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Marc Thompson! Fr. Andrew, Mike C., and Mike D. sit down with Marc Thompson who narrates many of the Star Wars audiobooks and was also in Star Wars: Visions. They discuss his history with Star Wars, what themes resonate with him, and what lessons he has learned from his work in Star Wars.

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It’s summer and a perfect time to bring Star Wars to others. Andrew Hermiz and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss how they introduce others to their love for the galaxy far, far, away. Plus, some fun SW-activities and games to do with other fans, including cooking SW food.

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We connect Star Wars: A New Hope with the Kenobi finale! Angela Sealana, Mike Creavey & Mike Denz uncover Part VI’s themes and character development; some of which we didn’t see coming.

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For the penultimate episode of Kenobi, Mike Creavey, Angela Sealana, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the themes of mercy, sacrifice, pride, and vengeance and how Reva and Kenobi show two sides of the fallout of Order 66, plus the promise of redemption.

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Leia is captured … again! Dom, Mike C., Mike D., Angela, Andrew, and Thomas discuss the parallels to A New Hope; how young Leia is growing on them; and why this is a story of Kenobi’s healing from betrayal and failure.

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Confrontation! Thomas Sanjurjo, Mike Creavey, and Mike Denz discuss Part IIi of the Kenobi series, including that duel, but also wonder if this series undermines other parts of canon, if Vader is too brutal, and how those tunnels work.

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Kenobi! Dom Bettinelli, Isabella Bettinelli, Mike Denz, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the plethora of announcements at Star Wars Celebration and then dive into the first two episodes of the new Kenobi series.

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John Jackson Miller! Fr. Andrew, Angela, and Mike sit down with the author and discuss his many writings from comics to novels in the Star Wars universe and other franchises! They also discuss the deeper philosophical implications of the Force and how it relates to Obi-Wan and the larger galaxy.

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Despite Imperial jamming, Fr. Andrew, Angela, Thomas, and Mike, plus Andrew H from Galaxy’s Edge, celebrated Star Wars Day with a YouTube live stream, including audience questions, show and tell, and discussion of the upcoming Kenobi series.

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How did George Lucas’ experience of motherhood influence his characters? Angela Sealana, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter make an exploration of mother figures in Star Wars!

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Our Star Wars RPG adventure continues as Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, Mike Creavey, Andrew Hermiz, and Thomas Sanjurjo are rejoined by Angela Sealana, who brings a new character to the story who will increase tensions while the crew is trying to get out of a tight spot. Also, they discuss why RPGs.

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Who are the good and bad fathers in Star Wars? Mike Creavey, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the many fathers and father-figures in Star Wars and discuss the good and the bad, including some perhaps surprising examples.

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A Chiss, a Bothan, and a Sullustan walk into a cantina: Join Thomas Sanjurjo, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, Mike Creavey, and Andrew Hermiz as they play a Star Wars roleplaying game, making up an original creative story involving Rebels, Imperials, and the usual derring-do, having a blast in the process.

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Join the adventure! Thomas Sanjurjo and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter embark on creating a new, unique tale in a tabletop adventure set in the Star Wars Universe. Explore the creation of characters in our favorite story, see what it’s like to be outside of the official story line, and how a tabletop game works. Next time, we’ll get the crew together for a daring blockade run against the Empire, at the request of Bail Organa.

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Boba Fett on a rancor! Fr. Andrew, Mike, and Angela discuss the action-packed finale of the Book of Boba Fett and highlight the family themes and how Boba’s growth from a solo bounty hunter into a man with a family & tribe ultimately leads him to victory and to defeat Cad Bane.

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Grogu is back (among others)! Fr. Andrew, Mike, Angela, Andrew H., and Thomas discuss the return of Grogu and his training with Luke, clearly reflecting themes of detachment, vocation, and love. They also discuss how the finale is set up by bringing in deadly bounty hunter, Cad Bane!

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That’s so wizard! Fr. Andrew, Mike, Angela, and Andrew H. discuss the return of the Mandalorian and how Din’s view of his religion has changed since meeting Grogu; how his path will differ from both his old covert and Bo-Katan; and all the fun easter eggs on Tatooine leading to the finale arc with Boba Fett.

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A marriage proposal? Angela Sealana, Mike Creavey, and Thomas Sanjurjo explore the family ties and themes in Chapter 4 of Book of Boba Fett, plus discuss what that surprising musical clue at the end of the episode might mean.

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Who is Boba Fett, really? Angela Sealana, Andrew Hermiz & Mike Creavey discuss the layers of The Streets of Mos Espa; family, loss, vulnerability, and Star Wars fun. (Plus, an interesting listener theory!)

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Boba Fett’s evolution! Thomas Sanjurjo, Angela Sealana, and Mike Creavey discuss the 2nd episode of Book of Boba Fett, including the character’s continued evolution from bounty hunter to something new; the cultural assimilation he undergoes; and the allusions to both Westerns and biblical themes.