On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris are joined by Chris “Starrapter” Abbott to break down the finale of The Acolyte, also titled “The Acolyte”. They go in-depth on the scene between Vernestra and Senator Rayencourt (or is it “Rae-In-Court?”), discuss how both characters get some things right and some things wrong in the conversation. Then, they talk about Osha turn to the dark side, including her bleeding Sol’s lightsaber crystal. And they break down the implications of Darth Plagueis’ super-brief cameo. Plus, lots of speculation about season two, Qimir wiping Mae’s memories, and Sol’s final failure. All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are joined by Iraj from The Sith List to break down the seventh episode of The Acolyte, “Choice.” They discuss the reveal of what happened between the Jedi and the Witches in the past and whether the payoff was worth the build-up. They also talk about Sol and how this experience shaped him in the present story. And look at how Torbin’s teen angst leads to the confrontation between the Jedi and the Witches. Plus, the end credits song, the future of Star Wars on Disney+, and how the show's structure impacts the experience of watching the show. All this and much more.

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On this episode, Dominic and Hannah break down the sixth episode of The Acolyte, “Teach/Corrupt”. They discuss The Stranger/Qimir’s seduction of Osha, as well as what Osha reveals about her past to her Sith captor. They also talk about Sol’s feelings of loss, and whether he knew it was Mae with him the whole time or not. And they look at Vernestra’s motivations and choices in this episode, how she got her from The High Republic books, and what she may represent. Plus, Sol is really taking his time telling Osha and Mae what really happened on Brendok, we have theories about Qimir’s master, and how the perceived reaction to the series online differs from reality. All this and much more!

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On this episode Chris, Ben and Hannah are joined by Matthew and Joel from the 'Eye On Canon' Podcast to breakdown the shocking fourth episode of 'The Acolyte' titled "Night". They share their thoughts on the episode, including the reactions to the shocking fates of Jecki and Yord, as well as the big reveal of the Sith Lord's indentity. They also dive deep into the sociopolitical themes of the series, Dom drops by briefly to share his thoughts, Hannah reveals a big parallel to 'The Clone Wars', and they discuss how Star Wars influences their daily lives. Plus, who's the real Dominic Jones?

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris break down the fourth episode of The Acolyte, “Day”. They discuss and debate the ways in which the episode moves the story forward and how it builds off the flashbacks seen in last week’s episode. They also talk about how Mae and Osha’s stories evolve and the twists and turns that we see from them in “Day.” And they talk about the greatest new Star Wars character: Bazil. Plus, outlandish theories about Qimir and Darth Smiley’s true identities, what makes great Star Wars wisdom, and join #BazilsBuddies! All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah are joined by David Jesse of the Tatooine Sons Podcast to break down episode three of The Acolyte, “Destiny”. They discuss the way this episode portrays the Jedi and the different interpretations of the Force relative to each other. They also discuss the storytelling technique of showing us these events from Osha's perspective and how they may have impacted our perceptions of what happened. They also talked about what the hints around Mae and Osha’s birth may be leading to. Plus, how do you take a blood sample through a sleeve, what exactly are the Jedi testing for with their iPads, and Hannah’s Jar Jar-inspired pet name. All this and much more!

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THE ACOLYTE PREMIERE EPISODES BREAK DOWN! On this episode, Ben, Dominic, Hannah, and Chris review and discuss the first two episodes of The Acolyte which debuted on Disney+ this week. They talk about all the new characters introduced in the first episodes, including the Qui-Gon-like Master Sol, the by-the-book Jedi Yorde, the mysterious Mae, the outsider Osha, and the surprisingly controversial Jecki. They also talk about this new (to the screen) era of Star Wars and how it differs from other depictions of the past of the galaxy far, far away. Plus, a live performance of the “Ben’s Connection Corner” theme song. All this and much more!

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This week, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah look at recent comments made by George Lucas and preview the premiere of The Acolyte. They look at George’s comments about diversity and representation in his film and what they may reveal about his feelings towards Disney and current Lucasfilm (no, it’s not that). Then they share their hopes for The Acolyte a few days before the premiere. And Chris stops by LIVE from Endor. Plus, the best soccer stadium in the world, the death of the author, and why aren’t there more “special editions”? All this and much more!

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