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Skytalkers

Charlotte Errity & Caitlin Plesher

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The top women-hosted Star Wars podcast sharing insider behind the scenes content, cast interviews and exploring Star Wars stories from the very beginning of the iconic franchise to its latest release.... and everything in between. Hosted by Charlotte and Caitlin, life-long best friends, Skytalkers want to be a part of your Star Wars experience, whether you’ve been a fan for forty years or a few months. @skytalkerpod www.skytalkers.com.
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Caitlin and Charlotte chat with the crew and cast from Star Wars: Skeleton Crew! We chat with Executive Producers, Showrunners, Directors, and Writers Jon Watts and Chris Ford (Spider-Man: No Way Home) and the Skeleton Crew themselves Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Wim), Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Fern), Robert Timothy-Smith (Neel), and Kyriana Kratter (KB)! We ta…
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We return to The Clone Wars in our rewatch of the series with the Lurmen arc: “Jedi Crash” (113) and “Defenders of Peace” (114). What to expect on this episode: The fan reaction to these episodes + Katie Lucas’ first time writing The Clone Wars episodes and what fans initially thought. The themes of attachment and the views of the Clone Wars from c…
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In this week’s episode of Skytalkers, we’re discussing our reactions and emotions from the new Disney+ documentary, “Music by John Williams”! Tune in to hear us talk about: Our initial reactions to the documentary. What did we learn about John Williams that we didn’t already know? What did the documentary have to say about Star Wars music? Our favo…
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This week on Skytalkers we’re talking all about The Clone Wars Season 1, Episodes 11 and 12! Tune in to hear: Reviews and comments from when these episodes first aired in 2009. What role does Count Dooku play in Anakin and Obi-Wan’s journey? The official introduction to Hondo Ohnaka! Is Jar Jar the secret weapon once again? Plus, the mystery of BJ …
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This week Charlotte and Caitlin finish up their series going through the “underrated” lines of each trilogy with the Sequel Trilogy! What’s to come in this discussion: Remembering our first viewing of “The Force Awakens” and “The Last Jedi”! Breaking down Han Solo and Kylo Ren’s relationship. What are our feelings about “The Rise of Skywalker” near…
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We’re back with another episode of our rewatch series for The Clone Wars! This week we’re talking about the Nute Gunray-centric arc: “Bombad Jedi” (108), “Cloak of Darkness” (109), and “Lair of Grievous” (110). What to expect: We breakdown the context behind these episodes and the fan reactions from their release The themes of these very different …
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This week on Skytalkers, we’re continuing our series on some lesser discussed quote and lines from the Original Trilogy. What to expect: Our challenges in finding good lines that weren’t already so quotable! We visit Obi-Wan and Vader’s relationship and how our perception of it has changed since the Obi-Wan Kenobi show. Han and Leia’s relationship …
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It’s that time again to return to our The Clone Wars rewatch! This time, we’re exploring the R2-D2 Lost arc with “Downfall of a Droid” (106) and “Duel of the Droids” (107). What to expect on this episode: The symbolism of R2-D2 to Anakin and what Anakin is willing to risk when R2 goes missing. GGGC: Good General Grievous Content. The fandom’s initi…
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This week on Skytalkers, we’re going through all the prequel films and picking out some our favorite “underrated” lines to discuss! We each pick some of our favorite less-discussed lines from The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith. What to expect: Discussion of Padmé and Anakin’s relationship throughout the prequels. What…
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We’re back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! In this episode we discuss the Malevolence arc, which is Rising Malevolence (102), Shadow of Malevolence (103), and Destroy Malevolence (104): Our personal remembrance of this arc, and our nostalgia towards it. Plus, fan reactions from the forums and intriguing threads fans from …
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Today on Skytalkers, we’re talking LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy, the four-part series, and talking with the cast and crew. Here’s what to expect: Our review and some favorite moments from Rebuild the Galaxy. A paired roundtable interview with Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”) and Tony Revolori (“Grand Budapest Hotel” “Willow”) where they ch…
