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Star Wars MEGA EPISODE (Darth Vader Vol 1, Star Wars vs Star Trek, History of the Sith & Jedi)

Star Wars MEGA EPISODE (Darth Vader Vol 1, Star Wars vs Star Trek, History of the Sith & Jedi)
Geek History Lesson

Fire up the hyperdrive and grab your Beskar armor—it’s time for a Geek History Lesson MEGA EPISODE celebrating The Mandalorian and his adorable sidekick, Grogu (or as we’ll always call him, Baby Yoda). With Mando back in action, we’re diving deep into Star Wars lore with a lineup of epic episodes you won’t want to miss.Here’s what we’ve got for you this week in the MEGA EPISODE:

  • GHL 281: Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 1 (Book Club) – With special guest Ken Napzok, we dive into Charles Soule’s incredible comic series that picks up right after Revenge of the Sith.

  • GHL 233: Star Wars vs. Star Trek – The ultimate nerd debate! Special guest Ken Napzok joins us to settle the age-old question: which is better, Star Wars or Star Trek?

  • GHL 141: History of the Sith – Ever wonder where the Sith came from? With special guest Kristian Harloff, we dig deep into the dark side.

  • GHL 93: History of the Jedi – Before the Sith, there were the Jedi. But how were they founded? With special guest John Rocha, we explore the origins of the galaxy’s most famous space monks.

So grab your lightsaber, pour yourself a glass of blue milk, and settle in for this Star Wars MEGA EPISODE. And don’t forget to keep some snacks handy—Baby Yoda’s gonna want some.

Thunderbolts and Andor Revive Struggling Franchises

Thunderbolts and Andor Revive Struggling Franchises
Geek History Lesson

In the span of a few days Disney Studios release Thunderbolts and Andor on the world. In subsequent days the movie and streaming show have grasped their respective franchises by the reigns and breather new life into both through strong telling from a certain point of view. We explore why putting humanity at the forefront of both the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Star Wars franchise has brought both critical and audience success. Thought we'd have nothing nice to say? It's time for you to listen along and some crow, yourself!

Star Trek MEGA EPISODE (First Contact, Top 5 TNG Episodes, Star Trek vs Star Wars, Lower Decks, and Wrath of Khan)

Star Trek MEGA EPISODE (First Contact, Top 5 TNG Episodes, Star Trek vs Star Wars, Lower Decks and W
Geek History Lesson

In this special Geek History Lesson MEGA EPISODE, we’re celebrating the enduring legacy of Star Trek in honor of the upcoming Star Trek: Section 31 movie, hitting Paramount Plus on January 24, 2025. This jam-packed episode features some of our favorite Star Trek moments from the GHL archives, including:

  • Star Trek: First Contact LIVE!

  • Top 5 Star Trek: The Next Generation Episodes (GHL 294) with special guest John Champion from Mission Log: A Roddenberry Star Trek Podcast.

  • Star Wars vs. Star Trek (GHL 233), where Ken Napzok joins us to tackle one of the biggest nerd debates of all time.

  • Star Trek: Lower Decks (GHL 428), a hilarious and heartfelt dive into one of Star Trek’s most unique series.

  • Wrath of Khan (GHL 416), where we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan with behind-the-scenes stories, favorite moments, and plenty of KHAN TALK!

Plus, Jason shares his excitement about working on the upcoming Star Trek: Section 31 movie, which follows Emperor Philippa Georgiou as she protects the Federation while grappling with the sins of her past. Hear more about his experience on Patreon at patreon.com/jawiin and in our Best & Worst Stories of Star Trek episode.

GHL 471 - Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars)

GHL 471 - Ahsoka Tano (Star Wars)

(Recast Episode from 2/15/2021.) Ahsoka Tano, a Togruta female, was the Padawan learner to Anakin Skywalker and a hero of the Clone Wars. Now, she's going to be featured in an upcoming Star Wars TV Show. Time to dive deep into the history of one of the most popular Jedis of all time!

GHL 418 - Leia Organa

GHL 418 - Leia Organa

Princess Leia Organa was one of the Rebel Alliance's greatest leaders, fearless on the battlefield and dedicated to ending the tyranny of the Empire in the Star Wars universe. It's time to dive into the in-between movie history of the daughter of Padmé Amidala and Anakin Skywalker!

GHL BONUS - Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace Retrospective

GHL BONUS - Star Wars: Episode 1 The Phantom Menace Retrospective

Because the world has Obi-Wan Kenobi fever currently, we decided to re-release our bonus Patreon episode on Star Wars Episode 1 The Phantom Menace! Enjoy this listen from our Jason and Ashley's Excellent Adventures Podcast!

GHL 415 - Obi-Wan Kenobi

GHL 415 - Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi Wan Kenobi, the legendary Jedi Master of Anakin Skywalker, returns to live action this week. So join us as we crawl through his backstory (canonical and non-canonical.)

Special thanks to Diego Nunez (https://twitter.com/Blackcrow521) for the research/writing assist on this week's episode!

GHL 313 - Star Wars the Force Awakens with Trisha Hershberger

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GHL 313 - Star Wars the Force Awakens with Trisha Hershberger

Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with Trisha Hershberger in a LIVESTREAM we're calling the Geek History Lesson Summer Movie Club! Let's take a look back at the movie that relaunched Star Wars!

GHL 281 - Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 1 (Book Club)

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GHL 281 - Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Vol 1. (Book Club)

Time to re-enter the Star Wars Galaxy in our newest Book Club episode! This time we're looking at the tale of how Darth Vader first claimed his red lightsaber in Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Volume One with special guest Ken Napzok: https://twitter.com/KenNapzok

GHL 141 - History of the Sith

GHL 141 - History of the Sith
Geek History Lesson

Star Wars has returned with the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and what better way to celebrate than to dig deep on the holocrons of the Sith? Learn where these evil Jedi came from and how many wars they fought over the years in the Star Wars universe.

Special thanks to Kristian Harloff for joining us! Follow him on Twitter - https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff

GHL 93 - Star Wars: History of the Jedi wit John Rocha

GHL 93 - Star Wars: History of the Jedi with John Rocha
Geek History Lesson

The Jedi are some of the most important characters in the Star Wars universe, but how were they founded? Jump into hyperspace to learn the origin of the Jedi with special guest John Rocha (https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays)