Secrets of Star Wars

4.3 (136)
TV & FILM
UPDATED BIWEEKLY

Star Wars geeks discussing the deeper themes and hidden layers in all things Star Wars, from A New Hope to the latest movies and streaming TV shows on Disney+. Hosted by Fr. Andrew "Fr. Fett" Kinstetter.

1 DAY AGO

Star Wars: Ewoks

SSW213: We’re going way back to the 1985 animated series Star Wars Ewoks. Thomas Salerno and Kathryn Laffrey discuss Ewoks’ place in Star Wars from their controversial origin in Return of the Jedi to lighthearted adventures in the cartoon, and reflect on their favorite characters and moments from the series.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 Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! * You can watch most Star Wars on Disney+. * Get the official Secrets of Star Wars t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch. * Purchase Star Wars books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Star Wars Store. * Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page and the Secrets of Star Wars discussion group. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to starwars@sqpn.comWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.

52 min
NOV 5

Star Wars: Droids

SSW212: Before Clone Wars there was the classic 1985 animated series Star Wars Droids. Thomas Salerno and Patrick Mason discuss its nostalgic appeal, unique characters, humor, and themes like C3PO’s quest for a worthy master and some 80s=style moral lessons.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 Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! * You can watch most Star Wars on Disney+. * Get the official Secrets of Star Wars t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch. * Purchase Star Wars books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Star Wars Store. * Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page and the Secrets of Star Wars discussion group. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to starwars@sqpn.comWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.

1h 1m
OCT 22

Star Wars Cosplay and Costumes

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 continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! * You can watch most Star Wars on Disney+. * Get the official Secrets of Star Wars t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch. * Purchase Star Wars books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Star Wars Store. * Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page and the Secrets of Star Wars discussion group. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to starwars@sqpn.comWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.

1h 9m
OCT 8

Star Wars Gaming

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 of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! * You can watch most Star Wars on Disney+. * Get the official Secrets of Star Wars t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch. * Purchase Star Wars books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Star Wars Store. * Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page and the Secrets of Star Wars discussion group. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to starwars@sqpn.comWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.

1h 11m
SEP 24

Star Wars LEGO: Rebuild the Galaxy

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 YouTube.Help us continue to offer the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! * You can watch most Star Wars on Disney+. * Get the official Secrets of Star Wars t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch. * Purchase Star Wars books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Star Wars Store. * Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page and the Secrets of Star Wars discussion group. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to starwars@sqpn.comWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.

1h 2m
SEP 10

C3P0 and R2D2 Save the Day!

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 Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! * You can watch most Star Wars on Disney+. * Get the official Secrets of Star Wars t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch. * Purchase Star Wars books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Star Wars Store. * Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page and the Secrets of Star Wars discussion group. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to starwars@sqpn.comWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.

59 min
AUG 27

Tales of the Empire: Barriss Offee

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 the Secrets of Star Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! * You can watch most Star Wars on Disney+. * Get the official Secrets of Star Wars t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch. * Purchase Star Wars books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Star Wars Store. * Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page and the Secrets of Star Wars discussion group. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to starwars@sqpn.comWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.

1h 9m
AUG 13

Tales of the Empire: Morgan Elsbeth

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 Wars. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! * You can watch most Star Wars on Disney+. * Get the official Secrets of Star Wars t-shirt at sqpn.com/merch. * Purchase Star Wars books and Blu-ray/DVDs at the Secrets of Star Wars Store. * Join the conversation at the SQPN Facebook page and the Secrets of Star Wars discussion group. * Be part of the StarQuest Discord community at SQPN.com/discord * Send your feedback or comments to starwars@sqpn.comWant to Sponsor A Show?Support StarQuest’s mission to explore the intersection of faith and pop culture by becoming a named sponsor of the show of your choice on the StarQuest network. Click to get started or find out more.

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Lightsaber faves episode

Nov 6

KentuckyRobert

Loved hearing you guys debating about your favorite lightsaber duels. Definitely you need to do same with animated series, etc. maybe do EU books and comics??? One that wasn’t mentioned but would have been in my own list: Ahsoka vs. Morgan E. In the Mando episode “The Jedi”. From that spear ring to the end it was awesome. Also the first live action heavy hint that Thrawn was still alive! Great nostalgia moment for me as a Chiss Grand Admiral fan. Great show. Keep it up! Recent episode on Droids, I appreciate the coverage. I love the show droids, watched as kid and since from time to time. Awesome. Don’t forget, the pirate was named Kybo Ren! Darth Talionis,
New and interesting perspectives!

11/09/2022

Liz McMurrin

A breath of fresh air. Finally found a Star Wars podcast that thinks for itself. Deep, thought-provoking, and definitely subscribing!
My thoughts

Jan 16

Deac Chez

I have enjoyed most of what I have heard and have gone back in archives for shows but it is disappointing how many shows do not give an overview in the beginning of the movie/ show that is being talked about Thanks Jimmy/Don for being consistent on that.
Great Star Wars Podcast - Sound and Voices

02/15/2022

Montana-Star-Lord

This podcast is not only a discussion by well informed Star Wars fans, but everyone on the show has a great voice.

Star Wars geeks discussing the deeper themes and hidden layers in all things Star Wars, from A New Hope to the latest movies and streaming TV shows on Disney+. Hosted by Fr. Andrew "Fr. Fett" Kinstetter.