Best Loosecanon Podcasts (2025)

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Normalize Heir to the Empire 1:05:38

21h ago1:05:38

1:05:38

If everyone just listened to Loose Canon the world would be a better place! During this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the weird phenomenon of people insisting on "normalizing" everyday things people do that are mildly outside of the norm. In the back half of the episode, our hosts share their thoughts on Heir to the Empire Timothy Zahn. They ofte…

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Essential Clone Wars: Rebels in Ryloth 33:33

23d ago33:33

33:33

In this arc, we are introduced to an important family in Star Wars and see how Ryloth fits into the bigger picture. Ryloth is one of the more hotly contested planets in the galaxy consisting of political intrigue, heroism, and explosive battles. The Ryloth arc occurs in season 1 episodes 19-21. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a …

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The Kenobi Timeline Part 4 with the Brothers Krynn 1:48:44

29d ago1:48:44

1:48:44

The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan wh…

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The Kenobi Timeline Part 1 with The Brothers Krynn 1:43:49

29d ago1:43:49

1:43:49

The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and Obi-Wan wh…

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No Red Dye in my Skeleton Crew 1:10:21

1M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Skeleton Crew is red dye-free, making it safe for consumption for US citizens, including RFK Jr who once wrestled a grizzly bear with one hand tied behind his back. That's right, the SWLC has declared Skeleton Crew to be 100% non-GMO, seed oil, and DEI-free. Jacked, tan, freedom-loving, Zyn-enjoying listeners should tune in to this episode now! Wan…

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Joruus C'baoth and Hybrid Work 35:26

1M ago35:26

35:26

On today's episode, Chris shares his thoughts on an early interaction between Grand Admiral Thrawn and Joruus C'baoth in Heir to the Empire a novel by Timothy Zahn. Their conversation reveals much about their personalities, how they view power, and what it means to be sovereign. Chris also dives into the reality of hybrid work and how it relates to…

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The Kenobi Timeline Part 3 with the Brothers Krynn 2:07:48

2M ago2:07:48

2:07:48

The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share part 3 of their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and …

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Assembling a Crew for the Perfect Star Wars Adventure! 1:17:20

3M ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Our hosts are assembling a crew! With a budget of $15, they must choose from a list of pilots, gunners, wise persons, annoying kids, droids, and wild cards to complete their crew. This task is fraught with conundrums - will they spend up for OT Obi-Wan or settle with ST Old Luke for a mere $1? How will the crewmates mesh? Will Cancelled Gina Carano…

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Join the Rebellion! 1:04:20

3M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

After leaving the Empire, Nick tries to persuade Chris to join the rebellion by demonstrating all of its amazing perks such as being very "lived-in," getting to commit acts of terrorism, and open floor plans! Does his appeal get Chris to switch sides? Find out! Get Magic Mind at 50% off with the Black Friday offer, available only through our link u…

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The Kenobi Timeline Part 2 with the Brothers Krynn 1:40:01

4M ago1:40:01

1:40:01

The Brothers Krynn come back on the pod to share part 2 of their fan fiction idea, The Kenobi Timeline. Inspired by the Legends novel, Secrets of the Jedi, the story follows the what-if scenario of Obi-Wan and Obi-Wan's lover, Siri secretly having a child. From there events unfold unexpectedly, especially with lesser-known companions of Anakin and …

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JOIN THE EMPIRE 1:01:12

4M ago1:01:12

1:01:12

Your planet has just been invaded ahem liberated by the Empire and you now have the option to join their army or face the consequences. What will you do? The answer is simple. You will join the Empire to bring peace, order, and justice to the galaxy! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit …

1
Should I Stay or Should I Go? 53:51

5M ago53:51

53:51

Christopher Nolan and Batman fans, this episode is for you - we rank the Dark Knight trilogy movies! Our hosts Chris and Nick differ widely in their takes. Plus, learn what the heroes and villains have in common in this deep analytical dive into The Dark Knight Rises and The Empire Strikes Back! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day …

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Our Top 5 Star Wars Sound Effects 1:02:57

