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Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
On the 77th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- provide a brand new commentary track for "Attack of the Clones." After nearly 20 years of negative attention, it's hard not to fall into constant negativity with the film (and your hosts DEFINITELY point out some of the problem areas), but there's a ton of good stuff here too. Which scenes work the best? How did the other prequels affect this movie? What were some of the clear influences from other films? What kind of impact did this movie have on future Star Wars projects like 'The Clone Wars' and 'The Bad Batch?' And why might this be the most ambitious of all Star Wars movies? Join in for some answers!
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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: 'Attack of the Clones' on IMDB
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
For the 76th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- jump around a bit, first reviewing their recent rewatch of "The Battle for Endor," the 1985 TV movie centered around the Ewoks (and full of cheese and Wilford Brimley). PSA: It's on Disney+ if you want to experience it yourself. The group then bounces back into the present day with a critical eye turned toward the current state of Star Wars marketing. It's essentially been five months without a trailer. Can more be done? Finally, your hosts offer their initial impressions of "The Bad Batch," the newest Star Wars animated series.
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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: 'The Battle for Endor' on IMDB
Related: Peter Mayhew's 2021 Children's Hospital coin
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
The WhoDatJedi podcast celebrates its 75th episode with a Star Wars trivia extravaganza! Your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- connect with fans at a special live event and test everyone's trivia knowledge. General silliness abounds. Also, the guys talk a smidge about the scant May the Fourth news of the day, mostly diving into the various pieces of Disney theme park news. Here's to another 75!
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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 Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
On this, the 74th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- catch up on some Star Wars news ... and find it all oddly New Orleans-centered this week. Then they review "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier," the just completed Marvel series on Disney+. Spoiler alert: impressions were good. Also of special note: an in-person trivia event at Zony Mash for May the Fourth and Give Nola Day. Free trivia, free beer, free swag, free live music ... did anyone say free? Folks interested in coming out can register at the link below.
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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: Register for a free beer at the Zony Mash Give Nola Day event
Related: The answer(s) to "Why did Lando steal Han's clothes?"
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
On the 73rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- go deep into the lore of Boba Fett to attempt to get a better understanding of the character. Do you know the roots of the character? (Pro tip: you can now watch his original debut on Disney+.) The group goes through his back story, covers his Legends stuff, and then talks about his future in the upcoming series "The Book of Boba Fett." There's also discussion of the "Shang Chi" trailer and a tease of an upcoming in-person event in New Orleans on May the Fourth!
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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: Plo Koon instead of Luke Skywalker?
Related: Is Doctor Aphra coming?
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Welcome to the 72nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- embrace the newest (oldest?) additions to the Disney+ library in the form of its "Vintage Collection," specifically, the group reviews the Genndy Tartakovsky "Clone Wars" micro-series. For the uninitiated, this series is different than the Dave Filoni-helmed "Clone Wars" cartoon that recently concluded in 2020. Taking a cue from last week's "Justice League" discussion, they talk about the value in getting two different versions of the same story, but more importantly, why every Star Wars fan should check this anime-inspired series out. There are a TON of reasons to watch.
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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: How did the 'Clone Wars' micro-series influence Star Wars today?
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
For the 71st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- talk all things "Justice League" to celebrate the release of the "Snyder Cut." After a bit of MCU talk and some hilariously inept trivia to get things started, the guys really dive into how this experiment came into being, whether it ultimately succeeds as a movie, and whether some of that may not even matter. Does a movie have to be "good" to have value? Who REALLY owns art after it's been released? And what is the cut-off point for enjoying work from problematic creators? All of that and more in this week's wide-ranging 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
Visit their website for more of their music!
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Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
On this, the 70th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- take stock of the current Star Wars creative universe and catch you up on all of the latest headlines. Their discussion takes some pretty fun turns, from what it's like to venture into a comic book shop these days, to what we should do with all of these casting rumors, to some unique recollections of the older Star Wars material set to make its Disney+ debut, all the way to the future of Kathleen Kennedy and the future of Star Wars at Disney (spoiler alert: the outlook is fine).
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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: Obi-Wan Cast Confirmed
Related: Bad Batch Trailer Drops
Related: Disney CEO reaffirms Kathleen Kennedy’s place as head of Lucasfilm
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
69 ... Nice! Welcome to the 69th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- go down the rabbit hole of the Star Wars sequel trilogy (Episodes 7-9) thanks to recent interviews with Rian Johnson, Kelly Marie Tran and Joonas Suotamo about the films (and in Kelly's case, the fans' reactions to those films). What went wrong? Well, on a happier note, a lot went right with the recent Marvel Disney+ series, WandaVision. The group evaluates the final episodes, the series as a whole, and where the Marvel Cinematic Universe may go from 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
Visit their website for more of their music!
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Related: Kelly Marie Tran on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter
Related: Kylo Ren TORTURED Chewie?!?
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
On the 68th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by a special guest, Ben Hart (@BenHartWithNoE), the creator and co-host of The Star Wars Underworld (@TheSWU). SWU has a huge following in the Star Wars community ... and with good reason, as the podcast has been running for over a decade now. Ben talks to the group about what went into the development of the website/podcast, how they handle their editorial choices, and how gratifying the experience has been. He also offers up why the "The Clone Wars" series is so important to him, thoughts on the Disney era (movies, TV and books), and some talk on the prequels and how generational and familial Star Wars can be. These stories are meant to connect us, and it's important to remind ourselves of that once in awhile.
