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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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Apr 23, 2023

On Episode 184, Mark and Ryder are joined by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf) to discuss the season three finale of The Mandalorian. 

-What are our thoughts on the finale and season three overall? 

-What is the significance of Din, Bo-Katan, and Grogu defeating Moff Gideon? 

-R5-D4 finally gets to be the hero. 

-Grogu has experienced and re-experienced a lot of trauma

-Were we satisified with the ending? 

All of this and much, much more! We would be honored if you would join us. 

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Apr 17, 2023

On Episode 183, Alan and Ryder are joined by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf) to discuss the penultimate episode of season three of The Mandalorian. 

-What are our thoughts on the Shadow Council? 

-Who are the spies? 

-We contrast the leadership of Bo-Katan and Moff Gideon. 

-How does this episode tie in with other Star Wars media? 

-And we look forward to the season three finale. 

All of this and much more! We would be honored if you would join us. 

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Apr 11, 2023

Join us on Episode 182 for a Pitiful Little Band roundtable wrap-up of Star Wars Celebration. 

-What are our overall feelings about what we saw and learned? 

-What are our reactions to the new movies announced? (Rey is returning!)

-Thoughts on Star Wars Celebration is heading to Japan in 2025.

-We also discuss the Ahsoka trailer, the final season of The Bad Batch, Acolyte news, season two of Star Wars: Visions, and much, much more!

Join us for this fun-filled episode! We would be honored if you would join us. 

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Apr 9, 2023

The Ahsoka teaser trailer was released at Star Wars Celebration and Alan and Ryder are here to break it down. What did we love about it? What are we most looking forward to in the series? And how are we going to prepare for it? 

We start the show by discussing some of the other SWCE announcements that we are most excited about!

Join us for some exciting Star Wars discussion. We would be honored if you would join us!

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Mar 20, 2023

On Episode 179, Idiot's Array once again joins forces with Tarkin's Top Shelf to dissect and discuss the latest episodes of The Mandalorian and The Bad Batch.

We start by discussing Pabu. What was the main theme of this episode? How are we feeling about Phee's involvement with The Bad Batch? Where do we see the series going from here? 

Next, we take the conversation to The Convert. How good was the space battle with Din, Bo-Katan, and the TIEs? How does Bo-Katan feel about possibly joining Din's clan? How does Dr. Pershing's story tie in to the overall story of The Mandalorian and to the Star Wars saga in general? 

All of this and much more fun! We would be honored if you would join us. 

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Mar 5, 2023

On Episode 178, Idiot's Array and Tarkin's Top Shelf combine forces to discuss and dissect the latest episodes of The Mandalorian and The Bad Batch.

The Zillo Beast returns on Metamorphisis, the new episode of The Bad Batch. How does the Empire plan to use this beast? And what is the importance of Omega to the Empire? 

The Apostate, the first episode of season three of The Mandalorian, gives a scattershot of plot lines. IG-11, Anzellans, Gorian Shard, and Bo-Katan (among others) make appearances in this episode that starts the season with a bang. Where will we go from here? 

Join us for this and much, much more! We would be honored by your presence. 

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Feb 19, 2023

The Idiots are back and Mark has something he wants to get off his chest! To start the show, Mark (and Alan and Ryder) addresses the drama that has arisen after the new trailer for season three of The Mandalorian. Then the Idiots take a deep dive into The Crossing, the latest episode of The Bad Batch. 

After a few weeks off, get reacquainted with Idiot's Array! We would be honored if you would join us. 

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Jan 23, 2023

On Episode 176, The Pitiful Little Band podcast network (Idiot's Array and Tarkin's Top Shelf) joins forces to discuss The Mandalorian season 3 trailer, episodes 3 and 4 of The Bad Batch season 2, STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor, and much, much more. 

Fun and chaos prevail when this group gets together and we would be honored if you would join us!

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Jan 9, 2023

The Bad Batch season 2 has begun and the Idiots are back to discuss it. On Episode 175, we breakdown the first two episodes of season two by talking about some of our favorite moments, tie-ins to the Star Wars galaxy and other movies, predictions for the season, and much more! We would be honored by your presence. 

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Nov 21, 2022

On Episode 173 we have a full Idiot's Array as Alan, Mark, and Ryder are back together to discuss Episodes 10 and 11 of Andor. 

-How is this series connecting the dots to the Rebel Alliance? 

-How is it making Star Wars more relatable to real life? 

-What is the importance of secondary characters in Andor? 

We discuss all of this and much more! What did we sacrifice to make this episode? EVERYTHING!

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Nov 14, 2022

Live from Fan X in Salt Lake City, Idiot's Array hosts the panel to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope!

-What is the cultural impact of this movie? 

-How would our lives be different without the influence of this movie? 

-What are our stand-out moments or scenes from ANH? 

