97: Dark Force Rising Pt. 2 (Ch. 11 - 21)

It is <em>all happening</em> this week: Han reverts to a flustered school boy in the face of Corellian local legend. Luke gets a new teacher, and the vibes are more off than ever before. Leia connects with her dad's favorite slave race. And Mara Jade finds herself compelled to help a boy she just.... GRRR... she hates him!!!</p> Has Star Wars ever been this good? </p> NEXT TIME: Dark Force Rising Ch. 22 - 29</p> <em>Hosted by Rob Zacny (<a href="https://twitter.com/robzacny">@RobZacny</a>)</em> <em>Featuring Alicia Acampora (<a href="https://twitter.com/ali_west">@ali_west</a>), Austin Walker (<a href="https://twitter.com/austin_walker">@austin_walker</a>), and Natalie Watson (<a href="https://twitter.com/nataliewatson">@nataliewatson</a>)</em></p> <em>Produced by Ricardo Contreras (<a href="https://twitter.com/a_cado_appears">@a_cado_appears</a>)</em></p> <em>Music by Jack de Quidt (<a href="https://twitter.com/notquitereal">@notquitereal)</a></em></p> <em>Cover art by Xeecee (<a href="https://twitter.com/xeeceevevo">@xeeceevevo</a>)</em></p>

02:50:42

96: Dark Force Rising Pt. 1 (Ch. 1 - 10)

There's good news and then there's great news. Good news is stuff like "Within a few chapters, we meet an entirely new sort of weirdo in Dark Force Rising." Good news is "In these chapters we realize that Luke and Lando have impeccable chemistry." Good news is the phrase "Senator Palpatine's Advisor." Great news? Well. Great news is: "Natalie Watson has returned to the podcast.</p> Next Time:  Dark Force Rising (Chapters 11 - 21)</p> Show Notes</p> </p> <a href="https://youtu.be/2ESRt5w8Q3w">Jason Alexander Passes the Mafia Test</a></p> <em>Hosted by Rob Zacny (<a href="https://twitter.com/robzacny">@RobZacny</a>)</em> <em>Featuring Alicia Acampora (<a href="https://twitter.com/ali_west">@ali_west</a>), Austin Walker (<a href="https://twitter.com/austin_walker">@austin_walker</a>), and Natalie Watson (<a href="https://twitter.com/nataliewatson">@nataliewatson</a>)</em></p> <em>Produced by Ricardo Contreras (<a href="https://twitter.com/a_cado_appears">@a_cado_appears</a>)</em></p> <em>Music by Jack de Quidt (<a href="https://twitter.com/notquitereal">@notquitereal)</a></em></p> <em>Cover art by Xeecee (<a href="https://twitter.com/xeeceevevo">@xeeceevevo</a>)</em></p>  </p>  </p>

03:01:38

95: Heir to the Empire Pt. 3 (Ch. 23 - 32)

A flailing republic. A re-emerging imperial armada. A dark jedi, eager to corrupt the next generation of force users. All of it pales in comparison to the most pressing crisis of of the year 9 ABY: The most awkward and stressful dinner party of all time.</p> Step aside Luke and Mara. Take a pause, Han Solo. Leia, we'll come back to you and your Wookiee drama in a second. Admiral who? Coudln't care less. Because right now--and forever--it's Karrde time baby.</p> Next time: TBD, we'll announce on socials!</p> Show Notes</p> </p> <em>Hosted by Rob Zacny (<a href="https://twitter.com/robzacny">@RobZacny</a>)</em> <em>Featuring Alicia Acampora (<a href="https://twitter.com/ali_west">@ali_west</a>), Austin Walker (<a href="https://twitter.com/austin_walker">@austin_walker</a>), and Natalie Watson (<a href="https://twitter.com/nataliewatson">@nataliewatson</a>)</em></p> <em>Produced by Ricardo Contreras (<a href="https://twitter.com/a_cado_appears">@a_cado_appears</a>)</em></p> <em>Music by Jack de Quidt (<a href="https://twitter.com/notquitereal">@notquitereal)</a></em></p> <em>Cover art by Xeecee (<a href="https://twitter.com/xeeceevevo">@xeeceevevo</a>)</em></p>

02:24:01

AMCA 94 - Heir to the Empire 2 (Ch. 11-22)

Our coverage continues on Timothy Zahn's <em>Heir to the Empire</em>, deeper into Thrawn's devious web of manipulation and galactic dominance. How do our trio of heroes fare, divided across the galaxy, facing down their own unique conflicts? Well, uhhh unfortunately kinda sauceless! And don't even get us started on the dinner plans!! Or, well, we do get started and talk about it at length--that's podcasting, baby!! And for those at home who hoped we'd listen to the audio books for more context: you're in luck! Did we fix our pronounciation of names as a result? Sure didn't!!</p> Oh, and we also chat a little bit about <em>Star Wars: Outlaws</em>!</p>  </p> NEXT TIME: Heir to the Empire Chapters 23-32</p> <em>Hosted by Rob Zacny (<a href="https://twitter.com/robzacny">@RobZacny</a>)</em> <em>Featuring Alicia Acampora (<a href="https://twitter.com/ali_west">@ali_west</a>), Austin Walker (<a href="https://twitter.com/austin_walker">@austin_walker</a>), and Natalie Watson (<a href="https://twitter.com/nataliewatson">@nataliewatson</a>)</em></p> <em>Produced by Ricardo Contreras (<a href="https://twitter.com/a_cado_appears">@a_cado_appears</a>)</em></p> <em>Music by Jack de Quidt (<a href="https://twitter.com/notquitereal">@notquitereal)</a></em></p> <em>Cover art by Xeecee (<a href="https://twitter.com/xeeceevevo">@xeeceevevo</a>)</em></p> <em>A More Civilized Age is an ad-free, listener supported podcast. If you like what we do, you can support us over at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/civilized">www.patreon.com/civilized</a> to hear Q&As and more. Remember to send your questions into amorecivilizedage AT gmail DOT com.</em></p>  </p>

