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For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation94. Andor Season 2 Eps. 10-12 DiscussionWelcome to our final Andor recap, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Donovan (@DonovanMeade) & Conor (@DepaBanana) as they discuss the last 3 episodes of Andor Season 2, including the epic series finale! We break down the biggest moments of the final arc - including Luthen Rael's final act, the backstory between Luthen and Kleya, Kleya's epic hospital break-in and heartbreaking goodbye to Luthen, Dedra Meero's downfall, Lonni Jung's importance to the Rebel Alliance's discovery of the Death Star plans, Cassian's mission to Coruscant to save Kleya, Krennic and Dedra's long-awaited Queen-Off, K2...2025-05-271h 53

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation93. Andor Season 2 Eps. 7-9 DiscussionWelcome back to our Andor recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) as they discuss the 3rd arc of Andor Season 2! After a season's worth of build-up, we finally witness the Ghorman Massacre, and it's immediate aftermath. We talk about the biggest moments from the episodes - including Cassian's encounter with a Force healer on Yavin IV, his greater role in the Rebellion, and how his future with Bix changes, Syril Karn's uncovering of the truth behind the Empire's role on Ghorman, and his realization of...2025-05-132h 30

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation92. Andor Season 2 Eps. 4-6 DiscussionWelcome back to our Andor recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) discuss the 2nd arc of Andor Season 2! We talk the biggest themes and moments of the episodes - including Cassian and Bix's life on Coruscant, Cassian's mission to Ghorman, Syril's new position on Ghorman - and his bigger role in the Empire's plans for the planet, Wilmon's time with Saw Gerrera and his Partisans, Luthen and Kleya's stealth mission at a senate party, Cassian's attachment to Bix, Vel and Cinta and their role in the...2025-05-062h 21

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation91. Andor Season 2 Eps. 1-3 DiscussionWelcome to our Andor Season 2 recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Donovan (@DonovanMeade), & Conor (@DepaBanana) as we discuss the 1st arc of Andor's final season! We discuss the major themes and moments of the arc, including Cassian's dealings with a disorganized rebel group, Bix and Brasso's life on the farm planet Mina-Rau, the return of Director Orson Krennic - and the overarching plan the Empire has for the planet Ghorman, Dedra and Syril's shocking development, and the wedding on Chandrila that turns on Mon Mothma's crashing-out moment. We also...2025-04-281h 57

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation90. Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025 RecapWelcome to our Star Wars Celebration Japan recap, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! The full crew is back together again as Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Donovan (@DonovanMeade) and Conor (@DepaBanana) discuss the biggest news, best moments and most shocking reveals of Celebration weekend! From Ryan Gosling joining the Star Wars family, to the announcement of Maul: Shadow Lord, to the bombshell that was the Visions panel, what a time it is to be a Star Wars fan!Order "MIDI-CHLORIANS: AN ALLIANCE OF SCIENCE, MYTHOLOGY, AND MAGIC" by Scotty Jayro-https...2025-04-261h 34

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation89. Star Wars Celebration Japan Bingo!Welcome to our Star Wars Celebration preview, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) as we make our predictions for this weekend's Star Wars fan extravaganza with a game of bingo! We fill our bingo board with our biggest predictions and hopes for what we hope to see this weekend. How many will we get correct, and how many will we get laughably wrong? Stay tuned for all of our further coverage of Star Wars Celebration throughout the coming days!"WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars...2025-04-1857 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation88. Skeleton Crew Eps. 7-8 DiscussionWelcome to the finale of our Skeleton Crew recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) conclude our series catch-up by discussing the final 2 episodes of Skeleton Crew! We talk the biggest themes of the season's conclusion - including Jod's true nature, the kid's return to At Attin - and the big reveals regarding the mystery of the planet, Jod killing Brutus to become Captain Silvo once more, the pirate invasion of At Attin, Wim's big hero moment, the culmination of many callbacks in the finale, Jod's past...2025-03-011h 54

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation87. Skeleton Crew Eps. 5-6 DiscussionWelcome back to our Skeleton Crew recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) continue our catch-up episodes by discussing Episodes 5 & 6 of Skeleton Crew! We talk the big moments of the episodes - including the search for Tak Rennod's lair on Lanupa, more pirate lore, the Bounty Hunter Pokkit and her past with Jod, Jod's betrayal of the kids, the kid's splitting up and getting closer, the reveal of the true Onyx Cinder, and more! Let's finally talk about two of the best episodes of the series!2025-01-221h 29

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation86. Skeleton Crew Eps. 3-4 DiscussionWelcome back to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) look to catch-up on the Skeleton Crew episodes we have missed by reviewing Episodes 3 & 4 of the series! We look back on the two episodes, including Jod's deal with the kids, Jod's past with Kh'ymm, his various aliases, what the Jewels of the Old Republic are, and their relationship to At Attin? The sister planet of At Achrann, Hayna and the child soldiers, the warring clans of the Troiks and the Hattans, Neel finds his courage, SM-33's secrets, and...2025-01-141h 33

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation85. Skeleton Crew Eps. 1-2 DiscussionWelcome to the return of For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Andrew (⁠@StarlightAndrew⁠) & Donovan (⁠@DonovanMcComish) are here to discuss the 2-episode premiere of Skeleton Crew! We talk the childhood whismy of the series and the young cast, the mystery surrounding the planet At Attin, the threat of the pirates, and Jude Law's character's connection to them, SM-33 becoming and instant favorite, and more! We also catch up on the hectic few months for us and the Star Wars fandom since our last episode, and how the positive reception of Skeleton Crew has been a very refres...2024-12-1058 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation84. Tales of the Empire: Barriss' Path DiscussionWelcome back to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) continue our Tales of the Empire mini-episodes as we discuss Barriss Offee's arc in the anthology season! From her recruitment and initiation into the Inquistorious, her past with Lyn aka the Fourth Sister, her escaping the Dark side and returning to the Light, the return of her Force Healer backstory from Legends, and more questions left from the ending of her story. How do Barriss' episodes parallel with Morgan's? After 11 long years, was this a satisfying return for Barriss to...2024-08-241h 07

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation83. Tales of the Empire: Morgan's Path DiscussionWelcome back to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) are playing catch-up with 2 mini-episodes discussing the Tales of the Empire anthology season! Up first, we are here to discuss Morgan Elsbeth's arc in the season! From the massacre on Dathomir, to her deal with Admiral Thrawn and the Empire, to her subsequent authoritarian rule over Corvus, how do these shorts convey how Morgan's desire for revenge lead to her corruption by the Dark side? How do these shorts change our perception of the character, do they enhance what we...2024-08-1943 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation82. The Acolyte Episode 8 "The Acolyte" DiscussionWelcome to the Season Finale of our Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) as they are joined by Candace Kaw (@candaceisageek) of The Geeky Waffle to discuss the Season 1 finale of The Acolyte! We talk the biggest and most shocking moments of the finale, including everyone's return to Brendok where it all began, Osha's turn to the Dark side, The Stranger vs. Sol, Sol's confession and subsequent death at the hands of his former apprentice, the bleeding of a Kyber crystal in live-action, Vernestra's past history...2024-07-212h 07

