The Secrets of Star Wars

The Secrets of Star Wars is a fan podcast all about everything to do with Star Wars, including all of the movies, TV shows, streaming series, books, comic books, fan culture and more. The show looks at both the new creations as they are released as well as the existing library of Star Wars, going beyond the surface to look at the deeper layers and themes, while never forgetting how cool lightsabers are. Join your host Fr. Andrew “Father Fett” Kinstetter as well as Mike Creavey, Andrew Hermiz, Thomas Sanjurjo, and Angela Sealana for a weekly celebration of all things Star Wars.

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Sponsor

The Secrets of Star Wars is brought to you in part through the generous support of Sam Castree Law, LLC, focusing on business and entertainment law in the greater Chicagoland area and intellectual property law across the U.S. Learn more by visiting www.CastreeLaw.com. Licensed to practice in Illinois and before the Unites States Trademark Office.

Recent Episodes

The Bad Batch – Ep. 37: The Return - Return! Ryan Nafziger, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jon Koral discuss the latest Bad Batch episode and its themes of reconciliation and identity, particularly between Crosshair and Hunter; Omega's role within the team; and how Crosshair's journey parallels St. Paul's.
The Bad Batch – Ep. 36: A Different Approach - Reunited! Kathryn Laffrey, Josh Beeghley, and Ryan Nafziger discuss the 3rd episode of season 4, touching on the themes of loyalty and survival, as well as where the season could go and what characters will return.
The Bad Batch – Ep. 33, 34 & 35: Confined, Paths Unknown, and Shadows of Tantiss - The final season begins! Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Josh Beeghley discuss the first three episodes of the 3rd season of The Bad Batch, including themes of family and surival, as well as what we can expect in this season.
The Top Ten Lightsaber Duels - What are the best lightsaber duels in Star Wars? Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Ryan Nafziger debate the top 10, analyzing emotional depth, choreography, and narrative impact acknowledging their personal and culture significance.
The Force and Spirituality: Disciplines of the Force - Continuing our series on the Force and spirituality, Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason focus on Jedi disciplines, including similarities to Western monasticism and samurai codes, as well as their concepts of sacrifice and war and peace.