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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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Dec 13, 2021

What is your favorite Force ability? What skill would be most useful? And what abilities would be the most dangerous to possess? On Episode 147 we discuss the best (and worst) Force abilities and skills and create our Idiot's Array.

Also, Alan may have created a new word, Ryder loves snow, and Alan and Mark have had chipmunk invaders in their residences. 

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Nov 30, 2021

What is your favorite final scene from a Star Wars movie? Do you prefer a celebration or foreboding doom? Do you want hope or to be left in darkness? On Episode 146 Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss every final scene in a Star Wars movie in a bracket competition to find the Idiot's Array of movie endings. Join us!

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Nov 15, 2021

An Obi-Wan Kenobi sizzle reel was released on Disney+ and Idiot's Array breaks it all down. 

-What are our thoughts on the concept art pieces? 

-How excited are we about the return of Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to Star Wars? (Spoiler: very!)

-How do we feel about a potential meeting between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader? 

We cover these topics and much, much more on Episode 145!

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Nov 1, 2021

To celebrate the Halloween season, we discuss our favorite scary moments and scenes from the Star Wars saga. We also talk about our favorite scary creatures from the galaxy far, far away. To end the episode, we talk about how the 2012 Disney acquisition of Lucasfilm changed our lives. 

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Oct 18, 2021

Rogue One is a story of sacrifice in order to help others in the galaxy. What legacy did the Rogue One crew leave and how did their sacrifice set the template for other selfless sacrifices? On Episode 143 we are joined by Becca Benjamin of Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle to discuss the legacy of sacrifice in Star Wars

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Oct 4, 2021

Star Wars is filled with deceptions from the Rebel Alliance and the Empire, the light side and the dark side, and everywhere in between. On Episode 142, we discuss the most impactful deceptions in the saga and try to come up with the one deception that had the most repercussions in the Star Wars galaxy. 

We start the show by recapping our experiences at Fan X in Salt Lake City. 

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Sep 12, 2021

Fan X is September 16-18 and Idiot's Array will be represented on four panels at this year's convention. On this Quickdeal, Ryder reveals our panel schedule so you can plan ahead. 

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Aug 23, 2021

The Star Wars galaxy has always been filled with the best villains, whether they are Sith Lords, tactical geniuses, military minds, or evil in their own special way. On Episode 141, we debate and discuss the top villains to create our Idiot's Array. 

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Aug 2, 2021

Many Jedi have made the ultimate sacrifice in order to help those close to them and the galaxy in general. On Episode 140 we take a deep dive into these sacrifices.

-Which sacrifice had the most direct impact?

-Which sacrifice was the easiest to make? 

-Which had the longest lasting effects? 

-What led to these sacrifices? 

Also, Mark talks about sports, Alan and Ryder get formal for the show, and much more!

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Jul 12, 2021

Idiot's Array welcomes Podcast Stardust's Jay Krebs and Dennis Keithly to get our Idiot's Array of the best ship maneuvers in Star Wars. Which maneuvers made it to our bracket? Which ones did we overlook? And most importantly, why did we vote the way we voted? To start the show we all discuss what kind of Star Wars tattoo we would get and where. Strap in and join us for some Star Wars action!

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Jun 28, 2021

"This is not going to go the way you think." On Episode 138 Alan, Mark, and Ryder take part in a civilized discussion to decide which is the most elegant (or at least our favorite) weapon. It's lightsaber vs. lightsaber in this bracket battle to decide the three laser swords that will make up our Idiot's Array. And even we were shocked at how it turned out!

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Jun 7, 2021

"Never underestimate a droid." On Episode 137, Alan, Mark, and Ryder are joined by Dan Z (Coffee With Kenobi host and co-creator), Cory Clubb (CWK co-creator and CWK Pour-Over co-host), and Tom Gross (CWK Pour-Over co-host and Seeking Positivity in the Galaxy) to determine the galaxy's droid champion. We pit droid vs. droid to see who will emerge victorious. We would be honored if you would join us!

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May 24, 2021

There are so many scenes in Star Wars that we have enjoyed watching on screen, but which of those scenes would we like to be a part of? On Episode 136, Mark and Ryder discuss the situations or scenes we would like to experience or witness in person in the Star Wars saga. To start the show, we briefly give the situations in Star Wars we definitely would not like to be in. 

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May 17, 2021

"Your thoughts betray you. I can feel the good in you." On Episode 135, Alan, Mark, and Ryder cover a variety of topics, including The Bad Batch, listener feedback, and some Would You Rather..... questions. 

We end the show with good feelings by sharing positive words of affirmation for each other. You won't want to miss it!

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Apr 26, 2021

What was your entry point into Star Wars? On Episode 134, we discuss how we and other fans entered the Star Wars galaxy, and how one's entry point may influence their outlook on the saga. Later, we also discuss our top 3 moments from The Rise of Skywalker now. Have our favorites changed over the last eighteen months? Our lists also lead to a discussion on mental health. This is an episode you don't want to miss. 

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Apr 12, 2021

"Your overconfidence is your weakness." Pride and hubris contributed to the downfall of the Jedi Order. But the Jedi aren't the only characters in the Star Wars galaxy who let their arrogance get the best of them. On Episode 133, we discuss the repercussions of some of the prideful quotes and situations in Star Wars. No need to evacuate. This is our moment of triumph and we'd love you to join us!

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Mar 22, 2021

With March Madness in full swing, we decided to have our own tournament! On Episode 132, we discuss the characters who were added to the second and third movies of each Star Wars saga trilogy....and we do it tournament style! Who qualified for the tournament? Who would emerge victorious? And are there any upsets along the way? Fill out your bracket and join us for some tournament fun!

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Mar 8, 2021

On Episode 131 we are joined by author Landry Walker to discuss each of our top four deaths in Star Wars. 

-Which deaths affected us the most and why? 

-How did these deaths impact the Star Wars galaxy? 

-Why do we consider our top four deaths the most impactful? 

Don't choke on your aspirations, but do join us for a fun discussion. 

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Feb 22, 2021

Inspired by a listener email, the Idiots discuss what it really means to have balance in the Force. 

-What balance does the Force really need? 

-Before the fall of the Jedi Order, was the Force in balance? 

-Is it necessary to have the existence of the dark side of the Force? 

Alan, Mark, and Ryder also discuss their favorite flavors of ice cream. All of this and much, much more on Episode 130. We would be honored if you would join us!

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Feb 8, 2021

"Communication disruption can only mean one thing...." Alan, Mark, and Ryder respond to listener feedback on Episode 129. 

-How do tracking fobs work in The Mandalorian?

-Are lightsaber battles necessary for all Star Wars

-Thoughts on Luke Skywalker in The Last Jedi

-Which upcoming Star Wars project are we most excited about? 

You asked great questions. We gave idiot answers. And we would be honored if you would join us. 

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Jan 25, 2021

We are one day closer to Adam Lance Garcia's debut appearance on Idiot's Array! On Episode 128 we discuss a wide variety of Star Wars topics. 

-If Adam could work on any Star Wars project what would it be? 

-What is Adam's favorite saga movie and why? 

-Which upcoming Star Wars project is Adam most excited about? 

We cover these topics and much more in this wide-ranging Star Wars conversation!

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Jan 11, 2021

"The life force of your bond, a dyad in the force." Rey and Ben Solo were a dyad in the Force, but what does that really mean? On Episode 127, Alan, Mark, and Ryder discuss: 

-What is a dyad? 

-Is a dyad different than balance in the Force? 

-What other dyads may we have seen in Star Wars

-What are the implications of the Rey and Ben dyad? 

-Were there hints of dyads in the prequel trilogy? 

All of this and much more!

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