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Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 232: Vintage Reactions Ewoks "Asha"Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!For the first time in a long while, our hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders bring back our Vintage Reactions series! For those of you who are new to SWR, our Vintage Reactions series is where Aaron and David sit down and share their reactions to the vintage Star Wars animated shows from the 80’s. This week, they react to the season one finale of the animated series Ewoks entitled “Asha”. Listen in as they breakdown the episode, characters, connections and creatures. Plus, Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of...
2025-12-1238 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 231: Star Wars Visions, Volume 3 Part 3Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!This week in our third and final episode covering the third volume of Star Wars Visions, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders share their reactions to the final three stories: The Smuggler, The Bird of Paradise, and the episode Aaron has been waiting for, Black! Listen in as they discuss what they thought of each episode, the animation, stories, and more! Make sure to stay to the end as Aaron shares this week’s Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week, provided by long time friend of the show Mary Perdue (and...
2025-11-2147 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 225: Storm Reactions, A Year LaterWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down for an unconventional episode as they look back at the last 12 months since Hurricane Milton hit, interrupting our show and our daily lives. Aaron shares an update on the losses suffered from the storm and other things that affected his and his family’s life since Milton while sharing his gratitude to the SWR family.Then Aaron and David react to a voicemail left by long time friend of the show Daniel Contreras and answer the question posed to them.
2025-10-1044 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 223: Saga World Report for 09/26/2025Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!Our very own Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for September 26, 2025!This week, Aaron discusses the news of the trailers being released for The Mandalorian and Grogu as well as Star Wars Visions Volume 3. Also he talks about Andor’s Emmy wins and production starting on Star Wars Starfighter! Of course, Aaron ends the episode with an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points for Episode 223:OpeningNews You May Have MissedThe Mandalorian and Grogu Teaser TrailerStar Wars Visions Volume 3 Tra...
2025-09-2620 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 222: Ocala Comic Con 2025 ReactionsWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!This week hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are live from Ocala Comic Con! Joining them for the fun are Greg McLaughlin from the Rebel Base Card podcast and Mary Perdue as they breakdown their reactions to each day of the two day con, which included guests from Star Wars Rebels, The Acolyte, and The Mandalorian! And as with any episode of SWR, Aaron can let things go without an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Show Outline:A message from AaronEpisode 222 IntroReacting to Day 1 with G...
2025-09-231h 02
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 221: Trading Cards With Greg McLaughlinWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!It’s episode 221 and this week host Aaron Harris sits down with special guest and long time friend of the show Greg McLaughlin to discuss a topic that Aaron has been itching to talk about for a while: Star Wars trading cards! Join Aaron and Greg as they explore some of the history of Star Wars and trading cards, discuss the current Topps Chrome release and break open a box of new 2025 Topps Chrome Star Wars cards! Will we hear Greg say “great pull kid!”? Plus, don’t miss an all new...
2025-09-121h 07
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 216: Saga World Report for 07/11/2025Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!Our very own Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for July 11, 2025!This week, Aaron discusses news about awards for Andor, the new Art of Star Wars: Andor book available for presale, Lego Star Wars Rebuild The Galaxy sequel, and more!Of course, Aaron ends the episode with an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points for Episode 216:OpeningNews You May Have MissedAndor and Awards“The Art of Star Wars: Andor”Star Wars and Coca-Cola CollaborationLego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy - Pie...
2025-07-1120 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 214: Saga World Report for 6/20/2025Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!Our very own Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for June 20, 2025!This week, Aaron explores what is upcoming in the world of Star Wars on the screen and in publishing, plus discusses the upcoming Ocala Comic Con they will be attending. He also discusses upcoming episodes of SWR and options for our social media accounts.Of course, Aaron ends the episode with an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points for Episode 214:OpeningNews You May Have MissedWhat’s next for...
2025-06-2117 min
The Accounting PodcastThe Death of the Financial Close: Aaron Harris on AI's Accounting RevolutionLive from the Sage Future conference in Atlanta, Aaron Harris, CTO of Sage, joins Blake and David to explain why he wants to completely eliminate the financial close rather than just make it faster. Harris breaks down the three waves of AI transformation in accounting—from task-based automation to generative AI to fully autonomous agents—and reveals how Sage is building custom language models trained specifically on accounting principles with the AICPA. He also discusses the psychology of trust between CFOs and AI systems, introduces Sage's new AI transparency labels, and explains why his company is taking a more caut...
