Secrets of Star Wars

Dive into the symbolism, real-life stories, Easter eggs, and art of Visions Season 2 episodes "In the Stars" and "I Am Your Mother" with Angela Sealana, Josh Beeghley, and professional artist Kathryn Laffrey. The post Visions, Ep. 12 & 13 – In the Stars & I Am Your Mother appeared first on StarQuest Media.

"If once you start down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny." The start of Visions season 2 explores the beginning and ending of that dark path. Robert King, Chris Hagen, Kathryn Laffrey, and Patrick Mason explore the imprisoning promises of Sith and sin - as well as the hope for freedom from its slavery. The post Visions, Ep. 10 & 11 – Sith & Screecher’s Reach appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Bad Batch Season 2 finale revealed connections between Tech & Crosshair to pay off in Season 3! Robert King, Angela Sealana & Josh Beeghley discuss this, the Empire's motivations, the nature of love and sacrifice, and more! The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 31 & 32: The Summit & Plan 99 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Echo and Gregor to the rescue! The Bad Batch at a crossroads! Crosshair at Dr. Hemlock’s mercy! Jon Koral, Robert King, and Mike Creavey take a close look at “Tipping Point." They also discuss the demise of Disney's Galactic Starcruiser resorts and Jon's experiences with it. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 30: Tipping Point appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Think 'Pabu' was just a fluff episode? Think again! Dive into this multi-course feast of Easter eggs and character development with Angela Sealana, Kathryn Laffrey & Josh Beeghley. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 29: Pabu appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Uncover how The Bad Batch creators told a multi-layered story using art, sound design, character interaction and more while, as Angela Sealana and Ryan Nafziger discuss, exploring complex ethical situations. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 28: The Outpost appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Back to the Bad Batch! Our Heroes deal with the horrors of a cloned Zillo Beast, while the ominous Dr. Hemlock coerces Nala Se. Kathryn Laffrey, Jon Koral, and Robert King discuss the story and explore where one finds the moral conviction to do what's right. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 27: Metamorphosis appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Did you catch the Biblical & religious connections in The Mandalorian season 3 finale? Angela Sealana, Patrick Mason and Kathryn Laffrey uncover these deeper layers for you - and have fun doing it! The post The Mandalorian, Ch. 24: The Return appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Moff Gideon returns along with some epic surprises and intense speculation abounds! Josh Beeghley, Robert King, Fr. Geoff Horton, and Mike Creavey deep-dive into this exciting Mandalorian Season 3 penultimate episode. The post The Mandalorian, Ch. 23: The Spies appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Star-crossed lovers, star cameos, and startling power dynamics! Din plays both good cop and bad cop, and Bo-Katan reclaims the Darksaber! Robert King, Jason Eugea, and Josh Beeghley examine the implications of royal democracies and the meaning of forgiveness. The post The Mandalorian, Ch. 22: Guns for Hire appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Arrgh, matey! Find hidden treasures in the latest Mandalorian episode "The Pirate" with Angela Sealana, Jon Koral, Kathryn Laffrey & Josh Beeghley: Easter eggs, plot theories, even Biblical figures mirrored in the Covert. The post The Mandalorian, Ch. 21: The Pirate appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Mandalorian boot camp, giant flying dinosaur babies, Bo-Katan’s new signet, and Grogu’s Jedi Temple escape all in one episode! Kathryn Laffrey, Patrick Mason, and Mike Creavey dive into this exciting Mandalorian episode that featured a notable cameo.. The post The Mandalorian, Ch. 20: The Foundling appeared first on StarQuest Media.

While Din and Bo-Katan arise from the living waters, Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, Jason Eugea, and Jon Koral catch up with Dr. Pershing in his search for redemption in a New Republic with echoes of the old Empire and Children of the Watch preserving their traditions. The post The Mandalorian, Ch. 19: The Convert appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Why are The Mandalorian 'living waters' so pivotal? Dive into the deeper meanings with Angela Sealana, Andrew Hermiz, Kathryn Laffrey & Jason Eugea as they discuss Din's faith, Bo Katan's lack of faith, and R5D4's pivotal contribution to Star Wars. The post The Mandalorian, Ch. 18: The Mines of Mandalore appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Purrgils, Anzellans, and pirate kings, OH MY! The Mandalorian is back, and the Season 3 premiere did not disappoint. Joshua Beeghley, Patrick Mason, Fr. Geoff Horton, and Mike Creavey take a deep-dive into this episode. The post The Mandalorian, Ch. 17: The Apostate appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Bad Batch retrieve their ship in a mash-up of Oliver Twist, A-Team, and Temple of Doom! Kathryn Laffrey, Joshua Beeghley, and Robert King discuss the dignity of work and workers, comfort-food hijinks versus plot-driven drama, and whether Omega is really as good as she seems. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 26: Retrieval appeared first on StarQuest Media.