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation81. The Acolyte Episode 7 "Choice" DiscussionWelcome back to our Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! We're a week late, but we're finally here to discuss The Acolyte Episode 7 - "Choice"! Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) breakdown the truth of #WhatHappenedOnBrendok, and the dark secrets the Jedi have kept hidden that took place. We talk Sol's attachments leading to mistakes, the vergeance in the Force on Brendok, more reveals of Osha & Mae's creation, Torbin's desire to go home clouds his choices, Mother Aniseya's choice for Osha's journey, Kelnacca's awesome fight, and we issue an apology to Master Indara...2024-07-171h 12

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation80. The Acolyte Episode 6 "Teach/Corrupt" DiscussionWelcome back to our Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) are joined by Noor-Hal (@noorhal) to talk "Teach/Corrupt" this weeks tense, seductive (in more ways than one) episode of The Acolyte! We talk on what the episode began to build towards, including The Stranger's manipulation of Osha to the Dark side, Shirtless Qimir, what the mystery planet Osha found herself on may be, Mae's masquerade as her sister, and whether or not Sol was aware the whole time, Shirtless Qimir, Vernestra being...2024-07-061h 37

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation79. The Acolyte Episode 5 "Night" DiscussionWelcome back to our Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Donovan (@DonovanMeade) & Conor (@DepaBanana) are joined by Maggie Lovitt (@maggieofthetown) - Lead News Editor of Collider - to discuss "Night" - the action-packed, emotionally devastating 5th episode of The Acolyte! We discuss everything that went down this episode, from The Stranger's bloodbath of the Jedi, Sol's continued hiding of *something*, Qimir being revealed as the Sith Master, the losses of Jecki and Yord, Mae and Osha's confrontation, and eventual swapping places, and much more! There is SO...2024-07-011h 43

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation78. The Acolyte Episode 4 "Day" DiscussionWelcome back to our Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) and Donovan (@DonovanMeade) are joined by Jarod The Dark Jedi (@darkjedi2552) of The Nerd Academy Podcast to discuss "Day" - the 4th episode of The Acolyte! We discuss the big moments of the episode, including Kelnacca's exile on Khofar, Mae & Qimir's hunt for the Wookiee, a change to Mae's motivation, Osha joining the Jedi on Khofar, our introduction to our new fave tracker Bazil, and the terrifying arrival of Mae's master! We also talk about this week's "...2024-06-242h 06

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation77. The Acolyte Episode 3 "Destiny" DiscussionWelcome back to our The Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) are joined by Linds (@acosmiclove) to discuss "Destiny" - the 3rd episode of The Acolyte! We go back in time to follow a younger Osha & Mae as we uncover more secrets surrounding the events on Brendok. #WhatHappenedonBrendok We are introduced to the Coven of Witches, and how we see another example of the Force depicted differently by another culture in the Star Wars galaxy, we discover secrets surrounding the twins' conception, and...2024-06-171h 56

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation76. The Acolyte Eps. 1-2 "Lost/Found"/"Revenge/Justice" DiscussionWelcome to our recaps of The Acolyte, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Donovan (@DonovanMeade) & Conor (@DepaBanana) are joined by Scotty Holiday (@ScottyHolidaySW) to discuss the 1st 2 episodes of The Acolyte! We talk the biggest elements of the series premiere, including the greater mystery of the series, who Mae's master is, the spree of Jedi murders, Amandla Stenberg's dual role, Master Sol's dynamic with his apprentice, the #YordHorde, and what exactly happened on Brendok? *THE ACOLYTE EP. 1-2 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "Lost/Found" (S1E1), "Revenge/Justice" (S1E2) ...2024-06-112h 09

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation75. The Bad Batch Series Finale "The Cavalry Has Arrived" DiscussionWelcome to our final Bad Batch recap, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! After taking the month of May off, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) are here to discuss the series finale of The Bad Batch - "The Cavalry Has Arrived!" We talk the biggest moments of the finale, including the happy ending for the Batch, the escape from Mount Tantiss, Omega's plan to unleash the Zillo Beast, the culmination of Crosshair's redemption arc, the fates of Hemlock and Rampart, Echo and Emerie's teamup, the touching epilogue between Hunter and Omega, and much more...2024-06-041h 56

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation74. The Bad Batch Season 3 Eps. 13-14 "Into the Breach/Flash Strike" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) catch-up on the episodes they missed after a couple weeks off, as they discuss "Into the Breach" & "Flash Strike!" We talk the shared themes of the 2 episodes, including Omega's plans to escape Tantiss, the Batch's infiltration of Tantiss, Echo's badass hero moment, the wild-cards that are Emerie and Rampart, our hopes for the series finale, and more! We play a game regarding the fate of the characters in the finale, and hype the finale...2024-04-301h 37

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation72. The Bad Batch Season 3 Eps. 10-11 "Identity Crisis/Point of No Return" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, the Batch is back with another 2-part episode, as Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) recap the dread-filled episodes "Identity Crisis" and "Point of No Return"! We discuss the biggest aspects of the episodes, including Emerie's promotion in Project Necromancer, the return of Cad Bane, the reveal of what is in the vault on Tantiss, and the importance of Omega to Hemlock, more CX-2 theories, the invasion of Pabu, destruction of the Marauder, and the heartbreaking ending. Star Wars in...2024-04-041h 25

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation71. The Bad Batch Season 3 Ep. 9 "The Harbinger" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) are joined by resident Ventress superfan Catrina Dennis (@ohcatrina) to talk about the return of Asajj Ventress in "The Harbinger!" We talk about the long-awaited return of Catrina's favorite character, including her connection with Omega, further reveals on the meaning of the Empire's M-count experiments, the Batch's distrust of Ventress due to her past in The Clone Wars, connections to the Dark Disciple novel throughout the episode, and what we think the future projects that...2024-04-021h 10

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation70. The Bad Batch Season 3 Ep. 8 "Bad Territory" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) as they are joined by Moe (@jynmystardust) to talk the 8th episode of the season - "Bad Territory!" We talk the return of Fennec Shand, the continued mystery of the Empire's M-Count experiments, Omega helping Crosshair begin to heal, Space Florida, and who is Ventress' secret contact? We also deep-dive into The Acolyte, going over our favorite moments from the show's trailer! *THE BAD BATCH EP. 40 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "Bad Territory"...2024-03-241h 27

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation69. The Bad Batch Season 3 Eps. 6-7 "Infiltration/Extraction" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today's episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) discuss the 2-episode doubleheader "Infiltration" & "Extraction!" We talk the big themes of the episode, including the Assassin Clone CX-2 (and who he may be), Rex's Clone unit's mistrust of Crosshair, our return to the planet Teth, the Empire's continued pursuit of Omega, the return of Commander Wolffe, and so much more! *THE BAD BATCH EPS. 38-39 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "Infiltration" (S3E6), "Extraction" (S3E7) Vote on...2024-03-191h 02