2025-06-1446 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 213: Random Chatter, Vol 9Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!Guess who’s back, back again? SWR is back! Celebrate!That’s right folks, your ears do not deceive you! Hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are back for an all new SWR after a long, unscheduled hiatus and for their return, they sit down for the ninth volume of our Random Chatter series!This edition of Random Chatter, Aaron and David discuss the hiatus, reasons for it and how they are doing, share their general thoughts about the second season of Andor as well as Tales of the Unde...
2025-06-1335 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 201: Saga World Report 11/22/2024Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!Our own Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for November 22, 2024!This week, host Aaron Harris goes through the news you may have missed starting with the surprise announcement of the third volume of Star Wars Visions, DLC content for Star Wars Outlaws and the latest news about the upcoming Disney+ series Skeleton Crew. Aaron wraps up the news letting you know about the upcoming publishing releases. Stay til the end and hear what is coming up on Reactions and what show you’ll be able to hear Aaron an...
2024-11-2216 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 199: Storm ReflectionsWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!It’s our 199th episode and David Modder’s is thrilled to welcome back his co-host Aaron Harris! Join them as they sit down and discuss Aaron’s unplanned absence caused by Hurricane Milton. Though there isn’t much Star Wars discussion this week, they do discuss Aaron’s experience through the storm and their current state of their lives. Plus Aaron and David continue the discussion from the last three episodes of the importance of community and how the SWR Family impacted Aaron through this time.Plus, Aaron shares an a...
2024-11-081h 15
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 194: Saga World Report 9/20/2024Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!Our own Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for September 20, 2024!This week, host Aaron Harris goes through the news you may have missed. From the new John Williams documentary to new Skeleton Crew news to the newly announced Ultimate Collector Series set being announced, Aaron gives you the details you need. He also breaks down the new Disney Topps deal, Ahsoka’s Emmy win, and the heartbreak of the passing of James Earl Jones and John Cassady.Of course, Aaron ends the episode with an all ne...
2024-09-2017 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 189: Lightsaber DuelsWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!For our 189 episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down to discuss one of the Star Wars saga’s greatest assets: the lightsaber duel! The discussion takes us back in time to the swashbuckling days of Errol Flynn to what makes a duel so good, you’ll wont want to miss this one! Plus Aaron and David share their top 5 lightsaber duels before Aaron closes things out with a lightsaber themed Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points:Episode 189 OpeningLightsaber DuelsIntroductionWhat We Like About ThemWhat Makes...
2024-08-161h 04
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 184: The Acolyte "Choice"Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!It’s our 184th episode and David Modders makes his return from vacation to join Aaron Harris as they sit down and share their reactions to “Choice”, the seventh episode of the Disney+ series, The Acolyte!Sit back and enjoy what Aaron describes as David’s Psychology Episode as they discuss the multiple psychology aspects of “Choice” and then breakdown key points of the episode.But wait, there’s more!Listen to David’s encounter with Charles Soule and you don’t want to miss this weeks Psychology Factoid. Of course...
2024-07-181h 12
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 183: The Acolyte UpdateWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!If you have been around you know we always say family first, and this week our hosts are spending time with their families. David Modders is on a family vacation while Aaron Harris has all of his family staying with him. Because of this, our reactions to the penultimate episode of The Acolyte, “Choice”, is being pushed back a week.But we couldn’t leave ya’ll hanging! Aaron was able to pull away from his family for a quick moment to hang out behind a mic and give you a sneak pe...
2024-07-1219 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 174: Tales of the Empire, Part 1: The Morgan Elsbeth ArcWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!After an unexpected week off, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are back behind their mics to share their reactions to Tales of the Empire! Due to the series being two three episode arcs which cover two different characters, we are following the outline we set forth when Tales of the Jedi was released. So for this episode, Aaron and David will be reacting and sharing their thoughts on the Morgan Elsbeth arc.Join the discussion as they breakdown “The Path of Fear”, “The Path of Anger”, and “The Path of Hate”, fro...
2024-05-1748 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 173: The Bad Batch Series Finale with Jason FryWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!We have made it to the bittersweet end of The Bad Batch and we felt we had to finish the series the way we started it. That means, this week hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are excited to welcome back author, Mets fan, and friend of the show, Jason Fry! Join them as they share their reactions to “The Cavalry Has Arrived”, the fifteenth and final episode of The Bad Batch! Also, Aaron and David share their plans for Star Wars Day and what to expect for our reactions to Tales...
2024-05-031h 08
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 172: The Bad Batch "Flash Strike" with Samantha KachoWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!It's the penultimate episode of The Bad Batch and hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are back to react! Joining them is a returning guest, actress, and someone who loves Chopper as much as Aaron, Samantha Kacho!Together they sit down and share their reactions to “Flash Strike”. From Echo to Omega, to the return of the Zillo Beast, they are breaking it all down.Plus, David shares an all new Psychology Factoid while Aaron cracks himself up with an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!
