HeyJaredInterview with a Bothan
Join Lenny Apesos and Lou Laverty as they dive into the world of Star Wars literature (Canon and Legends). Cover art by Lenny Apesos. Music by Thomas Seibel
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26 - Vision of the Future (Part 2) (opens the original)
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Lou and Lenny continue their reading of Timothy Zahn’s 1998 Vision of the Future ! This time, Lenny has read a trope-y romance novel in preparation for further discussion of Luke and Mara’s dynamic, which takes the shape of Lou asking them to rephrase bits of dialogue in the style of Julia Quinn (author of the Bridgerton series). The two also consider the ramifications of Luke Skywalker’s presumably lacklustre sex-education on Tatooine. Finally, Lou explains to Lenny what a death cult is and why
25 - Vision of the Future (Part 1) (opens the original)
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In a devastating turn of events for one of our hosts, Lou and Lenny’s discussion of the first 15 chapters of Timothy Zahn’s Vision of the Future (1998) reveals Lenny’s complete and utter obliviousness to romantic subtext. You see, while focusing on Luke and Mara’s discussion of their relationship with the force, Lenny completely missed that this conversation was taking place in the context of their lingering feelings for each other. This episode also features more references to the Schism of 105
24 - Specter of the Past (Part 2) (opens the original)
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On this episode of Interview With A Bothan, Lou and Lenny ponder the viability of doing a “Weekend at Bernie’s” with fictional and historical characters! We’re covering the second half of Specter of the Past (1997) this week and bringing you all things Thrawn, Tito, and semi-regular ramblings about Star Trek . We know this is a Star Wars podcast, but Lou recently finished DS9 and found similarities between Garek, Bashir, Thrawn, and Eli Vanto. Mostly which one of us would be which character, giv
23 - Specter Of The Past (Part 1) (opens the original)
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This week's special guest is Lydwina, Lenny's cat! Lou and Lenny discuss the first eleven chapters of Timothy Zahn's Specter of the Past (1997) because they had to take a break once Corran Horn showed up in this book. Lou has thoughts about foundational myth in relation to Zahn's own canon within a canon. The two discuss New Republic society and political responses to genocide. Note: Lenny misspoke and did not say BCE when discussing Sophocles. They apologize. Hosts: Lenny Apesos and Lou Laverty
22 - Starfighters of Adumar (opens the original)
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Fellas, is it gay to think your boys look hotter when they are sad? As always, Lou and Lenny ask only the most important questions in their discussion of Aaron Allston’s Starfighters of Adumar (1999). The two discuss Wedge Antilles’ self-esteem and romantic relationships, but not before discussing hand sewing and Lou’s thoughts on Star Trek: DS9. Lenny also happened to do some cursory research on the CIA’s use of jazz “diplomacy” in its neo-colonial war against self-determination in The Democrat
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