Secrets of Star Wars

SSW211: A key element of Star Wars fandom are the costumes and cosplayers. Robert King, Fr. Andrew Kinstetter, and Thomas Salerno discuss the thematic roles of costumes; the evolution of costumes; the influence of Joseph Campbell, and cosplay experiences.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continu

SSW210: Dive into the world of Star Wars video games. Patrick Mason, Ryan Nafziger, and Fr. Andrew Kinstetter discuss the evolution and history of the games and their significance, as well as their gaming backgrounds and favorites.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets o

SSW209: Darth Jar Jar?! Kathryn Laffrey, Jon Koral, and Dom Bettinelli discuss Star Wars LEGO: Rebuild the Galaxy, including the themes of the contrast between light and dark; how characters changed in this re-imagined galaxy; and how it reflects on the original Star Wars story.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on

SSW208: How many times have R2-D2 & C-3P0 saved the day? Angela Sealana, Robert King, and Thomas Salerno re-live classic & new #StarWars highlights, discussing what makes the comedic duo so beloved in storytelling history.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets of

SSW207: A Jedi who became an Inquisitor and then something else. Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Thomas Salerno discuss Barriss Offee’s story, her motivations, her disillusionment with the Jedi, and her path back to peace and the light.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer th

SSW206: Who is Morgan Elsbeth? Angela Sealana, Patrick Mason, and Kathryn Laffrey discuss her Tales of the Empire story and the hidden layers of art, music, psychology, theology, Star Wars Legends and more that it contains.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star W

SSW205: 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?Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help u

SSW204: 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.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on Yo

SSW203: 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. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star

SSW202: 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. Get all new episodes automatically and for free: Follow by Email | Listen to this episode and subscribe on YouTube. Help us continue to offer the Secre