucasfilm make a successful Star Wars show/movie outside of the Skywalker era? What else does this mean for Star Wars projects going forward? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on what exactly 'peeping Plagueis' was up to in the cave on Bal'demnic. In news, Daisy Ridley will have the New Jedi Order script in her hands soon. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 03:58 - Question of the Week - Whatcha doing, Peeping Plagueis? 06:45 - RIP James Earl Jones 08:28 - Who is in and who is out for the Mando/Grogu film? 10:56 - Ahsoka in production next summer 15:40 - The near future at Lucasfilm 19:40 - The Acolyte Season 1 Review (with Albert from the Cantina Cast) 104:33 - Maul Bag 109:15 - The Acolyte Giveaway - did YOU win? Go check out Albert on his awesome podcast - The Cantina Cast! Please subscribe, rate and review our show and engage with us on... Email: facpapod@gmail.com Voicemail: 1-678-FACPA77 (322-7277) Twitter: @facpapod Web site: http://FromACertainPointAskew.com Podawan Podcast Network: @podawans Intro/Outro - Galactic by Seb Jaeger (via https://filmstro.com/music)
Here we are again. It's not goodbye, it's see ya later! But seriously, if someone can figure out a way to stop those suns from setting, please let me know. We play some catch-up and then give a listen to a snippet of the new podcast May The Pod Be With You, a podcast by 10 year old Blake and his dad! Click that link and give them a listen! STAR WARSY STUFF [17:25] We loved The Acolyte, hoping it's not actually cancelled. Ahsoka was a great season 4 of Rebels. LIAM'S MUSIC CORNER [25:50] Oh hey, this song is meant to be listened to with BOTH headphones, just in case you only have one earbud in right now. LISTENER MAILBAG [27:40] We read some olddddd emails. NEWS [35:00] Some news out of D23! QUESTION & ANSWER COUNCIL [42:50] Which Star Wars character would you want for a college roommate? JOKE [50:50] Why did Mae fall to her apparent death off the catwalk? STUMP THE LUMP [56:05] What species was Darth Plagueis? OUTRO [1:02:45] Thanks for listening! And sure, send us a voicemail or email us at forcechildren@gmail.com if you want to take part in the discussion or just give us some feedback. Thanks!
Lucasfilm has decided not to give The Acolyte a second season. We discuss this decision and what is going on with Star Wars content on Disney+. In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: What we thought of the decision to cancel any future season of The Acolyte, The questions that are leftover from the one season of The Acolyte, What is the future of Star Wars content on Disney+, How does this impact previously announced tie-in novels and comics, Does this mark a similar pivot to content production similar to what Marvel is doing? and Why this decision might have been made. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts. Get your Ultimate Lightsaber 2.0 from SaberMasters and use our referral code (STARDUST) at checkout for $10 off. Head to www.sabermasters.com/discount/stardust Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Join us for real time discussion on the RetroZap Discord Server here: RetroZap Discord. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.
In this video, Liam breaks down the latest news that The Acolyte Season 2 has been canceled by Disney and Lucasfilm and provides his suggestions for how Darth Plagueis himself could save the period between The Acolyte and The Phantom Menace. Is a Darth Plagueis Disney+ Series or a Darth Plagueis movie trilogy in the cards? Find out in this video! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/starwarslads/support
We dive into "Part One" (Chapters 1-12) of James Luceno's epic novel Darth Plagueis! Everest Productions "Star Wars: Darth Plagueis - Episode I": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-nho7EdKRY –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Let's Connect: Instagram: @tol.show TikTok: @tol.show YouTube: @tol_show –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Friends of the Pod: Mike's music: Sonny, Dada, and Moloch | Spotify Brad's gaming streams: Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram Minerva's fan-made video game teaser: Project Vader Teaser | YouTube –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Interested in some of our gear? (Affiliate Links): Microphones: Shure MV7x & Shure SM7b Interfaces: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 & Focusrite Scarlett Solo Microphone Preamps: SE Electronics DM1 Camera: Panasonic LUMIX FZ300 Lights: NEEWER Softbox Lighting Kit –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Theme Song Producer Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-malecon Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xbWzYbtMgIE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theyreonlylegends/support
It's rare that we at Hoth Takes are so overwhelmingly critical of a piece of Star Wars media, but The Acolyte's final two episodes definitely earned that treatment. Listen in as we critique Osha's fall to the dark side, the show's moral message, and Vernestra's coverup. We also discuss the Jedi's culpability for the events on Brendok and the Republic's interest in overseeing Jedi business. Plus, we speculate about what Darth Plagueis is up to and how much Vernestra will confess to Yoda. And you'll never guess what big unresolved question Haley wants answered.
