Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy
The Star Wars 7x7 Podcast delivers daily, bite-sized episodes of Star Wars content, typically lasting 7 to 14 minutes. Host Allen Voivod covers news, history, interviews, trivia, and deep dives into the Star Wars universe across movies, books, comics, games, and cartoons. The show aims to provide a fun and engaging dose of Star Wars joy for everyday fans, seven days a week.
Episodes
Star Wars July 2025: What's Coming This Month! | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2 Episode 9
The Mandalorian and Grogu in post-production, Starfighter in pre-production, plus updates on Ahsoka season 2, the Andor Emmy efforts, the Kenobi rumors, and so much more. Check out what'll be news in the world of Star Wars storytelling for July 2025. 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 more than te
Revenge of the Sith Discussion on Podcast Stardust | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2 Episode 8
I was thrilled to be asked to join Jay and Dennis on Podcast Stardust again, this time to talk about a segment of Revenge of the Sith. And the segment we're talking about includes the scene where Palpatine tells the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise. Punch it! Here's Podcast Stardust's home base for the complete episode: https://retrozap.com/podcast-stardust-877-revenge-of-the-sith-part-4-the-tr
All the Star Wars News From Celebration Japan | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2 Episode 7
Last time on the podcast, we flagged the 10 Star Wars Celebration Japan panels that were going to deliver big Star Wars storytelling news. Today, we're recapping all the news that was fit to print... 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 more than ten years: https://patreon.com/sw7x7) ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be
10 Panels to Watch at SWC Japan | Star Wars 7×7 Season 2 Episode 6
Just over a week to go until the start of Star Wars Celebration Japan! On today's episode, we're flagging the 10 biggest panels in terms of new news to come about the galaxy far, far away. 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 more than ten years: https://patreon.com/sw7x7) ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to sub
What We Know Heading Into SWCJ | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2 Episode 5
Star Wars Celebration Japan launches in a couple of weeks! Here's what we know at the moment about upcoming Star Wars movies, TV shows, and animated series - and here's hoping we learn even more about what's to come from the big event. 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 more than ten years: https:
The *Real* Darth Jar Jar Is Coming to ROTS in Theaters | Star Wars 7×7 Season 2, Episode 4
Revenge of the Sith turns 20 this year! And 10 years ago, an incredible fan theory took the world by storm. It was just the beginning - and now, the real Darth Jar Jar is heading to theaters as part of a special edition release. We've got the details... 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 more than
2025 Star Wars Preview: Live Action, Animation, and More | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2, Episode 3
Andor Season 2 is the biggest Star Wars release coming in 2025, but there's lots more to talk about, too. On today's episode, we're previewing everything we know (so far) about the galaxy far, far away in the new year. 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 more than ten years: https://patreon.com/sw
The Biggest Star Wars Story of 2024 | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2, Episode 2
The biggest story in Star Wars in 2024 was the story of The Acolyte. It was the highest profile content Lucasfilm released, but it was so much more than that. It reflected the state of Star Wars fandom, served as an example of streaming economics, and show us what we have to look forward to over the next decade of Star Wars storytelling. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee
Jedi Business: The Objective Success of The Last Jedi | Star Wars 7x7 Season 2, Episode 1
It's the seventh anniversary of the release of The Last Jedi, and with a little distance from the discourse, the evidence is clear - by box office dollars, ticket sales, DVD sales, critics ratings, and audience surveys, TLJ is one of the most successful Star Wars movies of all time. And that's even when you consider the kind of storytelling corner Rian Johnson was backed into by J.J. Abrams and Th
Somehow Palpatine Returned: Appreciating the Sequels | Season 2, Episode 0
Let's call it season two, episode zero, shall we? over the last four months (time flew by!), I've developed an appreciation for the Sequel Trilogy that I didn't quite have before - not that I didn't like them, just that they didn't seem to hit the same way they do today... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, givi
Interview: Doug Burton and the Heroine's Labyrinth | Star Wars 7x7
Yes, we're still on hiatus, but we couldn't wait until November to share this conversation with you. We're psyched to welcome Doug Burton to the podcast to talk about the Heroine's Labyrinth - an alternative to the Hero's Journey. We'll apply it to Leia's story in A New Hope, and about how this story structure applies to other original trilogy and prequel trilogy movies. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Foll
THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: The Acolyte (8) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,677
In the final episode of our Acolyte rewatch, we'll discuss what Osha brought with her into that helmet; the helmet's potential connection to the Brendok witches (and one in particular); why Sol really wants to talk to the Jedi High Council (it's not to confess!); and much more, including an announcement about season 1 of this podcast. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee eac
THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Choice (7) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,676
The flashback episodes of The Acolyte were titled "Destiny" and "Choice" - and we find out in the latter that Sol made a choice to alter Osha's destiny because of his emotional attachment. We'll talk about that in our rewatch deep dive, plus what Sol wanted to tell me, the source and effects of the vergence, why the Mae mind-wipe will wear off, and much more. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the pri
THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Teach/Corrupt (6) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,675
The Brendok secret has caused double-digit Jedi deaths, and Sol is the only one left to blame. Mae is out of options. Qimir thinks he's found his soulmate but is trying to be chill about it. And someone should have told Osha about the dangers of Sith helmets. It's our doubly-deep rewatch dive into "Teach/Corrupt," episode 6 of The Acolyte. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffe
THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Night (5) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,674
Our Acolyte rewatch takes on the action-packed fifth episode, "Night"! We'll discuss how/why Qimir has any pressing reason to see the Brendok Jedi killed; why Mae went from wanting to turn herself in to fighting Jecki so ferociously; the juxtaposition of Mae's "weakness" and Osha's "strength"; Sol and Qimir facing off, and more. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each mont
THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Day (4) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,673
It's episode 4 of our Acolyte rewatch! We're talking about "Day," and about the linger effects of witch possession, the parallels between Sol and the Stranger, the conflicts within Osha and Mae, and how Osha's stubbornness keeps Yord alive - for a few extra minutes, anyway. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's been ma
THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Destiny (3) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,672
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 s
THE ACOLYTE Rewatch: Two-Episode Premiere | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,671
Is it too soon for an Acolyte rewatch? Or is now the perfect time, considering that we have all the context from the full season fresh in our minds, and can see the earlier episodes with fresh eyes? That's my thought about it, a!nd so I'm sharing observations about the premiere episodes that we may all have missed or didn't grasp the significance of in our first viewing. Punch it! (Enjoy the show?
Dr. Chris Kempshall Interview – Part 2 | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,670
The second half of our conversation with Dr. Chris Kempshall is here! We're talking about his new book "The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire" and his role as its author - while also portraying the in-universe author, Beaumont Kin. Punch it! Follow Chris: Website: https://chriskempshall.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chriskempshall.bsky.social Instagram: https://instagram.com/chriskempsh
Dr. Chris Kempshall Interview - Part 1 | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,669
Dr. Chris Kempshall returns to the podcast! He's here to talk about his latest book, "The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire." Part 1 of our conversation is on tap today... 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 th
Jedi Business: The Acolyte Ratings Update | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,668
Fluctuating ratings are to be expected, I suppose, but The Acolyte did drop a couple spots in a couple new viewership updates - and jumped in the granddaddy of them. I'm updating our analysis here, and including some comparatives to other Star Wars shows, in our latest Jedi Business update. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent crea
THE ACOLYTE: "The Acolyte" Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,667
"The Acolyte" (episode) is the season finale of The Acolyte (TV series)! Yesterday we had the no-spoiler reaction - today we have the full spoiler 7-takeaway breakdown. 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
The Acolyte: Non-Spoiler Finale Reactions | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,666
The Acolyte season 1 finale has dropped, and our Patrons made some great calls with their predictions! There were a lot of unexpected outcomes, but the theme of the Jedi making questionable decisions was carried all the way through. We'll talk about that in a non-spoiler way, and about the conundrum of paying such close attention to a series and what that costs... Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For t
The Acolyte: Finale Predictions! | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,665
It's The Acolyte Finale Day! In advance of the episode's drop at 9pm ET tonight, I asked Patrons of the podcast for their predictions. And they didn't disappoint. I'll share my views, too, and I want to hear yours... 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)
Mae's and Osha's Journeys Heading Into the Finale | Episode 3,664
During season one of The Acolyte, Osha and Mae have walked on both light and dark paths. Where will the finale take them? We'll look at what we know so far, including a thing about Osha's departure from the Jedi Order that seems to be flying under the radar. 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 near
Who (or What) Is to Blame in The Acolyte? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,663
