Force Bonding Podcast

Welcome to Part 1 of our 2-part discussion of Tales of the Underworld - here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Conor (@DepaBanana) are joined by special guest and noted Asajj Ventress superfan Catrina Dennis (@ohcatrina) to talk about the Asajj Ventress arc of Tales of the Underworld! We talk the major moments from her 3 episodes - including the on-screen depiction of the ending of the Dark Disciple novel, the much-anticipated reveal of how Ventress returned from the dead, her relationship with Quinlan Vos, the search for the Hidden Path, the introduction of Lyco Strata, Lyco and Ventress' dynamic, the return of Latts Razzi, how the galaxy views Ventress after The Clone Wars, her continued redemption story, and more. We also discuss whether or not we think these stories act as a "backdoor pilot" for a future Ventress animated series, or for Ventress to play a major role in Maul: Shadow Lord.Episodes Discussed: "A Way Forward" (S3

Welcome to our final Andor recap, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Donovan (@DonovanMeade) & Conor (@DepaBanana) as they discuss the last 3 episodes of Andor Season 2, including the epic series finale! We break down the biggest moments of the final arc - including Luthen Rael's final act, the backstory between Luthen and Kleya, Kleya's epic hospital break-in and heartbreaking goodbye to Luthen, Dedra Meero's downfall, Lonni Jung's importance to the Rebel Alliance's discovery of the Death Star plans, Cassian's mission to Coruscant to save Kleya, Krennic and Dedra's long-awaited Queen-Off, K2 having a horror movie moment against the ISB, Cassian's importance to the Rebellion as a "messenger", his mission to Kafrene that leads us into the events of Rogue One, the final montage, and much, much more! We also discuss how Andor has changed Rogue One forever as Andrew talks watching the Andor finale directly into rewatching Rogue One. It's time to say

Welcome back to our Andor recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) as they discuss the 3rd arc of Andor Season 2! After a season's worth of build-up, we finally witness the Ghorman Massacre, and it's immediate aftermath. We talk about the biggest moments from the episodes - including Cassian's encounter with a Force healer on Yavin IV, his greater role in the Rebellion, and how his future with Bix changes, Syril Karn's uncovering of the truth behind the Empire's role on Ghorman, and his realization of what he contributed to before he comes face-to-face with the root of his problems, Wilmon's greater role with Luthen's rebels, Mon Mothma's incredible speech against the Empire following the Massacre, and her subsequent escape from Coruscant with Cassian, the "birth" of K-2SO, and so much more! Chilling, heartbreaking, profound, dark, and deeply meaningful in today'

Welcome back to our Andor recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) discuss the 2nd arc of Andor Season 2! We talk the biggest themes and moments of the episodes - including Cassian and Bix's life on Coruscant, Cassian's mission to Ghorman, Syril's new position on Ghorman - and his bigger role in the Empire's plans for the planet, Wilmon's time with Saw Gerrera and his Partisans, Luthen and Kleya's stealth mission at a senate party, Cassian's attachment to Bix, Vel and Cinta and their role in the Ghorman heist, Krennic and Mon Mothma face-off, Bix's beautiful revenge, and more! These were some incredible episodes with a lot to unpack and discuss!Episodes Discussed: "Ever Been to Ghorman?" (S2E4), "I Have Friends Everywhere" (S2E5), "What a Festive Evening" (S2E6)Vote in this week's JEDI ARCHIVES Poll!-https://x.com/fortherepubpod/status/1919754905339744746?s=46"WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to our Andor Season 2 recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Donovan (@DonovanMeade), & Conor (@DepaBanana) as we discuss the 1st arc of Andor's final season! We discuss the major themes and moments of the arc, including Cassian's dealings with a disorganized rebel group, Bix and Brasso's life on the farm planet Mina-Rau, the return of Director Orson Krennic - and the overarching plan the Empire has for the planet Ghorman, Dedra and Syril's shocking development, and the wedding on Chandrila that turns on Mon Mothma's crashing-out moment. We also take time to discuss *that* scene with Bix in the 3rd episode, how it impacted us, and what we can learn from these discussions as Star Wars highlighted a key issue with power roles that has not been seen in on-screen such a direct way prior to this arc.Episodes Discussed: "One Year Later" (S2E1), "Sagrona Teema" (S2E2), "Harvest" (S2E3)Vote i