We explore 'The Tenebrous Way' in preparation for our deep dive into 'Darth Plagueis' starting next week! 'The Tenebrous Way' is a short story written by Matthew Stover and illustrated by Brian Rood for Star Wars Insider 130. It introduces Darth Plagueis's Sith Master, Darth Tenebrous, who later appeared briefly in the novel Darth Plagueis. The story is from the point of view of Tenebrous. It takes place when he is killed by Plagueis, but his consciousness remains in the Force while he is trapped. Unless you own a copy of 'Star Wars Insider #130," you can listen to an audio narration of the short-story on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZsHfUfXgT0&t=940s –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Let's Connect: Instagram: @tol.show TikTok: @tol.show YouTube: @tol_show –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Friends of the Pod: Mike's music: Sonny, Dada, and Moloch | Spotify Brad's gaming streams: Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram Minerva's fan-made video game teaser: Project Vader Teaser | YouTube –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Interested in some of our gear? (Affiliate Links): Microphones: Shure MV7x & Shure SM7b Interfaces: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 & Focusrite Scarlett Solo Microphone Preamps: SE Electronics DM1 Camera: Panasonic LUMIX FZ300 Lights: NEEWER Softbox Lighting Kit –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Theme Song Producer Credits: Malecon by Soyb & Amine Maxwell https://soundcloud.com/soybmusic https://soundcloud.com/aminemaxwell Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-malecon Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/xbWzYbtMgIE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theyreonlylegends/support
This episode is long enough to be two but it is one. (Listen/watch in segments or all at once.) Join Kaiti, Kris and Robbie as they talk the latest Star Wars Disney+ series: The Acolyte. The episode starts off with 3 unique and fun mugs with great stories behind them. Then the group works their way through the seventh installment of their long running Censor Wars game. Follow along with the quiz while discussing the show between each audio clip. Whether you're an avid Star Wars fan (Master), fan in training (Apprentice) or a newbie, this episode has something for everyone! The trio discuss character development and intricate details that some may not have caught. Learn about cortosis, lightsabers/kyber crystals reaction to the dark side, the significance of Darth Plagueis and so much more. So calm your emotions, be one with the Force .... wait, what am I saying? The Dark Side is much more fun!! Feel those emotions!!! And let them lead you to press play on this episode of Muggle with a Mic! This episode is long enough to be two but it is one. (Listen/watch in segments or all at once.) Join Kaiti, Kris and Robbie as they talk the latest Star Wars Disney+ series: The Acolyte. The episode starts off with 3 unique and fun mugs with great stories behind them. Then the group works their way through the seventh installment of their long running Censor Wars game. Follow along with the quiz while discussing the show between each audio clip. Whether you're an avid Star Wars fan (Master), fan in training (Apprentice) or a newbie, this episode has something for everyone! The trio discuss character development and intricate details that some may not have caught. Learn about cortosis, lightsabers/kyber crystals reaction to the dark side, the significance of Darth Plagueis and so much more. So calm your emotions, be one with the Force .... wait, what am I saying? The Dark Side is much more fun!! Feel those emotions!!! And let them lead you to press play on this episode of Muggle with a Mic! 1:09 - 9:20 : Intro / Mugs 9:20 - 11:36 : Censor Wars 11:37 - 12:55 : Clip 1 12:55 - 14:44 : Clip 2 14:45 - 15:34 : Clip 3 15:35 - 19:30 : Clip 4 (Witches) 19:30 - 23:14 : Clip 5 (Mae/Osha Relationship) 23:15 - 26:18 : Clip 6 (Flipping Dark/Light) 26:19 - 27:56 : Clip 7 27:57 - 33:14 : Clip 8 (Qimir, Fight Scenes) 33:14 - 45:37 : Clip 9 (Cortosis / Lightsabers) 45:37 - 49:52 : Clip 10 (Vernestra) 49:52 - 55:50 : Clip 11 (Faults of the Jedi) 55:50 - 58:52 : Clip 12 55:50 - 1:02:25 : Series Ratings 1:03:18 - 1:07:42 : Star Wars Living Set Trading Cards 1:07:42 - 1:16:30 : Creators/Writers and Movies 1:16:30 - 1:19:38 : Kris Artwork Update 1:19:18 - 1:31:41 : Darth Plagueis and Basil 1:31:41 - 1:33:18 : Series Release Methods 133:18 : Up Next for SW / Gladiator II Find more Muggle with a Mic content and YouTube videos here: linktr.ee/mugglewithamic Final Boss Con info at finalbosscon.com Music from this episode: "Take a Chance", Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons Sound effect via zapsplat.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mugglewithamic/support
