100 episodes
Duel of the Ranks: A Star Wars Show Duel of the Ranks
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5.0 • 73 Ratings
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a great Star Wars film or TV episode? Despite their greatness, why do these cinematic masterpieces boil up so many differing opinions? Is it simply generational? Which is the best one? If you are curious at all about any of these hot button issues, then you have come to the right place. Welcome to Duel of the Ranks (DotR), a show where we debate takes so hot that a planet with twin suns would melt! Each week, our team will review a new piece of content from the movies to the shows, and we'll give it a rank amongst the rest to determine if it sits at the top or if it should be thrown into the trash compactor. For more information on our show, be sure to check out our website by clicking on the link below!DotR Website: www.dueloftheranks.com
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100. Ahsoka: Ep. 5 – Shadow Warrior
Buckle up, Star Wars enthusiasts, as we mark our 100th episode of Duel of the Rings with a spectacular debate and review of Ahsoka's part five! We are thrilled to have the company of our old friend Charlie, who enlightens us about his intriguing endeavors in cryptocurrencies, energy conservation, and homeschooling. Sharing the mic with him is Christian Aidenson, a dedicated viewer, joining us for an introspective discussion on Ahsoka's face-off with her master in the world between worlds and her emotional flashback journey through the Clone War.
We get down to brass tacks with Charlie, as we dissect the latest chapter of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, scrutinizing the characters and their portrayals. The heat turns up as we ruminate on the role of special effects and Carson Tiva's commendable performance as the wingman. We don't pull our punches when it comes to Ahsoka's character development either. We explore her inner conflict as a soldier, her controversial Clone Wars costume, and the enigmatic power of the world between worlds. The question lingers: did Ezra save Ahsoka from Vader, or was it Anakin himself?
As we tread towards the end of this special episode, we engage in a spirited discussion about the character of Balan, and whether Disney should have kicked off with a live-action Star Wars show. We don't shy away from the controversy surrounding Hayden Christensen's performance in the prequels and the mysteries of Balan's connection to the forest. As we reminisce about our journey through the 100 episodes of Duel of the Rings, we want to extend a heartfelt thanks to you, our listeners, for your unwavering support. Together, let's continue exploring the captivating universe of Star Wars! -
99. Ahsoka: Ep. 4 – Fallen Jedi
Ready for a high-stakes duel in the Star Wars universe? Strap in as we dive into the fourth captivating episode of Ahsoka, Fallen Jedi. As hosts Brody and Amanda, we pull back the curtain on the unique dynamics between Sabine and Ahsoka and their shared determination to thwart Thrawn.
We tease apart the simmering tension between Sabine and Ahsoka, exploring Sabine's resentment and the brewing possibility of a 'dark Ahsoka'. Traversing through the immersive Star Wars universe, we touch on intriguing theories about Anakin's potential ties to Darth Vader's red lightsaber and Ahsoka's connection to the son. As we delve into the narrative, we also discuss the return of familiar elements from Clone Wars and draw fascinating parallels between the prequels and the original trilogy.
As we approach the end of our discussion, we share our final scores for this episode and indulge in some fiery opinions in our Hot Take segment. We ponder upon future speculations - the potential live-action appearance of Canaan Jarrus, and how the next episode might tie into the upcoming Mandalorian movie. We conclude with a discussion on the prospects of a live-action Ahsoka and the exciting implications it holds. Join us as we navigate through this thrilling ride full of captivating theories, passionate debates, and fervent discussions about all things Star Wars.
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98. Ahsoka: Ep. 3 – Time to Fly
Amanda and Brody are joined by special guest Bryan (@VarsityScooter) this week to discuss Part 3 of the Ahsoka series, Time to Fly. In this episode, Sabine struggles to connect with the force while Ahsoka pulls some new anti-gravity moves on her opponents. Listen as the crew debates if Huyang is a better droid than R2-D2, whether Hera is a bad mom for letting Jacen be raised by Chopper, how Kevin Kiner stacks up against John Williams and why we should all start playing Battlefront 2 again.
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97. Ahsoka: Ep. 1 & 2
Brody and Amanda break down the long awaited 2 episode series premiere of Ahsoka on Disney+. They talk about everything from Kevin Kiner’s incredible return to score Star Wars, Loth cat mania, and share some fair criticisms about the pacing and characters of the show. Join the discussion and share your hot takes on the Ahsoka series with us!
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96. The Clone Wars: S1E15 | Trespass
In this week’s episode, Brody and Amanda breakdown Clone Wars Season 1 - Episode 15: Trespass (69.40%). Senator Chuchi makes her Clone Wars debut and uses her leadership skills to negotiate peace between the nearby moon she represents and the native inhabitants of the icy planet of Orto Plutonia. Amanda and Brody also share their bingo predictions for next week’s Ahsoka premiere, which you will not want to miss. Don’t forget to reach out and ask for your own bingo card for a chance to win a DOTR prize! Join us next Thursday at 5:30PM Central Time for our ranks and hot takes!
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95. The Clone Wars: S1E13-14 | Maridun Arc
In this week’s episode, Brody and Amanda breakdown the Maridun Arc from Clone Wars Season 1 - Episode 13: Jedi Crash (73.20%) and Episode 14: Defenders of Peace (68.90%). The two dive deep into Aayla Secura’s glaring midriff and discuss the need for a Separatist breakaway story. We even get a little ASMR thrown into the mix. Listen to the episode now and let us know what you think of our hot takes!
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Customer Reviews
Def NOT milktoast
DotR categorical ranking system is fool proof! If you ever wondered how your favorite Star Wars movie stacks up against the rest, look no further! Amanda and Brody (and Charlie and Christian) create such fun and civil discourse around Star Wars, you can’t help but shout ROGER ROGER at a take so hot it’ll melt a planet with twin suns!
It’s ight
I’m here for it. Caught myself LOL.
Milquetoast Younglings
Recently added this show to my playlist. I appreciate that they will give hard scores and have developed categories for those scores. Their civil discourse when they disagree and the counter arguing is a great example of how SW fans should be discussing things. Star Wars is all about “fun” and that goes for the discourse of it as well.
I also really appreciate them bringing back the word “milquetoast” into discourse.. an often underrated term.
So add these younglings (as in the age of their podcast and that they are younger than me) to your weekly listens and see if you agree or disagree with their rankings.