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We’re back with our chronological The Clone Wars rewatch with the Domino Squad arc: Clone Cadets (301), Rookies (105), and ARC Troopers (302). We discuss: Re-introducing ourselves to the Domino Squad and realizing Echo (!!!) is part of this arc. The fandom loving the episode of “Rookies” and the reason “Clone Cadets” and “ARC Troopers” exist to boo…
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This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about the immensely fascinating and media-changing Star Wars radio dramas. What to expect: We define the what makes a good radio drama, a brief history, and how the Star Wars radio dramas came to be (George Lucas, USC, and more). Brian Daley’s contribution to the Star Wars lexicon and his unmatched impact. Wha…
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We’re back with our rewatch of The Clone Wars in chronological order! We’re talking about the “Toydaria arc”: Supply Lines (303) and Ambush (101). In this episode we discuss: The role of Jar Jar Binks as diplomat and distraction as well as Bail Organa and his tactics of negotiation with Toydarians. The actual first episode of the Clone Wars with Yo…
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We’ve begun our official rewatch of The Clone Wars! We’re beginning with: Cat and Mouse (216), The Hidden Enemy (116), TCW Film — the Christophsis Arc. In this episode, we talk about: Why The Clone Wars wasn’t released chronologically. Early reviews and sentiments about the show. Our first impressions and new feelings we have about the clones in Th…
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Travel with us to Modesto, California and dive deep into the history of young George Lucas growing up here. On this special episode of Skytalkers, Caitlin, architectural historian, details: Learn the history of the two houses he grew up in, plus notable locations like his father’s stationary store and the car crash site. Go on a journey with us abo…
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The last piece of our The Acolyte coverage is here and we are responding to your voicemail questions and emails. We answer questions about: Mae’s potential story arc in Season 2! What happened to the Power of Two in the season finale? Our favorite Qimir and Osha moments. The symbolism of Osha bleeding the kyber crystal in Sol’s lightsaber. …and mor…
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We’ve reached the finale episode of The Acolyte and we’re here to break it all down. On this episode: A beat-by-beat breakdown of the full finale: the relationship between Osha and Qimir; Sol’s guilt; Mae’s drive for justice; and Vernestra’s need for “a resolution.” Osha’s heroine’s journey, plus mythological connections like Hades and Persephone. …
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We’re back on Brendok for Episode 7 of The Acolyte! This week we discuss: The events on Brendok from the Jedi’s perspective — what really happened with them and the witches? How do we understand a character like Master Sol and the choices he made in this episode? Mae and Osha’s paths and how they will react to the truth. Victoria Monet’s “The Power…
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We’ve made it to Episode 6 of “The Acolyte”: “Teach/Corrupt”, and there is a LOT to discuss. This week we dive into: Osha and Qimir, the ship has sailed and we break down all the details and all those Reylo and “The Last Jedi” parallels. The aftermath of the events on Khofar and Sol’s emotional responses. How much longer can Vernestra continue to h…
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We are back this week to talk about the insane events of Episode 5 of The Acolyte, “Night”! This week was directed once again by Alex Garcia Lopez. In our discussion we go over: Our fallen Jedi friends — so many gone! The reveal of the Stranger’s identity and motivations, who are they really? And what are the Stranger’s next moves? Kylo Ren compari…
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Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 4 of The Acolyte, “Day”, directed this week by Alex Garcia Lopez. In this episode, Caitlin and Charlotte discuss: Mae and Osha’s changing perceptions of each other throughout the episode. How does the episode title relate to the tone and themes of the show this week. Bazil! New favorite little guy, Bazil! What…
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Skytalkers discuss and analyze Episode 3 of the Acolyte, “Destiny”, directed the week by Kogonada (“Columbus”). In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss: Our first flashback of the fire on Brendock and what separates Mae and Osha Comparisons between the Force and the Thread What role the Jedi play in the fire (and theories on what REALLY happ…
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Skytalkers discuss and analyze the first two episodes of Leslye Headland’s (“Russian Doll”) Star Wars: “The Acolyte”! In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin discuss: First impressions of the show and world building — what did we think! Breakdowns on new characters Mae/Osha (Amandla Stenberg), Sol (Lee Jung-Jae), Yord (Charlie Barnett), Jecki (Dafne…
