A Complicated Profession: "Star Wars" on TV

How much of a fortress can you really hide? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to discuss Akira Kurosawa’s 1958 epic, The Hidden Fortress, a film which had a significant influence on George Lucas’s work. We discuss rich people buying the horse out from under you, the unquestionably most successful Fire Festival, and who exactly the three villains are. The Hidden Fortress Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works The Hidden Fortress Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

In a new annual tradition, we’ve gotten six short episodes of Star Wars animation following two characters. This time it’s Tales of the Underworld. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat return to discuss three pretty good episodes and three not-so-good episodes, including what makes bad guys compelling, uncertain timelines, and de-canonized/re-canonized characters. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Rebellions are built on two seasons of a prequel series. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to revisit 2016’s Rogue One: A Star Wars Story or, as we call, it Andor: The TV Movie. We discuss Krennic’s very bad week, why Cassian’s arc gets a little tricky, and the inevitable Saw Gerrera supercut. Rogue One Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Rogue One (A Star Wars Story) Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

This is it: the end of the road. Andor comes to a close, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to cover the final episodes and discuss how we really feel about ziggurats, whether #KatWasRight, and what exactly Star Trek IV is remembered for. Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes 10-12 Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Andor Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Andor Declassified: "Farewell" Adria Arjona Unpacks That Painfully Beautiful Finale Scene in Andor Season 2 Tony Gilroy reflects on five years inside the Star Wars universe. Conspiracy Theory: The Empire didn't need Kalkite. Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Welcome to the Rebellion! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony reconvene to discuss the latest three episodes of Andor, including Syril’s parasocial relationship with Cassian, the changing narrative of the rebels, and women being replaced by droids. Next year in Yavin! Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes 7-9 Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Andor Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

A rebellion is afoot! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat return to discuss this second triptych of Andor season 2, including revenge as therapy, the tension of talking about art, and the importance of cake—especially because it’s our 100th episode! Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Andor Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Andor Season 2 Declassified Andor Walked a Delicate Line With Its Latest Tragedy Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Time for a wedding and…murder?! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to cover the first chapter of season 2 of Andor, including important questions like: Should wedding hikes come back in fashion? How do you choose between two identical white outfits? And why are we watching a 1950s PSA about spiders? Lucasfilm Andor, Season 2, Episodes 1-3 Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Andor Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

A long time ago—roughly 1986—in an Italian city far, far away… Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to, at long last, discuss a classic episode of TV including levels of context, Star Trek cameos, and what exactly is going on. We also tease our forthcoming member-exclusive bonus episode! Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors NEW! Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Moonlighting Taming of the Shrew Show Notes & Links An Oral History of Moonlighting's "Atomic Shakespeare" Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

I would have gotten away with it too, if it weren’t for you meddling kids! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss the finale of Skeleton Crew, including collateral damage, surprising non-reveals, and pirates who need day jobs. Want more ACP before we return to discuss Andor Season 2 in April? Sign up to be a member of The Incomparable for special bonus content from your Star Wars pals! Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors NEW! Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Skeleton Crew Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Bunky Dunko shirts Port Borgo runs on Bunky’s. Auralnauts Conspiracy Theories Is it Palpatine? Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Back through the barrier we go! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew including Jude Law’s finest acting, THE CLAW, and the Vane Extended Universe. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors NEW! Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Referenced Works Skeleton Crew Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links The Complete Wermo's Huttese Transcript All the Huttese from the movies. Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Trash crabs, unite! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including why you should press the button that you should never press, con man speeches, and how much of a language Huttese really is. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors NEW! Bunky Dunko Shirts: Bunky dunkooooooooooo. Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Referenced Works Skeleton Crew Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

What pirate doesn’t love a relaxing day at the spa? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat return to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including talking like a pirate, unnecessarily expensive traps, and what exactly is a concubine? Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Referenced Works Skeleton Crew Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Bunky Dunko Behold the glory of Bunky Dunko. Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

It’s a mysterious planet, but not the mysterious planet you’re looking for. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are back to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including cons not seen, unnecessary parkour (all parkour), and the challenges of child-friendly entertainment mixed with the horrors of war. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Referenced Works Skeleton Crew Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Ahoy, mateys! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss the latest episode of Skeleton Crew, including kids who are no dummies, adorable space owls, and what reference sources to trust with your word definitions. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Referenced Works Skeleton Crew Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

It’s a new Star Wars show, but your same old Star Wars pals. Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew, including whether At Attin is a utopia or dystopia, how piratey your pirates should be, and the important issues of public transportation. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Referenced Works Skeleton Crew Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Surprise! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to talk about developments in a galaxy far, far away, including the cancellation of The Acolyte, a trailer for Skeleton Crew, and plenty of our usual brand of nonsense. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Referenced Works Star Wars (franchise) The Acolyte Skeleton Crew Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

It’s the power of three! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony return to discuss the season (series?) finale of The Acolyte, including what exactly Bazil was up to, how bad Vernestra is at cover ups, and which Star Wars characters would be viable political candidates. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Referenced Works The Acolyte Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Leslye Headland Interview Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

It’s back to the past for the penultimate episode of The Acolyte, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to discuss people who detest camping, Jedi away missions, and tightening the narrative screws, amidst other digressions. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Referenced Works The Acolyte Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Two roads diverged in a corpse-ridden wood. This week, your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony follow a return to the split narrative and discuss parallel pacing, the compulsion of soup, and what exactly a mischievous space otter’s plan is. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Referenced Works The Acolyte Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Darth Jason Thanks @junderwood@social.seattle.wa.us! Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.

Night falls, and so do a lot of other people in this week’s stunning episode of The Acolyte. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss hidden darkness, running as a character trait, and what makes a villain so scary. Lucasfilm Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh Sponsors Purrgil & Squigs Shirts: The only Star Wars lawyer-themed shirt you need. Referenced Works The Acolyte Star Wars (franchise) Show Notes & Links Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more.