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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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Related: The Star Wars Underworld
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Welcome to the 67th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- have a little fun with a feature that ran in a special Star Wars edition of Time Magazine (reissue, but on news stands now!) and name their "Greatest Star Wars Moments." Where did the Time feature come up short? Did Aaron begrudgingly give the prequels their due? Was Dave able to narrow his list down to a manageable level? And how far off script did Fredo venture? Also, what giant, glaring omission did the group leave off their collective lists? All of that, plus a special reworked trivia session and a spirited news discussion are on this week's show!
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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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Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Thursday Feb 18, 2021
Buckle up! For the 66th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- tackle the controversy surrounding Gina Carano's firing from "The Mandalorian." For longtime listeners of the show, there should be little surprise that the group condemns hate speech and therefore falls into a stance of supporting Disney's decision to part ways with the actress. But the situation does spark a ton of discussion. When considering tolerance, where does one draw the line, both as a company trying to make money, but also as a consumer trying to do the ethical thing? Is cancel culture a problem, or does it have its place? And does boycotting a show or movie -- for any reason -- even make fundamental sense? Where does idealism take a backseat to practicality? Give us a listen and let us know what you think.
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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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Related: 'Mandalorian' star fired amid social media controversy
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
On this, the 65th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- briefly talk a little Star Wars news before switching gears entirely and dive into the Disney+ series "WandaVision," the MCU's first big attempt at pulling its movie characters over to the small screen. They look at the big picture, trying to decipher what kind of far-reaching effects the show might have on the MCU (as well as how well it leans into what's previously been established). They also look at the current lay of the land in regards to the characters, who might make an appearance next, and what the recent cameo really means. What does all of this mean within the context of the source material? Looking at both the state of this show and "The Mandalorian," the biggest takeaway of all might be that it's a good time to be a fan of creative, daring work ... because that's what we're getting.
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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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Related: Happy birthday, John Williams!
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Welcome to the 64th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! Your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by returning guest (and Legends super fan) Michelle Hunter of the Times-Picayune (@MichelleHunter) to talk about Star Wars books! The group lists their favorite books set in the universe Far, Far Away, and each person gives their reasoning behind each recommendation. Whether you've been a long-time voracious reader looking to reminisce, a complete newbie looking for a place to start, or somewhere in between, this should be a fun conversation about all things Star Wars books.
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: Top Star Wars books (listed)!
Related: Kenobi confirmed to begin filming this spring
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
On the 63rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- debate the best lightsaber fights in the entirety of the Star Wars universe put to film. The saga movies obviously figure heavily, but the duels and conflicts from the animated universe also make an appearance. The flip side of that coin is the lightsaber action that just didn't quite hit par. What is the greatest duel in Star Wars history? What battles might have escaped your notice as being amazing? And which fights did we wish were better? Listen, and then give us your own favorites!
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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: Jason Isaacs on the Inquisitor and the potential of a return
Related: The 25 best lightsaber duels ranked
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus overlord Aryanna Gamble returns to the show to join your regular hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- on this 62nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast. Topics covered include why the krewe seems to fit the spirit of both Mardi Gras and nerd fandom so well, how it's grown so large, and of course, the story of Peter Mayhew's sock. Perhaps most importantly, the group discusses how Chewbacchus is dealing with the pandemic and how interested fans can celebrate Mardi Gras with the krewe in 2021 via a costume contest.
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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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Related: Costume contest rules
Related: Chewbacchus.org
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
For the 61st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- provide a brand new commentary track, this time for "The Phantom Menace." It's a fun conversation, covering the problems with the movie and the mixed reaction it has experienced, but also leaning into the positive traits the movie has ... and some of the how of why the movie is the way it is. What's the real meaning of the title "The Phantom Menace?" Is the unorthodox structure a weakness or a strength? Is the pod race sequence vital or disposable? And how does this ending hold up compared to the other movies? We have answers.
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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: 'The Phantom Menace' IMDB page
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
The WhoDatJedi podcast celebrates its 60th episode by reviewing the entirety of Season 2 of "The Mandalorian," the live-action Star Wars series on Disney+. Your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- reveal their favorite episodes, the episodes that really stood out as being special, and the ones that ... just didn't work quite as well. They also get into the questions of how well the season worked as one cohesive story, and moreover how well it connected to Season 1. Finally, where is this story taking us? And is it a good place? All that (plus some special trivia guests) and more on this week's show.
Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Twitter & Facebook!
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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: Changes coming to Galaxy's Edge?
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
Wednesday Jan 06, 2021
On this, the 59th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- take a spin on Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol" by visiting their past, present and future Star Wars Christmases. Firstly, the group shares their favorite Star Wars Christmas memories. They then talk about what happened THIS year. And finally, they discuss what their perfect Star Wars gift for a future Christmas might be. They conclude the episode by revisiting all of the loose threads from "The Mandalorian" they'd like to see addressed in Season 3.
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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!
Additional song: The Mandalorian Theme x Carol of the Bells by Samuel Kim
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Related: Star Wars: The High Republic is here
Related: Robert Downey Jr. to join "The Mandalorian?"
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Welcome to the 58th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! Your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@Aaron_Svoboda), Alfredo Narvaez (@NOLA_Fredo) and David Gladow (@davegladow) -- are joined by returning guest Ryan Clark of the 501st to talk about Chapter 16 ("The Rescue") of "The Mandalorian," the live-action Star Wars series on Disney+. Reactions were mostly positive to an eventful season conclusion, though opinions were split on the effectiveness of some of the execution. Is this a good ending to Season 2? What about that crazy cameo? Where do we go from here? Is the Boba Fett news welcome? And when are Din and Grogu going to be reunited again?
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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: Boba Fett series announced