Star Wars Loose Canon

Christopher Nolan and Batman fans, this episode is for you - we rank the Dark Knight trilogy movies! Our hosts Chris and Nick differ widely in their takes. Plus, learn what the heroes and villains have in common in this deep analytical dive into The Dark Knight Rises and The Empire Strikes Back! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwars now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase with code STARWARS20 at checkout.  

Ranking the top things that go VROOM in the Star Wars universe. Nick and Chris thought they had an easy topic on their hands but put a surprising amount of thought into each of their personal top 5 choices.  Our hosts chose slightly different criteria for their lists: 10 seconds or less Nothing too obvious (like the Tie Fighter sound) Can't come from a humanoid (more or less) Can you predict some of the sounds we chose? Listen in to find out!   Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwars now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase with code STARWARS20 at checkout.

Chris interviews Joe and Dan from The Brothers Krynn. They are fantasy authors and reviewers of all sorts of topics from the universes of Star Wars to Conan the Barbarian, Kull the King, Krynn of Dragonlance, Zelda, Warcraft/WoW, Westeros, and of course Tolkien's Middle-Earth universe. Listen to how the brothers started writing, their view of characters like Yoda, Anakin, and Obi-Wan, and why they believe Kyle Katarn is the best Jedi! Check them out on substack: https://canadianculturecorner.substack.com/

Nick puts on his conspiracy theory hat to tell Chris about his disturbing discovery about the Cars franchise.  Later in the show, Nick reviews The Acolyte and tries to convince Chris to watch it.  Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwarstrial now to get a FREE 3 sample pack of Magic Mind with coupon code STARWARSTRIAL at checkout. 

Welcome to the Essential Clone Wars series where we review major arcs from Star Wars the Clone Wars! This arc ushers in the Nightsisters from season 3 episodes 12-14. Will Mother Talzin and the Nightsister's aid be enough to settle the score against Count Dooku? Find out in today's episode! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwars now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase with code STARWARS20 at checkout.

We continue our Essential Clone Wars series on today's episode with the Death Trap Arc which concludes season 2. In this arc, you will witness Boba Fett attempting to exact vengeance on Mace Windu for the death of his father, Jango.  Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwars now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase with code STARWARS20 at checkout.

The boys discuss episodes 4-6 of the Light and Magic documentary on Disney+! Listen along as Nick and Chris chat about the great leap from practical effects to CGI in films like Jurassic Park and the Phantom Menace. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwars now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase with code STARWARS20 at checkout.

Nick and Chris are BACK to Star Wars once again with a brief discussion on the movie Civil War (and the chances of a real one happening). Then our hosts discuss the first 3 episodes of the Light and Magic documentary on Disney+.  As much as our hosts were impressed by the accomplishments of practical effects and ILM's legacy, they also questioned their official narrative. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwars now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase with code STARWARS20 at checkout.

In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the highs and lows of Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire. Each miniseries tells untold stories of characters like Count Dooku, Barriss Offee, and Morgan Elsbeth.  Listen now to see how our hosts' perspective on these characters has changed after watching this. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwars now to get up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off a one-time purchase with code STARWARS20 at checkout.

Happy belated Star Wars Day! Our hosts Nick Oswald and Chris Higgins recall their first viewings of The Phantom Menace and remember how their fandom has changed since the early 2000s. Listen as Nick walks us through the timeline of fan reception of one of the most polarizing Star Wars movies and Chris remarks on Natalie Portman's best lines on his recent re-watch. 

In this Essential Clone Wars series episode, I review the Death Watch arc. These episodes happen during Season 2 episodes 12-14. Listen in to learn how the battle for Mandalore gets kicked off with Death Watch, the Mandalorians, the Sith, and Obi-Wan and Anakin all in the mix!

Welcome to part 4 of the Essential Clone Wars series! In today's episode we review the Geonosis arc spanning season 2 episodes 5-8. This is a memorable arc for its variety and unexpected narrative, ranging from sprawling battles to horror genre-inspired suspense and action. If you are curious to learn about Geonosians or hungry for Master Luminara and Padawan Barriss' adventures, you should tune into this episode.

This is the first in a multi-episode series where we review the essential arcs of The Clone Wars TV show! The Malevolence arc occurs in season 1 episodes 2-4. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-by-play of the biggest moments of each episode. Not only that, but we recap the most important takeaways and review the arc as a whole. Some might not consider Malevolence essential to the overall story. Still, it is the first arc in the show, is fun, and presents recurring themes and character development. Listen now and you'll also hear about Magic Mind, the world's first productivity drink! You can get it at: https://www.magicmind.com/chris Get up to 56% off your first subscription or 20% off your one-time purchase with promo code CHRIS20. It also works if you’re already a subscriber.

Your co-hosts Chris and Nick return to discuss our favorite moments, standout performances, and lore ramifications of the new Disney+ show Ahsoka. You'll also hear our thoughts on how Ahsoka sheds new light on major themes of Star Wars. Listen now and you'll also hear about Magic Mind, the world's first productivity drink! You can get it at: https://www.magicmind.com/chris Get up to 56% off your first subscription or 20% off your one-time purchase with promo code CHRIS20. It also works if you’re already a subscriber.

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic.  We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 3 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! (Sorry for the delay on publishing this episode!) Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitter Facebook Instagram

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic.  We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 2 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitter Facebook Instagram

LucasArts was one of the most successful video game developers of the 80s and 90s, delivering several classics such as Pipe Dream (1989), The Secret of Monkey Island (1990), Day of the Tentacle (1993), and X-wing versus TIE Fighter (1997). But in the 2000s LucasArts struggled to maintain its prominence in the industry. They came up with one of their most ambitious ideas for a game to get themselves back on track. The story of Star Wars 1313’s development is the story of the fall of LucasArts. Contact info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitter Facebook Instagram  

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic.  We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitter Facebook Instagram  

Today's episode discusses the play, The Trade Federation or Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels. You can catch the next performance at the Otherworld Theatre in Chicago, Il from April 28th to May 13th on Fridays and Saturdays. We are joined by the writer of the play, Andy Boyd, and its director Blake Hood to talk about the play, the prequels, fandom, and some of our favorite Star Wars memories! Get the paperback starwarsloosecanon.com info@starwarsloosecanon.com Twitter Facebook Instagram  

Do it again, but this time darker and grittier. We tell the story of Star Wars Underworld, a canceled TV show that would take place after the events of Revenge of the Sith, and discuss its impact on the Star Wars universe.