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Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastThe Axe Forgets Part 3: All That Jatz with Benina SternFormer DSA LA steering member and current arts and cultural worker Benina Stern joins ANDORKS to talk about the history of jizz music, how to organize radicals like Nemik, the Allies plans to take down Hitler, and finally get to the bottom of whether or not Watto is a Jewish stereotype.If you’re in LA, you can help fight fascism by signing up for ICE Watch at a local Home Depot with DSA LA!Watch Rusteen’s short film Kaiju Kid here: https://youtu.be/wtoEfao_b4w?si=E1HEAH...
2026-02-081h 24Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastThe Axe Forgets Part 2: Shock Doctrine with Brenden Gallagher“Warrior Nun” writer and a veritable historian of the television medium Brenden Gallagher joins us to discuss the what you can learn about parenting from the Mothma household, the power of a well written monologue, and why every revolution needs class traitors. Shout outs to Naomi Klein and her book “Shock Doctrine” for perhaps inspiring Nemik’s now famous rant about Imperial overreach, and to Jennifer Welch for sticking it to Hakeem Jeffries.Follow Brenden on Bluesky @brendenmgallagaher, his wife Claire on IG @clairecdowns, and come see the Nepo Baby Talent Show at the UCB Theater in...
2026-02-011h 36Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastThe Axe Forgets Part 1: The Roast of Syril Karn with Spencer Rothbell“Clarence” writer and voice actor Spencer Rothbell joins Andorks this week as we begin our coverage of S1E6 “The Axe Forgets.” Listen to find out what happens to the guy from “The Bear,” Rizzler the Hutt, Mon Mothman, and our bad Christopher Walken impressions. Maclunkey!Watch “Clarence” on Hulu! And follow Spencer on Instagram at @owloil and on Twitter at @srothbellEmail andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice is...
2026-01-251h 23Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastAldhani Part 6: Building Models with Andrew OverbyeA pair of roundtable discussions close out our discussion of S1E4 “Aldhani,” with guest Andrew Overbye from the Authorized Novelization Podcast on hand to discuss “Rogue One’s” incredible novelization, Nemik’s Gundam collection, and one of the craziest things George Lucas has ever said.Listen to Andrew Overybe’s Authorized Novelizations Podcast! Listen to their episode on "Rogue One" and their episode on Andor season 1.Follow Andrew on Letterboxd!And you can find Authorized on these links:Authorized Patreon: patreon.com/authorizedpodInstagram: instagram.com/authorizedpod
2026-01-181h 36Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastAldhani Part 5: Blue Steel with Jon CallanJon Callan, writer of “Justice League” and “Young Justice,” and game designer on “Star Trek: Resurgence,” has waited 19 long weeks to finally join us here on ANDORKS to share his hot takes about everyone’s favorite liberal senator Mon Mothma, the rivalry between Star Wars and Star Trek, and why Tony Gilroy is the hardest working writer in Hollywood.Follow Jon on Instagram at @instacallan and check out his game writing and narrative design classes at UCLA!Write us a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks!Email...
2026-01-111h 23Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastAldhani Part 4: Mon Talk with Devin MeenanWell folks, it only took 18 weeks but the one and only Mon Mothma has walked on screen and into our hearts. To help welcome her to the show, /Film writer Devin Meenan is here to talk about Mon, Kleya, the Kathryn Hunter experience, Rebel infighting, why we should abolish billionaires, and all the easter eggs to pour over at Luthen’s Galactic Antiquities and Objects of Interest.Read Devin’s work on /Film! https://www.slashfilm.com/author/devinmeenan/Follow Devin on Twitter @DevinM626Write a review on Apple Podc...
2026-01-041h 07Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastAldhani Part 3: “It’s showtime, folks” with Dan Salgarolo“Transformers: Cyberverse” Writer Dan Salgarolo joins ANDORKS to discuss gatekeeping nerds, why Andor is so refreshing to watch as writers, Luthen’s souped up Subaru, whatever happened to Chewbacca mom, and our single favorite scene of the show.Watch Dan’s show “Transformers: Cyberverse” on YouTubeAnd follow Dan @Salgatron on Twitter, Threads and BlueskyWrite a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks!Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!Follow Andorks on w...