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Live from LAX: Leslye Headland (RUSSIAN DOLL, THE ACOLYTE) is on Skytalkers! Caitlin and Charlotte get the chance to join other Star Wars creators for a super informative roundtable interview session with creator and showrunner of The Acolyte herself, Leslye Headland. First, they share the experience in which the interview happened (spoiler alert: …
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Journey back to the 2001 DVD release of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace as we discuss the fan-favorite making of documentary, The Beginning. In part one, Caitlin and Charlotte go through the history of the doc and their own history with it, plus the fandom’s perception of it throughout the years. In part two, they go through their highlight…
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Well, folks… we did it: We went to Lucasfilm and Skywalker Ranch in northern California, all in one day. On this episode of Skytalkers, Caitlin and Charlotte process the life changing experience to the mythical Ranch and amazing Lucasfilm & ILM offices in San Francisco: They detail their tours as well as the experience of watching The Phantom Menac…
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Happy Star Wars Day! Caitlin and Charlotte are breaking down the 6-part anthology animated series, Tales of the Empire. In part one, we discuss our general reactions and also lay down some groundwork about this “passion project” from Dave Filoni and Lucasfilm Animation. In part two, we discuss the Morgan Elsbeth episodes and what they’re trying to …
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We have made it to the end of The Bad Batch and what an emotional journey it was! Join us as discuss the action packed finale and everything this show has meant to us over the last three years. How did Omega, Hunter, Wrecker, Crosshair, and Echo’s adventure end, and were we satisfied? Tune in for our final Bad Batch discussion! Our theme music is b…
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Join us as we talk to Diana Lee Inosanto (voice and live-action actor behind Morgan Elsbeth) and Meredith Salenger (voice actor behind Barriss Offee) about Tales of the Empire, the 6-part anthology series focused on their characters. Thank you to Lucasfilm and Disney for the opportunity and thanks to our fellow creators in the roundtable! Our theme…
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Join us for the penultimate The Bad Batch discussion episode as Caitlin and Charlotte cover episodes 12, 13, and 14 of season 3! We speculate about the finale, analyze the meaning behind so many circles, discuss the different character dynamics, and so much more. Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episo…
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Caitlin and Charlotte discuss the intense episodes “Identity Crisis” and “Point of No Return” — The Bad Batch season 3, episodes 10 and 11. Project Necromancer reveals, #TeamEmerie, the future of Omega, that last scene with Crosshair, and so much more. Our theme music is by Christy Carew. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!…
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Caitlin and Charlotte are back to discuss episodes 8 and 9 of season 3 of The Bad Batch. We talk through “Bad Territory” — what’s at stake, the excellent scenes between Omega and Crosshair, Fennec Shand, and more. Then, we talk “The Harbinger” with the return of Asajj Ventress and what it means for the Bad Batch crew. What’s next? What does it all …
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Join Caitlin and Charlotte as they discuss the latest from The Bad Batch, Season 3! In this episode, they talk about the return of Rex and Chuchi, tension with Crosshair, "plot armor", and speculate on the identity of the newest CX trooper. They also talk about speculation for the rest of the season, and briefly cover the release of The Acolyte tra…
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Caitlin and Charlotte are back to cover The Bad Batch! We talk “A Different Approach” and “The Return” from Season 3 — these two episodes were filled with emotional reunions and angst, as well as callbacks to previous seasons. We discuss all this and speculate on the future (and the end of the series) in this episode. Our theme music is by Christy …
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The Bad Batch is back for its final season! Caitlin and Charlotte break down the first three premiere episodes, talking about the key themes and symbolism, speculating on the future, and so much more. On the podcast front, they’re excited to debut the brand new Skytalkers theme music by the talented, Christy Carew! Episode 301 - Confined Directed b…
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Caitlin joins a roundtable interview with other Star Wars creators to talk with Jennifer Corbett (Head Writer / Executive Producer) & Brad Rau (Supervising Director / Executive Producer) and Michelle Ang (voice of Omega). Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more!: https://www.patreon.com/skytalkers http://skytalkers.com http://ww…
