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Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!It’s our 184th episode and David Modders makes his return from vacation to join Aaron Harris as they sit down and share their reactions to “Choice”, the seventh episode of the Disney+ series, The Acolyte!Sit back and enjoy what Aaron describes as David’s Psychology Episode as they discuss the multiple psychology aspects of “Choice” and then breakdown key points of the episode.But wait, there’s more!Listen to David’s encounter with Charles Soule and you don’t want to miss this weeks Psychology Factoid. Of course, Aaron ends the show with a new installment of the Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points:Episode 184 OpeningDavid’s Vacation Story“Choice” DiscussionEpisode Introduction and SynopsisInitial ReactionsWhere’s Your Focus?Free Will or Determinism?Ultimate Truth or Relativism?The Possession of KelnaccaThe Cover Up BeginsFinal ReactionsDavid’s Psychology FactoidClosingStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Click h

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!If you have been around you know we always say family first, and this week our hosts are spending time with their families. David Modders is on a family vacation while Aaron Harris has all of his family staying with him. Because of this, our reactions to the penultimate episode of The Acolyte, “Choice”, is being pushed back a week.But we couldn’t leave ya’ll hanging! Aaron was able to pull away from his family for a quick moment to hang out behind a mic and give you a sneak peak into his thoughts on “Choice”. Plus he shares about his favorite toy/comic store in his hometown of Lakeland: Intergalactic Plastic. Check out their Instagram linked below and if you are in central Florida, go check out the store.Of course, it wouldn’t be Star Wars Reactions if Aaron didn’t end the show with the Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week so make sure you stay to the end for a good laugh or if you are like David, a good eye roll accompanied by a cringe. Talking Points:Episode 183 OpeningFamily Update

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!In a first for our show, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and share their immediate reactions to “Teach/Corrupt”, the sixth episode of of the hit Disney+ series, The Acolyte!Join them as they react to the manipulation of Osha by The Stranger/Qimir, the emotional state of Sol, Vernestra Rwoh’s rescue team and so much more! Plus David brings us the second part of a four part Psychology Factoid while Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week! Talking Points:Episode 182 OpeningThe Acolyte Discussion“Teach/Corrupt” IntroductionInitial ReactionsPsychological Manipulation of OshaEmotionally Wrecked SolMae, Pip, and BazilVern’s RescueCortosis HelmetA Bit of SpeculationFinal ReactionsClosingPsychology FactoidStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Click here to leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe!Email us here!Follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us o

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders along with special guest Samantha Kacho continue to share their reactions in the second part of our review of the fifth episode of the Disney+ series, The Acolyte! To listen to Part One of our discussion, click here.For part two, they break down the reunion of Osha and Mae, the fall of Yord Fandar and Jecki Lon, and Sol’s secret! Plus David shares an all new Psychology Factoid while Aaron brings out a Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points:Episode 181 OpeningThe Acolyte DiscussionOsha and Mae ReunionFalling JediThe SecretForce HealingNo Jedi Left Behind?Final ReactionsClosingPsychology FactoidStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Follow Samantha Kacho on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Listen to Samantha’s Reactions Chat here!Click here to leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe!Email us here!Follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Insta

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders welcome back a long time friend of the show, Samantha Kacho! Join them as they sit down and share their reactions to the fifth episode of the Disney+ series, The Acolyte! Due to the length of our discussion, we have split this week’s reactions into two parts: episode 180 and 181.For part one, they break down the opening sequence of the episode, the disadvantages the Jedi had in the fight, and all about the Stranger! Plus Aaron can’t end episode 180 without a Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points:Episode 180 OpeningThe Acolyte Discussion“Night” IntroductionInitial ReactionsOpening SceneThe Return of CortosisJecki Lon and the Dual LightsabersThe Jedi DisadvantageThe Stranger: Sith or Not a SithClosingStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Follow Samantha Kacho on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Listen to Samantha’s Reactions Chat here!Click here to leave us a voicemail vi