When the Bad Batch get stranded, will they be able to overcome their shortcomings and figure things out on their own? Joshua Beeghley, Jason Eugea, and Robert King look at the characters' growth in maturity, as well as where the Batch fits into the larger Star Wars universe. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 25: The Crossing appeared first on StarQuest Media.

When Star Wars returns to Coruscant, there is no shortage of intrigue and suspense! Kathryn Laffrey, Jason Eugea, and Mike Creavey for a deep-dive into this two-part outstanding Bad Batch arc, which explores the humanity of the clones. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 23 & 24: The Clone Conspiracy & Truth and Consequences appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Bad Batch go to Kashyyyk and encounter a familiar face from Clone Wars. Robert King, Ryan Nafziger, and Jon Koral discuss the return of Gungi, Wookie culture, and whether the show is hinting at whether Omega is Force sensitive. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 22: Tribe appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Will The Bad Batch have a romance in the future? Angela Sealana, Mike Denz, and Josh Beeghley discuss this plus Indiana Jones and more movie references in the latest episode. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 21: Entombed appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What direction will The Bad Batch be taking? Who is Tech becoming? Angela Sealana, Kathryn Laffrey & Ryan Nafziger explore the deeper Star Wars themes and questions behind the colorful fun of "Faster." The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 20: Faster appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Crosshair alone! Robert King, Joshua Beeghley, and Jon Koral discuss the latest episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, which focuses on Crosshair, who remains separated from his brothers and all the other clones, in part by his strict adherence to what he sees as his duty to follow orders. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 19: The Solitary Clone appeared first on StarQuest Media.

They’re BAAACK! Join Kathryn Laffrey, Ryan Nafziger, Chris Hagen, and host Mike Creavey for a breakdown of the thrilling first two episodes of Bad Batch season 2, including changes in Omega, where the Batch is going; and what's going to happen to all the clones. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 17 & 18: Spoils of War and Ruins of War appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It’s New Year’s Resolution time… IN THAT GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY! Join Jason Eugea and Mike Creavey for some fun speculation about what kinds of resolutions some iconic Star Wars characters should take on this year. The post Star Wars Characters’ New Year’s resolutions appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is Ahsoka Tano greater than a Jedi Master? Kathryn Laffrey and Robert King look at the episodes of Tales of the Jedi focused on Ahsoka, exploring how the love of her family gave her a compassion and a power greater than Jedi or Sith. The post Tales of the Jedi: Ahsoka appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Who is this Jedi turned Sith? Andrew Hermiz and Josh Beeghley look at the Tales of the Jedi series look at Count Dooku, which explores how a Jedi master could turn from the Light side and throw in with Darth Sidious. The post Tales of the Jedi: Count Dooku appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Dom Bettinelli, CEO of StarQuest, has a special Advent and Christmas greetings for all listeners and an important message about the mission of StarQuest. The post Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

How did Maarva echo God? Is freedom natural? Explore layers of the Star Wars Andor Season 1 finale from a religious & philosophical fan's point of view, with Angela Sealana, Robert King, and Jason Eugea. The post Andor, Ep. 12: Rix Road appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is Andor too dark to be Star Wars? Angela Sealana, Patrick Mason & Ryan Nafziger explore the moral and spiritual side of episode 11, with laughs for good measure. The post Andor, Ep. 11: Daughter of Ferrix appeared first on StarQuest Media.