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation68. The Bad Batch Season 3 Ep. 5 "The Return" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) are joined by Eli (@OchiFan327) of the Star Wars: In A Galaxy Podcast to discuss "The Return!" We talk the major points of the episode, including Crosshair & Hunter's clashes after Crosshair and Omega's return, Crosshair's return to the outpost that saw the beginning of his redemption, Echo rejoining the Batch, the team working together once more, and tons of symbolism and parallels from last season's "The Outpost" episode! *THE BAD BATCH EP. 37...2024-03-101h 25

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation67. The Bad Batch Season 3 Ep. 4 "A Different Approach" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) discuss "A Different Approach" - the 4th episode of the final season! We talk the major themes of the episode - including Omega & Crosshair's continued escape from the Empire, the continued introduction of more sh*tty Imperials, how Crosshair & Omega continue to work together, and a very touching reunion! *THE BAD BATCH EP. 36 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "A Different Approach" (S3E4) Vote on this week's JEDI ARCHIVES Poll...2024-03-0555 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation66. The Bad Batch Season 3 Eps. 1-3 DiscussionWelcome to our coverage of Season 3 of The Bad Batch, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) as they are joined by Savi (@andorisms) and Linds (@acosmiclove) of Stardust Records to discuss the 3-episode premiere of the final season of The Bad Batch! We talk the highlights of the episodes - including Omega and Crosshair imprisoned on Mount Tantiss, the frightening intensity of Dr. Hemlock as the villain, the passage of time and how it is portrayed, the rest of the Batch's pursuits to rescue Omega, the young Clone Cadets...2024-02-252h 06

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation65. Holocron HeistWelcome back to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, we begin our rewatch of Season 2 of The Clone Wars! Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) revisit the Holocron Heist arc! We discuss the major points of the arc, including the debut of Cad Bane, Palpatine's sinister plan to steal the Jedi Holocron, Anakin and Ahsoka's continued growth as Master & Apprentice, The Clone Wars debut of Jocasta Nu, the crazy dark themes of this arc, and much more in this race against time story arc! Episodes Discussed: "Holocron Heist" (S2E1), "Cargo of Doom"...2024-02-201h 57

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation64. Our Top 5 Favorite Star Wars Stories of 2023Welcome to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Today, we look back on Star Wars in the year 2023 as Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Donovan (@DonovanMeade), & Conor (@DepaBanana) name their Top 5 favorite Star Wars stories of the year! What will top their list? The Mandalorian? Jedi: Survivor? Ahsoka? Listen to find out! We also discuss the trailer for the 3rd and final season of The Bad Batch and the return of Asajj Ventress!! Listen to our interview with Catrina Dennis (Author- SWEF: VENTRESS: GOLDEN)-https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortherepublicpodcast/episodes/Catrina-Dennis---Galactic-Senate-Sitdowns-3...2024-01-272h 02

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation60. The Future of Star Wars PublishingWelcome back to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! As we continue our discussions on the world of Star Wars beyond the screen, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) are joined by Youtini writer & resident Star Wars book and comic expert Jacob Boushh (@JacobBoushh) to talk about the upcoming future of Star Wars publishing! We talk about the recent book and comic reveals from New York Comic Con, the beginning of Phase 3 of The High Republic, what projects we're the most excited for, and predictions for where we think the bigger-picture stories in the books and comics...2023-11-021h 09

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation57. The Bad Batch Season 2 DiscussionWelcome back to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) give their full thoughts on Season 2 of The Bad Batch now that the season has concluded and news of Season 3 has come out! We discuss the pros and cons of the season, the strengths and weaknesses of the pacing, the development of the Batch, comparing Hemlock & Rampart as the main villains, Crosshair's redemption story in his episodes, surprise appearances from familiar characters, and more! Andrew also debuts a new collecting-themed segment, and we give a eulogy for Tech featuring a...2023-04-261h 40

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation56. The Mandalorian Chapter 24 "The Return" DiscussionWelcome to the season finale of our Mandalorian recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Today, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) are joined by Jarod The Dark Jedi (@darkjedi2552) of The Nerd Academy Podcast to discuss "The Return" - The Season 3 Finale of The Mandalorian! We talk the biggest moments and emotional highs of the finale, including the Mandalorians strike back against Gideon's forces to retake Mandalore, Bo-Katan uniting her people to finally reclaim what was taken from her, the reveal of Gideon's cloning plans, and the end(?) of his tyranny, if any of...2023-04-211h 37

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation55. The Mandalorian Chapter 23 "The Spies" DiscussionWelcome back to our Mandalorian recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) as they welcome special guest Savi (@andorisms) of Stardust Records to discuss Chapter 23 of The Mandalorian - "The Spies"! We talk all about the penultimate episode of the season, including Moff Gideon's return, the revelations of the Imperial Remnant Shadow Council, the implementation of materials from both canon and legends books, Grogu's new toys, the differences in the two Mandalorian tribes as they attempt to unite, Bo-Katan leading the journey to reclaim Mandalore, Gideon's...2023-04-141h 16

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation54. Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 RecapWelcome to our complete Star Wars Celebration Europe recap, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) welcome Moe (@jynmystardust) back to the show to talk all 4 days of Star Wars Celebration! We discuss the biggest panels and breaking news of the weekend, including the 3 new Star Wars films in development, Daisy Ridley returning to Star Wars as Jedi Master Rey Skywalker, the Ahsoka trailer and the official reveal of Lars Mikkelsen as Thrawn in live-action, news on The Acolyte and Vernestra Rwoh being played by Rebecca Henderson, Season 3 of The...2023-04-121h 42

