Deep Dive: Darth Maul

Deep Dive: Darth Maul

Author: SQPN, Inc. March 3, 2026 Duration: 1:11:59

Darth Maul’s legacy isn’t just the double saber—it’s rage, manipulation, and Mandalore’s Darksaber shockwaves. Jeff Haecker, Kathryn Lafrey, and Mike Creavey trace his arc and ask: is revenge the only thing keeping him alive?

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The Bad Batch – Ep. 45: Into the Breach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:34
Nearing the end. Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Jon Koral discuss the ante-penultimate episode of The Bad Batch and discuss the child-warrior Omega, loss of innocence, and the complexity of her role in the story; possi…
The Bad Batch – Ep. 44: Juggernaut [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:27
Juggernaut! Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Ryan Nafziger discuss this action-packed episode, the return of the Batch to warrior form; Omega's heroic sacrifice and her moral calculus; Emerie's moral struggle; and the re…
The Bad Batch – Ep. 40: Bad Territory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:47
Getting answers is never easy for the Bad Batch. Robert King, Kathryn Laffrey, and Thomas Salerno discuss the Batch's negotiations for answers about Omega with frenemy Fennec Shand and Crosshairs search for answers on hi…
The Bad Batch – Ep. 38 & 39: Infiltration & Extraction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:42
Cornered! Thomas Salerno, Jon Koral, and Josh Beeghley discuss this two-parter where the Bad Batch are hunted by their clone brothers. They discuss the themes of loyalty to one another and the Empire; the ethics of follo…
The Bad Batch – Ep. 37: The Return [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:29
Return! Ryan Nafziger, Kathryn Laffrey, and Jon Koral discuss the latest Bad Batch episode and its themes of reconciliation and identity, particularly between Crosshair and Hunter; Omega's role within the team; and how C…
The Bad Batch – Ep. 36: A Different Approach [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:08
Reunited! Kathryn Laffrey, Josh Beeghley, and Ryan Nafziger discuss the 3rd episode of season 4, touching on the themes of loyalty and survival, as well as where the season could go and what characters will return. The p…
The Top Ten Lightsaber Duels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:08
What are the best lightsaber duels in Star Wars? Robert King, Patrick Mason, and Ryan Nafziger debate the top 10, analyzing emotional depth, choreography, and narrative impact acknowledging their personal and culture sig…
The Force and Spirituality: Disciplines of the Force [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:17
Continuing our series on the Force and spirituality, Robert King, Thomas Salerno, and Patrick Mason focus on Jedi disciplines, including similarities to Western monasticism and samurai codes, as well as their concepts of…