Welcome to the 179th episode of Star Wars Reactions!This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and share their reactions to “Day”, the fourth episode of the Disney+ series The Acolyte! Join the discussion as they discuss everything from the Jedi meeting, to the mysterious Stranger at the end, to character development, and so much more! Plus they dig deep into Reactions past to bring back David’s Creature Corner!Make sure to stick around for David’s Psychology Factoid and an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week from Aaron!Talking Points:Episode 179 OpeningThe Acolyte Discussion“Day” IntroductionInitial ReactionsMeeting of Jedi MindsFake Plo KoonThe Stranger: Sith Lord, Sith Apprentice, or an Acolyte?David’s Creature CornerSmall SubtletiesOsha and Mae: Shifting JourneysFinal ReactionsClosingPsychology FactoidStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Click here to leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe!Email us here!Follow us on X (formerly known

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are excited to welcome back one of their very close friends, Jason Brame! Together they share their reactions to “Destiny”, the third episode of the new, live action Disney+ series, The Acolyte!Join them as they discuss the new coven of witches, conception through the Force, parenting, and so much more! Plus David shares an all new Psychology Factoid while Jason gives us the greatest reaction to Aaron’s Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points:Episode 178 OpeningThe Acolyte Discussion“Destiny” IntroductionInitial ReactionsWitches and the TwinsImmaculate ConceptionParenting the TwinsMore Questions than AnswersFinal ReactionsClosingPsychology FactoidStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Click here to leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe!Email us here!Follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on  TikTok!Follow us on Thr

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!This is a week hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders have been waiting for as they finally sit down and share their reactions to the two episode premiere of The Acolyte! Join them as they discuss moments from “Lost/Found” and “Revenge/Justice”, from the elements of The High Republic to new characters, to the cinematography.Plus we share the your reactions to The Acolyte premiere, while David shares a brand new Psychology Factoid and of course, Aaron ends the show with the Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points:Episode 177 OpeningThe Acolyte DiscussionEpisodes IntroductionsInitial ReactionsJedi Master SolJedi Master IndaraThe High Republic and Vernestra RwohEaster EggsWhat is an Acolyte?Jecki Lon and Osha AniseyaFinal ReactionsListener ReacionsClosingPsychology FactoidStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Click here to leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe!Email us here!Follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Follow

Welcome to the 176th episode of Star Wars Reactions!This week, co-host Aaron Harris is flying solo while David Modders is taking a week off to prepare for The Acolyte. So Aaron sits down to bring you some of the news from around the Star Wars Universe that you may have missed! We call this compilation of news our Saga World Report (aka SWR).Stick around after the news for an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points:OpeningNews You May Have MissedThe Maker at CannesWhat We Know about The AcolyteUpcoming Literary ReleasesClosingStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Click here to leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe!Email us here!Follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on  TikTok!Follow us on Threads!Follow us on Bluesky!Follow us on Pinterest!Subscribe on YouTube!Follow Aaron and David on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Follow David on Instagram!

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!Join hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders as they sit down for part 2 of our reactions to Tales of the Empire! In this episode, they will be discussing the three episodes of the Barriss Offee arc: “Devoted”, “Realization”, and “The Way Out”. Their in depth discussion covers everything from the powerful imagery in the episode to the Inquisitors to the story of redemption.Plus David shares an all new Psychology Factoid while Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points:Episode 175 OpeningTales of the Empire The Barriss Offee Arc DiscussionEpisodes IntroductionsInitial ReactionsImagery of the EpisodesForce ChokeInquisitorsRedemptionBarriss Lives?The EndingFinal ReactionsClosingPsychology FactoidStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Click here to leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe!Email us here!Follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us on Instagram!Follow us on  TikTok

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!After an unexpected week off, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are back behind their mics to share their reactions to Tales of the Empire! Due to the series being two three episode arcs which cover two different characters, we are following the outline we set forth when Tales of the Jedi was released. So for this episode, Aaron and David will be reacting and sharing their thoughts on the Morgan Elsbeth arc.Join the discussion as they breakdown “The Path of Fear”, “The Path of Anger”, and “The Path of Hate”, from the Clone Wars through the beginning of the New Republic, they explore the imagery, lighting, character journey and so much more!Plus David shares an all new Psychology Factoid while Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points:Episode 174 OpeningTales of the Empire Morgan Elsbeth Arc DiscussionEpisodes IntroductionsInitial ReactionsPoint of View and LightingJourney of Morgan ElsbethParallels between Morgan and Din DjarinDoes the series have

