Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Your Guide To The Canon, Through The Comic Book Lens
By Mike Burton
Star Wars: Comics In Canon - Your Guide To The Canon, Through The Comic Book LensMay 26, 2023
Clone Wars Conversations Season 2 Pt 2 (E12-22): Boba Fett’s Revenge, Obi-Wan’s Love Interest, The Zillo Beast’s Rampage And More!
Clone Wars Conversations continues with the second half of Season 2 (Episodes 12-22)! Dave, Maff & Mike discuss every episode of Clone Wars in this show, making it the perfect Clone Wars companion podcast!
In more detail, the trio discuss the Mandalore Plot, Zillo Beast and Boba Fett arcs, along with the 3 one-off episodes within, delving into Boba Fett’s revenge against Mace Windu, Palpatine’s plot to capture the Zillo Beast’s impenetrable hide, Obi-Wan’s complicated relationship with Duchess Satine of Mandalore and more, as we finish off the season subbed “Rise Of The Bounty Hunters”!
The first episode of Clone Wars Conversations was released 21st January and the second on March 3rd on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (& is eps 221 & 225 of GCC): https://youtu.be/3K8Tx9tASnw
Dave, Maff & Mike have also spoken about The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones and The Clone Wars Movie on this feed (GCC episodes 212, 214 & 217)
Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and recently did a spider-related podcast with Dan here: https://pod.fo/e/22733f & on Back To The Filmography here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4gVI3zIyNbc7fM3DbCdL0n?si=vJlnGaqyQrakJCVl_2lJUQ
You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos or listen to him guesting on various Comics In Motion shows, as well as on the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast
Also check out all 5 episodes of Rebels Reviewed, where Dave, Maff & Mike tackle all 4 seasons and a bonus wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike has been involved with many other Star Wars podcasts, recently he did a collaboration with Ike’s Flame on Star Wars & Spirituality; part 3 was ep 227 of Genuine Chit-Chat and parts 1 & 2 are on Ike’s podcast - for part 1: https://pod.fo/e/227cd5 & part 2: https://pod.fo/e/227cd4
The previous GCC episode was all about Vegas Baby where Mike & Megan are joined by Chris Phelps to talk about Chris’ favourite city on earth; Las Vegas, as M&M are getting married there later in 2024! In more detail, the trio begin with why Chris loves Vegas so much, before delving into his trips there, what he likes doing there, tips & tricks for anyone looking to go, his experiences in New York, his travel vlog, gambling, drinking and more, including Megan’s time in America and Chris’ time in New York!
To support Mike and hear more from Megan, consider supporting Mike’s podcasting endeavours at https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - for only £1 per month, you will get instant access to over 200 episodes of their exclusive Patreon show Afterthoughts and a new episode is released every week!
Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com
GUEST SPOTS:
Mike was chatted Dune 1984 and Part 1 (2021) with the 20th Century Geek: https://pod.fo/e/227135
Mike was recently on Mandatory Music & CD, talking Weezer: https://pod.fo/e/224890
Mike also featured on the VHS Strikes Back, talking Trainspotting: https://pod.fo/e/22437b
Mike hosted the 1000th episode of Comics In Motion: https://pod.fo/e/22046f - https://youtu.be/OqFFFehte5A
Find Mike’s other show; Star Wars: Comics In Canon on Spotify & the other podcast apps on the feed of Comics In Motion or on GCC’s YouTube channel. The last episode was a review of the Asajj Ventress/Quinlan Vos book Dark Disciple, while the episode prior (143) was Mike delving into the Free Comic Book Day High Republic comics while ep 142 showcases Darth Vader against Padmé’s handmaidens! Previous episodes include the Hidden Empire crossovers, every canon Star Wars comic by Marvel, full High Republic coverage (book reviews & comics) & much more - https://podfollow.com/comicsinmotion
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Clone Wars Conversations Season 2 Pt 1 (E1-11): Returning To Geonosis, Dark Side Use, Mind Control, The Deserter & General Grievous
Clone Wars Conversations continues with the first half of Season 2 (Episodes 1-11)! The trio have delved into the Clone Wars movie and full first season so now they’re talking their time with specific episodes – the perfect Clone Wars companion podcast continues!
In more detail, they talk about the strange timeline of seasons 1, 2 & 3, the connections to the movie & season 1, Cad Bane as a villain and then the 5-episode-arc of the Return To Geonosis, before speaking about the last three one-off episodes, including The Deserter! As well as plenty of Clone-talks, our trio discuss each episode & arc in-depth while talking about the many character journeys, new characters and “background” characters that get a lot more screentime in the Clone Wars!
The first full episode of Clone Wars Conversations was released 21st January on the usual podcast feeds & YouTube (& is episode 221 of GCC): https://youtu.be/TkZQmf4cFY8
Dave, Maff & Mike also spoke about The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones and The Clone Wars Movie previously (in episodes 212, 214 & 217), listen on any podcast app or watch here: https://youtu.be/VD3nbfFJinQ, https://youtu.be/nr405kOINQc & https://youtu.be/2ODVAWoTcYM
Also check out all 5 episodes of Rebels Reviewed, where Dave, Maff & Mike tackle all 4 seasons and a bonus wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and appeared on the weekly discussion shows for Andor and The Last of Us, as well as on the Villains Super Draft: https://pod.fo/e/15d0b5 - A Dummies Guide To Geekdom, talking Dungeons & Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/1644e9 - and is on Spider-Dan’s bear-filled Grizzly/Prophecy episode: https://pod.fo/e/16274d
You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos or listen to him guesting on various Comics In Motion shows, as well as on the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast
Check out the 1000th episode of Comics In Motion which also marks the 6 year anniversary, where Mike spoke with Chris, Dave, Max & Tony to celebrate this milestone and answer listener questions! Podcast Link: https://pod.fo/e/22046f - Video Link: https://youtu.be/OqFFFehte5A
The previous GCC episode was the 20th Century Geek’s deep dive into Moon Knight’s entire history (as of early 2024), where Scott & Mike speak about numerous comic runs, the Disney+ series and the Moon Knight essay book; Waxing And Waning: Essays On Moon Knight, which Scott edited & contributed to, Khonshu, the future of Moon Knight and so much more!
To support Mike and hear more from Megan, consider supporting Mike’s podcasting endeavours at https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - for only £1 per month, you will get instant access to over 200 episodes of their exclusive Patreon show Afterthoughts and a new episode is released every week!
Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com
If you want FREE BONUS CONTENT, please screenshot your reviews & ratings of the show and send them to Mike via social media or email and he’ll send you an episode of Afterthoughts of your choosing!
MORE GUEST SPOTS & FREE CONTENT:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Phasma by Delilah S Dawson; Book Review, Plot Summary & Character Bio, Plus Who Killed Brendol Hux? And The First Order & Resistance Before The Force Awakens
The first book review of 2024 has landed! Mike reviews Phasma by Delilah S Dawson, giving his spoiler-free thoughts on the book and related characters, plus confirming what other Phasma content people can consume to enjoy the character even more, before he gives his full spoiler-filled thoughts! In his spoiler-filled thoughts he talks about themes, specific characters, impact on the canon and gives a plot overview for anyone who hasn’t read the book.
Phasma was written by Delilah S Dawson and was released September 1st 2017 and in-universe the novel’s framing story takes place at 34ABY while the majority of the flashback story is in 24ABY.
Mike delved into the Captain Phasma comic mini-series (explaining how she survived The Force Awakens) back in episode 5 of Star Wars: Comics In Canon and delved into her Age Of Resistance one-shot in ep 52.
Mike also reviewed Delilah S Dawson’s other Star Wars novel; Inquisitor: Rise Of The Red Blade in October 2023.
The last episode on this feed was Mike’s review of Dark Disciple (featuring Asajj Ventress & Quinlan Vos).
In previous episodes, Dave, Maff & Mike have discussed The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones and The Clone Wars Movie previously, listen on any podcast app or watch here: https://youtu.be/VD3nbfFJinQ, https://youtu.be/nr405kOINQc & https://youtu.be/2ODVAWoTcYM
Also check out all 5 episodes of Rebels Reviewed, where Dave, Maff & Mike tackle all 4 seasons and a bonus wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
To support Mike and receive weekly bonus episodes, consider supporting at https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - for only £1 per month, you will get instant access to over 200 episodes of their exclusive Patreon show Afterthoughts and a new episode is released every week!
If you want FREE BONUS CONTENT, please screenshot your reviews & ratings of the show and send them to Mike via social media or email and he’ll send you an episode of Afterthoughts of your choosing!
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:58 What To Expect
01:31 Phasma Bio & Other Content
05:31 Book Info
06:38 Spoiler-Free Thoughts
22:54 Blurb & Spoiler Warning
24:03 Vi & Cardinal Info Plus Framing Story
36:01 Phasma, Brendol Hux & Siv Flashback Story
55:20 Final Thoughts & Plot Summary
58:15 Outro
Asajj Ventress In Clone Wars & Beyond? Dark Disciple Book Review & Plot Summary - Christie Golden’s Novel And The Bad Batch Season 3 Trailer, Plus Quinlan Vos (A Clone Wars Era Novel)
With all the buzz around Asajj Ventress & The Bad Batch, Mike has decided to release his Dark Disciple book review from Patreon! It’s a Clone Wars era novel written by Christie Golden, made with unused Clone Wars scripts, focusing on Quinlan Vos & Asajj Ventress near the end of the war, so it fits in with season 6/7 of The Clone Wars! Please also note this was recorded in a car so the quality isn't the usual standard!
In previous episodes, Dave, Maff & Mike have discussed The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones and The Clone Wars Movie previously, listen on any podcast app or watch here: https://youtu.be/VD3nbfFJinQ, https://youtu.be/nr405kOINQc & https://youtu.be/2ODVAWoTcYM
Also check out all 5 episodes of Rebels Reviewed, where Dave, Maff & Mike tackle all 4 seasons and a bonus wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
To support Mike and receive weekly bonus episodes, consider supporting at https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - for only £1 per month, you will get instant access to over 200 episodes of their exclusive Patreon show Afterthoughts and a new episode is released every week!
If you want FREE BONUS CONTENT, please screenshot your reviews & ratings of the show and send them to Mike via social media or email and he’ll send you an episode of Afterthoughts of your choosing!
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Bad Batch S3 Trailer Explanation
04:35 Dark Disciple Review & Summary
18:52 Outro
Clone Wars Conversations Season 1 Reviewed & Ranked: Is This Better Than The Movie? Jar Jar Returns, Dodgy Animation & Clone Individuality
Clone Wars Conversations officially commences! This year Dave, Maff, Mike and occasionally Megan will be reviewing every episode of the 2008 Clone Wars animated series. They’ve reviewed The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones and the Clone Wars movie, so now they delve into the entire first season, including all 22 episodes!
In more detail, they first talk about their general thoughts on the first season before Megan talks about her highlights and favourite characters. The squad then talk about the animation style before Megan goes to bed. The boys then talk in-depth about each standalone episode, full arcs and their high & low points of the series, including the clone’s personalities, the villains, the horror elements and where Maff thinks the show is going, given there is very little dramatic tension for the main protagonists. Near the end, Mike also confirms the chronological watching order of the first 3 seasons of The Clone Wars!
Dave, Maff & Mike have spoken about The Phantom Menace, Attack Of The Clones and The Clone Wars Movie previously (in episodes 212, 214 & 217), listen on any podcast app or watch here: https://youtu.be/VD3nbfFJinQ, https://youtu.be/nr405kOINQc & https://youtu.be/2ODVAWoTcYM
Also check out all 5 episodes of Rebels Reviewed, where Dave, Maff & Mike tackle all 4 seasons and a bonus wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and appeared on the weekly discussion shows for Andor and The Last of Us, as well as on the Villains Super Draft: https://pod.fo/e/15d0b5 - A Dummies Guide To Geekdom, talking Dungeons & Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/1644e9 - and is on Spider-Dan’s bear-filled Grizzly/Prophecy episode: https://pod.fo/e/16274d
You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos or listen to him guesting on various Comics In Motion shows, as well as on the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast
Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike and hear more from Megan, consider supporting Mike’s podcasting endeavours at https://patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - for only £1 per month, you will get instant access to over 200 episodes of their exclusive Patreon show Afterthoughts and a new episode is released every week!
If you want FREE BONUS CONTENT, please screenshot your reviews & ratings of the show and send them to Mike via social media or email and he’ll send you an episode of Afterthoughts of your choosing!
MORE GUEST SPOTS & FREE CONTENT:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
Find Mike’s other show; Star Wars: Comics In Canon on Spotify & the other podcast apps on the feed of Comics In Motion or on GCC’s YouTube channel. Episodes are out every Saturday; episodes 0-142 are out now; ep 142 showcases Darth Vader against Padmé’s handmaidens while ep 141 are Clone Wars stories you’ve not heard of and in ep 140 Mike explains how Luke Skywalker obtained his green lightsaber crystal! Previous episodes include the Hidden Empire crossovers, every canon Star Wars comic by Marvel, full High Republic coverage (book reviews & comics) & much more - https://podfollow.com/comicsinmotion
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Star Wars Rebels/Ahsoka Prelude Special: Predictions, Trailer Notes, What We Want, Wrapping Up Rebels, Ahsoka’s Introduction In Clone Wars & More! Plus, Megan!
Our trio of rebels finished Star Wars: Rebels, but wanted one last mission before Ahsoka, so Dave, Maff & Mike are joined by Megan to wrap up Rebels and discuss their wants for the upcoming Ahsoka series, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka! They hear Megan’s thoughts on Ahsoka as a character, briefly discuss the Clone Wars movie and delve into their predictions & wants in the Ahsoka show, after watching the main trailer. This episode was originally released in August 2023 on the feed of Comics In Motion and YouTube, watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Check out the gang's review of the 2008 Clone Wars movie on this feed or YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/20aa80
For more content within the #RoadToAhsoka, check out; Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and has appeared on the weekly discussion shows for Andor and The Last of Us, as well as on the Villains Super Draft: https://pod.fo/e/15d0b5 - A Dummies Guide To Geekdom, talking Dungeons & Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/1644e9 - and is on Spider-Dan’s bear-filled Grizzly/Prophecy episode: https://pod.fo/e/16274d You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos or listen to him guesting on various Comics In Motion shows, as well as on the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast
More Guest spots: Mike & Dave spoke about the Tales Of The Jedi animated series here: https://pod.fo/e/152525 Mike was on Stevie B’s YouTube to talk Star Wars: https://youtu.be/McbWHBMZQxM And Mike was on Ike’s Flame podcast to talk about Phase 1 of The High Republic: https://pod.fo/e/143ce4
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on any podcast app, share the show or you can support financially with a one-off donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes - any and all support of this nature is hugely appreciated!
Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits. GCC can be listened to in the same place you’re listening to this show, so there’s no excuse to not check it out!
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Star Wars Rebels Reviewed S4: Thrawn’s Fate, Ahsoka Lives, The Saddest Death, The Darksaber & Sabine’s Mandalorian History, Lothal’s Last Stand, Saw Gerrera, Palpatine And More!
Our trio of rebels have finished Star Wars: Rebels, so give you their thoughts on the finale; season 4 – which will heavily connect to the upcoming Ahsoka series, showing more of Thrawn in canon, Ahsoka’s dramatic return, more of Sabine’s Mandalorian history, the long-awaited “Jedi Night” and more! This episode was originally released in August 2023 on the feed of Comics In Motion. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM For more detail; in this episode they discuss how the finale season is different from the others, as well as detailing their thoughts on each of the main character’s arcs, what happens to Ezra, Kanan and Thrawn, Mandalorian history, Clone Wars connections, Palpatine, Saw Gerrera, the World Between Worlds, more connections to Andor and more!
Check out the gang's review of the 2008 Clone Wars movie on this feed or YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/20aa80 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and has appeared on the weekly discussion shows for Andor and The Last of Us, as well as on the Villains Super Draft: https://pod.fo/e/15d0b5 - A Dummies Guide To Geekdom, talking Dungeons & Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/1644e9 - and is on Spider-Dan’s bear-filled Grizzly/Prophecy episode: https://pod.fo/e/16274d You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos or listen to him guesting on various Comics In Motion shows, as well as on the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast
Guest spots: Mike & Dave spoke about the Tales Of The Jedi animated series here: https://pod.fo/e/152525 Mike was on Stevie B’s YouTube to talk Star Wars: https://youtu.be/McbWHBMZQxM And Mike was on Ike’s Flame podcast to talk about Phase 1 of The High Republic: https://pod.fo/e/143ce4
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on any podcast app, share the show or you can support financially with a one-off donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes - any and all support of this nature is hugely appreciated!
Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits. GCC can be listened to in the same place you’re listening to this show, so there’s no excuse to not check it out!
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Star Wars Rebels Reviewed S3: Thrawn, Maul & Saw Gerrera, Plus Kanan's Blindless & Ezra''s Dark Side
Our trio of rebels have continued with their review of Star Wars: Rebels, now on the penultimate series; season 3 - the first full showing of Thrawn in canon, with a continuation of Maul’s story! There are minor spoilers for the ahsoka trailer within this conversation – be warned! This episode was originally released in July 2023 on the feed of Comics In Motion. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/tBT6vOB2_DE For more detail; in this episode they discuss how season 3 feels different from the prior 2, as well as the full introduction to Legends favourite Thrawn, discussing Maul’s involvement in this season and his relationship with Ezra, how Kanan’s blindness affects his character, Saw Gerrera’s involvement before his appearance in Rogue One, how much Dave loves AP-5, as well as top moments/episodes, low points and what Maff predicts for the finale in Season 4!
Check out the gang's review of the 2008 Clone Wars movie on this feed or YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/20aa80 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and has appeared on the weekly discussion shows for Andor and The Last of Us, as well as on the Villains Super Draft: https://pod.fo/e/15d0b5 - A Dummies Guide To Geekdom, talking Dungeons & Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/1644e9 - and is on Spider-Dan’s bear-filled Grizzly/Prophecy episode: https://pod.fo/e/16274d You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos or listen to him guesting on various Comics In Motion shows, as well as on the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast
Guest spots: Mike & Dave spoke about the Tales Of The Jedi animated series here: https://pod.fo/e/152525 Mike was on Stevie B’s YouTube to talk Star Wars: https://youtu.be/McbWHBMZQxM And Mike was on Ike’s Flame podcast to talk about Phase 1 of The High Republic: https://pod.fo/e/143ce4
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on any podcast app, share the show or you can support financially with a one-off donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes - any and all support of this nature is hugely appreciated!
Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits. GCC can be listened to in the same place you’re listening to this show, so there’s no excuse to not check it out!
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Star Wars Rebels Reviewed S2: Ahsoka Confronts Vader, Maul’s Return, Plus Rex, Kanan & Ezra
Our trio of rebels have continued with their review of Star Wars: Rebels with season 2! This is Maff’s first time watching too, so hearing his reactions is very interesting! This episode was originally released in June 2023 on the feed of Comics In Motion. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/Kk99oyK06ho In more detail, this episode is a sequel to the first season of Rebels and the trio’s first RR episode, so make sure you go back and listen to that if you haven’t already, but in this episode, they discuss how season 2 feels different from season 1, it’s comparisons to Andor and the best & worst parts of the show (including sound design). Maff then notes how he’s been consuming far more Star Wars content than he expected, Dave talks about The Clone Wars and then they discuss Hondo Ohnaka and the purrgils. The trio then delve into Ahsoka’s character and of course, the finale; Twilight Of The Apprentice!
Check out the gang's review of the 2008 Clone Wars movie on this feed or YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/20aa80 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and has appeared on the weekly discussion shows for Andor and The Last of Us, as well as on the Villains Super Draft: https://pod.fo/e/15d0b5 - A Dummies Guide To Geekdom, talking Dungeons & Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/1644e9 - and is on Spider-Dan’s bear-filled Grizzly/Prophecy episode: https://pod.fo/e/16274d You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos or listen to him guesting on various Comics In Motion shows, as well as on the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast
Guest spots: Mike & Dave spoke about the Tales Of The Jedi animated series here: https://pod.fo/e/152525 Mike was on Stevie B’s YouTube to talk Star Wars: https://youtu.be/McbWHBMZQxM And Mike was on Ike’s Flame podcast to talk about Phase 1 of The High Republic: https://pod.fo/e/143ce4
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on any podcast app, share the show or you can support financially with a one-off donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes - any and all support of this nature is hugely appreciated!
Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits. GCC can be listened to in the same place you’re listening to this show, so there’s no excuse to not check it out!
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Star Wars Rebels Reviewed S1: The Beginning; New Characters, Returning Faces, Sabers & More!
In 2024, Clone Wars Conversations will commence, but in case you haven't listened to the show's predecessor, Mike is uploading all 5 episodes of Rebels Reviewed before the first full ep of CWC releases! This episode was originally released in February 2023 on the feed of Comics In Motion. Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/oVXItTYLe68
This episode serves as an introduction to our hosts and the show; Maff, Dave & Mike talk about their first experiences with Rebels, how season 1 compares to other SW content, their first impressions, favourite characters, stand-out moments, familiar faces and so much more – this is the perfect show to watch after delving into the first season of Rebels as there are no spoilers for subsequent episodes!
Check out the gang's review of the 2008 Clone Wars movie on this feed or YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/20aa80 Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and has appeared on the weekly discussion shows for Andor and The Last of Us, as well as on the Villains Super Draft: https://pod.fo/e/15d0b5 - A Dummies Guide To Geekdom, talking Dungeons & Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/1644e9 - and is on Spider-Dan’s bear-filled Grizzly/Prophecy episode: https://pod.fo/e/16274d You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos or listen to him guesting on various Comics In Motion shows, as well as on the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast
Guest spots: Mike & Dave spoke about the Tales Of The Jedi animated series here: https://pod.fo/e/152525 Mike was on Stevie B’s YouTube to talk Star Wars: https://youtu.be/McbWHBMZQxM And Mike was on Ike’s Flame podcast to talk about Phase 1 of The High Republic: https://pod.fo/e/143ce4
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on any podcast app, share the show or you can support financially with a one-off donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes - any and all support of this nature is hugely appreciated!
Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits. GCC can be listened to in the same place you’re listening to this show, so there’s no excuse to not check it out!
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
What You Can Expect From SWCIC In 2024; Clone Wars Conversations, Book Reviews & More!
This episode is just to update you on Mike’s output for this show in 2024; he will be aiming to release at least 2 episodes a month; a book review and an episode of Clone Wars Conversations, plus comic episodes here & there. He is still planning on weekly interviews on his other podcast Genuine Chit-Chat, but as he’s getting married and spending a month in America in August, he needs to adjust his podcasting output!
Mike recently spoke with Adam Christopher (author of Shadow Of The Sith) in ep 216 of Genuine Chit-Chat and with Ethan Sacks (author of Bounty Hunters, Galaxy’s Edge & more Star Wars comics) on ep 213! Plus, interviews with Claudia Gray, Cavan Scott, George Mann & more can be found on this feed or in this YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8aBx1DlANwSaxC09kD-CQuM&si=8l9x_mim-lbkbxh2
In the last episode of 2023 (ep 143) Mike delved into the 2021 & 2023 Free Comic Book Day High Republic stories surrounding characters from the High Republic Adventures comics from Phase 1, primarily Lula Talisola. The 2021 story takes place just after the Race To Crashpoint Tower book while the 2023 story takes place after all issues of the phase 1 Adventures comics. Mike talks about these stories as well as Ram Jomaram, Zeen Mrala, Qort, Starlight Beacon, The Nihil and more!
Guest Spots:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on any podcast app, share the show or you can support financially with a one-off donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes - any and all support of this nature is hugely appreciated!
Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits. GCC can be listened to in the same place you’re listening to this show, so there’s no excuse to not check it out!
Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram & /GenuineChitChat on Facebook!
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Free Comic Book Day High Republic Stories Explained: The Republic Fair & Starlight Beacon, With Lula Talisola, Zeen Mrala & Ram Jomaram (Star Wars: Attack On The Republic Fair & Starlight Coda) Ep 143
WHAT ARE THE FREE COMIC BOOK DAY HIGH REPUBLIC STORIES? In ep 143, Mike delves into the 2021 & 2023 Free Comic Book Day High Republic stories surrounding characters from the High Republic Adventures comics from Phase 1, primarily Lula Talisola. The 2021 story takes place just after the Race To Crashpoint Tower book while the 2023 story takes place after all issues of the phase 1 Adventures comics. Mike talks about these stories as well as Ram Jomaram, Zeen Mrala, Qort, Starlight Beacon, The Nihil and more!
Both stories were written by Daniel José Older, with Harvey Tolibao as artist. Rebcca Nalty was the colour artist for the 2021 story (Attack On The Republic Fair) and Michelle Madsen was colour artist for the 2023 story (Starlight Coda). FCBD21 was released in May 2021 and is in the trade paperback for volume 1 of The High Republic Adventures comics by IDW Publishing in February 2022, while FCBD23 was released August 2023. Both stories are within the THRA Phase 1 Omnibus, which was released in August 2023.
Listen to Mike’s review & summary of Race To Crashpoint Tower on this very feed (Feb 2022 for YT & CiM or May 2023 on SWCIC). The High Republic Adventures Phase 1 comics start in ep 86 of SWCIC, the middle comics (set after FCBD21) are in ep 90 and the finale (set just before FCBD23) are delved into in episode 93 of Star Wars: Comics In Canon.
Mike recently spoke with Adam Christopher (author of Shadow Of The Sith) in ep 216 of Genuine Chit-Chat and with Ethan Sacks (author of Bounty Hunters, Galaxy’s Edge & more Star Wars comics) on ep 213! Plus, interviews with Claudia Gray, Cavan Scott, George Mann & more can be found on this feed or in this YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8aBx1DlANwSaxC09kD-CQuM&si=8l9x_mim-lbkbxh2
In the last episode, BEFORE PHASE 3 KICKS OFF, MIKE WRAPS UP PHASES 1 & 2 OF THE HIGH REPUBLIC! In this release Mike reviews the 10 High Republic short stories found in Tales Of Light & Life and gives brief overviews of each one! The stories take place in phases 1 & 2 of the High Republic, giving closure to some characters, revealing more about others and connecting the dots before we delve into Phase 3! Stories include Axel Greylark, Marda Ro, Ram Jomaram, Rooper Nitani, Bell Zettifar, Vernestra Rwoh & more, including some new characters!
Guest Spots:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on any podcast app, share the show or you can support financially with a one-off donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - both options will give you access to “Afterthoughts” episodes - any and all support of this nature is hugely appreciated!
Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits. GCC can be listened to in the same place you’re listening to this show, so there’s no excuse to not check it out!
Find Mike @GenuineChitChat on Twitter, @Genuine_ChitChat on Instagram & /GenuineChitChat on Facebook!
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:09 Personnel & Release
03:15 Recommended Reading
03:43 Crawl For FCBD21
04:53 Story For FCBD21
11:11 Info On FCBD23
13:01 Story For FCBD23
20:56 Final Thoughts
21:35 Coming Up
22:22 Star Wars Author Interviews
24:39 Support & Outro
Adam Christopher Interview (Dec 2023): Writing Luke Skywalker & Lando: Shadow Of The Sith, The Dark Side, Dissonance, General Pryde & More
HERE'S YET ANOTHER INTERVIEW SPECIAL! Mike speaks with Adam Christopher; writer of Shadow of The Sith, 3 short stories in Star Wars: A Certain Point Of View, Stranger Things, Elementary and more!
In their conversation, Adam first talks about his move from New Zealand to the UK, before discussing Adam’s Doctor Who fandom, how Adam’s writing has improved including listening to podcasts, what about General Pryde intrigued Adam, the dissonance in Adam’s writing, his interest in mythology, his writing of Lando and Luke differing in Shadow Of The Sith, his short stories in all three A Certain Point Of View points and more – this is definitely one for the sci-fi, book and Star Wars nerds!
Adam’s Site: https://adamchristopher.me - @GhostFinder on X – @AdamChristopherWriter on Instagram/Threads.
Authors mentioned; Michael Stackpole & Mur Laffety.
Mike’s review of Adam Christopher’s Shadow Of The Sith: https://youtu.be/G0GUsAAP0GI
If you enjoyed this, check out Mike's conversation with author & journalist Ethan Sacks to talk about his new indie mini-series; A Haunted Girl, his Star Wars comics, including Bounty Hunters, mental health, his inspirations and more! Plus Mike has spoke with other Star Wars authors George Mann, Kevin Shinick, Cavan Scott & Claudia Gray!
Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com
If you want FREE BONUS CONTENT, please screenshot your reviews & ratings of the show and send them to Mike via social media or email and he’ll send you an episode of Afterthoughts of your choosing!
MORE GUEST SPOTS & FREE CONTENT:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Ethan Sacks Interview (Nov 2023): Bounty Hunters & A Haunted Girl: Processing Trauma, Star Wars Dads, Valance Nation & Paolo Villlanelli
IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER INTERVIEW SPECIAL! Mike sat down with author & journalist Ethan Sacks to talk about his new indie mini-series; A Haunted Girl, his Star Wars comics, including Bounty Hunters and more!
