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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: 2017
Dec 19, 2017

In this roundtable episode, we are joined by Becca Benjamin of Tarkin's Top Shelf to discuss our initial thoughts and reviews of The Last Jedi. What were our thoughts after our first viewings? How did our feelings on The Last Jedi change from our first viewings to our second? Did it meet expectations? 

We begin the show by talking about Canto Bight: Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi. How did this collection of short stories tie into The Last Jedi? Does it add to the depth of TLJ? Is it required reading? 

Whether you are from somewhere or nowhere, we would be honored if you would join us. 

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Dec 12, 2017

In this special and NON-SPOILERY episode, we get you ready for The Last Jedi! To start we break down the Vader #9 and Poe Dameron #21 comics. What did we learn from these issues that tie into The Force Awakens and possible The Last Jedi? 

Then we get excited about The Last Jedi! What are our pre-Star Wars movie traditions? When and with whom will we see The Last Jedi? What is your favorite movie treat? We also give our wild predictions for TLJ and talk about what we would love to see. To finish, we ask for listener feedback on this show's listener question. 

This is the perfect show to take with you on your way to the theater! We would love you to join us! 

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Nov 23, 2017

In our Thanksgiving episode, we offer a smorgasbord of topics for your Star Wars feast. We have two appetizers on the menu. The first is a discussion on the recently announced Rian Johnson trilogy and a Star Wars live action series. Second, we talk about Vader #8 (butterflies, a Jedi Temple statue, & a Jedi database of Force-sensitive children). For our main course we give our thoughts on who is the most giving and selfless character in Star Wars. For dessert we talk about the Star Wars Holiday Special. We also talk about how we are consuming The Last Jedi information versus how we handled it for The Force Awakens and Rogue One

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Nov 9, 2017

In the action-packed episode, we discuss what separates character like Anakin, Luke, Rey, and Kylo from other Force wielders. What makes them so powerful? Why are some characters Force users and some only Force sensitive? Where does hard work and perseverance come into play? 

To start the show we read a listener's email that may shed some light on where Darth Maul obtained his original Kyber crystal, and then we talk about the latest season of Star Wars Rebels. In our comics segment we talk about Vader #7 and the return of Jocasta Nu before diving into the latest The Last Jedi TV spot. 

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Oct 19, 2017

We've let The Last Jedi trailer sink in and in this episode we discuss it. We talk about our first times watching the trailer, our favorite scenes and quotes from it, whose story we are most curious about now, and was there a "Chewie, we're home" moment. We begin the show by catching up on some Star Wars comics. At the end we reveal our latest question for our listeners. Join us for this special The Last Jedi trailer episode. Thank you so much to all of our amazing listeners. Leave us a review on iTunes and subscribe today. 

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Sep 21, 2017

In this episode, we discuss The New York Times' recent interview with Rian Johnson. In the interview he states that in The Last Jedi "Rey and Kylo are almost two halves of our protagonist." What does he mean??? What is Luke Skywalker's attitude toward the Jedi? What has Luke been in search of on Ahch-To? We delve deep into this fascinating interview. 

We also discuss the recent comics and answer a listener's email question about Rey's vision in The Force Awakens. We would be honored if you would join us for this packed episode. 

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Sep 7, 2017

In this episode the Idiots are joined by a Scoundrel. We are joined by Jay Krebs, co-host of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels and blogger for Coffee With Kenobi. We discuss Force Friday, Jay's submitted topic from episode 50 ("I would rather spend 50 years in a/with a ____ than one day in a/with a ____."), whose lightsaber you would want to make your Dark Side lightsaber, and who in Star Wars would we like to see battle (from Tim Schoenwald). Plus, we discuss our new Idiot's Array logo! This episode is packed with tangents and listener feedback and we're all a little out of sorts. We would be honored if you would join us! 

 

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Aug 10, 2017

In our 50th episode we each give our "favorites" of Star Wars! Who is our favorite Jedi? What is our favorite Star Wars moment? What is our favorite ship? Who is our favorite droid? Who is our favorite character? What is our favorite Star Wars movie? We begin with a quick comics update and have some fun with a question from Jay Krebs. This 50th episode is not to be missed! We would be honored if you would join us! 

