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SWNBC - Episode 63 - Mando Season 2 Ep 7 from 2020-12-19T23:45:33
Bill Burr returns to a galaxy far far away, and Jesse is blown away that this man can act! Like, really act. But the real question you're all asking: What did Davis and Alex think!? Will this be th...
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SWNBC - Episode 62b - UNEDITED Mando Season 2 Ep 5 and 6 from 2020-12-19T23:37:22
A lot of you wanted to hear the unedited version of the podcast and deep dive into the discussion had on the previous episode. So here it is! In all it's unedited glory.
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SWNBC - Episode 62 - Mando Season 2 Ep 5 and 6 from 2020-12-16T21:32:17
This time we cover the shocking Mandalorian Season 2 episodes 5 and 6. But the most shocking thing might be the response to them.
In this extra long episode, Alex, Davis, and Jesse have EXTREM...
SWNBCSWNCBC - Episode 61 - Mando Season 2 Ep 4 (reupload) from 2020-12-11T23:10:02
A file got mixed into the last episode by mistake, so oops :P
After someone (no names Davis) took a long weekend away, we're back with more Star Wars action! It's time to talk chapter 12 o...
SWNCBC - Episode 60 - Mando Season 2 Ep 3 from 2020-11-20T09:04:27
Episode 3 of the Mandalorian features the all important love story between a frog and... another frog. Also Baby Yoda shows some growth and I think that's all that happens. Yep, nothing else import...
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SWNCBC - Episode 59 - Mando Season 2 Ep 2 from 2020-11-17T23:36:59
Mandalorian season 2 episode 2 is filled with all sorts of small easter eggs and call backs to past shows and old art work. And all of that is great, but can we talk about that frog for a minute! W...
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SWNCBC - Episode 58 - Mando Season 2 Ep 1 from 2020-11-09T04:38:27
Season 2 of the Mandalorian is here, and the boys just wanted to chat about it. Did we need another reason? Also COBB VANTH!?
The video version of this episode is up on youtube.com/jessecox
SWNCBC - Episode 57 - High Republic Preview from 2020-08-01T18:22:42
This time the boys travel to a part of that galaxy far far away that no one has ever seen before - The High Republic. A period of the Star Wars saga so important no one has ever mentioned it before...
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SWNCBC - Episode 56: Clone Wars Season 7 from 2020-07-18T23:57:58
The boys return to discuss Season 7 of the Clone Wars. What they liked, what they loved, and what the hated. From Bad Batch, to the Martel Sisters, to the show down on Mandalore! You can best belie...
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SWNCBC - Episode 55: Dooku Jedi Lost from 2020-07-05T02:49:56
Ventress! Dooku! Yoda! Qui-Gon! But what happens when you take several compelling characters, have a story told from the point of view of someone watching holovids of someone recording themselves t...
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SWNCBC - Episode 54: Master & Apprentice from 2020-06-07T21:37:43
The boys return from a galaxy far far away to discuss the Claudia Gray novel Master & Apprentice, about Obi-wan, Qui-Gon, and a jedi that fuuuuuuuuuuu- well we'll get to that.
Any time there's ...
SWNCBC - Episode 53: Rebels Season 4 from 2020-05-05T07:05:41
The boys are finally doing it!
Star Wars Rebels, season 4!
Will Davis lose his mind about the crazy force stuff in the last few episodes? Will Alex have way too many crazy theories?! Will J...
SWNCBC - Episode 52: Allegiance from 2020-04-29T23:55:47
Due to some audio issues, a LOT of reconstruction work went into this episode, but FINALLY it sees the light of day!
Allegiance is the pre-Rise of Skywalker comic series detailing the events o...
SWNCBC - Episode 51: The Rise of Skywalker (Davis Edition) from 2020-03-21T02:27:18
We're all stuck at home. And turns out when there's been audio issues with your podcast you figure it out real quick when you've got nothing else to do!
So expect many episodes VERY quickly - w...
SWNCBC - Episode 50: The Mandalorian Episode 8 from 2020-01-11T23:51:45
Jesse and Alex continue their two man operation while Davis is out of town, but that's ok - cause this episode was AMAZING!!!
More of a recap then a review, we're holding off for Davey's return
SWNCBC - Episode 49: The Rise Of Skywalker from 2019-12-22T00:45:10
Star Wars Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker is out! And while Davis is out of town, Jesse and Alex have seen the movie twice. And since they can't wait for him to get back to talk, they decided that...
