We’re wrapping up our read of Paul S. Kemp’s LORDS OF THE SITH, and finally diving into some of the problematic writing we’ve hinted at over the past few episodes. Plus, a look at what Belkor and Mors show about the Empire vs. the First Order, and a discussion about Ryloth, parallels to real-life colonialism, and what that means in the Star Wars universe.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

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We’re finishing our read of Paul S. Kemp’s LORDS OF THE SITH, chapter 14 through the end of the book, discussing the morality (and mortality) of Darth Vader, the Emperor’s real motivations and goals, and whether we’ve transported into Harry Potter because there’s a LOT of spider content in here.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

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We’re continuing through chapters 8-13 of Paul S. Kemp’s LORDS OF THE SITH, talking about the necessary strategic issues that come with running a resistance movement. And, further discussion of Vader’s relationship with the Emperor (yikes!).

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re starting our read of Paul S. Kemp’s LORDS OF THE SITH with an examination of where Ryloth and the Empire stand right now, the forever-extra shenanigans of Darth Vader, and a discussion of Cham Syndulla, Saw Gerrera, and terrorism vs. freedom fighters.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes, Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

To celebrate our recently-released 100th episode, Kate, Chris, Kristen, and Miranda take Patreon subscriber questions. Learn what our dream jobs in the Star Wars universe would be, who our dream authors are for the galaxy, and much more!

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

For our 100th (!!) regular episode, we’re wrapping up Claudia Gray’s MASTER AND APPRENTICE with a discussion about the book’s genre, parting Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan thoughts (for now), and how watching The Phantom Menace is a total trip now.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

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After a brief, unexpected hiatus, we’re back to discuss the last bit of MASTER AND APPRENTICE by Claudia Gray! What are Rael’s true motivations? What’s the worst that can happen when we take prophecies literally? Plus, we discuss Pax’s characterization.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers chapter 26 through the end of the book.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re continuing our journey through Claudia Gray’s MASTER AND APPRENTICE with a wide-ranging discussion on the hypocrisy of the Jedi, the slippery nature of prophecy, and the Chosen One.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers chapters 12-25.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!

We’re diving into Claudia Gray’s latest foray into the Star Wars universe, MASTER AND APPRENTICE. This week, we’re discussing Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon’s relationship and what’s surprised us about their characterization, as well as spitballing about Jedi prophecies.

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free and covers chapters 1-11.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes Google Play, or Stitcher for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

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Join us as we discuss ILMxLAB’s first first Star Wars virtual reality experience, VADER IMMORTAL: EPISODE 1. What did we enjoy about the experience? Where do we think it has room to grow? What are we hoping for in the second and third episodes, to be released this fall? All this and more on this very special bonus episode!

This podcast is NOT spoiler-free.

Book Wars Pod explores the Star Wars universe through the franchise’s non-screen media: the canon novels, comics, and video games. Check out our guide to past episodes, and subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, and wherever else you cast your pods. You can also subscribe to the Tosche Station Radio Mega Feed on iTunes or Google Play for more great shows from our podcast network.

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr for episode updates! Hosted by Kristen Sereci, Chris Sedor, Kate Sedor, and Miranda Eldon. Art by Joe Butera. Music by Podington Bear.

This podcast has been brought to you in part by your support on Patreon!