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Clashing Sabers

At Clashing Sabers we promote positive, thoughtful critique and discussion about the Star Wars galaxy. With four shows on the feed and a diverse cast of hosts and guests, this network is focused on bringing together different "certain point of views."

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00:58:38

Don't Burn The Sacred Text 65- The Glass Abyss

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2025/05/15

In this episode, we crack open Star Wars: The Glass Abyss and explore its layered storytelling, haunting themes, and where it fits in the broader Star Wars canon. We break down the core narrative, highlight standout moments, and debate whether this story succeeds in pushing the boundaries of what a Star Wars book can be. Expect deep character analysis, thematic speculation, and some heated takes.Find our fundraising raffle ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our

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01:10:52

Clashing Sabers 163- Tales of the Underworld Best and...

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2025/05/12

In this episode, we dive deep into Tales of the Underworld, a gritty addition to the Star Wars universe. We each break down 2 things we loved and 2 things that didn’t quite work for us. From unexpected character beats to missed opportunities in storytelling, we don’t hold back. Plus, we veer into a side conversation about Andor—how it raises the bar and what Tales could learn from it.Find our fundraising raffle ⁠here⁠!Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy

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01:06:24

Clashing Sabers SPECIAL RELEASE: Tessa Gratton Interview

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2025/05/06

The amazing Tessa Gratton joins Davor and Brandon to talk about her adventures in The High Republic, writing for Burryaga, and the future of Project Luminous. It is a can't miss episode of Clashing Sabers. Find our fundraising raffle here!Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending

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02:22:27

Forever Star Wars-The Kingdom of Life-Episode 6: The...

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2025/05/04

May the 4th Be With You!Readvenge of the Sith! Help us put Star Wars books into classrooms: Our fundraiser is dedicated to putting Star Wars books into the hands of teachers, students, and classrooms that could use a spark of imagination and inspiration. To donate or learn more Click hereForever Star Wars-The Kingdom of Life-Episode 6: The Jade SpecterThe Sixth and final chapter of The Kingdom of Life Saga. Desperation, longing, and vengeance collide in the thrilling conclusion to this story about

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01:30:04

Clashing Sabers 162- Celebration Japan Best and Butts

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2025/04/28

Join us to look back on all things Celebration Japan. From the little moments to the major announcements, we've talk about it all on this episode of Clashing Sabers!Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClashingSabers.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Blue

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00:59:39

Sith Talk 56- Sith Talk on the Fly

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2025/04/15

Zach and Brandon are back in the booth and diving deep into all things Star Wars — theories, hot takes, and galaxy-sized debates. From the Sith to the sequels, nothing is off-limits. Oh, and yes… Sith Talk is so back. You won’t want to miss this one.Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending

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01:12:30

Clashing Sabers 161- Revenge of the Sith Chat

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2025/04/14

In this episode, we dive deep into the darkest chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy – Revenge of the Sith. We break down Anakin Skywalker’s fall to the dark side, the rise of the Galactic Empire, and how this film managed to become a fan-favorite despite the mixed legacy of the prequels.Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying

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01:25:43

Clashing Sabers 160- Andor Season Two Preview

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2025/03/31

In this episode, we dive into all the exciting details and what to expect from the highly anticipated second season of Andor. We discuss where the story might be headed, the stakes for Cassian Andor, and how this series ties into the broader Star Wars universe. With Andor season 1 setting a high bar for gritty storytelling and character depth, what new challenges and character arcs will we see as the rebellion grows stronger? Plus, we talk about the evolution of Cassian, the shifting dynamics in the

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01:26:47

Clashing Sabers 159- Canon Books Best and Butts

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2025/03/18

In this episode of Clashing Sabers, Davor and Brandon are joined by Meg Dowell to discuss their Star Wars canon book favorites and least favorites—aka the best and the butts! From the Thrawn trilogy to the High Republic, they share their hot takes on which books shaped the galaxy far, far away and which didn’t quite hit the mark.Tune in for fun discussions, passionate opinions, and Star Wars book recommendations you won’t want to miss!Follow Now This Is Lit by subscribing on Apple Podcasts and

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01:47:00

Forever Star Wars-The Kingdom of Life-Episode 5 Fury...