Is the whole Jedi Order to blame for the terrible events on Brendok 16 years ago? Or does the fault fall squarely on the shoulders of any one Jedi? Probably only Kelnacca gets away clean on this one, as we discuss this and reflect on Anakin parallel's, too. 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 nearl
Star Wars at D23: Programming Details | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,662
The big Disney D23 event takes place August 9-11. So far, there's precious little in terms of Lucasfilm/Star Wars representation there. We'll discuss what we know, and speculate about how a lone person's appearance really stands out... 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://
Jedi Business: The Acolyte's Viewership Ratings | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,661
Did The Acolyte really fall out of the Top 10 shows? Depends on who you ask, and how you measure. I'm bringing all the receipts in our first Jedi Business episode related to The Acolyte, and the results indicate that the show's doing just fine. 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:
The Acolyte's Story Structure Challenge | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,660
Overall I'm enjoying The Acolyte and I'm excited for the finale. But episode 7 cemented a concern I've had since episode 3, with how the show was described for us in pre-release interviews versus how it's unfolded so far. I'm examining this in light of how Lucasfilm handled previous live-action TV seasons today... Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can sup
THE ACOLYTE: "Choice" Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,659
"Choice" is the 7th and penultimate episode of The Acolyte season 1, and as expected, we revisit the events on Brendok 16 years ago. Our 7-takeaway breakdown will focus on the new and tragic things we learn about what went down that fateful night... 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 y
The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire: Book Review | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,658
"The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire" by Dr. Chris Kempshall is not just a compelling examination of its topic. It's also an unexpectedly moving portrait of its in-universe author, Beaumont Kin, grappling with his place in galactic history. Our book review is on tap today... Punch it! (Thanks very much to the nice folks at DK who sent me a copy of the book to read in advance of its publicati
Is Qimir an Actual Sith Lord (Like Vader)? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,657
It's one thing for Qimir to refer to himself as a "Sith." But is he, potentially, a full-on "Sith Lord"? There's evidence for that, which we'll consider on today's show. And if that's the case, then there's even more trouble to come for the Jedi... 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 y
It's Official: 10 Years of Star Wars 7x7! | Episode 3,656
10 years ago today, Star Wars 7x7 went live on iTunes (now Apple Podcasts) and a few other podcast apps you'd never heard of. Today, we're looking back at this crazy journey for just a few minutes... (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 subsc
Is "Teach/Corrupt" the Sexiest Star Wars? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,655
The interactions between Osha and Qimir don't start off as a seduction, but by the end of "Teach/Corrupt," it's pretty clear that it's more than just the dark side of the Force that Qimir is working - and the audio description for this Acolyte episode only emphasizes that aspect. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's b
Do Force Powers Really Fade Over Time? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,654
Ohsa says Force powers fade without Jedi training. Qimir says not if you tap into emotions like anger and desire. They're both telling half-truths, and only from certain points of view. Let's dig into this on our Acolyte-related deep dive episode. 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 year
THE ACOLYTE: "Teach/Corrupt" Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,653
"Teach/Corrupt" is episode six of The Acolyte, and it's setting us up for a retelling of the Brendok events, as well as some startling reveals and reversals in advance of the season finale. Our 7-takeaway breakdown is here... 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.co
The Most Political Star Wars Movie? (TPM at 25) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,652
The first scenes with Amidala and Palpatine together on Coruscant bring the politics of the Galactic Republic to light. But in truth, the entirely of The Phantom Menace - from a certain point of view, at least - is the most political of all of George Lucas' Star Wars movies. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's been m
Is Qui-Gon Guilty, Too? (TPM at 25) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,651
The Jedi have been catching a bit of heat on the podcast recently because of The Acolyte. In thinking about The Phantom Menace, Qui-Gon Jinn was pretty cavalier about not being on Tatooine to free slaves. But does he deserve the heat, too? Maybe not... 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 te
Star Wars July 2024: What's Coming This Month! | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,650
The Acolyte ends, and we look forward to what's next! It's our monthly preview of what's to come in Star Wars storytelling, and though July 2024 is a comparatively light month, there are a couple big things to look out for. 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/s
The Dagobah Cave: What Would You See? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,649