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SWNCBC - Episode 48: The Mandalorian Episode 7 from 2019-12-21T05:06:28
The Mandalorian Episode 7 proves once again that the boys and I see through the matrix code of Star Wars. But DAYUM what a great episode! Mando has one last chance to get back in with the guild, an...
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SWNCBC - Episode 47: The Mandalorian Episode 6 from 2019-12-19T06:15:44
If you've ever played a D&D game or the Star Wars RPG, you know exactly what this episode is. All the tropes are here. The tank, the sassy droid, the boston guy, the blue person. All the tropes!
SWNCBC - Episode 46: The Mandalorian Episode 5 from 2019-12-17T20:11:40
Sorry for the delay with this one! Episode 5 takes the Mandalorian to Tatooine in search for some work and repairs - what he finds is a babysitter and trouble. This is a divisive episode, there's l...
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SWNCBC - Episode 45: The Mandalorian Episode 4 from 2019-12-06T10:07:06
Episode 4 of The Mandalorian features some great character growth, some tender moments, more baby Yoda and for the first time in Star Wars history - a threatening AT-ST!! Oh ya baby! It's gonna be ...
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SWNCBC - Episode 44: The Mandalorian Episode 3 from 2019-12-01T00:49:36
Jesse, Alex, and Davis are back to talk more about The Mandalorian! How is it possible the show just keeps getting better and better?! We've jetpack fights, a cryptic discussion of a new villain, a...
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SWNCBC - Episode 43: The Mandalorian Episode 2 from 2019-11-19T04:47:50
Episode 2 is out and the boys are obsessed with a new character! What does this new addition to the Star Wars family mean?1 I don't know, but it most likely will be super cute!
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SWNCBC - Episode 42: The Mandalorian Episode 1 from 2019-11-15T04:22:49
The boys return for a short weekly reaction and review of The Mandalorian. From cool armor to Alex's obsession with fish, we've got a lot to say about this one and we're excited about the future of...
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SWNCBC - Episode 41: Rebels Season 3 from 2019-08-07T03:02:13
The boys return from their adventures at Galaxy's Edge and completely forget to make an episode about it - so instead we're doing Rebels Season 3! Don't worry, we'll circle back around - but first ...
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SWNCBC - Episode 40: From A Certain Point Of View from 2019-06-16T00:16:48
It was the book that killed the podcast. In our first attempt at reading our reaction was so negative that we literally took a year off from reading Star Wars books. But the book is for charity and...
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SWNCBC- Episode 39: Rebels Season 2 from 2019-05-21T04:52:05
The book club is back and as usual, not actually talking about a book. It's time to delve deep into season 2 of Star Wars Rebels! Is Ezra still using his awful lightsaber? Is Chopper still the wors...
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SWNCBC- Episode 38: The Rise of Skywalker Trailer from 2019-04-16T18:13:04
Star Wars celebration has come and gone and the boys have SO many thoughts on the newly released trailer for Star Wars Episode IX. Join Alex, Jesse, and Davis as we delve deep into our most analyt...
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SWNCBC- Episode 37: Rebel Jail and Vader from 2019-04-12T00:07:10
Jesse, Alex, and Davis are back! Well sort of - this episode once thought lost to time has been found!!! Oh and we're also meeting next week to record more episodes! Soooooooooo get your lightsaber...
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SWNCBC: Episode 36 - Solo from 2018-06-08T04:24:09
The boys finally return after gallivanting around the globe, and sit down to talk the newest Star Wars film, Solo. What did they like. What didn't they like? Are they as divided as they were with L...
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SWNCBC: Episode 35 - Solo Trailer / The Star Wars Void VR from 2018-03-04T19:31:35
The boys sit down to talk the Solo trailer. Despite Alex's terrible...
genuinely terrible Harrison Ford accent, they somehow manage to talk about their hopes and fears for the movie, and what ...
SWNCBC: Episode 34 - Rebels Season 1 from 2018-02-25T22:25:55
Jesse, Alex, and Davis return to talk about Star Wars Rebels Season 1. As the journey of Ezra Bridger beings, how will the boys feel about the follow up series to Clone Wars? Is it better than the ...
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SWNCBC: Episode 33 - Phasma from 2018-01-18T04:45:49
After a contentious review of The Last Jedi, the boys return to discuss the book Phasma. A simple tale about a post apocalyptic hellscape, religious droid miners, lizard surfers, a thunderdome that...
