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Top 10 Facts about THRAWN! Star Wars Explained

Grand Admiral Thrawn was inspired by key historical and fictional figures, like Sherlock Holmes and Alexander the Great. In Timothy Zahn’s original trilogy of Thrawn books, which launched the now defunct Expanded Universe, beginning with Heir to the Empire, the Chiss military genius, was charged with the onerous task of keeping the Empire together after the death of the Emperor and the destruction of the Second Death Star. The only non-human to ever be given the rank of Grand Admiral, he hailed from the Chiss Ascendancy in the Unknown Region. Unlike Darth Vader, Thrawn didn’t use brutality and fear to keep his crew in line, instead the Grand Admiral inspired his underlings with his leadership and vision, and only rarely resorted to violence to maintain discipline. He proved quite the impediment for our heroes, outwitting them at effectively every turn and almost succeeding in restoring the Empire, but was defeated at the very last moment by Rogue squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 202312 min

How the Empire Said Anakin Died During Order 66 - Star Wars Explained

During Order 66, all Jedi needed to die for treason against the Republic. This included Anakin, as well. How did the Empire and the Galaxy say Anakin died during Order 66? Here's the legends answer in a book written by Matthew Stover who wrote the Revenge of the Sith novelization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20235 min

Top 10 Facts About Obi-Wan [CANON ONLY]

Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the coolest characters in Star Wars. Him and Qui-Gon Jinn (his master) made the best duo, until Anakin and Obi-Wan came into the picture (arguably). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 202314 min

All 10 BIG Cameos in Rise of Skywalker You Missed

In Star Wars Episode 9 The Rise of Skywalker, we got many cameos from force ghosts, however, that's not all we got. Here are 10 cameos from famous actors you didn't know were in the film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 202310 min

Vader's Castle is in Episode 9 - Why You Missed it

Star Wars Episode 9 Rise of Skywalker had a lot of cool little easter eggs. Vader's Castle and Mustafar, was definitely one of them! Here's all the new canon info from the Visual Dictionary by Pablo Hidalgo. I wish Kylo went into his Castle, but now that it's all in ruins...I guess this is as good as it gets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 202311 min

Kylo Meets Young Snoke on His Weird Planet [CANON] - Star Wars Explained

We now know that Kylo Ren didn't go to Leia, he went to Snoke's planet to meet a much younger version of his new master Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20234 min

How the Empire Kept the Death Star a SECRET FROM THE GALAXY (CANON) - Star Wars Explained

With a project as big as the Death Star, how did the Empire (Vader and the Emperor) keep the planet killer such a secret? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20235 min

How Luke Learned About ANAKIN'S Death - Star Wars Explained

How did Luke Skywalker find out Anakin Skywalker died? Saving younglings in the Jedi Temple during Order 66, that's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20234 min

How Luke Took his Lightsaber BACK From Vader to Kill him - Star Wars Theory Explains

in Star Wars Return of the Jedi, there was a scene in the dark that we never saw properly...however if I pause the frame, we see exactly what was happening here...and it changes a lot for how you'd look at this ending to Vader and Luke's fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20235 min

How Tarkin Had FULL Control over Darth Vader (CANON) - Star Wars Explained

Did the notorious Grand Moff Tarkin have power and authority over Darth Vader? Did Palpatine grant him this power? Did Vader ever try to kill him with his lightsaber or force choke him? How much authority did he have over Vader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20235 min

How Long can Darth Vader SURVIVE WITHOUT His Suit? - Star Wars Explained

Darth Vader was extremely powerful, however just how powerful was he, without the suit? How long could he survive without all of the machine, rather, just the man, operating? Darth Vader died in Return of the Jedi...but not because he didn't have his mask, there was another reason... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20237 min

How Starkiller Base Was Built So Quickly - Star Wars Explained

In Star Wars The Force Awakens, we saw the newly built Starkiller Base, much like the Death Star with some differences, it comes to question just how this MASSIVE construction was made so 'quickly'? Do you think in The Last Jedi we'll get a new base? Or will they scrap the whole idea and move to Snoke's huge ship? I hope we see Kylo Ren much stronger in this film, and I believe we will soon...Do you think he'll team up with Rey? Will Luke Skywalker show his green lightsaber? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20234 min