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In Episode 181 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate, Jake and Chris break down all the action and story from the entire first season of The Acolyte. ***Warning: Spoilers ahead!*** The Geeks unpack everything as they explore the mysterious role of Darth Plagueis and speculate on his future impact within the Star Wars universe. Jake and Chris also get to weigh in on the finale, since they were unable to join the last pod, offering fresh perspectives and heated debates. The Geeks rank the season's epic battles against the franchise's most iconic confrontations and discuss whether these new additions measure up. Expect a candid discussion on the effectiveness of the season's cameos—were they impactful or mere fan service? The demand for a second season is growing; they'll dive into the fan-driven campaign pushing for more. Lastly, The Geeks give you a sneak peek into the future, discussing the upcoming Star Wars show Skeleton Crew and the latest updates from Shawn Levy (the director of Deadpool & Wolverine) on his highly anticipated Star Wars film that is in development. Tune in for a session filled with insights, theories, and a touch of nostalgia for every Star Wars aficionado.***The views expressed in this show are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Government.***
Niléane reviews the AirPods Max, Matt got a new GPU, and Chris keeps things non-controversial by bringing up The Acolyte. Then we get into using the Vision Pro for something new and Niléane challenges us to bring some old tech back to life. Weekly Topics AirPods Max NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super The Acolyte Other stuff we discussed Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones AirCover for Vision Pro SoloTop for Vision Pro Follow the Hosts Chris on YouTube Matt on Birchtree Niléane on Mastodon Comfort Zone on Mastodon
Did you ever see the cameo of Darth Plagueis the Wise? It's not a scene the Jedi would show you. But it's one we'll talk about in depth on this episode, along with all the other great surprises from the finale of The Acolyte!
Join hosts Caleb and David as we dive back into a galaxy far, far away to cover the very last episode of the first season of The Acolyte, Star Wars newest series on Disney+!We cold start the episode with some discussion about Emmy nominations for some of our favorite series of the year, before we get into the main topic.After that, we cover the finale episode of a very divisive season of The Acolyte. Hoping to get a lot of answers these last few episodes, we end up having a few more questions than we hoped for. We discuss the disappointing Master Sol, along with Osha and his stand off leading to the bleeding of a kyber crystal. We also discuss the "sure throw that in there too" cameos of Master Yoda and Darth Plagueis and give our thoughts on what we thought about those decisions. At the end, we discuss whether we want a second season of the series, and what our 1-10 ratings are for this season. All of this and MORE!00:00 - Emmy Nominations (Shogun, Fallout, Ahsoka, 3 Body Problem)04:45 - The Acolyte Finale Recap and DiscussionFollow us on social media:•Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @whysosidiouspod•YouTube: www.youtube.com/ @whysosidiouspod?app=desktopEmail us questions/requests:whysosidious@yahoo.comSubscribe, Rate, and Review!Send us your questions/comments!Support the Show.
Skywalking Through Neverland: A Star Wars / Disney Fan Podcast
Our ACOLYTE breakdown continues! THE ACOLYTE marks the 5th live-action Disney+ Star Wars series. We've seen the entire first season, so now it's time to share our educated review. We invited Mike Celestino (Laughing Place/ Who's the Bossk) to join us in sharing our favorite moments, surprises, and cameos. What is Qimir's relationship with Darth Plagueis? Should season 2 be R-rated? Will there be a season 2? And did the soundtrack by Michael Abels stand the test of time? Tell us if you agree with our assessment. If you haven't already, listen to Part 1 of our series review with creature performer & actor Dee Tails (Rogue One, Solo, The Force Awakens). He played Senator Chuwant and had some great behind-the-scenes stories. Today in Star Wars History - 7/22/1976 Lucasfilm Head of Marketing, Charles Lippincott, presents the panel, “The Star Wars: A preview w/ Roy Thomas, Howard Chaykin, and Charles Lippincott” at San Diego Comic-Con International. Marvel comic writer Thomas and artist Chaykin follow the slide show with a Q&A. The Chaykin poster sells for $1.75, (You can get it on Ebay right now for $6,195!) According to Lippincott, this presentation starts the tradition of announcing and marketing films at San Diego Comic-Con. SPONSORS Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you. SUPPORT THE SHOW Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content. CONTACT US Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook. If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review! Never Land on Alderaan!