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SWNCBC: Episode 32 - THE LAST JEDI from 2017-12-19T09:32:54
After seeing Star Wars: The Last Jedi numerous times, the boys have gathered together to discuss the latest installment of the new trilogy. What does The Last Jedi mean for the franchise? Has it ch...
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SWNCBC: Episode 31 - Inferno Squad from 2017-12-11T19:36:44
The boys are back to talk about the latest offering to the Star Wars expanded universe, Battlefront II: Inferno Squad. The biggest event in the run up to the movie so far - featuring a game and boo...
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SWNCBC: Episode 30 - Dark Disciple from 2017-12-06T22:51:48
The Star Wars book club returns, this time with one of the very first canonical books of the refreshed franchise - Dark Disciple, by Christie Golden. Taking place after the events of Clone Wars, t...
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SWNCBC: Episode 29 - Last Jedi Update from 2017-11-19T01:11:17
The following was filmed shortly after the final trailers release, but due to traveling, it wasn't uploaded til now. My apologies - Jesse
The Star Wars New Canon Book Club us back! Having ...
SWNCBC: Episode 28 - Clones Wars Season 6 from 2017-10-18T22:26:53
In this episode, the boys discuss the final season of Star Wars: Clone Wars. Did it finally pay off for Alex? Was the Yoda episodes as hype as Jesse said? And has Davis discovered a secret Sith in ...
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SWNCBC: Episode 27 - Vader Down from 2017-08-17T22:29:16
Darth Vader has been shot down and marooned on a planet surrounded by the rebel alliance. Of course he's going to kick their ass - but apparently that's not all the story Vader Down tells. In this ...
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SWNCBC: Episode 26 - Thrawn from 2017-08-11T02:31:40
The boys return to finally tackle Timothy Zahn's newest addition to Star Wars and his first crack the new expanded universe - Thrawn. Will the story behind Grand Admiral Thrawn's rise up the imperi...
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SWNCBC: Episode 25 - Last Jedi Trailer Talk from 2017-05-14T18:59:14
The boys return to discuss the Last Jedi Trailer, their thoughts, theories, and things they suspect might be coming down the pipeline - as well as how it all fits into the books and shows they've ...
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SWNCBC: Episode 24 - Clone Wars Season 5 from 2017-05-01T22:48
We've finally come to it! Clone Wars Season 5! Will Alex like it?! Will Jesse and Davis be vindicated?! Will they completely ignore the droid episodes?! All this, and too much talk about rolling gr...
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SWNCBC: Episode 23 - Empire's End from 2017-04-26T23:57:14
Note: Early into this episode for roughly 10 minutes, Alex's audio cuts out. We tried to make some fixes, but it's still not the best. Just know it doesn't last long.
The finale of Aftermath is...
SWNCBC: Episode 22 - Clone Wars Season 4 from 2017-03-08T23:58:04
This time we talk season 4 of the Clone Wars. After careful reflection, Jesse realizes maybe he was mistaken about the series when they start to get into why Quarren are wearing shoes. WHY DO THEY ...
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SWNCBC: Episode 21 - Heir to the Jedi from 2017-03-03T23:04:02
The boys are back to talk about one of the first books to be created in Star Wars canon AND one of the few first person books written in the Star Wars universe, Heir to the Jedi. Will they enjoy th...
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SWNCBC: Episode 20 - Rogue One from 2016-12-21T04:41:38
Rogue One is finally here! Not only did we manage to watch it more than once, but watched it again right before recording. It was after midnight, but we needed to talk The Wars, so we decided to re...
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SWNCBC: Episode 19 - Rogue One Catalyst from 2016-12-14T02:18:25
Rogue One is just a a day or so away, so it's the perfect time to discuss the book that takes place just before it: Catalyst. What were Jyn's parents like? Who is Orson Krennic and how does he know...
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SWNCBC: Episode 18 - Tarkin from 2016-12-11T20:38:43
After much praise from Davis, the boys finally get to reading Star Wars: Tarkin. Is it as good as he says? This book looks deep into the back story of one of the Star Wars most interesting villains...
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SWNCBC: Episode 17 - Clone Wars Season 3 Part 2 from 2016-12-07T02:02:53
Season 3 of Clone Wars continues with a little less conversation and a little more action. The story really picks up and we finally get a deeper look into the mysteries of the force.