How Luke CRASHED a Star Destroyer on Jakku (CANON) - Star Wars Explained

In Star Wars The Force Awakens, we were introduced to the planet Jakku, where we saw a massive Star Destroyer having crash landed. In the canon book Tales of Luke Skywalker, we are told of how he crashed a star destroyer on the planet itself. Could this be the one that we saw, or just one of many? The stories here lead into Star Wars The Last Jedi so I'll definitely be covering as much from the novel as I can before the movie comes out, for you all. Hopefully we'll find some information here about Snoke, Rey and Kylo Ren, along with Luke Skywalker's training after Return of the Jedi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20236 min

How Was Palpatine Captured By General Grievous in Revenge of the Sith? - Star Wars Explained

In Star Wars Revenge of the Sith we all know the opening scene where we see Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Count Dooku fight in front of Palpatine. Where did Palpatine get captured? How did General Grievous capture him? We Sidious controlled everything (including the Senate ;D) so how exactly did Grievous pull this off in front of the Jedi? Let's go back to the old Clone Wars and some novelizations for our answer today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20236 min

How Luke Found Out Anakin Became Darth Vader - Star Wars Explained

Just what did Luke Skywalker know about Darth Vader...or rather...Anakin Skywalker? In today's episode we explore just what Luke saw when cleaning R2-D2...[Legends] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20234 min

How The Clones Impersonated Jedi During Order 66 - Star Wars Explained

In today's episode we examine the novelization and the deleted scene regarding the Clones of the 501'st who wore the robes of Jedi in order to trick all those returning to the Jedi Temple. Enjoy as we learn about this squadron of Clone Troopers and get to watch the deleted clip that was only released many years later in the Blu-Ray saga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20236 min

How Strong Was Stormtrooper Armor? Star Wars Explained

In Star Wars we see Stormtroopers easily die from one single blaster shot, or do they? In this episode we'll go into the origins of their armour, what it was made from, and how certain enemies caused them fatalities or mere injuries. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20237 min

A Big Easter Egg in Star Wars You Might Have Missed - Death Star Fate

In Star Wars Revenge of the Sith we see Anakin Vs Count Dooku. As we goes to recover Obi-Wan Kenobi, Palpatine tells him to leave or they'll never make it. Anakin responds with "His fate will be the same as ours." - George was brilliant when he wrote this in as it helps tie in the following trilogy very nicely if we catch it. Enjoy :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20233 min

How Luke Skywalker Almost Became Darth Vader in Return of the Jedi - Star Wars Explained

Hey guys! Something not too well known that I collected from the old novelization of Return of the Jedi is Luke's thoughts as he enters Emperor Palpatine's throne room. The dark side in his family blood line makes itself eminent in this part of the book and I thought it'd make for a great episode if I could bring it to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 27, 20236 min

George Lucas Fully Explains THE WHILLS (FORCE GODS)

Thank you for listening to today's episode. I hope you have a great day, and I'll catch you in the next one! May the force be with you, ALWAYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202312 min

