Episode 072 - Mystic Materials of Star Wars, Part 2: Beskar and Cortosis

07/22/24 • 21 min

This episode continues the series’ ongoing look at mythical and exotic materials in the Star Wars Universe, after exploring the role of kyber crystals last week, but expanding on the use and cultural significance of both beskar (used primarily in the forging of Mandalorian armor) and cortosis (notoriously one of the only materials in the Star Wars setting that can deactivate and counteract a Jedi’s lightsaber). The hosts both review and discuss the depiction of each of these minerals in the Star Wars universe and draw parallels to other materials in other fiction, such as Moria’s mithril. Listen now to learn more!

This episode mentions content from, and may contain spoilers for: Episodes 1 through 9, The Mandalorian, The Clone Wars, Rebels, Tales of the Empire, Ahsoka, Thrawn: Alliances, The Acolyte, Knights of the Old Republic (legends), and The High Republic (phases 1 and 2).

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Episode 071 - Mythic Materials of Star Wars, Part 1: Kyber Crystals

This episode of the first of a two-part series on exotic and mythic materials of Star Wars, this installment investigates the depiction and role played by kyber crystals play in the galaxy far far away. First, the hosts explore the works that explain and show the role of kyber crystals in Star Wars, from the lightsabers of Jedi and Sith to their (mis)use as the primary component of the Death Star’s superlaser. Additionally, this episode compares and contrasts the kyber crystal with the role of other mystical, rare, and ‘magical’ materials and items in other media. Listen today, and join us for the next episode diving in to beskar and cortosis!

This episode mentions content from, and may contain spoilers for: Episodes 1 through 9, The Clones Wars, Rebels, Catalyst, Rogue One, Star Wars (2020 comic run), Andor, Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith (2017 comic run), Fallen Order, Jedi Survivor, Star Wars: Dark Legends, Darth Vader (2020 comic run), Visions Season 2, Shadow of the Sith, and The High Republic (phase 2, minor mention).

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Episode 073 - The Acolyte Season 1: Cracks in the Jedi Foundation (Visual Media Survey, Part 9)

In this episode, our hosts take a look at the most recent visual media series released in the Star Wars Universe: The Acolyte . Connor and Alex provide an overview and investigation of the plot of the series, from the Rashomon -style episodes portraying the events on Brendok, to the way noir mystery influences the first several episodes, to the beautifully choreographed fight scenes spread throughout the season. Further, the hosts dive into the key themes of the series: the increasingly dogmatic depiction of Jedi in the leadup to the era of The Clone Wars, the seductive lure of the Dark Side, and the way the best of intentions can still lead to the worst of outcomes. Listen now to hear a breakdown of the first season of The Acolyte.

This episode mentions content from, and may contain spoilers for: Episodes 1 through 9, The Acolyte, The High Republic (Phases 1 to 3), The Clone Wars, Ahsoka, Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith (2017 comic), Fallen Order, Jedi Survivor, The Mandalorian, and Kenobi.

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