Episodes
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Episode XXXVI: Fascism, Family, and a Fitful Fanbase
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Sunday Feb 02, 2020
Hello There!
On this episode we discuss the leaked Colin Trevorrow script and the trailer for the final season of Clone Wars. Then we discuss some themes that connect all 9 Skywalker Saga films together. Also Gabe was completely tired and out of it, like Han Solo just getting our of carbonite.
This episode was brought to you by Sith Daggers.
Title and Trivia Songs by CJ Bruininks
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Episode XXXV: "I Want to See the Baby!"
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
Thursday Jan 16, 2020
You can listen to us warm or you can listen to us cold, as we talk about The Mandalorian in all its baby Yoda glory. Favorite character? Favorite scene? Theories? But first, we go over recent news of a rumored JJ Abrams cut of Episode IX and rumors swirling around the Kenobi Series.
This episode is brought to you by Ben Solo's Space Pajamas.
Title Song and Trivia Song by CJ Bruininks.
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Episode XXXIV: Rise of Skywalker - Maclunkey or Masterpiece?
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
We present our review episode for Rise of Skywalker! We're joined by Gabe's brother C.J. to talk about the highs, lows, themes, and narrative beauty of the final film in the Skywalker Saga. Is it good? bad? We listen to the voices in our heads and rise to meet the challenge of dissecting the movie (much like Babu Frik dissecting C3PO's head.)
We apologize for the opening quotes, that went on way too long...
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Episode XXXIII: The Greatest Scene in Star Wars?
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
In this episode we try to agree as objectively as possible what the 5 best scenes are in all of Star Wars (Mark is wrong by the way.... no Gabe didn't write this..... yes he did, don't believe him!) We also go over the 5 worst scenes.
Two points of criteria:
1. How important is the Scene to Star Wars? (Does it put Star Wars in context?)
2. Construction of the Scene (Acting, Emotion, Ascetics, Cinematography)
We also cover the latest news, and it turns out Gabe is a little too obsessed with the Senate...
This episode is brought to you by Ray Shields.
Trivia Song by CJ Bruininks
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Episode XXXII: "Rise, My Friend" (Reupload)
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
Tuesday Nov 12, 2019
*Episode uploaded again due to technical issue
We're back! After a year hiatus (Mark was in Korea) we RISE again to speculate about Rise of Skywalker. It's arriving soon so we'll double our efforts to construct our theories! We not only dive into the trailer, but we also go over Gabe's theory of using dialogue to guess what "Rise of Skywalker" really means.
This episode is brought to you by Dex's Diner.
Trivia song by CJ Bruininks.
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Episode XXXI: Certain Point of View - How Would You Rewrite Star Wars?
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Thursday Oct 11, 2018
Hello! Welcome to Voice of the Rebellion! Obviously we love Star Wars, but in this episode we talk about what we would change. How should the prequels be reimagined? Would we change Empire Strikes Back? What characters and plot points do we think they didn't get quite right? Join as we burn the sacred Jedi texts and imagine a very different journey a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. Also Gabe doesn't try at all to have an intelligent discussion in this episode, so quality of conversation might be down. Or up? I guess it depends on your certain point of view...
Brought to you by the Techno Union
Sunday Sep 30, 2018
Episode XXX: Difficult to See the Future Is
Sunday Sep 30, 2018
Sunday Sep 30, 2018
Welcome to our 30th episode! As the wise Anakin says "Yipee!" In this episode, due to a lack of news we interview our new cohost Eric! Then we discuss how we think Episode 9 will end - what the overall plot will do, what scenes we want to see happen, and how the character arcs should conclude. We would be honored if you would join us!
Brought to you by Dewback Steakhouse
Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
Episode XXIX: Pass On What You Have Learned
Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
Tuesday Sep 11, 2018
This time after we discuss the latest casting news and the Resistance animated show's new trailer, we ask who is the best mentor in Star Wars? Who does the best job of preparing their protege so that they can take their first step into a larger world? Our Mentor list: Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda, Tobias Beckett, Maz Kanata, Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and General Leia. Plus we do a bonus round comparing the Emperor to Snoke! We use the following criteria:
-How successfully they imparted their knowledge, skills, and wisdom
-Were they a positive role model - did they demonstrate how to succeed?
-Did they empower their protege to develop their own strengths and beliefs?
-Did they show a vested interest in the wellbeing of their protege?
Whoever fullfills the most points of criteria is declared the best Mentor in Star Wars!
Brought to you by Yoda's C3P90X Workout Regiment.
Friday Aug 24, 2018
Episode XXVIII: Execute Order 66!
Friday Aug 24, 2018
Friday Aug 24, 2018
Prepare your troops! This podcast is going to war! Once we cover the latest news - Cast list for Episode IX and Jon Favreau's live action tv show - we discuss militarization in Star Wars! From the Republic before the Clone Wars to the rise of the First Order, we ask: What troops did each government use? What was their role? What lessons can we take from their failures to secure the peace? From Jedi and Clone Troopers to Stormtroopers and the Resistance we examine how Republics and Empires use and misuse their military.
This episode is brought to you by Kamino Cloning Facilities
Sunday Jul 29, 2018
Episode XXVII: Droid Revolution!
Sunday Jul 29, 2018
Sunday Jul 29, 2018
We're Back! After a hiatus we're ready to begin season 3 of our podcast in style! First we go over the latest news - Lando returning to Episode IX and another season of Clone Wars! Then we delve deep into droid conciousness and ask the question: Do droids deserve rights? L3-37 'sparked' a conversation worldwide when she liberated the droids on Kessel in Solo, now we wonder if we truly are just "organic overlords." We have an interesting conversation about why droids are treated like garbage in the Star Wars universe, what their programming says about whether they're morally responsible, can droids be defined as human and do they therefore deserve rights, and finally will C3PO ever get the proper treatment for his anxiety disorder? Join us in our triumphant return to Voice of the Rebellion!
This episode is brought to you by Sandcrawler Auto Droids.