Secrets of Star Wars

Spectre 2, Hera Syndulla! Fr. Andrew, Angela, Thomas, and Mike talk about the leader of the Ghost crew from Rebels; how Hera's leadership is very authentically and relatably maternal; and how she grows in her relationships with her crew and helps them grow too and why this is important. The post Hera Syndulla appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Darth Jar Jar! Fr. Andrew, Thomas, and Mike discuss the most sinister Sith Lord of all time, Jar Jar Binks. They talk about all the surprising evidence that reveals Jar Jar not as the harmless Gungan we all thought, but truly the master manipulator behind everything in the Star Wars Saga. The post Darth Jar Jar Binks appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Is Qui-Gon Jinn the truest Jedi in the saga? Is he the most underrated by Star Wars fans? Angela Sealana and Mike Creavey discuss everything about Obiwan's Master, what makes him a hero, and about his fatal flaws as well. The post Qui-Gon Jinn appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Who's the coolest scoundrel in the galaxy? Mike Creavey, Angela Sealana, and Andrew Hermiz discus Lando Calrissian, including whether he's a hero or not, and how this character evolves over the course of the movies--from Solo to Rise of Skywalker. The post Lando Calrissian appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Do or do not, there is no try! Fr. Andrew, Angela, and Thomas don't just try to talk about Yoda, they do! They discuss his vast life and role as mentor, but also his flaws. They also share many of the nuggets of wisdom he provides and connect many of them to our own lives. The post Yoda appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Never underestimate the power of the Dark Side! Fr. Andrew, Andrew H., Angela, and Mike talk about the tragic hero Anakin Skywalker, and his transition to the most iconic villain in movies. They discuss how relatable he is through the prequels, what we can learn from him and how his character arc tackles deep issues like free will vs. fate and whether redemption is possible. The post Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Execute Order 66! Fr. Andrew, Angela, Mike, and Andrew H. talk all things Emperor Palpatine, from his character and personality (his Dark Triad of Personality), to what lessons he can teach us (especially about our own fight against evil since Palpatine parallels Satan in the spiritual life), to what moments in his vast life were our favorites. The post Emperor Palpatine appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Life Day! Fr. Andrew, Angela, Thomas, Mike, and Andrew celebrate Life day with a special Holiday Episode. They talk about their favorite Star Wars Christmas traditions, laugh through all the fun of the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, and they share some surprise gifts for the listeners! Happy Life Day! The post It’s A Wonderful Life Day appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Luke Skywalker! Fr. Andrew, Andrew H., Angela, Thomas, and Mike discuss the awesomeness in the season 2 finale including the implication of the Darksaber; the awesome character journey of all the characters, especially Din; and the epic reveal of Luke Skywalker as the Jedi who has come to train Grogu. The post The Mandalorian, Ch. 16: The Rescue appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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What is Truth? Fr. Andrew and Angela talk about character growth: Din in what it means to be a Mandalorian and removes his armor (figuratively and literally) and Mayfeld as he reveals he believes in objective truth bigger than the Empire's propaganda. The post The Mandalorian, Ch. 15: The Believer appeared first on StarQuest Media.