Afraid of the Dark Side

Jun 25 2024
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Join Ambi, a scary movie junkie and Star Wars superfan, in a brand new podcast celebrating two of our galaxy's greatest pleasures: horror movies and Star Wars. Grab some gummi bears, pour a cup of caf, and prepare to get crept out along with Ambi and special guests, featuring trivia, deep dives, strong opinions, and plenty of laughs. Sometimes we talk horror, sometimes we talk Star Wars.

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Episode 15: Invasion of the Body Snatchers

Jun 25 2024 56 mins  
In memory of the great Donald Sutherland, Ambi and special guest Peri watch and discuss one of the all-time best sci-fi horror movies. With an incredible cast, multiple fun cameos, a cool Star Wars connection, and a twist ending to remember, this classic flick is in a class all its own, even if the original story has inspired numerous films and series.

Episode 14: The Acolyte, Ep. 4

Jun 21 2024 31 mins  
Is episode 4, "Day," the best episode of The Acolyte so far? Ambi and special guest Peri definitely think so. But who is really the titular acolyte? And which super-obvious character is actually a Sith lord? Either way, we'll be watching.

Episode 13: The Acolyte (ep. 1-3)

Jun 17 2024 87 mins  
“The Acolyte” episodes 1-3 have arrived there is much for Ambi and special guest Peri to discuss: shady Jedi, cool costumes, and interesting tech—plus theories galore about what’s to come. And how can one guy be so young and also so old?

Episode 12: The Devil Made Me Record this Podcast Episode

Jun 15 2024 57 mins  
It’s another inspired-by-actual-events film, and boy, are those actual events complex. Examining “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It,” Ambi and special guest Peri review the true story of the first case in the United States in which a person attempted to claim demonic possession as their defense. As is often the case, the true story is much more interesting than the movie

Episode 11: The Love of Star Wars is Strong in My Family

Jun 09 2024 56 mins  
A long time ago in a family home far, far away, five people really loved Bail Organa. The thing they don’t see eye-to-eye on is horror movies.

Episode 10: Changeling the Game

Jun 01 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, we’re taking on a classic: 1980’s “The Changeling.” Ambi and special guest Peri take a look at the (allegedly) true story that inspired this timeless ghostly tale. How did you die, Joseph? Why do you remain? And where the heck is that medal? Grab a jacket and bring your mom: it’s gonna be a based-on-"real"-events ride.

Episode 9: Episode II: Clones Attack!

May 26 2024 57 mins  
Obi-Wan Who? Grab your seismic charges, my young apprentice: it’s time for Ambi and special guest Peri to take a spin into Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. If you’re craving rotisserie chicken or a gas station hot dog, this is the movie for you! Episode II has something for everybody: Sir Christopher Lee, a handsome bounty hunter, ten thousand Jedi, and the introduct

Episode 8: She's a Star: "Pearl"

May 20 2024 52 mins  
What are you doing in here, Mr. Goose? If you want to take a deep dive into the complex, technicolor masterpiece that is “Pearl,” you’re in the right place. Ambi and special guest Peri take a close look at this insanely wonderful horror film, examining the motivations and inner-workings of a sequestered family living in extreme isolation and the dangerous lengths a repressed

Episode 7: It's a "Tales of the Empire" Special

May 14 2024 65 mins  
Dave Filoni et al. have gifted us with another “Tales of” anthology and Ambi and special guest Peri are ready to talk about it. Did it answer their questions about Morgan’s backstory? Is this about the Empire? Do traditional American gender roles belong in the galaxy far, far away? Can Ambi hold it together well enough to remember the names of basic colors? But most important

Episode 6: The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Special

Apr 29 2024 71 mins  
Take a walk down memory lane all the way back to 1999 and the release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. In this episode, Ambi and special guest, renowned Bail Organa expert Peri, reminisce about the movie and check out some never-opened Phantom Menace toys Ambi collected from Taco Bell 25 years ago! What's your favorite memory from Episode I: midi-chlorians, lightsaber ba