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2025/03/13

The fifth episode of Mark’s fan-fiction audio drama. In the latest chapter of The Kingdom of Life, conflict looms over the recent rescue of a ferocious Vornskr, a beast held captive by the Empire. Tayla Gyle and Seric Vahl must not only elude capture, they must also work together to mend and rehabilitate the wounded animal so it can be released into the wild. Bitterness and mistrust fester and threaten to unravel their fragile partnership.Chapters and Timestamps01:18 Chapter One: Ocean Moon of

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01:21:30

Clashing Sabers 158: Cassian Andor Best and Butts

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2025/03/04

With the release of the new Andor trailer, Brandon, Davor, and Mark dive into the epic journey of Cassian Andor—exploring his evolution in the critically acclaimed Andor series and the groundbreaking Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Join us as we break down key moments, character development, and the impact of Andor on the larger Star Wars universe!Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent

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01:05:02

Don't Burn the Sacred Text 64- Tears of the Nameless

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2025/02/18

Don't Burn the Sacred Text makes its epic return to talk about the penultimate High Republic novel, Tears of the Nameless. Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClashingSabers.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Blue Sky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook

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00:39:44

Forever Star Wars-Star Wars Podcast Day 2025 Skeleton...

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2025/02/06

In honor of Star Wars Podcast Day 2025 Mark reflects on the recent Star Wars Disney+ series Skeleton Crew. The series pays homage to the 1980’s adventure movies such as Goonies, E.T. The Extraterrestrial, Flight of the Navigator, and Explorers. What did Mark think? Check it out as he explores its nostalgia, the characters, and the themes, which make this one of the most interesting entries into Star Wars canon. Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into

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01:07:24

Clashing Sabers 157- Star Wars Podcast Day 2025 Special!

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2025/02/04

On this episode, Brandon, Drew, and Davor pull out the Star Wars conversation cards once more to discuss random Star Wars topics such as who the true Chosen One is! On this episode, Davor, Mark, and Brandon celebrate the fantastic new Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew! Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending

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01:17:51

Clashing Sabers 156- Skeleton Crew Best and Butts

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2025/01/22

On this episode, Davor, Mark, and Brandon celebrate the fantastic new Star Wars series, Skeleton Crew! Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClashingSabers.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And don’t forget

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01:01:10

Clashing Sabers 155- Fangirling Over Star Wars

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2025/01/06

Ashley Cox joins Amanda and Brandon to talk about what it is like to become a Star Wars fan during the sequel trilogy era, how she got into creating her Etsy shop, and what really makes Star Wars the everlasting saga of hope, compassion, and joy that it is. Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending

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01:41:57

Forever Star Wars-The Kingdom of Life-Episode 4 When...

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2025/01/01

The fourth episode of Mark’s fan-fiction project, Star Wars: The Kingdom of Life. In When the Gods Dream, Tayla Gyle joins forces with the enigmatic Seric Vahl, who has a powerful and mysterious connection to animals. Togetherthey will face danger, uncertainty, wonder, and discovery.Chapters and Timestamps00:54 Chapter One: Escape From Coruscant09:38 Chapter Two: Questions in the Cargo Bay17:08 Chapter Three: The Political Winds Shift20:25 Chapter Four: Clash of Beliefs/Sparring of Ideas29:04

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01:10:01

Clashing Sabers 154- Looking Ahead to 2025

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2024/12/23

The dynamic trio of Drew, Davor, and Brandon reunite to look ahead to the future of Star Wars in the upcoming year! Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClashingSabers.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And don’t

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01:15:13

Clashing Sabers 153- 2024 Best and Butts

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2024/12/10

What do you get when you mix looking ahead, reflecting back, and Star Wars? Our 2024 Best and Butts list! From books to TV to video games, this conversation covers it all. We would be honored if you would join us. Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClashingSabers.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers

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00:53:50

Clashing Sabers 152- James Floyd Interview

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2024/11/12

On this episode, Brandon and Davor draft ships to build the best military force in the galaxy. Two men go in, but only one galactic force walks out. Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to support our literacy non-profit that gets⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Star Wars books into classrooms.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ClashingSabers.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clashing Sabers on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And

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