2025-12-281h 17Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastAldhani Part 2: Good Faith Critique with Jon Danforth-AppellCan a Disney show truly be revolutionary? Do people who commit political violence feel guilt and shame about it? Is there racism in the Star Wars universe? Is the ISB a toxic workplace? All these questions and more will be answered in an intellectually stimulating conversation with filmmaker, writer, and organizer Jon Danforth-Appell that finds Luthen selling out Andor and the last remnants of the PreMor corporation getting thrown into the trash.This week’s required reading:Jon’s article “Against Zionist Realism”“The Revolution Will Not Be Star Wars Here”...
2025-12-211h 10Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastAldhani Part 1: Organizing Conversations with Eddie VčelíkováDedra Meero storms onto the scene and Luthen has an organizing conversation with his new recruit as ANDORKS begins our coverage of S1E4 “Aldhani” with our guest, film worker and president of the Darth Maul Fan Club Eddie Včelíková. Together we shout out Jane McAlevey, the Portland frog protestors, and Denise Gough’s brave activism.Write a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks!Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!If you wa...
2025-12-141h 11Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastReckoning Part 5: Daddy or Babygirl with Siobhan O’LoughlinOrganizer and performance artist Siobhan O’Loughlin joins the podcast to discuss her journey from Baby Yoda to Andor. Along the way, we’ll ask important questions about the fascist mind, whether Waymos are evil, and what Occupy Wall Street really accomplished.Follow Siobhan on @siobhansolo on InstagramWrite a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks!Email andorkspod@gmail.com to let us know whether you think Luthen is daddy or babygirlFollow Andorks on your social media vice of choice:TwitterInstagram
2025-12-071h 12Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastReckoning Part 4: Accumulating Lore with Noah Suarez-SikesNoah Suarez-Sikes joins ANDORKS to discuss why he hates Ewoks, what role Mosk would have in the Trump administration, and bid farewell to Timm as we discuss the next 7 minutes of S1E3 “Reckoning”Follow Noah on Twitter at @noahpasaran or on BlueSky at noahs.bsky.socialWrite a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks!If you can relate what is happening in Star Wars in Victoria 3, email us at andorkspod@gmail.comFollow Andorks on whatever your social medi...
2025-11-3058 minAndorks: A Star Wars PodcastReckoning Part 3: Mrs. Doubtfire with Micah McFarlandThe first (and hopefully not last) guest joins Andorks as day one listener Micah McFarland boards the Fondor to talk about our Star Wars origin stories, and the midsection of Andor episode 3, in which Luthen makes a Facebook Marketplace deal with Cassian.Wishlist Micah’s game Rock Beasts on Steam!Write a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks!Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!Follow Andorks on whatever yo...
2025-11-231h 21Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastReckoning Part 2: Lululemon Moms Against ICEThe sword of Damocles hangs over the cast of Andor as Syril and the PreMor Blues tear apart Maarva’s home and threaten B2EMO’s civil rights, while on the other side of town, Luthen and Cassian suss each other out on this episode of ANDORKS.Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice isTwitterInstagramBlueskyYouTubeProd...
2025-11-1644 minAndorks: A Star Wars PodcastReckoning Part 1: CalmlyKassa sees his reflection for the first time as he ventures into the bowels of a Seperatist and/or Republic ship, while Luthen makes his way to Cassian as the PreMor drop ships approach Ferrix as Rusteen and Alex discuss the first seven minutes of episode 4 “Reckoning.”Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice isTwitterInstagramBlueskyYouTubeProd...
2025-11-0940 minAndorks: A Star Wars PodcastThat Would Be Me Part 4: Kiran Shah Fan ClubThe true star of Andor arrives in this week’s episode, as Rusteen and Alex discuss the future of AI storytelling, LA’s worst restaurant, and the absurd spectacle that is Los Angeles’ neighborhood council system.Email andorkspod@gmail.com with your favorite Kiran Shah character, or any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!Produced & edited by Rusteen HonardoostArt by Kris MukaiTheme song by Eric Wilson
2025-11-0259 minAndorks: A Star Wars PodcastThat Would Be Me Part 3: Baby's First RebellionAndor gets his first taste of rebellion on Kennari, Ross Douthat interviews Tony Gilroy, Luthen definitively DOES NOT wield a lightsaber, and we brew a nice cup of caf on this episode of ANDORKS.CORRECTION: In this episode Rusteen conflates the potential origin for Mads Mikkelsen’s Galen Erso with Luthen so please accept his sincere apology for the fake news. We hope the John Brown riff makes up for it.Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!Produced & edited by Ru...
