On this episode, Rachel from Followers of the Force and Starlight Beacon Transmissions returns to look back at the first season of Andor! We discuss the show's unapologetic politics, the masks of Luthen Rael, the many prisons in which the characters find themselves, and more. A Larger View of the Force is part of the Clashing Sabers network! Follow Clashing Sabers on Twitter @ClashingSabers and be sure to check out all the other shows on the network. Merch store Rachel on Twitter: @builtonstardust Followers of the Force on Twitter: @FOTFPodcast Starlight Beacon Transmissions on Twitter: @SBTransmissions A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby) Editing by Jackson Bungart (@JacksonBungfart)

On this episode, Emily from Followers of the Force joins me for a conversation about Tales of the Jedi! We talk about Ahsoka's adversities, Dooku's crises of faith, and I quote Yoda way too many times for Emily's liking. Merch store Emily on Instagram: @emsls18 A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby) Editing by Jackson Bungart (@JacksonBungfart)

On this episode, I talk about Maul: Sith Lord, crime boss, ruler of Mandalore....and case study in the themes of the philosophy of existentialism. Merch store A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby) Editing by Jackson Bungart (@JacksonBungfart)

On this episode, a very special conversation with Chris Kempshall, author of "The History and Politics of Star Wars: Death Stars and Democracy," and Vaughn Joy, co-host of "The Joy of Star Wars" and "Impressions of America": three historians talk about the history of Star Wars, history in Star Wars, and creating content at their intersection. "The History and Politics of Star Wars: Death Stars and Democracy" on Routledge (use code HPSW25 for 25% off) Chris Kempshall on Twitter: @ChrisKempshall Vaughn Joy on Twitter: @JoyofStarWars and @gvaughnjoy Impressions of America on Twitter: @USAimpressions A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby) Editing by Clayton Hinojosa (@FanboyClay) History episodes of A Larger View of the Force: Episode IV, "History, Memory, and Myth in Star Wars" Episode VI, "Yoda Goes Greek" Episode XIII, "Mandalore and Me" Episode XXV, "The Gilded Republic" Episode XXVI, "Battle Droids Are Working Class" Episode XXXII, "Technological Terror" Episode XXXIII, "The New Order" Episode XXXV, "Dances with Massiffs" Episode XXXVI, "The Tribes of Comancheria"

On this episode, it's the (long awaited?) return of Speculative Star Wars!   Mace Windu and Palpatine duel in the Chancellor’s office. But this time, it’s the Jedi Master who emerges victorious. And now the Jedi find themselves in control of the Republic.  What’s next? Merch store A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, Eli of Star Wars: In a Galaxy joins me to talk about Adam Christopher's book Shadow of the Sith! We discuss the tragedy of Dathan and Miramir, Lando's heart, what this book adds to The Rise of Skywalker, and the poor luck of a certain Jedi hunter.  Merch store Eli on Twitter: @OchiFan327 In a Galaxy on Twitter: @inagalaxypod A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2) Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

It's episode 40! And it's the two year anniversary of A Larger View of the Force! AND Meg Dowell is back to talk about Captain Phasma! Need I say more? Merch store Meg Dowell on Twitter: @MegDowell A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2) Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, Kelly Knox of StarWars.com joins me to look back at Obi-Wan Kenobi! We talk about living in the Dark Times, facing the past, saving the future, and much more. Merch store Kelly Knox on Twitter: @kelly_knox A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2) Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, Alden Diaz returns to continue the story of Doctor Strange! Both Multiverse of Madness and Star Wars have a lot of say about the allure of dark powers and forbidden knowledge, and we dive into all of it. Merch store Alden on Twitter: @ThatAldenDiaz Ahch-To Radio on Twitter: @AhchToRadio One and Done Film Club on Twitter: @OneNDoneShow A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2) Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, Arezou Amin joins me to mark 20 years of Attack of the Clones! We dive into everyone’s favorite love story set amidst galactic civil war and discuss its enduring impact on Star Wars storytelling. Merch store Arezou on Twitter: @ArezouAmin A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2) Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, the Book of Boba Fett trilogy closes out with a Tusken-inspired episode about the Comanches, and the story of how, in the 18th and 19th centuries, they fended off rival tribes and colonial powers to become the dominant force in the American Southwest. For more on Comanche history, see The Comanche Empire by Pekka Hamalainen. Merch store A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2) Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, I dig into Boba Fett’s time with the Tuskens by exploring a classic genre of American literature: Indian captivity narratives. I talk about the motives for captive-taking, why captivity narratives were popular, and the stories former captives told. Merch store A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2) Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, Alberto Calderon on Radio Rebellion: A Star Wars Podcast joins me for a lookback at the Book of Boba Fett! We talk about what worked, what didn't, and some of our favorite moments and characters. Merch store Radio Rebellion on Twitter: @RadioRebelPod A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2) Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, I dive into fascism. Fascism has been an important influence on the story of Star Wars. But is it exactly? What were the goals of fascist regimes? What explains fascism’s popularity after World War I? I explore that and more. Merch store A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Editing by Timothy Guthrie (@tcguthrie2) Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode I talk about superweapons, both in Star Wars and in our own world. I tell the story of nuclear weapons: they can’t blow up planets, but their invention forever changed warfare, global geopolitics, and, as one critic argues, U.S. democracy. Merch store A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, Rachel from Followers of the Force joins me to celebrate the fifth anniversary of Rogue One. We discuss how the characters find identity and purpose in their mission to retrieve the Death Star plans, the film's real-world resonances, and, of course, Bor Gullet. Drew Brett, "Dancing with the Devils" Merch store Rachel on Twitter: @builtonstardust Followers of the Force on Twitter: @FOTFPodcast A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

On this episode, Star Wars meets Doctor Strange as Alden Diaz of Ahch-To Radio, A Rewatch Between Worlds, and The One and Done Film Club joins me to talk about the 2016 MCU movie and its many connections to a galaxy far, far away. Merch store Ahch-To Radio on Twitter: @AhchToRadio One and Done Film Club on Twitter: @OneNDoneShow A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

This episode is all about Star Wars planets! I give my list of my ten favorite in the franchise. Find out which ones made the cut! Merch store A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

Colleen McMillan is BACK to talk more Star Wars Visions! On this episode we take a look at ‘The Ninth Jedi,’ ‘TO-B1,’ ‘The Elder,’ ‘Lop & Ochō,’ and ‘Akakiri.’ Merch store Colleen on Twitter: @ColleenWritesMN Bohemian Geek Studies on Twitter: @GeekStudies Yet Another Star Wars Podcast on Twitter: @YASWPod A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)

It’s the first of my two-part look at Star Wars Visions! Colleen McMillan of Bohemian Geek Studies and Yet Another Star Wars Podcast joins me to talk about ‘The Duel,’ ‘Tatooine Rhapsody,’ ‘The Twins,’ and ‘The Village Bride.’ Merch store Colleen on Twitter: @ColleenWritesMN Bohemian Geek Studies on Twitter: @GeekStudies Yet Another Star Wars Podcast on Twitter: @YASWPod A Larger View of the Force on Twitter: @ALargerViewPod Show art by Charlie Ashby (@CMWAshby)