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This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas. What to expect: We define the what makes a good radio drama, a brief history, and how the Star Wars radio dramas came to be (George Lucas, USC, and more). Brian Daley’s contribution to the Star Wars lexicon and his unmatched impact.  What sets the Star Wars radio dramas apart from the films.  Fun facts and impacts of this “creative scandal”!  … and so much more!  References: The Star Wars Radio Dramas: Brian Daley and the Serialization That Saved NPR by Maria Jose Tenuto and John Tenuto  Blast Points’ interview with Maria Jose and John  Archive dot org — Star Wars Radio Drama Archive dot org — Empire Strikes Back Radio Drama Archive dot org — Return of the Jedi Radio Drama The Acolyte Renewal Fan Petition Skytalkers x Super Yaki Collection Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! We’re talking about the “Toydaria arc”: Supply Lines (303) and Ambush (101). In this episode we discuss: The role of Jar Jar Binks as diplomat and distraction as well as Bail Organa and his tactics of negotiation with Toydarians.  The actual first episode of the Clone Wars with Yoda and the clones and how this episode stands the test of time as the premiere episode of TCW. The immediate fan reaction to these episodes on fan forums. … and so much more! Listen to our first episode of our Clone Wars Rewatch series here. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com Our theme music is by Christy Carew and our Clone Wars theme is by Blast Points Podcast.  Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 3 of the Acolyte, “Destiny”, directed the week by Kogonada (“Columbus”).    In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss: Our first flashback of the fire on Brendock and what separates Mae and Osha  Comparisons between the Force and the Thread What role the Jedi play in the fire (and theories on what REALLY happened). Mae and Osha’s Ascension as witches of the coven  Osha’s choice to leave the coven and become a Jedi  The reveal of Mae and Osha as special beings born from the Force + the Anakin Skywalker comparisons ...and so much more!   Listen to our Leslye Headland (showrunner/writer/director) interview here! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com   Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlotte and Caitlin answer your burning Boba Fett questions in this episode. Topics include what we’d like if season 2 happens, Luke & Grogu, Omega, comparing Rex & Boba, Mando’a language, titles, marketing, and much more.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  hello@skytalkers.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The finale of The Book of Boba Fett is here! Chapter 7 “In the Name of Honor,” directed by Robert Rodriguez, was such a fun, action-packed episode. We discuss the twists and turns, what we thought of the finale, and so much more.   Email us your Boba questions: hello@skytalkers.com    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  hello@skytalkers.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow — we’re still recovering from this Boba Fett episode! Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Chapter 6 of The Book of Boba Fett, directed by Dave Filoni.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  hello@skytalkers.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an episode! Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Chapter 5 of The Book of Boba Fett, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  hello@skytalkers.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte discuss the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 4: “The Gathering Storm.” Finally the Fennec episode, banthas, cool ships, and so much more. The episode was edited by Danny Pirtle.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  hello@skytalkers.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin and Charlotte discuss the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett, Chapter 3: “The Streets of Mos Espa,” directed by Robert Rodriguez. Plus, Caitlin shares her parallel Attack of the Clones theory. The episode was edited by Danny Pirtle.    https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  hello@skytalkers.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve been podcasting for five years! Join us on this jammed pack special as we go through our updated Star Wars Dinner party lists. Then, we answer your questions submitted to us. Finally, Charlotte pulls some clips from some of our favorite moments from the past years (sources below!). All this and more on this celebration of five wonderful years of podcasting about Star Wars. THANK YOU for joining us — here’s to five more!   Previous Star Wars Dinners: https://skytalkers.com/our-past-star-wars-dinners/    Clip Show Sources: First episode (2017) Kylo Ren-demption (2017) The Last Jedi Immediate Reaction (2017) The Clone Wars: The Phantom Apprentice (2020) Vader Immortal Interview ft. Matt Martin (2019) Looking for Leia with Annalise Ophelian (2019) E. Anne Convery Interview (2020) Hands are a Language (2018) Celebration Tips (2019) The Mandalorian Chapter 1 (2019) Live from the Podcast Stage in Chicago (2019)   https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com  http://www.twitter.com/skytalkerspod https://www.tiktok.com/@skytalkers  http://facebook.com/skytalkerspod  https://www.instagram.com/skytalkerspodcast  http://www.twitter.com/crerrity  http://www.twitter.com/caitlinplesher  hello@skytalkers.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices