Best Padme Podcasts (2025)

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Just Do It 22:45

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We have this negative karma collected on our mental continuum, and we have to do something to clean it, to purify it. If we do nothing, it piles up like mountains and we will experience life’s problems again and again, again and again, because the negative karma is still there. -Lama Zopa Rinpoche Lama Zopa Rinpoche urges us to face the facts: our …

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The History of the Weeping Angels 31:15

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#083 Rebel Scum Con 2025 | with 501st Legion Member Riley 1:21:30

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This week we’re joined by 501st cosplayer and good friend of ours Riley as we discuss the rapidly growing Star Wars exclusive comic con- Rebel Scum ConWe were back for year 2 with volunteering and we had SO many stories to share!From the insane after-parties to the passionate community of people both attending and running the event, this episode ca…

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Hard Merchandise Chapters 5–7: Dump Truck Thorax 1:14:17

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In a bit of a shorter episode this week, we open with some discussion of the upcoming 2027 release of A New Hope back into theaters and the relevant news from NYCC, including the new Kyle Katarn Black Series figure. But then it's finally time to catch up with our favorite bounty hunters and say good by to the thiccest spider the galaxy has ever kno…

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Banned Books Conversations: Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin 59:59

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Season 4, Episode 7 October 11, 2025 Today’s book: GoTell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin (1953) Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical ReadersDiscuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from alibrary shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, thisseries covers seven different books, the reas…

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Banned Books Conversations: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros 1:28:59

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Season 4, Episode 6 October 10, 2025 Today’s book: TheHouse on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros (1984) Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical ReadersDiscuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from alibrary shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, thisseries covers seven different books, the rea…

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Banned Books Conversations: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 1:23:38

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Season 4, Episode 5 October 9, 2025 Today’s book: TheHandmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (1985) Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical ReadersDiscuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from alibrary shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, thisseries covers seven different books, the reasons th…

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Banned Books Conversations: Flamer by Mike Curato 1:02:01

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Hard Merchandise Chapters 1–4: A Sad State of Affairs 1:52:48

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The hotly-anticipated return to THE BOUNTY HUNTER WARS by K.W. Jeter begins with the first four chapters of HARD MERCHANDISE. I was hotly anticipating it, anyway. And we've got a lot of catching up to do: Zuckuss and 4-LOM, Bossk, Neelah, Dengar, and of course, Boba Fett. But first: The Mask of Fear, sandtroopers, and albino hyenas. This week's Art…

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Indie Comics Spotlight/Femme On Crossover Sew Totally Nala featuring Misako Rocks! 1:05:19

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Banned Books Conversations: Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov 1:34:04

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Banned Books Conversations: Beyond Magenta: Transgender and Nonbinary Teens Speak Out by Susan Kuklin 1:21:56

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Season 4, Episode 2 October 6, 2025 Today’s book: BeyondMagenta: Transgender and Nonbinary Teens Speak Out by Susan Kuklin (2014) Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical ReadersDiscuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from alibrary shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, thisseries covers se…

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Banned Books Conversations: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou 1:43:08

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Season 4, Episode 1 October 5, 2025 Today’s book: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou (1969) Banned Books Conversations: Where Radical ReadersDiscuss Prohibited Prose Banned books are works that have been removed from alibrary shelf or school curriculum. Over the course of Banned Books Week, thisseries covers seven different books, the …

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Seasons Greetings: Alien Earth 1:10:15

1M ago1:10:15

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Jac and Tony fight Xenomorphs and maybe one of them wears a face sucker and one has something in his eye.

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Seasons greetings: Justified Recap 56:25

1M ago56:25

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Jac and Tony rate Justified and wax poetic about a great show.

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#082 Drift | 501st Legion Members Interview | Dax and Aria Clark 1:31:11

1M ago1:31:11

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Join us this week as we sit down with two absolutely wonderful members of the cosplay community, Dax and Aria!! They shared stories about their early Star Wars memories, getting engaged at Megaton Orlando, joining the 501st, going through their cosplay journey together, and so much more!! Thank you both for coming on this week!! Plugs: Dax Clark In…

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Seasons Greetings-Justified City Primeval 1:00:57

1M ago1:00:57

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A show that was recorded eons ago, finally released into the world. It is all Tony's fault. Never blame Jac, who has, like clockwork kept pumping out Back to the Filmography. He would be justified if he had to put Tony down.

