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Blaster FireAndor Season 2: Best Star Wars Show Ever?Send us a textAlex, Nick, and Liz review Andor Season 2 — aka Star Wars for adults with taste. We cover the space drama, Mon Mothma stress sighs, and why Syril needs to touch grass. Zero Jedi, 100% feelings. We loved it. Obviously.Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2025-06-152h 13
Blaster FireDid The Empire Do Nothing Wrong?Send us a textYou may have seen it, a bumper sticker, a patch, even a tattoo with the words "The Empire did nothing wrong" slapped on it. Wait what?From the innovative 'urban renewal' of Alderaan to Darth Vader's intense commitment to 'hands-on leadership,' we explore the laughable lengths some go to defend the Empire's, um, questionable tactics.And in a Blaster Fire first, Liz joins Alex and Nick as the three dive into the twisted logic of thinking the galactic Empire wasn't actually evil.Warning: This episode may...2024-06-1646 min
Blaster FireThe Phantom Menace: 25 Years LaterSend us a textJoin us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie that gave us Jar Jar Binks, podracing, and a whiny little shit named Ani! From epic lightsaber duels to questionable dialogue, we're diving deep into the quirks and charms of 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.' This episode is sure to transport you back to 1999 faster than you can say 'Yippee!'Now this is podcasting!Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2024-05-061h 44
Blaster FirePhantom Within: Into the Mind of MaulSend us a textOnce a powerful Sith with the infamous title of Darth, Maul is transformed into a rampaging renegade bent on vengeance.Unravel the layers of his personality, examining the impact of his cybernetic transformation and the enduring rage that fuels his actions.Is he a tragic figure consumed by hatred, or a survivor driven by a thirst for power? Tune in to explore the inner workings of Maul's mind and gain a deeper understanding of one of the galaxy's most formidable and mysterious figures.Check us out on...2024-01-161h 03
Blaster FireFrom Padawan to Icon: The Journey of Ahsoka TanoSend us a textFrom zero to hero. Ahsoka Tano clawed her way into our hearts in one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of Star Wars. Now the star of her own Disney Plus series, she teams up with Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla and Ezra Bridger to defeat the bluest of villains, Grand Admiral Thrawn.Listen. Listen right now.Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2023-11-092h 15
Blaster FireRise of Skywalker: Rise of the Plot HolesSend us a textWhat just happened? Rise of Skywalker happened.Alex and Nick round out a three-episode series on the sequel trilogy and Episode IX is a doozy. Strap in, listen, marvel at the chaos.Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2023-09-101h 36
Blaster FireThe Last Jedi Broke the Force, Our Hearts and Our Will to LiveSend us a textMilk-sucking hermit Luke Skywalker, Deathstar-sized plot holes, cancer-causing humor and Porgs. The Last Jedi has pissed off a lot of people. It is a radical subversion of George Lucas' vision and it is quite possibly the most divisive movie in the Star Wars universe.Let's pick through the ashes of this dumpster fire and find out what went wrong in part two of our three-episode series on the sequel trilogy.Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2023-07-121h 52
Blaster FireThe Force Awakens...Maybe It Should Have Stayed AsleepSend us a textThe Force Awakens was meant to be a fresh start for Star Wars. George Lucas was out and Disney was calling the shots. J.J. Abrams was tapped to helm the first in a trilogy of movies set after the events of Return of the Jedi. The results were whelming.Alex and Nick perform a post mortem on Episode VII in the first of a three-episode series on the sequel trilogy. They know what they have to do but do they have the strength to do it? Yes they do.2023-06-081h 22
Blaster FireThe Mandalorian: Season 3 - Triumph or Crash & Burn?Send us a textThe Mandalorian. A space western that has single-handedly brought Star Wars back from the brink. But has the show jumped the shark in season 3? An expanding universe risks unraveling the fantastic work done by creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni.Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2023-05-051h 19
Blaster FireAndor: The Right Way to do DifferentSend us a textIt's gritty. It's edgy. And it's deadly serious. Showrunner Tony Gilroy breaks new ground with Andor, a spy-thriller set five years before the events of Rogue One. Gilroy is best known for his work on the Bourne franchise, bringing his no-nonsense style to a galaxy far, far away. But does it work?Alex and Nick discuss the implications of creating such a series, a slate of new characters and a new angle on the dreaded Galactic Empire.This is new Star Wars done right.Check us out o...2022-11-271h 23
Blaster FireObi-Wan Kenobi: Loss & RedemptionSend us a textYears in the making, Obi-Wan Kenobi was released on May 27th, 2022 and stars Ewan McGregor who reprises his role as the eponymous hero. Also returning, Hayden Christensen, fallen Jedi of The Old Republic who has become the evil Sith Darth Vader.Alex and Nick discuss the series and how the series fits into the Star Wars universe: thoughts, criticisms and what the showrunners got right (a lot).Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2022-07-201h 59
Blaster FireDroids in Bondage: The Untold StorySend us a textThey're as integral to the Star Wars mythos as are lightsabers and The Force. Droids are servants, faithful companions, comic relief and sometimes up to no good. But have the makers of Star Wars accidentally created an oppressed underclass used as a punchline for an unwitting audience?Alex and Nick get into some dark territory with an analysis of C-3PO, R2-D2, K2-SO and more. Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2022-05-191h 24
Blaster FireLet's Talk About Lightsabers part 2!Send us a textA lightsaber rifle. That is a thing.Alex and Nick continue their discussion about lightsabers by getting into specifics about Ezra Bridger's blaster saber, Tera Sinube's cane saber and Jocasta Nu's lightsaber rifle. Nick also changes some opinions about previous sabers that might not be as silly as initially thought. But first, listen to "Let's Talk About Lightsabers!"Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2022-05-0452 min
Blaster FireEpic Showdown: The Jedi Order Versus The Mandalorian CreedSend us a textThe Jedi Order and the Mandalorian people: the differences are stark. Alex and Nick discuss the philosophy behind the philosophy of these historic enemies and get into the real-world implications of their differing points of view. A unique fan theory is also put forth which, if proven right, could create a new kind of Jedi Order, a new kind of Mandalorian and a fascinating future for Star Wars.Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2022-04-251h 35
Blaster FireLet's Talk About Lightsabers!Send us a textIt is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. It has the power to promote peace and justice or to enforce the will of the dark side. Let's talk about everyone's favorite glowing hand-remover. Lightsabers!Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2022-04-041h 18
Blaster FireThe Fall of Anakin SkywalkerSend us a textHe is infamous. The evil dark lord and the bringer of death for those who would dare oppose the galactic Emperor. But before he was Darth Vader he was Anakin Skywalker, Jedi Knight, sworn defender of the Old Republic.Alex and Nick discuss Anakin's decent to the dark side. Who is to blame? The conclusions may be surprising...Links:Villain Therapy: ANAKIN SKYWALKERhttps://youtu.be/a9liFjwDHbYThe Philosophy of Darth Vader:https://youtu.be/KJBbzmlSaxUCheck us out on...2022-03-191h 16
Blaster FireThe Prequel Jedi Screwed UpSend us a textWe have a bone to pick with the prequel-era Jedi. They made mistakes and the repercussions were severe. Alex and Nick discuss the events leading up to Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith, the infamous Order 66 and the fall of the once great Jedi.Yoda, Mace Windu, Qui-Gon Jinn, The High Republic, it's all here!Check us out on YouTube and Tik Tok now!2022-03-1957 min