Episodes

  • Class Dynamics and Urbanism on Coruscant
    Apr 8 2023

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn are joined by their friend Daniel to look at Coruscant and discuss how the class dynamics and urbanism that we see in the capital of the Republic compares to that of Washington D.C.. And we of course end the episode with a quiz!

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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • The Pursuit of Joy - Star Wars Podcast Day 2023
    Feb 7 2023

    For the 24th anniversary of Jedi Talk, the very first Star Wars related podcast which premiered back on February 7, 1999, Simon, Steele, and Vaughn celebrate Star Wars Podcast Day by talking about "joy" in both Star Wars and American History. After the discussion, stay tuned to see if you can beat Steele and Vaughn's score in the quiz.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • Prison Industrial Complex
    Jan 26 2023

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn discuss the history behind legalised slavery in state and federal prisons in the US and how this abhorrent system is represented in Star Wars media. Then stay tuned to the end of the show for another Star Wars quiz!

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Deep Dive - Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
    Jan 12 2023

    We’re back! After an extended break Simon, Steele, and Vaughn return to do a deep dive episode on Episode VI - Return of the Jedi.

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    1 hr and 52 mins
  • Bodily Autonomy Under the Senate's Military Industrial Complex
    Aug 29 2022

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn dive into the subject of bodily autonomy and how it relates to military recruitment, both in real-life and in Star Wars. They then discuss their thoughts on the Obi-Wan Kenobi tv series, and then finish the episode with a quiz.

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Obi-Wan Kenobi - A celebration of the character
    May 27 2022

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn celebrate the release of the new Disney Plus show by discussing all things Obi-Wan Kenobi. We celebrate the character in all his forms, be that live action or animated. We dive into a wide range of categories and share our love of everything from his various haircuts to his sassiest moments. And stay tuned to the end of the episode for another Star Wars quiz!

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    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Deep Dive - Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
    May 7 2022

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn do another deep dive episode, this time on Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. Discussion points include: our favourite moments in the film, best minor characters, and worst internet theories. And as with most episodes we do of this podcast, we can’t help but discuss Episode II – Attack of the Clones.

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    1 hr and 56 mins
  • Indoctrination in Star Wars
    Apr 22 2022

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn discuss indoctrination, and look at real world events such as McCarthyism, as well as depictions of indoctrination in Star Wars. Stick around to the end of the episode for another Star Wars quiz!

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    1 hr and 29 mins