A Complicated Profession: "Star Wars" on TV

What a difference half a season makes. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony reconvene to discuss the end of season two of The Bad Batch, including finding your direction, heartbreaking loss, and more than a few bizarre digressions. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Remember all those things from earlier in the season? Turns out they were important, and your Star Wars pals, Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to discuss how they come together in the latest episode of The Mandalorian. We talk inefficient bureaucrats, Mandalorian relocation, and surprise cameos. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Don’t leave your foundlings unprotected! Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss the latest episode of The Mandalorian, including awkward shower rituals, dragon extortion schemes, and fan-serving flashbacks. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Are you harboring any feelings of resentment to the New Republic? Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss the latest episode of The Mandalorian, including in-flight movies, moping castles, and halfway houses for recovering Imperials. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Remember that thing that was so important last week? Just…don’t worry about it. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat reconvene to discuss the last episode of The Mandalorian, including questionable pacing, fast quests, and why you should always doff your armor before taking a dip. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Mando’s back, and so are your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat. We break down the third season’s premiere, discussing the puzzling place of The Book of Boba Fett, Greef Karga’s amazing droid retinue, and how much table-setting you can do before you need to sit down and eat. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

The new season of The Bad Batch welcomes back some familiar faces, including your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat, who are here to round up the first half’s eight episodes. We talk expensive animation, tonal whiplash, and how to put the ‘care’ in ‘characters.’ <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Everything comes to a head on Ferrix in the season finale of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss counterpoints, how rebellions start, and what might be in store for season two. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

In the penultimate episode of Andor’s first season, everybody decides to go to Ferrix. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss Cassian making good decisions, a very Star Wars-y space battle, and whether Luthen is more than he seems. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

If you were wondering when Andor would hit the gas pedal, buckle in. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down the latest episode: Is Cassian stepping up to leadership? Will Mon Mother consider an indecent proposal? And what drives Luthen Rael? Just two episodes left to go! <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Well, we hope you’re listening to this week’s episode as your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony break down the latest episode of Andor. Did Meero turn a corner? What happened on level 2? And what is up with Syril Karn? <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Cassian lands in prison in this week’s episode of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and a triumphantly returned Tony delve into the Empire’s dehumanizing tactics, Luthen and Saw’s banter, and of course, squigs. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

In the aftermath of the Aldahani heist, the Empire is buckling down on this week’s episode of Andor. Your Star Wars pals Dan and Kat talk about how you can’t run away from trouble, what the Rebellion has in store for Cassian, and Syril Karn’s favorite cereal. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

It’s high time for a heist on this week’s episode of Andor and your Star Wars pals Dan and Kat are here to break it all down: the tension, the casualties, and the little details that add color to the world. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

The slow burn continues on this week’s Andor as tension builds ahead of the operation. We discuss the show’s understated style, shooting on location, and, of course, the pettiness of Imperial bureaucracy. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Cassian is drawn into the cause in the latest episode of Andor and we discuss what makes him such an attractive recruit, what’s up with Luthen’s closet, and why Imperial bureaucracy is such a delight. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

A new Star Wars TV show means the return of your faithful Star Wars pals. Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss the first three episodes of Andor: why is Cassian such a mooch? Is it a bad sign that you tailor your own uniform? Is this the first Star Wars show with a calendar? <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

As Obi-Wan Kenobi draws to a close, your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss what to take away from the show. Why can’t Obi-Wan and Vader leave each other alone? Does it provide a satisfying conclusion? And which characters do we want to see more from? Plus, we address several pieces of listener mail. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

With the penultimate installment of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the books, your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat assess intermittent flashbacks, muddled blocking, expected and unexpected betrayals, and the effective arc of Obi-Wan. Plus, we speculate about where it all ends while listener mail has us confront the strategy of inevitable remakes. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

If this week’s episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi felt a little like a video game, there’s a reason for that. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss Imperial architecture, poor security protocols, and the economics of stormtrooper armor. Plus, we cover a slew of listener mail! <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Obi-Wan’s having a rough time of it in this week’s episode. Your Star Wars friends Dan, Tony, and Kat discuss an unlikely transport driver, Obi-Wan’s trauma, and why you really shouldn’t be gunning for Grand Inquisitor. We also answer some listener mail! <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

A new Disney+ Star Wars show means a return for your favorite Star Wars podcast, and Dan, Tony, and Kat are back to discuss Ewan McGregor’s return to his Jedi robes in Obi-Wan Kenobi. We see how our predictions play out, get some welcome twists, and discuss the dreariness of day jobs and commuting. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

It all ends up here: in four battle scenes strung together. It’s the season (or series?) finale of The Book of Boba Fett and Dan, Tony, and Kat break it down. We get a whole lot of stuff here, including a Western, a war movie, and a…kaiju battle? Then we spin some conspiracy theories about what second season might look like. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Meanwhile, two shows over… We’re back to cover the latest episode of The Book of Boba Fett…or is it The Mandalorian…or is it Jedi Academy? Also, Boba Fett technically makes an appearance. We’ve got a lot of questions this week, and not all of them are going to get answered. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

I heard you liked Mandalorian bounty hunter shows, so I put a Mandalorian bounty hunter show in your Mandalorian bounty hunter show. It’s episode five of The Book of Boba Fett—or is it The Mandalorian?—and we discuss putting weapons in your checked baggage, whether or not this is the way, and the surprising return of a certain interjection. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Our flashbacks wrap up in this week’s episode of The Book of Boba Fett, and your Star Wars pals convene to discuss Boba’s finally unveiled motivations, the soul of a Wookiee, and whether this show has a code. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Sometimes a man just wants to ride his rancor in peace. We’re back to discuss episode three of the Book of Boba Fett, and continuing to wonder why the galaxy’s best bounty hunter wants this job, explore the economics of Tatooine, and figure out who exactly the villain is. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