ONE WAY OUT! Mike Creavey, Josh Beeghley, Robert King, and Fr. Geoff Horton unpack the action-packed, edge-of-your-seat episode 10 of Andor. Are some sacrifices off limits or is anything worth sacrificing in the name of the Rebellion? The post Andor, Ep. 10: One Way Out appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Art, philosophy, and theology in Star Wars Andor? Explore hidden themes of light, shadow, and beyond with Angela Sealana, Kathryn Laffrey, Jon Koral & Mike Denz. The post Andor, Ep. 9: Nobody’s Listening appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Shawshank in Star Wars? Mike Creavey, Josh Beeghley, Jason Eugea, and Kathryn Laffrey discuss episode 8 of Andor, comparing it to Shawshank Redemption and talking about Andy Serkis and Forest Whitaker's guest roles. The post Andor, Ep. 8: Narkina 5 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What is the nature of the Rebellion? Andrew Hermiz, Mike Denz, Ryan Nafziger, and Joshua Beeghley discuss Episode 7 and the unfolding of the early stages of the Rebellion against the Empire, incuding the different moral strains of the resistance. The post Andor, Ep. 7: Announcement appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Action! Andrew Hermiz, Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Fr. Geoff Horton discuss the latest episode of Andor, how it kicked into high gear with action; the complex morality of the Rebellion; and the surprising depth to all the characters. The post Andor, Ep. 6: The Eye appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Axe Forgets. Angela Sealana, Andrew Hermiz & Brandon Manderson welcome Fr. Geoff Horton to the crew as they explore this deceptively "slow" Andor episode's deep layers. The post Andor, Ep. 5: The Axe Forgets appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is no one safe? Dive into Episode 4 of Andor and its complexity of characters, trust issues, and relationships, as Angela Sealana, Jason Eugea and Patrick Mason discuss. The post Andor, Ep. 4: Aldhani appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Andor is back! Andrew Hermiz, Robert King, and Brandon Manderson discuss the first three episodes of the new Andor series; it's darker, grittier tone; and the interesting moral gray areas that the character is already exploring. The post Andor, Episodes 1-3 appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The 9/11 anniversary has left Mike Creavey, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Mike Denz in a reflective mood to consider heroes and heroism in Star Wars and what really makes someone a hero. In the end, they some obvious and not-so-obvious heroes throughout the saga. The post What is a Hero? appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Master & Apprentice, combat training, and proverbs!? We deep-dive in Star Wars' fascinating approach to the reality of learning with real-life teacher Mike Creavey and host Angela Sealana. The post Back to School in Star Wars appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What's up next? Andrew Hermiz and Angela Sealana look to the future of Star Wars as they discuss all the upcoming series and movies, what they hope to see and what we can expect; and then what may still be in the wings, waiting to be revealed. The post Looking Into the Future of Star Wars appeared first on StarQuest Media.

With the new Andor series around the corner, Mike Creavey, Mike Denz, and Thomas Sanjurjo return to Rogue One for a deep dive into this Star Wars Story, including why this movie is often ranked at the top of some people's Star Wars lists. The post Deep Dive into Rogue One appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Marc Thompson! Fr. Andrew, Mike C., and Mike D. sit down with Marc Thompson who narrates many of the Star Wars audiobooks and was also in Star Wars: Visions. They discuss his history with Star Wars, what themes resonate with him, and what lessons he has learned from his work in Star Wars. The post Marc Thompson appeared first on StarQuest Media.

It's summer and a perfect time to bring Star Wars to others. Andrew Hermiz and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss how they introduce others to their love for the galaxy far, far, away. Plus, some fun SW-activities and games to do with other fans, including cooking SW food. The post Share Star Wars Summer Fun appeared first on StarQuest Media.

We connect Star Wars: A New Hope with the Kenobi finale! Angela Sealana, Mike Creavey & Mike Denz uncover Part VI's themes and character development; some of which we didn't see coming. The post Obi-wan Kenobi, Part VI appeared first on StarQuest Media.

For the penultimate episode of Kenobi, Mike Creavey, Angela Sealana, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the themes of mercy, sacrifice, pride, and vengeance and how Reva and Kenobi show two sides of the fallout of Order 66, plus the promise of redemption. The post Obi-wan Kenobi, Part V appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Leia is captured ... again! Dom, Mike C., Mike D., Angela, Andrew, and Thomas discuss the parallels to A New Hope; how young Leia is growing on them; and why this is a story of Kenobi's healing from betrayal and failure. The post Obi-wan Kenobi, Part IV appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Confrontation! Thomas Sanjurjo, Mike Creavey, and Mike Denz discuss Part IIi of the Kenobi series, including that duel, but also wonder if this series undermines other parts of canon, if Vader is too brutal, and how those tunnels work. The post Obi-wan Kenobi, Part III appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Kenobi! Dom Bettinelli, Isabella Bettinelli, Mike Denz, and Thomas Sanjurjo discuss the plethora of announcements at Star Wars Celebration and then dive into the first two episodes of the new Kenobi series. The post Obi-Wan Kenobi, Parts I and II appeared first on StarQuest Media.

John Jackson Miller! Fr. Andrew, Angela, and Mike sit down with the author and discuss his many writings from comics to novels in the Star Wars universe and other franchises! They also discuss the deeper philosophical implications of the Force and how it relates to Obi-Wan and the larger galaxy. The post John Jackson Miller appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Despite Imperial jamming, Fr. Andrew, Angela, Thomas, and Mike, plus Andrew H from Galaxy's Edge, celebrated Star Wars Day with a YouTube live stream, including audience questions, show and tell, and discussion of the upcoming Kenobi series. The post May the Fourth LIVE 2022 appeared first on StarQuest Media.