Secrets of Star Wars

Corruption! Thomas Salerno, Robert King, and Patrick Mason discuss the finale of The Acolyte and its themes of ambition, betrayal, and moral complexity, including the portrayal of the Jedi order as flawed and corrupt. Is this the show we'd hoped for? The post The Acolyte – Season 1 Finale appeared first on StarQuest Media.

What connects the overall Star Wars saga with The Acolyte's long-anticipated "Choice"? Angela Sealana, Jon Koral, and Thomas Salerno reflect on new & classic characters' intentions, pride, fear & manipulation as they review the episode. The post The Acolyte – Choice appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Teach/Corrupt: Love/hate? Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Patrick Mason discuss their struggles with this series, while delving into its themes of corruption, manipulation, and the struggle of light v. dark. The post The Acolyte – Teach + Corrupt appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Stranger appears! Robert King and Jon Koral discuss the latest episode of The Acolyte the shocking deaths; the brutality and nuanced portrayal of darkness in the Stranger; and evolving relationship between Osha and Mae. The post The Acolyte – Night appeared first on StarQuest Media.

StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest's shows. The post A Special Message from StarQuest appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Who is the Master? Who is the Acolyte? Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason explore the character dynamics between the twin sisters; as well as themes of destiny, power, and corruption of institutions, with parallels from Arthurian legends. The post The Acolyte – Day appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Flashback to Osha and Mae's childhood in The Acolyte's 3rd episode. Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Jon Koral explore the spirituality of the Jedi versus the Witches of Brendok and the themes of community, individualism, and the Body of Christ. The post The Acolyte – Destiny appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The Acolyte is here and Thomas Salerno, Angela Sealana, Robert King, and Mike Creavey dive into the first 2 episodes, praising the new characters, world-building and the show's Star Wars feel and discuss the themes of faith, forgiveness, and justice. The post The Acolyte – Lost + Found, Revenge + Justice appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Explore virtue and vice in Star Wars with Angela Sealana, Andrew Hermiz, and Robert King, as they discuss characters like Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader, highlighting their roles in the battle between good and evil, and virtues embodied by figures like Chirrut Imwe, Cassian Andor, and Rey in the timeless struggle between light and darkness, underscoring how they aid in understanding human nature and real-world challenges. The post Virtue and Vice in Star Wars appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Did your favorites make our Top 10 Star Wars Characters list? Join Mike Creavey, Angela Sealana & Thomas Salerno as they create their list in real-time with some surprising inclusions and omissions as well as some honorable mentions. The post The Top Ten Star Wars Characters appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The end! Thomas Salerno, Jon Koral, and Kathryn Laffrey discuss the series finale of the Bad Batch. Did it live up to expectations? What about loose. threads? They also discuss Hunter's fatherly role, Crosshair's redemption, and Omega's maturity. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 47: The Cavalry Has Arrived appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The penultimate episode! Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jon Koral discuss this Bad Batch story setting the stage for the finale, including the hanging threads; the evolution of Echo; and questions about Emerie's and Crosshair's loyalty. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 46: Flash Strike appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Nearing the end. Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Jon Koral discuss the ante-penultimate episode of The Bad Batch and discuss the child-warrior Omega, loss of innocence, and the complexity of her role in the story; possible redemption for villains; and the ethical complexity of Star Wars. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 45: Into the Breach appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Juggernaut! Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Ryan Nafziger discuss this action-packed episode, the return of the Batch to warrior form; Omega's heroic sacrifice and her moral calculus; Emerie's moral struggle; and the return of Rampart. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 44: Juggernaut appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Bad Batch enters darker storytelling territory, and Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Josh Beeghley discuss the return of Ventress; Emerie facing dehumanization and abuse of power; and Omega's choice of sacrifice herself to save her brothers. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 41, 42 & 43: The Harbinger, Identity Crisis, and Point of No Return appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Getting answers is never easy for the Bad Batch. Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Thomas Salerno discuss the Batch's negotiations for answers about Omega with frenemy Fennec Shand and Crosshairs search for answers on his shaky hand and uncover some surprising insights. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 40: Bad Territory appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Cornered! Thomas Salerno, Jon Koral, and Josh Beeghley discuss this two-parter where the Bad Batch are hunted by their clone brothers. They discuss the themes of loyalty to one another and the Empire; the ethics of following orders; and the treatment of clones as disposable. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 38 & 39: Infiltration & Extraction appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Return! Ryan Nafziger, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jon Koral discuss the latest Bad Batch episode and its themes of reconciliation and identity, particularly between Crosshair and Hunter; Omega's role within the team; and how Crosshair's journey parallels St. Paul's. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 37: The Return appeared first on StarQuest Media.

Reunited! Kathryn Laffrey, Josh Beeghley, and Ryan Nafziger discuss the 3rd episode of season 4, touching on the themes of loyalty and survival, as well as where the season could go and what characters will return. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 36: A Different Approach appeared first on StarQuest Media.

The final season begins! Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Josh Beeghley discuss the first three episodes of the 3rd season of The Bad Batch, including themes of family and surival, as well as what we can expect in this season. The post The Bad Batch – Ep. 33, 34 & 35: Confined, Paths Unknown, and Shadows of Tantiss appeared first on StarQuest Media.