2024-04-261h 25
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 165: The Bad Batch "Infiltration" & "Extraction" with Daz DaviesWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!David Modders is on vacation this week but never fear, Aaron Harris is here to bring you our review of the latest episodes of The Bad Batch! Don’t worry though, Aaron isn’t flying solo this week as he is joined by Daz Davies!Join them as they sit down and share their reactions to “Infiltration” and “Extraction”! They break down the episodes discussing everything from the secret meeting between Senator Riyo Chuchi and Senator Avi Singh, the secret Clone X program, the return of Commander Wolfe, and so much more! ...
2024-03-151h 06
The Accounting PodcastTrust Me, I'm an AI: Aaron Harris on the Future of AccountingAaron Harris joins Blake and David to discuss Sage's new AI offering, Sage Copilot, which brings generative intelligence into Sage Intacct to eliminate routine accounting work. They discuss specific use cases Copilot handles, like chasing people for approvals/documents, drafting emails, and answering ad hoc questions without running reports. Aaron also shares his perspective on AI’s impact on the accounting profession and why increased automation will make human review and trust even more essential.Meet Our Guest, Aaron Harris, CTO, SageLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-harris-7407b2/Twitter: https://twitter.com/i...
2024-03-0124 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 163: The Bad Batch "A Different Approach" with Jessica McNairWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!It’s our 163rd episode and our hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are thrilled to welcome back to the show Jessica McNair! Tune in to hear about Jessica’s recent trip to MegaCon as well as her upcoming podcast, Tales of the Force!Join them as they sit down to discuss the fourth episode of the third and final season of the hit Disney+ animated series, The Bad Batch! From new planets, to character growth, to an unexpected reunion; Aaron,David and Jessica breakdown “A Different Approach” and explore some of its m...
2024-03-011h 36
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 157: A Chat With Daniel ContrerasWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!This week, while David Modders is away, Aaron Harris sits down with a long time listener, friend, and founder of Star Wars Podcast Day, Daniel Contreras for an all new Reactions Chat!Join them as they explore Daniel’s journey through fandom, his love of podcasts, and so much more! Plus learn all about Star Wars Podcast Day! Make sure to stick around to the end to hear what Aaron and David are planning for SWPD 2024 and you won’t want to miss Aaron’s Star Wars Dad Joke of the We...
2024-01-121h 05
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 148: One on One With AaronWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!Unfortunately, David Modders is out this week so Aaron Harris is flying solo! Join Aaron as he shares what is going on in life and fandom, discusses what’s up with SWR and what is in store for upcoming episodes. He also tackles the speed round questions we normally ask guests during our Reactions Chat episodes plus he announces the next Listener Reactions episode and we want you to be involved!And you don’t want to miss Aaron sharing an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week...
2023-11-0338 min
Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 139: Ahsoka Series PremiereWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!The day we have all been waiting for has come and it is time for us to react!Join hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders as they (try to) sit and share their reactions to the two episode premiere of the new Disney+ hit series Ahsoka! You won’t want to miss Aaron gushing and David discussing everything about “Master and Apprentice” and “Toil and Trouble” from a breakdown of characters, to Easter Eggs, to the music and special effects. Plus we have the triumphant return of David’s Psychology C...
2023-08-251h 39Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 136: SDCC 2023 RecapWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!For our 136th episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and recap all the Star Wars news that came out of San Diego Comic-Con! Join them as they break down the news from Hasbro, Lucasfilm Publishing, and share their reactions to the announcements to phase three of The High Republic, the upcoming Star Wars Outlaws video game, and the new Haslab!Plus Aaron and David discuss how you can be a part of our upcoming episodes and Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!
2023-08-041h 08Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 133: Disney Gallery: Star Wars The Mandalorian Making of Season 3Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!This week hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down to share their thoughts and reactions to the newest installment of Disney Gallery: Star Wars The Mandalorian The Making of Season 3!Join them as they discuss their love of behind the scenes specials, the design work of Phil Tippet and Doug Chiang, the journey of Din Djarin, and find out what Aaron says is his biggest takeaway from the special.Plus Aaron shares a Mandalorian themed Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Episode 133 Talking Points:Initial...
2023-07-141h 01Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 131: Vintage Reactions, Ewoks "The Land of the Gupins"Welcome to the 131st episode of Star Wars Reactions!This week, we return to our Vintage Reactions series as hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down to share their reactions to the 8th episode of the 1980s animated series, Ewoks! Join them as they breakdown “ The Land of the Gupins”, from the lessons it teaches to a nod to Return of the Jedi!Plus Aaron and David announce the first ever Listener Reactions episode so make sure you stay til the end for all the details and for Aaron’s Star Wars Dad Joke of the We...
