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Jonah Kellman

Count Dooku

Count Dooku’s character held tremendous potential. Join Jonah, Paul, and me as we delve into his portrayal across movies, TV shows, and books from both

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The Jedi Need an HR Department

Could the Jedi have been saved? Was their downfall inherent in their structure, their rules, their repression? Did Anakin just need a good HR officer to take his complaints to? Rob and Jonah join me to talk about the fall of the Jedi, and how we might have rebuilt the order.

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SWUP Legends and Canon

What exactly are the Legends books, and why do they ignite such fervent passion among Star Wars fans? What transpired when Disney acquired the franchise, and what caused some

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Were the Jedi the Villains? The Ethics of The Clone Wars

The Clone Wars TV series adds layers of nuance and moral complexity to the well-known stories of Anakin’s fall and the demise of the Jedi, while also exploring questions that resonate with our own world. What becomes of peacekeepers when they take on the role of generals? What is the moral value of clones, and how is their treatment justified? And what are the consequences when a war is fought without understanding its underlying reasons?

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Jedi & Sith

Matthew is moving, so no new episode this week, but enjoy this Superhero Ethics episode about the Jedi and the Sith. Are the Sith the mustache-twirling villains

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The Jedi, the Sith, and Good Ol’ Palps

Are the Sith merely mustache-twirling villains, or is there a method to their madness? Where did the Jedi go astray? Should emotions be restrained or fully embraced by a space wizard, and how did the Jedi and Sith codes shape one another? Jacob and Matthew dive into these questions with the assistance of friend and Star Wars Nerd Extraordinaire, Jonah Kellman.

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