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Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Leigh Brackett, the first writer of the sequel to 1977’s Star Wars. Known as “The Queen of Space Opera,” Leigh Brackett worked with George Lucas to write a Star Wars sequel before it was called The Empire Strikes Back. Sadly, Brackett tragically died of cancer before completing the project and Lawrence Kasden was broug…
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It’s our 7th year anniversary of Skytalkers! As we do every year, join us as we update our Star Wars Dinner Party lists for 2024. Then, we reflect on each year we’ve been podcasting and pick some of our favorite episodes from the past and discuss what they meant to us at the time, and how we feel now. Finally, we look towards the future for what to…
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The first episode of 2024 kicks off with a chat with the Star Wars Thrifting queen herself, Silver Ciprian! We chat all things collecting, from beginning, to flea markets, to some of Silver’s “chases” and major (major!) finds, her collecting garage, organizing, and, of course, Silver’s answers to the Star Wars Dinner question. All this and more on …
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It’s Christmas in the Stars with our Holiday Special and Year in Review — we’re thrilled to be going through 2023, a very exciting year in Star Wars, with our great pals Jason and Gabe from Blast Points and Brandon from Talking Bay 94. Tune in for some serious highs, like The Bad Batch, Ahsoka, the ROTJ anniversary, and more, reflecting on a jam pa…
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Caitlin and Charlotte close out their series revisiting Star Wars Rebels with the final season! Join them for this last discussion where they talk about the season’s highs and lows, their favorite moments, and more. They revisit episodes and past discussions on the season, and discuss how their feelings on themes like sacrifice, duty, and motive ha…
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Welcome back to Skytalkers where Caitlin and Charlotte continue their rewatch of Star Wars Rebels. In this episode, they go over all the highs and lows from Season 3. They discuss past reviews and opinions on the show, the struggles of the Rebellion, and the character growth that all the members of the Ghost crew experience. Weird Force stuff is al…
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In this episode, Charlotte and Caitlin dive into the final two episodes of Ahsoka and reflect on the season as the whole. They talk through all the action, the final conversations and choices of our favorite characters, and speculate on what could happen next. We hope you’ve enjoyed our coverage of Ahsoka this season and we can’t wait to see what c…
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Charlotte and Caitlin sit down at the mic to break down every detail from these two landmark episodes in the “Ahsoka” series. We talk through Ahsoka’s journey in the World Between Worlds and where her relationship with Anakin stands at the end. Afterwards, we dive into the newest galaxy far, far away and following Sabine on her journey to be reunit…
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Caitlin and Charlotte bring you this episode straight from the World Between Worlds. Recorded right after Part 4, “Fallen Jedi” aired, they go through these two episodes in detail: discussing the implications of Hera and Mon Mothma’s meeting, Sabine’s training, and speculation for the future of the series. Oh, and they freak out over Anakin and Ahs…
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Hello there from the other side of the strikes! We’re so excited to bring you our first discussion covering Parts 1 & 2 of Ahsoka. In this episode, we discuss our feelings on the characterization of Ahsoka, Sabine, and Hera, the look and feel of Lothal, and what a separate Galaxy means for the Star Wars timeline. All this and more on this episode o…
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Why SAG-AFTRA is on strike: https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/why-we-strike Without the work of writers and actors, our podcast about Star Wars would not exist. We’re in full solidarity with SAG-AFTRA and the WGA and we’ll be back talking about our favorite stories when they get a fair deal. Thank you for understanding! If you’re able and looking for …
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Caitlin and Charlotte return to in their rewatch of Star Wars Rebels with the 22 episode season 2. First, we contextualize the era of season 2: Where were we when this aired? Has our opinion of this season changed? What were some reviews of season 2 like? Then, we talk about the themes of trust, identity, and collectivism. Finally, we talk through …
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Caitlin and Charlotte are rewatching Star Wars Rebels, starting with season 1! We revisit the Ghost crew and analyze the season as a whole. In part 1, we contextualize this season and take us back to 2014 — fandom, new Disney acquisition, the nostalgia in the first episode, and more. In part 2, we discuss the key themes, some more obvious and some …
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