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!We have made it to the bittersweet end of The Bad Batch and we felt we had to finish the series the way we started it. That means, this week hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are excited to welcome back author, Mets fan, and friend of the show, Jason Fry! Join them as they share their reactions to “The Cavalry Has Arrived”, the fifteenth and final episode of The Bad Batch! Also, Aaron and David share their plans for Star Wars Day and what to expect for our reactions to Tales of the Empire!Plus David shares an all new Psychology Factoid while Aaron brings an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!  Talking Points:Show OpeningStar Wars DayTales of the Empire“The Cavalry Has Arrived” DiscussionInitial ReactionsOmega’s GrowthCX TroopersThe Odd Couple: Emerie and EchoCrosshair’s Thoughts on Clone Force 99The EndingFinal ReactionsClosingPsychology FactoidStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Follow Jason Fry on X (formerly k

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!It's the penultimate episode of The Bad Batch and hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are back to react! Joining them is a returning guest, actress, and someone who loves Chopper as much as Aaron, Samantha Kacho!Together they sit down and share their reactions to “Flash Strike”. From Echo to Omega, to the return of the Zillo Beast, they are breaking it all down.Plus, David shares an all new Psychology Factoid while Aaron cracks himself up with an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!Talking Points:Show Opening“Flash Strike” DiscussionInitial ReactionsRampartEcho’s escapeEcho and EmerieZillo BeastM-Counts and OmegaFinal ReactionsClosingPsychology FactoidStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Follow Samantha Kacho on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Listen to Samantha’s Reactions Chat here!Click here to leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe!Email us here!Follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Follow us on Facebook!Follow us

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!This week, friend of the show Christian Stevenson returns to join hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders as together they sit down and share their reviews of the thirteenth episode of the third and final season of The Bad Batch entitled “Into the Breach”!Join their discussion as they breakdown the plans hatched to locate Omega and for Omega’s escape from the Vault, as well as a discussion on the effects prison had on Rampart and so much more!Plus, David brings us a brand new Psychology Factoid, while Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week submitted by listener Adam Jung! Thank you Adam!Talking Points:Show Opening“Into the Breach” DiscussionInitial ReactionsThe Two PlansEpisode IntensityRampart’s ArroganceFinal ReactionsClosingPsychology FactoidStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!Click here to leave us a voicemail via SpeakPipe!Email us here!Follow us on X (formerly known as Twitter)!Follow us on Facebook!F

Welcome to a very special edition of Star Wars Reactions!For our 170th episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are thrilled to sit down with the author of “Star Wars Dad Jokes”, Kelly Knox! Join the discussion as they explore the creative process, Kelly’s journey through fandom, and so much more. Plus, for a special Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week, Aaron, David and Kelly all share their favorite jokes from the book!A special thank you to Chronicle Books for give us this opportunity!Talking Points:Show OpeningA Chat With Kelly KnoxAll About“Star Wars Dad Jokes”Kelly’s Journey through FandomSpeed RoundClosingSpecial Star Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!“Star Wars: Dad Jokes, The Best, Worst Dad Jokes from a Galaxy Far, Far Way” written by Kelly Knox, illustrated by Johnny Sampson, published by Chronicle Books, available now!! Look for it wherever you get books or click here to order your copy!Hot links for Kelly Knox!Get Kelly’s Books on Amazon!Kel

