Ep. 192: The Only Good Cop is a Very Small One You Can Ignore

We’re diving back into the High Republic comics! This time, we’re discussing:

  • Marvel The High Republic (2022) vol. 1: Balance of the Force (1-5)
  • IDW The High Republic Adventures (2022) vol. 1 (1-4)
  • Marvel The High Republic: The Blade 1-4

How is the Path of the Open Hand taking advantage of unrest in Jedha? Who was Porter Engle before he was an awesome cook? And how many Easter eggs can Daniel Jose Older cram into one storyline?


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Ep. 191: Bad Ferret Dad Stabbed by Worst Person You Know

We’re concluding our read of Zoraida Cordova’s novel, Convergence, part of Phase II of the High Republic project. This time, we talk about hoarding weapons of mass destruction, trusting your instincts, and real-world pop culture nods in the GFFA.


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Ep. 190: It’s Imitation Jizz at Best

We’re continuing our read of Zoraida Cordova’s Convergence, the first adult novel in Phase II of the High Republic project. This time, we talk about life on the ground during wartime, shoddy planetary leadership, and arranged marriage tropes.


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Ep. 189: Who Are We Without Our Evil Henchmen?

We’re diving into Zoraida Cordova’s High Republic novel, Convergence. Join us as we discuss the legendary rivalry beween Eiram and E’ronoh; a new, flawed cast of characters; and Jedi neutrality. Also, enter our conteset! PLEASE.


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Ep. 188: The Jedi Cilantro and Her Twin, Parsley

We’re reading Quest for the Hidden City, a High Republic middle-grade novel by George Mann. Join us as we discuss horror in Star Wars, Phase II worldbuilding, and the importance of a good copyeditor.


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