6M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

Ranking the top things that go VROOM in the Star Wars universe. Nick and Chris thought they had an easy topic on their hands but put a surprising amount of thought into each of their personal top 5 choices. Our hosts chose slightly different criteria for their lists: 10 seconds or less Nothing too obvious (like the Tie Fighter sound) Can't come fro…

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The Brothers Krynn Interview 1:12:18

6M ago1:12:18

1:12:18

Chris interviews Joe and Dan from The Brothers Krynn. They are fantasy authors and reviewers of all sorts of topics from the universes of Star Wars to Conan the Barbarian, Kull the King, Krynn of Dragonlance, Zelda, Warcraft/WoW, Westeros, and of course Tolkien's Middle-Earth universe. Listen to how the brothers started writing, their view of chara…

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Nick Reviews The Acolyte 1:08:50

6M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Nick puts on his conspiracy theory hat to tell Chris about his disturbing discovery about the Cars franchise. Later in the show, Nick reviews The Acolyte and tries to convince Chris to watch it. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwarstrial now to get a FREE 3 …

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Nightsisters! Assaj Ventress Plots Zabrakian Revenge 43:51

7M ago43:51

43:51

Welcome to the Essential Clone Wars series where we review major arcs from Star Wars the Clone Wars! This arc ushers in the Nightsisters from season 3 episodes 12-14. Will Mother Talzin and the Nightsister's aid be enough to settle the score against Count Dooku? Find out in today's episode! Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but w…

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Death Trap Arc - Boba Fett's Origin Story 39:33

7M ago39:33

39:33

We continue our Essential Clone Wars series on today's episode with the Death Trap Arc which concludes season 2. In this arc, you will witness Boba Fett attempting to exact vengeance on Mace Windu for the death of his father, Jango. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.…

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ILM Propaganda Pt. 2 1:05:43

8M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

The boys discuss episodes 4-6 of the Light and Magic documentary on Disney+! Listen along as Nick and Chris chat about the great leap from practical effects to CGI in films like Jurassic Park and the Phantom Menace. Want more energy and essential vitamins for your day but want to limit your caffeine intake? Visit https://magicmind.com/starwars now …

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ILM Propaganda Pt. 1 1:01:35

8M ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Nick and Chris are BACK to Star Wars once again with a brief discussion on the movie Civil War (and the chances of a real one happening). Then our hosts discuss the first 3 episodes of the Light and Magic documentary on Disney+. As much as our hosts were impressed by the accomplishments of practical effects and ILM's legacy, they also questioned th…

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'Takes' of the Jedi 58:19

8M ago58:19

58:19

In this episode, Nick and Chris discuss the highs and lows of Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire. Each miniseries tells untold stories of characters like Count Dooku, Barriss Offee, and Morgan Elsbeth. Listen now to see how our hosts' perspective on these characters has changed after watching this. Want more energy and essential vitamins for…

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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of The Phantom Menace 1:04:18

10M ago1:04:18

1:04:18

Happy belated Star Wars Day! Our hosts Nick Oswald and Chris Higgins recall their first viewings of The Phantom Menace and remember how their fandom has changed since the early 2000s. Listen as Nick walks us through the timeline of fan reception of one of the most polarizing Star Wars movies and Chris remarks on Natalie Portman's best lines on his …

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Death Watch Arc - Kicking off the Battle for Mandalore! | Essential Clone Wars 40:23

11M ago40:23

40:23

In this Essential Clone Wars series episode, I review the Death Watch arc. These episodes happen during Season 2 episodes 12-14. Listen in to learn how the battle for Mandalore gets kicked off with Death Watch, the Mandalorians, the Sith, and Obi-Wan and Anakin all in the mix!

