Episode LXV - Mando and the Force
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It's the Eve of Mando Season 2! This week I dive into the question, why doesn't Din Djarin know about the Force or the Jedi? I revisit some real-world resonances with the retreat of Faith and Jedi from the Galaxy, and also explore what it might mean for Din and The Child to rediscover this heritage. For the Pull List, I touch on Dune: House Atreides #1, Engineward #4 and Bounty Hunters #6. Thanks for listening, and MTFBWY! Follow me on Twitter and Instagram
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