Blaster Fire
From blasters to banthas, this is the podcast for everything Star Wars. We cover the films, television shows, books, video games, and we do deep dives into the philosophy of the Star Wars universe. So choose your lightsaber color and join us in a galaxy far, far away!
Episodes
16 episodes
Did The Empire Do Nothing Wrong?
You may have seen it, a bumper sticker, a patch, even a tattoo with the words "The Empire did nothing wrong" slapped on it. Wait what?From the innovative 'urban renewal' of Alderaan to Darth Vader's intense commitment to 'hands-on leade...
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Episode 16
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46:27
The Phantom Menace: 25 Years Later
Join us as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie that gave us Jar Jar Binks, podracing, and a whiny little shit named Ani! From epic lightsaber duels to questionable dialogue, we're diving deep into the quirks and charms of 'Star Wars:...
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Episode 15
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1:44:32
Phantom Within: Into the Mind of Maul
Once a powerful Sith with the infamous title of Darth, Maul is transformed into a rampaging renegade bent on vengeance.Unravel the layers of his personality, examining the impact of his cybernetic transformation and the enduring rage th...
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Episode 14
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1:03:54
From Padawan to Icon: The Journey of Ahsoka Tano
From zero to hero. Ahsoka Tano clawed her way into our hearts in one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of Star Wars. Now the star of her own Disney Plus series, she teams up with Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla and Ezra Bridger to defe...
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Episode 13
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2:15:49
Rise of Skywalker: Rise of the Plot Holes
What just happened? Rise of Skywalker happened.Alex and Nick round out a three-episode series on the sequel trilogy and Episode IX is a doozy. Strap in, listen, marvel at the chaos.
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Episode 12
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1:36:54
The Last Jedi Broke the Force, Our Hearts and Our Will to Live
Milk-sucking hermit Luke Skywalker, Deathstar-sized plot holes, cancer-causing humor and Porgs. The Last Jedi has pissed off a lot of people. It is a radical subversion of George Lucas' vision and it is quite possibly the most divisive mo...
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Episode 11
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1:52:42
The Force Awakens...Maybe It Should Have Stayed Asleep
The Force Awakens was meant to be a fresh start for Star Wars. George Lucas was out and Disney was calling the shots. J.J. Abrams was tapped to helm the first in a trilogy of movies set after the events of Return of the Jedi. The results ...
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Episode 10
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1:22:24
The Mandalorian: Season 3 - Triumph or Crash & Burn?
The Mandalorian. A space western that has single-handedly brought Star Wars back from the brink. But has the show jumped the shark in season 3? An expanding universe risks unraveling the fantastic work done by creators Jon Favreau and Dave Filo...
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Episode 9
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1:19:26
Andor: The Right Way to do Different
It's gritty. It's edgy. And it's deadly serious. Showrunner Tony Gilroy breaks new ground with Andor, a spy-thriller set five years before the events of Rogue One. Gilroy is best known for his work on the Bourne franchise, bringing his no...
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1:23:32
Obi-Wan Kenobi: Loss & Redemption
Years in the making, Obi-Wan Kenobi was released on May 27th, 2022 and stars Ewan McGregor who reprises his role as the eponymous hero. Also returning, Hayden Christensen, fallen Jedi of The Old Republic who has become the evil Sith Darth Vader...
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Episode 7
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1:59:49
Droids in Bondage: The Untold Story
They're as integral to the Star Wars mythos as are lightsabers and The Force. Droids are servants, faithful companions, comic relief and sometimes up to no good. But have the makers of Star Wars accidentally created an oppressed underclass used...
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Episode 6
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1:24:15
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Let's Talk About Lightsabers part 2!
A lightsaber rifle. That is a thing.Alex and Nick continue their discussion about lightsabers by getting into specifics about Ezra Bridger's blaster saber, Tera Sinube's cane saber and Jocasta Nu's lightsaber rifle. Nick also chan...
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Episode 5
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52:37
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Epic Showdown: The Jedi Order Versus The Mandalorian Creed
The Jedi Order and the Mandalorian people: the differences are stark. Alex and Nick discuss the philosophy behind the philosophy of these historic enemies and get into the real-world implications of their differing points of view. A unique fan ...
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Episode 4
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1:35:01
Let's Talk About Lightsabers!
It is the weapon of a Jedi Knight. Not as clumsy or random as a blaster. It has the power to promote peace and justice or to enforce the will of the dark side. Let's talk about everyone's favorite glowing hand-remover. Lightsabers!
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Episode 3
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1:18:08