Now that Star Wars: The Acolyte is fully released, we dive in, dissecting the highs and lows of this new Star Wars series. Hosts Matthew Fox, Erin McGowan, and Alex Korman offer a generational perspective on the show's impact and its place in the Star Wars universe.How does The Acolyte compare to other Star Wars shows? The hosts rate it between 6.5 and 8 out of 10, praising its nuanced storytelling and character development while noting some pacing issues. They discuss how the show's format of short weekly episodes may have hindered its storytelling potential.What did The Acolyte reveal about the Jedi Order? The hosts explore how the series presents a more flawed and human portrayal of the Jedi, challenging viewers' perceptions of the Order. They draw parallels between the Jedi's institutional problems and real-world issues in law enforcement and other organizations.Who were the standout characters and performances? The hosts highlight Amanda Stenberg and Lee Jung Jae's performances as some of the best in Star Wars history. They also discuss the intriguing dynamics between characters like May, Osha, and Master Kimer.Other topics covered include:The show's exploration of light and dark side dualityThe potential connection to Darth Plagueis and Sith loreHow The Acolyte fills in crucial gaps in Star Wars historyThe effectiveness of the show's flashback sequencesBonus member content: Speculation about a potential second season! We've started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you!Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We've got options for you!Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the rest of the TruStory.FM PodcastEmail: ✉️ swg@theethicalpanda.com
It's never too early for an Acolyte Rewatch! Today, we're looking at Episode 3, "Destiny," the first of the flashback episodes. Elements leading to the dark path appear in many ways for Osha. The hypocrisy of this group of Jedi is laid bare. And did Darth Plagueis work with the Brendok witches to create Mae and Osha? Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's been making it for nearly ten years: https://patreon.com/sw7x7) ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, giving a rating or review on that app would be super helpful, too. :-) ~*~*~*~*~*~ Follow the Show: TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@sw7x7 Instagram: https://instagram.com/sw7x7 And may the Force be with you, wherever in the world you may be.
Get in, losers, we're going to Brendon. I mean, Brendok!In the episode formerly known as Episode #121, hosts Alyce and Laura are* PLAGUED [get it?] by technical difficulties AGAIN, this time in the form of a lost recording.We had a whole news segment, but Alyce's computer shat the bed in the middle of our recording, so now it's a big bonus Recap on Tap of The Acolyte episodes 7 and 8, feat. Fun With Autocorrect!The dark side has better clothes and cooler people……but the light side has Vernestra's awesome new dress (also lol at this)Darth Plagueis is the Fairy Godmother of Star Wars Enjoy the moment at the end where the Chicago cicadas start singing the song of their people in the backgroundThe Acolyte Season 2: yay or nay? What do you think?Summer hours commence! Catch up on High Republic comics and join us on August 13 as we recap and catch up on Force Toast's Episode 121 in 3 weeks! Helpful links referenced in this episode:Laura, John Rocha and Kevin Smets reviewed The Acolyte on The Jedi Way. Check out their reviews of Episode 7: Choice and Episode 8: The AcolyteCaught up on The High Republic? Check out Laura and Meg's spoiler review of Temptation of the Force on Now This Is Lit Laura joined the Hoth Hangout with Joey and Ben for a season review of The Acolyte's first season, available later this week on July 25Twitter: @forcetoastpod | @sLeiaAllDay | @ShutUp_LauraInstagram: @forcetoastpodEmail: forcetoastpod@gmail.comWebsite: forcetoastpod.com*This podcast contains a sh!t ton of profanity and boozin. You can find a bleeped version of this podcast absolutely nowhere. Cheers!
