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Prequel Apologetics

Uriel Media
Star Wars
Knights Of the Old Republic II
Revenge Of the Sith
The Mandalorian
Luke Skywalker
Kathleen Kennedy
Lucasfilm
Darth Vader
Death Star
Disney
Star Wars Rebels

The time has come to re-appraise the Star Wars prequels. Were they really all that bad? Join us on a journey of discovery and enlightenment in a galaxy far, far away. . . .

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Luke Skywalker. That is all. prequel.apologetics@gmail.com

This episode was originally released in December 2022 and has been re-uploaded due to automated copyright strike removal.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Fantastic!

    Found this pod through the Jedi Outcast episode. What a great podcast, that could have been eight hours and I still would have been thoroughly entertained the whole way through!

    Hosts have great chemistry, sense of humor and their obviously huge (and very knowledgeable) star wars fans. Highly recommended 👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jml_Ong
    Australiaa year ago
  • Not as advertised

    I came for the Star Wars. Stayed for the Prequel love. Left because of the dogma. These guys consider themselves “alphas.” (I wonder how many women would agree with that. Oh, that would be a “sin”? Uh huh. Ahh…by biological definition, you aren’t alphas.) Meanwhile, they are weak intellectually and cowards emotionally, blindly believing in magic, invisible wizards, and whatever else mommy and daddy told them. Guys, you have a right to believe whatever you want, to be as judgmental as you wish. J... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Darth Ridiculous
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dull opinions and production

    Hours of rambling with little effort at editing or thoughtfully engaging the material. Was just going to delete the podcast from my app but the garbage takes on Andor forced me to write a review

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DannoOno
    United States2 years ago
  • Solo

    I would love to see solo more than anything

    Also I was looking back at episodes that I hadn’t heard and I saw the Brenden is awesome and I laughed that was me!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The real Brenden is awsome
    United States3 years ago
  • Enjoyable content

    I think this podcast is entertaining and has good analysis of Star Wars as a whole I would love some more clone wars episodes though

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scipiothegreatestman
    United States4 years ago

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Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (Part 3)
Q: What is the core message about balance in this segment?
The panel emphasizes that balance is not a simple absence of conflict but a sustained integration of faith, attachment, and restraint within a hostile universe, with Luke ultimately choosing responsibility over bloodthirsty power.

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A conversation-based show re-evaluating Star Wars prequels through the lens of film craft, storytelling, and franchise strategy. Across episodes, hosts balance nostalgia with critical analysis, debating creative choices, character arcs, and the business pressures shaping big-budget sci-fi. Notable moments include praise for standout series and ambitious storytelling, alongside candid critiques of controversial decisions, making it a mix of fan enthusiasm and thoughtful industry insight. The format often blends lively banter with structured debate, appealing to listeners who enjoy deep dives into lore, production design, and franchise-wide impact.

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