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Growing Up Skywalker

Summary: Growing Up Skywalker is your home for non-toxic, chronological Star Wars watchthroughs from a veteran viewer and a new fan. It’s a Star Wars podcast that combines wisdom and wonder. Visit us online: https://www.growingupskywalker.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/growingupskywalker

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 Rebels: “Hera’s Heroes” and “The Last Battle” (Season 3, Episodes 5–6) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:00

Welcome to a “Best of Thrawn” homage. In “Hera’s Heroes” (Rebels S3, Ep. 5) we talk all about the grandest art appropriator of them all—and how art theft is a theft of self.  In the second installment this week,”The Last Battle,” we get a deeply ominous situation which ends up being DELIGHTFULLY silly. We see the Clone Wars from the other side—from the battles we fought in the past, to what we need to do to overcome them. As generals become allies and allies become friends (maybe?)—and B1 battle droids continue to be goofballs—we see actual growth from some of the old guard as the new generation takes over. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! We’re now taking suggestions on what to watch after we finish Visions Season 2. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:16:22 Art Appropriation and Why It Makes Thrown Scary 00:38:57 Real and Psychological Wars 00:52:45 Bae Watch 00:57:52 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “The Holocrons of Fate” and “The Antilles Extraction” (Season 3, Episodes 3–4) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:26

Fate in the Star Wars universe: Can you escape it? Does free will exist? All these questions and more come up during “The Holocrons of Fate” (Rebels Season 3, Ep. 3) as our heroes have to contend once again with an angry Maul. We also dance around some of the setup and payoff for the events of the original trilogy in “The Antilles Extraction” (Rebels Season 3, Ep. 4). Wedge Antilles, Boy Wonder and heartthrob of Skystrike Academy. We get to see Sabine shine as she infiltrates the Empire’s elite flight academy. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! We’re now taking suggestions on what to watch after we finish Visions Season 2. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:15:51 Caleb Dume, Maul, and Destiny 00:35:10 Fate and Destiny in Star Wars 00:44:41 Wedge Antilles, My Friends 00:56:03 Bae Watch 01:02:37 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “Steps into Darkness” (Season 3 Premiere) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:05:10

And you thought we were anxious during the Rebels S2 finale! After a six-month time skip, everyone has new hair and new vibes. We’re also introduced to two new characters: the Bendu (iconic, btw) and GRAND. ADMIRAL. THRAWN.  We talk about Thrawn’s canon importance, the nature of the Force, and absentee parents. We also question when a healthy relationship is just unbelievable. (C’mon, Hera, yell at your man!!) as well as what the wider Rebellion is up to. There’s so much going on in these episodes that Hondo Ohnaka is in them and barely got a mention. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! We’re now taking suggestions on what to watch after we finish Visions Season 2. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:14:17 Ezra’s Steps Into Shadow 00:24:31 The Bendu, The Ashla, and the Bogan 00:33:34 Kanan, Hera, and Healthy Relationships 00:44:13 Grand. Admiral. THRAWN. 00:57:02 Bae Watch 01:02:10 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “Twilight of the Apprentice” Parts 1 and 2 (Season 2 Finale) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:08:56

In the Rebels Season 2 finale, the Force users of the Rebels crew head to Malachor to find answers. However, between a new Inquisitor, MAUL, DARTH VADER, and a ton of lightsaber fighting, things get pretty scary this week too! But whose twilight is this? Depa Billaba’s apprentice, recently blinded? Palpatine’s apprentice, shaken in faith? Kanan Jarrus’ (and possibly Maul’s apprentice) taking steps into a new, darker world? We have more questions than answers this week, but sometimes that’s the point! Join us in our “I watched Rebels Season 2 and I am not okay” support group and hang on until next week for whatever the heck is going to happen next! Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! We’re now taking suggestions on what to watch after we finish Visions Season 2. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:12:36 The Theme of “Twilight” 00:35:31 Ahsoka’s Fate 00:55:31 Bae Watch 01:06:30 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “The Forgotten Droid” and “The Mystery of Chopper Base” (Season 2, Ep. 19–20) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:13

There’s only one crew member of the Ghost who hasn’t fulfilled their Season 2 recruitment goals, and it’s Chopper. Fortunately, he fills his quota this week—so let’s give a warm leg of applause to the newest Spectre recruit, AP-5! “The Forgotten Droid” (Rebels S2, Ep. 19) shows the bravery and honor of droids and how metallic brethren become friends. With a bench full of recruits and a safe base at last, we move into “The Mystery of Chopper Base”...which isn’t too much of a mystery, tbh. Unless you weren’t expecting giant schmonsters.  In our recap, we talk about friendship, the growing divide between Team Rebels and Team Force-Users, tough conversations with your romantic partner, and the ethics of piracy. Join us next week for the Rebels Season 2 finale—it’s going to be a doozy! Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! We’re now taking suggestions on what to watch after we finish Visions Season 2. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:17:16 Strategic Importance and Themes 00:33:51 When the Rebels Are Also Baddies 00:54:07 Bae Watch 01:03:10 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “The Honorable Ones” and “Shroud of Darkness” (Season 2, Ep. 17–18) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:49