The Most Controversial Star Wars Debate…

so in star wars at this point we’ve seen so many different deaths of force users, whether it be maul being chopped in half, to Dooku being beheaded, Anakin’s fall to Obi-Wan, or later with Disney how they keep gutting one another and surviving. Rey doing it to Kylo, and Reva being stabbed twice in the gut once as a child by darth vader in the jedi temple and later as an adult by darth vader again, and surviving both times. With all of these deaths, the most controversial one of them all, especially after disney has made their projects, is in regards to Qui-Gon Jinn’s death. Palpatine plucked each string so methodically over the teen and young adult years of Anakin’s life, that by the time it came to trusting the jedi council over him, Anakin lost faith in the Jedi and eventually turned to the dark side in order to save his wife. Believing the false promises of grandeur that palpatine had to offer. Qui-Gon Jinn, while very powerful, wasn’t able to survive his death at the hands of darth maul…why couldn’t qui gon jinn have survived if we’ve seen all these other force users get stabbed in the stomach and continue to live? My theory on this is a bit long, so here we go. When a dark side user gets stabbed such as Maul getting cut in half, or even Reva in the kenobi series, we know Dark Sider users feed off of their pain and anger, and what’s more painful than being stabbed or cut in half? So with this pain, they are able to feed off of it and regenerate their willingness to live, their anger keeps them going, keeps them strong. Maul wanted revenge on Kenobi, and as time passed he kept getting more and more insane, filled with rage, as he continued thinking about it. Anakin, who got chopped into a torso and burned severely beyond even being able to speak. It was once he felt this great amount of pain, did his sith yellow eyes burn brightly again from the blue they had just been as he fought Kenobi. This was his anger, pain, hatred all coming into play for what had just happened to him, and this in turn fuelled his ability to carry on. At the end of return of the Jedi, Vader sacrificed himself to save his son, Luke Skywalker. He transitioned into the light side of the force and it was for this reason that he physically died, only to go on to live as a force ghost, forever. Vader kept himself alive in that suit for decades purely off of his own hatred and constant physical and emotional pain. This is what kept him going. Reva surviving, makes absolutely no sense in either of the two scenarios she got stabbed because the first time she got stabbed in the torso by Anakin during order 66, her little youngling state would have not been able to survive such an attack, let alone her abilities in the force weren’t near any of the other jedi masters who died the same wounds that she lived through, twice. Then again as an adult. Rey stabbing Kylo then healing him, I mean, ok, sure, but still, he should have been dead from that same stab that Qui-Gon Jinn got. Now, why did Qui-Gon Jinn die and no one else did? Plot Armour..I mean…because he felt it was the will of the force. Qui-Gon was a firm believer in not changing the will of the force, not changing what has already happened. He felt if he channelled his powers in the dark side to hold on to the physical realm, then things would be contorted to his will, bending the force to his mercy, rather than moving with the force. In the end, had he not died, he wouldn’t have taught Yoda how to become a force ghost, who then taught Obi-Wan. It was meant to be for things to go the way they did, and in the end, Anakin did bring balance to the force by wiping out all the Jedi until it was just Yoda and Luke, Vader and the Emperor. And in the end, this was all it took for the force to work in mysterious ways and for Luke to eventually be the catalyst Vader needed to defeat and overthrow the Emperor. Thus, fulfilling the chosen one prophecy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202315 min

The Last Nerd Theory Before 2023

Thank you for listening to today's episode. I hope you have a great day, and I'll catch you in the next one! May the force be with you, ALWAYS! (Originally Streamed Dec 26, 2022) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20232h 36m

There's a Finn Spin Off? Our Thoughts... - Nerd Theory

apparently the new rumors are in regards to a Finn spin off show during his time as a stormtrooper during the first order. (Originally Streamed Aug 23, 2021) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20231h 36m

Top 10 Interesting Facts About Yarael Poof Jedi Master

Who was Jedi Master Yarael Poof? Well, here are 10 interesting facts about this epic looking Master. In Star Wars The Phantom Menace you might remember seeing him in the background, but do you know anything about him? He was quite powerful, and extremely attuned to the force. I would love to see him in maybe a prequel to the prequels or something. To see all those Jedi Masters again, and not just sitting in their seats, would be epic. The Star Wars galaxy is made up of so many different species that each have different powers and abilities, much like Yoda's, who we're learning about in The Mandalorian, especially now that Luke Skywalker has taken Grogu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202313 min

Top 10 Interesting Facts About Darth Revan

Darth Revan or Anakin Skywalker? Who was more powerful? Hope you enjoy this top 10 episode about Revan! ps Keanu as Revan would be awesome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202313 min

