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Skytalkers is back this week to talk about a podcast favorite episode, “Heroes on Both Sides” in this latest Clone Wars rewatch! We talk through Heroes on Both Sides (310), Pursuit of Peace (311), Senate Murders (215). In this discussion we go talk through:  Ahsoka’s new character model and growth.  How did fans react to these political episodes in 2010?  How does Palpatine really start to show his true colors in this arc?  Who is profiting off the Clone Wars?  …and much much more!  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 For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com 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

This week on the Skytalkers, we’re diving deep into the unique set up of the Lucasfilm corporate offices within a national park, the Presidio, in San Francisco. Resident architectural historian Caitlin will discuss the environmental laws and public policy that make this possible. Tune into to hear all about: The history of the Presidio as a military base turned national park within the larger Golden Gate National Recreational Area and its environmental laws.  How George Lucas proposes his company to build on the Presidio.  What did the public think of George’s bid to build in the Presidio in 1999?  George Lucas’s initial concepts for his museum and what the public loved and hated about it.  …all this and more!  Visit our website for the post with photos and more details!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 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 For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com 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 The Clone Wars Rewatch with the episodes: “Evil Plans” (308), “Hostage Crisis” (122), and “Hunt for Ziro” (309). On this episode: We visit the fandom of the time of release and discuss what people’s first reactions were + what that says about the fandom. How was the introduction to Cad Bane received by fans?  Is “Hunt for Ziro” the wildest episode of The Clone Wars so far?  What do these episodes reveal about the legacy of this show fifteen years later?  …and so much more! Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 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 For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com 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

This week on Skytalkers we are so thrilled to talk to the author and illustrator of the graphic novel, “Lucas Wars”, Laurent Hopman and Renaud Roche! In the interview we discuss:  The inspiration behind creating a graphic novel about George Lucas and the creation of Star Wars  The artistic decisions behind choosing which moments of George’s life to highlight  How color plays a role in telling George’s story throughout the graphic novel  The research and passion that Laurent and Renaud both brought to the project with their love of Star Wars  …and much, much more!  Click here to purchase “Lucas Wars”: https://amzn.to/4plEmX2 Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 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 For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com 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

This week on Skytalkers we’re looking back at the Emmy-nominated “Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed” documentary from 2007! Don’t worry if you haven’t watched, we go through some of the highlights and what we learned! Tune in to hear:  What are our memories of this documentary when it first aired?  How does this documentary discuss Star Wars and the Hero with a Thousand Faces?  Are there new-to-us mythical figures and stories we can compare to Star Wars?  How has this documentary aged in the past 18 years?  …and much more!  Watch the documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5e9pWgyZYA&t=1s  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 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 For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com 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 The Clone Wars Rewatch with the episodes: “Corruption” (305), “The Academy” (306), and “Assassin” (307), which are all about corruption on Mandalore. On this episode: We visit the fandom of the time of release and discuss what people’s first reactions were + what that says about the fandom. Ahsoka’s mini hero’s journey in this arc Mandalore’s slow demise and Satine’s own mental state Our highs and lows of this arc …and so much more! Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 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 For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com 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

This week we’re revisiting “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and talking all about the deleted scenes! This week’s discussion covers: Were there any changes to Finn’s character through his deleted scenes?  What happened to Luke’s third lesson for Rey?  Which deleted scene do we feel should have been included in the film?  What was the conversation in fandom around these scenes when they came out?  …and so much more!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠⁠drinknello.com⁠⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 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 For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com 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