Dive out of your escape pod and into an enemies-to-lovers DREAM. “The Honorable Ones” (Rebels S2, Ep. 17) strands Zeb and Agent Kellus on a dangerous moon. And there’s only one heating cube. ;) Our discussion centers on whether or not there’s space in literature for males to have intimate friendships without intimacy, and the dual theories on whether Kallezub is canon. We’ll see if there’s a continuation of these two! Moving into far more esoteric territory, “Shroud of Darkness” (Rebels S2, Ep. 18) carries on the long-standing tradition of Force-centric Clone Wars episodes. We explore the nature of reality and the Force, and what really happens when we learn the lesson we had inside of us all along. Join us for discussions about the Force, love, friendship, romance, and profound personal growth in this week’s episode. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! We’re now taking suggestions on what to watch after we finish Visions Season 2. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:13:30 Enemies to Lovers in “The Honorable Ones” 00:32:00 Force-Visions, Lessons, and a Shroud of Darkness 00:55:45 Bae Watch 01:01:36 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “The Call” and “Homecoming” (Season 2, Ep. 15–16) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:00

Avast, ye scurvy spacelubbers, join us on our Moby Dick-themed Rebels tour! We start—well, we actually started our discussion this week with “Homecoming” (Rebels S2 Ep. 15), but bear with us, because we also recapped “The Call” (Rebels S2, Ep. 14). Our discussion there centered on the confluence of nature, science, technology, and magic, all of which intertwine with Ezra’s growth as a Force user and a true Jedi. And yes, there is WHALE RIDING IN SPACE. We also dug deep into “Homecoming,” which brings back one Cham Syndulla! And Numa! And Gobi Glie! We work through generational trauma at the speed of plot, and how trust in oneself is the real lesson to learn from one’s parents.  Together, these episodes paint a deeper picture of what a family can look like—and what a true Jedi’s skills are.  Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! We’re now taking suggestions on what to watch after we finish Visions Season 2. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:12:05 Cham Syndulla and “Homecoming” 00:29:48 Ezra, the Force, and “The Call” 00:48:59 Bae Watch 00:54:30 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “The Protector of Concord Dawn” and “Legends of the Lasat” (Season 2, Ep. 13–14) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:22

In our two backstory episodes this week, we gain allies, freedom from self-recrimination, and some of the best music Rebels has to offer. Hop in, we’re going on a field trip! “The Protector of Concord Dawn” (Rebels S2, Ep. 13) asks the Rebels to decide whether to show force or try diplomacy to win new allies against the Empire. Unfortunately, they’re both dangerous games, and Kanan and Sabine have to pull literal Western saloon hijinks just to stay alive. Changing gears entirely (because Hondo Ohnaka stole our transmission), “Legends of the Lasat” (Rebels S2, Ep. 14) puts Zeb center stage. In a beautiful and thrilling ode to Force magic, we explore prophecy, freedom, and the Lasat promised land. And we reference the Anakin Injured arc from Season 1 of the Clone Wars, because we always do. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! We’re now taking suggestions on what to watch after we finish Visions Season 2. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:12:10 Mandalorians 00:25:52 Lasat Force Magic 00:31:41 Lasat Diaspora 00:42:47 Bae Watch 00:49:38 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “Legacy” and “A Princess on Lothal” (Season 2, Ep. 11–12) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:56:58

“Legacy” and “A Princess on Lothal” (Rebels S2, Ep. 11–12) dive deep into why and how the Force calls—and how it moves the universe. It also introduces us to sassy, 16-year-old Leia Organa on her very first mission. Cue absolute delight. We centered this week’s discussion on heritage, both Ezra’s and Leia’s, and the gifts they’ve gotten from their families. We also call back to the many ties that bind Rebels and Andor together, from shady prison-labor camps to two very differently handled prison breaks. We also zoom out and discuss why new fans and veteran fans both have something beautiful to look forward to. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to ⁠sign up for our Patreon⁠ for bonus audio content! We’re now taking suggestions on what to watch after we finish Visions Season 2. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:14:00 Ezra and The Force 00:30:28 Leia Discussion 00:47:56 Bae Watch 00:55:00 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “Stealth Strike” and “The Future of the Force” (Season 2, Ep. 9–10) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:45

“Stealth Strike” (Rebels S2, Ep. 9) starts out all fun and games. Then it continues to be fun and games. Then, in “The Future of the Force” (Ep. 10) Ahsoka comes down on the Inquisitorius like an avenging angel and WE. ARE. HERE FOR IT! In our discussion, we dive deep into the gravity well technology of Interdictor-class Star Destroyers. We talk about how these episodes are remixes of classic Clone Wars mess-arounds, and ask, “What do bad guys do with Force-sensitive babies?” Also, how do Inquisitors get promotions? And, what has Ahsoka been up to? And does leaving your baby in the car attune you to the dark side of the Force? Join us to delight as Rebels hits its stride—with friends, impact, consequences, humor, and a cliffhanger combined. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! Our watchthrough of Visions Season 1 is almost finished. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:13:18 Stealth Strike Discussion 00:27:45 The Future of the Force Discussion 00:44:58 Fun Facts 00:51:14 Bae Watch 01:01:07 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “Wings of the Master” and “Blood Sisters” (Season 2, Ep. 7–8) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:07

