Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader

Never underestimate the power of the Dark Side! Fr. Andrew, Andrew H., Angela, and Mike talk about the tragic hero Anakin Skywalker, and his transition to the most iconic villain in movies. They discuss how relatable he is through the prequels, what we can learn from him and how his character arc tackles deep issues like free will vs. fate and whether redemption is possible.

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Emperor Palpatine

Execute Order 66! Fr. Andrew, Angela, Mike, and Andrew H. talk all things Emperor Palpatine, from his character and personality (his Dark Triad of Personality), to what lessons he can teach us (especially about our own fight against evil since Palpatine parallels Satan in the spiritual life), to what moments in his vast life were our favorites.

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It’s A Wonderful Life Day

Life Day! Fr. Andrew, Angela, Thomas, Mike, and Andrew celebrate Life day with a special Holiday Episode. They talk about their favorite Star Wars Christmas traditions, laugh through all the fun of the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, and they share some surprise gifts for the listeners! Happy Life Day!

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The Mandalorian, Ch. 16: The Rescue

Luke Skywalker! Fr. Andrew, Andrew H., Angela, Thomas, and Mike discuss the awesomeness in the season 2 finale including the implication of the Darksaber; the awesome character journey of all the characters, especially Din; and the epic reveal of Luke Skywalker as the Jedi who has come to train Grogu.

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Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from StarQuest

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The Mandalorian, Ch 14: The Tragedy

Boba Fett! Fr. Andrew, Andrew H., Mike, and Thomas talk about the action-packed return of Boba Fett, how his character and his legacy (Jango Fett) is honored, and the implications that this new team will have going into the final episodes of this season as they fight to rescue Grogu.

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The Mandalorian, Ch 13: The Jedi

I am Grogu! Fr. Andrew, Mike, Thomas, Angela, and Andrew talk about the live-action debut of Ahsoka, the reveal of the name of Baby Yoda, the questions that are left hanging, and how this episode expertly mashes together Samurai and Western tropes for, perhaps, the best episode in the series yet!

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The Mandalorian, Ch 12: The Siege

What’s an M-count? Fr. Andrew, Mike, Angela, and Thomas discuss how The Siege feels like old school Star Wars; the reveal of why Baby Yoda is so important; how it could shed light on Anakin Skywalker’s nature; and the ramifications of the possibility of Dark Troopers.

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The Mandalorian, Ch. 11: The Heiress

Bo-Katan! Fr. Andrew, Mike, Thomas, and Angela talk about the action-packed episode with the return of fan favorite, Bo-Katan. They discuss the family themes present and how this episode may mark a significant turning point in Din’s own journey by forcing him to address the question of what it truly means to be a Mandalorian.

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The Mandalorian, Chapter 9: The Marshal

The Mandalorian returns! Fr. Andrew, Andrew H., Angela, Thomas, and Mike all can’t stop praising the opening of season 2. They discuss the many callbacks and easter eggs; how the battle against the dragon parallels the spiritual battle against evil and how the cooperation shows we must live out our humanity in fighting against evil.

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The Secrets of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian

Though the Force is magical, the act of making everything in that galaxy far, far away is a huge team effort requiring a deep understanding of the vision. Mike, Andrew, and Thomas go behind the cameras with The Disney Gallery and share their thoughts on how the magic is made.

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Family Reunion and Farewell: Star Wars Rebels, S4, Ep. 15 & 16

The finale of Rebels: Fr. Andrew, Angela, Thomas, and Mike discuss the finale of Rebels and how it expertly hits on all the main themes in Star Wars including family, personal vocation, awesome villains, temptation to the dark side, and leaves the door open for new stories to come. Plus, a patron saint for Secrets of Star Wars!

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Looking Ahead to Fall 2020 and Beyond

The future of Star Wars! Fr. Andrew is joined by Dom Bettinelli and Mike Creavey as they discuss the exciting future of Star Wars and how they’ll bring that into the podcast, specifically talking about the Mandalorian season 2 and what they’re looking forward to this fall.

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