Tyler and Konnery are joined by History Man Mason Willis in a desert race to witness the monumental action epic, "Mad Max: Fury Road". Together they dive deep and go full throttle to discuss the perfectly distilled cinematic storytelling, insane stunts, behind the scenes production of this historic film, its mind-boggling visuals, the iconic villainy of Immorten Joe, and so much more on this anything but mediocre episode of The Friendchise Podcast! What's New: Kon: Delicious in Dungeon (Netflix) Tyler: The Acolyte (Disney+), "Darth Plagueis" by James Luceno (Libby, Audible) Mason: Undercover: How to Operate Behind Enemy Lines (YouTube) Follow Mason Willis on Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/heymason/
On Episode 222, join Idiot's Array, Tarkin's Top Shelf, and Kanata's Castle for an in-depth discuss on the season finale of The Acolyte. -Mae escapes and Sol pursues her to Brendok, but what were Sol's intentions? -Why was Qimir concerned about Osha wearing his mask? -Darth Plagueis! -What is Senator Rayencourt's true agenda? -A Kyber crystal is bled. -What effects did Brendok have on the Jedi who visited it? -Mae and Osha are one. -What role did the vergence play? And so much more! Join us for this very deep dive to finish up our roundtable discussions. We would be honored if you would join us. X: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @idiotsarraypodcast
Some have been asking for some theories, so here's my Star Wars Theory on The Acolyte to help me sleep better after seeing Darth Plagueis... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's EPISODE 100 of the pod and to celebrate, Travis and Kara welcomed Jason from Blast Points Podcast to the show to break down the finale of THE ACOLYTE!*SPOILERS BELOW*The finale brought even more shocking moments from Darth Plagueis to Sol's fate to the Twins' flip-flop, Vernestra's choice, and Master Yoda!How does this all tie in with the Prequel Trilogy and even Originals and Sequels? What could they be setting up for a possible Season 2? What does Yoda showing up truly mean for the next 100 Years before The Phantom Menace?Join us as we discuss it all, as well as the fantastic performances, direction, effects, and more!Listen to Blast Points everywhere you get podcasts and follow them on Twitter at blast_points, on Instagram at blastpoints, and join the Blast Points Super Live Super Star Wars Chill Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BlastPointsGroup/Follow Kara on Instagram at intoalargerworldproject and sign up for her zine and Patreon here: https://campsite.bio/intoalargerworldproject Listen to Into A Larger World: The Podcast everywhere you get podcasts and look out for some very exciting episodes in the near future!Follow the show at forcetimepod on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok! Leave us a 5-Star Review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify if you enjoy the show! "Robobozo" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://incompetech.com/creativecommons/by/4.0
DARTH PLAGUEIS IS IN LIVE ACTION IN THE ACOLYTE EPISODE 8 AND HERE'S LESLYE HEADLAND'S RESPONSE TO THE INTERNET'S QUESTIONS ABOUT HIM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Plagueis was always in the finale, in every version." per Leslye Headland via Indiewire.com. Tarkin's Top Shelf discusses the first canon appearance of 'Darth Plagueis, the wise' in the season finale of 'The Acolyte.' In this episode, your hosts look at the possible literary works and other media that may or may not have influenced Darth Plagueis in 'The Acolyte storyline, along with different characters and their development traits. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Follow us on Threads Follow us on Bluesky
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris are joined by Chris “Starrapter” Abbott to break down the finale of The Acolyte, also titled “The Acolyte”. They go in-depth on the scene between Vernestra and Senator Rayencourt (or is it “Rae-In-Court?”), discuss how both characters get some things right and some things wrong in the conversation. Then, they talk about Osha turn to the dark side, including her bleeding Sol's lightsaber crystal. And they break down the implications of Darth Plagueis' super-brief cameo. Plus, lots of speculation about season two, Qimir wiping Mae's memories, and Sol's final failure. All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network DiscordSubscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
In this exciting episode of Inside the Tauntaun, Daniel and Alyssa dive deep into episodes 7 and 8 of "The Acolyte." Join us as we unpack the lesbian force witches, the surprise villain Vernestra. sexy Siths swimming and that sneaky Darth Plagueis. Will we get a season 2? Get ready to immerse yourself in the dark and gayest (so far) corners of the Star Wars universe. This is one episode you won't want to miss!
