The Joy of Star Wars

The Joy of Star Wars
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A Star Wars podcast that looks at how real-world history ties in with our favourite space saga. The show combines a true passion for Star Wars with a deep love of history. Hosted by Simon, Steele and Vaughn.

Episodes

  1. 04/08/2023

    Class Dynamics and Urbanism on Coruscant

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn are joined by their friend Daniel to look at Coruscant and discuss how the class dynamics and urbanism that we see in the capital of the Republic compares to that of Washington D.C.. And we of course end the episode with a quiz!

    1h 53m

  2. 02/07/2023

    The Pursuit of Joy - Star Wars Podcast Day 2023

    For the 24th anniversary of Jedi Talk, the very first Star Wars related podcast which premiered back on February 7, 1999, Simon, Steele, and Vaughn celebrate Star Wars Podcast Day by talking about "joy" in both Star Wars and American History. After the discussion, stay tuned to see if you can beat Steele and Vaughn's score in the quiz.

    1h 26m

  3. 01/26/2023

    Prison Industrial Complex

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn discuss the history behind legalised slavery in state and federal prisons in the US and how this abhorrent system is represented in Star Wars media. Then stay tuned to the end of the show for another Star Wars quiz!

    1h 17m

  4. 01/12/2023

    Deep Dive - Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi

    We’re back! After an extended break Simon, Steele, and Vaughn return to do a deep dive episode on Episode VI - Return of the Jedi.

    1h 52m

  5. 08/29/2022

    Bodily Autonomy Under the Senate's Military Industrial Complex

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn dive into the subject of bodily autonomy and how it relates to military recruitment, both in real-life and in Star Wars. They then discuss their thoughts on the Obi-Wan Kenobi tv series, and then finish the episode with a quiz.

    1h 34m

  6. 05/27/2022

    Obi-Wan Kenobi - A celebration of the character

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn celebrate the release of the new Disney Plus show by discussing all things Obi-Wan Kenobi. We celebrate the character in all his forms, be that live action or animated. We dive into a wide range of categories and share our love of everything from his various haircuts to his sassiest moments. And stay tuned to the end of the episode for another Star Wars quiz!

    1h 48m

  7. 05/07/2022

    Deep Dive - Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn do another deep dive episode, this time on Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back. Discussion points include: our favourite moments in the film, best minor characters, and worst internet theories. And as with most episodes we do of this podcast, we can’t help but discuss Episode II – Attack of the Clones.

    1h 56m

  8. 04/22/2022

    Indoctrination in Star Wars

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn discuss indoctrination, and look at real world events such as McCarthyism, as well as depictions of indoctrination in Star Wars. Stick around to the end of the episode for another Star Wars quiz!

    1h 29m

  9. 03/24/2022

    Corruption in Star Wars

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn look at the topic of corruption in Star Wars and how it ties in with corruption in American history. And at the end of the show Simon hosts another Star Wars quiz for Vaughn and Steele.

    1h 21m

  10. 02/22/2022

    The Chosen One

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn dive into the topic of the "Chosen One" and discuss how it might relate to American mythologies and history. Also, Simon was tasked with watching the Mortis trilogy of episodes in Clone Wars – find out his reaction to watching Clone Wars for the first time. And then to finish up we have a game built around minor Star Wars characters.

    1h 37m

  11. 02/07/2022

    The Star Wars History Podcast You’re Looking For

    Simon, Steele, and Vaughn introduce the aims and methodologies of this new podcast, discuss cinematic universes, and take a quick look at the Jedi. Stay tuned to the end of the show for the Wookieepedia game where Simon looks up random Star Wars things and asks his co-hosts if they know what they are.

    1h 38m

  12. 01/09/2022

    Deep Dive - Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

    Simon, Steele and Vaughn start a brand new Star Wars podcast by taking a deep dive into Episode IV – A New Hope as we closely examine the first Star Wars film and discuss why we love it so much.

    1h 46m
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About

A Star Wars podcast that looks at how real-world history ties in with our favourite space saga. The show combines a true passion for Star Wars with a deep love of history. Hosted by Simon, Steele and Vaughn.

Information

  • Creator
    The Joy of Star Wars
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Joy of Star Wars
  • Show Website
    The Joy of Star Wars