In more detail, the duo start with Ethan’s writing style and how he has written comics, how his journey from journalist to comic book writer has changed his involvement in the fandom, Ethan’s relationship with his dad and Star Wars, Ethan’s creative process, how Ethan has processed trauma through writing, Ethan’s collaborations with Paolo Villanelli, plus 4-LOM & Zuckuss. Ethan then talks in-depth about his comic A Haunted Girl along with his journey with his daughter through some difficult times. The conversation draws to a close after talking about Ethan’s COVID and Climate Crisis Chronicles - this conversation is perfect for Star Wars & indie comic fans, aspiring writers or those suffering with mental health issues.
Mike spoke with Paolo Villanelli in November 2021, listen to or watch their conversation here: https://pod.fo/e/100f81 - https://youtu.be/NMmzZlsNdo4 Make sure you check out all 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and a bonus prediction/wrap-up episode for Ahsoka, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com
If you want FREE BONUS CONTENT, please screenshot your reviews & ratings of the show and send them to Mike via social media or email and he’ll send you an episode of Afterthoughts of your choosing!
To support Mike, as well as rating/reviewing, you can share the show on social media or support financially! You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - either option will give you access to the exclusive “Afterthoughts” episodes. Patreons get access to weekly episodes plus every past episode (even when paying £1 a month) while Ko-fi tippers will be able to choose some episodes, depending on how much they give - any and all support of this nature is hugely appreciated!
MORE GUEST SPOTS & FREE CONTENT:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Rewatching The Clone Wars Movie: Animated Vs Live-Action, Ahsoka, Droids, Clones & Starting The Series With Dave, Maff & Megan
We’ve reached The Clone Wars, but before we get to the series, Dave, Maff, Megan & Mike have watched The Clone Wars movie from 2008 – do Dave, Megan & Mike dislike it as much as they remember and what did Maff think on his first watch?
In more detail, they talk about their first impressions of the movie and how it was originally the first four episodes of the series. They then talk about the various characters including Ahsoka, “Stinky” (Rotta The Hutt), Asajj Ventress, Obi-Wan & Anakin compared to their live-action counterparts, plus the voice-acting and audio editing and they discuss Padmé & Anakin’s relationships. They then discuss clones compared to droids, which film new Star Wars fans should start with and they finish off a small tangent onto not having seen “classic” movies.
Dave, Maff & Mike have spoken about The Phantom Menace and Attack Of The Clones previously (in episodes 212 & 214), listen on any podcast app or watch here: https://youtu.be/VD3nbfFJinQ & https://youtu.be/nr405kOINQc
Make sure you check out all 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed, so listen to their thoughts on all 4 seasons and a bonus wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and appeared on the weekly discussion shows for Andor and The Last of Us, as well as on the Villains Super Draft: https://pod.fo/e/15d0b5 - A Dummies Guide To Geekdom, talking Dungeons & Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/1644e9 - and is on Spider-Dan’s bear-filled Grizzly/Prophecy episode: https://pod.fo/e/16274d
You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos or listen to him guesting on various Comics In Motion shows, as well as on the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast
Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com
Last week’s GCC episode was with Adam Christopher; writer of Shadow of The Sith, 3 short stories in Star Wars: A Certain Point Of View, Stranger Things, Elementary and more! In Adam & Mike’s conversation, Adam first talks about his move from New Zealand to the UK, before discussing Adam’s Doctor Who fandom, his interest in mythology, his writing of Lando and Luke differing in Shadow Of The Sith, his short stories in all three A Certain Point Of View points and more – this is definitely one for the sci-fi, book and Star Wars nerds!
Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com
If you want FREE BONUS CONTENT, please screenshot your reviews & ratings of the show and send them to Mike via social media or email and he’ll send you an episode of Afterthoughts of your choosing!
MORE GUEST SPOTS & FREE CONTENT:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
Find Mike’s other show; Star Wars: Comics In Canon on Spotify & the other podcast apps on the feed of Comics In Motion or on GCC’s YouTube channel. Episodes are out every Saturday; episodes 0-142 are out now; ep 142 showcases Darth Vader against Padmé’s handmaidens while ep 141 are Clone Wars stories you’ve not heard of and in ep 140 Mike explains how Luke Skywalker obtained his green lightsaber crystal! Previous episodes include the Hidden Empire crossovers, every canon Star Wars comic by Marvel, full High Republic coverage (book reviews & comics) & much more - https://podfollow.com/comicsinmotion
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Tales Of Light & Life Reviewed, Ranked & Summarised – The High Republic Short Stories Spanning Phase 1, 2 & 3: Burryaga & Bell Zettifar, Starlight Beacon, Jedi, Nihil & More
BEFORE PHASE 3 KICKS OFF, WE WRAP UP PHASES 1 & 2 OF THE HIGH REPUBLIC! In this release Mike reviews the 10 High Republic short stories found in Tales Of Light & Life and gives brief overviews of each one! The stories take place in phases 1 & 2 of the High Republic, giving closure to some characters, revealing more about others and connecting the dots before we delve into Phase 3! Stories include Axel Greylark, Marda Ro, Ram Jomaram, Rooper Nitani, Bell Zettifar, Vernestra Rwoh & more, including some new characters!
The High Republic: Tales Of Light & Life was released on 5th September 2023 and includes stories from Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Grayton, George Mann, Daniel José Older, Claudia Gray, Justina Ireland, Charles Soule, Cavan Scott, Lydia Kang and Alyssa Wong (only the Barnes & Noble edition includes Alyssa’s story).
Mary Kenney Convo; youtube.com/watch?v=cXt63wQSs7w&t=3s
Interviews with Claudia Gray, Cavan Scott, George Mann & more can be found on this feed or in this YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8aBx1DlANwSaxC09kD-CQuM&si=8l9x_mim-lbkbxh2
Mike recently spoke with Ethan Sacks (author of Bounty Hunters, Galaxy’s Edge & more Star Wars comics) on ep 213 of Genuine Chit-Chat and has recorded an episode with Shadow of the Sith author Adam Christopher, so look out for that too!
In the last episode, Mike delves into more Darth Vader, where VADER CONFRONTS PADMÉ’S HANDMAIDENS BUT WILL THEY JOIN HIM OR REBEL? For ep 142, Mike continues with the 2020 run of Darth Vader comics, with another story surrounding Sabé & Dormé caught in the web of Vader, as they try to save innocents while fighting against Jul Tambor. As Vader’s web entangles the other handmaidens too causing them to ask themselves what they’re willing to sacrifice in order to save lives and if Sabé is truly working for the Dark Lord…
Guest Spots:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and a bonus prediction/wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & other podcast apps, you can share the show or support financially. You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat!
Subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel to see video versions of his conversations, discussion with Star Wars creators, playlists filled with episodes of GCC & SWCIC and more: https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat
Find all of Mike's social media & links at linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:13 What To Expect
02:43 Thoughts On Anthologies
06:06 Other High Republic Content
07:57 Timeline
09:32 Story List & Authors
14:33 Spoiler-Free Thoughts & Rankings
22:28 Spoiler-Filled Thoughts
47:20 Final Thoughts & Overview
48:18 Star Wars Author Interviews
50:37 Coming Up
51:36 Support & Outro
Vader Vs The Handmaidens: Sabé & Dormé Question Joining The Empire, Plus Jul Tambor, Skako Minor & More (Darth Vader [2020] #30-32) – Ep 142
VADER CONFRONTS PADMÉ’S HANDMAIDENS BUT WILL THEY JOIN HIM OR REBEL? For ep 142, Mike continues with the 2020 run of Darth Vader comics, with another story surrounding Sabé & Dormé caught in the web of Vader, as they try to save innocents while fighting against Jul Tambor. As Vader’s web entangles the other handmaidens too causing them to ask themselves what they’re willing to sacrifice in order to save lives and if Sabé is truly working for the Dark Lord…
Darth Vader 30-32 were all written by Greg Pak, with colour artist Federico Blee. Luke Ross was artist on issue 30 while Ibraim Roberson was artist on issues 31 & 32. Issue 30 was released January 11th 2023, issue 32 was released March 22nd 2023 and the trade paperback collection was released 27th June 2023.
For a refresher, go to ep 119 of SWCIC, where Mike delved into issues 24-29 of the Darth Vader comics!
Mike recently spoke with Ethan Sacks (author of Bounty Hunters, Galaxy’s Edge & more Star Wars comics) on ep 213 of Genuine Chit-Chat and has recorded an episode with Shadow of the Sith author Adam Christopher, so look out for that too!
In the last episode, Mike explains BEFORE AHSOKA, HOW DID ANAKIN, OBI-WAN AND PLO-KOON DEAL WITH CLONES? For ep 141, Mike delves into the IDW Publishing mini-series; Clone Wars Battle Tales – stories all set before the Clone Wars movie but after Attack Of The Clones, showing 6 missions the clones have been on with Jedi generals Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo-Koon. Amidst these stories, Mike provides additional info on several clones Ovissians, Plo-Koon, flying droids and more – this serves as a brilliant prequel to The Clone Wars movie and you don’t need to have seen any of The Clone Wars to enjoy!
Guest Spots:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and a bonus prediction/wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & other podcast apps, you can share the show or support financially. You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat!
Subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel to see video versions of his conversations, discussion with Star Wars creators, playlists filled with episodes of GCC & SWCIC and more: https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat
Mike is also the host of a podcast called Genuine Chit-Chat where he speaks with a different guest each week about a wide array of topics where no subject is off limits. He has spoken with authors Ethan Sacks, George Mann, Kevin Shinick, Cavan Scott, Claudia Gray and more!
Find all of Mike's social media & links at linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
00:00 Intro
01:24 What To Expect
01:52 Personnel & Release
02:26 Issue 30 Crawl
03:11 Handmaiden & Skako Minor Info
05:38 Issue 30 Plot
08:35 Issue 31 Plot
11:50 Issue 32 Plot
14:35 Coming Up
16:00 Ethan Sacks Interview
16:51 Guest Spots
17:19 Support & Social Media
18:34 Outro
Attack Of The Clones Reviewed & A Quiz! A Questionable Romance, Sifo Dias, Lightsaber Duels & The Clone Wars With Dave & Maff
Here is yet another Star Wars conversation, where Dave, Maff & Mike bring you their thoughts on Attack Of The Clones! Three episodes serve as a soft lead into the Clone Wars animated series; this, the Phantom Menace chat and the upcoming Clone Wars movie review! The debate continues on the quality of the prequels as we draw nearer to the animated series that changed Star Wars forever!
In more detail, the trio discuss their first impressions of Attack Of The Clones and if their views have changed. They then discuss Anakin & Padmé’s somewhat questionable romance, Mike explains the mystery surrounding Sifo Dias & the clone army, the Geonosis battle, the finale lightsaber duel, what could be improved and how the film compares to The Phantom Menace. Plus Maff has put together a quiz for Mike & Dave to do – play along and tell us how you did!
Clone Wars Conversations! will debut in 2024 and will be a monthly podcast by Dave, Maff & Mike where they’ll be going through each season of The Clone Wars animated series.
If you enjoyed this, check out last week’s episode where Mike spoke with author & journalist Ethan Sacks to talk about his new indie mini-series; A Haunted Girl, his Star Wars comics, including Bounty Hunters, mental health, his inspirations and more!
Make sure you check out all 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and a bonus prediction/wrap-up episode for Ahsoka, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Star Wars: Ahsoka has now finished, so you can check out every other episode of Mike’s discussion shows, with Dave & Maff each making appearances - listen on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion or watch on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1f4b32 & https://youtu.be/6mGPxSnMxhw
Sign up to the Pop Culture Collective newsletter here to keep up to date with Mike and other incredible creator’s many releases: https://pccnewsletter.com
Maff is @MaffUK78 on Twitter and appeared on the weekly discussion shows for Andor and The Last of Us, as well as on the Villains Super Draft: https://pod.fo/e/15d0b5 - A Dummies Guide To Geekdom, talking Dungeons & Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/1644e9 - and is on Spider-Dan’s bear-filled Grizzly/Prophecy episode: https://pod.fo/e/16274d
You can find Dave on Twitter @SeattleDojos or listen to him guesting on various Comics In Motion shows, as well as on the VHS Strikes Back: https://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback and Chris & Dave’s Reality TV Cast: https://anchor.fm/cdrealitycast
If you want FREE BONUS CONTENT, please screenshot your reviews & ratings of the show and send them to Mike via social media or email and he’ll send you an episode of Afterthoughts of your choosing!
To support Mike, as well as rating/reviewing, you can share the show on social media or support financially! You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat!
MORE GUEST SPOTS & FREE CONTENT:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Find all of Mike’s social media & other links at https://linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:55 Film Review & Discussion
01:27:19 Quiz
01:43:25 Final Thoughts
01:58:08 Outro
Clone Wars Battle Tales: Stories Before Ahsoka, With Rex, Cody & Several Clones, Plo-Koon, Numerous Droids & More (IDW Publishing) – Ep 141
BEFORE AHSOKA, HOW DID ANAKIN, OBI-WAN AND PLO-KOON DEAL WITH CLONES? For ep 141, Mike delves into the IDW Publishing mini-series; Clone Wars Battle Tales – stories all set before the Clone Wars movie but after Attack Of The Clones, showing 6 missions the clones have been on with Jedi generals Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Plo-Koon. Amidst these stories, Mike provides additional info on several clones Ovissians, Plo-Koon, flying droids and more – this serves as a brilliant prequel to The Clone Wars movie and you don’t need to have seen any of The Clone Wars to enjoy!
Clone Wars Battle Tales were all written by Michael Moreci. For the framing story, Derek Charm was the artist and Luis Antonio Delgado was the colour artist. For issue 1, Arriana Florean & Mario Del Pennino were artists with Valentina Taddeo as colour artist. For issue 2, Megan Levens was artist with Charlie Kirchoff as colour artist, issue 3 had Valentina Pinto as artist & colour artist, issue 4 had Davide Tinto as artist and Thomas Deer as colour artist while issue 5 had Philip Murphy as artist with Rebecca Nalty as colour artist.Issue 1 was released May 20th 2020, issue 5 was released September 30th 2020 and the trade paperback collection was released 26th January 2021.
