SSW213: We’re going way back to the 1985 animated series Star Wars Ewoks. Thomas Salerno and Kathryn Laffrey discuss Ewoks’ place in Star Wars from their controversial origin in Return of the Jedi to lighthearted adventures in the cartoon, and reflect on their favorite characters and moments from the series.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a...

SSW212: Before Clone Wars there was the classic 1985 animated series Star Wars Droids. Thomas Salerno and Patrick Mason discuss its nostalgic appeal, unique characters, humor, and themes like C3PO’s quest for a worthy master and some 80s=style moral lessons.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:*...

SSW211: A key element of Star Wars fandom are the costumes and cosplayers. Robert King, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Thomas Salerno discuss the thematic roles of costumes; the evolution of costumes; the influence of Joseph Campbell, and cosplay experiences.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:*...

SSW210: Dive into the world of Star Wars video games. Patrick Mason, Ryan Nafziger, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the evolution and history of the games and their significance, as well as their gaming backgrounds and favorites.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on Apple...

SSW209: Darth Jar Jar?! Kathryn Laffrey, Jon Koral, and Dom Bettinelli discuss Star Wars LEGO: Rebuild the Galaxy, including the themes of the contrast between light and dark; how characters changed in this re-imagined galaxy; and how it reflects on the original Star Wars story.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links...

SSW208: How many times have R2-D2 & C-3P0 saved the day? Angela Sealana, Robert King, and Thomas Salerno re-live classic & new #StarWars highlights, discussing what makes the comedic duo so beloved in storytelling history.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on Apple...

SSW207: A Jedi who became an Inquisitor and then something else. Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Thomas Salerno discuss Barriss Offee’s story, her motivations, her disillusionment with the Jedi, and her path back to peace and the light.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on...

SSW206: Who is Morgan Elsbeth? Angela Sealana, Patrick Mason, and Kathryn Laffrey discuss her Tales of the Empire story and the hidden layers of art, music, psychology, theology, Star Wars Legends and more that it contains.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts...

SSW205: Corruption! Thomas Salerno, Robert King, and Patrick Mason discuss the finale of The Acolyte and its themes of ambition, betrayal, and moral complexity, including the portrayal of the Jedi order as flawed and corrupt. Is this the show we’d hoped for? Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give...

SSW204: What connects the overall Star Wars saga with The Acolyte’s long-anticipated “Choice”? Angela Sealana, Jon Koral, and Thomas Salerno reflect on new & classic characters’ intentions, pride, fear & manipulation as they review the episode. Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give...

SSW203: Teach/Corrupt: Love/hate? Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Patrick Mason discuss their struggles with this series, while delving into its themes of corruption, manipulation, and the struggle of light v. dark. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Leave us a review on...

SSW202: The Stranger appears! Robert King and Jon Koral discuss the latest episode of The Acolyte the shocking deaths; the brutality and nuanced portrayal of darkness in the Stranger; and evolving relationship between Osha and Mae. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: * Leave us a...

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SSW201: Who is the Master? Who is the Acolyte? Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason explore the character dynamics between the twin sisters; as well as themes of destiny, power, and corruption of institutions, with parallels from Arthurian legends. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...

SSW200: Flashback to Osha and Mae’s childhood in The Acolyte’s 3rd episode. Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Jon Koral explore the spirituality of the Jedi versus the Witches of Brendok and the themes of community, individualism, and the Body of Christ. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...

SSW199: The Acolyte is here and Thomas Salerno, Angela Sealana, Robert King, and Mike Creavey dive into the first 2 episodes, praising the new characters, world-building and the show’s Star Wars feel and discuss the themes of faith, forgiveness, and justice. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...

SSW198: Explore virtue and vice in Star Wars with Angela Sealana, Andrew Hermiz, and Robert King, as they discuss characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, highlighting their roles in the battle between good and evil, and virtues embodied by figures like Chirrut Imwe, Cassian Andor, and Rey in the timeless struggle between light and darkness, underscoring how they aid in understanding human nature and real-world challenges. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by...

SSW197: Did your favorites make our Top 10 Star Wars Characters list? Join Mike Creavey, Angela Sealana & Thomas Salerno as they create their list in real-time with some surprising inclusions and omissions as well as some honorable mentions. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: *...

SSW196: The end! Thomas Salerno, Jon Koral, and Kathryn Laffrey discuss the series finale of the Bad Batch. Did it live up to expectations? What about loose. threads? They also discuss Hunter’s fatherly role, Crosshair’s redemption, and Omega’s maturity. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...

SSW195: The penultimate episode! Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jon Koral discuss this Bad Batch story setting the stage for the finale, including the hanging threads; the evolution of Echo; and questions about Emerie’s and Crosshair’s loyalty. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...

SSW194: Nearing the end. Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Jon Koral discuss the ante-penultimate episode of The Bad Batch and discuss the child-warrior Omega, loss of innocence, and the complexity of her role in the story; possible redemption for villains; and the ethical complexity of Star Wars. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at...

SSW193: Juggernaut! Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Ryan Nafziger discuss this action-packed episode, the return of the Batch to warrior form; Omega’s heroic sacrifice and her moral calculus; Emerie’s moral struggle; and the return of Rampart. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this episode: *...

SSW192: Bad Batch enters darker storytelling territory, and Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Josh Beeghley discuss the return of Ventress; Emerie facing dehumanization and abuse of power; and Omega’s choice of sacrifice herself to save her brothers. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today? Links for this...

SSW191: Getting answers is never easy for the Bad Batch. Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Thomas Salerno discuss the Batch’s negotiations for answers about Omega with frenemy Fennec Shand and Crosshairs search for answers on his shaky hand and uncover some surprising insights. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give...