Sithty Minutes

Andrés, DES, Roberto, Paula
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Sithty Minutes Podcast

A weekly News Podcast that covers the biggest stories of the week with a Star Wars spin! We'll cover everything from LGBTQ+ rights, Black Lives Matter, and immigration alongside the politics and policies impacting those issues. Star Wars is political, and we'll show you how every week.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    We are All Venezuela - Elections and Bad Choices

    Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés takes time to explore the recent election results in his home coutnry of Venezuela. What seems like a slam dunk issue in the US actually has multiple shades of complexity. Just like the choice between Valorum and Palpatine, Venezuela's political future won't be solved even with this election. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes  Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Twitch: @Sithty_Minutes Show Notes: Phantom Menace Siege of Mandalore Light of the Jedi Tension in Latin America Exit Polling Council on Foreign Relations Oil and the US Maduro's Allies Machado's "Tierra de Gracia" Plan (Spanish Link) School Choice in Florida Venezuela v Argentina's Economy (Spanish Link) Argentina's Expired Food Scandal Tierra de Gracia Analysis (Spanish Link) Dems, Israel, and Jill Stein

    54 min

  2. SEP 6

    The Chevron Manuever - SCOTUS, Regulations, and YOU

    Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we're back to exploring political news through the Star Wars lens and you voted on threads to discuss SCOTUS overturning Chevron. Join Andrés as we look at Star Wars canon and Visions to see how governments without fear of pesky regulations can lead to detrimental or positive outcomes depending on who is filing the suit and which regulation is targeted. Come for the Visions love, stay for an Olympic story! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes  Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Show Notes: Hamilton's Victories A New Hope Star Wars Visions: In The Stars Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire Hatch's Legislation Chevron v Natural Resources Defense Council Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo Solitary Confinement FBI Abusing Authority (gasp!) Bird Flu in Colorado PCOS (still a Woman) Miscarraige (still a Woman) Imane Khelif Sues

    47 min

  3. AUG 30

    Boycott PEN America - Ft. Daniel José Older

    Welcome back Kyber Squadron! Now that our Acolyte reviews are over, we have special guest and Luminous author Daniel José Older on to discuss the organically created boycott of PEN America. We talk about the importance of organizations in creating change, why speaking up matters, and how organizing is a creative process. Come for the Acolyte thoughts, stay for a history lesson with swear words! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes  Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog @DanielJose1 Twitter: @DJOlder Website: Daniel José Older Ink Bottle Show Notes:  Sav Malagán PEN America PEN's Letter Writers Against the War on Gaza Sketchbooks & Scratchpads (DJO Newsletter) Suzanne Nossel Sheree Renée Thomas Tananarive Due Self-Healing Yosef Weitz Yosef's Quotes New York War Crimes Jewish Anti-Zionism Christian Zionism

    60 min

  4. AUG 23

    Acolytes of Sithty - Finale Ft. Arezou Amin

    Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week marks the end of our Acolyte coverage with friend of the pod Arezou Amin! We've come a long way with such a nuanced show and the finale does not disappoint as a critque on the Jedi and the ways in which their rigidity informs their downfall. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @arezoudeetoo Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog  Show Notes High Republic Loungefly Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire Bloodline Defy the Storm Review Sen. Rayencourt Vernestra Qimir Darth Plagueis How to Read the High Republic (so far)

    1h 8m

  5. AUG 16

    Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 7 with Jessica McNair

    Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! Our penultimate review of The Acolyte is here, and we have a flashback to cover with a new friend of the pod, Jessica McNair! Andrés and Jessica chat about the diversity of show types in the current canon from Ahsoka to Andor and Mandalorian to The Acolyte before discussing the new flashback and how it creates nuance in a Galaxy Far Far Away. Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @Jessicamcnair Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Tales of the Force Show Notes: Leia Organa Solo The Separatists Vote of No Confidence A New Hope Ahsoka Episode 7 Written Review Ahsoka Quotes Kreia Force Dyad Vergence The Pod Awakens Abeloth Tusken Raiders

    1h 8m

  6. AUG 9

    The Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 6 with Jeff Cagle

    Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, Andrés is joined by the Imperial Talker, Jeff Cagle, and the two sit down to talk about the incredible aftermath of an eventful lightsaber battle that is Episode 6. We talk about Vernestra's intimate call with a Senator, Qimir's unreliable seduction, and how structuring a relationship off of Reylo could be the misdirect of the year. Come for The Acolyte, stay for the nine-egg stew! Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes  Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Jeff: Imperial Talker @TheImperialTalker Show Notes: Star Wars: TIE Fighter Heir to the Empire X-Wing: Rogue Squadron Phantom Menace Opening Crawl The Acolyte Vernestra Qimir Leslye Headland Interview Mask of Lord Momin Shadow of the Sith Devaronian Nine-Egg Stew

    1h 5m

  7. AUG 2

    Acolytes of Sithty - Episode 5 with Peter

    Welcome back Kyber Squadron! This week, we hang out with Peter of Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons - A Creative Writing Podcast to discuss Episode 5 of The Acolyte, Night. We learn who the Dark Sider is, and pour one out for the Jedi lost on Khofar. Come for the TV review, stay for the Trooper Trouble Trivia!  Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes  Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog Determination, Deliberation, and Dragons Pod Show Notes: A New Hope Jar-Jar Action Figure Revenge of the Sith Trooper Trouble Abeloth Light of the Jedi On Tyranny Star Wars Rebels Acolyte Episode 5 Written Episode 5 Review Qimir Master Sol Padawan Jecki Osha/Mae Shell-Folk Dooku Jedi Lost The Nameless

    1h 0m

  8. JUL 26

    Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire - Dr. Chris Kempshall

    Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we take a step back from our Acolyte reviews to discuss Beaumont Kin's historical and sociopolitical analysis of Palpatine's Galactic Empire. Come for the recognition of Alderaan as a genocide, stay for the horrendous PR conversation that ensues.  Follow us: Threads: @Sithty_Minutes @ChrisKempshall Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup @aaa__photog  Website: ChrisKempshall.com Show Notes: Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire History and Politics of Star Wars Episode Written Review Beaumont Kin Propaganda Skywalker: A Family at War The Factories of the 1st World War Coalition for Progress Garindan Ezz Zavor Star Wars Galaxies Derra IV C1-10P Ransolm Casterfo

    1h 9m
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A weekly News Podcast that covers the biggest stories of the week with a Star Wars spin! We'll cover everything from LGBTQ+ rights, Black Lives Matter, and immigration alongside the politics and policies impacting those issues. Star Wars is political, and we'll show you how every week.

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  • Creator
    Andrés, DES, Roberto, Paula
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Sithty Minutes

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