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars AnimationThe Bad Batch Season 3, Celebration Coming to Japan in 2025 - Star Wars Celebration 2023 Day 4 RecapWe have reached the end of Star Wars Celebration Europe, so time to recap the last day of news! Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) is here to talk The Bad Batch Season 2 panel, the announcement that a third and final season is coming, the Visions Volume 2 panel and new trailer, the trailer for Young Jedi Adventures, and the announcement that Celebration will be coming to Japan in 2025! Check out our Mandalorian Chapter 22 Discussion-⁠⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/FD8W6GN2Oyb⁠⁠⁠ "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the Amidala Initiative-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https...2023-04-1105 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars AnimationJedi: Survivor Final Gameplay Trailer, A Look Back at Obi-Wan Kenobi - Star Wars Celebration 2023 Day 3 RecapEaster and Star Wars Celebration aligned on the same day this year, so let's break down the big news from Day 3 of Star Wars Celebration Europe. Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) is here to discuss all of Sunday's big panels, including our final gameplay trailer for Star Wars: Jedi: Survivor, which releases later this month, the reveal that Coruscant will be an open-world location in that game, the look back at the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, including the reunion of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen, and their desire to return to the series in the future, and new announcements from the Lucasfilm Publishing...2023-04-1004 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars AnimationLars Mikkelsen is Thrawn, The High Republic Phase 3 - Star Wars Celebration 2023 Day 2 RecapDay 2 of Star Wars Celebration has wrapped up, and we are here to talk the big news from the day! Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) is here to discuss the Ahsoka panel, including the reveal that Lars Mikkelsen will be portraying Grand Admiral Thrawn in the series, after previously voicing the character in Star Wars Rebels; Dave Filoni announces Season 2 of Tales of the Jedi, and big news from The High Republic panel, including the titles for Phase 3 "Trials of the Jedi" being announced, Alyssa Wong joining the publishing team, and The Acolyte director Leslye Headland revealing Jedi Knight Vernestra Rwoh will...2023-04-0906 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars AnimationDaisy Ridley Returns as Rey, 3 New Movies Announced - Star Wars Celebration 2023 Day 1 RecapStar Wars Celebration Europe Day 1 is in the books, and we are here to discuss the biggest news coming out of the event's biggest panels! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) as we discuss the Lucasfilm Studio Showcase Panel, including new Star Wars films coming from Dave Filoni, James Mangold, and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Daisy Ridley returning as Rey for a New Jedi Order film, our first trailer for Ahsoka, news on Skeleton Crew, The Acolyte, Andor Season 2, and more! Check out our Mandalorian Chapter 22 Discussion-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/FD8W6GN2Oyb "WHAT CHOICE?"...2023-04-0806 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation53. The Mandalorian Chapter 22 "Guns for Hire Discussion + SWCE Preview!Welcome back to our Mandalorian recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) are here to talk "Guns for Hire" - the 6th episode of The Mandalorian Season 3, and do our preview for Star Wars Celebration! We talk about this week's pulpy mystery, including several similarities to Attack of the Clones, the weirdness of Plazir-15 aka Space Epcot, the Droid malfunctions on the planet, wonderful guest appearances, Bo-Katan's reunion with her old crew, and the next step in her retaking Mandalore. We also preview this weekend's Star Wars...2023-04-071h 23

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation52. The Mandalorian Chapter 21 "The Pirate" DiscussionWelcome back to our Mandalorian recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) recap Chapter 21: "The Pirate"! We discuss the biggest moments of a blast of an episode, including Din and Bo-Katan leading the Mandalorian covert's defense of Nevarro, the return of Carson Teva and more reasons the New Republic totally suck, a surprise appearance of a fan-favorite character from Star Wars Rebels, mysteries surrounding the escape of Moff Gideon, and The Armorer and Bo-Katan's conversation leading to Bo's new mission to unite all of Mandalore. ...2023-04-021h 09

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation51. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 15-16 "The Summit/Plan 99" DiscussionWelcome to our recap of the Season 2 finale of The Bad Batch, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Although this week, it's more pain than love on this panel. Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) as they discuss the final 2 episodes of The Bad Batch Season 2! We talk about the biggest moments of the episode, including the Batch's infiltration of the Imperial summit on Eriadu to rescue Crosshair, Dr. Hemlock's continued jumping up the ranks of twisted Star Wars villains, what exactly Plan 99 is and how it relates to the fate of a certain...2023-03-311h 11

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation50. The Mandalorian Chapter 20 "The Foundling" DiscussionWelcome back to our Mandalorian recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Don (@DonovanMeade), Conor (@DepaBanana), & Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) are joined by Noor-Hal (@noorhal) of The Geeky Waffle Network to talk this week's episode of The Mandalorian: "The Foundling"! We discuss the biggest moments of the episode, including Grogu's flashback during the forging of his new armor, as we learn just who it was who helped him escape the Jedi Temple during Order 66 - none other than Ahmed Best himself Kelleran Beq! We talk about the importance of this moment, and the...2023-03-251h 31

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation49. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 14 "Tipping Point" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew⁠) & Don (@DonovanMeade) discuss "Tipping Point" - the penultimate episode before the two-part season finale! We talk about the biggest moments of an episode that brought together many plot-points of the season, including Echo leading the Clone resistance and rescuing Clone prisoners, including HOWZER! More secrets surrounding Mount Tantiss are revealed, Dr. Hemlock continues to be a sinister antagonist, Crosshair's resistance to Imperial torture to help warn his brothers, mysteries surrounding Dr. Emerie Karr, the Batch's ne...2023-03-2346 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation48. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 13 "Pabu" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Conor (@DepaBanana) discuss "Pabu" - the 13th episode of Season 2 of The Bad Batch! After two straight super intense episodes, we get a cool down week showing a potential future the Batch may have if they choose to settle down and leave the fight. We get a glimpse of Omega forming friendships with kids her age, Tech and Phee getting closer, the community of the people of Pabu coming together, the themes of...2023-03-1847 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation47. The Mandalorian Chapter 19 "The Convert" DiscussionWelcome back to our Mandalorian recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) as we discuss "The Convert!" - the 3rd episode of the season! We talk about the next steps in Din & Bo-Katan's journey, as both are redeemed in the eyes of the Watch, with Bo-Katan now a member of the cult she repeatedly diminished. How will this end up turning out? We also head to Coruscant to get our first real glimpse at the goings-on of the New Republic government, Dr. Pershing's acceptance into the Amnesty Program...2023-03-171h 00

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation46. The Liberation of RylothWelcome to the Season 1 finale of our Clone Wars rewatch, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) as they discuss the final arc of Season 1 of The Clone Wars - the Ryloth Arc! We talk the biggest themes of these episodes, including Ahsoka's journey to regain her confidence, Waxer and Boil and their protection of the Twi'lek girl Numa, perhaps Mace Windu's coolest moments in the current canon, the noted added stakes of this season finale arc, the Separatist occupation of Ryloth and the Twi'lek's fight for freedom, and...2023-03-151h 53

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation45. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 12 "The Outpost" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) discuss "The Outpost" - the 12th episode of Season 2! It's another Crosshair episode, which means we're in for a treat! We talk the introduction of the worst Imperial put to screen in Lieutenant Nolan, the introduction of Mayday and his connection with Crosshair, Crosshair's continued realization of the Empire's mistreatment, further insight on how the Clones are discriminated by the Empire, and Crosshair's steps towards redemption by doing THAT at the end! We...2023-03-1148 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation44. The Mandalorian Chapter 18 "The Mines of Mandalore" DiscussionWelcome back to our Mandalorian recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) as they discuss Chapter 18 "The Mines of Mandalore!" We talk this game-changing episode of The Mandalorian, including Din's journey to Mandalore, a familiar droid joining him on the adventure, Grogu's growth in strength and apparent navigational skills, the story arc of Bo-Katan, and her working together with Din, the live-action debut of Mandalore, and an appearance of a MYTHOSAUR in the Living Waters!!!! Such a crazy episode! *THE MANDALORIAN CH. 18 SPOILERS* Episodes D...2023-03-1057 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation43. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 11 "Metamorphosis" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) as they discuss the 11th episode of the season - "Metamorphosis"! We talk the biggest points in the episode, including the re-introduction of the Zillo Beast after nearly 13 years since its Clone Wars appearances, the return to Mount Tantiss, the introduction of our new villain Dr. Royce Hemlock, and the unearthing the Empire's sinister cloning plans, the horror-themed aspects of the monster's reveal, new revelations for the Batch themselves, and how the episode's title doubles...2023-03-0456 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation42. The Mandalorian Chapter 17 "The Apostate" DiscussionWelcome to our Mandalorian Season 3 recaps here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join us as Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Conor (@DepaBanana) discuss the Season 3 premiere "The Apostate"! We touch on the biggest talking-points of the return of Din Djarin and Grogu, including Mando's continued quest for re-acceptance, the propsperity of Nevarro under High Magistrate Greef Karga, a conflict with unwelcome pirates, Din's quest to rebuild IG-11, and the resigned state of Bo-Katan Kryze's plans to reclaim Mandalore in parallel to Din's own journey to Mandalore. Also, PURGILL! ANZELLANS! CUTE LITTLE CAPE-HOLDING DROIDS! Pulpy S...2023-03-031h 17

