Stories by Darksaber Light

Jessica Johnson
  • 5.0 (8)
  • TV & FILM

A Star Wars podcast celebrating the storytelling that goes into a galaxy far, far away. Featuring SW news, reviews, commentary, analyses, and love for the Mandalorians and the Jedi in particular!

  1. The Glassing of Mandalore and the Importance of Hope in Star Wars

    02/01/2022

    The Glassing of Mandalore and the Importance of Hope in Star Wars

    A bonus episode! This is Part 2 of Stories by Darksaber Light's analysis of The Book of Boba Fett, Episode 5, "The Return of the Mandalorian." While the previous episode was a bit more clinical, this one the emotions come out, and we invite special guest Meg Dowell to join in the laments! We react to the glassing of Sundari and the new insights we've gotten into Mando culture, and talk about the darkness of recent Star Wars content and why going forward, we'd like to see hope to offset that despair.

    1h 4m
  2. What Show Are We Watching?

    02/01/2022

    What Show Are We Watching?

    Stories by Darksaber Light is back after a long hiatus and ready to dive deep into more Star Wars and analyze its storytelling. On this episode, Jess and Arica Jade react to the Episode 5 of "The Mandalorian" . . . I mean . . . "The Book of Boba Fett." The first half includes overview of the (sometimes confusing) timeline regarding Mandalorian history that the shows have given us, and the second have takes a dive into a conversation around the ways that Din and Luke relate to their pasts. What aspects will they seek to keep in their own lives moving forward? And what aspects are better left behind them?

    1h 21m

  3. 05/08/2021

    Star Wars Day 2021

    Happy (belated) Star Wars Day! Recorded before the premiere of The Bad Batch, Arica and Jess discuss what they hope to see in the new show, and tackle a deep conversation surrounding the enduring messages of Star Wars, bringing up topics of philosophy, theology, worldviews, raising kids, and particularly, the enduring theme of hope. Other topics include why Star Wars being "for kids" is a good thing that should be embraced and celebrated and how Star Wars and other sci-fi shows (Stargate, Star Trek) maintain unique balances between the familiar & fantastical.

    1h 24m
  4. WandaVision and Audience Expectation

    03/18/2021

    WandaVision and Audience Expectation

    Join Jess and Arica for a detour through Westview and the storytelling of WandaVision. We discuss sitcom history and tropes, the uniqueness of WandaVision's premise, and the show's explorations of grief and healing. We also compare WandaVision and The Mandalorian -- not as a way to determine which is "better" -- but as as way to explore the purpose of each show, what can be expected from Star Wars and Marvel Disney+ shows in the future, and how fan expectations and theories both increase our enjoyment of new material and can set us up for disappointment. We also ask the important questions, like "which sitcoms would you like to live through?"

    1h 21m
  5. A Mandalorian Celebration!

    03/01/2021

    A Mandalorian Celebration!

    Join Jess, Arica, and special guest Meg Dowell for an ALL-MANDALORIAN EXTRAVAGANZA!!! Hear them reflect on the new material we got in The Mandalorian Season 2 but also celebrate Mandalorians more generally. They'll explore fan-favorite characters and episodes from The Clone Wars, Rebels, and The Mandalorian, gush over the iconic Darksaber, talk about what Mandalorian-focused stories they'd like to see, and examine why narratively, Korkie Kryze (or is that his real last name?) could be future of Star Wars storytelling.

    1h 41m
  6. The Legacy of Leia Organa

    02/22/2021

    The Legacy of Leia Organa

    Princess Leia has been one of the most iconic fictional film characters for over forty years: a symbol of resistance, resilience, and Girl Power personified. Join Jess and guests Merisha (Coruscant Radio Underground) and Michelle (Force of Light Entertainment) as they discuss Leia in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, how Leia's upbringing prepared her for the person she becomes, Leia's love for her son and Ben Solo's redemption, and the role Carrie Fisher played in keeping intelligent, beautiful, successful Leia from ever feeling unrealistic.

    1h 10m
  7. Star Wars Relationships: Love & Romance

    02/14/2021

    Star Wars Relationships: Love & Romance

    In this first installment of Star Wars Relationships, join Jess and Arica for a special "Valenship" episode as they discuss their love of "shipping," their favorite couples, tropes within Star Wars romance, romantic relationships as a catalyst for character development (Luke x Mara), the parallel and foil of Anidala/Obitine, how The Clone Wars' romances retroactively impact the Revenge of the Sith and the original trilogy, and the ultimate OTP: Luke/Hot Chocolate.

    1h 12m
  8. Jess and Arica and the Search for Story

    02/08/2021

    Jess and Arica and the Search for Story

    Join Jess and Arica as they introduce themselves and talk a bit about when and how they got into Star Wars, set the stage for what's coming in the first full-length season of Stories by Darksaber Light, talk about why Star Wars is a franchise that has had a lasting generational impact, and discuss what future projects they are particularly excited for.  Recorded in honor of the first annual Star Wars Podcast Day (February 7th, 2021), chosen in recognition of the original airdate of Jedi Talk, the first Star Wars podcast, which premiered in 1999.

    50 min
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A Star Wars podcast celebrating the storytelling that goes into a galaxy far, far away. Featuring SW news, reviews, commentary, analyses, and love for the Mandalorians and the Jedi in particular!

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  • Creator
    Jessica Johnson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jessica Johnson
  • Show Website
    Stories by Darksaber Light