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The end! Thomas Salerno, Jon Koral, and Kathryn Laffrey discuss the series finale of the Bad Batch. Did it live up to expectations? What about loose. threads? They also discuss Hunter’s fatherly role, Crosshair’s redemption, and Omega’s maturity.

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The penultimate episode! Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jon Koral discuss this Bad Batch story setting the stage for the finale, including the hanging threads; the evolution of Echo; and questions about Emerie’s and Crosshair’s loyalty.

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Nearing the end. Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Jon Koral discuss the ante-penultimate episode of The Bad Batch and discuss the child-warrior Omega, loss of innocence, and the complexity of her role in the story; possible redemption for villains; and the ethical complexity of Star Wars.

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Juggernaut! Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Ryan Nafziger discuss this action-packed episode, the return of the Batch to warrior form; Omega’s heroic sacrifice and her moral calculus; Emerie’s moral struggle; and the return of Rampart.

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Bad Batch enters darker storytelling territory, and Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Josh Beeghley discuss the return of Ventress; Emerie facing dehumanization and abuse of power; and Omega’s choice of sacrifice herself to save her brothers.

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Getting answers is never easy for the Bad Batch. Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Thomas Salerno discuss the Batch’s negotiations for answers about Omega with frenemy Fennec Shand and Crosshairs search for answers on his shaky hand and uncover some surprising insights.

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Cornered! Thomas Salerno, Jon Koral, and Josh Beeghley discuss this two-parter where the Bad Batch are hunted by their clone brothers. They discuss the themes of loyalty to one another and the Empire; the ethics of following orders; and the treatment of clones as disposable.

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Return! Ryan Nafziger, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jon Koral discuss the latest Bad Batch episode and its themes of reconciliation and identity, particularly between Crosshair and Hunter; Omega’s role within the team; and how Crosshair’s journey parallels St. Paul’s.

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Reunited! Kathryn Laffrey, Josh Beeghley, and Ryan Nafziger discuss the 3rd episode of season 4, touching on the themes of loyalty and survival, as well as where the season could go and what characters will return.

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The final season begins! Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Josh Beeghley discuss the first three episodes of the 3rd season of The Bad Batch, including themes of family and surival, as well as what we can expect in this season.

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What are the best lightsaber duels in Star Wars? Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Ryan Nafziger debate the top 10, analyzing emotional depth, choreography, and narrative impact acknowledging their personal and culture significance.

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Continuing our series on the Force and spirituality, Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason focus on Jedi disciplines, including similarities to Western monasticism and samurai codes, as well as their concepts of sacrifice and war and peace.

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Deep-dive into holocrons, ancient relics, kyber crystals, and other Star Wars artifacts with Angela Sealana, Patrick Mason & Ryan Nafziger, as they discuss how the spiritual significance of objects in a Galaxy Far, Far Away has real-world connections.

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What is the will of the Force? Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Angela Sealana discuss the Force’s nature, relating it to spirituality, free will, and destiny, drawing parallels between the Force and the Holy Spirit. Plus, the balance of the Force and its parallels to Christian faith.

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Dive into LEGO Star Wars animated series Droid Tales, as Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Thomas Salerno discuss its humor, nostalgia, and deeper emotional connections with the Star Wars universe. Explore themes of friendship, loyalty, and ethics and the character development of C3PO.

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We’re celebrating Life Day during Christmas. Angela Sealana, Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, Patrick Mason, and special guest Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss their Star Wars Christmas gifts, take SW-themed quizzes, and have a SW-themed party in a video livestream!

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Have you ever wondered why it was so important that Anakin Skywalker be born of a virgin; according to prophesy; and given the title “The Chosen One”? Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Thomas Salerno discuss it all in this Christmas-themed conversation.

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What are Force ghosts? Angela Sealana, Patrick Mason, and Ryan Nafziger discuss these Star Wars spirit beings, their mentorship roles, and philosophical implications, drawing parallels with real-world beliefs found in Christianity and other religions.

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In the first part of a series on the spirituality of the Force, Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Angela Sealana explore the Dark Side, the Light Side, and Balance, as they sift through examples from Star Wars, George Lucas’ various influences, and their own head-canons to make sense of the methods and morals of the Force!