Star Wars Generations Podcast • Beyond the Screen
A millennial, Gen Z'er, and Gen X'er walk into a cantina... Each of us came into Star Wars in our own way, at our own time, and there is so much we can learn from each other when those differences fuel conversation, not conflict. Join Erin, Matthew, and Alex as we share our love for the galaxy far, far away on the Star Wars Generations Podcast! We’ve started the conversation. Now we want to hear from you! Want to continue the discussion with us? Agree or disagree with what we talked about, or add your own thoughts? We’ve got options for you! Discord: Join in the conversation about this podcast, my other podcast Superhero Ethics, as well as the rest of the TruStory.FM Podcast Email: ✉️ swg@theethicalpanda.com 𝕏: SWGenerations Facebook: TheEthicalPanda Instagram: SWGenerationsPod TikTok: TheEthicalPanda Visit Star Wars Generations on TruStory.FM for more information, contact info, and more! You can find more about Alex Kormann’s work on Instagram or on his website. To see more of Erin McGowan’s cosplay adventures and fandom thoughts, check out her Instagram or Tiktok. Want to support the podcast AND get ad-free episodes and bonus content? Become a supporting member of The Ethical Panda Podcasts! Members get access to bonus content with (almost) every ad-free episode of this and my other podcast, Star Wars Universe Podcast, and we’ll be adding more benefits soon, including access to live streams! You can subscribe for $5 a month, or get a discount with an annual membership for $55. Plus, you'll be showing your support for this show and all things Ethical Panda. Visit our home on TruStory FM to learn more.
Episodes
April 27, 2024 • 23 mins
Both sides are moving the pieces into place for the series finale and Erin and Matthew are here to discuss it as we cover Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 14!Bonus content explores WHY that cantina on Tattooine didn’t allow droids as we talk about “We Don’t Serve Their Kind Here,” by Chuck Wendig, the next chapter in Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View - A New Hope.
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April 20, 2024 • 36 mins
Erin, Alex, and Matthew talk about the ins and outs of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3 Episode 13!Note: Matthew’s sound is a little off in this episode. We’ll make sure that gets fixed by next episode.
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April 13, 2024 • 50 mins
With Matthew relegated to comments in the chat, Erin and Alex dive into Episode 12 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3.
Bonus content on upcoming Star Wars video games.
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April 6, 2024 • 43 mins
Can Matthew and Erin process the emotions these episodes brought up? Can we survive Alex’s absence? Can Erin hold in her laughter as Matthew makes a poignant and nuanced take that is based on a plot detail he’s totally wrong about? Check out our coverage of Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 3 Episodes 10-11 to find out!Bonus member content: Erin’s feelings about episode 9.
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March 30, 2024 • 54 mins
We had a BIG reveal on this episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3 Episode 9, and Alex and Matthew are here to talk about it.The reveal was teased in the trailer, and we recorded a bonus member episode on the Star Wars book that is deeply relevant to this part of the story. This week, our bonus content – available to everyone – is an excerpt from that episode.
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March 23, 2024 • 43 mins
Sometimes Matthew runs a tight ship, keeping the discussion moving along with the occasional tangent for education, edification, or entertainment thrown in.Today was not that day. With Matthew's video not working, and thus being unable to give his two co-hosts the "don't make me turn this podcast around" face, things went a bit off the rails. Erin showcases her Mystique cosplay, Matthew sings, Alex sows chaos, and amidst the lively...
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March 21, 2024 • 47 mins
Regular guest and clone expert Danielle, aka "Written in the Star Wars," joins me to discuss the first seven episodes of Season 3 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, with a particular focus on the return of Rex and Wolfe.
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March 16, 2024 • 44 mins
Erin, Alex, and Matthew dive into Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episodes 6-7.Bonus Content: Discussion of "Not for Nothing," by Mur Lafferty, the next story in Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View: A New Hope.Bonus Content: Matthew's internet died, leaving Erin and Alex talking into hot mics for 10 minutes.
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March 9, 2024 • 31 mins
Matthew is out this week, but Erin and Alex have all the hot takes on Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 5, titled "The Return."The duo delves into the dynamics between Hunter and Crosshair — exploring the complexities of their brotherhood — and discusses Wrecker's unique knack for uniting the team. They also ponder over why the Bad Batch could really use a pet.Members: don't miss our bonus segment on "The Luckless Rodian,...