We're pulling another of Kelly Knox's Star Wars Conversation Cards, and this one is an uncomfortable one, but I'm not shying away from it. Imagine you're in the Cave of Evil on Dagobah - what will you see in there? I'll go first... 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://patr
Are the Jedi the Villains of The Acolyte? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,648
Maybe, from a certain point of view, the Jedi are in fact the bad guys of The Acolyte. Certainly "The Stranger" is, any which way you look at it. But as far as the Jedi go, the case is building on the foundation George Lucas laid out in the prequel trilogy and the Clone Wars. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's been
Darth Qimir?! (Acolyte Deep Dive) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,647
A mystery revealed, and yet a mystery deepens! What does it mean that Qimir has been revealed as - Darth Qimir, maybe? Is he actually a Sith, or just an adherent to the philosophy? Does he have a master, or is he a rogue agent? We'll consider the possibilities on today's deep dive show related to The Acolyte episode 5, "Night." Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month
THE ACOLYTE: "Night" Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,646
It was shocking, action-packed, and paid off a month of build-up. "Night" is the second half of the Khofar episodes of "The Acolyte," and I think I didn't breathe for half of it. Our 7-takeaway breakdown episode is on tap today... 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://patre
THE ACOLYTE: Mid-Season Review | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,645
We're reached the midway point of The Acolyte Season 1, which is creating a compelling portrait of the Jedi Order at the brink of its 100-year descent into ruin. And while the plot seems to have already revealed most of its surprises, a couple of twists and the Stranger's appearance suggest there's a lot of excitement left. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, yo
Past Jedi Cover-Ups (Acolyte Deep Dive) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,644
The Jedi Order as a politically aware group, with political (non-Sith) "enemies" and a desire to cover up events and situations that reflect badly on them, is not a new idea in Star Wars. On today's deep dive related to The Acolyte, we'll discuss previously depicted Jedi cover-ups in the prequels and previous High Republic media. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each mon
THE ACOLYTE: "Day" Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,643
"Day" divides the first half of The Acolyte season one from a likely "Night" start to the second half. It's an in-betweener episode where we set up the chess pieces for the next big move, while sharing character developments, conflicts, and reversals. Our 7-takeaway show is here... Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's
What I've Learned, 7 of 7: Golden | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,642
In the last of seven episodes where I've been reflecting on my journey as a Star Wars podcaster over the last ten years, I'm considering the idea of whether we have been, and are still, living in a golden age of Star Wars storytelling. 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://p
What I've Learned, 6 of 7: Expansion | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,641
The old Expanded Universe covered tens of thousands of years of Star Wars history - and then got rebooted out of existence. Now, after ten years with the new canon, Star Wars storytelling has finally moved outside its previous 60-ish year window - and it's led to some of the most dynamic new storytelling in the franchise. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you
What I've Learned, 5 of 7: Family | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,640
I'm continuing to reflect on 10 years of Star Wars podcasting, this time considering the topic of family. Family - found family especially - has been at the heart of Star Wars, and has been an area where I could have done more, been more, and experienced more with fellow podcasters and fans over the years. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the
What I've Learned, 4 of 7: Diversity | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,639
Star Wars was largely a white cishet game in the OT era, and although some strides were made in the PT era, they weren't that significant. The ST era, on the other hand, has been leaps and bounds better, and although there's still a ways to go, the new voices, perspectives, and representation in Star Wars has been incredibly refreshing, and helped reinvigorate the franchise. Punch it! (Enjoy the
What I've Learned, 3 of 7: Genre | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,638
I have a sense that the old Expanded Universe (now Legends) did a great job as a melting pot for all kinds of genre stories to be included under the umbrella of Star Wars. What I've discovered over 10 years of podcasting is that Lucasfilm seems to be doing a fantastic job in this new era as well. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independen
What I've Learned, 2 of 7: Scarcity | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,637
As I reflect over 10 years of Star Wars podcasting, and more live action content than we saw in the 3+ decades previous, I'm taking time to consider what my original stance was, that one of the chief reasons Star Wars was so special was because of its relative scarcity. 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
What I've Learned, 1 of 7: Trust | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,636
