Episodes
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Live movie discussion: ’Return of the Jedi’
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
It's time for the 177th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- provide a brand new commentary track for "Return of the Jedi." The final film of the original trilogy (TM), this one is a smidge divisive among fans, some of whom adore it wholeheartedly, while others dismiss it for its worst tendencies. The crew digs into some of the particulars and larger decisions made in the movie that ultimately make it a study in George Lucas making his property into a true formula, but doing so in a way that's big, bold, and impression-lasting. Let's give ROTJ its roses ... while also acknowledging its weaknesses.
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Read more of Fredo's musings here.
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Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
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Related: Return of the Jedi retrospective: Innovation into formula
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
What are the spookiest moments in Star Wars?
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Happy Halloween! On the 176th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- get into the spirit of the season and put together an exhaustive retrospective on the spookiest moments in Star Wars. What scared us as kids? What creeps us out as adults? And should Luke kissing Leia make the list? (Maybe?) Listen to the gang get nostalgic and list their favorite unsettling moments, and tell us if any of your favorites didn't make the discussion.
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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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Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Assessing Star Wars television: Where are we right now, and where should we be going?
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
Wednesday Oct 18, 2023
On the 175th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk Star Wars TV in the wake of the conclusion of "Ahsoka." Obviously, the group is curious about a Season 2 for this particular show, but they also look big picture at the state of Star Wars television. What are the tea leaves suggesting about the future? Let's try to figure it out!
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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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Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Did ’Ahsoka’ stick the landing? (Part 8 discussion)
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
Welcome to the 174th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- provide their reactions to the season finale of "Ahsoka" Part 8, "The Jedi, the Witch, and the Warlord." There's a lot to discuss pertaining to what the audience got AND what they didn't get, so buckle up for a wide-ranging discussion.
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Read more of Fredo's musings here.
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Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys
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Thursday Sep 28, 2023
’Ahsoka’ is showing us a bunch of weirdos ... but why? (Part 7 discussion)
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
On this, the 173rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk about "Ahsoka," specifically "Part Seven: Dreams and Madness." Does this episode work as well as previous episodes? The group talks about why (or why not). They cover the major happenings, and towards the end, Dave tries his best to come up with an overarching theme for the series ... and his theory isn't terrible?
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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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Related: Writers strike ends
Friday Sep 22, 2023
On stories and storytelling in ’Ahsoka’ (Part 6 discussion)
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
For the 172nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- kick things off with a little Saints banter and a discussion on Hayden Christensen's star rising (9:43) before jumping into "Ahsoka," this time discussing Part 6, "A Long Time Ago" (15:13). The type of story intrigues the group from the start (thanks to an opening featuring storytelling as a motif), but then, there's so much more to cover here in general, from the appropriateness of the major character introductions (yay!), to some predictions on where things might be headed.
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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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Friday Sep 15, 2023
’Ahsoka’ is a gift to ’Rebels’ and ’Clone Wars’ fans (Part 5 discussion)
Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
It's the 171st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- take off the gloves for a discussion on the latest "Lando" news (5:32) before getting super gushy over "Ahsoka" Part 5, "Shadow Warrior" (18:15). The overall quality of the series is addressed, but they also dive into what makes this episode in particular so special. Dave calls it a "gift to 'Rebels' and 'Clone Wars' fans." How so? Listen in!
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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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Related: Vanity Fair: Donald Glover's 'Star Wars' series 'Lando' is now a movie
Friday Sep 08, 2023
’Ahsoka’ starting to drop some ’holy crap’ moments (Part 4 discussion)
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
It's time for the 170th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk about Part 4, "Fallen Jedi" of "Ahsoka," the newest Star Wars Disney+ series. This episode is big on the "wow" moments, especially later on, but there's actually quite a bit here to discuss overall. Character performance is actually a big point of discussion this week, partly due to the big events occurring. How are we to interpret things? Look to what the actors are showing us. Let's dive in!
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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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Friday Sep 08, 2023
’Ahsoka’ setting a standard in overall quality (Part 3 discussion)
Friday Sep 08, 2023
Friday Sep 08, 2023
On the 169th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- dissect Part 3, "Time to Fly" of "Ahsoka," the newest Star Wars Disney+ series. The title is apt, as we get a ton of space battle hijinks this week, but also we are seeing the development of Sabine as she begins to "take off" as a Padawan. But also, the series has by now itself hit a clear standard of quality. The entire production screams big budget, which combined with the storytelling talent of Dave Filoni, makes for an exciting combo.
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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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Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
’Ahsoka’ hitting the right notes early (Parts 1& 2 discussion)
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
Wednesday Aug 30, 2023
On this, the 168th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk about "Ahsoka," the newest Disney+ Star Wars series centered on the title character, some (most?) of the cast of "Rebels," and some fresh new fun faces as well. How well does the new series work for new viewers? And how well does it live up to previous iterations of some fan favorites? The group offers their thoughts on the first two episodes and offer up some theories and history that might prove illuminating.