2023-06-3043 minStar Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 130: A Chat with Ross HollebonWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!For our 130th episode, we bring back our Reactions Chat series where hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders dive into the fandom of guests, exploring what attracts them to the Saga, what they like, what they found Star Wars and so much more! It's a way to learn and explore other points of view and look at the Star Wars saga in a way you may not have thought about before.This week, Aaron and David welcome Ross Hollebon to the show! Ross is no stranger to the podcast world, hosting...
2023-06-2347 minStar Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 126: Visions, Volume 2 Part 2Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!This week, we continue with part two of our three part series which takes a look at Star Wars Visions, Volume 2! In its second season, Star Wars: Visions continues its tradition of bringing all new stories from all over the saga created by the leading animation studios from around the world! For episode 126, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down to share their reactions to episode #4: “I Am Your Mother”, episode #5: “Journey To The Dark Head”, and episode #6: “The Spy Dancer”! Plus they discuss the breaking news about the Galactic Starcrusier...
2023-05-191h 01Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 124: Vintage Reactions: Ewoks "The Curse of the Jindas"Welcome to Star Wars Reactions and HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!For our May 4th episode, we are continuing our Vintage Reactions series! In this series, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and share their reactions to an episode of a vintage Star Wars series. In this episode, they are looking at the 7th episode of the 1980’s animated series Ewoks, entitled “The Curse of the Jindas”!Join Aaron and David as they discuss 80’s animation, symbolism in the episode, and the new creatures that appear. Plus a discussion of May 4th Disney+ releases!Plu...
2023-05-0437 minStar Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 123: A Chat with RuralFarmBoyWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!With The Mandalorian behind us, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are excited to bring back one of our favorite series, our Reactions Chat series! This is where Aaron and David sit down with a guest and explore their journey through fandom and their love of the Star Wars saga!For this edition of Reactions Chat, we sit down with someone who not only loves the saga but loves Star Wars podcasts. Everyday his Twitter feed is full of the shows he loves to listen to. That’s right, we are ha...
2023-04-2836 minStar Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 121: The Mandalorian, Chapter 23 "The Spies"Welcome to the 121st episode of Star Wars Reactions!In this episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and share their reactions to Chapter 23 of The Mandalorian entitled “The Spies”! Join them as they break down what is being described as the best episode of the season and one of the best episodes of the series! From the streets of Coruscant, to Nevarro, to the Great Forge of Mandalore, Aaron and David unpack all the Star Wars goodies from the episode!Talking Points:IG-12 and GroguThe Imperial Shadow Council Captain PellaeonBrendol HuxThe multiple Mandalorian clan...
2023-04-1758 minStar Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 120: Star Wars Celebration 2023 RecapWelcome to a special episode of Star Wars Reactions!In this episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and share their reactions to all the news and announcements from Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023! Join the conversation as they talk through the panels, trailers and share their top moments from Celebration! Plus Aaron rants about ChopperTalking Points:LucasFilm Studio ShowcaseAhsoka trailerIndiana Jones trailerThree new movies!Daisy Ridley’s returnAhsoka PanelLars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral ThrawnThe Bad Batch PanelThird season coming in 2024Third season is final seasonThe Clone Wars 15th Anniversary PanelTales of the Jedi Se...
2023-04-141h 16Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 119: The Mandalorian, Chapter 22 "Guns For Hire"Welcome to the 119th episode of Star Wars Reactions!With March Reactions Madness behind them, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down to share their reactions to the latest chapter of The Mandalorian, “Guns For Hire”! Join them as they discuss what they liked and didn’t like about Chapter 22, as well has their predictions for the rest of the season. Plus they share their predictions as to what we might get from Star Wars Celebration Europe!Aaron also brings a very special Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week to the table thanks to a list...
2023-04-071h 03Star Wars ReactionsSWR Ep. 118: The Bad Batch Season 2 Finale with Jason FryWelcome to Star Wars Reactions!It’s time to close the curtain on March Reactions Madness as hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down with legendary Star Wars author Jason Fry as they share their reactions to the season two two-part finale of The Bad Batch!From the hopelessness of the rescue mission to the sacrifice of Tech to the betrayal of Cid, Aaron, David and Jason break down various aspects of “The Summit” and “Plan 99”.Talking Points:The Summit w/ Tarkin, Hemlock, Krennic, Hurst Romodi, & Barton Coburn. Evil plans to rule the galaxy.Tec...
2023-04-051h 35