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation41. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 10 "Retrieval" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) is joined by Chelsea (@Jedi_chelsea) of This Is The Wayseekers to talk the 10th episode of Season 2: "Retrieval"! We discuss the continuation of last week's journey for the Batch to recover the stolen Marauder, the introduction of Benni Baro and the Mining Guild on the planet, the scathing commentary on workers exploitation in the form of the greedy gluttonous boss Makko, and the several comparisons to the Empire that the Mining Guild is given in...2023-02-2444 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation40. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 9 "The Crossing" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Conor (@DepaBanana) discuss "The Crossing" - the ninth episode of Season 2! We discuss the biggest moments of the episode, including Tech and Omega's heartfelt conversation over the changes in the group, the Marauder being stolen and the Batch being stranded on the western-influenced planet. We also heavily discuss Tech's confirmed neurodivergence, and how much that means to Don and Andrew - 2 neurodivergent lifelong Star Wars fans. *THE BAD BATCH EP. 25 SPOILERS* 2023-02-1751 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation39. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 7-8 "The Clone Conspiracy/Truth and Consequences" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Today, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) are joined by Caleb (@Indyoda013) to discuss the two-part midseason epic "The Clone Conspiracy" & "Truth and Consequences"! We talk the biggest themes and moments of a spectacular story arc, including the return of Senator Riyo Chuchi, the fight against the Defense Recruitment Act and the protection of the Clone Troopers, Rex making his return, Rampart's cover-up of the destruction of Kamino and his villainous downfall, Palpatine once again being the ultimate chessmaster, and a huge...2023-02-101h 24

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation38. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 6 "Tribe" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) discuss the 6th episode of the season "Tribe!" We talk about the return of the Wookiee Jedi Gungi, his instant bond with Omega, and the Batch's return to Kashyyyk! We also discuss the connections the episode makes to one of the unfinished arcs of The Clone Wars, and the messages the episode brings about a child's role in a wartime world. *THE BAD BATCH EP. 22 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "Tribe" (S...2023-02-061h 13

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation"Tribe": How The Bad Batch Connects to an Unfinished Clone Wars Story - The Starlight ChroniclesThe newest episode of The Bad Batch featured a return to Kashyyyk and the return of a beloved Wookiee character from The Clone Wars. Many portions of the episode act as both a new adaptation and a spiritual successor to one of the unfinished arcs of The Clone Wars that never saw the light of day, so let's discuss these new canon additions! The Starlight Chronicles is a new Star Wars video essay series hosted by Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) on the For the Republic Podcast feed! Follow #UnwhitewashTheBadBatch-https://twitter.com/unwhitewashtbb Check out our Blue Shadow...2023-02-0205 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation37. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 5 "Entombed" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Conor (@DepaBanana) discuss the 5th episode of the season - "Entombed'! We give our thoughts on this week's Indiana Jones style treasure hunting adventure, including spotlighting the character of Phee, how Omega idolizes her (to Hunter's regret), and just what twists and mysteries are hidden inside the treasure-filled mountain! *THE BAD BATCH EP. 21 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "Entombed" (S2E5) Follow #UnwhitewashTheBadBatch-https://twitter.com/unwhitewashtbb Check o...2023-01-2751 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation36. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 4 "Faster" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today's episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Conor (@DepaBanana) are here to discuss the 4th episode of Season 2 of The Bad Batch! We discuss the big moments of the episode, including Tech's time to shine in this episode, the introduction of Riot Racing aka Star Wars Mario Kart, Cid's past coming back to haunt her, a new great Droid, the many similarities to the podrace in The Phantom Menace, and Tech's awesome race. We also talk about how the season...2023-01-2057 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation35. The Blue Shadow VirusWelcome back to our Clone Wars rewatch, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Don (@DonovanMeade), Jake (@JediJake__), & Conor (@DepaBanana) discuss the Blue Shadow Virus arc! We look back at one of our most nostalgic arcs of the early portions of the series, including the campy wonderful villain that is Dr. Nuvo Vindi, all-timer Glup Shitto Peppy Bow, the unexpected origins of Anakin's flirting line in The Phantom Menace, the horrors of Jar Jar in a hazmat suit, and the threat of the titular virus itself throughout the episodes...2023-01-181h 38

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars AnimationThe Mandalorian Season 3: What to Expect - The Starlight ChroniclesA new trailer for The Mandalorian Season 3 just dropped, so let's discuss what we can expect from the story of the upcoming season of the beloved series. We talk the highlights of the new trailer, and look forward to the return of Din & Grogu's adventures! The Starlight Chronicles is a new Star Wars video essay series hosted by Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) on the For the Republic Podcast feed! Check out our Best Star Wars Stories of 2022 Episode-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/uQzbJ642xwb "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-https://www.gofundme.com/f...2023-01-1705 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation34. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 3 "The Solitary Clone" DiscussionWelcome back to our Bad Batch recaps here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) as we talk the third episode of the season: "The Solitary Clone"! We talk the biggest themes of the episode, including the return of Commander Cody, Crosshair's loyalties, The Clone Wars in a new perspective, the tone of the episode, the Empire's continued transition and takeover, and more from one of the best episodes of Star Wars animation perhaps ever. *THE BAD BATCH EP. 19 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "The Solitary Clone" (S2...2023-01-1351 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation33. Our Favorite Star Wars Stories of 2022Welcome to our year-end retrospective here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Jake (@JediJake__) as they count down their Top 5 Favorite Star Wars Stories of 2022! There was so much great Star Wars content in 2022, see who's list you agree with the most! We also discuss our most anticipated projects for 2023, and reveal the results of our fan polls! "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice Support the Amidala Initiative-https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-amidala-initiative-for-equality-texas Subscribe to...2023-01-111h 45

