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Idiot's Array: A Star Wars Podcast

Idiot’s Array is a Star Wars podcast hosted by Alan Zaugg, Mark Sutter, and Ryder Waldron. We bridge the Star Wars galaxy, from the movies to the comics, the novels to Star Wars Rebels and The Clone Wars. On Idiot’s Array we discuss Star Wars in a fun and intelligent way. We’d be honored if you’d join us at the Sabacc table! Contact us: Twitter: @idiotsarraypod Email: idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com Facebook: Idiot’s Array Alan: @jedizaugg Mark: @MarkESutter Ryder: @RyderWaldronDDS
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Now displaying: 2016
Dec 29, 2016
Alan, Ryder and Mark are back from Christmas break and have soaked in all the juicy details of Rogue One. There isn't much to say except take a listen to their thoughts on Rogue One.
 
If you have any questions or comments for the podcast, send them to idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Thank you for listening
Dec 14, 2016
Mark, Alan and Ryder get together one last time before Rogue One hits the theaters on December 15th. They have some fun at speculating on what will be in Rogue One.
 
In this episode:
  • Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel connections
  • Kyber crystals
  • The lust for power and forbidden knowledge
  • Orson Krennic's fate
  • Star Wars: Rebels connection to Rogue One

If you have any questions or comments for the podcast, send them to idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Thank you for listening

Dec 1, 2016

Alan, Mark and Ryder get back together after stuffing their faces with turkey and all the thanksgiving side dishes.

in this episode:

  • Rogue One tickets go on sale
  • Han Solo & Poe comic analysis
  • #GetRyderBackonFacebook
  • Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel
  • A look back at the Force Awakens
  • What in Star Wars are the guys thankful for

If you have any questions or comments for the podcast, send them to idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Thank you for listening

 


Nov 17, 2016
It's been a while, but Mark, Ryder and Alan dust off their Mics and dive into another unique topic in the galaxy far, far away. What is a vergence in the Force? Tune in and find out what the guys have to say about.

If you have any questions or comments for the show, send them to idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Thank you for listening

Oct 7, 2016
Alan, Ryder and Mark are back with a fresh perspective on the holy saga.

in this episode:

  • What is perception in the Star Wars galaxy
  • How did Asajj Ventress perception and point of view change over time
  • Qui-Gon Jinn, Bendu and Yoda points of view
  • The evolution of Ahsoka's perception
  • Maul's revenge and perception and much, much more

 

If you have any questions or comments for the show, send them to idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Thank you for listening

Sep 22, 2016
After a mini-break from podcasting, Alan, Mark and Ryder are back with more listener feedback.
 
In this episode:
  • Star Wars Rebels season 1 & 2 soundtrack is available
  • The GoRogue shorts
  • Mace Windu's lightsaber form VII
  • Will Ezra turn to the Dark Side?
  • What if Grievous survived?
  • What happened to the core of Aldarran?
  • Why did Yoda tell Obi-Wan not to look at the security holocam?
  • Yoda's intuition

If you have any questions or comments for the show, send them to idiotsarraypodcast.gmail.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Thank you for listening.

Aug 25, 2016
Alan, Mark and Ryder are back once again.

in this episode:

  • Reactions to the latest Rogue One Trailer
  • How much of Darth Vader will we see in Rogue One
  • The chances of seeing Anakin's force ghost in VIII & IX
  • Darth Vader putting his past behind him in Marvels Darth Vader #24
  • Reactions to what was reveled in Marvels Darth Vader #24
  • Predictions and hopes of what Alan, Mark and Ryder hope to see in Darth Vader #25
  • Some Ewok talk...

If you have any questions or comments for the show, send them to idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes.Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out our new website www.thecantinacast.com.

Aug 11, 2016

Alan, Mark and Ryder take a few listener questions and ask themselves, What if?

  • Is flossing good or pointless?
  • What if Darth Vader never told Luke he was his father?
  • What if Luke didn't surrender on Endor?
  • What is Luke stayed on Dagobah?
  • What if Han didn't come back to help Luke in a New Hope?
  • What happens if R2-D2 and C-3PO get shot down over Tatooine?
  • What if Anakin didn't kill Dooku?

If you have any questions or comments for the show, send them to idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes. Thank you for listening. Be sure to check out our new web site www.thecantinacast.com

Aug 4, 2016
Alan, Mark and Ryder welcome former Cantina Cast blogger and the man behind the www.starwarscodex.com web site, Matt Neve. Matt was on location at celebration Europe 2016 and shares his experiences.
 
In this episode:
  • Rogue One Panel
  • Rogue One Sizzle Reel
  • Rebels Panel
  • Rebels Season 3 trailer

In you have an questions or comments for the show, send them to idiotsarraypodcast@gmail.com. Please rate, reviews and subscribe on iTunes. Thank you for listening. Be sure to visit our new web site www.thecantinacast.com

Jul 14, 2016
 

A simple tweet to @IdiotsArrayPod sparked a show idea and this is the results of that tweet. Join Alan, Mark and every one's favorite Bachelorette expert Ryder as they explore the deeper meaning of lightsabers and their connections to their Force wielders.

