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The Clone Wars Saved the Day

6/17/2026

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Running Time: 31 minutes

Matt and John discuss the massive shift in Star Wars storytelling made possible by the innovative and incredible team that gave us The Clone Wars, and the resistance they faced from the fanbase at the start. They overcame this resistance and conducted a masterclass on:
- How to introduce new beloved characters 
- Experimenting with different genres
- Keeping themes consistent across multiple arcs
- Advancing characters incrementally but substantially

Would Star Wars exist as we love it today without the risks taken by The Clone Wars crew? Join Matt and John as they conclude that no, it wouldn’t!​

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing​

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The Mandalorian Chapter 24: The Return.

6/10/2026

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Running Time: 37 minutes

The final episode of the third season on the Mandalorian, Chapter 24: THE RETURN, tries to wrap up a whole lot, and seems to be a true finale for the entire story. Matt and John explore what may be the final episode EVER of this online series. They look at:
- Story structure and resolution of important plotlines
- Challenges to how much they were trying to tell
- Whether rearranging earlier episodes would have helped the resolution
- If Mando’s arc is satisfyingly wrapped up
- If they left it open appropriately for the film that we got

Did this final episode of Season 3 deliver something that justified and redeemed the storytelling challenges of the season?​

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing​

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The Mandalorian Chapter 23: The Spies

6/2/2026

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Running Time: 34 minutes

Does Chapter 23 of The Mandalorian, THE SPIES, point the way to a strong season ender? John and Matt explore the points of this episode to discuss:
- Whether the spies have enough screentime in the season
- If the episode itself is balanced
- The limitations of the Volume in certain circumstances
- If that cliffhanger was effective
- How it might point the way to a better “cut” of the season

Did this episode of Season 3 deliver something as thrilling as a penultimate episode must be?

As we all celebrate the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, John & Matt are wrapping up their rewatch and detailed discussions of The Mandalorian, Season 3. Join them as they debate and analyze each episode on the most fun Star Wars podcast on the internet!​

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing​

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Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

5/25/2026

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Running Time: 1 hour 49 minutes

On November 12th, 2019, live action Star Wars returned to the small screen where its previous success was tenuous at best and by the end of its first episode, The Mandalorian had fans hooked!

In this episode of Aggressive Negotiations we crossover with The 602 Club so Matthew Rushing and John Mills can talk about the first Star Wars movie in 7 years, The Mandalorian and Grogu. We discuss so much about the movie, the themes, plot, character, music, action and so much more, wrapping it all up with our ratings.​

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing​

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The Mandalorian Chapter 22: Guns for Hire

5/19/2026

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Running Time: 25 minutes

Does Chapter 22 of The Mandalorian, GUNS FOR HIRE, deserve its rep as a bad episode? Matt and John explore the mysteries of this episode to uncover:
- The heights of outer rim fashion in the Galaxy Far, Far Away
- Whether stunt casting works well
- If tying the Clone Wars into the Mandoverse works for casual fans
- Whether the lost Rangers of the New Republic series sent a script here again
- Why Christopher Lloyd was cast
- If it’s an uneven episode that could have worked better if there were more than 8 episodes in a season.

Did this episode of Season 3 deliver something special, or was it another misfire?

As we all anticipate the release of The Mandalorian & Grogu, John & Matt are celebrating with a rewatch and detailed discussions of The Mandalorian, Season 3. Join them as they debate and analyze each episode on the most fun Star Wars podcast on the internet!​

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John Mills and Matthew Rushing​

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