STAR WARS SPECTACULAR 1: The Real Death Star Was The Friends We Made Along The Way

STAR WARS SPECTACULAR 1: The Real Death Star Was The Friends We Made Along The Way

Author: Alex Wade & Andrew Whipple January 4, 2018 Duration: 1:24:00

The question: What did you think about The Last Jedi?

Star Wars is baked into the DNA of this whole project, and as such whenever a new film comes out we HAVE to interrupt our normal programming to do an in-depth talk on the latest film in the franchise. Join us for the first STAR WARS SPECTACULAR in podcast form as we talk at LENGTH about Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).

As always, we discuss lots of stuff and WE CERTAINLY spoil it. This time, discussions include:

  • Star Wars: The Last Jedi
  • Star Wars: The Last Jedi
  • Seriously, oh my god, do not even ponder listening to this if you haven't watched The Last Jedi that's THE WHOLE EPISODE

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Hosted by Alex Wade and Andrew Whipple, The A-Dub Club feels like hanging out in a friend's basement, debating the finer points of the stories and tech that shape our world. Each conversation starts from a place of genuine curiosity, whether they're picking apart the world-building in a cult film, arguing about the societal impact of a new platform, or determining the exact genre of a beloved TV show. You'll hear them wrestle with hypotheticals that are both absurd and surprisingly deep, like whether a magical system needs strict limitations to be satisfying or if humanity might actually benefit from a machine takeover. While the tone is primarily lighthearted and fun, these discussions often veer into unexpectedly thoughtful territory, revealing the deeper ideas embedded in our favorite forms of entertainment. This podcast thrives at the intersection of television, film, emerging technology, and broader cultural trends, treating it all with a mix of reverence and playful skepticism. It's less a formal review and more a spirited, meandering exploration of the things that fascinate them-and likely fascinate you, too. For anyone who's ever lost an hour arguing about fictional rules or real-world innovations, this is your audio home.
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