Welcome to our Star Wars Celebration Japan recap, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! The full crew is back together again as Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Donovan (@DonovanMeade) and Conor (@DepaBanana) discuss the biggest news, best moments and most shocking reveals of Celebration weekend! From Ryan Gosling joining the Star Wars family, to the announcement of Maul: Shadow Lord, to the bombshell that was the Visions panel, what a time it is to be a Star Wars fan!Order "MIDI-CHLORIANS: AN ALLIANCE OF SCIENCE, MYTHOLOGY, AND MAGIC" by Scotty Jayro-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DZDCVW8X?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title"WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Amidala Initiative-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-amidala-initiative-for-equality-texas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠S

Welcome to our Star Wars Celebration preview, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) as we make our predictions for this weekend's Star Wars fan extravaganza with a game of bingo! We fill our bingo board with our biggest predictions and hopes for what we hope to see this weekend. How many will we get correct, and how many will we get laughably wrong? Stay tuned for all of our further coverage of Star Wars Celebration throughout the coming days!"WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Amidala Initiative-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-amidala-initiative-for-equality-texas⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel!-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1_Aywl930XitqQYXrOr2Bg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome to the finale of our Skeleton Crew recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) conclude our series catch-up by discussing the final 2 episodes of Skeleton Crew! We talk the biggest themes of the season's conclusion - including Jod's true nature, the kid's return to At Attin - and the big reveals regarding the mystery of the planet, Jod killing Brutus to become Captain Silvo once more, the pirate invasion of At Attin, Wim's big hero moment, the culmination of many callbacks in the finale, Jod's past, the barrier being destroyed, and more! We also discuss the Andor Season 2 trailer and our hopes for the season as a whole! Finally, we talk about what we would like to see in a potential Season 2 of Skeleton Crew, and what the next stories could look like for these characters.Episodes Discussed: "We're Gonna Be in So Much Trouble" (S1E7), "The Real Good Guys" (S1E8)Vote

Welcome back to our Skeleton Crew recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) continue our catch-up episodes by discussing Episodes 5 & 6 of Skeleton Crew! We talk the big moments of the episodes - including the search for Tak Rennod's lair on Lanupa, more pirate lore, the Bounty Hunter Pokkit and her past with Jod, Jod's betrayal of the kids, the kid's splitting up and getting closer, the reveal of the true Onyx Cinder, and more! Let's finally talk about two of the best episodes of the series! Episodes Discussed: "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates" (S1E5), "Zero Friends Again" (S1E6) Vote in this week's JEDI ARCHIVES Poll!- RESOURCES TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES: ⁠https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1JmLKy9K3uL1yHVF24Wy7vadpqmNLlW976Fa8_NQ2ovk/mobilebasic⁠ ⁠http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/⁠ ⁠https://give.pasadenahumane.org/give/654134/

Welcome back to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) look to catch-up on the Skeleton Crew episodes we have missed by reviewing Episodes 3 & 4 of the series! We look back on the two episodes, including Jod's deal with the kids, Jod's past with Kh'ymm, his various aliases, what the Jewels of the Old Republic are, and their relationship to At Attin? The sister planet of At Achrann, Hayna and the child soldiers, the warring clans of the Troiks and the Hattans, Neel finds his courage, SM-33's secrets, and more! It's great to catch-up on Skeleton Crew!*SKELETON CREW EPS. 3-4 SPOILERS*Episodes Discussed: "Very Interesting, as an Astrogation Problem" (S1E3), "Can't Say I Remember No At Attin" (S1E4)Vote in this week's JEDI ARCHIVES Poll-https://x.com/fortherepubpod/status/1879385122367316038?s=46RESOURCES TO HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY THE CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES:https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1JmLKy9K3uL1yHVF24Wy7vadpqmN