The Most Powerful B1 Battle Droids (CANON) - Star Wars Explained

B1 Battle Droids, or, Clankers, served their purpose in the Clone Wars for the Separatists. However, who was the most powerful of them? While Anakin Skywalker chopped them down with his lightsaber like they were nothing, they did make for formidable opponents for the Clones Troopers. Seeing them first in The Phantom Menace, we see them up to Revenge of the Sith after Vader destroys the remaining separatist leaders on Mustafar during Order 66, deflecting a blaster bolt back on to the B1 Battle Droid, where they were put out of commission, for the Empire, for good. They were still used in the outer regions of the galaxy where the Empire's surveillance dwindled, however for the most part, they were no longer in use once Palpatine brought Storm Troopers. Mr Bones, who was as riff on HK-47, eventually came to help the good guys when he saved Poe's life, later on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202312 min

Top 10 Interesting Facts About MAUL

Darth Maul, the Sith assassin, the one to rule Mandalore for a brief time, the potential savour of Order 66 if only he had revealed the truth about Anakin to the Jedi as Ahsoka had requested...Darth Maul is an incredibly cool character. Here are 10 interesting facts about him you may not have known! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202313 min

The Secret Sith Jedi (CANON) - Star Wars Explained

One of the most interesting Star Wars books I've come across, Dark Disciple takes us through the journey of Dooku, Quinlan, Asajj and the rest of the Jedi as we really dive into the story and arc of Vos as a character. As a Sith and a Jedi. A Jedi who turned evil for a woman. Almost a mirror of Anakin's story if you think about it...slightly. Whether or not Vos survived Order 66 remains a mystery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202319 min

The Lightsaber Crystal That Revived The Dead! - Star Wars Explained

The lightsaber crystal that could revive the dead! Anakin Skywalker needed this...I guess so does Snoke...but does that mean Snoke maybe knows about this crystal? Palpatine's return? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20237 min

The Most Powerful Jedi Anakin KILLED at the Temple in Order 66 - Star Wars Explained

Anakin Skywalker killed man Jedi during the Order 66 barrage on the Jedi...however...who was the most powerful one in the Jedi Temple at that time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20234 min

The UNTOLD Story of Qui-Gon Jinn You Didn't Know About - Star Wars Theory Comics

In today's episode of Star Wars Theory we will examine parts of the old Dark Horse comics that are now legends. These ones focus solely on Qui-Gon Jinn and his adventures, his love life, his temptations into the dark side, and his missions with Obi-Wan. Here we get to learn about a different side of Qui-Gon before his death to Darth Maul. What do you think would happen if he did use the dark side to defeat the Sith, then trained Anakin Skywalker as he was originally supposed to? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20237 min

The Reason Yoda DIDN'T Go to Ahch-To Instead of Dagobah - Star Wars Explained

Why did Yoda not go to Ahch-To instead of Dagobah at the end of Star Wars Revenge of the Sith when Darth Vader and the Emperor reigned supreme over the galaxy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20235 min

The VOICE LUKE HEARD as He Died in The Last Jedi Revealed - Star Wars Explained

Star Wars The Last Jedi novelization comes out in just a few days (March 6th), and from it we've gotten some people who have had the luck of getting to read it pre-release. Many of those readers have gone to leak the same thing on Reddit, among many of the 'leaked' things, one thing that caught my attention was that Luke Skywalker hears the words "Let go Luke" as he died. Do you think it was Obi-Wan Kenobi or Anakin Skywalker? Was it Yoda? Or maybe even someone else...? I think it was Anakin or Obi-Wan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20234 min

The MOST Powerful and Dangerous Lightsaber Form - Star Wars Explained

There are many lightsaber fighting styles and forms in Star Wars. Typically the ones we have seen are those used by Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and Yoda. However today we will cover the most dangerous and powerful of them all...used by most Sith, however...Mace Windu was the master of his own variant of the form. Vaapad, was its name, and it was as dangerous to be used as it was to fight against. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 202310 min

The Most EPIC Duel in Revenge of the Sith That ALMOST Happened - Star Wars Explained

