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Even the biggest nerds haven't seen it all- join Ryn and Sam on a guided journey through classic media that shaped our childhoods. A nostalgic romp for lifelong fans, and a perfect companion for anyone starting a fandom journey of their own.
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Ep 3.13- And There Was Only One Bed! (opens the original)
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In today's episode, we harp on the importance of flossing, discuss Sam's suggestions for the Manosphere, identify the natural predators of the Jedi, talk about Ahsoka's gay awakening, and, most importantly, Sam begins creating a Catalog of Acceptable Fluids! Covers Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) Season 2 Episodes 1-8 Holocron Heist, Cargo of Doom, Children of the Force, Senate Spy, Landing at Point Rain, Weapons Factory, Legacy of Terror, and Brain Invaders
Ep 3.12- Scoundrels, Villains, and Viruses, Oh My! (opens the original)
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We continue our journey through the Clone Wars with the back half of season 1, focusing on such topics as villain monologues, Jedi Get-Along Shirts, misogyny by design, stacked guest casts, and bad science! Covers Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 1 Episode 11 Dooku Captured, Episode 12 The Gungan General, Episode 13 Jedi Crash, Episode 14 Defenders of Peace, Episode 15 Trespass, Episode 17 Blue Shadow Virus, Episode 18 Mystery of the Thousand Moons, Episode 19 Storm Over Ryloth, Episode 20 Innoc
Ep 3.11- If We Were A Star Wars Character, They'd Name Us Naf Mod Pren'tice (opens the original)
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Ryn's super disjointed watch order at its finest! The earliest (chronological) Clone Wars episodes were released way out of order, but we'll do our best to make sense of it all! Topics include animation issues, Anakin's attachments/rogue tendencies, Anakin and Padme's relationship, Star Wars character names, hot Jedi Masters, the overconfidence/incompetence of evil, and, much to Sam's displeasure, Jar Jar Binks. Covers Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008-2014) Season 3 Episode 3 Supply Lines, Season
Ep 3.10- Welcome to Paradise, Rockjumpers (opens the original)
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Hello my Punky Muffins! On today's episode, Ryn introduces Sam to everyone's favorite child soldier, Ahsoka Tano! In addition, we cover such topics as the misogyny inherent in the system, the marketing genius that came up with the concept of little wrinkly green alien babies, Kevin Kiner's absolutely incredible soundtrack, Obi-Wan and Ventress's flirt-fighting, and (unintentional?) homophobia! Covers Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)
Ep 3.9- Sympathy for the Devil (opens the original)
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Join Ryn and Sam as we dive headfirst into Star Wars Animation starting with Tales of the Jedi (the Dooku focused episodes) to add some dimensions to our villain, before we jump into the Clone Wars with some early chronological episodes! Topics of discussion include cloning, janissaries, and Dooku's moments of doubt and pain! Covers Tales of the Jedi (2022) episodes 2, 3, and 4: "Justice", "Choices", and "The Sith Lord", followed by Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) 3:1 Clone Cadets, 2:16 Cat and
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