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Jul 27, 2017

In this episode we discuss the recent revelation of how and why Dark Side users obtain their Kyber crystals from Jedi. What are the implications? How did Kylo Ren get his crystal? How many Jedi did Palatine kill to get his? We give a quick comics update and talk about our listeners' picks for their Star Wars partner. Also, we reveal our latest question for our listeners. Grab a Kyber crystal and join us for this episode of Idiot's Array. We would be honored if you would join us. 

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Jul 13, 2017

In this episode we give our thoughts on the first eight episodes of Forces of Destiny. What did we love about them? Was there anything we disliked? We also dive back into our discussion on our favorite Star Wars duos and get into our listeners' top pairings. We start off with a conversation on summer concerts and a comics update. Get a partner and listen to this new episode of Idiot's Array! We would be honored if you would join us. 

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Jun 15, 2017

In this episode we discuss the midi-chlorian test: Is the test the best way to measure a Force user's ability? How are Force users able to sense each other? Are Jedi able to recognize other Force users without the test? First, we have a comics update and discuss our favorite duos in the Star Wars galaxy. Also, Ryder uses big words, Alan loses his mind, and Mark discusses sports. Get your mind blown by this in-depth and fun Idiot's Array episode. We would be honored if you would join us. 

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May 18, 2017

In this episode we cover listener feedback, which leads us to a discussion on the fall of the Jedi and how it relates to Japanese history, why Ahsoka Tano is such a beloved character,  a comics update, and much more. We'd be honored if you would join us. 

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Apr 20, 2017

In this episode we react to Star Wars Celebration Orlando! We discuss The Last Jedi panel and trailer, the 40th Anniversary panel, the Star Wars Rebels season 4 trailer and much more. Ryder also gives his recap of his experience at Star Wars Celebration. We would be honored if you would join us. 

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Apr 18, 2017

In this episode Ryder joins Becca Benjamin of Tarkin's Top Shelf on the Star Wars Celebration Orlando podcast stage. Ryder and Becca discuss the importance of the canon novels in the Star Wars galaxy. Are the novels essential reading in order to get a full appreciation of Star Wars? How do the novels add to character development? Is it possible to have too many Star Wars stories? Which canon novel is our favorite? Where is a good place to start for someone just getting into the novels? We discuss this and much, much more. We'd be honored if you'd join us live from Celebration! 

 

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Apr 6, 2017

In this episode we cover topics topics and questions sent in from listeners. We discuss  how Star Wars helped us through tough times, Qui-Gon's manipulation of the Force, balance between the light and dark sides of the Force, the Rebels season finale, and much, much more.

We also are happy to announce that Idiot's Array will be represented on the Star Wars Celebration Orlando podcast stage on Thursday April 13th at 7:30pm. We'd be honored if you'd join us. 

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Mar 23, 2017

In this episode we discuss Jedi and Sith artifacts and the powers they may hold. Do these objects actually hold any power or is it just a perception of power? Are there examples in history or in our lives that can be compared to these artifacts? Do these artifacts change the Force wielder or do they magnify what is already present? How do holocrons and the Bendu factor in? We also discuss the latest episode of Rebels and much more. We'd be honored if you'd join us. 

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Feb 23, 2017

In this episode we discuss the importance of having faith in the Force. How does the Force work? How does one's belief and self-confidence affect their ability to use the Force? We also discuss the latest comics issues and the latest episode of Star Wars Rebels. Join us for some fun and intelligent Star Wars discussion. 

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Feb 9, 2017

In this episode Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss their experiences seeing the Star Wars Special Editions twenty years ago. We also get into the latest Star Wars comics, Ryder talks about skipping college classes for Star Wars, and Mark shops for a toilet. We hit a bunch of topics and we'd love you to join us! 

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Jan 26, 2017

In this episode Alan, Mark, and Ryder begin with a discussion of Episode VIII's title, The Last Jedi, and the latest comics in the Star Wars galaxy. Then we get into our main topic: Darth Vader and the ghosts that haunt him. Qui-Gon freed Anakin from slavery, but he was never fully free. Join us for a mind-blowing discussion of Lord Vader and why he was never able to completely escape Tatooine. 

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Jan 12, 2017

In this episode we are joined by Tarkin's Top Shelf's Becca Benjamin to discuss Rogue One, Star Wars Rebels, a listener's email, Catalyst, and much more. We have a lot packed into this episode and we'd love you to join us!

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