Welcome to the return of For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Andrew (⁠@StarlightAndrew⁠) & Donovan (⁠@DonovanMcComish) are here to discuss the 2-episode premiere of Skeleton Crew! We talk the childhood whismy of the series and the young cast, the mystery surrounding the planet At Attin, the threat of the pirates, and Jude Law's character's connection to them, SM-33 becoming and instant favorite, and more! We also catch up on the hectic few months for us and the Star Wars fandom since our last episode, and how the positive reception of Skeleton Crew has been a very refreshing experience. *SKELETON CREW EPS. 1-2 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "This Could Be A Real Adventure" (S1E1), "Way, Way Out Past the Barrier" (S1E2) "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the Amidala Initiative-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-amidala

Welcome back to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) continue our Tales of the Empire mini-episodes as we discuss Barriss Offee's arc in the anthology season! From her recruitment and initiation into the Inquistorious, her past with Lyn aka the Fourth Sister, her escaping the Dark side and returning to the Light, the return of her Force Healer backstory from Legends, and more questions left from the ending of her story. How do Barriss' episodes parallel with Morgan's? After 11 long years, was this a satisfying return for Barriss to the world of Star Wars storytelling? We also take time to talk more news from D23, and Andrew shares his story of going to Galaxy's Edge for the very 1st time! Episodes Discussed: "Devoted" (S2E4), "Realization" (S2E5), "The Way Out" (S2E6) Check out our episode on Morgan Elsbeth's Arc-https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fortherepublicpodcast/e

Welcome back to For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) are playing catch-up with 2 mini-episodes discussing the Tales of the Empire anthology season! Up first, we are here to discuss Morgan Elsbeth's arc in the season! From the massacre on Dathomir, to her deal with Admiral Thrawn and the Empire, to her subsequent authoritarian rule over Corvus, how do these shorts convey how Morgan's desire for revenge lead to her corruption by the Dark side? How do these shorts change our perception of the character, do they enhance what we saw in the MandoVerse shows? We also take some time to talk about some of the D23 reveals, including our thoughts on the trailer for Skeleton Crew! Episodes Discussed: "The Path of Fear" (S2E1), "The Path of Anger" (S2E2), "The Path of Hate" (S2E3) "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com

Welcome to the Season Finale of our Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! Join Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) as they are joined by Candace Kaw (@candaceisageek) of The Geeky Waffle to discuss the Season 1 finale of The Acolyte! We talk the biggest and most shocking moments of the finale, including everyone's return to Brendok where it all began, Osha's turn to the Dark side, The Stranger vs. Sol, Sol's confession and subsequent death at the hands of his former apprentice, the bleeding of a Kyber crystal in live-action, Vernestra's past history with Qimir, Mae & Osha's new paths, the Jedi's cover up, DARTH PLAGEUIS!!!!, Yoda making an appearance, and more! We also briefly discuss what we would like to see if we do get a second season of the series. *THE ACOLYTE EP. 8 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "The Acolyte" (S1E8) Donate to Acolytes for Equality-https://www.gofundme.com/f/acolytes-for-equality-equality-

Welcome back to our Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! We're a week late, but we're finally here to discuss The Acolyte Episode 7 - "Choice"! Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) breakdown the truth of #WhatHappenedOnBrendok, and the dark secrets the Jedi have kept hidden that took place. We talk Sol's attachments leading to mistakes, the vergeance in the Force on Brendok, more reveals of Osha & Mae's creation, Torbin's desire to go home clouds his choices, Mother Aniseya's choice for Osha's journey, Kelnacca's awesome fight, and we issue an apology to Master Indara. We recorded this while the season finale was airing, so before we talk that episode, let's talk about the big secrets getting revealed! Episodes Discussed: "Choice" (S1E7) "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome back to our Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) are joined by Noor-Hal (@noorhal) to talk "Teach/Corrupt" this weeks tense, seductive (in more ways than one) episode of The Acolyte! We talk on what the episode began to build towards, including The Stranger's manipulation of Osha to the Dark side, Shirtless Qimir, what the mystery planet Osha found herself on may be, Mae's masquerade as her sister, and whether or not Sol was aware the whole time, Shirtless Qimir, Vernestra being shadier by the minute, more of The Stranger's backstory, more hints towards #WhatHappenedOnBrendok, Shirtless Qimir, the Cortosis helmet of The Stranger, and more. Did we mention Shirtless Qimir? My goodness... *THE ACOLYTE EP. 6 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "Teach/Corrupt" (S1E6) Vote in this week's JEDI ARCHIVES Poll!- https://x.com/ForTheRepubPod/status/18097