2025-10-2643 minAndorks: A Star Wars PodcastThat Would Be Me Part 2: Pockets of FomentingOn this episode of ANDORKS, Bix and Cassian say good bye, we get a collect call from “Bob Wehadababyitsaboy,” discuss the retrofuturism of Star Wars technology, and make the first of many Les Mis references.Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!Produced & edited by Rusteen HonardoostArt by Kris MukaiTheme song by Eric Wilson
2025-10-1946 minAndorks: A Star Wars PodcastThat Would Be Me Part 1: Mambo No. 5On this episode of ANDORKS, Rusteen and Alex grapple with the Time Grappler, discuss the Dependency Theory, Rusteen’s very first edit to Wookiepedia, the Klopacka, and an analysis of the lyrics to “Disney Mambo No. 5.” Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!Produced & edited by Rusteen HonardoostArt by Kris MukaiTheme song by Eric Wilson
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Andorks: A Star Wars PodcastThat Would Be Me Part 1: Mambo No. 5On this episode of ANDORKS, Rusteen and Alex grapple with the Time Grappler, discuss the Dependency Theory, Rusteen’s very first edit to Wookiepedia, the Klopacka, and an analysis of the lyrics to “Disney Mambo No. 5.” Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!Produced & edited by Rusteen HonardoostArt by Kris MukaiTheme song by Eric Wilson
2025-10-1241 minAndorks: A Star Wars PodcastKassa Part 5: Chobb’s Knob ANDORKS concludes its very first episode with a cornucopia of aliens to name, a trip to Alex’s Socialist Architecture Corner, and a history lesson on the Dutch pastime of Palingoproer.Email any questions/thoughts/ideas for future topics to andorkspod@gmail.comProduced & edited by Rusteen HonardoostArt by Kris MukaiTheme song by Eric Wilson
2025-10-0541 minAndorks: A Star Wars PodcastKassa Part 4: Scumbag CassianOn this episode of ANDORKS, you’ll learn about Adria Arjona’s role model Lolita Lebrón, why pirate smuggler Hondo Ohnaka is a problematic fave, the surprising connection between Timm and Dedra, the 4Chan-to-PreMor pipeline, and various 1920’s slang as we discuss the penultimate 7 minute section of “Kassa”.Email any questions/thoughts/ideas for future topics to andorkspod@gmail.comProduced & edited by Rusteen HonardoostArt by Kris MukaiTheme song by Eric Wilson
2025-09-2838 minAndorks: A Star Wars PodcastKassa Part 3: Jebed GilckoANDORKS reaches the halfway point through the very first episode of “Andor,” and cohosts Rusteen Honardoost & Alex Wolinetz argue over the lack of alien freaks in the show, the Nazi obsession with fashion, and the introduction of the 3 people most important to Cassian’s life: his best bud Brasso, part-time tailor and full-time fascist Syril, and his on-again-off-again ex Bix Caleen.Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!Produced & edited by Rusteen HonardoostArt by Kris MukaiTheme song by Eri...
2025-09-2150 minAndorks: A Star Wars PodcastKassa Part 2: Wall of GlovesANDORKS cohosts Rusteen Honardoost & Alex Wolinetz continue their slow march through Andor, including 7 minutes of debate whether B2EMO is AI and 20 minutes discussing the symbolism of Ferrix’s wall of gloves.Produced & edited by Rusteen HonardoostArt by Kris MukaiTheme song by Eric Wilson
2025-09-1439 minAndorks: A Star Wars PodcastKassa Part 1: Rebelión La Galaxie RegardeOn this very first episode of ANDORKS, cohosts Rusteen Honardoost & Alex Wolinetz discuss why they are going to break down the Star Wars series into quick 7 minute bites.Then they dive right into the very first 7 minutes of the first episode of the show, "Andor." Topics include: the opening titles (or lack thereof), a deep dive into the history of capitalism in Star Wars, how to create the perfect Star Wars name, and the hotness of our hero, Cassian Jeron Andor.Read Gita Jackson's essay "Andor is Not the Resistance You're Looking For" here
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