Check out the weekly Ahsoka discussion shows; found on the feed of Comics In Motion, with video versions on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1f4b32 & https://youtu.be/6mGPxSnMxhw
In the last ep, Mike explains HOW LUKE OBTAINED HIS GREEN LIGHTSABER CRYSTAL! For ep 140, Mike continues with the 2020 run of main Star Wars comics, where we find out how Luke obtained his iconic green kyber crystal and learn more about kyber crystals & purification along the way, all while Leia plans for a group of rebels, including Lando & Chewie, to attack a very specific location on the surface of Imperial centre, on Coruscant! Plus Mike talks about the planets of Ilum & Christophsis, the Fallanassi and more!
Guest Spots:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
All of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 & a bonus wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & other podcast apps or you can share the show or support financially. You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - either option will give you access to the exclusive “Afterthoughts” episodes.
Subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel to see video versions of his conversations, discussion with Star Wars creators, playlists filled with episodes of GCC & SWCIC and more: https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat
Find all of Mike's social media & links at linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:43 What To Expect
02:29 Personnel & Release
03:22 Timeline & Other Clone Wars Content
04:27 Issue 1 With Clone & Plo-Koon Info
09:22 Issue 1 Plot
12:12 Issue 2 Plot
16:44 Issue 3 Plot
20:48 Issue 4 Plot
24:59 Issue 5 Plot
28:00 Final Thoughts
30:18 Ethan Sacks Interview
31:40 Guest Spots
31:58 Support
34:15 Coming Up
35:26 Outro
Is Phantom Menace That Bad? Fixing The Star Wars Prequels & Leading To Clone Wars Conversations With Dave, Maff & Megan
This week is a special episode, where Dave, Maff, Megan & Mike go back to 1999 with the first of the controversial Prequel Trilogy; The Phantom Menace! The episode serves as a soft lead into the Clone Wars animated series, which Dave, Maff & Mike will be delving into in 2024 – Maff hasn’t watched the prequel trilogy in many years, while Mike is a staunch defender, so tune in to hear; is Phantom Menace actually any good?
In more detail, the gang discuss their impressions of Phantom Menace from when they first watched them and how they felt about it after the recently rewatch. They highlight certain characters, namely Jar Jar Binks, Darth Maul, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn, the political dialogue, how the movie was different from the original trilogy, things they believe could’ve been improved, elements that they enjoy and whether or not this film still deserves to be maligned even 24 years after release!
Keep an eye out for the upcoming episodes on Attack Of The Clones and the Clone Wars movie, leading to the trio’s upcoming show; Clone Wars Conversations! It’ll debut in 2024 and will be a monthly podcast by Dave, Maff & Mike where they’ll be going through each season of The Clone Wars animated series.
Make sure you check out all 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and a bonus prediction/wrap-up episode for Ahsoka, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Star Wars: Ahsoka has now finished, so you can check out every other episode of Mike’s discussion shows, with Dave & Maff each making appearances - listen on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion or watch on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1f4b32 & https://youtu.be/6mGPxSnMxhw
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GUEST SPOTS & FREE CONTENT:
Mike (& Megan) appeared on Spider-Dan & The Secret Bores to compare the two Day of The Dead movies Coco & The Book Of Life: https://pod.fo/e/1fdd53
Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
Subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel to see video versions of his conversations, discussion with Star Wars creators, playlists filled with episodes of GCC & SWCIC and more: https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat
Find all of Mike's social media & links at linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Star Wars 2020: How Luke Found His Kyber Crystal & Lando’s Attack on Coruscant, Plus Crystal Purifying, Ilum & The Fallanassi (SW2020: Vol 6: Quest Of The Force #34-36) – Ep 140
HOW DID LUKE OBTAIN HIS GREEN LIGHTSABER CRYSTAL? For ep 140, Mike continues with the 2020 run of main Star Wars comics, where we find out how Luke obtained his iconic green kyber crystal and learn more about kyber crystals & purification along the way, all while Leia plans for a group of rebels, including Lando & Chewie, to attack a very specific location on the surface of Imperial centre, on Coruscant! Plus Mike talks about the planets of Ilum & Christophsis, the Fallanassi and more!
Star Wars 34-36 were all written by Charles Soule with Rachelle Rosenberg as colour artist and for issues 34 & 35, Madibek Musabekov was artist while Andrea Di Vito was artist for issue 36. Issue 34 was released May 3rd 2023, issue 36 was released July 4th 2023 and the trade paperback collection was released 26th September 2023.
Mike delved into issues 30-33 of the 2020 SW comics in ep 138 and the issues 26-29 in ep 115, and if you want to hear about Vader bleeding his kyber crystal, check ep 62 of SWCIC and for Kylo bleeding his, check ep 109.
Check out each episode of the weekly Ahsoka discussion shows; on this podcast feed or video versions on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1f4b32 & https://youtu.be/6mGPxSnMxhw
In the last episode, YODA MUST MAKE PEACE WITH HIS PAST AND RE-ENTER THE DARK SIDE CAVE! In ep 139, Mike continues with the Yoda series by delving into the second half. We get another flashback, this time from the Clone Wars with Anakin and Yoda then argues with a ghostly voice about entering the “Cave of Evil” on Dagobah. Mike also gives information on General Grievous, as well as other familiar faces that pop up in these comics!
Guest Spots:Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and a bonus prediction/wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & other podcast apps, you can share the show or support financially. You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - either option will give you access to the exclusive “Afterthoughts” episodes. Patreons get access to weekly episodes plus every past episode (even when paying £1 a month) while Ko-fi tippers will be able to choose some episodes, depending on how much they give - any and all support of this nature is hugely appreciated!
Subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel to see video versions of his conversations, discussion with Star Wars creators, playlists filled with episodes of GCC & SWCIC and more: https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat
Find all of Mike's social media & links at linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:24 What To Expect
02:02 Personnel, Release & Connected Content
03:23 Star Wars 34 Crawl
03:54 Star Wars 34 Plot
15:42 Star Wars 35 Plot
17:26 Lightsaber Crystals & Cleansing Explained
21:06 Star Wars 35 Plot Continued
27:26 Star Wars 36 Crawl
27:54 Star Wars 36 Plot
34:25 Coming Up
36:00 Support
39:15 Back To The Filmography
39:45 Outro
Yoda Series Vol 2: Yoda Enters The Dark Side Cave And An Old Mission With Anakin, Plus General Grievous & The Cave of Evil (Yoda Volume 2: #7-10) – Ep 139
YODA MUST MAKE PEACE WITH HIS PAST AND RE-ENTER THE DARK SIDE CAVE! For ep 139, Mike continues with the Yoda series by delving into the second half. We get another flashback, this time from the Clone Wars with Anakin and Yoda then argues with a ghostly voice about entering the “Cave of Evil” on Dagobah. Mike also gives information on General Grievous, as well as other familiar faces that pop up in these comics!
Yoda 7, 8 & 9 were written by Marc Guggenheim with Alessandro Miracolo as artist and Annalisa Leoni as colour artist, while Yoda 10 was written by Cavan Scott with art by Ibraim Roberson and colour art by Neeraj Menon. Issue 7 was released May 3rd 2023, issue 10 was released August 2nd 2023 and the trade paperback collection will be released 19th December 2023.
For the previous Yoda episode, check ep 131 of SWCIC, but for even more Yoda content, check out ep 33 of SWCIC for the Yoda’s Secret War arc, or check ep 47 for a short story of Yoda on Dagobah. You can also check ep 86 to hear why Yoda isn’t present for most of phase 1 of The High Republic or ep 93 for the Galactic Bake Off. For the Age Of Resistance story where Kylo Ren goes to the dark side cave on Dagobah, check ep 52 and to hear more about Dooku’s backstory, check episode 26.
Check out each episode of the weekly Ahsoka discussion shows; https://pod.fo/e/1f4b32 & https://youtu.be/6mGPxSnMxhw
In the last episode, THE REBELS ARE TRAPPED IN NO SPACE, HOW WILL THEY ESCAPE? For ep 138, Mike delved back into the main run of Star Wars comics from 2020, where Chewie, Holdo, Lando, Leia, Lobot & Luke search for the Kezarat Convoy by using a High-Republic-era Nihil path engine and find themselves in trouble! In addition to the comic’s plot, Mike delves into a bit of information regarding the High Republic, Amilyn Holdo, Abyssians and more!
Guest Spots:Mike appeared on Back To The Filmography to talk about Jason Statham’s only animated movie to date; Gnomeo & Juliet: https://pod.fo/e/1f9f28
5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on all seasons, found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & other podcast apps, you can share the show or support financially. You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat - either option will give you access to the exclusive “Afterthoughts” episodes. Patreons get access to weekly episodes plus every past episode (even when paying £1 a month) while Ko-fi tippers will be able to choose some episodes, depending on how much they give - any and all support of this nature is hugely appreciated!
Subscribe to Mike’s YouTube channel to see video versions of his conversations, discussion with Star Wars creators, playlists filled with episodes of GCC & SWCIC and more: https://youtube.com/GenuineChitChat
Find all of Mike's social media & links at linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:13 What To Expect
01:55 Other Canon Yoda Content
02:26 Personnel & Release
03:25 Size Matters Not Crawl
03:51 Yoda 7
10:15 Yoda 8
12:32 Yoda 9
16:01 Yoda 10 (The Cave)
21:38 Final Thoughts
22:27 Coming Up
26:08 Support & Outro
Star Wars 2020: Stuck In No Space, Searching For The Kezarat Convoy, Plus Amilyn Holdo, The Nihil, Abyssians & More (Star Wars [2020] Vol 6: 30-33) – Ep 138
THE REBELS ARE TRAPPED IN NO SPACE, HOW WILL THEY ESCAPE? For ep 138, Mike delves back into the main run of Star Wars comics from 2020, where Chewie, Holdo, Lando, Leia, Lobot & Luke search for the Kezarat Convoy by using a High-Republic-era Nihil path engine and find themselves in trouble! In addition to the comic’s plot, Mike delves into a bit of information regarding the High Republic, Amilyn Holdo, Abyssians and more!
Star Wars 30-33 were all written by Charles Soule with Rachelle Rosenberg as colour artist and for issues 30 & 31, Andrés Genolet was artist while Madibek Musabekov was artist for issues 32 & 33. Issue 30 was released January 4th 2023, issue 33 was released April 5th 2023 and the trade paperback collection was released 26th September 2023.
Mike delved into the previous issues (26-29) of Star Wars 2020 in ep 115, and to hear more about the Nihil & No Space, listen to Mike’s episodes covering Phase 1 High Republic content, especially the book reviews (search on any podcast app or check the High Republic playlist on YouTube)!
Check out each episode of the weekly Ahsoka discussion shows; found on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and video versions on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1f4b32 & https://youtu.be/6mGPxSnMxhw
In the last episode, A JEDI FALLS INTO THE DARKNESS, BUT WHAT DOES THE INQUISITORIUS HOLD IN STORE FOR HER? The ep is another canon book review, but this one takes place from Attack Of The Clones through The Clone Wars and into years after Order 66, following Iskat Akaris’ journey from Jedi Padawan to The Thirteenth Sister (an inquisitor) and the many situations she finds herself in along the way, including searching for other members of her mysterious species!
More Free Content:
5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and a bonus prediction/wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike speaking with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show, you can share the show or support financially. You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
Find all of Mike's social media & links at linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:11 The Coming Weeks
02:21 What To Expect
03:04 Recap & Dark Droids
04:35 Personnel & Release
05:14 Star Wars 30 Crawl
06:06 No Space & Amilyn Holdo
08:28 Star Wars 30 Plot
14:05 Star Wars 31 Plot
18:11 Star Wars 32 Plot
22:23 Star Wars 33 Plot
26:13 Final Thoughts
27:59 Coming Up
32:10 Outro
Inquisitor: Rise Of The Red Blade By Delilah S Dawson – Book Review & Plot Summary: Falling To the Dark Side, Iskat Akaris/13th Sister, The Clone Wars & Pkori – A Prequel Era Novel
A JEDI FALLS INTO THE DARKNESS, BUT WHAT DOES THE INQUISITORIUS HOLD IN STORE FOR HER? This ep is another canon book review, but this one takes place from Attack Of The Clones through The Clone Wars and into years after Order 66, following Iskat Akaris’ journey from Jedi Padawan to The Thirteenth Sister (an inquisitor) and the many situations she finds herself in along the way, including searching for other members of her mysterious species.
In this episode, Mike first introduces the book & mentions connected content, then provides his spoiler-free thoughts, before giving slightly more details and finishing with a full spoiler warning and detailing his full thoughts on the novel and some connections. This is the perfect companion to episode 74 of SWCIC, where Mike delves into issues 19-25 of the 2017 Darth Vader comics, which take place when the epilogue of Rise Of the Red Blade occurs!
Check out each episode of the weekly Ahsoka discussion shows; found on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and video versions on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1f4b32 & https://youtu.be/6mGPxSnMxhw
The last episode, was the final High Republic book review for Phase 2; Path Of Vengeance by Cavan Scott, where MARDA & YANA RO’S JOURNEY WRAPS UP IN THE FINAL PIECE OF PHASE 2 HIGH REPUBLIC! In this sequel to Path of Deceit, we see Marda & Yana’s perspectives while the prior events in Phase 2 occur, including the Battles Of Jedha & Dalna, with more information on the mysterious nameless creatures, the identity of The Mother and more from Matthea Cathley & Oliviah Zeveron!
More Free Content:
5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and a bonus prediction/wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike speaking with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show, you can share the show or support financially. You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
Find all of Mike's social media & links at linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
03:35 What To Expect
04:08 Delilah S Dawson’s Other Works
05:48 Book Brief & Iskat Introduction
08:10 Spoiler-Free Thoughts & Themes
23:00 Thoughts On Iskat, Prequels & The Dark Side
31:24 Spoilers: Full Plot Summary & Thoughts
48:25 Final Thoughts
55:25 Support, Coming Up & Outro
THR P2: Path Of Vengeance By Cavan Scott – Book Review & Plot Summary: Marchion Ro’s Ancestors Marda & Yana, The Night Of Sorrow, The Mother & The Path Of The Open Hand - High Republic Phase 2, Wave 2
MARDA & YANA RO’S JOURNEY WRAPS UP IN THE FINAL PIECE OF PHASE 2 HIGH REPUBLIC! This ep is the final High Republic review/summary for Phase 2 and it’s the adult novel Path Of Vengeance by Cavan Scott. In this sequel to Path of Deceit, we see Marda & Yana’s perspectives while the prior events in Phase 2 occur, including the Battles Of Jedha & Dalna, with more information on the mysterious nameless creatures, the identity of The Mother and more from Matthea Cathley & Oliviah Zeveron!