Welcome back to our Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Donovan (@DonovanMeade) & Conor (@DepaBanana) are joined by Maggie Lovitt (@maggieofthetown) - Lead News Editor of Collider - to discuss "Night" - the action-packed, emotionally devastating 5th episode of The Acolyte! We discuss everything that went down this episode, from The Stranger's bloodbath of the Jedi, Sol's continued hiding of *something*, Qimir being revealed as the Sith Master, the losses of Jecki and Yord, Mae and Osha's confrontation, and eventual swapping places, and much more! There is SO MUCH to talk about this week! *THE ACOLYTE EP. 5 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "Night" (S1E5) Vote in this week's JEDI ARCHIVES Poll!- https://x.com/ForTheRepubPod/status/1807633180586910022 "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Welcome back to our Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew) and Donovan (@DonovanMeade) are joined by Jarod The Dark Jedi (@darkjedi2552) of The Nerd Academy Podcast to discuss "Day" - the 4th episode of The Acolyte! We discuss the big moments of the episode, including Kelnacca's exile on Khofar, Mae & Qimir's hunt for the Wookiee, a change to Mae's motivation, Osha joining the Jedi on Khofar, our introduction to our new fave tracker Bazil, and the terrifying arrival of Mae's master! We also talk about this week's "controversy" of Ki-Adi Mundi's age, and whether or not it's a big deal (it isn't), as well as further discussing the current state of the Star Wars fandom. *THE ACOLYTE EP. 4 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "Day" (S1E4) Listen to The Nerd Academy Podcast-https://open.spotify.com/show/6noWpFkyh8t2IspVPvfhQD?si=da890d2eb1604203 Vote in this week's JEDI ARCHI

Welcome back to our The Acolyte recaps, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! This week, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Conor (@DepaBanana) & Donovan (@DonovanMeade) are joined by Linds (@acosmiclove) to discuss "Destiny" - the 3rd episode of The Acolyte! We go back in time to follow a younger Osha & Mae as we uncover more secrets surrounding the events on Brendok. #WhatHappenedonBrendok We are introduced to the Coven of Witches, and how we see another example of the Force depicted differently by another culture in the Star Wars galaxy, we discover secrets surrounding the twins' conception, and whether or not this breaks canon (it doesn't!!), the Jedi's involvement on Brendok, Sol's bond with Osha, and more mystery surrounding the fire that destroyed the twins' home. Will we see other perspectives of these events to discover more of the truth? *THE ACOLYTE EP. 3 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "Destiny" (S1E3) Listen to Stardust Records-https

Welcome to our recaps of The Acolyte, here on For The Republic: A Love Letter to Star Wars Animation! On this episode, Andrew (@StarlightAndrew), Donovan (@DonovanMeade) & Conor (@DepaBanana) are joined by Scotty Holiday (@ScottyHolidaySW) to discuss the 1st 2 episodes of The Acolyte! We talk the biggest elements of the series premiere, including the greater mystery of the series, who Mae's master is, the spree of Jedi murders, Amandla Stenberg's dual role, Master Sol's dynamic with his apprentice, the #YordHorde, and what exactly happened on Brendok? *THE ACOLYTE EP. 1-2 SPOILERS* Episodes Discussed: "Lost/Found" (S1E1), "Revenge/Justice" (S1E2) Vote in this week's JEDI ARCHIVES Poll-https://x.com/fortherepubpod/status/1800363779085279505?s=46 Subscribe to Scotty Holiday Star Wars-https://www.youtube.com/@scottyholidaysw "WHAT CHOICE?": Star Wars Fans for Abortion Access-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the Amidala Initiative-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