Welcome to Episode 185 of big T & LIL t! Today, we are looking at the eighth episode of the new Disney Plus Show, The Acolyte called well, The Acolyte! We take a look at these 8th Episode - Acolyte. More controversy in The Acolyte, Bazil understands all intentions?!? Osha knows the truth and kills her Master Sol to then align with Qimir. Mae gets her memory wiped and wont know her sister again. And oh yea, Yoda and Darth Plagueis show up for kicks too. LIL t & big T reflect on this episode and series as a whole. We are playing Fortnite Wrecked and the Pirates of the Caribbean are coming. Reloaded is a fun map! Tomorrow War, Twister, Real Tornadoes, Painting and so much more... big T & LIL T Please check out the socials of of our guest from two weeks ago, Bobby: [Twitch] = twitch.tv/commandervain [YT] = www.youtube.com/@CmdrVain [X]=twitter.com/CommanderVain
The Acolyte Episode 8 - Season Finale - Spoiler Review! We are joined by Jake Berlin of The Whiskey Jedi to talk all about this episode. Darth Plagueis in live action! Will there be a season 2? Or will these open ended stories continue elsewhere? Let's talk about it! We also rate the episodes on a scale of 0 to 10 “Kelnaccas” and reveal the final number in the SITH CODE mystery giveaway contest! PLEASE NOTE: I (John) forgot to reveal the last number until a few minutes later, but to help you out, the last number is 1. All that plus your comments and questions! Thank you for listening to AcoNight: The Acolyte Star Wars Aftershow by The Resistance Broadcast! We will be back to our regular podcast next week talking all things Star Wars!
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In Episode 180 of The Force Geeks: A Star Wars Podcast, Nate (in a "solo" podcast) breaks down all the action and story from The Acolyte in the after-show of episode 8, the first season finale -- titled "The Acolyte." ***Warning: Spoilers ahead!*** Nate weighs in on Mae's daring undercover mission and the jaw-dropping moment when Master Sol discovers her true identity. Osha's dramatic turn to the dark side and the shocking decision that changes everything for her and Master Sol are explored. Nate analyzes the epic clash between Sol and the Stranger, and how this showdown stacks up against other iconic Star Wars battles. Finally, he discusses Vernestra's quest for justice, Yoda's unexpected appearance, and the thrilling mystery of Darth Plagueis, opening up exciting possibilities for season 2.
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The Geek Buddies with John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung
STAR WARS, LUCASFILM, and DISNEY released Episode 3 of THE ACOLYTE titled "Destiny"! The Geek Buddies aka John Rocha, Michael Vogel, and Shannon McClung bring you their SPOILER REVIEW of it and talk Jedi, witches, the Force, Darth Plagueis and more! The 8 episode series on Disney Plus from creator/shiowrunner Leslye Headland starring Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, Charlie Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman, Carrie-Anne Moss and Joonas Suotamo. #THEACOLYTE #STARWARS #DISNEY Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Overall Thoughts on The Acolyte Episode 3 11:13 Thoughts on the Mae/Osha Storyline 21:32 Thoughts on Aniseya's Ability to Create Life, Darth Plagueis, Anakin 30:18 Aniseya and Koril's Roles in This Story and Their Performances 37:40 Thoughts on the Jedi's Portrayal in this Episode 51:00 Guesses on What Happened Between the Jedi and Aniseya's Coven Here? 55:55 Quick Thoughts on Easter Eggs and References FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte is here and it has everything! Weirdo Beardos! Mekneks! Possible connections to the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise?! Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com, instagram.com/werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies Matt can be found at instagram.com/coolnazgul and twitter.com/coolnazgul
In this week's episode of Duel of the Ranks, our hosts Alanis, Amanda, Brian, and Brody delve into speculative territory of the upcoming Star Wars series "The Acolyte." We expect the show to feature iconic characters like Yoda and potentially Darth Plagueis, while also venturing into uncharted territory with new Force abilities and shadowy Force cults. The Jedi Order being at the height of its power has the potential to add depth and contrast to the Skywalker Saga without being tied down to the series' core narrative.Despite many far-reaching theories, the hosts recognize that the series might take a more grounded approach. Join us in our weekly discussion as we debate what each episode has to offer to the Star Wars lore as well as its own independent story.To stay up-to-date on all things Duel of the Ranks, be sure to check out our links below!Website: www.dueloftheranks.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dueloftheranks/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DueloftheRanksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dueloftheranks?lang=enDiscord: https://discord.gg/3eZZbuXbr3