In this episode, Mike reads the crawl and gives his spoiler-free thoughts, he then reads the publisher’s summary/blurb which leads into giving some minor plot details and some thoughts on characters & themes. He then gives a final spoiler warning and providing his detailed thoughts on the whole book including characters, plot details and more, all while providing a plot summary/overview! Mike finishes off the episode with his thoughts on Phase 2 as a whole, talks a bit about Phase 3 and the future episodes of Star Wars: Comics In Canon!
Cavan Scott wrote Path Of Vengeance, it’s the final novel in Phase 2 of The High Republic and was released May 2nd 2023.
Interviews with Claudia Gray, Cavan Scott, George Mann & more can be found on this feed or in this YouTube playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcO1Ib_BGD8aBx1DlANwSaxC09kD-CQuM&si=8l9x_mim-lbkbxh2
Check out each episode of the weekly Ahsoka discussion shows; found on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and video versions on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1ee8f3 & https://youtu.be/D_CsRBhWx58
Phase 2 book reviews were released; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th, Convergence on March 18th, The Battle Of Jedha on April 22nd, Cataclysm on June 17th & Quest For Planet X on July 15th. Mike has also tackled every Dark Horse & Marvel High Republic comic to date, plus all 3 volumes of the Edge Of Balance Manga – check this podcast feed or the High Republic playlist on YouTube!
In the last episode, ep 137, THE WOOKIEE JEDI ARKOFF FIGHTS IN THE BATTLE OF DALNA, WHILE AZLIN RELL IS FACED WITH THE NAMELESS! Mike delves into another volume of original High Republic manga; Edge Of Balance, but this is a prequel to volumes 1 & 2, named Precedent!
More Content:
5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and a bonus prediction/wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike speaking with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show, you can share the show or support financially. You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
Find all of Mike's social media & links at linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:44 What To Expect
02:31 Timeline & Phase 3 Info
03:45 High Republic Author Interviews
04:25 Brief & Crawl
7:15 Spoiler-Free Thoughts
18:47 Blurb/Publishers Summary
20:22 Thoughts On Themes & Characters, Minor Spoilers
36:30 Spoilers: Full Plot Summary & Thoughts
48:46 Final Thoughts & Phase 3
50:38 Support, Coming Up & Outro
THR P2 Manga: Edge Of Balance: Precedent - Wookiee Jedi Arkoff’s Younger Years, Azlin Rell’s Breakdown, The Night Of Sorrow, Harch Species & More! (Edge Of Balance Prequel) Phase 2, Wave 2 – Ep 137
THE WOOKIEE JEDI ARKOFF FIGHTS IN THE BATTLE OF DALNA, WHILE AZLIN RELL IS FACED WITH THE NAMELESS! For ep 137, Mike delves into another volume of original High Republic manga; Edge Of Balance, but this is a prequel to volumes 1 & 2, named Precedent! As well as talking about Arkoff’s journey as a padawan, his master Ravna and the Jedi knight Azlin Rell, Mike gives additional information on the Harch species, the Grava Monastery, the Grand Republic Medical Centre and more!
The High Republic: Edge Of Balance Precedent was written by Daniel José Older with the script & artwork by Tomio Ogata, it was published by Viz Media and was released May 23rd 2023.
Listen to Edge Of Balance Volumes 1 & 2 in episodes 98 & 99 of Star Wars: Comics In Canon!
Check out each episode of Mike’s weekly Ahsoka discussion shows – listen on the feed of Comics In Motion or watch the video version on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1ec253 & https://youtu.be/5FmaU6BFcvw
Phase 2 book reviews were released; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th, Convergence on March 18th, The Battle Of Jedha on April 22nd, Cataclysm on June 17th & Quest For Planet X on July 15th. The first volume of phase 2 Marvel comics were tackled in episode 126 (out May 13th 2023), second volume was in ep 135 and the first vol of High Republic Adventures comic (Dark Horse) was released in ep 132 (7th July) and vol 2 was in ep 135, out 9th September.
In the last episode, SAV MALAGÁN FINDS HERSELF ON JEDHA’S STREETS, BUT WHERE IS MAZ KANATA? For ep 136, Mike finished Phase 2’s High Republic Adventures comics, where Sav Malagán’s tries to find herself amidst battling pirates, all while the Dank Graks kidnap Maz Kanata in an attempt to take Takodana! Plus Mike talks Corellian hounds, Blarina and Therm Scissorhands!
If you want FREE BONUS CONTENT, please screenshot your reviews & ratings of the show and send them to Mike via social media or email and he’ll send you an episode of Afterthoughts of your choosing!
More Content:
5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and a bonus prediction/wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike speaking with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show, you can share the show or support financially. You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
Find all of Mike's social media & links at linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:01 What To Expect
02:39 Personnel & Release
03:42 Vol 1 & 2 Recap
05:14 Phase 2 Crawl
05:58 EoB Precedent Plot Summary
24:53 Final Thoughts
27:21 Other Content
28:18 Coming Up
31:32 Ahsoka
32:03 Support & Bonus Content
33:45 Outro
THR P2: Is Sav Malagán A Padawan Or Pirate? Plus The Battle Of Jedha, Betrayal And Therm Scissorhands! (High Republic Adventures [2022] Volume 2: #5-8) Phase 2, Wave 2 – Ep 136
SAV MALAGÁN FINDS HERSELF ON JEDHA’S STREETS, BUT WHERE IS MAZ KANATA? For ep 136, Mike finished Phase 2’s High Republic Adventures comics, where Sav Malagán’s tries to find herself amidst battling pirates, all while the Dank Graks kidnap Maz Kanata in an attempt to take Takodana! Plus Mike talks Corellian hounds, Blarina and Therm Scissorhands!
High Republic Adventures (2022) issues 5-8 were written by Daniel José Older with the colour art by Michael Atiyeh, with issues 5 & 6 artwork by Harvey Tolibao and 7 & 8 by Toni Bruno. Issue 5 was released May 31st 2023, issue 8 was released June 28th 2023 and the trade paperback collection is due for release on December 5th 2023.
Check out the Mike’s weekly discussion show for the new Star Wars series; Ahsoka – listen on the feed of Comics In Motion or watch the video version on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1ec253 & https://youtu.be/5FmaU6BFcvw
Phase 2 book reviews were released; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th, Convergence on March 18th, The Battle Of Jedha on April 22nd, Cataclysm on June 17th & Quest For Planet X on July 15th. The first volume of phase 2 Marvel comics were tackled in episode 126 (out May 13th 2023), second volume was in ep 135 and the first vol of High Republic Adventures comic (Dark Horse) were released in ep 132 (7th July).
In the last episode, THE BATTLE OF JEDHA ENDS - IT WAS ALL A PLOY BY THE PATH… BUT FOR WHAT?! In ep 135, Mike delves back into Phase 2’s High Republic comics to finish them off, so we continue following Vildar Mac, Matthea Cathley & Tey Sirrek as they try to untangle the mess left by the Path Of The Open Hand from the Battle Of Jedha, all while avoiding the fearsome tendrils of The Leveler! As Mike takes you through this tale, he also provides information on the 3 Bogan Collections, Gloovians, the Enlightenment tap bar & more!
If you want FREE BONUS CONTENT, please screenshot your reviews & ratings of the show and send them to Mike via social media or email and he’ll send you an episode of Afterthoughts of your choosing!
More Content:
5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and a bonus prediction/wrap-up episode, all found on any podcast app and on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike speaking with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can rate/review the show, you can share the show or support financially. You can give a one-off payment/donation at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and plenty of other incredible creators, here: https://pccnewsletter.com
Find all of Mike's social media & links at linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:14 What To Expect
01:34 Personnel & Release
03:25 Vol 1 Recap
05:08 Issue 5 Plot
12:57 Issue 6
16:49 Issue 7
21:14 Issue 8
25:49 Final Thoughts
26:55 Ahsoka
27:35 Support & Bonus Content
28:27 Coming Up
30:04 Outro
THR P2: After The Battle Of Jedha, Vildar Mac, Matty & Tey Fight The Path And Face-Off Against The Leveler! (High Republic [2022] Vol 2: Battle For The Force #6-10) – Ep 135
THE BATTLE OF JEDHA ENDS - IT WAS ALL A PLOY BY THE PATH… BUT FOR WHAT?! In ep 135, Mike delves back into Phase 2’s High Republic comics to finish them off, so we continue following Vildar Mac, Matthea Cathley & Tey Sirrek as they try to untangle the mess left by the Path Of The Open Hand from the Battle Of Jedha, all while avoiding the fearsome tendrils of The Leveler! As Mike takes you through this tale, he also provides information on the 3 Bogan Collections, Gloovians, the Enlightenment tap bar & more!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in August 2023.
All of these comics were written by Cavan Scott and the colour artist was Frank William. Ario Anindito was the penciller for issues 6, 9 & 10 with Mark Morales as inker, while Andrea Broccardo & Marika Cresta were artists on issue 7 and David Messina was artist on issue 8.
Phase 2 book reviews were released; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th, Convergence on March 18th, The Battle Of Jedha on April 22nd, Cataclysm on June 17th & Quest For Planet X on July 15th. The first volume of phase 2 Marvel comics were tackled in episode 126 (out May 13th 2023) and the first vol of High Republic Adventures comic (Dark Horse) were released in ep 132 (7th July).
More Content:
Check out the first two episodes in Mike’s weekly Ahsoka discussion shows, found on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and the video versions are on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1e8f75 & https://youtu.be/62k2DEV3uxs
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now; listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 & their trailer review/predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app & YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you exclusive bonus episodes!
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:40 What To Expect
02:20 Timeline
03:17 Personnel & Release
03:55 Issue 6 Crawl
04:54 Issue 6 Plot
09:23 Issue 7 Plot
13:53 Issue 8 Plot
16:51 Issue 9 Plot
20:15 Issue 10 Plot
24:01 Final Thoughts & Path Of Vengeance
25:57 Coming Up & Guest Spots
28:16 Support & Outro
THR P2: Quest Of The Jedi One-Shot: Origins Of The Rods Of Daybreak & Seasons To Control The Nameless, Plus Azlin Rell, The Kyber Arch & The Echo Stone - High Republic - Dark Horse – Ep 134
WE GO BACK FURTHER THAN EVER BEFORE IN CANON TO FIND THE POWER TO CONTROL THE NAMELESS! Ep 134’s focus is the only one-shot in Phase 2 of The High Republic; Quest Of The Jedi! This comic delves into the origins of the Echo Stone, which leads into the Rods of Daybreak & Seasons. The story is set almost 500 years before the Skywalker Saga, with two new Jedi and some extra information about Azlin Rell.
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in August 2023.
High Republic Adventures: Quest Of The Jedi was written by Claudia Gray with artwork by Fico Ossio and colours by Sebastian Cheng & Candace Han. It was released April 26th 2023 and no confirmation of a trade paperback release at the time of recording.
Phase 2 book reviews were released; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th, Convergence on March 18th, The Battle Of Jedha on April 22nd, Cataclysm on June 17th & Quest For Planet X on July 15th. The first volume of phase 2 Marvel comics were tackled in episode 126 (out May 13th 2023) and the first vol of High Republic Adventures comic (Dark Horse) were released in ep 132 (7th July).
More Content:
Check out the first two episodes in Mike’s weekly Ahsoka discussion shows, found on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and the video versions are on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1e8f75 & https://youtu.be/62k2DEV3uxs
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now; listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 & their trailer review/predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app & YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you exclusive bonus episodes!
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:16 What To Expect
01:40 Personnel
02:25 Recommended Reading
02:57 Phase 2 Timeline & Info
03:50 Quest Of The Jedi Intro
04:26 Azlin Rell
05:01 Kyber (Crystal) Arch & Continuity
06:26 Quest Of The Jedi Plot
12:18 Echo Stone & Rods
13:19 Final Thoughts & More Azlin Rell
16:36 Coming Up & Guest Spots
17:53 Support & Social Media
19:40 Outro
THR P2: The Nameless Terror: Ty Yorrick Recounts How A Group Of Jedi Fought Against The Leveler On A Remote Planet - High Republic Phase 2, Wave 2 - Dark Horse – Ep 133
THE JEDI’S GREATEST FEARS ARE REALISED WHEN THEY ARE TRAPPED WITH NAMELESS BEINGS, AS TOLD BY TY YORRICK! Ep 133’s focus is a story that crosses Phase 1 & 2 of The High Republic; The Nameless Terror! The main story takes place in phase 2 of THR, around the time of Cataclysm and the framing story shows the return of saber-for-hire/monster hunter Ty Yorrick! Tune in to hear who survives the encounter with these deadly beasts, plus Mike provides extra information along the way about the Path Of The Open Hand, Acklay and more!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in July 2023.
The Nameless Terror was written by George Mann with artwork by Eduardo Mello and colours by Ornella Savarese. Issue 1 was released February 22nd 2023, issue 4 was released May 17th 2023 and the trade paperback is due for release August 29th 2023.
Ty Yorrick’s origin story can be read in Monster Of Temple Peak, which Mike delved into on ep 87.
Mike’s conversation with George Mann is on any podcast app and YouTube: https://youtu.be/IWJBMb9OOT8
Phase 2 book reviews were released; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th, Convergence on March 18th, The Battle Of Jedha on April 22nd, Cataclysm on June 17th & Quest For Planet X on July 15th. The first volume of phase 2 Marvel comics were tackled in episode 126 (out May 13th 2023) and the first vol of High Republic Adventures comic (Dark Horse) were released in ep 132 (7th July).
More Content:
Check out the first two episodes in Mike’s weekly Ahsoka discussion shows, found on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and the video versions are on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1e8f75 & https://youtu.be/62k2DEV3uxs
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now; listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 & their trailer review/predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app & YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you exclusive bonus episodes!
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:15 What To Expect
01:36 Personnel & George Mann Interview
02:43 Phase 2 Timeline & Info
03:40 Ty Yorrick Info & Content
04:25 The Crawl
05:44 Tholothians
06:20 Issue 1 Plot
13:58 The Nameless & Path Of The Open Hand
15:22 Issue 2
18:31 Issue 3
23:51 Issue 4
28:22 Guest Spots
29:07 Social Media
29:36 Coming Up
31:15 Support & Outro
THR P2: Quest For Planet X by Tessa Gratton – Book Review & Plot Summary/Overview: Hyperspace Chase, Rooper Nitani, Dass Leffbruk, Sky Graf & The Path Of The Open Hand - The High Republic Phase 2
THE GREAT HYPERSPACE CHASE IS UNDERWAY, AS A TRIO OF TEENAGERS TRY TO FIND A MYSTERIOUS PLANET! This ep is another High Republic review/overview and it’s the junior novel for Phase 2, Wave 2; Quest For Planet X by Tessa Gratton. In this sequel to Quest For The Hidden City, Rooper Nitani, Dass Leffbruk and Sky Graf all try to find Planet X, each for their own reasons. The trio are confronted with The Path Of The Open Hand, rival hyperspace families, a peculiar spacefaring compass and more!
