Star Wars Generations Podcast • Beyond the Screen

Erin and I come to you from the frozen plains of Hoth (Minnesota) to talk The Bad Batch, Season 2, Episode 3.Thank you to our newest patrons, Riley and Mary Garrett! To join our partreon and access the bonus content, go to - https://www.patreon.com/theethicalpanda. We love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us atEmail: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comTwitter: https://EthicalPanda77Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEthicalPandar go to our website www.theethicalpanda.com for more information, contact info and to find all of our podcasts!

Erin McGowan and I jump into The Bad Batch, season 2, episodes 1-2. Enjoying our content? Please think about giving back by supporting our patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theethicalpandaWe love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us atEmail: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comTwitter: https://EthicalPanda77Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEthicalPandaOr go to our website www.theethicalpanda.com for more information, contact info and to find all of our podcasts!For more on UnWhiteWash the Bad Batch, check out - https://unwhitewashthebadbatch.carrd.co/

The very, very, VERY long overdue part 2 of Paul and I talking about Star Wars in 2022.

With The Bad Batch Season 2 a week away, we look back at the characters and story lines from season one, bringing you up to speed with all you need to know for season 2!We'll be releasing episode by episode coverage, so be sure to subscribe to Star Wars Universe Podcast so you can follow along! We want to hear what you think! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us atEmail: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comTwitter: https://EthicalPanda77Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEthicalPandaOr go to our website www.theethicalpanda.com for more information, contact info and to find all of our podcasts!My guest Erin McGowan is a Twin Cities based cosplayer. she/her, who is new to cosplay and LOVING it. You can find her atTik Tok @amateurahsokaInstagram: lady.tano.creates

Erin McGowan and I dive into Season 1 of Star Wars Resistance! We talk about the main characters and their journeys, and how the story depicts the reasons for the fall of the New Republic and the rise of the First Order. Erin McGowan is a Twin Cities based cosplayer. she/her, who is new to cosplay and LOVING it. You can find her atTik Tok @amateurahsokaInstagram: lady.tano.creates

Matthew and Paul embark on a quest to discuss every bit of Star Wars released in 2022. Part 1 covers Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Book of Boba Fett. Part 2 will cover Tales of the Jedi and Star Wars Summer Vacation, as well as novels and video games.

Ashoka Cosplayer and Star Wars SuperFan Erin McGowan joins Paul and myself to talk Andor & Ashoka, and some of the great feedback you've all been sending us!Erin McGowan is a Twin Cities based cosplayer. she/her, who is new to cosplay and LOVING it. You can find her atTik Tok @amateurahsokaInstagram: lady.tano.createsWe love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us atEmail: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comTwitter: https://EthicalPanda77Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEthicalPandaOr go to our website www.theethicalpanda.com for more information, contact info and to find all of our podcasts!

Danielle (Written in the Star Wars) and AJ (Jedi_Starkiller) join me to look back at Andor and deep dive into our thoughts on the stories that were and weren't covered. Danielle (she/her) spends her days talking too much about Star Wars, MCU, and The Last of Us. She’s also a PhD researcher in Text & Image Studies, which basically means she gets read lots of comics and call it work. You can find her on TikTok at writteninthestarwars, Twitter at danies394, and Instagram at writteninthesw.AJ is a Star Wars fan, MtG Commander Player, Movie Buff, Comic Book Fan, family man, dog dad. Find Content on: @Jedi_Starkiller on TikTok and YouTube, he/himWe love feedback! To ask questions or let us know what you think, contact us atEmail: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comTwitter: https://EthicalPanda77Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheEthicalPandaOr go to our website www.theethicalpanda.com for more information, contact info and to find all of our podcasts!

The finale is finally here!Prof Matthew Kappell returns to join Paul and myself to talk about Andor ep 12.Matthew Wilhelm Kapell has taught everything from human genetics to film studies at universities and colleges in California, Michigan, the UK, and now New York City at Pace University. Currently he edits an academic book series on the study of digital and tabletop games. You can find out about his books and other stuff at matthewkapell.com. He never forgets that too many “Hero’s Journeys” are also “Heroine’s Ordeals.”

