A More Civilized Age: A Star Wars Podcast A More Civilized Age

Welcome to Star Wars: Rebels season 3! In this pair of episodes, we dig into how the ghost crew has changed after the dramatic end to last season. With Kanan absent to work through his own new reality, Ezra gets the change to lead a mission and goes through some familiar... growing pains... with a dark sided twist. But hey, Y-wings!! Freaky new force sensitive guy! It's all fun and games here!
And in case you were wondering if we were going to tackle The Acolyte while it's running, we've got an episode on the first half over on our patreon! 
NEXT TIME: The Holocrons of Fate, The Antilles Extraction, and Hera's Heroes
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Hosted by Rob Zacny (@RobZacny)
Featuring Alicia Acampora (@ali_west), Austin Walker (@austin_walker), and Natalie Watson (@nataliewatson)
Produced by Ricardo Contreras (@a_cado_appears)
Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal)
Cover art by Xeecee (@xeeceevevo)

Finally, we've made it: to Malachor, to the Rebels season 2 finale, to the face-to-face showdown between... well... That's the thing, isn't it. If this had only been a faceoff between Kanan, Ezra, Ahsoka and the Inquisitors who have been pursuing them all season, it would've been a pretty great season finale. But it's more than that, much, much more. 
NEXT TIME: Steps into Shadow Pt. 1 & 2
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Hosted by Rob Zacny (@RobZacny)
Featuring Alicia Acampora (@ali_west), Austin Walker (@austin_walker), and Natalie Watson (@nataliewatson)
Produced by Ricardo Contreras (@a_cado_appears)
Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal)
Cover art by Xeecee (@xeeceevevo)
 

As Rebels begins its lead up to the second season finale, it's got some important work to do. First, it has to give its two Jedi protagonists (and their not-quite-a-Jedi-anymore friend) some direction and confidence. Then it has to sell the idea that they have to confront the Inquisitors directly or risk inevitably leading them (and their Dark Lord of the Sith master) to the Rebel forces. Finally, it has to tease the idea that maybe a deep darkness exists in the world--and maybe Ezra is getting a little too close to it.
Also Chopper has to meet his new husband.
NEXT TIME: Twilight of the Apprentice Pt. 1 & 2
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Show Notes
Yoda Comparison Video
Hosted by Rob Zacny (@RobZacny)
Featuring Alicia Acampora (@ali_west), Austin Walker (@austin_walker), and Natalie Watson (@nataliewatson)
Produced by Ricardo Contreras (@a_cado_appears)
Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal)
Cover art by Xeecee (@xeeceevevo)
 

As we inch towards the end Rebels Season 2, some things are becoming clearer and clearer. First, Ezra's whole animal empathy thing is going to keep happening. Second, we're definitely going to get some 'different rebel cells have different goals' stories as the series continues. And third... they are definitely, absolutely going to try to redeem Kallus. It's a bold strategy. Let's see how it plays out.
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Show Notes




Hosted by Rob Zacny (@RobZacny)
Featuring Alicia Acampora (@ali_west), Austin Walker (@austin_walker), and Natalie Watson (@nataliewatson)
Produced by Ricardo Contreras (@a_cado_appears)
Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal)
Cover art by Xeecee (@xeeceevevo)

As we return from the midseason finale, we get a trio of episodes that represent the three major emerging categories of Star Wars Rebels stories so far. One is a story driven by a cameo from the larger Star Wars universe. Another is a big swing at some brand new worldbuilding and an exploration into tone and style that is totally brand new for the show. And the third is, unfortunately (and of course), a lackluster Sabine episode that doesn't even have the decency to give her credit for her own good ideas. Ah well, maybe next time!   
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Show Notes
Journey into the Star Cluster by Kevin Kiner

Hosted by Rob Zacny (@RobZacny)
Featuring Alicia Acampora (@ali_west), Austin Walker (@austin_walker), and Natalie Watson (@nataliewatson)
Produced by Ricardo Contreras (@a_cado_appears)
Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal)
Cover art by Xeecee (@xeeceevevo)
 

Folks, we did it. After a middling pair of episodes last time and with what looked like a connected pair of stories coming up, we decided to call an audible and increase our episode count to three!
So, today, join us on a journey across the galaxy: First into an experimental imperial weapon with its origin in the EU glory days of old, then on a planetary hunt for force-sensitive babies, and finally a return to Lothal where a troubled Ezra Bridger finally gets some answers about his family. 
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Show Notes
Natalie's Phone Background
Hosted by Rob Zacny (@RobZacny)
Featuring Alicia Acampora (@ali_west), Austin Walker (@austin_walker), and Natalie Watson (@nataliewatson)
Produced by Ricardo Contreras (@a_cado_appears)
Music by Jack de Quidt (@notquitereal)
Cover art by Xeecee (@xeeceevevo)