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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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Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Live SW TV commentary: ’Rebels’ Season 4, Episode15
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Wednesday Aug 23, 2023
Happy "Ahsoka" launch day! On the 167th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- do one last "Rebels" viewing in anticipation of the new semi-spinoff, watching the series finale, Episode 15: "Family Reunion - and Farewell." Watch along (or just listen along) as the crew waxes poetic on what a great series Rebels was and what insights it might provide as Dave Filoni's new series officially gets off the ground.
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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!
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Related: Your Star Wars Rebels Viewing Guide!
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
A deep (really deep) dive on Galactic Starcruiser
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Welcome to the 166th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- take a break from their Rebels rewatch to do a deep dive into Galactic Starcruiser with special guest Steven Rosenthal. Steven recently took part in the experience at Disney World and was willing to come on the show and speak to its merits. Scheduled to close at the end of September, the group gets into the nitty gritty of what the experience is really like, and why, despite Aaron's jokes about Star Wars prison, it might be a shame it's closing.
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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!
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Related: Galactic Starcruiser suddenly reopens bookings and closes again
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Live SW TV commentary: ’Rebels’ Season 4, Episodes 13-14
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
Wednesday Aug 09, 2023
For the 165th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- engage in another live watch of the beloved animated series "Rebels" as they count down toward the release of "Ahsoka." The episodes covered this week are from Season 4, shows 13 & 14, "A World Between Worlds" and "A Fool's Hope," which are the final two shows before the series finale. The crew breaks down some of the mystical aspects of Star Wars, as well as the benefits of a slower, longer burn in a TV show of this nature.
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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!
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Related: Your Star Wars Rebels Viewing Guide!
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Live SW TV commentary: ’Rebels’ Season 4, Episodes 11-12
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
It's time for the 164th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- do another live watch of the beloved animated series "Rebels" as they count down toward the release of "Ahsoka." The episodes covered this week are from Season 4, shows 11 & 12, "DUME" and "Wolves and a Door." These episodes explore the immediate aftermath of a major character's death, so once again spoilers abound as the group discusses the topic of grief and how Star Wars, and more specifically Dave Filoni himself, handle the more mystical aspects of the Force and faith.
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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!
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Related: Your Star Wars Rebels Viewing Guide!
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Live SW TV commentary: ’Rebels’ Season 4, Episodes 9-10
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
It's the 163rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- do something a little different and do a live watch of some Star Wars television. With "Ahsoka" coming to the small screen in August as a kind of "fifth season" of the classic animated series "Rebels," the group decided to do a commentary on the final episodes of "Rebels" Season 4. This week, the guys watched Episodes 9 & 10, "Rebel Assault" and "Jedi Night." (Yes, they watched THAT episode.) Watch along or just listen. But either way, get your "Rebels" on!
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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!
Related: Your Star Wars Rebels Viewing Guide!
Friday Jul 14, 2023
’Ahsoka’ is nearly here; let’s break down the trailer!
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
On the 162nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- break down the newly released trailer for "Ahsoka" (33:00). It's heavily "Rebels" influenced of course, but what new tidbits about the show can we take from what appeared in the trailer? The group also talks a little "Secret Invasion" (3:25), Emmy nominations for "Andor" and "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and how friggin' well those shows hold up (12:24), and recent Bob Iger comments about less Star Wars and the strikes (19:50).
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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!
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Related: Bob Iger's comments
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Welcome to the 161st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- get into the weeds a little on a rumor about John Boyega returning and what that could look like (14:00) before settling into a discussion on the latest "Disney Gallery" behind-the-scenes look at "The Mandalorian" (26:00), dealing with Season 3 of the show. The crew was split on how much value the documentary provided. Finally, the guys talked about "Secret Invasion," the latest Marvel offering on Disney+ (42:40).
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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!
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Gray Jedi: What makes them appealing and/or infuriating as a concept?
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
On this, the 160th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- get together in person for a discussion on gray jedi: specifically what they are, why they are controversial, and why they are appealing as a concept (49:35). Before that, they get into the weirdness of the upcoming movie slate (14:00), Disney not participating in SD Comic Con and the need for buzz (27:00), and just catching up on what we've been watching of late (38:56). It's a fun conversation.
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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!
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Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
What can cosplaying do for you? (plus a new Con is coming to the Gulf Coast!)
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
For the 159th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by a special guest, Martha Howard (@littleredfoxcos), who is an avid cosplayer who is launching a new Con just down the road in Mobile. The group chats about the difficulties in launching a Con from the ground up, what makes a good Con, and what is exciting about the new Azalea City Con. Beyond that, the discussion turns to cosplaying. How can it be beneficial for individuals and for bringing people together? What is the good that comes out of it? Let's dive in!
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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!
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Related: Azalea City Con on Facebook
Friday May 26, 2023
#MakeSolo2Happen ... Okay, so what is that going to look like?
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
It's time for the 158th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow) -- take a moment to talk about Star Wars' birthday before jumping into the news headlines. The discussion includes topics such as Captain Rex (19:00), cameo thoughts for "Ahsoka" (22:45), and Galactic Starcruiser shutting down (34:55). The "main" topic of the week, though, is #MakeSolo2Happen (51:44). The group debates what that should even look like, were it to occur, whether one could argue that it's (kind of) already happening, and what the proliferation of *so much* Star Wars content ultimately means for fans.
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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!
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