Come fly with us! This week offers inspiring examples of womanhood as well as good old-fashioned vroom vroom/pew pew space action. In our recap of “Wings of the Master” and “Blood Sisters” (Rebels S2, Ep. 7–8), we soar through the misty spires of Shantipole to watch Hera prove that she's not just a pilot, she's the pilot. Then, Sabine’s past bites back in the form of legendary Black Sun bounty hunter Ketsy Onyo—but she shows as much friendship and forgiveness as Chopper shows mischief. What lengths should someone have to go to to prove themselves professionally? How does an inspiring leader act? What are B-wings good for? Join us to answer all of these questions and more, set against a backdrop of incredible female leadership and warrior prowess. Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! Our watchthrough of Visions Season 1 is going strong. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:11:26 Hera, the Rebellion, and Proving Your Worth 00:20:13 B is For B-Wings 00:26:05 Sabine and Ketsu, Friends 4Ever 00:36:30 Rebellion vs. Empire 00:51:31 Bae Watch 00:55:13 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “Always Two There Are” and “Brothers of the Broken Horn” (Season 2, Ep. 5–6) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:33

This week takes us on a wild ride from “too spooky” to “too goofy.”  In our recap of “Always Two There Are” and “Brothers of the Broken Horn” (Rebels S2, Ep. 5–6), we crawl through an abandoned medical station that almost certainly isn’t infested with brainworms, but IS infested with Inquisitors! But as a palate cleanser, crazy drunk uncle Hondo Ohnaka shows up with a plan that will certainly pay off—at least for him. We also talk about Inquisitor politics, how much fun Hondo always brings, and the curricula of raising Force-sensitives. The comparison between all the Age of Empire works is strong in this one! Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! Our watchthrough of Visions Season 1 is going strong. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:15:03 Inquisitors Discussion 00:21:06 Kanan, Rex, and Ezra Discussion 00:34:29 Hondo Ohnaka Discussion 00:43:54 Inquisitors Discussion Part II 00:50:57 Bae Watch 00:57:42 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “The Lost Commanders” and “Relics of the Old Republic” (Season 2, Ep. 3–4) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:58:20

Calling the “crying over clones” club! This week, we reunite with our old (and we do mean old) faves: Grandpa Rex, Grandpa Wolffe, and crazy Uncle Gregor. And boy do they still got it. In our recap of “The Lost Commanders” and “Relics of the Old Republic,” (Rebels S2, Ep. 3–4) we talk through the decade since we last saw Rex and pick through major themes of this arc: betrayal, trust, and what it takes to really leave an old life behind.  Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! Our watchthrough of Visions Season 1 is going strong. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:18:45 Catching Up On Rex’s Rebellion 00:30:29 What Does It Take To Re-Learn Trust? 00:47:03 Bae Watch 00:55:21 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Rebels: “The Siege of Lothal” (Season 2 Premiere) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:04:48

With the Empire reeling from the uprisings on Ferrix and Lothal, things are looking bright for the Rebellion. Then Darth Vader shows up. In “The Siege of Lothal,” (Rebels S2 Ep. 1), Darth Vader all but rubs his hands together and cackles gleefully as he squeezes the life out of the Rebels, one A-wing at a time. Fortunately, the Spectres are made of sterner stuff. Our recap centers on the DRAMATIC tone shift from Andor to Rebels, even as the themes and plot meticulously line up. We also do a deep dive into Darth Vader’s psyche, and sing our praises for the best Spectre of them all. (Spoiler alert: It’s Hera. It’s always Hera.) Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! Our watchthrough of Visions Season 1 is going strong. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:14:42 The Andor-to-Rebels Tone Shift 00:29:06 Darth Vader’s Psyche 00:53:26 Bae Watch 01:00:52 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

 Andor: “Rix Road” (Season 1 Finale) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:10:32

What game is this? No game—just the beginning of the fight of the Rebels’ lives. The Rebellion is about to take a new shape so it can take on the Empire at large. In our recap of the Andor Season 1 finale, we dive deep into the many meanings of Andor’s ending, and what it signifies for Luthen, for the Empire, and for the Rebellion. (We also discuss if it was an effective ending for all fans, or just for veteran viewers.)  More delightfully, we touch base on everyone’s crushes, and grudgingly acknowledge that this is Syril’s most attractive episode. (He really was willing to take a grenade for Dedra Meero.)  Want even more Growing Up Skywalker? This is a great time to sign up for our Patreon for bonus audio content! Our watchthrough of Visions Season 1 is going strong. Timestamps: 00:00:00 Plot Overview 00:13:15 How About That Ending? 00:32:59 The New Shape of the Rebellion 00:44:14 Updates on Everyone’s Crushes 00:58:10 Bae Watch 01:04:13 Closing Thoughts --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

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