  • Is there a connection to force users?
  • Does the force crystals call to the force sensitive?
  • What is the difference between Kyber crystals and
    synthetic crystals?
  • Does the lightsaber predict the force users future?
  • Who's saber would you want?

If you have a question regarding this episode or an idea for a future episode please tweet at us @IdiotsArrayPod. Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes.

Jun 30, 2016

In this episode, the guys from Idiot's Array are joined by the cast from Tarkin's Top Shelf in order to understand the "Great Mystery" of Star Wars and all of its aspects.

 
As they sit down, Round table style, Alan, Mark, Ryder, and Becca go over the latest news on Rogue One and find a way to crossover into the many realms of Star Wars categories.
 
* The Clone Wars i.e. Saw Gerrera
* Star Wars Rebels
* Literature i.e. the new canonical novelizations
* Comics
* Episodic Films
Jun 17, 2016

The guys are back! Finally, the sabacc table is fully operational. Thanks to the break, Ryder was able to meditate on a main topic: Water Themes in Star Wars! It sounds crazy, but the guys dive deep and discover the many hidden secrets of Water Themes in Star Wars. Plus, you get your bonus coverage of "Downtown Abby" with Ryder.    

May 19, 2016
  • Ryder brings back The Bachelor talk to start the show
  • It’s a comic’s episode!
  • Poe, Star Wars, Obi-Wan & Anakin

 

May 5, 2016

The guys finally get around to discussing the Rebels season 2 finale and give some theories on what is to come in the future.

The main topic is the awakening of different characters in The Force Awakens

Apr 21, 2016

Mark, Alan, and Ryder are back for another episode of Idiot's Array!

 

  • Poe comic talk
  • Obi-Wan and Anakin #3
  • C-3PO 
  • Rogue One teaser and hype 
Apr 6, 2016
  • Jay Krebs joins the Idiot’s to talk Star Wars
  • Ryder promises no Downton Abby discussion
  • Getting to know Jay
  • Rey is the main topic
  • What do we think of how Disney is handling Rey
  • How is Rey influencing young girls and women alike
  • Rey Cosplays
  • Would you change anything about Rey
  • Should Rey’s lineage have been revealed in TFA
  • How much did the galaxy know of Leia and Luke’s parentage after ROTJ
Mar 24, 2016

The guys go over the latest comics, including the last issue of Kanan.

Ryder admits to buying two digital copies of each Star Wars comic.

The main topic is nature vs nurture and studying different Star Wars characters.

Mar 10, 2016
  • The recent happenings on Star Wars: Rebels.
  • Ryder admits that he is an idiot.
  • Why can’t the Jedi see the attachment between Anakin and Padme?
  • And listener feedback.
Feb 25, 2016

The guys jump into the Episode VIII promo and discuss the possibility of a different opening than we are used to in a Star Wars movie

 
Ryder goes Downtown Abbey
 
The main topic is propaganda in Star Wars and parallels to the real world and examples throughout the Star Wars saga.
 
The Bachelor vs. Star Trek
Feb 11, 2016

Alan, Ryder and Mark are back at it.

 

In this Episode:

  • The Factions at war in Marvels: Obi-Wan & Anakin
  • How does Anakin & Ezra compare to each other with controlling creatures
  • Is there a deeper meaning to the clans names, Open & Closed?
  • Obi-Wan manipulating the clans for the greater good
  • The growing friendship of Anakin and Palpatine
  • Star Wars: Rebels Legends of the Lasat
  • The many names of the force and force users
  • The fate of the three
  • Chava, Maz and Yoda

If you have any comments or questions for the podcast, send them to feedback@thecantinacast.net.Please rate, review and subscribe on iTunes

Jan 28, 2016

Mark, Alan, and Ryder are back with perhaps their funniest episode yet but that doesn't take away from the thought provoking Star Wars discussion.

 

  • The gang starts out with talk over the newest comic, Star Wars #15
  • Why are people complaining about The Force Awakens, is it a carbon copy of A New Hope?
  • What if Leia has to unwillingly become the Emperor? 
  • The guys bring it full circle and talk about why Star Wars is good story telling and how it is even like Country music
  • Ryder talks about The Bachelor and the mysterious Northern Exposure, all of this and more on this episode of Idiot's Array!
Jan 14, 2016

Mark, Alan, and Ryder return to their microphones to give their first expansive thoughts on The Force Awakens.

 

  • An overall gloss over of their favorite parts of the movie
  • Thoughts on criticisms people have with the movie
  • Reveals in Star Wars
  • Ryder stomps around the house when his kids break iPad's
  • Han touching Kylo's face and how it moved Alan
  • Discussing who Snoke really is
  • Mark tells us a related tale to why Kylo might be how he is
  • Do they think Rey is a Skywalker
  • Plus some wild theories and speculation
  • And much, much, more!
Jan 3, 2016

Alan, Mark, and Ryder are joined by author, Landry Walker, to discuss his recent short stories from Journey to the Force Awakens, Star Wars: Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away Aliens: High Noon on Jakku, The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku, The Face of Evil, and All Creatures Great and Small. 

The guys discuss the stories as well as the process involved with working with the Star Wars story group and Landry's overall appreciation of Star Wars as a whole. 

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