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Star Wars at D23 2024 – The Blockade Runner Podcast #270

Ryan and John discuss all of the Star Wars news coming out of D23 2024 including a full break down of the Skeleton Crew teaser and our thoughts on the Mandalorian and Grogu and Andor updates from Lucasfilm.

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The Acolyte Episode 6 – “Teach/Corrupt” – The Blockade Runner Podcast 267

Ryan and John discuss The Acolyte episode 6, “Teach/Corrupt”, including its steamy chemistry between The Stranger and Osha, The Stranger’s true intentions vs. Sol’s, and the shows apparent Kylo connections.

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The Acolyte Ep. 5 – “Night” – The Blockade Runner Podcast #266

In The Blockade Runner Podcast #266, Ryan and John discuss The Acolyte episode 5 “Night.” We dive into the brutal and intense fight scenes, impressive lightsaber choreography, tragic losses, and the incredible reveal of The Stranger.

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The Acolyte Ep. 4: “Day” – The Blockade Runner Podcast #265

In The Blockade Runner Podcast episode 265, John and Ryan discuss the fourth episode of The Acolyte including Qimir’s true intentions, Mae’s shifting loyalties, Sol’s potential manipulations, theories about the true identity of the dark side master, and of course Bazil.

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The Acolyte Ep. 3 – “Destiny” – The Blockade Runner Podcast 264

John and Ryan discuss the third episode of The Acolyte and explore its themes of destiny, choice, the relationship dynamics within the coven and the Jedi, and how both groups have their own dogmas and blind spots.

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The Acolyte Arrives – The Blockade Runner Podcast #263

Ryan and John devote episode 263 to the first two episodes of The Acolyte. We share our general impressions and reaction to the show before discussing each episode in detail.

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The Acolyte Arrives – The Blockade Runner Podcast #261

Ryan and John discuss their impressions of The Acolyte trailer as well as recent comments about the show from creator Leslye Headland. In the second half of the episode, Ryan shares his impressions of the new Star Wars Unlimited collectible card game.

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Celebrating New Star Wars Movie News From Home – The Blockade Runner Podcast #247

Ryan and John spend most of this episode discussing the exciting Star Wars movie news coming out of Celebration 2023. We break down what we’d like to see in Rey’s next adventure, why we’re excited for James Mangold’s Jedi-origins film, Dave Filoni’s Mandoverse movie, and more.

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Ghibli Grogu, The Acolyte, and “One Way Out” – The Blockade Runner Podcast 234

It was a big week in Star Wars with the release of “Grogu and the Dust Bunnies,” Andor episode 10 “One Way Out,” The Acolyte beginning filming, and rumors of new Star Wars movies both in development and being canceled. We discuss all of it in an uncharacteristically reasonably-lengthed episode.

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The Rebellion Will Be Televised – The Blockade Runner Podcast #219

In this final episode before Star Wars Celebration 2022, Ryan and John spend the bulk of this one discussing the future of Star Wars Disney+ shows through the lens of Anthony Breznican’s “The Rebellion Will Be Televised” article for Vanity Fair. We close out the show with some Republic Commando impressions and our plans for Celebration.

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