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SWNCBC: Episode 16 - Clone Wars Season 3 Part 1 from 2016-12-01T19:18:10
The book club gathers together to talk about Season 3 of the Clone Wars, and in a shocking twist Davis and Alex almost switch opinions entirely on the series over the course of the discussion. But ...
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SWNCBC: Episode 15 - Shattered Empire and Vader 7-12 from 2016-11-29T04:50:13
The boys are back, and this time covering the Star Wars comics "Shattered Empire" and "Vader" issues 7-12. What are our thoughts on the backstory of Poe Dameron's parents? What about the return of ...
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SWNCBC: Episode 14 - Star Wars Aftermath: Life Debt from 2016-09-22T02:30:33
This episode we get in depth with the newest Star Wars aftermath book. Life Debt. A new villain appears, some much needed backstory is given on old characters, and our team of misfits finally comes...
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SWNCBC: Episode 13 - Movie Updates from 2016-09-21T01:26:24
This episode we take a look at some of the recently released news about Rogue One and Episode 8. There may be some spoilers in here, but since no one really knows anything, consider them just very ...
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SWNCBC: Episode 12 - Clone Wars Season 2 from 2016-09-19T20:37:38
Jesse, Davis, and Alex return to talk season 2 of Clone Wars and more importantly if Alex is finally coming around to liking the series. We also note some of the more important and interesting thre...
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SWNCBC: Episode 11 - Chewbacca/Star Wars (cont.) Comics from 2016-07-16T18:40:11
The boys return to discuss the Chewbacca comic as well as the next 6 issues of Star Wars. Does Davis still think the main series of comics is cheese? Is Alex able to contain his wookie roar? Find out!
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SWNCBC: Episode 10 - Rogue One's New Info from 2016-07-09T03:44:07
Another large helping of Rogue One info has hit the internet, and the boys sit down to discuss all they can about the films newly released info. There are possible spoilers of course, BUT ALSO Jess...
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SWNCBC: Episode 9 - Bloodline from 2016-07-05T15:42:25
It might have taken awhile for the guys to all get back into the same room, but thankfully their return is for one of the biggest books to come out in the new canon thus far. How is life of Leia af...
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SWNCBC: Episode 8 - Clone Wars Season 1 from 2016-05-17T14:52
After slogging their way through the good and the bad, season one of the Clone Wars (and that god awful movie) have been watched. The boys have opinions and actually found much more to love watchin...
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SWNCBC: Episode 7 - Rogue One Trailer Discussion from 2016-05-17T14:46:21
Filmed after the boys saw the Rogue One trailer in theaters, and couldn't stop gushing about it for days. It was uploaded now, because there's a bet involved and someone is getting a steak today!
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SWNCBC - Episode 6: Vader 1-6 and Leia Comics from 2016-04-07T18:14:23
The boys have returned to discuss both the first arc of the Vader comics and Leia's entry into the one off portion of the franchise. Turns out there is a lot to love in both, but one thing they jus...
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SWNCBC - Episode 5: Lost Stars from 2016-03-08T01:30:23
This episode the boys sit down to discuss the young adult novel Lost Stars. Clearly not the intended audience, all three have differing opinions on the book. Besides the love, romance, and doin it,...
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SWNCBC - Minisode 1 from 2016-02-13T01:46:28
What starts as a minisode to address interesting facts, loose ends, and various bits learned about the new Star Wars canon since the movie, turns into pretty much a normal episode. Lots of cool fac...
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SWNCBC - Episode 4: Lando And SW 1 - 6 Comics from 2016-01-18T20:23:48
In this episode, the boys gather together to talk about the Lando 5 issue mini series comic as well at the first 6 issues of the Star Wars comic. Turns out the boys may have found their favorite ne...
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SWNCBC - Episode 3: Lords of the Sith from 2015-12-29T21:29:29
The boys return to talk about their newest pick, Lords of the Sith. Not only do they discover Alex hates what they've done to the Emperor, but Jesse finds he now LOVES the jedi lore. Davis digs Mof...
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SWNCBC - Episode 2: The Force Awakens from 2015-12-21T01:14:06
SPOILERS! The following the book clubs conversation about The Force Awakens. Not only do they break down characters, but also moments in the movie that connect to their first reviewed book, Afterma...
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SWNCBC - Episode I: Aftermath from 2015-12-16T22:38:21
The internet's Jesse Cox is joined by fellow Star Wars fans and friends Davis (Warp Zone) and Alex (The Dex) for a book club celebrating the new Star Wars lore. Our first book is the one all fans h...
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