Welcome to the Star Wars Reactions!Our own David Modders takes the reigns for out 169th episode as Aaron Harris is under the weather this week, but don’t worry, David is joined by long time friend of the show Mary Perdue! Together they sit down to share their reactions to the twelfth episode of The Bad Batch entitled “Juggernaut”!Join them as they discuss everything from the return of Phee and Vice Admiral Rampart, to the action of the episode, and Mary helps us by breaking down the definition of juggernaut. Plus David shares an all new Psychology Factoid and never fear. Although Aaron is out this week, he did send in a Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week! Talking Points:Show OpeningDiscussionEpisodes IntroInitial ReactionsEpisode VibesPhee and RampartJuggernaut definedDr. KarrFinal ReactionsClosingPsychology FactoidStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized age!“Star Wars: Dad Jokes, The Best, Worst Dad Jokes from a Galaxy Far, Far Way” written by Kelly Knox, illus

Welcome to the Star Wars Reactions!This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders welcome back to the show author, world traveler and long time friend of the show Adam Bray as they sit down and share their reactions to the tenth and eleventh episodes of the third and final season of The Bad Batch!Join them as they breakdown “Identity Crisis” and “Point of No Return”, from the character growth of Emerie Karr to  the return of Cad Bane and Grand Moff Tarkin to the Imperial invasion of Pabu. They also discuss Omega’s plan and the future of Star Wars animation.Plus, David discusses an all new Psychology Factoid while Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week from the upcoming book “Star Wars: Dad Jokes”, written by Kelly Knox, illustrated by Johnny Sampson and published by Chronicle Books. Available now wherever you buy books or click the link below to get yours!Talking Points:Show OpeningDiscussionEpisodes IntroInitial ReactionsSet blasters to stunEmerie Karr, Head ScientistTarkin and Cad Bane, oh

Welcome to the Star Wars Reactions!In our 167th episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are joined by the host of Force Ghost Conversations, Anthony King as they share their reactions to the ninth episode of the third and final season of The Bad Batch!Join them as they breakdown the return of Asajj Ventress, discuss the music of the Kiners, midi-chlorians, and more from “The Harbinger".Plus, David discusses an all new Psychology Factoid while Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week from the upcoming book “Star Wars: Dad Jokes”, written by Kelly Knox, illustrated by Johnny Sampson and published by Chronicle Books. Look for it wherever you buy books or click the link below to get yours!Talking Points:Show OpeningDiscussionEpisode IntroInitial ReactionsMusic of the KinersThe return of Asajj VentressMidi-ChloriansKung Fu FightingFinal ReactionsClosingPsychology FactoidIntro to Force Ghost ConversationsStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civilized

Welcome to the 166th episode of Star Wars Reactions!This week, our hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are joined by one of the hosts of the podcast Reading Between The Reels and friend of the show, Craig Dickinson!Join them as they sit down and share their reaction to “Bad Territory”, the eighth episode of the third and final season of the animated series, The Bad Batch! Together they breakdown the episode, discussing the two storylines, the psychology of the season, and the possible symbolism behind the animation choices made for this episode.Plus,David discusses an all new Psychology Factoid while Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week from the upcoming book “Star Wars: Dad Jokes”, written by Kelly Knox, illustrated by Johnny Sampson and published by Chronicle Books. Look for it wherever you buy books or click the link below to get yours!Talking Points:Show OpeningDiscussionEpisode IntroInitial ReactionsThe Animated DarknessThe Return of Fennic ShandThe River Journey and Apocalypse NowThe

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!David Modders is on vacation this week but never fear, Aaron Harris is here to bring you our review of the latest episodes of The Bad Batch! Don’t worry though, Aaron isn’t flying solo this week as he is joined by Daz Davies!Join them as they sit down and share their reactions to “Infiltration” and “Extraction”! They break down the episodes discussing everything from the secret meeting between Senator Riyo Chuchi and Senator Avi Singh, the secret Clone X program, the return of Commander Wolfe, and so much more! Plus, Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week from the upcoming book “Star Wars: Dad Jokes” by Kelly Knox. Look for it wherever you buy books or click the link below to get yours!Talking Points:Show OpeningDiscussionEpisodes IntroInitial ReactionsThe Secret MeetingThe Clone X ProgramThe Return to TethCrosshair, Howzer, and OmegaRex and Wolfe ReunionFinal ReactionsClosingStar Wars Dad Joke of the WeekStar Wars Reactions: Elegant discussions for a more civili