It's hard to believe I've been producing a daily dose of Star Wars podcasting joy for nearly 10 years! A lot's changed with Star Wars, and with me, over that span of time, so I'm taking a bit to reflect on what I've learned with various themes. Today, we're talking about trust. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's bee
Star Wars Outlaws: Gameplay Overview and Showcase | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,635
At a recent Ubisoft event, they were kind enough to show us new footage from Star Wars Outlaws! On today's episode, we'll flag some of the standout highlights, including confirmation of a speculated character and the reveal of another smooth scoundrel. Punch it! Here's the footage they showed at the event and released later online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP_wXv2ErgI (Enjoy the show? For t
"Family Ties" (The High Republic) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,634
We had a shocking discovery at the end of the last "Tales From the Occlusion Zone" installment in Star Wars Insider magazine, and in the next part, "Family Ties," we've got a bit of an in-betweener, as we resolve that situation and set up the next one. Our spoiler discussion happens today... Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent cr
Review: I'm 'George Lucas': A Connor Ratliff Story | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,633
We talked with co-producer Patrick Cotnoir about the documentary I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story - now, it's time to talk about a review of it! I'm grateful to the producers for sharing a copy with me prior to the VOD release, and that's what we'll talk about today. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's been
What Happened on Brendok? (Acolyte Deep Dive) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,632
We just got the Osha version of what happened when Mae started a fire and "destroyed everything," but what REALLY happened in The Acolyte when the Jedi and the Witches faced off again? We'll consider that in our deep dive today. 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.
THE ACOLYTE: "Destiny" Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,631
"Destiny" - the third episode of The Acolyte - shows us the origins of the trouble at the heart of this season. It also deepens that mystery a bit and turns some pre-existing Star Wars tropes on their ears. Our 7-takeaway breakdown is here... 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: h
Patrick Cotnoir Interview (Part 2 of 2) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,630
The documentary drops today! I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story is out now on VOD, and I'm talking with co-producer Patrick Cotnoir about it in this second half of our conversation. (The first half was yesterday, where we talked about Connor and the George Lucas Talk Show, which is what the doc is about.) Punch it! Links for all the stuff we talked about in the interview: Documentary webs
Patrick Cotnoir Interview (Part 1 of 2) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,629
"I'm 'George Lucas'*: A Connor Ratliff Story" is a new documentary about The George Lucas Talk Show, being released on VOD tomorrow! I got to talk with co-host/producer/talent booker Patrick Cotnoir about the show and the doc, and today's episode features the first half of our conversation. Punch it! Here are the links for all the stuff we talked about in the interview: Documentary website: https
What's the "Barash Vow"? (Acolyte Deep Dive) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,628
From context clues in The Acolyte's "Revenge/Justice" episode, you can probably figure out that a Jedi might take the "Barash Vow" when they've done something very wrong. On today's deep dive show, we'll dig into the details - and what it means for the rest of the season. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's been maki
THE ACOLYTE: Revenge / Justice Breakdown | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,627
"Revenge/Justice" is the second chapter of The Acolyte, and if we weren't sure whether the Jedi did a bad, bad thing 16 years ago, the signs are really pointing to YES after the events of this episode. Our 7-takeaway breakdown is on tap today... 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 year
THE ACOLYTE 1x1: Story Timelines | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,626
We had a lot of "six years" this and "two years" that and "eight years" the other in the first episode of The Acolyte. So on our deep dive episode related to "Lost / Found," I'm going to sort things out so we have a clearer timeframe reference for the rest of the series. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's been makin
THE ACOLYTE S1E1: Lost / Found Breakdown | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,625
Let's get into it! "Lost / Found" is the first episode of The Acolyte, and not only does it dispense with one hotly-discussed mystery, it doubles down with a bigger related reveal. So we'll talk about what the season is *really* about as we break down this initial entry. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's been makin
THE ACOLYTE Premiere: Non-Spoiler First Reactions | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,624
Mysteries revealed! Fighting High Republic Jedi! Terrific music! Super-abrupt episode endings! All this and more on our first Acolyte episode, and the only non-spoiler one we're doing - including how this one, unlike Ahsoka or Andor, didn't need to have a two-episode premiere. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's been
Morgan Elsbeth/Barriss Offee: Compare and Contrast | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,623