This week on our Clone Wars Rewatch we are talking all about Boba Fett’s introduction into the show, which includes: Death Trap (220), R2 Come Home (221), and Lethal Trackdown (222). Tune in to hear us talk about:  Why is Boba Fett undercover in this time period and what are his goals?  What kind of relationship does he have the people around him? Including fellow clones and bounty hunters?  Are there any comparisons to make between Boba Fett and Ahsoka Tano throughout this arc as they intersect?  …and much, much more!  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re so excited to welcome Davin Anderson, the creator and CEO of Galaxy Tours in Tunisia! Listen in to hear all about:  The research that went into creating an exhaustive tour of Star Wars and Indiana Jones filming sites across Tunisia What sets this tour apart from other tours that take you to Star Wars filing locations?  What is it like staying overnight at the Lars Homestead and riding ATVs where the podrace starts?  The risks and rewards of what it takes to run a tour company. …and so much more!  Check out Galaxy Tours: https://galaxytours.com/  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers we have arrived on Mandalore in our Clone Wars rewatch! These episodes changes SO much of Star Wars and we break it all down. Tune in to hear us discuss:  Initial fan reactions to the introduction of Mandalore.  What did fans think about Obi-Wan and Duchess Satine’s relationship? How did these episodes subvert audience expectations about the planet Mandalore and its culture?  What did this arc add to the character development of Obi-Wan?  …and so much more!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠drinknello.com⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are taking you back to 1977 with the very first documentary and behind the scenes look at Star Wars, “The Making of Star Wars”! Tune in to hear us discuss:  The history and background of this documentary.  How was George Lucas talking about the Force in the months after Star Wars came out?  As a behind the scenes documentary, how does it hold up today?  What were the cast focusing on in their interviews from this time period?  …and much much more!  Watch the documentary on YouTube here. Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠drinknello.com⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re back talking The Clone Wars in our rewatch series! This week, we are discussing the Desert Arc which includes: Grievous Intrigue (209), The Deserter (210), and Lightsaber Lost (211). On this episode: What did fans think about these episodes when they first aired in 2010?  What lesson does Jedi Master Tera Sinube teach to Ahsoka?  The “Ask Dave” series on Star Wars dot com.  Our thoughts on Cut Lawquane as a “deserter” clone as we track the concept of free will with the clones. …all that and more!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠drinknello.com⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking all about the latest Lucasfilm animation anthology series, “Tales of the Underworld”! Tune in to hear:  How the “Dark Disciple” book set up Asajj Ventress’ story!  Our speculation on what is next for Ventress.  How the western genre is seen within Cad Bane’s story.  Do these shorts make us view Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane differently?  …and much, much more! Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at drinknello.com with the code SKYTALKERS10 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to talk to the incredible costume designer behind both seasons of ANDOR, Michael Wilkinson (BATMAN V SUPERMAN, WATCHMEN, JUSTICE LEAGUE, GARDEN STATE, TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN). Caitlin talked with him one-on-one about: The close relationship between costume creation and production design Designing for characters like Mon Mothma and Cassian who have pre-established looks in other Star Wars films  The evolution of Kleya’s character as seen through her clothing  … and so much more! We also talked our favorite costumes from ANDOR, and why costumes are such a core piece of storytelling. Thank you to Lucasfilm for the opportunity! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to bring you our interviews with Alan Tudyk (K-2SO) and Margit Pfeiffer (Supervising Sound Editor on ANDOR season 1 and season 2). Both were incredible conversations discussing the world of ANDOR. Alan's interview starts at 31:45 and Margit's interview starts at 6:40. We talked: Constructing the vocals and layering a world like Ghorman with Margit. Building the tension of Mon’s speech through sound design. The differences between working on Andor and Rogue One — and what Alan would have changed (and what he wouldn’t!). How Alan came to join team Rogue One and accept the role of K-2SO.  … and so much more. Thank you so much to Lucasfilm for the opportunity! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We interviewed show runner and ANDOR creator Tony Gilroy (The BOURNE films, MICHAEL CLAYTON, ROGUE ONE) at Lucasfilm's offices in San Francisco!  What “inspiring mania” on a set like ANDOR means An overview of our day at Lucasfilm  How ANDOR transitions into Rogue One and the process of making the show towards that ending Tony’s thoughts on Perrin’s speech at Leida’s wedding  What ANDOR means to him as this chapter closes  …and so much more! Thank you so much to Lucasfilm for this opportunity! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about all the ways the finale of Andor Season 2 has and hasn’t changed our viewing experience of Rogue One! Tune in this week to hear:  Jyn and Cassian as messengers.  What are the comparisons between Luthen and Kleya vs Saw and Jyn?  How has Cassian’s character arc in Rogue One shifted with two seasons of Andor? Luthen Rael’s last name as anagram for "Lear" – and how that relates to Shakespeare’s “King Lear”.  …and so much more!  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We went to Star Wars Celebration Japan in April and we are here to talk about our experience, plus our other travels in Japan! On this episode: We discuss all the big panels and what we learned, including The Mandalorian and Grogu, Maul: Shadow Lord, Star Wars Visions Vol 3, Ahsoka, and more! Our highlights and also some woes of this Celebration, plus things we bought! Some funny moments on our trip exploring Japan before and after Celebration. Our time in Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea!  …and so much more!  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have made it to the series finale of Andor! It’s so hard to say goodbye to such an incredible show, but we’re so excited to break down this last arc. In this episode we discuss:  Luthen and Kleya’s backstory.  Cassian’s complete character arc; what did the show Andor tell us about him?  Were there any loose ends in the series?  How does our viewing of Rogue One change? … and so much more! Thanks to our incredible listeners for making covering this era of Star Wars storytelling so special!  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re covering the 2 BBY arc in ANDOR season 2: Episodes 7, 8, and 9. This is a heavy, tough set of episodes and there’s a lot to cover. Here’s what to expect: Charlotte and Caitlin discuss the implications of the Ghorman Massacre. What does it mean for Luthen’s story and the relationship to the Yavin 4 rebels?  Cassian and Bix, and their relationship; we also discuss Cassian’s entire arc through the series and whether destiny is involved in his story. Speculation for the final arc! … and so much more! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices