Topic: Princess Leia

3 chapters across the catalog

John's Story Time
Episode 1201 26:57 - 32:17

1201: John's Story Time

Star Wars The Force Awakens Movie Review

A review of Star Wars: The Force Awakens critiques the film for having "too much running" and being a reboot of the original 1977 movie. The review praises the use of practical effects and real dynamite over CGI but notes plot holes and a perceived political subtext. Daisy Ridley's performance is discussed alongside a mention of her appearing "hammered" in a specific interview.

Hispandering
Episode 785 32:58 - 40:14

785: Hispandering

Star Wars Plot Details, Character Deaths, Audience Reaction

The Star Wars discussion continues with specific plot points regarding Han Solo being killed by his son. Dvorak describes the final lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren, questioning the logic of the "Starkiller Base" planet-sized weapon. A humorous reading of an angry chat room message follows, where a listener berates the hosts for ruining the movie experience.

Toxic Speech
Episode 744 1:04:29 - 1:09:12

744: Toxic Speech

Star Wars Episode VII, Hillary Clinton Proxy Theory

A listener theory suggests that Carrie Fisher's return as Princess Leia in the upcoming Star Wars movie is a cultural proxy for Hillary Clinton's presidential run. The December 2015 release date is analyzed as a potential strategic move by Disney. The segment includes various "Obama" themed jingles and donor shout-outs.