Prof Matthew Kappell returns to join Paul and myself to talk about Andor ep 11.Matthew Wilhelm Kapell has taught everything from human genetics to film studies at universities and colleges in California, Michigan, the UK, and now New York City at Pace University. Currently he edits an academic book series on the study of digital and tabletop games. You can find out about his books and other stuff at matthewkapell.com. He never forgets that too many “Hero’s Journeys” are also “Heroine’s Ordeals.”

Matthew, Erin, and Alex dive into the Clone Wars' most mystical and mind-bending storyline: the Mortis arc. When Anakin, Obi-Wan, and Ahsoka are summoned to a Force-rich realm where three powerful beings—the Father, the Son, and the Daughter—control the balance between light and dark, everything we thought we knew about the Chosen One prophecy gets turned upside down. These episodes introduce cosmic Force mythology that reverberates throughout Star Wars, from Rebels to Ahsoka, yet they leave more questions than answers about destiny, balance, and what it truly means to be the Chosen One.Questions We Discussed:What does the Chosen One prophecy actually mean, and did Anakin fulfill it?How do the Father, Son, and Daughter represent the different aspects of the Force?Why does the Father's passivity lead to disaster, and what does that say about the Jedi Order?Does "balance" mean equal light and dark, or the destruction of the Sith?How does Mortis connect to later Star Wars series like Rebels and Ahsoka?What makes these episodes so different from the rest of Star Wars storytelling?**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.To learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay check out her Instagram, LadyTanoCreates.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast’s main page you can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

“Today it’s breaking a chair. Tomorrow, the Death Star.”The Clone Wars S2E4 "Senate Spy" & S2E15 "Senate Murders"The hosts examine two Padmé-focused episodes that explore The Clone Wars beyond the battlefield. "Senate Spy" depicts Anakin's toxic jealousy when Padmé goes undercover with former acquaintance Senator Clovis, while "Senate Murders" delivers a political whodunit following the assassination of Senator Onaconda Farr during debates over military funding.Topics Discussed:Is Anakin's jealousy romantic or a red flag? How the episode portrays possessiveness and attachment as warning signs rather than endearing qualitiesDoes Clovis treat Padmé better than Anakin? Examining moments of genuine sacrifice versus entitled possession in their respective relationshipsHow did Anakin build an idealized version of Padmé in his head? The trauma bonding of their first meeting versus ten years of fantasizing about "the perfect woman"Does "Senate Spy" lay groundwork for Revenge of the Sith? Comparing strong Padmé here versus her weakened characterization in Episode IIIWhat makes "Senate Murders" relevant to modern politics? Parallels between fictional war profiteering and real-world military-industrial influence in governmentWhy was Lieutenant Tan Divo such a condescending diva? The inspector's on-the-nose name and his dismissive treatment of both Jedi and senators**************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.To learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay check out her Instagram, LadyTanoCreates.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast’s main page you can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

The Clone Wars S2E10 "The Deserter"The hosts dive into one of The Clone Wars' most thought-provoking episodes, examining Rex's encounter with Cut Lawquane—a clone who abandoned the war to build a family. This episode raises uncomfortable questions about choice, duty, and whether the clones are essentially slave soldiers fighting a war they never agreed to join.Topics Discussed:Are Cut's children biologically his? The math doesn't add up with the war's timeline, but does it matter for the story being told?Can clones reproduce? Examining the evidence for and against clone fertility in Star Wars canonIs desertion justified when you never had a choice? How Cut's arguments challenge Rex's understanding of duty and honorWhy does this pivotal episode come so early? Should this moment have fundamentally changed Rex's character going forward?How does the non-chronological storytelling affect character development? The frustrations and benefits of The Clone Wars' scattered timelineWhat's the historical context? How late-2000s attitudes about Iraq and Afghanistan inform this episode's themesStar Wars Generations Podcast is transitioning to an every-other-week schedule while covering older Clone Wars material. **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.To learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay check out her Instagram, LadyTanoCreates.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast’s main page you can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