-What is the lasting legacy of this film? 

All of this and much, much more!

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Oct 31, 2022

On Episode 171, Mark and Ryder discuss all aspects of Tales of the Jedi, not just the dogmatic views of the Jedi. 

-Why do these shorts focus on Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku, and what is their connection?

-How does this series expound on the stories of all characters involved? 

-Yaddle

-Who would we like to see in future Tales of the Jedi

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Oct 17, 2022

The Idiots are back to break down episodes 5 and 6 of Andor!

-What are our thoughts as we hit the halfway point of this series?

-Where do we see it going in the second half of the season?

-How is Cassian's character evolving?

-How is Cassian's experience in the heist preparing him for the events in Rogue One?

All of this and so much more!

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Oct 7, 2022

Idiot's Array was live at Fan X in Salt Lake City to discuss the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and we have the panel here for you!

-What did we learn about Obi-Wan Kenobi in this series that we didn't know previously? 

-What did Obi-Wan learn from Leia? 

-Did our opinions of Owen Lars change? 

-Vader!

-What were our favorite moments and themes? 

All of this and so much more!

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Oct 3, 2022

On Episode 168, Alan and Ryder are joined by Dan Spindle, Star Wars fan and TV news anchor at KSL-TV in Salt Lake City.

We travel to all areas of the Star Wars galaxy to discuss the movie trilogies, the animated series, novels, the Disney+ series, toys, and so much more!

We're offering everything you want, all at once. 

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Sep 26, 2022

Andor is out and Idiot's Array is excited to break down the first three episodes! What did we like? How is this series different from the other Disney+ series? Was the series over-hyped? 

We begin the show by talking about Alan's and Ryder's event-filled weekend at Fan X in Salt Lake City! We would be honored if you would join us. 

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Sep 11, 2022

On Episode 166, we start with the sixteen most impactful Star Wars non-Force using villains and end with our Idiot's Array. Along the way,  we find out that not all villains are created equal. Statements will be made, but not manifestos.

We would be honored if you would join us!

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Aug 29, 2022

Tragedy is a major theme is the Star Wars saga, and how the characters manage those tragedies can end up defining them. On Episode 165, Mark and Ryder are joined by Becca Benjamin (Tarkin's Top Shelf, Kanata's Castle) to discuss the tragedies in Star Wars, why they are a good story telling device, and which tragedies affect us the most. 

We would be honored if you would join us!

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Aug 15, 2022

On Episode 164, Alan and Ryder discuss Revenge of the Sith

-What are our memories from the first time we saw ROTS?

-What are our favorite scenes and themes from Episode III? 

-What is our favorite Lightsaber battle from the movie? 

-Whose death most pushed Anakin to the dark side? 

We start the show with a listener email. 

We would be honored if you would join us!

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Aug 1, 2022

On Episode 163, we start with the twenty most impactful non-Force users in Star Wars in a single-elimination bracket and debate and discuss until we have our Idiot's Array. As usual in our brackets, tough decisions are made and hearts are broken. Join us on this journey, but there will be no mysical energy field to control our destiny!

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Jul 11, 2022

A recent article in Vanity Fair by Anthony Breznican brought up an interesting new way to watch the Star Wars saga: Rey Order. On Episode 162, we discuss the Rey Order as well as other viewing orders.

-What is gained and lost by the different viewing orders? 

-Which is our preferred way to watch Star Wars

-How do the new series fit in? 

Join us and let us know your preferred viewing order!

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Jun 27, 2022

"Took you long enough." On Episode 161 we breakdown the final three episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi. We discuss the character arcs, tie-ins to other media, favorite moments, and how this series enhanced the rest of Star Wars. 

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Jun 5, 2022

"He's coming, Master." On Episode 160, we breakdown the first three epsodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi. We discuss the important moments, the characters (both new and familiar), and the emotions we felt during the first half of the series. Come along on the adventure!

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May 31, 2022

Live from the Fan Stage at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, join Ryder Waldron, Mark Sutter, Becca Benjamin and Anne Convery as they discuss Ahsoka Tano! 

Ahsoka Tano has become a beloved Star Wars character as her story has spanned The Clone Wars, Rebels, the Ahsoka novel, comics, The Mandalorian, and the Ahsoka series. But why has she become such an inspirational fan favorite? Should she have walked away from the Jedi Order? And how did leaving the Jedi Order affect her future? We will also discuss our favorite Ahsoka moments, our favorite aspects of her character growth, and did she become the purest example of a Jedi only after leaving the Order?

**This is a live recording so the audio is not perfect.**

 

May 16, 2022

We never knew we had it in us, but on Episode 159 we are celebrating C-3PO's golden moments! He has been with us since the Star Wars saga began, but is oftenlooked. We try to remedy that on Episode 159.

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