We delve deeper into Boba’s history this week, learning about his time among the Tuskans robbing space trains and having lizard-induced hallucinations. But in the present, Boba’s motivations are still murky and he’s continuing to not do great as a would-be crime lord. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

The galaxy’s most feared bounty hunter is making a career change and we’ve assembled a crack panel of experts to break it down. We discuss whether Boba Fett really wants to be a manger, whether he’s any good at being a crime lord, and if he’s actually cool. Plus, the Jawa-centric show we never got. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

It’s the end of Kamino and the end of season one of The Bad Batch! Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar wrap up this final installment, discussing how much agency clones actually have, Crosshair’s relationship with the rest of his squad, and a visit to Conspiracy Corner for what season two may bring. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

Everything’s about to go down on Kamino in the penultimate installment of The Bad Batch’s inaugural season. Your friendly neighborhood Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to break it down, discussing Crosshair’s bad plan, the Bad Batch’s worse plan, and what to do with an obsolete clone army. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

This week, the Bad Batch meet their replacements. Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar break down the latest episode, discussing the influences of the original trilogy, the longevity of clones in Imperial service, and when to stun. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

It’s a sort of heist in this week’s episode of The Bad Batch. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss confusing geography, missed beats, and when your crime lords are too normal. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

And now, the thrilling conclusion! This week’s episode of The Bad Batch picks up hot on the heels of last week’s, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to discuss the Bad Batch’s evolving motivations, Omega’s strategic prowess, and how exactly the clones’ programming works (or doesn’t). <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

What do you call a planted pilot for a show that already exists? The latest episode of The Bad Batch, apparently. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar take a close look at Ryloth this week, discussing attempted assassinations, cameos by your lead characters, and the nature of Dave Filoni’s subsection of the Star Wars universe. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

Separatists, they’re not so different from us! In the latest episode, the Bad Batch take on a rescue mission that raises some questions—without really answering them. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss why stunning is in this season, all of our loose plot threads, and what exactly Omega’s strategy superpower means. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

Omega finds herself caught between two bounty hunters this week, with the Bad Batch largely out of the picture. Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap the episode, with a jaunt to Clone Corner, discussions of the bounty hunter code, and a new Kaminoan that you should get very attached to. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

This week, the Bad Batch find themselves in a (scrap)heap of trouble, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to break it down. Metaphorically. We discuss wearing out your welcome, garbage planets, and…Westerns? <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

A fan favorite returns on this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss corporate synergy, tying up plot threads, and the amazing backstory of space rats. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

This week, the Bad Batch runs into some old friends—and possibly some new ones? Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap the latest episode of The Bad Batch and discuss the larger galactic conflict on the way, some fast-moving changes, and Omega’s status on the team. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

If you’re going to take on a squad of special forces clones, be sure to bring a dragon. That’s the moral of this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, which your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap on our latest installment. We discuss a creature cameo, representing civilizations, and curating the expanded universe. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

This week, a familiar bounty hunter is on the team’s trail. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap the latest episode of The Bad Batch, including how many times you can pretend your friend is a droid, bribery as a social skill, and the Star Wars settings where we feel most at home. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

It’s a dark week for The Bad Batch, though that could mainly be the lighting. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to discuss the latest episode, including whether a headache can be foreshadowing, surprisingly compelling sub-plots, and the ecology of a deserted moon. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

Where do a bunch of wanted clones go? To another wanted clone, of course. Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar return to cover the second episode of The Bad Batch and discuss whether you should drag a child along when your lives are constantly in danger, the rapid ascent of authoritarianism, and if there are, in fact, more than seven people in this universe. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

A Complicated Profession returns to cover the latest Star Wars television series, The Bad Batch. Dan Moren is joined by co-host Tony Sindelar to discuss the show’s connections to The Clone Wars, the untrodden ground of this period in Star Wars history, and where this series may take us. <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh with Tony Sindelar.</p>

A Complicated Profession is expanding to cover all your favorite Star Wars shows from a galaxy far, far away. Join us for new episodes, starting May 4th! <p>Dan Moren, Tony Sindelar and Kat Benesh.</p>

Season two of The Mandalorian wraps up with a few surprises…and more than a few questions about the future. Host Dan Moren is joined by very special guest Kat Benesh to discuss the Empire’s workplace safety requirements, season two’s wider world, and where we go from here. <p>Host Dan Moren with K Benesh.</p>

It’s a break-in with a familiar face this week on The Mandalorian, and host Dan Moren welcomes special guests Jason Tocci and Genevieve Tocci to discuss a fight scene with a problematic edge, why min/maxing your stats is dangerous, and the moment that Mando became a dad. <p>Host Dan Moren with Jason Tocci and Genevieve Tocci.</p>

Tragedy abounds this week on The Mandalorian, as we ramp up to the end of season two. Host Dan Moren is joined by special guest Chip Sudderth to discuss the characterization of a storied (but rarely glimpsed) character, honor among thieves, and the many mistakes of Mando. <p>Host Dan Moren with Chip Sudderth.</p>

It’s a big episode of The Mandalorian this week as several familiar names (and one brand new name!) are dropped, which means it’s a big episode of A Complicated Profession. Kelly Guimont joins host Dan Moren to discuss the bad habits we learn from our teachers, side quests aplenty, and all the questions we need answered. <p>Host Dan Moren with Kelly Guimont.</p>