In our discussion of Episode 2, we explore how the show has become a unique and powerful addition to the Star Wars franchise after just two episodes and how we're trying not to rush through it because we're already obsessed.

We delve deeper into how the Empire, through the Pre-Mor Authority, is poised to strengthen it's grip on Ferrix, drawing parallels to the very real corporate authorities that impact people's lives in our own world (*cough* Amazon *cough*). Despite the dark themes that Andor presents, Tommy brings some festive cheer during our Outer Rim segment by discussing his fondness for re-watching A Muppet Christmas Carol!

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The day has finally come - we're finally watching Andor Season 1 for the very first time!

In this episode, we discuss how the show became such a powerful, yet different entry in the Star Wars franchise, how we almost got a much different show (K2Fast, K2Furious: A Cassian Andor Story), the real life "mythologies" that shaped the show, and, of course, our thoughts on Episode 1: Kassa.

Plus: The triumphant return of Beyond the Outer Rim! Cass discusses the latest in the High Republic book series: Cavan Scott's Tempest Breaker!

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• Movie Review: 'Andor' : NPR
• How 'Andor' Showrunner Tony Gilroy Got Away With the Radical 'Star Wars' Series: 'We Had Very Little Adult Supervision' - The Wrap
• Cassian Andor & K-2SO Disney+ Panel | D23 Expo 2019

• Ferrix Part 1: Imperial Occupation, Andor Season 1 Blu-ray Featurette

On this day in 1978, CBS aired what they hoped would be an instant classic: a brand-new holiday special to be rewatched and beloved for years to come...set in a galaxy far, far away.

The Star Wars Holiday Special.

Today, on the 46th anniversary of it's airing and Life Day, we're revising the classic, and we've brought along the incredibly talented and lovely hosts of The Mixed Reviews, Gavin and Louie, to help us celebrate this incredibly camp, often absurd, and this surprisingly queer piece of art!

(It involved Bruce Vilanch and Bob Mackie, I mean, hello?).

We also discussed 2023's documentary and book of the same name A Disturbance in The Force: How and Why The Star Wars Holiday Special Happened.

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We've finally reached the end of the Star Wars: Droids, and that means it's time to watch 1986's hour-long television special "The Great Heep".

And to help us serve up this HEEPing portion of Droids, we're joined once again by the wonderful Patrick Cotnoir, Executive Producer for the George Lucas Talk Show!

Patrick also shared details about the upcoming Mustafar Takes Los Angeles: A Live Staged Reading Of The Revenge Of The Sith scheduled for THIS Saturday, November 16th 2024! Live tickets are sold out but you can still purchase tickets for the live-stream by heading to MustafarLA.com!

Catch Patrick and GLTS on the road!

• 12/4 - Houston, TX with TBA: bit.ly/gltshou
• 12/5 - Austin, TX with TBA: bit.ly/gltsatx
• 12/14 - UCB NY HOLIDAY SPECIAL! Early and late shows! with LIVESTREAM: bit.ly/ucbearly, bit.ly/ucblate
• Feb - SF Sketchfest: tix link to come!
• 2/4 - Los Angeles, Dynasty Typewriter (2 shows) with LIVESTREAM- tix link to come!

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It's a bittersweet episode as we bid adieu to our often beloved, often confusing Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2D2 and C3PO. At least...until The Great Heap!

And we could not have arrived at the end without the help of an incredible guest - writer, photographer, multi-fandom extraordinaire - it's Meigs, creator of Meig's Odyssey and @Meigalorian everywhere online!

We talked to Meigs about their journey in the Star Wars fandom and other fandoms in nearby galaxies, and of course, talked about this wild show. ESPECIALLY tiny R2, the absolute best boy.

Correction: At minute 49:42, the name Tommy was looking for was Jon Favreau, not Kevin Feige.

Who cares though?

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We're flying SOLO in our penultimate episode covering Star Wars: Droids: The Adventures of R2D2 and C3PO, and we're taking the opportunity to reflect on our time covering this show. As chaotic as it's been, it's been SO much fun to chat with friends, new and old, and introduce them to this wild series. And, we have a couple amazing guests left on the docket...so stay tuned!

Plus, we talk "Tail of the Roon Comets" and "The Roon Games," give our thoughts on Mungo Baobab, talk all the wild lore that comes from this episode, and announce the next show we're covering...Andor Season 1!

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Kybo gets his revenge in "The Revenge of Kybo Ren" because, sure. And Coby (who we just met in Episode 8) gets back his ... Tessellated Arboreal binjinphant (?) in "Coby and the Starhunters"

But more importantly, we had an amazing conversation with Chris Cummins, comics writer, historian, and host of Sci-Fi explosion on Twitch! We talked to Chris about his first Archie Comic, why rescue animals are amazing (and why YOU should support your local no-kill shelter -- find yours here: bestfriends.org!), and his love of all things Sci-Fi and Star Wars.

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