In this episode, Mike provides information on where this book fits into the timeline before giving his spoiler-free thoughts. He then reads the crawl and gives some minor plot details & character info, along with his thoughts. He then gives a major spoiler warning and reads the blurb/publisher’s summary before giving his full thoughts on the whole book, it’s characters and the themes while giving an overview of the whole book’s plot and what it means for the future of The High Republic!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in July 2023.
Quest For Planet X was written by Tessa Gratton, was released April 4th 2023 and takes place in Wave 2 of Phase 2 in The High Republic (approx. 150 years before Phase 1); 382 BBY, and is a sequel to Quest For The Hidden City.
Phase 2 book reviews were released; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th, Convergence on March 18th, The Battle Of Jedha on April 22nd and Cataclysm on 17th June. The first volume of phase 2 Marvel comics were tackled in episode 126 (out May 13th 2023) and the first vol of High Republic Adventures comic (Dark Horse) were released in ep 132 (7th July).
More Content:
Check out Mike’s weekly Ahsoka discussion shows, found on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and the video versions are on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1e8f75 & https://youtu.be/62k2DEV3uxs
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now; listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 & their trailer review/predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app & YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you exclusive bonus episodes!
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:10 What To Expect
01:57 Timeline & Info
05:49 Recommended Reading
06:38 Spoiler-Free Thoughts
17:37 Crawl
18:24 More Thoughts On Characters, Minor Spoilers
30:26 Blurb/Publishers Summary
31:42 Spoilery Thoughts
42:16 Plot Overview & Planet X Info
51:15 Coming Up
52:56 Guest Spots & Support
55:50 Outro
THR P2: High Republic Adventures Vol 1: Sav Malagán & Maz Kanata Pursue The Force Sensitive Gang; The Dank Graks! Plus Dexter Jettster, Scarlet Skulls, Kyuzo & More! (THRA 2022 Vol 1: #1-4) – Ep 132
SAV MALAGÁN & MAZ KANATA GO AFTER A FORCE SENSITIVE GANG, BUT UNCOVER MORE THAN THEY EXPECT! For ep 132, Mike delves into Phase 2’s High Republic Adventures comics, where a young Sav Malagán sneaks off with the pirate queen Maz Kanata to chase down the Dank Graks, meeting some familiar faces along the way, but Sav must defy her Jedi Master to do so – will the adventure prove too much for this young padawan? Also Mike gives information on the Scarlett Skulls, Kyuzo and more!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in July 2023.
High Republic Adventures (2022) issues 1-4 were written by Daniel José Older, with artwork by Toni Bruno and the colour artist is Michael Atiyeh. Issue 1 was released November 30th 2022, 4 was released May 3rd 2023 and the trade paperback collection is due for release on September 5th 2023.
Phase 2 book reviews were released in 2023; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th, Convergence on March 18th, The Battle Of Jedha on April 22nd and Cataclysm on 17th June, with the first volume/wave of Marvel’s phase 2 comics being tacked in episode 126 (out May 13th 2023).
Previously, in ep 131, Mike confirms WHAT DID YODA DO BEFORE THE HIGH REPUBLIC AND HOW WAS HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH DOOKU BEFORE THE PHANTOM MENACE? Mike delved the first 6 issues of Yoda, which contain 2 story arcs; the first set during the High Republic era where he goes to the planet Turrak to help Scalvi natives, while the second is set before The Phantom Menace, where Yoda asks Dooku to help train some initiates, but when a Wookiee has a vision about a Trandoshian initiate, tensions rise, especially with Yoda & Dooku’s conflicting views on such matters. Mike gives information on Dooku, Dagobah, Coruscant and more!
More Content:
Check out the first two episodes in Mike’s weekly Ahsoka discussion shows, found on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and the video versions are on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1e8f75 & https://youtu.be/62k2DEV3uxs
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now; listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 & their trailer review/predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app & YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you exclusive bonus episodes!
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:13 What To Expect
02:02 Personnel
03:00 Other Phase 2 Content
03:55 The Crawl
04:38 Phase 2 Timeline & Info
05:22 Sav Malagán, Prof Huyang & Maz Kanata
10:35 Issue 1 Plot
15:05 Issue 2
20:25 Issue 3
25:40 Issue 4
30:06 Guest Spots
31:53 Coming Up
34:38 Support & Outro
Yoda Series Vol 1 : Yoda & Dooku’s Relationship And Yoda’s Absence During The High Republic, Plus Dagobah & Coruscant (Yoda Volume 1: #1-6) – Ep 131
WHAT DID YODA DO BEFORE THE HIGH REPUBLIC AND HOW WAS HIS RELATIONSHIP WITH DOOKU BEFORE THE PHANTOM MENACE? For ep 131, Mike delves the first 6 issues, which contain 2 story arcs; the first set during the High Republic era where he goes to the planet Turrak to help Scalvi natives, while the second is set before The Phantom Menace, where Yoda asks Dooku to help train some initiates, but when a Wookiee has a vision about a Trandoshian initiate, tensions rise, especially with Yoda & Dooku’s conflicting views on such matters. Mike gives information on Dooku, Dagobah, Coruscant and more!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in July 2023.
Yoda 1 was released Nov 23rd 2022, issue 6 was released April 19th 2023 and the trade paperback collection is due for release late 2023. Yoda issues 1-3 were written by Cavan Scott, with Nico Leon as artist and Dono Sanchéz-Almara as colour artist. Issues 4-6 were written by Jody Houser with artist Luke Ross and Nolan Woodard as colour artist.
For more Yoda content, check out ep 33 of SWCIC for the Yoda’s Secret War arc, or check ep 47 for a short story of Yoda on Dagobah. You can also check ep 86 to hear why Yoda isn’t present for most of phase 1 of The High Republic. For the Age Of Resistance story where Kylo Ren goes to the dark side cave on Dagobah, check ep 52 and to hear more about Dooku’s backstory, check episode 26.
Previously was another High Republic book review, with Lydia Kang’s Cataclysm from Phase 2, Wave 2 where tensions raise even higher with E’ronoh & Eiram, while Axel Greylark is in prison! In this sequel to Convergence, the tensions between E’ronoh & Eiram worsen as The Path Of The Open Hand become more aggressive, all while Axel Greylark is imprisoned, leading to the devastating Night Of Sorrow – Mike provides his spoiler-free thoughts, before providing plot and character information!
More Content:
Check out the first two episodes in Mike’s weekly Ahsoka discussion shows, found on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion and the video versions are on YouTube; https://pod.fo/e/1e8f75 & https://youtu.be/62k2DEV3uxs
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now; listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 & their trailer review/predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app & YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you exclusive bonus episodes!
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:13 What To Expect
01:37 Timeline & Other Yoda Content
03:49 Personnel
04:33 Yoda’s Species
05:30 The Crawl For Yoda
05:48 Issue 1 Plot: For Light & Life
17:04 Issue 2
21:33 Issue 3
25:33 Issue 4: Students Of The Force
34:52 Issue 5
39:17 Issue 6
43:01 Yoda Vol 2 Preview
45:13 Coming Up
46:25 Support & Other Content
50:17 Outro
Bonus: Darth Plagueis by James Luceno - Book Reviews & Plot Summary/Overview (Star Wars Legends)
This subscriber/Patreon-exclusive book review showcases a book review from Legends; Darth Plagueis by James Luceno!
This episode showcases Palpatine's rise to power and the sith lord who trained him; Plagueis. This was released in 2012, before the canon/legends reset!
This book is decades before The Phantom Menace and leads up to just after TPM, it delves into sith alchemy, the rule of two, the sith's connection & philosophy regarding the force and more.
This review is more of a ramble than the long-form book reviews Mike has released in the past, he gives some spoiler-free background information & his review, before delving into more spoiler-y story details for anyone who wants to know it without having to read the whole book!
Let us know what you think! Have you read this book? What did you think? What are your thoughts on Plagueis & Palpatine?
Bonus (Now Free): Thrawn & Thrawn Alliances by Timothy Zahn - Book Reviews & Plot Summary/Overview (Star Wars Canon)
This release was a subscriber/Patreon-exclusive book review, but Mike has now released it for everyone! it showcases the first canon book review in a while and Mike reviews two; Thrawn and Thrawn: Alliances, from Timothy Zahn's first canon Thrawn trilogy!
Mike talks about his experience listening to the audiobook for Thrawn in comparison to reading the comic book adaptation (as seen on ep 38 of Star Wars: Comics In Canon), before delving into the "main event"; Thrawn: Alliances. Mike gives his thoughts on the books as well as providing a plot overview for each.
Please note, this was not recorded in Mike's studio, so the quality is slightly worse than normal episodes of SWCIC and was originally released on Mike's Patreon!
Let us know what you think! Have you read these books? How do they compare to the Legends Thrawn novels?
THR P2: Cataclysm By Lydia Kang – Book Review & Plot Summary: Night Of Sorrow, Axel Greylark & The Path Of The Open Hand - The High Republic Phase 2, Wave 2
TENSIONS RAISE EVEN HIGHER WITH E’RONOH & EIRAM, WHILE AXEL GREYLARK IS IN PRISON! This ep is another High Republic review/overview and it’s the adult novel for Phase 2, Wave 2; Cataclysm by Lydia Kang. In this sequel to Convergence, the tensions between E’ronoh & Eiram worsen as The Path Of The Open Hand become more aggressive, all while Axel Greylark is imprisoned, leading to the devastating Night Of Sorrow!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in June 2023.
In this episode, Mike gives his spoiler-free thoughts in the beginning, before reading the crawl and giving some minor plot details and thoughts on characters & themes. He then gives a minor spoiler warning and gives more detailed thoughts along with reading the blurb/publishers summary, before giving a final spoiler warning and providing his thoughts on the whole book - at the end he gives an overview of the whole book’s plot and what it means for the future of The High Republic!
Cataclysm is written by Lydia Kang, was released April 4th 2023 and takes place in Wave 2 of Phase 2 in The High Republic (approx. 150 years before Phase 1); 382 BBY, and is a sequel to Convergence.
Phase 2 book reviews were released; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th, Convergence on March 18th and The Battle Of Jedha on April 22nd, with the first volume/wave of phase 2 comics being tacked in episode 126 (out May 13th 2023).
More Content:
Check out the first in Mike’s weekly discussion shows for Ahsoka – listen on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e6cfd & https://youtu.be/B_IlnJC3IqY
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and their trailer review & predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app & YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you exclusive bonus episodes!
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:16 What To Expect
02:59 Timeline & Info
04:27 High Republic Author Interview
04:54 Recommended Reading
06:53 Spoiler-Free Thoughts
13:23 Crawl
14:13 More Thoughts On Characters, Minor Spoilers
29:56 Blurb/Publishers Summary
31:37 Spoilers: Plot Overview & Thoughts
47:30 The Night Of Sorrow
50:26 Final Thoughts
52:44 Support
54:28 Coming Up
56:43 Outro
THR P2: Porter Engle Is The Blade Of Bardotta: The Greatest Swordsman’s Origin Story, His Sister And The Barash Vow (The Blade #1-4) - High Republic Phase 2, Wave 1 – Ep 130
THE BLADE OF BARDOTTA’S ORIGIN STORY! For ep 130, Mike delves into the 4-part mini-series surrounding Porter Engle; an Ikkrukkian Jedi who lives throughout the High Republic (around 300 years old during Phase 1). In Phase 1, he is a talented cook with a dark past so in Phase 2, we delve into The Blade’s past and find out about the Barash Vow, while along the way meeting Porter’s sister and seeing more of the Republic during it’s more exploratory age!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in June 2023.
The Blade 1 was released December 28th 2022, issue 4 was released March 29th 2023 and the trade paperback collection is due for release June 27th 2023. The Blade was written by Charles Soule, with Marco Castiello as artist on issues 1-3 and Jethro Morales on issues 2-4, while Jim Charalampidis is colour artist on issues 1 & 2 and Jim Campbell is colour artist on issues 3 & 4.
As The Blade takes place in Phase 2 of The High Republic (approx. 150 years before Phase 1), it is in 382 BBY.
Mike has tackled all of Phase 1 of The High Republic and has released episodes on the books of Wave 1. The episodes were released; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th, Convergence on March 18th and The Battle Of Jedha on April 22nd, with the first volume/wave of phase 2 comics being tacked in episode 126 (out May 13th 2023).
For the first volume of 2017 Darth Vader comics, check episode 62 of SWCIC!
In episode 129, Mike answers the question; AS THE HIDDEN EMPIRE ENDS, WHAT ARE QI’RA AND DOCTOR APHRA’S FATES? He delves into the final issue of Hidden Empire; ending the Qi’ra trilogy, plus Aphra issues 30 & 31 bring an end to the Spark Eternal story arc! Mike delves into the plot of these final comic issues, while providing connections along the way, to provide the exciting conclusion to these comics!
More Content:
Check out the first in Mike’s weekly discussion shows for Ahsoka – listen on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e6cfd & https://youtu.be/B_IlnJC3IqY
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and their trailer review & predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app & YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you exclusive bonus episodes!
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:07 What To Expect
01:44 Timeline & Personnel
03:40 The Crawl For The Blade
04:09 Porter Engle Introduction
04:58 Issue 1 Plot
13:16 Issue 2
17:16 Issue 3
20:16 Issue 4
24:30 The Blade Sequel
26:00 The Vow
27:12 Support, Ko-fi & Patreon
28:31 Coming Up
30:50 Outro
Hidden Empire Finale & The Spark Eternal: Qi’ra’s Reign Ends & Aphra Gets Stabbed, Plus Sana Starros, Magna Tolvan, Palpatine & Darth Vader (HE5 & Doctor Aphra 30 & 31) – Ep 129
AS THE HIDDEN EMPIRE ENDS, WHAT ARE QI’RA AND DOCTOR APHRA’S FATES? For ep 129, Mike delves into the final issue of Hidden Empire; ending the Qi’ra trilogy, plus Aphra issues 30 & 31 bring an end to the Spark Eternal story arc! Mike delves into the plot of these final comic issues, while providing connections along the way, to provide the exciting conclusion to these comic issues, with hints of what’s to come!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in June 2023.
