Growing Up Skywalker

Coming to you live from our luxury conveyex on Vandor, we bring you a deep dive into the swamps of Nal Hutta — and the twisted politics of the Hutt Council. In the Ziro the Hutt arc (The Clone Wars 3.8–3.9 and 1.22), Ziro rekindles his love affair with cabaret cutie/part-time bounty hunter Sy Snootles. We meet Jedi Master Quinlan Vos, finally discover C3PO’s real backstory, and witness an incredibly exciting aerial boss battle on Teth. This episode has everything: Romance! Betrayal! A makeover for R2! And coming out on top is the lady, the myth, the legend…Miss Snootles herself. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re pinching pennies in the Funding the War arc (The Clone Wars 3.10–11, “Heroes on Both Sides” and “Pursuit of Peace”). Ip5hS2mm03hslmPzxWyE --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

This week, we talk about heroes great and small as we recap “Arc Troopers” (The Clone Wars 3.2). As you can imagine, Anna’s notes for this episode are mostly frowny faces. And we have so many questions!! What makes a noble death? What are the limitations of being a general by the sword? Is the glory of combat all it’s cracked up to be? And, if you had to pick a favorite clone for this episode, would it be Echo, Fives, or 99? Watching along with us? Next week, we’re finally finishing season 1 of the Clone Wars! (Yeah!) We’re recapping the Ziro the Hutt arc: “Evil Plans” (The Clone Wars 3.8), “Hostage Crisis” (1.22) and “Hunt For Ziro” (3.9). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

It’s never a good day to be a Neimoidian, but especially not in “Assassin” (The Clone Wars Season 3.7) and “Sphere of Influence” (3.4). As we carefully unpick the convoluted chronology of The Clone Wars’ third season, we see Ahsoka thwarting Aurra Sing (again), Senator Chuchi achieving legendary BAMF status (again), and the dream team making fools out of the entire Trade Federation. This is officially an Ahsoka-Padmé-Chuchi fan club and we are not sorry about it. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re recapping “Arc Troopers” (The Clone Wars Season 3.2). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

We’ve got heart eyes for the Scooby Gang in the Second Mandalore arc (The Clone Wars Season 3, episodes 5-6). The Moogans would have gotten away with their entire racketeering scheme if it weren’t for those pesky kids! In other news, we talk about Padme’s grace in the face of a diplomatic rabble, corruption schemes of yore, and why the kids — cadets Korkie, Amis, Lagos and, ya know, the blonde one — are all right. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re recapping “Sphere of Influence” (The Clone Wars Season 3.4) and “Assassin” (3.7). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

It’s the Boba Fett and Mace Windu show! (Yeah, yeah, Aurra Sing and Plo-Koon are there, too.) Boba serves up vengeance just the way he likes it in the final arc of season two of The Clone Wars: spicy-hot and full of explosives. In our recap, we talk about wolves in sheep’s clothing, the intimacy of being known, generational debts, whether or not Aurra Sing is a good mom and all about the EDM scene in downtown Coruscant. Also, Plo’s Bros. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re reviewing the Second Mandalore arc: The Clone Wars Season 3, episodes 5-6. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

It’s time to talk about the greatest romance of Star Wars history. No, it’s not Anakin and Padme. Or Leia and Han. It’s Obi-Wan and Satine’s world, and we’re all just living in it!! This episode, we’re recapping The First Mandalore Arc (The Clone Wars Season 2, episodes 12-14) and talking all about false flag operations, the cultural juggernaut of Mandalore’s warrior past and, MOST importantly, Satine’s dating life. The banter is strong with this one, y’all. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re reviewing the Young Boba Fett vs. Mace Windu arc: The Clone Wars Season 2, episode 20-22. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

In Anna’s second favorite Clone Wars episode (beaten only by “Trespass”) we’re blessed with dad jokes, grandad-vice and an epic American Ninja Warrior Challenge across Coruscant. We talk about great teachers and great lessons, Padawan electives and the origins of Bae Watch. All hail Tera Sinu-bae. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re reviewing the First Mandalore Arc: The Clone Wars Season 2, episode 12-14. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