What if in Star Wars Revenge of the Sith, Anakin Skywalker fought Mace Windu? What if during the arrest scene, Anakin was actually there while Palpatine fought the Jedi and then Mace Windu? Well...THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN AND THERE IS PROOF!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20236 min

The Untold Death of Yaddle and How She Saved Anakin - Star Wars Explained

After Star Wars The Phantom Menace (7 yrs), Yaddle, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker all went to the war torn world of Mawan on a diplomatic effort which ended up in stopping a massive bio-weapon. Our story begins just as they finally get their hands on this weapon, and Yaddle takes it into her position atop a giant skyscraper... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20234 min

The Untold Death of Yarael Poof and How He Saved The Galaxy - Star Wars Explained

In Star Wars The Phantom Menace, we see the Jedi Master Yarael Poof, however he disappears after the episode, nowhere to be found. What happened to the long necked Jedi Master? His demise might surprise you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20236 min

The MOST Terrifying Species in ALL of Star Wars Canon - Star Wars Explained

In today's episode we're going to take a look at the most disgusting and terrifying creatures in Star Wars canon. Watch as they try to take over Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and the Wookie Bounty Hunter - Black. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20235 min

The Most Psychotic and Funny Droid in Star Wars Legends - Star Wars Explained

With the Terrifying and Violent Mr. Bones Droid, many can see the resemblance or rather...copying of the Droid HK-47 from Knights of the Old Republic. The original is not as creepy (the singing freaks me out) but he is the most hilarious and psychotic of them all. He was the original, what do you think of him? Mr Bones OR HK-47??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20236 min

The Most Terrifying and Violent Droid in Star Wars Canon - Star Wars Explained

Mister Bones was a ruthless and killing machine who fought for the Rebellion and later the Resistance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 26, 20234 min

George Lucas FINALLY Explains MIDICHLORIANS - (NOW IT MAKES SENSE)

In today's episode we will learn about George Lucas' thoughts and explanation of Midichlorians! In The phantom menace, qui gon jinn tested anakin skywalker's blood to reveal a midichlorian count over 20,000! More than Master Yoda himself! What are midichlorians? Let's get to the details explained by the maker himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202313 min

If Ahsoka Bombs...I'm done - Nerd Theory

Thank you for listening to today's episode. I hope you have a great day, and I'll catch you in the next one! May the force be with you, ALWAYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20233h 12m

Keanu Reeves JOINING STAR WARS

Thank you for listening to today's episode. I hope you have a great day, and I'll catch you in the next one! May the force be with you, ALWAYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20237 min

Reacting to Star Wars Outlaws New Trailer BTS

Thank you for listening to today's episode. I hope you have a great day, and I'll catch you in the next one! May the force be with you, ALWAYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202311 min

What Obi-Wan Did AFTER The Kenobi series (Before ANH)

Thank you for listening to today's episode. I hope you have a great day, and I'll catch you in the next one! May the force be with you, ALWAYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202311 min

What Vader Did AFTER Obi-Wan Kenobi Show

Thank you for listening to today's episode. I hope you have a great day, and I'll catch you in the next one! May the force be with you, ALWAYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202312 min

Why the Security Droid in the Jedi Temple Didn’t Stop Anakin From Killing Younglings

Thank you for listening to today's episode. I hope you have a great day, and I'll catch you in the next one! May the force be with you, ALWAYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202311 min

When Palpatine Tested Maul Against Assassins (pre Phantom Menace)

Thank you for listening to today's episode. I hope you have a great day, and I'll catch you in the next one! May the force be with you, ALWAYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20239 min

Qui-Gon Jinn's Thoughts on LOVE and How it Would have Saved Anakin

I believe had Qui-Gon Jinn not lost to Darth Maul, he would have been the one to save Anakin from the dark side. He was the chosen one for Anakin, as Anakin was the chosen one to bring balance to the Jedi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 20238 min

What if I Wrote Star Wars Episode 9 (PART 1) Luke's Journey

Thank you for listening to today's episode. I hope you have a great day, and I'll catch you in the next one! May the force be with you, ALWAYS! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 202316 min