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation32. The Bad Batch Season 2 Ep. 1-2 "Spoils of War/Ruins of War" DiscussionWelcome to the beginning of our The Bad Batch Season 2 recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Today, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) is joined by Jarod The Dark Jedi (@darkjedi2552) of The Nerd Academy Podcast to discuss the 1st 2 episodes of Season 2 of The Bad Batch! We discuss the early themes of the season, including Echo's want to further the fight against the Empire, while the other members of the Batch are more hesitant, Omega's feelings towards her role in the group's new life, and her desire to complete the mission, the people of Serenno...2023-01-061h 11

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars AnimationDon't Sleep on Skeleton Crew! - The Starlight ChroniclesSkeleton Crew seems to be talked about the least out of all the upcoming Star Wars projects, but why is that? I'm here to tell you why you shouldn't sleep on this show, and why it's perhaps my most anticipated series of 2023. The Starlight Chronicles is a new Star Wars video essay series hosted by Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) on the For the Republic Podcast feed! Read my new article-https://www.sweditorig.com/post/don-t-sleep-on-skeleton-crew Listen to our Andor Season 1 Discussion-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/uVjHu11kZvb "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Ab...2022-12-2306 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation31. Andor Season 1 DiscussionWelcome to our Andor Season 1 recap, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! After taking a short break, we are back as Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), & a returning Jake (@JediJake__) discuss the 1st season of Andor! We talk the main themes of the season, highlight the best moments of each story arc, how the show compares to other Star Wars television, how we hope Andor impacts Star Wars production going forward, and what we hope to see from the second season! Listen to our Andor Season 1 Finale Recap-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.l...2022-12-211h 55

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation30. Andor Episode 12 "Rix Road" DiscussionWelcome to the season finale of our Andor recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today's show, it's a massive Andor fandom crossover!! Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), & Don (@DonovanMeade) are joined by Moe (@jynmystardust) returning to the show once again, as well as Emily (@_stardustem) of Kessel Run Relay (@KesselRunRelay) to discuss the Andor Season 1 finale! The superfans talk about the big themes of the finale, including Cassian's return to Ferrix and rescue of his friends, the spark of rebellion that is Maarva's speech, Mon Mothma's decision and next steps, Luthen's change...2022-11-282h 05

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation29. Andor Episode 11 "Daughter of Ferrix" DiscussionWelcome back to our Andor recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), & Don (@DonovanMeade) welcome special guest Sara Palpatine (@SaraPalpatine) to discuss the penultimate episode of Andor Season 1! We talk the major themes of the episode, including the impact of Maarva Andor's death, Mon Mothma's crisis decision, another classic scene between Luthen and Saw Gerrera, the traditions of Chandrila, and more! Episodes Discussed: "Daughter of Ferrix" (S1E11) Listen to our Galactic Senate Sitdowns Interview with Catrina Dennis-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e...2022-11-181h 36

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars AnimationCatrina Dennis - Galactic Senate Sitdowns #3Welcome to another edition of Galactic Senate Sitdowns, an interview series here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this special episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) sit down with the author of the new SWE Fiction story Ventress: Golden - Catrina Dennis (@ohcatrina) about her journey through the Star Wars fandom! We discuss her early memories of falling in love with Star Wars at a Star Trek convention, seeing the Special Editions in theaters, the link to her love of fandom with her hometown comic book shops, writing fanfiction with her father, working the...2022-11-171h 15

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars AnimationAlly Andrews - Galactic Senate Sitdowns #2Welcome back to Galactic Senate Sitdowns, an interview series here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) talks to Ally Andrews (@Ally_m_andrews) of the Knights of Wren Podcast! We discuss her journey through the Star Wars fandom, her passion for art, drawing, and Star Wars Rebels, our shared love of Sabine Wren, how her podcast came to be, balancing fandom with school, Star Wars Celebration memories, and many other fun topics! Listen to Knights of Wren-https://open.spotify.com/show/1iyeYfuy3hXw9WVUIQSm5z?si=51378b85d31...2022-11-141h 06

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation28. Andor Episode 10 "One Way Out" DiscussionWelcome back to our Andor recaps here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) welcome back Moe (@jynmystardust) to the show to discuss the 10th episode of Andor, and the epic conclusion of the Narkina 5 arc! We talk perhaps the magnum opus of recent Star Wars storytelling, from the hope-inducing prison uprising and escape, Cassian's continued evolution into a rebel leader, Kino Loy's unforgettable speech and bittersweet end to his arc, Luthen's sacrifices for the Rebellion, Mon Mothma's potentially horrifying choice, the future of the Ferrix & Krieger stories, Melshi...2022-11-111h 40

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation27. Tales of the Jedi: Ahsoka's Path DiscussionWelcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today’s episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) are joined by David (@SWHistorian) to discuss the Ahsoka episodes of Tales of the Jedi! We talk the essential themes of Ahsoka's story throughout the shorts, including her birth, first hunt, importance of the Togruta culture, and discovery of her Force sensitivity. The strength of Anakin as her master, and how his teachings helped her survive Order 66, and her encounter with an Inquisitor and reunion with Bail Organa! We also have an important discussion on potential retcons in the th...2022-11-091h 07

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation26. Tales of the Jedi: Dooku's Path DiscussionWelcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today’s episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) are joined by David (@SWHistorian) to discuss the Dooku episodes of Tales of the Jedi! We talk the continued themes of the episodes surrounding Dooku’s fall to the Dark side, including the greater corruption of the Senate, and his disillusionment with the Jedi Order, his bond with Qui-Gon Jinn, and how that relates to his connection to the Light side of the Force, and his jaw-dropping duel with Yaddle! Episodes Discussed: “Justice” (S1E2), “Choices” (S1E3), “The Si...2022-11-081h 12

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation25. Andor Episode 9 "Nobody's Listening!"Welcome back to our Andor recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Don (@DonovanMeade) discuss the 9th episode of Andor! We talk the continuation of the prison arc, including Cassian’s continued discovery of the true nature of the Imperial prison, the frequent recurring themes throughout the episode, the character arc of Kino Loy, Dedra’s unforgivable torturing of Bix, a big revelation of Vel’s character, and how Syril is more unhinged than we thought! Episodes Discussed: “Nobody’s Listening!” (S1E9) Listen to our newest C...2022-11-041h 18

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation24. Andor Episode 8 "Narkina 5" DiscussionWelcome back to our Andor recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Today, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) welcome Rogue One superfan Moe (@jynmystardust) to discuss the 8th episode of Andor! We talk the beginning of the newest arc in the show, including Cassian's imprisonment, the horrors of the Imperial Labor Camp, some familiar faces appearing, the goings-on on Ferrix, and the instantly iconic conversation between Saw Gerrera and Luthen Rael! Episodes Discussed: "Narkina 5" (S1E8) Check out Sunshine Seekers-https://www.shopsunshineseekers.com/ Listen to our newest Clone W...2022-10-281h 20

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation23. Trespass on Orto PlutoniaWelcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today's episode, we return to our chronological journey through The Clone Wars, as Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) are joined by Jarod (@darkjedi2552) of The Nerd Academy Podcast to discuss the standalone episode "Trespass!" We discuss the big themes of the episode, including another example of Star Wars making a commentary on colonialism with the war between the Talz and the Pantorans, the jingoism of Chairman Cho, the usage of the snow aesthetic linked to the episode's storytelling, the peacekeeping methods of Senator Riyo Chuchi, Obi-Wan's continued...2022-10-261h 18