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Classic Comics- Episode 52- Silver Age Spotlight #7: The Silver Age Blue Beetle- Dan Garrett and Ted Kord 1:00:35

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The Blue Beetle was re-imagined in the 60’s as not one, but two new characters- Dan Garrett and Ted Kord. It was a really quick passing of the torch. What’s the story? How are they connected? What’s their connection to Watchmen? You can follow the show @ComicsLloyd on Twitter or send an email to [email protected] . You can find me on Twitt…

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The Best Use of Your Life 19:06

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Ultimate happiness, liberation from samsara, enlightenment, everything, all this happiness – the creator is your mind, not somebody outside. This gives you incredible freedom. -Lama Zopa Rinpoche Lama Zopa Rinpoche encourages us to make the best use of our lives by realizing how the mind is the creator of all our happiness and suffering. Through th…

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#081 Drift | Padmé Amidala 501st Legion Member Interview with Ashley Johnson 53:37

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This week we were joined by 501st Legion member and our wonderfully talented friend Ashley Johnson. Ashley shares stories of her early cosplay days, joining the 501st Legion, learning to sew all of the costumes, and what it means to her to be a part of the Star Wars community Thank you for watching :) Plugs: Ashley Johnson Instagram: https://www.in…

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OSW Interlude #26: A Mercy Kill 1:49:50

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Hello there! We've returned for yet another interlude, and this time around we're talking about what's going on with Star Wars movies in general, what happened to "the Edwards Cut" of Rogue One, what makes Lucasfilm get the ick from any given director, and a heretofore-unknown-to-us category of Wookieepedia article that answers SO many of our quest…

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#080 Drift | Darth Vader Cosplayer (501st Legion) | Interview with Noah Maurer 1:49:18

2M ago1:49:18

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This is where the fun begins... This week we talk with 501st Legion member Noah Maurer. We discusses his journey into cosplay, the costume club community, and the unexpected friendships formed through conventions. Noah shares stories of memorable encounters with celebrities, the challenges of portraying iconic characters like Darth Vader and Jango …

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How to Deal with Difficult Situations 26:25

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The minute you accept your own karma, you cut the problem. You have to accept your own karma. -Lama Zopa Rinpoche As Lama Yeshe once said, “Once a situation has manifested, the best thing to do is to accept the fact and deal with it.” Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains how we can use such challenging situations to develop compassion and to cut the root of…

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#079 Drift | Simon Kassianides Interview | Talking The Mandalorian, Axe Woves, and Behind the Scenes Stories 54:11

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In this episode, we talk with Simon Kassianides about his journey from studying finance to acting in major roles like "The Mandalorian" and "James Bond". Simon shares how he got started, his favorite moments on set, the layers he brought to his character Axe Woves, and what keeps him passionate about acting Thank you for watching :) Plugs: Simon Ka…

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Imperial Commando: 501st: Chapters 15–End: Dude Altis 1:43:48

2M ago1:43:48

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In what is likely to be the most frustrating ending ever to be covered on this podcast, we reach the finale of IMPERIAL COMMANDO: 501ST this week. Great book, great series, but tragically cut down in its prime. But we think the ride was worth the pain, and hopefully you all do as well. See you in a few weeks! This week's Article From the Archives: …

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Imperial Commando: 501st: Chapters 13–14: Schrödinger's Canonicity 1:33:23

3M ago1:33:23

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Our trip through the REPUBLIC COMMANDO series might be drawing to a close, but it ain't over yet! One of our minor characters takes a tragic left turn, another minor character makes an incredibly violent right turn, and a major character from something else makes an appearance and becomes yet another minor character in this book! Oh, and our favori…

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Imperial Commando: 501st: Chapters 10–12: Presumably 2:21:06

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Wouldn't you know it? Things end up just how we thought they might on Coruscant. They might be ever so slightly better, but not as good as they would be if everyone was where they were supposed to be. But life goes on! Holy Roly gets put in his place, Ny faces interrogation a la Null ARC, and Fi breaks our hearts. All of this and more in chapters 1…

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#078 SWORR | The Clone Wars Rewatch | "The Hidden Enemy" Review 57:50

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You're stuck with me Skyguy... Join us this week in our next episode rewatch as we dive into the clones, Asajj Ventress' character development over the years, Anakin and Obi-Wan's dynamic this early on in the war, and so much more!! Thanks for watching! Theory Sabers 10% off with coupon code: DRIFT10 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starwars_ol…

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The Problem Is Coming From Inside Your Mind 16:25

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Somebody who helps you to destroy your ego is so precious and shows you unbelievable kindness. This kindness you should feel deeply from bottom of your heart. -Lama Zopa Rinpoche Lama Zopa Rinpoche illustrates the way that all suffering and happiness is created by the mind. Rinpoche then shares a story of how as a young monk, Rinpoche applied this …

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#077 SWORR | The Clone Wars Rewatch | "Cat and Mouse" Review 44:43

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You're stuck with me Skyguy... Join us this week in the next episode of our The Clone Wars Rewatch!We cover key episode moments like the history of Admiral Trench and his (multiple) escapes from death, Anakin’s unconventional tactics as General, the voice actors behind the characters, and so much more! Thanks for watching Theory Sabers 10% off with…

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The Long Road to Destroying the Death Star 38:04

