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Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
It's the 201st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- reconvene for a deeper discussion into "The Acolyte," the latest Star Wars show on Disney+. Thus far, the show has demonstrated a flair for the dramatic, leaning into stylistic choices that are bold while also telling an emotional story, but of course the results are mixed. What do the guys think this show is doing well, isn't doing well, and what the conclusion of the story might entail?
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Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
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Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Oh my goodness, we've reached our 200th episode! On this special show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- spend some time talking about the third episode of "The Acolyte" before switching gears and doing a retrospective on the WhoDatJedi podcast. The group picks some of their favorite episodes, shout out their guests and supporters, and take a journey back through nearly five years of podcasting. What a ride!
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Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Check them out on Apple Music!
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Related: Star Wars fans seem to be review-bombing the wrong 'Acolyte'
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
For the 199th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- tackle "The Acolyte," the latest Star Wars series which recently made its debut on Disney+. The group chats about the first two episodes, reacts to the strong negative campaign against the show and its creators, and speculates on the future of the series. Can a dialogue exist about this show that isn't stupidly polarized? These guys do their best to walk that line ... have a listen!
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Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Check them out on Apple Music!
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Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
On the 198th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- dive into "The Mandalorian" lore by looking at the film "Road to Perdition." Beyond obvious similarities between the two, the group discusses the "Lone Wolf and Cub" inspiration, the rich setting and adult themes at play in Perdition, and also what the movie might hint at for how "The Mandalorian" may end (or may differ in how it ends). Before that, as part of their news roundup, the group takes on the classic George Lucas debate of whether he should or shouldn't release an "original" version of Star Wars.
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Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Check them out on Apple Music!
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Related: George Lucas awarded an Honorary Palm D’Or at Cannes Film Festival
Thursday May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
It's time for the 197th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk about X-Men '97 as part of a bigger discussion on sequels, reboots and remakes, a never-ending topic of discussion given what Hollywood tends to churn out these days! What is the magic formula for finding the essence of an IP yet creating something wholly new with it? Does the new X-Men series achieve this? How? Let's really get into the weeds here.
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Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Check them out on Apple Music!
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Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
On the 196th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- kick things off by talking about the Star Wars Holiday Special (!?!). They then touch on the latest Stars Wars headlines, including The Phantom Menace re-release and Star Wars' own spin on "What If" before focusing in on the latest "The Acolyte" trailer and why this series has some corners of the Internet up in arms (hint: trolls) but also why it looks like a breath of fresh air. The main discussion after that is a review of "Tales of the Empire," the new micro-series that landed last weekend. One tiny spoiler about our discussion: It's good when Star Wars can still surprise us.
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Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Check them out on Apple Music!
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Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
Welcome to the 195th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- get into the weeds a little on some news -- particularly the re-release of "The Phantom Menace" -- before dedicating the bulk of the show to "Bad Batch" reactions. The series has now concluded. Was it a good conclusion? Was it a good show? And what lessons can we take away from the narrative? Let's get into it!
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Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Check them out on Apple Music!
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Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
On this, the 194th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- venture into some "Star Wars Outlaws" paywall discussion (after Dave pimps out "Empire of Dreams" and "Ahsoka" and Fredo waxes poetic about "Fallout." Following the "Outlaws" debate, the crew settles into some "Bad Batch" discussion. We're two episodes away from the end of the series. What are the current highlights? And where do we think this will end up? Everyone place your bets now!
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If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Check them out on Apple Music!
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Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
It's the 193rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by special guest Kurt Hargis (@teacher_kurt) from the NolaNerdCouple blog (@nolanerdcouple). For the uninitiated, that blog is a nerd culture-focused enterprise spearheaded by Kurt and his wife, with a particular focus on the Con experience. Our hosts asked Kurt about the couple's travel experiences, about writing a blog together, and of course about some Star Wars too.
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If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Check them out on Apple Music!
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Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
For the 192nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk about Aaron's brush with fame, recent news involving "Tales of the Empire," the horror (yes, horror) of watching 24 straight hours of Star Wars, and finally the most recent three episodes (S3, E9-11) of "Bad Batch," also know as the arc where the s*** hits the fan. With a month before the conclusion of the series, there is very little time left to give the fans what they want. Is the conclusion going to soar or flop?
Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!
If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Visit their website for more of their music!
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
On the 191st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- address all of the latest news, from someone spreading their ashes on a Disney Parks Star Wars ride, to Bob Iger getting a vote of confidence from George Lucas, to the biggest news of the day: the trailer debut for "Acolyte," the newest Star Wars television show debuting on Disney+ later this spring.
Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!
If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Visit their website for more of their music!
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Related: 'The Acolyte' trailer
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
It's time for the 190th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- get into some Patty Jenkins discussion (fool me once?) before taking on the two latest episodes (6 & 7) of "The Bad Batch." The evolution of Crosshair continues to be a significant focus, and the introduction of a new batch of clones offers an interesting contrast to who we've been dealing with to this point. More broadly, is any of this "filler" content? The group addresses the concern.
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If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Visit their website for more of their music!
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Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Welcome to the 189th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- kick things off with a fun question: What's your favorite thing about your least favorite Star Wars movie? After a little news, they transition to the main topic of the day: "Bad Batch" and what the newest episodes suggest about how this series might wrap its story in the coming weeks.
Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!
If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Visit their website for more of their music!
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
On this, the 188th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- take a pleasant diversion away from typical Star Wars talk to interview New Orleans filmmaker Derek Bridges about his debut film, "The Man in the Red Beret." The group dives into some of the intricacies of what goes into making a movie, waxes poetic on the City of New Orleans and all of its colorful characters, and even to relate it back to Star Wars fandom, the group discusses what we can learn from people's fandoms or passions ... be it for chess or Star Wars or what have you.
Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!
If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Visit their website for more of their music!
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Friday Feb 23, 2024
Friday Feb 23, 2024
It's the 187th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- review and discuss the first three episodes of the final season of "The Bad Batch," the Clone Wars-inspired animated series on Disney+. Most viewers can probably agree that releasing all three parts together was probably a good idea, but how was the execution overall? Opinions are split. Beyond that, the group talks the latest Star Wars news: from the re-release of "The Phantom Menace" to Pedro Pascal's newest casting news.
Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!
If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Visit their website for more of their music!
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Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Wednesday Feb 07, 2024
Happy Star Wars Podcast Day, everybody! On this, the 186th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by special guest Kevin Held (@seanorleans) of the Saints Happy Hour Podcast (@SaintsHappyHour) to get in the full spirit of Super Bowl season and hold a great big ridiculous STAR WARS DRAFT. (Hey, when you want to do a draft properly, you bring in the biggest local mock draft podcaster of them all.) So buckle up for a fun ride as we ponder such important topics as whether Lobot should be considered a droid, if Jabba is a creature or humanoid, and just how a person might fit a Rancor onto a sail barge. Follow us on Twitter and vote for your favorite team. Fredo ... you are on the clock.
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If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Visit their website for more of their music!
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
For the 185th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- react to the trailer drop for "The Bad Batch" Season 3, offering their theories on what might be in store for viewers during the show's final run. They then take on their main topic of the day as they discuss the 1995 video game "Dark Forces," which is set to be remastered and re-released Feb. 28. Dave had a recent playthrough of the nearly 30-year old game, and he had lots of reactions, including how important the game is in a historical context in relation to other video games, how well it holds up today (a very mixed bag), but also how impactful it continues to be in Star Wars lore in relation to its Dark Troopers and horror elements. This week is all about soldier experimentation, baby!
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Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Visit their website for more of their music!
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
It's time for the 184th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- dive into the big Star Wars news of the moment, specifically of a new "Mandalorian" movie getting greenlit, the possibility of the "Rey" movie getting delayed, and the reality that "Ahsoka" Season 2 is going into development. Let's talk Mando movie and more!
Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!
If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Visit their website for more of their music!
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Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
On the 183rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by special returning guest Aryanna Gamble of the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus to preview this year's parade and talk all things Chewbacchus. For the uninitiated, this wide-ranging discussion on Mardi Gras, New Orleans, and of the specific parade that Chewbacchus carries out should serve as a nice primer. But even for veterans of the parade, the group goes behind the scenes to talk about what goes into the parade and gives you all the details on what to expect this year. Mark your calendars for Jan. 20, and listen in to learn more!
Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!
If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Visit their website for more of their music!
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Related: Chewbacchus.org
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Welcome to the 182nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! To kick off the new year, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- dive into the latest "woke" Star Wars nonsense controversy (15:54) as part of their news roundup before previewing Star Wars television for 2024 (48:50). We've allegedly got four series on deck for this year, but no release dates. When can we expect to see each of the shows drop? What will they look like? And which one are we looking forward to the most?
Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!
If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review!
Read more of Fredo's musings here.
Read more of Dave's musings here.
Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
Visit their website for more of their music!
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