Growing Up Skywalker Podcast
1) The Mandalorian, Chapter 21: “The Pirate”
How much does independence from the New Republic matter to you when you’re being shelled by sentient algae/pirate king Gorian Shard?That’s the question Greef Karga and all of Nevarro have to answer th...Show More
2) The Mandalorian, Chapter 20: “The Foundling”
So we agree, Ahmed Best is the best?This week, we’re recapping the mythology-filled midpoint of the Mandalorian’s third season, “The Foundling” (Chapter 20). We parse the effects of Mandalorian myth, ...Show More
3) The Mandalorian, Chapter 19: “The Convert”
It doesn’t get more packed than this plot-filled sandwich.The Mandalorian’s nineteenth chapter, “The Convert,” takes us through two action-packed plotlines: Bo-Katan and Din Djarin’s acceptance into t...Show More
4) The Mandalorian, Chapter 18: “The Mines of Mandalore”
How scary could the troglodyte-indested mines underneath a thoroughly bombed wasteland planet really be? With a lot of “But wait, there's more” energy, this week’s episode, “The Mines of Mandalore” (S...Show More
5) The Mandalorian Season 3 Premiere: “The Apostate”
New quests, who dis? The Mandalorian’s third series opens with a tempting array of side quests: Spelunking into the Mines of Mandalore, rebuilding IG-11, rejoining the Children of the Watch, and activ...Show More
6) The Book of Boba Fett Finale: “In the Name of Honor” (Season 1, Episode 7)
The Book of Boba Fett finishes with a bang (and a whimper, if your name is Cad Bane).In our recap of the series finale, we discuss Boba Fett’s big Mandalorian energy and how he has truly been reborn a...Show More
The Book of Boba Fett Finale: “In the Name of Honor” (Season 1, Episode 7)
1:11:42 | Nov 25th, 2025
7) The Book of Boba Fett: “From The Desert Comes a Stranger” (Season 1, Episode 6)
Spaghetti Western truly meets space opera in The Book of Boba Fett’s “From The Desert Comes a Stranger” (Season 1, Episode 6).This week, we dive deep into Luke Skywalker’s attempt to rebuild the Jedi ...Show More
The Book of Boba Fett: “From The Desert Comes a Stranger” (Season 1, Episode 6)
1:10:47 | Nov 18th, 2025
8) The Book of Boba Fett: “The Return of the Mandalorian” (Season 1, Episode 5)
Is this Book of Boba Fett episode…also the best episode of The Mandalorian??In “The Return of the Mandalorian” (Season 1, Episode 5), we get exactly zero Boba Fett—which is a surprisingly low number, ...Show More
The Book of Boba Fett: “The Return of the Mandalorian” (Season 1, Episode 5)
1:08:35 | Nov 11th, 2025
9) The Book of Boba Fett: “The Gathering Storm” (Season 1, Episode 3)
As The Book of Boba Fett hits its midpoint in “The Gathering Storm” (Season 1, Episode 4), we take a critical look at its structure and debate whether this story would have been stronger told chronolo...Show More
10) The Book of Boba Fett: “The Streets of Mos Espa” (Season 1, Episode 3)
How about that speeder chase?If you’re all about vengeance, style, and speeder scooter gangs, "The Streets of Most Espa" is the episode for you. The Book of Boba Fett’s third episode takes on the fun ...Show More