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Essential Clone Wars: Geonosis 37:27

11M ago37:27

37:27

Welcome to part 4 of the Essential Clone Wars series! In today's episode we review the Geonosis arc spanning season 2 episodes 5-8. This is a memorable arc for its variety and unexpected narrative, ranging from sprawling battles to horror genre-inspired suspense and action. If you are curious to learn about Geonosians or hungry for Master Luminara …

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Essential Clone Wars: Malevolence 44:15

1y ago44:15

44:15

This is the first in a multi-episode series where we review the essential arcs of The Clone Wars TV show! The Malevolence arc occurs in season 1 episodes 2-4. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-by-play of the biggest moments of each episode. Not only that, but we recap the most imp…

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Ahsoka and the True Meaning of Balance 56:56

1+ y ago56:56

56:56

Your co-hosts Chris and Nick return to discuss our favorite moments, standout performances, and lore ramifications of the new Disney+ show Ahsoka. You'll also hear our thoughts on how Ahsoka sheds new light on major themes of Star Wars. Listen now and you'll also hear about Magic Mind, the world's first productivity drink! You can get it at: https:…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 3 46:51

1+ y ago46:51

46:51

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 3 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! (Sorry for the delay on publishing this episode!) Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecano…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 2 52:54

1+ y ago52:54

52:54

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 2 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com [email protected] Twitter Facebook…

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Star Wars 1313 - LucasArts' Last Gasp 1:22:18

1+ y ago1:22:18

1:22:18

LucasArts was one of the most successful video game developers of the 80s and 90s, delivering several classics such as Pipe Dream (1989), The Secret of Monkey Island (1990), Day of the Tentacle (1993), and X-wing versus TIE Fighter (1997). But in the 2000s LucasArts struggled to maintain its prominence in the industry. They came up with one of thei…

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Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 1 21:45

2y ago21:45

21:45

This year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com [email protected] Twitter Facebook Instagram…

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The Trade Federation or Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels 1:05:17

2y ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Today's episode discusses the play, The Trade Federation or Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels. You can catch the next performance at the Otherworld Theatre in Chicago, Il from April 28th to May 13th on Fridays and Saturdays. We are joined by the writer of the play, Andy Boyd, and its director Blake Hood to talk about the pl…

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Dark and Gritty Canon 58:16

2y ago58:16

58:16

Do it again, but this time darker and grittier. We tell the story of Star Wars Underworld, a canceled TV show that would take place after the events of Revenge of the Sith, and discuss its impact on the Star Wars universe.

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Andor Review + Trivia 1:42:28

2y ago1:42:28

1:42:28

Star Wars explores uncharted territory with Andor, a very character-driven narrative in live-action. Its viewership is believed to be lower than The Mandalorian's and Obi-Wan Kenobi, but fans raved about this series's first season. Chris Higgins, Zack Wildman, Storm Duper, and Nick Oswald discuss the best performances, characters, relationships, an…

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What if Star Wars Made a Horror Movie? 1:23:14

2+ y ago1:23:14

1:23:14

Zack Wildman returns to the show to share three amazingly spooky creepypastas along with guest Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars. Our host Chris Higgins pitches a horror movie set in the Star Wars universe where in an alternate timeline, Obi-Wan is killed by Darth Maul instead of Qui-Gon Jinn. This change of events has significant repercussions for…

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Unexpected Character Archetypes of Star Wars 1:08:54

2+ y ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Writers use character archetypes to help simplify and structure their narratives. They aid in emphasizing characters' various dimensions and streamline the plot when used effectively. In today's episode, our hosts Chris Higgins, Zack Wildman, and Storm Duper discuss their favorite archetypes and how they apply to some of the biggest and more obscur…

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Star Wars' Biggest Retcons 1:47:31

2+ y ago1:47:31

1:47:31

If Star Wars is (in)famous for anything, it's for its retcons. For better or worse, LucasFilm has changed the content, and we are not just talking about Legends. Listen as our hosts Chris Higgins and Zack Wildman discuss the most impactful retcons in the franchise and what they mean. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarslo…

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Obi Wan Kenobi Theory - You Can Stop at Anytime 1:01:57

2+ y ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Nick Oswald is back (!) to share his theory about our favorite new Star Wars series on Disney+. Buckle up buckaroos, this one's deep, man.By Christopher Higgins, Nick Oswald

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Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3 Review 29:26

2+ y ago29:26

29:26

In this episode, I review the first three episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+.