Hidden Empire 5 was released April 5th 2023, was written by Charles Soule, with Steven Cummings as penciller, Victor Olazaba & Wayne Faucher as inkers and Guru eFX as colour artist. The trade paperback of all 5 Hidden Empire issues is due for release July 4th 2023. Doctor Aphra 30 was released April 12th 2023, DA 31 was released May 3rd 2023, the trade paperback collection for DA is due for release August 1st 2023 and both issues were written by Alyssa Wong with artist Minkyu Jung and colour artist Rachelle Rosenberg.
For Hidden Empire 1, 2, 3 & 4, check episodes 121, 122, 123 & 127. The comic episodes set between Crimson Reign & Hidden Empire are 114 for Bounty Hunters, 115 for Star Wars, 117 for Doctor Aphra, 119 for Darth Vader, and Crimson Reign 5 was tackled in ep 110!
The last episode was 128 which was the 40th anniversary of Return Of The Jedi and where Mike delves into the first 3 comics (of 8) that tie-in with Return Of The Jedi; Jabba’s Palace, Ewoks & Lando, but this episode was uploaded to the feed weeks ago (when it was the 40th anniversary), so the last episode on this feed was technically 127, which was Hidden Empire 4.
More Content:
Check out the first in Mike’s weekly discussion shows for Ahsoka – listen on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e6cfd & https://youtu.be/B_IlnJC3IqY
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and their trailer review & predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app & YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:35 What To Expect
02:43 Hidden Empire Personnel & Crawl
03:47 Hidden Empire 5 Plot
14:30 Doctor Aphra Personnel & Crawl
15:26 Doctor Aphra 30 Plot
19:23 Doctor Aphra 31 Plot
26:26 Star Wars Rebels Reviewed
27:13 Coming Up
29:48 George Mann Interview
30:29 Support, Ko-fi & Patreon
32:30 Outro
Hidden Empire 4 & Zuckuss’ Backstory: The Fermata Cage Opens & The Edgehawk Among Asteroids (Hidden Empire 4 & Bounty Hunters 32) – Ep 127
HIDDEN EMPIRE NEARS IT’S END, AS THE FERMATA CAGE OPENS AGAIN… For ep 127, Mike delves into the penultimate issue of the Hidden Empire, where the Archivist activates the Fermata Cage on Amaxine Station, as Vader & Palpatine see to it personally! Meanwhile, the Bounty Hunter crew is pursued by Inferno Squad through an asteroid field while Zuckuss is trapped in a vision of his past, meaning we get his backstory! Mike also gives more information on the Gand, Amaxine Station and more!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in May 2023.
Hidden Empire 4 was released March 1st 2023, was written by Charles Soule, with Steven Cummings as penciller, Victor Olazaba & Wayne Faucher as inkers and Guru eFX as colour artist. The trade paperback of all 5 Hidden Empire issues is due for release July 4th 2023. Bounty Hunters 32 was released March 8th 2023 and was written by Ethan Sacks with Alessandro Miracolo as guest artist and Arif Prianto as colour artist – the Bounty Hunters trade paperback is due for release September 19th 2023.
For Hidden Empire 1, 2 & 3 check episodes 121, 122 & 123. The comic eps between Crimson Reign & Hidden Empire are 114 for Bounty Hunters, 115 for Star Wars, 117 for Doctor Aphra, 119 for Darth Vader!
Last ep, Mike delved into the first volume of High Republic comics in the second phase, following Jedi Vildar Mac, padawan Matty, the Sephi Tey Sirrek, Guardians Of The Whills, The Path of The Open Hand and more! Mike explores this Jedha-based story while noting how it connects to the rest of the High Republic while providing information along the way – this serves as a prequel to The Battle Of Jedha audiodrama by George Mann.
More Content:
Check out the first in Mike’s weekly discussion shows for Ahsoka – listen on the podcast feed of Comics In Motion or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e6cfd & https://youtu.be/B_IlnJC3IqY
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and their trailer review & predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app & YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:27 What To Expect
02:04 HE4 Personnel & Timeline
02:46 HE4 Crawl
03:48 Hidden Empire 4 Plot
10:13 BH32 Personnel
10:47 BH32 Crawl
11:50 Bounty Hunters 32 Plot
18:29 Return Of The Jedi 40th Anniversary
19:05 Coming Up
22:46 Visions Volume 2
23:03 Ahsoka Series
23:18 Support & Patreon
26:25 Outro
THR P2: Before The Battle Of Jedha, Vildar Mac, Matty & Tey Search For Stolen Artifacts (High Republic [2022] Vol 1: Balance Of The Force #1-5) – Ep 126
AS THE PHASE 2 COMICS COMMENCE, TENSIONS ON JEDHA ARE RISING… For ep 126, Mike delves into the first volume of High Republic comics in the second phase, following Jedi Vildar Mac, padawan Matty, the Sephi Tey Sirrek, Guardians Of The Whills, The Path of The Open Hand and more! Mike explores this Jedha-based story, noting along the way how it connects to the rest of the High Republic while providing information along the way – this serves as a perfect prequel to The Battle Of Jedha audiodrama by George Mann (which Mike tackled on this show a few episodes prior).
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in May 2023.
These comics are in Phase 2, Wave 1 of The High Republic, which is 150 years before Phase 1, making it 350 years before The Phantom Menace (382BBY).
All of these comics were written by Cavan Scott and the colour artist was Frank William. Ario Anindito was the penciller for issues 1-3 with Mark Morales as inker, while Andrea Broccardo was artist for issues 4 & 5 and the Peace & Unity mini-comic.
Other Phase 2 High Republic content Mike has released are book reviews, all in 2023, are; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th, Convergence on March 18th and The Battle Of Jedha on April 22nd. A review for Cataclysm & the other phase 2 books will follow, as will THR comics, The Blade and other phase 2 content.
In the last episode (125), Mike delved into the second & final volume of the Han Solo & Chewbacca series, where Chewie finds himself in a prison with Maz Kanata and the young Phaedra, while Han recovers from being shot by Greedo. The duo must perform a heist all while avoiding a marshall, bounty hunters, the empire and more – plus Mike gives information on Korin Pers, the Gran & Chagrian species and gives an insight in what’s to come for the upcoming Dark Droids crossover event!
More Content:
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and their trailer review & predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:34 What To Expect
02:35 Book Info & Timeline
03:30 Fallen Order Prequel Comic
04:32 Spoiler-Free Thoughts
16:17 Publisher’s Summary
17:27 Full Review (Spoilers)
27:25 Plot Overview
33:31 Final Thoughts
36:16 Recommended Reads
37:30 Other Content
38:51 Support & Patreon
39:48 Coming Up
40:21 Outro
Han Solo & Chewbacca Vol 2: Han’s Missing & Chewbacca’s In Prison With Maz Kanata - A Dark Droids Event Prelude: Ajax Sigma (HS&C Vol 2: Dead Or Alive #6-10) – Ep 125
HAN & CHEWIE FIND A MYSTERIOUS DROID NEURAL CORE, BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN? For ep 125, Mike delves into the second & final volume of the Han Solo & Chewbacca series, where Chewie finds himself in a prison with Maz Kanata and the young Phaedra, while Han recovers from being shot by Greedo. The duo must perform a heist all while avoiding a marshall, bounty hunters, the empire and more – plus Mike gives information on Korin Pers, the Gran & Chagrian species and gives an insight in what’s to come for the upcoming Dark Droids crossover event!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in April 2023.
This story is set after the movie Solo but before A New Hope, somewhere 2-8 years before the Battle of Yavin (8-2BBY).
Han Solo & Chewbacca’s second & final arc; Dead Or Alive/The Crystal Run Part 2, was written by Marc Guggenheim, the artist was David Messina on issues 6, 8, 9 & 10 with Paul Fry on issues 6 & 7 and the colour artist on all issues was Alex Sinclair. Issue 6 was released September 28th 2022, issue 10 was released March 1st 2023 and the trade paperback collection is due for release June 6th 2023.
For the first arc of HS&C, check episode 107 of SWCIC and for Star Wars: Revelations, check episode 120.
Last episode brought another High Republic review, this time for the audiodrama in phase 2: The Battle Of Jedha by George Mann! As per Mike’s other reviews, he begins by giving an overview of the era and provides information on the book itself, before he gives his spoiler-free thoughts. He then gives a mild spoiler warning and speaks more about the characters in the book, the themes and the plot information given in the first part of the book. Mike then reads the blurb/publisher’s summary and gives a major spoiler warning, before giving his thoughts on the whole book and finishes the episode with giving an overview of the book’s plot!
More Content:
All 5 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed are out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 and their trailer review & predictions for the #RoadToAhsoka! Found on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1e5a68 - https://youtu.be/PUgBGfm8NfI
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:20 What To Expect
01:51 Personnel & Release
03:01 Crawl
03:27 Issue 6
09:45 Issue 7
14:23 Issue 8
17:38 Issue 9
22:20 Issue 10
27:32 Dark Droids Event
31:02 Mike’s Rant/Plot Issues
40:10 Coming Up
41:17 Support & Patreon
41:31 Outro
The Battle Of Jedha By George Mann: Audio Drama Review & Plot Summary - Silandra Sho, Creighton Sun, Aida Forte & The Path Of The Open Hand - High Republic Phase 2, Wave 1
AFTER CONVERGENCE, THE BATTLE OF JEDHA DISRUPTS THE GALAXY! It’s time for another review of The High Republic, but this episode features the audio drama/script book written by George Mann for Phase 2 of this era; The Battle of Jedha! As per Mike’s other reviews, he begins by giving an overview of the era and provides information on the book itself, before he gives his spoiler-free thoughts. He then gives a mild spoiler warning and speaks more about the characters in the book, the themes and the plot information given in the first part of the book. Mike then reads the blurb/publisher’s summary and gives a major spoiler warning, before giving his thoughts on the whole book and finishes the episode with giving an overview of the book’s plot – this is a must-listen for any fans of The High Republic, especially if you’ve not listened to this audio drama!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in April 2023.
The Battle Of Jedha is an audio drama written by George Mann, is set in Phase 2, Wave 1 of THR; 350 years before the Skywalker Saga and was released January 3rd 2023, the script book was released February 14th 2023.
Other Phase 2 High Republic book reviews that Mike has released, all in 2023, are; Path Of Deceit on 7th Jan, Quest For Hidden City on February 14th and Convergence on March 18th. A review for Cataclysm & the other phase 2 books will follow, as will THR comics, The Blade and other phase 2 content.
Previously, in ep 124, Mike released an episode that is technically not “canon” as it’s a comic that takes place in a Star Wars Visions continuity, more specifically, The Duel. This comic is a prequel to The Duel animated episode, which is also linked to the Ronin novel. Mike explores The Ronin’s story, confirms connections along the way and gives his interpretations to the ending.
More Content:
4 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 (as we get nearer to the Ahsoka series for the #RoadToAhsoka) on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:02 What To Expect
01:21 Timeline & Info
04:24 Audio Drama Info
06:06 Spoiler-Free Thoughts
19:48 More Thoughts, With Minor Spoilers
20:36 Characters, Structure & Enlightenment
27:15 Blurb/Publisher’s Summary
29:11 Spoiler Warning & More Character Info
32:53 The Final Protector & Themes
41:17 Plot Overview (Spoilers)
49:23 Final Thoughts
50:14 Coming Up
52:48 Support, PCC & Outro
Visions Special: What Came Before The Duel? Prequel Comic: The Ronin, The Shogun & Battle Scars – Ep 124
WHAT DID THE WANDERING RONIN DO BEFORE THE DUEL? For ep 124 (& April Fool’s Day), this episode is technically not “canon” as it takes place in a Star Wars Visions continuity, more specifically, The Duel. This comic is a prequel to The Duel animated episode, which is also linked to the Ronin novel. Mike explores The Ronin’s story, confirms connections along the way and gives his interpretations to the ending.
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in April 2023.
Star Wars: Visions 1 was released on October 12th 2022 and it was written by Takashi Okazaki, who also did the artwork and the colours. Aki Yanagi did the English translation and the book Ronin was written by Emma Mieko Candon.
Mike, Megan, Ria & JAC discussed all 9 episodes of Star Wars Visions Season 1 here: https://pod.fo/e/100f26
Previously, in ep 123, Mike continued with the final chapter of the Qi’ra trilogy along with the Bounty Hunters & Aphra comic crossovers! As Chanath Cha finally confronts Vader for 2 decades of revenge, Aphra learns even more from the Spark Eternal and gets more than she bargained for! Plus Beilert Valance also takes issue with Vader & The Empire’s lies so tries to fight the Sith Lord one-on-one in an act of pure anger, but as we know Vader’s fate, what will happen to those who challenge the Sith Lord – will they live to tell the tale?
More Content:
4 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 (as we get nearer to the Ahsoka series for the #RoadToAhsoka) on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:57 Star Wars Visions
02:36 Personnel & Comic Info
03:41 What To Expect
05:29 The Crawl
05:39 Plot & Connections
15:11 Ending Interpretation
16:33 Final Thoughts
17:18 Coming Up
21:02 Support & Patreon
22:26 Outro
Hidden Empire 3: Vader Fights Chanath Cha And Beilert Valance! Plus Aphra Learns More About The Spark Eternal (HE3, DA29 & BH31) – Ep 123
VADER FIGHTS TWO HIGH LEVEL BOUNTY HUNTERS; CHANATH CHA AND BEILERT VALANCE! For ep 123, Mike continues the final chapter of the Qi’ra trilogy along with the Bounty Hunters & Aphra comic crossovers! As Chanath Cha finally confronts Vader for 2 decades of revenge, Aphra learns even more from the Spark Eternal and gets more than she bargained for! Plus Beilert Valance also takes issue with Vader & The Empire’s lies so tries to fight the Sith Lord one-on-one in an act of pure anger, but as we know Vader’s fate, what will happen to those who challenge the Sith Lord – will they live to tell the tale?
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in March 2023.
Hidden Empire 3 was released February 8th 7th 2023, was written by Charles Soule, with Steven Cummings as penciller, Victor Olazaba as inker and Guru eFX as colour artist. The trade paperback of all 5 Hidden Empire issues is due for release July 4th 2023. Doctor Aphra 29 was released February 22nd 2023 and was written by Alyssa Wong with artist Natacha Bustos and colour artist Rachelle Rosenberg. Bounty Hunters 31 was released February 15th 2023 and was written by Ethan Sacks with Paolo Villanelli as artist and Arif Prianto as colour artist.
For Hidden Empire 1 & 2, check episodes 121 & 122. The comic episodes set between Crimson Reign & Hidden Empire are 114 for Bounty Hunters, 115 for Star Wars, 117 for Doctor Aphra, 119 for Darth Vader, and Crimson Reign 5 was tackled in ep 110!
