Matthew, Ashley Coffin, and Paul Hoppe delve into The Mandalorian, Season 2, Episode 7, The Believer. Look for our new episodes each week, released shortly after the
Who is Ahsoka Tano, and what role might she play in the future of the Star Wars universe? What is her history, and where does she fit
Matthew teams up with Riki Hayashi and Paul Hoppe to talk about The Mandalorian, Season 2, Episode 6, The Tragedy. Each week, we’ll be releasing a new
In our latest podcast episode, the team — Paul, Ashley, Jeff, and myself — unpacked the thrills of The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 5. Without venturing into
Matthew is back with Paul and Ashley to dive into The Mandalorian, Season 2, Episode 4 – The Siege. Below are two of the links we mentioned
With the passing of Alex Trebek, we reflect on the impact of Jeopardy! and trivia contests. While trivia may not be a superpower, these competitions have a significant overlap with our fandoms. In this episode, we explore the show’s importance in our culture. What is the value of objective fact? Why was a show about knowing facts so popular? And just how should we pronounce ‘genre’?
Was “Baby Yoda” a bit unruly this episode? What happens when X-wing pilots are on traffic patrol? And might Moff Gideon have a background as
We’re diving into Mando, Season 2, Episode 1, with Jeff Randle, Ashley Coffin, Paul Hoppe, and Matthew Fox. Will Mando and Boba Fett strike up a
Paul and I talk about tropes in our favorite movies and shows, using the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit as our launch point. What makes a trope annoying or problematic, and where can they be helpful to a story, especially one involving superheroes? How does The Queen’s Gambit both embrace and subvert tropes in ways that make it such an engaging story? And we ponder the question: Is chess a superpower?
Mandalorian Season Two is almost here, and we are pumped! We kick off our coverage by reflecting on Season One, then share our theories and hopes for