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Why Millennials Love Star Wars 33:35

3y ago33:35

33:35

I think we take it for granted that so many millennials are fans of Star Wars even though we weren't alive when the original trilogy was released. This episode examines how LucasFilm created so many fans out of Generation Y. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Credits Theme song performed by Charl…

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Who Is Obi-Wan Kenobi? 23:42

3y ago23:42

23:42

The Wise Magician. The Mentor. The Hero. Let's figure out the essence of this character based on what we know so far because the new Disney+ show is likely to change our perception of Obi-Wan forever.

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Generational Divide in Star Wars and Obi-Wan Preview 1:31:02

3y ago1:31:02

1:31:02

Today's guest, Ninety7Bravo and Producer Chris discuss how different generations view Star Wars and why we aren't quite all on the same page. You'll also hear our thoughts on what to expect from the Disney+ show coming up in May, Obi-Wan. See more of Ninety7Bravo: https://bio.link/Ninety7Bravo Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.…

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Passive Income in Star Wars - 7 Side Hustles to Quit Your 9-5 1:24:56

3y ago1:24:56

1:24:56

Mining on Kessel got you down? Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars and I got you covered. It's time to stop working for the man and start working for yourself. Water mongering practically prints money and is so easy. Become a Death Star architect like Director Krennic! Provided you know how to avoid political sabotage, it can make you rich! You defin…

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The Armies of Star Wars: the First Order vs the Resistance 1:27:18

3y ago1:27:18

1:27:18

Welcome to a new series from Loose Canon, The Armies of Star Wars, where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. There is so much going on behind the scenes when it comes to the third Star Wars trilogy, you could be forgiven for being confused about it. On top of that, much of the supplemental content…

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The Armies of Star Wars: the Empire vs. the Rebel Alliance 1:14:43

3y ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Welcome to a new series from Loose Canon called the Armies of Star Wars where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. Did you think you knew everything there was to know about the Empire and the Alliance because you watched the moves? Think again. There's a whole lot more beneath the surface that the …

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The Armies of Star Wars: the Republic vs the Separatists 1:33:58

3y ago1:33:58

1:33:58

Welcome to a NEW series from Loose Canon called the Armies of Star Wars where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. In this episode, we discuss the main features of the Separatists and the Republic armies and what their main strengths and weaknesses were. We also talk about the origins of each army,…

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Whatever Happened to Kamino and the Clones? 34:24

3y ago34:24

34:24

Attack of the Clones and The Clone Wars tv show told us much about the origin and life of the clones, but we have been left mostly in the dark about their decline, until now. The Dave Filoni-helmed animated show, The Bad Batch follows a small group of "defective" clones as they resist the new Empire, but this tale reveals much more than that. Liste…

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How Star Wars Conquered the Universe 1:18:15

3+ y ago1:18:15

1:18:15

How Star Wars Conquered the Universe: The Past Present and Future of a Multibillion Dollar Franchise is a book written by Chris Taylor. As you might have guessed by the title, it examines the Star Wars franchise through the years. In this episode, we share insights and surprising behind-the-scenes details we learned from reading it! Watch us record…

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Let's Get High with the Republic 1:09:26

4y ago1:09:26

1:09:26

A new era of Star Wars is here! Lucasfilm has started to release a new slate of High Republic content set 300 years before the Battle of Yavin, a time when the Republic and the Jedi were at their peak and the Outer Rim territories were largely unsettled. In today's podcast, we are here to get you up-to-speed on the books and comics that tell the st…

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Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 16 55:32

4y ago55:32

55:32

Let's talk about that guy and the scene where our friend leaves with him and whether or not we feel certain feelings about that happening. Theoretically. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Ca…

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Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 15 46:25

4y ago46:25

46:25

Since this is the 7th episode of the season, we're obligated to take an article of clothing off once during the recording. Thems the rules. Talk to Favreau or Filoni. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *…

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Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 14 40:42

4y ago40:42

40:42

Just the canonboys on this one, breaking down the return of our favorite Star Wars loser. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle fr…

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