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It took more than two decades to build the Empire's first dreaded Death Star and it took almost that entire time for dissidents to discover its existence and find a way to destroy it. History experts Bryan Young and Holly Frey examine the long road it took to destroy this weapon that would have spelled certain doom for the band of rebels seeking to…

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Imperial Commando: 501st: Chapters 7–9 1:58:50

3M ago1:58:50

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In so many ways, it feels like we've truly hit the calm before the storm, dear library patrons. The extraction plan is in motion, and it's going FAR too smoothly for comfort. Also: there's a "crisis" on Gibad and a new Imperial commander that is absolutely going to be more trouble than he's worth. For next week, read chapters 10, 11, and 12. This w…

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#076 SWORR | The Clone Wars Rewatch | "The Clone Wars" Movie Review 29:04

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You’re stuck with me Skyguy…Come join us for the first episode in our rewatch of The Clone Wars! This movie has been pretty overlooked the last several years but we’re here to show it some love. From Anakin’s unorthodox methods as a Jedi, Obi-Wan’s relentless sass, Padmè getting business done in the senate, and Ahsoka setting out to prove herself a…

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Imperial Commando: 501st: Chapters 4–6 1:56:00

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Things keep trucking along, both on Coruscant and in Kyrimorut! That said, I'm uneasy. Everything seems to be going just a bit too smoothly. But first, we dig into Mando'a, Pammant, and… Star Wars: Club Penguin? Also, thanks to Josh for the email this week! If you want to be cool like Josh and send us an email, get at us over at obroaskaiwalkers@gm…

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Imperial Commando: 501st: Chapters 1-3 1:59:16

4M ago1:59:16

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We did it! We can read! And things aren't too terribly sad yet, but all the ingredients are there: Darman and Niner are stuck with the Empire, Kyrimorut is going just a bit too well for comfort, and Ko Sai is... in a freezer? Next week: chapters 4-7! This week's Article From the Archives: H4b Full show notes: https://notes.moseisley.xyz/iSaSTs1eSlu…

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#075 SWORR | Fan Expo Dallas 2025 Recap 58:53

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This is where the fun begins... Our 3rd annual Fan Expo Dallas episode!? What!! This year was packed with so many stories and memories- meeting Orlando Bloom, Star Wars Theory, and seeing old friends like Ashley Eckstein and James Arnold Taylor.This Star Wars community is truly one of the greatest and we're so grateful to be a part of it. Follow fo…

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TV & Movie Reviews: Superman: The Movie (1978) 2:24:24

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In our first episode we take a look back at Superman: The Movie from 1978. We take a look at the beginnings of the Superman character, and how he evolved over the years. We also discuss the troubles the movie had before it came to the big screen! There are SPOILERS So if you havent seen the movie please go see if and then come back for the review. …

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#074 SWORR | Star Wars Theory Interview | Talking Star Wars, Controversies, and Community With Special Guest Nia 2:30:41

4M ago2:30:41

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This is where the fun begins... Join your hosts Isabella, Ruby, and Ceaira as they have a conversation with Star Wars YouTuber and content creator Star Wars Theory. They talk about early Star Wars memories, being content creators in today's world, going to cons and meeting fans, the controversies with Star Wars over the past few years, and so much …

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Indie Comics Spotlight: Bitch Planet with Kelly Sue DeConnick 48:41

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This week Tony is joined by the one and only Kelly Sue Deconnick. You can check out her website Milkfed Criminal Masterminds. Look for the #BSGDlist and follow that. You will be happy you did.2014 Best Writer Eisner Award nominee KELLY SUE DeCONNICK (PRETTY DEADLY, Captain Marvel) and VALENTINE DE LANDRO (X-Factor) team up for the very third time t…

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OSW Interlude #25 - Crawling Out of the Cave and Back Into the Glow of the Twin Suns 2:21:53

4M ago2:21:53

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Good. Lord. Can you believe we disappeared for that long? It's honestly upsetting. But that's all behind us now. Hopefully you kept up on your Shadow Games reading? Obviously I kid! We're just happy to be back, so we jump right in and deliver our finest interlude in at least two years, and all jokes aside, potentially one of our longest ever. And f…

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Indie Comics Spotlight: The Walking Dead (Image) 1:31:48

4M ago1:31:48

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This week Tony is joined by The man behind Jasper Reviews. Please follow him on Twitter AND subscribe on You Tube. You can check out his article on Geek Vibes Nation. Matt RathboneThe Walking DeadRick Grimes, Sheriff of a small town in Kentucky awakes in a hospital. Comatose after being shot while on duty, Rick finds the world abandoned of all thin…

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The Meaning of Blessing 20:06

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The meaning of blessings is transforming one’s own mind into the whole path to enlightenment of method and wisdom with the goal of transforming these into the Dharmakaya and the Rupakaya. So the meaning of blessing contains all this. -Lama Zopa Rinpoche Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains what it means to receive the blessings of the guru, and then recites…