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March 2, 2024 • 54 mins
Can Omega and Crosshair find a way to work together? What has Alex so excited about Project Necromancer? Can our hosts stick to this episode without diving into a discussion of Saw Gerrera, Andor, the ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ way to fight the empire, and events in our own world? (That one is clearly a "no.")We continue our journey along with Crosshair, Omega, Hunter, Wrecker, and the rest of our favorites in our coverage of Star Wars: Th...
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February 24, 2024 • 63 mins
Join hosts Matthew Fox and Erin McGowan as they dive deep into the first three episodes of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, season three. They analyze key plot points, discuss character arcs and development, explore major themes, and speculate on what's to come in the rest of the season. Whether you're a diehard Star Wars fan or just enjoy compelling storytelling, this episode offers insight that will leave you eagerly anticipating the ne...
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February 20, 2024 • 80 mins
It’s Erin’s world - we’re just living in it! With Matthew and Alex unavailable, Erin McGowan (Lady Tano Presents) goes over the key characters and plot points of Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 2 and all the reasons she's so excited for the upcoming season 3. Her mini episode leads into a rebroadcast of our The Bad Batch Season 2 Wrap Up episode we did after the last season finished.Whether you're a diehard Batcher, or you've never...
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February 15, 2024 • 95 mins
Could the Galactic Republic have just let the Separatists go? Is Padawan Anakin a romantic figure or a walking red flag? Does Jango Fett get a bad rap, and can we find things in this movie to love, and how freaking cool were seismic charges?Alex, Erin, & Matthew dive into Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. We explore the above questions and more, including:Was Count Dooku right in what he said to Obi-Wan Kenobi? Did ...
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February 8, 2024 • 83 mins
Join hosts Erin McGowan, Alex Kormann, and Matthew Fox as they discuss Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. What was our first viewing of the movie like? How have our feelings on it changed over the years? We discuss what we liked and what didn’t work for us, how the movie fit into the version of the past the Original Trilogy paints, and then dive into ethical questions such as the nature of the Force, was Qui-Gon Jinn wrong ...
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February 1, 2024 • 64 mins
Join host Matthew Fox and guests Riki Hayashi and Sarah Hayashi as we discuss the Star Wars Rebels series finale, "Family Reunion and Farewell." They explore the events of the last episode, analyze key character arcs, praise the show's found family theme, and share their thoughts on what makes it a satisfying conclusion.
- Overview of the finale's plot wrapping up the Lothal storyline and showing where the characters end up 5 year...
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January 25, 2024 • 52 mins
We wrap up our discussion of the Star Wars original trilogy—things we noticed, favorite characters and storylines, issues, and parts of which we want more.Key Discussion Points
- Our greater appreciation for the original trilogy and characters like Han, Luke, and Leia after analyzing them more closely as adults
- We examine issues around the "Slave Leia" outfit and the need for more diversity in the original trilogy casts
- Lucas was a ...
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January 24, 2024 • 28 mins
The first trailer for season three of Star Wars: The Bad Batch is live, and Alex Kormann joins me to talk about it!Stay tuned for episode coverage of Hunter, Wrecker, Echo, Crosshair, and Omega, starting in February.
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January 18, 2024 • 36 mins
With Matthew delayed by Midwest weather, Alex & Erin dive into some fan questions about Return of the Jedi, the debate over slave/Jabba's slayer Leia, and Alex's continued efforts to work Revenge of the Sith into every conversation possible!Bonus content for members, hear Erin gives her version of a Krayt Dragon roar, while they talk about "Rites," by John Jackson Miller, a short story in From a Certain Point of View: A New Hop...
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January 11, 2024 • 54 mins
This week Matthew and Riki discuss two pivotal episodes from season 4 of Star Wars Rebels. In episode 13, "A World Between Worlds," we're introduced to a mystical realm that connects all of time and space in the Star Wars universe. Ezra is able to pull Ahsoka from her fateful duel with Darth Vader in this mystical world between worlds. While captivating visually, Matthew and Riki have some concerns about introducing this level of p...
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January 4, 2024 • 56 mins
Join hosts Matthew Fox and Erin McGowan, plus regular guest Danielle (Written in the Star Wars), as they recap an exciting year in the Star Wars galaxy! The trio of fans reflects on standout moments from new shows, books, comics and more in 2023.Disney+ series like Ahsoka and The Mandalorian deliver compelling new characters and long-awaited live action appearances. The subtle bonds between Ahsoka and Sabine resonate, while shifty ...
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