200 episodes

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.

Secrets of Star Wars StarQuest Media

    • TV & Film
    • 4.3 • 136 Ratings

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.

    The Acolyte – Season 1 Finale

    The Acolyte – Season 1 Finale

    SSW205: Corruption! Thomas Salerno, Robert King, and Patrick Mason discuss the finale of The Acolyte and its themes of ambition, betrayal, and moral complexity, including the portrayal of the Jedi order as flawed and corrupt. Is this the show we’d hoped for?







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    • 1 hr 2 min
    The Acolyte – Choice

    The Acolyte – Choice

    SSW204: What connects the overall Star Wars saga with The Acolyte’s long-anticipated “Choice”? Angela Sealana, Jon Koral, and Thomas Salerno reflect on new & classic characters’ intentions, pride, fear & manipulation as they review the episode.







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    • 1 hr 11 min
    The Acolyte – Teach + Corrupt

    The Acolyte – Teach + Corrupt

    SSW203: Teach/Corrupt: Love/hate? Thomas Salerno, Kathryn Laffrey, and Patrick Mason discuss their struggles with this series, while delving into its themes of corruption, manipulation, and the struggle of light v. dark.

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    The Acolyte – Night

    The Acolyte – Night

    SSW202: The Stranger appears! Robert King and Jon Koral discuss the latest episode of The Acolyte the shocking deaths; the brutality and nuanced portrayal of darkness in the Stranger; and evolving relationship between Osha and Mae.

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    A Special Message from StarQuest

    A Special Message from StarQuest

    StarQuest CEO Dom Bettinelli has a special message for all listeners and supporters of StarQuest’s shows.

    • 3 min
    The Acolyte – Day

    The Acolyte – Day

    SSW201: Who is the Master? Who is the Acolyte? Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason explore the character dynamics between the twin sisters; as well as themes of destiny, power, and corruption of institutions, with parallels from Arthurian legends.

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    • 58 min

Customer Reviews

4.3 out of 5
136 Ratings

136 Ratings

KentuckyRobert ,

Lightsaber faves episode

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!
Darth Talionis, RS

Liz McMurrin ,

New and interesting perspectives!

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

Deac Chez ,

My thoughts

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.

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