No Acolyte spoilers today! We'll dig into the premiere tomorrow. For now, we'll wrap up our coverage of Tales of the Empire with a compare-and-contrast episode, evaluating the differences in the two sets of stories featuring Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth. 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 near
"The Way Out" (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,622
We're keeping away from Acolyte spoilers by checking out Tales of the Empire! Toyda, we're covering the last of the episodes, "The Way Out," which jumps us into the future with Barriss and Lyn/the Fourth Sister, but ends ambiguously - or does it? 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
Leaving the Dark Path (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,621
Yoda sure made it seem like going to the dark side was all-consuming, and that there was no coming back from it. But is that really true? Barriss Offee's experience in Tales of the Empire is just the latest example of how that's not the case. We'll discuss this in our deep dive episode tied to "Realization," and even bring in Anakin for comparison. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup
Star Wars June 2024: What's Coming This Month! | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,620
The long wait is about to end! We're getting five episodes of The Acolyte this month, and new releases in other media are also very High Republic focused. Let's discuss what's coming in the galaxy of Star Wars storytelling for June 2024. 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:/
"Realization" (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,619
"Realization" is the right word for this Barriss Offee episode of Tales of the Empire, as Barriss finally understands that there are worse things in the galaxy than the Jedi Order - and not only did she help enable it, but she also became a part of it. 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
The Barriss Offee Backstory (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,618
We don't see a lot of Barriss Offee in previous Star Wars storytelling. Her main appearances are in two arcs of the Clone Wars series - but both of them have far-reaching consequences. We'll recap those details in our deep-dive episode... 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
"Devoted" (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,617
Let's flip over to the Barriss Offee side of Tales of the Empire! "Devoted" is the first episode, and we learn how Barriss went from Republic prisoner to Imperial inquisitor. Our 7-takeaway breakdown episode is here... 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
"The Path of Hate" (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,616
As opposed to "Fear" and "Anger" before it, "The Path of Hate" - the final Morgan Elsbeth episode in Tales of the Empire - answers comparartively minor questions and reminds us of much bigger questions without resolving them. But it's still fun to watch... 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
TIE Defender: The Empire's Deadliest Starfighter | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,615
The TIE Defender turns 30 in Legends this year, and 10 in Canon! In Tales of the Empire, we learn a crucial detail about this deadly starfighter - namely, that it was designed by Morgan Elsbeth. On today's deep-dive episode, we're going to explore its Legends and Canon history. Punch it! (Enjoy the show? For the price of a cup of coffee each month, you can support the independent creator who's bee
"The Path of Anger" (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,614
"The Path of Anger" is the second of three episodes featuring Morgan Eslbeth in Tales of the Empire, and it's especially notable for what it reveals about her backstory without directly *telling* us certain elements of her backstory. Today, our 7-takeaway breakdown... 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
Is There "Light" Magick on Dathomir? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,613
Dathomir has always been associated with dark magick. But in "The Path of Fear" from Tales of the Empire, we see sorcery that appears to be drawing from a lighter source. What gives? We'll discuss on our deep-dive episode. 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/sw
"The Path of Fear" (Tales of the Empire) | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,612
While we're waiting for the Acolyte premiere, let's talk about Tales of the Empire! We'll start with "The Path of Fear," the first of the Morgan Elsbeth episodes, which is basically her villain origin story and shows how she survived the Battle of Dathomir. 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 nearl
The Acolyte: Full Court Public Press! | Star Wars 7×7 Episode 3,611
Lucasfilm released two new video clips for The Acolyte yesterday, and at the pace they've been dropping videos, it sure does seem like there's a different kind of promotion strategy happening here. We'll talk about the whys, and the latest whats... 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 ye
The Acolyte: Duality Revealed? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,610
A short Acolyte video that seemed too spoilery for prime time has had the relevant part of that assessment added to "Plan," a new spot on the Star Wars YouTube channel. So we'll talk about it after all, as part of an emerging theme of the show: Duality. 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 te
Wampa Cave Heist: How Would You Handle It? | Star Wars 7x7 Episode 3,609
We're exploring another Star Wars Conversation Card question, and I want to hear your answers! This one involves a rare artifact hidden in a wampa cave - how would you go about recovering it, and what is it? I'll go first... 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
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