Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast

The Nerd Party

4.9 (117)
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Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast is the home of the Parsec Award winning show that ponders the deep meanings and intricate workings of the Saga. It's nothing but pure Star Wars goodness each week!

3d ago

Star Wars Publishing Problems

Star Wars Publishing Problems. Inspired by a recent book to a new Barnes & Noble, John asks Matt if his perception lines up with reality. Looking at the Star Wars section of the Sci-Fi area, there was a disturbing sign. Does a lack of new titles and a ton of older “Legends” titles on display show a once-great publishing arm well out of steam and heading for irrelevance? What does that mean for the franchise as a whole? Have the Jedi Masters stumbled on a worrying sign for the future of Star Wars publishing? Find out on their latest issue on The Nerd Party. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more! Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Make sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!
Jul 23

The Crime of Star Wars

The Crime of Star Wars. John and Matt discuss whether Star Wars fans, both casual and devoted, want villains beyond the Empire. Are we ready to explore the criminal underworld’s denizens as our primary antagonists, or do we always want rebellion and empire? They discuss: - Whether criminal Star Wars plays better on the big or small screen - How it affects the stakes to take it down a notch from galactic domination - Why Lucas’ desire to explore other aspects of the Galaxy Far, Far Away is just now getting its day - What in the world(s) we might be able to expect going forward All this and more in the latest from your favorite Jedi Masters on The Nerd Party. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more! Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Make sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!
Jul 16

The World Cup of Star Wars

The World Cup of Star Wars. John and Matt discuss whether there was a dominant sport in the Star Wars galaxy and, if so, what would it look like? They discuss: - How to have so many species compete with each other fairly - What options were there for competition? - Have we seen this sport onscreen already? - What in the world(s) would be fun enough that everyone would love it? All this and more in the latest from your favorite Jedi Masters on The Nerd Party. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more! Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Make sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!
Jul 8

Darth Vader Runs for Office

Spurred on by a Wordpress blog prompt of the day, John and Matt discuss what it would look like if Emperor Palpatine (Darth Sidious) suddenly announced he was stepping down and nominating Darth Vader to run in a special election to let the people decide who the next Emperor should be. They discuss: - Best time period for the situation to be set - WHO would RUN AGAINST VADER? [The answer may surprise you!] - How would anyone trust the vote results - Could this manage to be an in-canon series [or book] to expand on the idea? All this and more in the latest from your favorite Jedi Masters on The Nerd Party. Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more! Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Make sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!
Jul 3

Pitching a Stormtrooper Show

Pitching a Stormtrooper Show. John pitches a new show idea to Matt, rooted in the Star Wars galaxy: - Imperial Stormtroopers in need of a new life - Like The Bad Batch, but with a different kind of arc - Keeping in Captain Rex continuity - Using the time to establish the world of the New Republic’s earliest days Should the show start on Endor after the destruction of the Second Death Star? Should Captain Rex be their mentor? How could the show serve as a rhyme without repeating The Bad Batch’s amazing beats? Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more! Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Make sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!
Jun 18

The Clone Wars Saves the Day

The Clone Wars Saves the Day. Matt and John discuss the massive shift in Star Wars storytelling made possible by the innovative and incredible team that gave us The Clone Wars, and the resistance they faced from the fanbase at the start. They overcame this resistance and conducted a masterclass on: - How to introduce new beloved characters - Experimenting with different genres - Keeping themes consistent across multiple arcs - Advancing characters incrementally but substantially Would Star Wars exist as we love it today without the risks taken by The Clone Wars crew? Join Matt and John as they conclude that no, it wouldn’t! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more! Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Make sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!
Jun 11

The Mandalorian Chapter 24: The Return

The Mandalorian Chapter 24: The Return. The final episode of the third season on the Mandalorian, Chapter 24: THE RETURN, tries to wrap up a whole lot, and seems to be a true finale for the entire story. Matt and John explore what may be the final episode EVER of this online series. They look at: - Story structure and resolution of important plotlines - Challenges to how much they were trying to tell - Whether rearranging earlier episodes would have helped the resolution - If Mando’s arc is satisfyingly wrapped up - If they left it open appropriately for the film that we got Did this final episode of Season 3 deliver something that justified and redeemed the storytelling challenges of the season? As we all celebrate the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, John & Matt wrap up their rewatch and detailed discussions of The Mandalorian, Season 3. Join them as they debate and analyze each episode on the most fun Star Wars podcast on the internet! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more! Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Make sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!
Jun 3

The Mandalorian Chapter 23: The Spies

The Mandalorian Chapter 23: The Spies. Does Chapter 23 of The Mandalorian, THE SPIES, point the way to a strong season ender? John and Matt explore the points of this episode to discuss: - Whether the spies have enough screentime in the season - If the episode itself is balanced - The limitations of the Volume in certain circumstances - If that cliffhanger was effective - How it might point the way to a better “cut” of the season Did this episode of Season 3 deliver something as thrilling as a penultimate episode must be? As we all celebrate the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, John & Matt are wrapping up their rewatch and detailed discussions of The Mandalorian, Season 3. Join them as they debate and analyze each episode on the most fun Star Wars podcast on the internet! Host John Mills and Matthew Rushing You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more! Send us your feedback! Twitter: @TheJediMasters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheNerdParty/ Email: http://www.thenerdparty.com/contact Subscribe in Apple Podcasts Make sure you follow us on X @TheJediMasters + leave us a review and rating!

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Star Wars Podcast

Jan 13

SciFiFan203

This Podcast uploads weekly. It discusses various Star Wars topics across books, movies, and TV shows. It’s a half hour to an hour in length. So you can listen to it in the car. On the way to or from work. Which is what I do. Matt and John are excellent hosts. They are very knowledgeable about everything Star Wars. I recommend this podcast to any Star Wars fan.
Tons to mull over

08/14/2025

Haydayhayd

So many great topics discussed! The hosts and their guests really get into talking about all things Star Wars. Loved the recent Andor episode. Definitely not vague and unconvincing. Keep up the nerdiness! Thanks!
Great Star Wars Show !

12/08/2022

Ruralfarmboy

I’ve been a listener’ve many Star Wars Podcast Shows for a long long time ... Matt and John have been in my Playlist over diff’rnt Pods/Shows that cross over. From my years of listenin’ to ‘em ... their past episodes are FULL of SW Creators/Writers/Story Tellers yer Gonna Wanna Hear ! A Welcome addition to yer SW pod playlist! It’s Recommended Listenin’ by me Ruralfarmboy
Issue 300

10/27/2022

CURBSIDEimagery

This is where the guys are great & enjoy the longer timed podcast. I’ve been listening for awhile now and in the beginning the guys led into their face in relation to the Star Wars topic and while that may not be very popular sure do wish they would lien into their face more often. Keep up the great work fellaz! Michael Pittsburgh, PA

Aggressive Negotiations: A Star Wars Podcast is the home of the Parsec Award winning show that ponders the deep meanings and intricate workings of the Saga. It's nothing but pure Star Wars goodness each week!