Mal and Jason analyze the archetypal villain Darth Vader by exploring his life, lessons, and legacy. They examine the early days of Vader, list eight of the top Darth Vader moments, and award the Medal of Bravery to the iconic character’s creator. Plus: our closing thoughts as we say goodbye to the ‘Star Wars’ franchise … for now.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason analyze the archetypal villain Darth Vader by exploring his life, lessons, and legacy. They examine the early days of Vader, list eight of the top Darth Vader moments, and award the Medal of Bravery to the iconic character’s creator. Plus: our closing thoughts as we say goodbye to the ‘Star Wars’ franchise … for now.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

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Darth Vader: A Character Study / The Farewell | Star Wars

Mal and Jason celebrate the canonical animated TV series ‘Star Wars Rebels’ by exploring how it presents a newfound perspective, examining the iconic villain Grand Admiral Thrawn, ranking eight of the most essential episodes and arcs from ‘Rebels,’ and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a continuing legacy.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason celebrate the canonical animated TV series ‘Star Wars Rebels’ by exploring how it presents a newfound perspective, examining the iconic villain Grand Admiral Thrawn, ranking eight of the most essential episodes and arcs from ‘Rebels,’ and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a continuing legacy.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Star Wars Rebels | Star Wars

Mal and Jason explore the iconic character of Ahsoka Tano by discussing her history and legacy, examining the Path of the Padawan, listing eight of the top Ahsoka moments, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to Snips’s creator.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason explore the iconic character of Ahsoka Tano by discussing her history and legacy, examining the Path of the Padawan, listing eight of the top Ahsoka moments, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to Snips’s creator.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Ahsoka Tano: A Character Study | Star Wars

Mal and Jason celebrate the canonical animated TV series ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ by exploring its crucial role in expanding the universe, examining Genndy Tartakovsky’s prior microseries, ranking eight of the most essential episodes from ‘The Clone Wars,’ and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the central dynamic of the story.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason celebrate the canonical animated TV series ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ by exploring its crucial role in expanding the universe, examining Genndy Tartakovsky’s prior microseries, ranking eight of the most essential episodes from ‘The Clone Wars,’ and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the central dynamic of the story.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

The Clone Wars | Star Wars

Mal and Jason explore the long history of ‘Star Wars’ video games by sharing their own experiences playing them, examining the rise and fall of LucasArts, ranking the eight most essential characters from various games with The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a widely celebrated game. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason ConcepcionGuest: Ben Lindbergh

Mal and Jason explore the long history of ‘Star Wars’ video games by sharing their own experiences playing them, examining the rise and fall of LucasArts, ranking the eight most essential characters from various games with The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a widely celebrated game.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason ConcepcionGuest: Ben Lindbergh

’Star Wars’ Video Games | Star Wars

Mal and Jason explore the iconic character of Han Solo by discussing his history and legacy, examining Harrison Ford’s career leading up to playing the character, listing eight of the top Han Solo moments across the films, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the embodiment of the rogue archetype.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason explore the iconic character of Han Solo by discussing his history and legacy, examining Harrison Ford’s career leading up to playing the character, listing eight of the top Han Solo moments across the films, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the embodiment of the rogue archetype.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Han Solo: A Character Study

Mal and Jason dive deep into the Season 1 finale of the Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian’ by exploring the idea of the family you choose, examining the fabled Darksaber, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the episode, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a valiant protector.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason dive deep into the Season 1 finale of the Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian’ by exploring the idea of the family you choose, examining the fabled Darksaber, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the episode, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a valiant protector.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 8: Redemption | Star Wars

Mal and Jason answer questions submitted by you, the listeners, on ‘Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker.’ Topics include: best new character from the film, how Maz got Anakin/Luke’s lightsaber, the Dion Waiters Heat Check Award for this movie, and Disney+ spin-off ideas.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason answer questions submitted by you, the listeners, on ‘Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker.’ Topics include: best new character from the film, how Maz got Anakin/Luke’s lightsaber, the Dion Waiters Heat Check Award for this movie, and Disney+ spin-off ideas.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

‘The Rise of Skywalker’ Ask the Underscore | Star Wars

Mal and Jason discuss the conclusion of the sequel trilogy, ‘Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker,’ by exploring how the film invokes resurrection, examining the Unknown Regions, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the movie, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the central bond at the heart of the trilogy.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason discuss the conclusion of the sequel trilogy, ‘Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker,’ by exploring how the film invokes resurrection, examining the Unknown Regions, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the movie, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the central bond at the heart of the trilogy.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker | Star Wars

Mal and Jason dive deep into the seventh installment of the Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian’ by exploring how judgment plays out throughout the episode, examining Moffs, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the episode, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a selfless ugnaught.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason dive deep into the seventh installment of the Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian’ by exploring how judgment plays out throughout the episode, examining Moffs, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the episode, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a selfless ugnaught.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 7: The Reckoning | Star Wars

Mal and Jason discuss the second installment of the sequel trilogy, ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII—The Last Jedi,’ by exploring how the film subverts expectations, examining Holdo’s maneuver, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the movie, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the titular last Jedi.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason discuss the second installment of the sequel trilogy, ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII—The Last Jedi,’ by exploring how the film subverts expectations, examining Holdo’s maneuver, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the movie, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the titular last Jedi.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Episode VIII: The Last Jedi | Star Wars

Mal and Jason discuss the first installment of the sequel trilogy, ‘Star Wars: Episode VII—The Force Awakens,’ by exploring how revival shapes the story, examining the Battle of Jakku, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the film, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a new iconic protagonist.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason discuss the first installment of the sequel trilogy, ‘Star Wars: Episode VII—The Force Awakens,’ by exploring how revival shapes the story, examining the Battle of Jakku, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the film, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a new iconic protagonist.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Episode VII: The Force Awakens | Star Wars

Mal and Jason dive deep into the sixth installment of the Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian’ by exploring how the shadow of the past looms over the episode, examining the Twi’lek species, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the episode, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the best mercenary in the parsec.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason dive deep into the sixth installment of the Disney+ series ‘The Mandalorian’ by exploring how the shadow of the past looms over the episode, examining the Twi’lek species, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the episode, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the best mercenary in the parsec.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

‘The Mandalorian’ Chapter 6: The Prisoner | Star Wars

Mal and Jason dive deep into the conclusion of the original trilogy, ‘Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi’ by exploring how redemption defines the story, examining the Ewoks of Endor, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the film, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the savior of the galaxy.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason dive deep into the conclusion of the original trilogy, ‘Star Wars: Episode VI — Return of the Jedi’ by exploring how redemption defines the story, examining the Ewoks of Endor, sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the film, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the savior of the galaxy.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Episode VI: Return of the Jedi | Star Wars

Mal and Jason dive deep into the iconic ‘Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back’ by exploring the revelations that define the story, examining the off-screen events between ‘A New Hope’ and ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the film, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a ruthless villain.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason dive deep into the iconic ‘Star Wars: Episode V—The Empire Strikes Back’ by exploring the revelations that define the story, examining the off-screen events between ‘A New Hope’ and ‘The Empire Strikes Back,’ sharing eight of their favorite insights and observations from the film, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a ruthless villain.Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back | Star Wars

Jump on your broom and join The Ringer’s Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion as they take their signature deep dive into 'Harry Potter,' covering all the books and movies as well as the extended 'Potter' universe.

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