Last week’s episode was Mike’s review on The High Republic novel Convergence – written by Zoraida Córdova, it is the first “adult” novel in Phase 2 of The High Republic, where a forever war between Eiram & E’ronoh seems to come to an end… In the episode Mike provides his spoiler-free thoughts on the novel, speaks about characters and themes and gives the final spoiler-warning and talks in-depth about the book’s plot, connections to other content and more!
More Content:
4 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 (for the #RoadToAhsoka) on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:56 What To Expect & Prior Eps
02:15 HE3 Personnel & Crawl
03:43 Hidden Empire 3 Plot Overview
10:17 DA29 Personnel & Crawl
11:15 Doctor Aphra 29 Plot Overview
16:24 BH31 Personnel & Crawl
17:15 Bounty Hunters 31 Plot Overview
23:50 Coming Up
26:12 Star Wars Celebration
26:30 Mando S3 Weekly Discussion Shows
26:55 Pop Culture Collective Newsletter
27:07 Support & Patreon
29:15 Outro
THR P2: Convergence By Zoraida Córdova; Plot Summary & Spoiler-Free Book Review – Axel Greylark, Gella Nattai, Eiram & E'ronoh's Forever War & More - High Republic Phase 2, Wave 1
THE FOREVER WAR BETWEEN EIRAM & E’RONOH ENDS… OR DOES IT?! Convergence is the focus of this episode; Mike provides an overview of Phase 2 of The High Republic, noting Phase 2’s intro crawl and provides his spoiler-free thoughts on the novel. He then reads the blurb and provides more information on the book, lightly speaking about characters and themes. Mike then gives the final spoiler-warning and talks in-depth about the characters and gives an overview of the book’s plot, some connections to other content and more!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in March 2023.
This book is the third book in the second phase of the High Republic, it centres around the Forever War between the connected worlds of Eiram & E’ronoh, where the young royals Xiri & Phan-Tu try to bring the planets together and end the war, with the help of the Jedi Gella Nattai and Chancellor Greylark’s son Axel, but it seems more is happening behind the scenes, as every step towards peace seems to bring more destruction and pain…
Convergence is an adult novel written by Zoraida Córdova, it is set in Phase 2, Wave 1 of THR; 350 years before the Skywalker Saga and was released November 22nd 2022.
Shoutout to @BlueMilkMama for the great Greylark discussion, and for just being awesome!
More Content:
4 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 (as we get nearer to the Ahsoka series for the #RoadToAhsoka) on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:24 Background/Book Info
02:08 Phase 1&2 Overview/Timeline
05:22 Spoiler-Free Thoughts & Crawl
18:13 Blurb & Minor Spoiler-Warning
20:04 Themes, Character Briefs & Mild Spoilers
33:00 Final Spoiler Warning
33:30 Plot Overview & More Character Info (Spoilers)
43:36 Notable Moments
46:33 Final Thoughts
48:05 Future High Republic Content
49:56 Future Content (Not THR)
51:27 Support & Patreon
52:54 Solo Podcast Feed
53:31 Star Wars Interviews
54:25 Pop Culture Collective
54:58 Outro
Hidden Empire 2: The Fermata Cage Activates! Plus Sana Fights Domina Tagge & Valance Discovers The Truth (HE2, DA28 & BH30) – Ep 122
CRIMSON DAWN STARTS TO CRUMBLE UNDER THE MIGHT OF THE EMPIRE… OR DOES IT?! For ep 122, Mike continues the final chapter of the Qi’ra trilogy along with the Bounty Hunters & Aphra comic crossovers! As The Archivist & Kho Phon Farrus reactivate the Fermata Cage, Palpatine & Vader notice and take pursuit! Meanwhile, Sana Starros, Just Lucky & their crew attempt to kill Domina Tagge for her nephew Ronen and T’onga & the Bounty Hunter crew confront Beilert Valance with a truth the Empire has been harbouring from him for too long…
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in March 2023.
Hidden Empire 2 was released December 7th 2022, was written by Charles Soule, with Steven Cummings as penciller, Victor Olazaba as inker and Guru eFX as colour artist. The trade paperback of all 5 Hidden Empire issues is due for release July 4th 2023. Doctor Aphra 28 was released January 25th 2023 and was written by Alyssa Wong with artist Minkyu Jung and colour artist Rachelle Rosenberg. Bounty Hunters 29 was released January 18th 2023 and was written by Ethan Sacks with Paolo Villanelli as artist and Arif Prianto as colour artist.
Ep 121 was Hidden Empire 1 and the comic episodes set between Crimson Reign & Hidden Empire are 114 for Bounty Hunters, 115 for Star Wars, 117 for Doctor Aphra, 119 for Darth Vader, and Crimson Reign 5 was tackled in ep 110! The Fortress Vader episode featuring Momin is number 74 and the first volume of Bounty Hunters comics was tackled in episode 75.
More Content:
4 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 (as we get nearer to the Ahsoka series for the #RoadToAhsoka) on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:09 Hidden Empire Crossover’s Future
02:04 What To Expect In This Episode
03:04 HE2 Personnel & Crawl
04:31 Hidden Empire 2 Plot Overview
09:31 DA28 Personnel & Crawl
10:29 Doctor Aphra 28 Plot Overview
15:36 BH30 Personnel & Crawl
16:19 Bounty Hunters 30 Plot Overview
20:29 Mando S3 Weekly Discussion Shows
21:09 New Show; Rebels Reviewed
21:37 Pop Culture Collective Newsletter
22:05 Social Media
22:31 Coming Up On SWCIC
24:30 Star Wars Celebration 2023
24:52 Support & Patreon
25:39 Outro
The Hidden Empire Emerges: Qi’ra Speaks With Palpatine, Aphra Fights The Spark Eternal & The Bounty Hunters Attack The Empire (HE1, DA27 & BH29) – Ep 121
THE CRIMSON REIGN IS OVER AS THE HIDDEN EMPIRE EMERGES! For ep 121, Mike delves into the first issue in the final chapter of the Qi’ra trilogy, including the crossover comics too! Qi’ra activates the Fermata Cage against Palpatine and speaks with him directly all while her agents cause chaos for the empire. Meanwhile, Aphra fights the Spark Eternal for control of her body, Sana Starros makes a deal with a Tagge and the Bounty Hunters crew fight the Empire, unknowingly going against their former crewmate; Beilert Valance!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in February 2023.
Hidden Empire 1 was released November 16th 2022, was written by Charles Soule, with Steven Cummings as penciller, Victor Olazaba as inker and Guru eFX as colour artist. The trade paperback of all 5 Hidden Empire issues is due for release July 4th 2023. Doctor Aphra 27 was released December 28th 2022 and was written by Alyssa Wong with artist Minkyu Jung and colour artist Rachelle Rosenberg. Bounty Hunters 29 was released December 14th 2022 and was written by Ethan Sacks with Paolo Villanelli as artist and Arif Prianto as colour artist.
The comic episodes between Crimson Reign & Hidden Empire are 114 for Bounty Hunters, 115 for Star Wars, 117 for Doctor Aphra, 119 for Darth Vader, and Crimson Reign 5 was tackled in ep 110. Episode 109 of SWCIC has more information on The Knights of Ren!
Last week, in ep 120, Mike delved into the one-shot special by Marc Guggenheim which stretches across all ongoing runs of Star Wars comics (excluding The High Republic) to give an idea of what new threat is looming during & after the Hidden Empire crossover event. Vader sees many potential futures thanks to the Eye Of The Webbish Bog, but what do these futures all mean and can Vader change any of them? This is a must-listen for fans of the 2020 runs of Star Wars, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra and Bounty Hunters comics!
More Content:
4 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 (as we get nearer to the Ahsoka series for the #RoadToAhsoka) on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:02 What To Expect
01:46 Timeline & Related Comics
04:03 Hidden Empire 1
13:37 DA27 Personnel & Crawl
14:57 Doctor Aphra 27
21:07 BH29 Personnel & Crawl
22:16 Bounty Hunters 29
29:05 Coming Up
30:41 New Show; Rebels Reviewed
31:46 Mando S3 Weekly Discussion Show
32:27 Pop Culture Collective Newsletter
33:01 Support & Patreon
33:42 Outro
What Is Star Wars Revelations? Vader’s Vision Of The Future; A Droid Threat In Ajax Sigma, Doctor Aphra, Luke’s Lightsaber Crystal & More (Star Wars Revelations 1) – Ep 120
DARTH VADER HAS A VISION OF THE FUTURE, SHOWING THE RESURRECTION OF AN ANCIENT DROID THREAT! For ep 120, Mike delves into the one-shot special by Marc Guggenheim which stretches across all ongoing runs of Star Wars comics (excluding The High Republic) to give an idea of what new threat is looming during & after the Hidden Empire crossover event. Vader sees many potential futures thanks to the Eye Of The Webbish Bog, but what do these futures all mean and can Vader change any of them? This is a must-listen for fans of the 2020 runs of Star Wars, Darth Vader, Doctor Aphra and Bounty Hunters comics!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in February 2023.
Star Wars Revelations 1 was released November 23rd 2022 and was written by Marc Guggenheim. Guru eFX & Dono Sánchez-Almara are the colour artists, while Salvador Larroca, Pere Perez, Emma Kubert, Justin Mason, Paul Fry & Wayne Faucher are all pencil/ink artists who worked on the comic.
The other comic episodes set between Crimson Reign & Hidden Empire are 114 for Bounty Hunters, 115 for Star Wars, 117 for Doctor Aphra, 119 for Darth Vader and Crimson Reign 5 was tackled in ep 110. Also listen to episode 81 of SWCIC for the story how Fortress Vader was built!
Last episode, Quest For The Hidden City was the focus, where Mike provided an overview of Phase 2 of The High Republic, including how it differs from Phase 1 and what Pathfinder teams are, before providing his spoiler-free thoughts on the novel. He then reads the blurb and provides more information on the book, lightly speaking about characters and themes. After reading the crawl, Mike gives the final spoiler-warning and talks in-depth about the characters and gives an overview of the book’s plot, some connections to other content and more!
More Content:
4 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 (as we get nearer to the Ahsoka series for the #RoadToAhsoka) on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:24 What To Expect
02:03 Timeline, Personnel & Release Info
03:25 Opening Crawl
04:35 Plot Details & Connections
17:07 Mike’s Thoughts/Interpretations
21:22 Coming Up
23:20 Guest Spot On Stevie B’s YT
23:40 New Show; Rebels Reviewed
25:00 Star Wars Interviews
25:46 Pop Culture Collective Newsletter
26:12 Support & Patreon
27:19 Outro
THR P2: Quest For The Hidden City By George Mann; Plot Summary & Spoiler-Free Book Review – Pathfinder Teams, Rooper Nitani, Silandra Sho, Dass & Spence Leffbruk & More - High Republic Phase 2, Wave 1
PATHFINDERS EXPLORE NEW SYSTEMS & RUN INTO MONSTERS IN PHASE 2 OF THE HIGH REPUBLIC! Quest For The Hidden City is the focus of this episode; Mike provides an overview of Phase 2 of The High Republic, including how it differs from Phase 1 and what Pathfinder teams are, before providing his spoiler-free thoughts on the novel. He then reads the blurb and provides more information on the book, lightly speaking about characters and themes. After reading the crawl, Mike gives the final spoiler-warning and talks in-depth about the characters and gives an overview of the book’s plot, some connections to other content and more!
This book is the second book in the second phase of the High Republic, it centres around pathfinding teams on the new worlds of Gloam & Aubadas, plus the Katikoot species, master & padawan Rooper Nitani and Silandra Sho, a father & son exploration team, a strange, but valuable, mineral surrounded by monsters and more!
This episode was first released on the feed of Comics In Motion, in February 2023.
Quest For The Hidden City is a junior novel written by George Mann, it is set in Phase 2, Wave 1 of THR; 350 years before the Skywalker Saga and was released November 1st 2022.
Mike has tackled every Phase 1 comic, short story and book on this very feed, just check for episodes starting with "THR P1" to find them all, or go to youtube.com/GenuineChitChat and find the High Republic playlist!
More Content:
4 episodes of Mike, Maff & Dave’s show; Rebels Reviewed is out now, so listen to their thoughts on seasons 1, 2, 3 & 4 (as we get nearer to the Ahsoka series for the #RoadToAhsoka) on any podcast app or watch on YouTube: https://pod.fo/e/1defff - https://youtu.be/BrZrvENUlTM
Mike spoke with Thomas Rochester of Reckless Rebellion to talk about the 3 Thrawn book trilogies: https://pod.fo/e/1df29c
Mike also appeared on Star Wars Timeline to talk about Ahsoka, as part of the #RoadToAhsoka: https://youtu.be/-qo3tVHyC1U
To support Mike, you can share or rate/review the show, or support financially. You can support on Spotify, give a one-off payment at https://ko-fi.com/genuinechitchat or you can subscribe monthly at https://Patreon.com/GenuineChitChat – all options will give you access to exclusive bonus episodes!
Subscribe to the Pop Culture Collective Newsletter for weekly updates on both of Mike’s shows and many other incredible creators: https://pccnewsletter.com
All of Mike’s social media & links: linktr.ee/GenuineChitChat
Outro read by BZ The Voice: http://www.bzthevoice.com
Intro theme arranged by Mike Burton, backing music by Eric Matyas at www.soundimage.org
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:41 Book Info
02:12 High Republic Overview & Episodes
03:20 Phase 2 Overview
07:37 Spoiler-Free Thoughts & Overview
12:24 Blurb & Minor Spoiler-Warning
14:03 Themes, Character Briefs & Mild Spoilers
24:49 Crawl & Final Spoiler Warning
25:52 More In-Depth Character Info
29:18 Full Plot Overview (Major Spoilers)
33:00 Final Thoughts
35:08 Other Content
36:38 Solo Podcast Feed
37:19 Pop Culture Collective
37:55 Support & Patreon
39:50 Coming Up
41:08 Outro
Bonus: Heir To The Empire - Book 1 Of Thrawn Trilogy (Star Wars Legends)
This subscriber/Patreon-exclusive book review showcases the ninth Star Wars Legends book on the GCC Patreon; the first in the Legends Thrawn trilogy; Heir To The Empire, released in 1991, the book serves as a sequel to the original trilogy!
Mike gives his thoughts on the books as well as providing a plot overview and compares the book to the canon Thrawn trilogy! He will be releasing a review on the other two books shortly!
Let us know what you think! Have you read the Legends Thrawn books? How do they compare to the canon Thrawn novels?