The Politics of the Star Wars Franchise - A Star Wars Special
It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!
This week, Dave and Neil take a moment to think about how George Lucas' Star Wars trilogies and the content produced by Disney after its acquisition are in discussion with the American political climate of the 1970s, 80s, 2000s, and mid-2010s. They end by speculating on what Star Wars character aligns with their political journeys and wondering if Grogu has any politics.
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*FORMAT*
00:00 - Welcome and Housekeeping
04:37 - Brought to you by Indivisible!
06:06 - When we say “Star Wars is political” what does that mean?
18:24 - In the Original Trilogy is America the Empire?
24:51 - Is Empire Strikes Back about your father's generation trying to get you to buy in?
30:34 - How much can we read the existence of the Jedi as a cautionary tale?
37:40 - What does Return of the Jedi say if Anakin can be "forgiven" by his son
44:06 - Was Naboo a false flag (yes)?
51:42 - How did Attack of the Clones become about The Iraq War despite being written in 2000?
1:01:18 - Is Darth Vader George Bush?
1:07:50 - The Fandom Menace/Gamergate/MAGA?
1:21:48 - Does Grogu have any politics?
1:29:43 - Which Star Wars character represents your political mindset?
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ANDOR - Series Wrap Up - A STORM OF SPOILERS Podcast
It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!
This week, Dave and Neil take a look back at the Andor series as a whole and what it meant to Disney and Star Wars. Then, they choose their favorite moments from both seasons.
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*FORMAT*
00:00 - Welcome and Housekeeping
04:35 - Brought to you by Indivisible!
05:58 - What Andor meant for Disney and Star Wars
42:52 - Awards and Superlatives (Both seasons!)
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ANDOR SEASON 2 - Episodes 10-12
It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!
This week, your hosts observe the final days leading into Star Wars: Rogue One, learn more about Luthan and Kleya, and watch a pretty cool assault by K2SO on an Coruscant apartment block. It's ANDOR Season 2, the final arc. Plus final thoughts on the Rebellion and the Empire leading up to the Star Wars Trilogy we know. Plus, a Trivia Conclusion Neil Vs. Neil.
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**FORMAT**
00:00 - Welcome and Housekeeping
03:15 - Brought to you by Indivisible!
4:39 - THE CALM Discussion and Awards
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ANDOR SEASON 2 - Episodes 7-9 (and Star Wars Trivia with Adam Lance Garcia)
It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!
This week, your hosts witness the fate of Ghorman and the beginning of Mon Mothma's Rebellion in Andor Season 2 - "The Messenger," "Who Are You?," and "Welcome to the Rebellion." After a slightly more difficult game of trivia featuring ADAM LANCE GARCIA author of "The Veteran," a short story in the A Certain Point of View: Return of The Jedi anthology.
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**FORMAT**
00:00 - Welcome and Housekeeping
04:07 - Trivia with Adam Lance Garcia!
37:56 - THE CALM Discussion and Awards
01:44:21 - THE STORM and Neil Questions
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ANDOR SEASON 2 - Episodes 4-6 (And Star Wars Trivia with Joanna Robinson)
It's A STORM OF SPOILERS: A STAR WARS SPECIAL!
This week, your hosts dig into the second batch of three episodes of Andor Season 2 - "Ever Been to Ghorman?, "I Have Friends Everywhere," and "What a Festive Evening." After a slightly more fair game of trivia featuring JOANNA ROBINSON of The Ringer podcast network!.
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***FORMAT***
00:00 - Welcome and Housekeeping
03:59 - Trivia with Joanna Robinson!
49:15 - THE CALM Discussion and Awards
01:57:16 - THE STORM and Neil Questions
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Having survived the long night of Game of Thrones and going back to the LOST island with Joanna Robinson, podcasters Dave Gonzales and Neil Miller have returned for a new iteration of A Storm of Spoilers. Join them weekly as they dive deep into the biggest prestige TV shows of the moment, currently looking at Andor Season 2 (Star Wars!).