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars AnimationNext Star Wars Movie Will Take Place AFTER The Rise of Skywalker! - For The Republic SpecialNew details on Damon Lindelof's (Watchmen, LOST) upcoming Star Wars film have emerged, including that the film will be set after the events of The Rise of Skywalker, and may include characters from the Sequel Trilogy. Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) is here to break down all the news. What would you like to see from this film? Link to the article discussed-https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/mov... Link to the SWE Article-https://www.sweditorig.com/post/my-dr... Listen to our newest Andor recap!-https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/tc0BJOljpub "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars F...2022-10-2503 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation22. Andor Episode 7 "Announcement" DiscussionWelcome back to our Andor recaps here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Conor (@DepaBanana) are joined by Megan (@meganfromterra) of SWEditorIG.com to discuss Episode 7 of Andor! We discuss the episode's biggest moments, including the aftermath of the Aldhani heist, Dedra Meero's continued rise to power, Cassian's plan to escape and his reunion with Bix, Mon Mothma's intense political games, a new job for Syril, what is next for Vel and Cinta post-Aldhani, and an appearance of a very familiar Imperial character! *ANDOR EPISODE 7...2022-10-201h 38

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation21. Andor Episode 6 "The Eye" DiscussionWelcome to another late Andor recap here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), & Don (@DonovanMeade) as we discuss the 6th episode of Andor! We talk the tense conclusion of the Aldhani arc! Which characters survived, and which did not? What is next for Cassian's story in his growing involvement in the Rebellion? *ANDOR EPISODE 6 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "The Eye" (S1E6) "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice Support the Amidala Initiative-https://www.gofundme.com/f...2022-10-181h 20

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation20. Andor Episode 5 "The Axe Forgets" DiscussionWelcome back to our Andor recaps here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today's episode Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) are joined by Austin (@SWEAustin0) & Chelsea (@Jedi_Chelsea) from This Is The Wayseekers to discuss the 5th episode of Andor! We discuss big moments from the episode, including the continued build-up of tension between Cassian and the Rebels as their mission on Aldhani grows nearer, also getting glimpses into Mon Mothma, Luthen, Dedra, and Syril as their stories continue on. We also predict what the fate of the Rebel group might be as this...2022-10-071h 02

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation19. Andor Episode 4 "Aldhani" DiscussionWelcome back to our Andor recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Jake (@JediJake__) discuss the 4th episode of Andor! We break-down the big themes of the episode, including the beginnings of Cassian's 1st mission with the Rebellion and the ragtag crew led by Vel, Dedra Meero and the infightings of the ISB, Luthen's double life, the introduction of Mon Mothma, and the various amounts of Easter eggs packed into the episode! And here I thought there wasn't any Easter eggs in this show? 2022-09-291h 39

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation18. Andor Episodes 1-3 DiscussionWelcome to the first installment of our Andor recaps here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today's episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), & Don (@DonovanMeade) discuss the series premiere of Andor! We break down the biggest themes and moments of the 1st 3 episodes of the series, including Cassian's backstory, the worldbuilding on Ferrix, the real-world themes ever-present in the show's storytelling, and our newfound devotion towards Bix Caleen, and lack of devotion towards Timm. #BixEnthusiast *ANDOR EPISODES 1-3 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "Kassa" (S1E1), "That Would Be Me" (S1E2), "...2022-09-252h 25

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation17. Keepers of the Peace + D23 RecapWelcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today's episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), and Jake (@JediJake__) continue their Clone Wars journey, and discuss the Lurmen arc of The Clone Wars! We talk about the arc's themes of pacifism, how nonviolent cultures are affected by war, the spotlight on Jedi Master Aayla Secura, and early examples of the deep emotional connection between Ahsoka and Anakin. We also talk about the Star Wars news from last weekend's D23 Expo, including our thoughts on the new trailers for Andor, Tales of the Jedi, and...2022-09-161h 57

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars AnimationSWE Austin - Galactic Senate Sitdowns #1Welcome to the first episode of GALACTIC SENATE SITDOWNS! A monthly interview series where Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) talks to a member of the Star Wars fan community about their own personal journeys through becoming a fan of a galaxy far, far away. On our inaugural episode, we sit down with the head of SWEditorIG.com and co-host of @WaySeekersPod Austin (@SWEAustin0), who brought all 4 members of the podcast together through the writing team for his website. We discuss his early memories as a Star Wars fan, how he originally didn't know the prequels existed, what it's like running an entire...2022-09-011h 12

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation16. Hondo Ohnaka and the Space Pirates + Q&A!Welcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today's episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), and Jake (@JediJake__) continue their Clone Wars journey, and discuss the Pirates arc of The Clone Wars! We discuss the capture of Count Dooku, the introduction of everyone's favorite pirate: Hondo! The odd couple team of Obi-Wan, Anakin, and.... Dooku? And the unlikely military leader that is Jar Jar Binks. We also have our 1st ever Q&A segment! We answer your Star Wars questions! Episodes Discussed: "Dooku Captured" (S1E11), "The Gungan General" (S1E12)2022-08-131h 56

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation15. Brotherhood Book DiscussionWelcome to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This is For the Republic Book Club, where we invite a guest to join us to discuss the world of Star Wars novels. On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) is joined by Maddie Amidala (@Maddie_Amidala) of The Nightsisters Podcast (@Nightsisterspod) to discuss the Star Wars novel Brotherhood by Mike Chen! We talk about the journey of Obi-Wan and Anakin's relationship as they go from Master and Apprentice to equals and brothers, Author Mike Chen's great strengths in character writing, the journey of questioning how those view war...2022-08-071h 25

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars AnimationAndor Trailer Review - For The Republic SpecialWelcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this special, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) is here for a quick review and breakdown of the new Andor trailer! Subscribe to our new YouTube Channel!-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_Aywl930XitqQYXrOr2Bg "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice Support the Amidala Initiative-https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-amidala-initiative-for-equality-texas Follow the podcast on Twitter-@ForTheRepubPod and Instagram-@fortherepublicpod for further updates on the podcast. 2022-08-0204 min

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation14. The Capture of Nute GunrayWelcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today's episode, we return to our chronological rewatch of The Clone Wars as Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), and Jake (@JediJake__) discuss the Nute Gunray Arc of the series! We talk about the heroics and comedy of "Master Bombad" Jar Jar Binks, the heart of Padme Amidala, the team-up of Ahsoka and Luminara against Asaaj Ventress, turning General Grievous into a horror movie monster, and the tragedy of Jedi Knight Nahdar Vebb, and how the slimy coward Viceroy Gunray connects them all together! We also...2022-07-292h 05

