Speculation, Fandom & Kicking Ewoks: Star Wars, The Rise of Skywalker

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12/12/19 • 64 min

Join the Tipsy Nerds and their guest and Star Wars expert, CD Tavenor, as they let their fan flags fly over Star Wars and partake in wild speculation about the long-awaited final episode of the saga, the Rise of Skywalker. Each of the Nerds sips a different cocktail this week, from coffee drinks that will soothe the soul to the General, Natalie's ode to General Leia Organa. *No ewoks were harmed in this episode ;-)

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