Clones: Rural soldier philosophers married to hot babes OR speeder bike enthusiasts with no concept of self-determination? In the Deserter Arc (The Clone Wars, Season 2, episodes 9-10) Obi-Wan exhibits both internal and external screaming as Grievous escapes from him once more. We get not one, but TWO new Jedi masters, adorable smol children and one very spooky cornfield. It has been 0 days since Sam cried at a Clone Wars episode. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re recapping Lightsaber Lost: Season 2, episode 11. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

Just in time for spooky season, we have the creepiest Clone Wars arc yet. In “Legacy of Terror” and “Brain Invaders” (Season 2, eps. 7-8) we get up close and personal with parasitic brain worms, an underground egg-laying queen and a horde of zombie warriors. Yes, this is all canon. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re recapping the Deserter arc: Season 2, episodes 9-10. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

Grab your Gatorade and orange slices, because Ahsoka and Barriss Offee are girlbossing VERY close to the sun. We’re going full “Saving Private Ryan” in the Second Battle of Geonosis arc (The Clone Wars season 2, episodes 5-6). There are super-tanks, flamethrowers, Lord of the Rings-style kill counts and a genuinely moving #TeamPadawan arc. It is...spectacular. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re recapping the Brain Invaders arc: Season 2, episodes 7-8. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

Worst date ever. The date was my ex, my husband was our driver, the Jedi Council set us up, there was poison. Two stars. Also known as: that time Padmé had a very hard day at the office. Join us for our recap of Senate Spy — The Clone Wars Season 2, episode 4, in which we talk Hitchcock references, fancy flying, and what makes a healthy marriage. (Spoiler alert: Anakin and Padmé do not have one.) Watching along with us? Next week, we’re recapping The Second Battle of Geonosis: Season 2, episodes 5-6. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

Unleash your inner Reptar, because we’re meeting the Zillo Beast. Everything’s fun and games until Anakin and Mace Windu wake a literal dragon in episodes 18-19 of The Clone Wars Season 2. Palpatine is shady AF, Dr. Boll is too good at her job, and Mace Windu stars in his very own sexy PETA ad. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re watching Senate Spy: Season 2, episode 4. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

Cool Hat Tuesday continues as we meet a bunch of bounty hunters with hearts of gold — and re-meet OG Cool Hat Guy Hondo Ohnaka. In an homage to Akira Kurosawa’s “Seven Samurai,” our seven heroes fearlessly face down Hondo’s gang of capitalists. The local villagers face a #Relatable case of imposter syndrome, Obi-Wan gets his flirt on, and Anakin and Ahsoka are in it to win it. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re talking animal rights, empathy and all things Mace Windu in the Zillo Beast arc: Season 2, episodes 18-19. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

Join us for the inaugural Cool Hat Tuesday, featuring Cad Bane’s excellent fedora. This arc has everything: Anakin/Obi-Wan banter, child-stealers, countless heists, and even a glorious Kit Fisto cameo. Want more Skywalker? Tune into our new series, “Spice Run!” This unedited, no-holds-barred series is a Patreon exclusive for the most dedicated of Outer Rim smugglers. New shorts launch every Thursday. We’re also airing “Sam’s Naval History Minute” for all the people who look up when a plane flies by. Watching along with us? Next week, we’re continuing our disreputable streak with “Bounty Hunters,” Season 2, Episode 17. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message

As we approach 20 episodes, we’re taking a look back at how far we’ve come. Sam and Anna cover The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones and all of season one of The Clone Wars in our “Season 1” retrospective. Plus, we include snippets of the thoughts and opinions you sent in for this episode, and sit down for a discussion with our listener Chris, who was inspired to watch The Clone Wars for the first time. In this episode: choosing between Phantom and Attack of the Clones, favorite one-hit wonder heroes and villains, and changing hearts and minds about one Jar-Jar Binks. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/growingupskywalker/message