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation13. Obi-Wan Kenobi Series DiscussionWelcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On today's episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) are back for our super late review of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series! We discuss our favorite aspects of the series, the biggest highs, the best character moments, and whether or not a continuation of the series is possible, and if so, should it happen? Series Discussed: Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice Support the Amidala Initiative-https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-amidala-initiative-for-equality-texas Follow the...2022-07-211h 19

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation12. Obi-Wan Kenobi Part VI DiscussionWelcome to our final edition of the Obi-Wan Kenobi recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Chloe (@lightsabrqueen), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), and Jake (@JediJake__) discuss everything about the epic finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi! We break down the rematch of the century between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader, the various parallels that made up that duel, the players that make up the future of the Rebellion, the tearful goodbyes between Obi-Wan and Leia, the impact of Reva's story arc, Obi-Wan's arc coming full circle, and the emotional ending of the series...2022-06-261h 30

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation11. Obi-Wan Kenobi Part V DiscussionWelcome back to our Obi-Wan Kenobi Recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Chloe (@lightsabrqueen), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), and Jake (@JediJake__) as they discuss the 5th episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi! We break down the huge importance of the flashbacks between Obi-Wan and Anakin, and how the scene is important to the development of both of them in this story, the revelations of Reva's character, Obi-Wan's continued journey towards becoming his old self in protection of the Path, the heroics of Tala and NED-B, and one of the best lightsaber...2022-06-181h 49

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation10. The Rescue of R2-D2Welcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Don (@DonovanMeade), and Jake (@JediJake__) continue their journey through The Clone Wars by discussing the Lost Droid arc! We went into these episodes with low expectations, due to some of us not having fond memories of these episodes, did our opinions end up changing? We also discuss big moments of the arc, such as the duel of the droids between R2 & R3, and Ahsoka's first duel with General Grievous! Episodes Discussed: "Downfall of a Droid" (S1E6), "Duel of the...2022-06-151h 23

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation9. Obi-Wan Kenobi Part IV DiscussionWelcome back to our Obi-Wan Kenobi Recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Chloe (@lightsabrqueen), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Jake (@JediJake__) as they discuss the 4th episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi! We break down Obi-Wan's continued self-journey of finding himself once more, the infiltration of Fortress Inquisitorious, the strength of young Leia, the twisted evil of Reva and the Empire, the newfound soldiers of The Path, and the continued greatness of hallway scenes in Star Wars! *SPOILERS FOR OBI-WAN KENOBI EPISODE 4* Episodes Discussed: "Part IV" (E4) 2022-06-111h 49

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation8. Obi-Wan Kenobi Part III DiscussionWelcome back to our Obi-Wan Kenobi Recaps, here on For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Chloe (@lightsabrqueen), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Jake (@JediJake__) as we discuss Episode 3 of Obi-Wan Kenobi! We break down the continued broken psyche of Ben Kenobi, Darth Vader at his most terrifying, the quarrels between the Inquisitors, the continued parallels between Leia and her parents, and the much-awaited encounter between Kenobi and Vader, but not in the way we expected! *SPOILERS FOR OBI-WAN KENOBI EPISODE 3* Episodes Discussed: "Part III" (E3) Listen to...2022-06-041h 13

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation7. Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 RecapWelcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this special episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), and Jake (@JediJake__) take a break from their Clone Wars rewatch to recap the events of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim! We discuss the biggest announcements of the weekend, what we are excited about the most, the magic of Celebration, and what the future of Star Wars storytelling looks like for the next few years! We also take some time at the beginning to discuss the recent racist attacks at Moses Ingram, and how Lucasfilm's response shows a...2022-06-022h 14

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation6. Obi-Wan Kenobi Part I & II DiscussionWelcome to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This is the beginning of our Obi-Wan Kenobi recap series! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Chloe (@lightsabrqueen), Conor (@DepaBanana), & Don (@DonovanMeade) as they discuss the 1st 2 episodes of the much-anticipated Obi-Wan Kenobi series! We break down Obi-Wan's emotional journey, the greater effects the fall of Anakin and the Jedi Order had on the exiled Jedi Master, the depiction of the Inquisitors, the importance of a surprise character to Obi-Wan's journey, and THE big moment we've all been waiting for! *SPOILERS FOR OBI-WAN KENOBI EPISODES 1 & 2* Episodes D...2022-05-311h 02

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation5. Domino Squad + Celebration Anaheim Preview!Welcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Conor (@DepaBanana) continue on with their Clone Wars journey by discussing the Domino Squad arc! We talk the great themes and moments of a great underdog story, and one of the essential Clone Trooper stories out there. We also preview this weekend’s Star Wars Celebration Anaheim! We go over the major panels, give our predictions, and share our excitement for this weekend’s massive Star Wars extravaganza! Episodes Discussed: “Clone Cadets” (S3E1), “Rookies” (S1E5) Listen to...2022-05-251h 44

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation4. Queen's Hope Book DiscussionWelcome to a special edition of the For The Republic Podcast! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) and special guest David of "The Star Wars Historians Show" (@SWHistorian) as they discuss the new Star Wars young-adult novel Queen's Hope by E.K. Johnston! We give our thoughts on the conclusion of Johnston's Padmé Amidala trilogy - the strengths and nuances of Padmé's characterization, her Handmaidens' own journeys of personal discovery, the early days of Anakin and Padmé's marriage, the dawn of the Clone Wars, the instant icon that is Sister, and the importance of the matriarchs of the Skywalker family! ...2022-05-191h 21

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation3. The MalevolenceWelcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Don (@DonovanMeade), & Conor (@DepaBanana) continue their Clone Wars chronological journey by deep-diving into the Malevolence arc! We talk the dark moments brought upon by the Malevolence, the difference in ideologies between the Republic and Separatist leaders, and other main themes of one of the show's 1st major story arcs. We also discuss the Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer released on May the 4th, the leaked title for the Jedi: Fallen Order sequel, and the announcement of the Tales of the Jedi animated anthology series. 2022-05-131h 40

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation2. Begun, The Clone War HasWelcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (@DonovanMeade), and Jake (@JediJake__) start their chronological journey through The Clone Wars series! We visit the early battles of the war, including the tactics of Admiral Trench above Christophsis, the loyalty of Toydaria, the resistance on Ryloth, and how Star Wars did Among Us before Among Us. Episodes Discussed: "Cat and Mouse" (S2E16), "Hidden Enemy" (S1E16), "Supply Lines" (S3E3), "Ambush" (S1E1) Support the Amidala Initiative-https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-amidala-initiative-for-equality-texas 2022-04-271h 52

For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation1. The Clone Wars MovieWelcome to For the Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This is the Star Wars podcast where we deep dive into every story arc of The Clone Wars and discuss our own personal connections to the franchise. On our first episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana), Don (DonovanMeade), and Jake (@JediJake__) start their journey through The Clone Wars by revisiting The Clone Wars feature film! We discuss the biggest themes of the film, our memories of it, the introduction of Ahsoka Tano and Captain Rex, and if our impressions of the film changed for the better or worse...2022-03-231h 42