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!

2d ago

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!

31 min
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!

36 min
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!

33 min
May 25

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. On November 12th, 2019, live action Star Wars returned to the small screen where its previous success was tenuous at best and by the end of its first episode, The Mandalorian had fans hooked! In this episode of Aggressive Negotiations we crossover with The 602 Club so Matthew Rushing and John Mills can talk about the first Star Wars movie in 7 years, The Mandalorian and Grogu. We discuss so much about the movie, the themes, plot, character, music, action and so much more, wrapping it all up with our ratings. 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!

1h 48m
May 20

The Mandalorian Chapter 22: Guns for Hire

The Mandalorian Chapter 22: Guns for Hire. Does Chapter 22 of The Mandalorian, GUNS FOR HIRE, deserve its rep as a bad episode? Matt and John explore the mysteries of this episode to uncover: - The heights of outer rim fashion in the Galaxy Far, Far Away - Whether stunt casting works well - If tying the Clone Wars into the Mandoverse works for casual fans - Whether the lost Rangers of the New Republic series sent a script here again - Why Christopher Lloyd was cast - If it’s an uneven episode that could have worked better if there were more than 8 episodes in a season. Did this episode of Season 3 deliver something special, or was it another misfire? As we all anticipate the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, John & Matt are celebrating with a 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!

24 min
May 19

The Mandalorian Chapter 21: The Pirate

The Mandalorian Chapter 21: The Pirate. Episode 21 of The Mandalorian, THE PIRATE, is a great episode hampered by its placement in the season, and a resolution that’s less than satisfying. Ride along in this combat-ready episode for: - Thrilling air battles above Navarro - The fate of Captain “Easter Basket” Shard - A new home for the Mandalorians - Bo Katan being shown to lead a new way forward for the Mandalorians Did this episode of Season 3 deliver more worthwhile development, or was it another misfire? As we all anticipate the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, John & Matt are celebrating with a 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!

34 min
May 15

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord. The character of Darth Maul showed up first in The Phantom Menace, a villain of few worlds but one that was forever etched in fans minds as one of the coolest they’d ever seen, which meant he just couldn’t stay dead forever. In this episode of Aggressive Negotiations we crossover with The 602 Club so Matthew Rushing and John Mills can talk about Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord. We discuss, Maul’s arc, Devon’s Arc, Lawson’s arc, Inquisitors, the Dark Lord of the Sith, connecting to Solo, the animation, the music and our ratings. 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!

1h 35m
May 12

The Mandalorian Chapter 20: The Foundling

The Mandalorian Chapter 20: The Foundling. Episode 20 of The Mandalorian, THE FOUNDLING, features a lot of firsts, and explores more of Bo Katan’s religious experience with Din Djarin. It delivers: - Djarin introducing Grogu & the viewers to Mandalorian combat training. - Bo-Katan leading a hunting party, which includes Djarin and Ragnar's father Paz Vizsla. - A rhyming flashback for Grogu as the Armorer forges a new piece of Mandalorian armor for him, just like Din in Season 1. - Ahmed Best’s cameo Jedi Master Kelleran Beq during Grogu’s visions of his rescue from the Jedi Temple. - Bo-Katan reveals her encounter with the Mythosaur while the Armorer replaces Bo-Katan's pauldron Did this third episode of Season 3 deliver more worthwhile development, or was it another detour? As we all anticipate the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, John & Matt are celebrating with a 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!