The first trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu has dropped, and Erin and Alex dive deep into every frame while Matthew sits this one out (spoiler-free as always). From Zeb's live-action bow staff combat to Rotta the Hutt's surprising return, the hosts unpack what this May 2026 release might mean for the Star Wars galaxy post-Empire.In this episode we discuss:What does Grogu's increased independence and combat capability signal for his character development?Will Zeb's fighting style from Rebels translate effectively to live action?How does Rotta the Hutt's transformation from Clone Wars connect to this film's story?What role will the Anzellans (Babu Frik's species) play in the movie?Is this film setting up a larger confrontation with Thrawn and the Imperial Shadow Council?Where does this story fit in the timeline relative to Ahsoka and other Disney+ shows?What can we expect from Sigourney Weaver's New Republic officer character?Why is the return of Star Wars to theaters after six years so significant?Hosts: Erin & Alex (Matthew abstaining to avoid spoilers)Note: Contains spoilers for The Mandolorian and Grogu trailer and discussion of footage shown at Star Wars Celebration. **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.To learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay check out her Instagram, LadyTanoCreates.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast’s main page you can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.

The Geonosian Arc Deep Dive (Star Wars: The Clone Wars S2 E5-8)Erin and Matthew dissect one of Star Wars: The Clone Wars' most complex story arcs, examining the Second Battle of Geonosis and its haunting brain worm invasion. This four-episode storyline reveals disturbing parallels between wartime ethics and the Jedi's moral contradictions, while showcasing the contrasting mentorship styles that would ultimately shape the galaxy's fate.Key Discussion Points:What makes Barris Offee and Ahsoka's partnership so compelling? Their contrasting styles — methodical preparation versus creative improvisation — demonstrate how opposing approaches create an effective Jedi team dynamicWas Luminara wrong to accept potential sacrifice while Anakin fought to save lives? Their conflicting philosophies reveal fundamental ideological differences shaping the Order's futureHow do the Geonosians challenge our understanding of "enemy combatants"? The storyline draws uncomfortable parallels between Republic invasion tactics and real-world military ethicsWhy does the Republic treat Geonosian lives differently than droid casualties? Even respected Jedi like Ki-Adi-Mundi adopt concerning wartime rhetoric that dehumanizes their opponentsDoes Anakin's torture of Poggle the Lesser reveal his dark side tendencies? His actions raise crucial questions about whether desperate circumstances can justify abandoning core Jedi principlesHow does the brain worm horror storyline prepare Ahsoka for Order 66? Facing mind-controlled clones becomes crucial training for future betrayalWhat can we learn from comparing Obi-Wan's scientific curiosity to Anakin's aggressive pragmatism? Their opposing approaches highlight the growing philosophical divide within the Jedi OrderFeatured Episodes: "Landing at Point Rain," "Weapons Factory," "Legacy of Terror," "Brain Invaders"Hosts: Matthew, Erin (with baby Penn making cameo appearances and Alex contributing via audio clips) **************************************************************************This episode is a production of Star Wars Generations, a The Ethical Panda Podcast and part of the TruStory FM Entertainment Podcast Network. Check our our website to find out more about this and our sister podcast Superhero Ethics.We want to hear from you! You can keep up with our latest news, and send us feedback, questions, or comments via social media or email.Email: Matthew@TheEthicalPanda.comFacebook: TheEthicalPandaInstagram: TheEthicalPandaPodcastsTwitter: EthicalPanda77Or you can join jump into the Star Wars Generations and Superhero Ethics channels on the TruStory FM Discord.To learn more about co-host Erin and her incredible cosplay check out her Instagram, LadyTanoCreates.Want to get access to even more content while supporting the podcast? Become a member! For $5 a month, or $55 a year you get access to bonus episodes and bonus content at the end of most episodes. Sign up on the podcast’s main page you can even give membership as a gift!You can also support our podcasts through our sponsors:Purchase a lightsaber from Level Up Sabers run by friend of the podcast Neighborhood Master AlanUse Audible for audiobooks. Sign up for a one year membership or gift one through this link.Purchase any media discussed this week through our sponsored links.