In which we present LIVE at Star Wars Celebration Japan, joined by author Chris Kempshall to discuss history, archival work, and schools of historical thought—via his book, The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire.
Watch the video version on YouTube.
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In which we finish Andor. Why does the Empire compare the Rebellion to a disease? What was the point of doing that to Bix? And did the best Star Wars show really stick its landing?
If you want to contribute, my kitten's surgery fund is here.
You can find Cori over on Twitch.
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In which we continue Andor: and discuss The Ghorman Massacre, protest tactics, Imperial riot cops, and state news media—as joined by Gare Davis.
Listen to Gare's work on It Could Happen Here.
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Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we return to Andor: its French Resistance, Eedy Karn's Fox News brain, and the Bury Your Gays Trope, as joined by Beatrix Gilling.
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FULL SPOILERS: Andor Season 2, Episodes 4-6.
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Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we discuss Andor's comeback premiere: and what it has to say about infighting, leftist organizing, and immigration, as joined by Maxine Kwiatkowski.
Find Max over on her YouTube channel.
Content warning for this episode: Discussion of sexual assault | 1:06:13 - 1:10:50
Content warning for Andor S2 Ep3: Non-graphic attempted sexual assault | 37:17 - 37:34, 38:48 - 39:15, 39:28 - 40:48
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Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we exhaustively dissect three arguments against transgender Clone Troopers, as well as what they can teach us about eugenics, authoritarianism, militaries, biology, transphobia, and twenty years of ever-changing "lore".
Content Warnings: Misgendering: 0:05:45, T-slur for humorous effect: 0:53:55 | 3:05:33, mild transphobia throughout.
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Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we explore ideas about myth, capitalism, and branded toys—all to answer the fundamental question: what is Star Wars?
Advice for Surviving the New Regime | 1:34:51
People to Give Your Money To:
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Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which Ellie goes rogue to talk about that thing that's happening this week.
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In which we search for meaning in Star Wars Land, learn about the artistic potential of theme parks, and induce an existential crisis.
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Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we examine Star Wars Outlaws, the underlying logic of human cooperation, and the card game Han Solo played to win the Millennium Falcon.
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Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we talk about racism in the Original Trilogy, lesbian representation, and ultimately determine: which entry of Star Wars should conservatives hate the most
Final tier list (episode spoilers) can be found here.
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In which we explore prejudice against aliens, the politics of the Republic Senate, and an update on the production of Daughters of Ferrix.
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Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we investigate The Acolyte, police accountability, and how "accidental" killing is a systemic issue.
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Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we analyze rural life in Star Wars, Luke's drive to leave Tatooine, and political polarization in America and beyond.
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Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. Background music is by Louie Zong. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we examine the life of George Lucas, student protest, public perceptions of conflict, and answer the ultimate question: is Star Wars really about the Vietnam War?
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In which we're joined by Star Wars Explained to talk about The High Republic, its parallels with tales of King Arthur, and America's lost age of prosperity.
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Daughters of Ferrix is @TheLetterbomber and @SofiainSLC. See more of Mollie and Alex on Star Wars Explained. Follow the podcast @FerrixPod.
In which we scrutinize Mon Mothma, the style choices of the powerful, and the ways in which Star Wars echoes our male-dominated world.
A correction: Ellie misspeaks partway through and says that of the ten longest character appearances in the three trilogies, nine of each are men. This is slightly mistaken, as in the Sequel Trilogy, Rey and Leia both rank.
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In which we explore Galactic City, racialized ghettos, and why Coruscant is the worst place in the galaxy to live.
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In which we discuss the modern shift in the portrayal of the Empire, the Jedi Order's complicity in slavery, and the real political messaging of the Sequel Trilogy.
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