02:33:37

93: Heir to the Empire Pt. 1 (Ch. 1 - 10)

PIVOT!</p> With Natalie on a short medical leave, the crew here at AMCA has made a decision. We've revisited your requests for what non-mainline content we could cover and decided to cover the second place candidate for what became our KOTOR series.</p> That's right: It's THRAWN TIME baby! (That's his catchphrase, right?) So join us as we kick off our run through the Timothy Zahn trilogy that ushered in the old EU. First up: A depressed Luke, a galactic government that fits in a high school classroom, an Alien with a cat-lizard boa, and a new (well, old) take on the Clone Wars.</p> NEXT TIME: Heir to the Empire Chapters 11-22</p> Show Notes</p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> </p> <em>Hosted by Rob Zacny (<a href="https://twitter.com/robzacny">@RobZacny</a>)</em> <em>Featuring Alicia Acampora (<a href="https://twitter.com/ali_west">@ali_west</a>), Austin Walker (<a href="https://twitter.com/austin_walker">@austin_walker</a>), and Natalie Watson (<a href="https://twitter.com/nataliewatson">@nataliewatson</a>)</em></p> <em>Produced by Ricardo Contreras (<a href="https://twitter.com/a_cado_appears">@a_cado_appears</a>)</em></p> <em>Music by Jack de Quidt (<a href="https://twitter.com/notquitereal">@notquitereal)</a></em></p> <em>Cover art by Xeecee (<a href="https://twitter.com/xeeceevevo">@xeeceevevo</a>)</em></p>  </p>

03:16:49

92: The Wynkahthu Job, An Inside Man, and Visions and Voices (Rebels 46 - 48)

Have three episodes ever more represented the breadth of Rebels than this set? The Wynkahthu Job is a one-off, Ohnaka-driven heist story that retreads old ground, but stuns visually. An Inside Man gives us new angles on Imperial power and control, and gives Thrawn (and Lars Mikkelsen) scene-stealing material. And Visions and Voices returns to some Clone Wars material to mixed, but intriguing, results.    <em>Hosted by Rob Zacny (<a href="https://twitter.com/robzacny">@RobZacny</a>)</em> <em>Featuring Alicia Acampora (<a href="https://twitter.com/ali_west">@ali_west</a>), Austin Walker (<a href="https://twitter.com/austin_walker">@austin_walker</a>), and Natalie Watson (<a href="https://twitter.com/nataliewatson">@nataliewatson</a>)</em></p> <em>Produced by Ricardo Contreras (<a href="https://twitter.com/a_cado_appears">@a_cado_appears</a>)</em></p> <em>Music by Jack de Quidt (<a href="https://twitter.com/notquitereal">@notquitereal)</a></em></p> <em>Cover art by Xeecee (<a href="https://twitter.com/xeeceevevo">@xeeceevevo</a>)</em></p>

01:31:23

91: The Last Battle, Imperial Supercommandos, and Iron Squadron (Rebels 43 - 45)

You know what was great? Those battle droids. The hijinks they got up to. The little gags they'd do. Their super serious boss... Sometimes I miss those guys.  </p> What's that? You'll make me a deal? I can visit them again? But in exchange, I'll have to sit through another episode about precocious children getting up to hijinks (bad version)? Well... You drive a hard bargain, Mr. Filoni, but it's a deal.</p> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/civilized"><em>Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized!</em></a></p> NEXT TIME: "The Wynkahthu Job," "An Inside Man," and "Visions and Voices"</p> Show Notes</p> </p> </p> <em>Hosted by Rob Zacny (<a href="https://twitter.com/robzacny">@RobZacny</a>)</em> <em>Featuring Alicia Acampora (<a href="https://twitter.com/ali_west">@ali_west</a>), Austin Walker (<a href="https://twitter.com/austin_walker">@austin_walker</a>), and Natalie Watson (<a href="https://twitter.com/nataliewatson">@nataliewatson</a>)</em></p> <em>Produced by Ricardo Contreras (<a href="https://twitter.com/a_cado_appears">@a_cado_appears</a>)</em></p> <em>Music by Jack de Quidt (<a href="https://twitter.com/notquitereal">@notquitereal)</a></em></p> <em>Cover art by Xeecee (<a href="https://twitter.com/xeeceevevo">@xeeceevevo</a>)</em></p>  </p>  </p>

02:00:41

90: The Holocrons of Fate, The Antilles Extraction, and Hera's Heroes (Rebels 40 - 42)

Rebels season 3 is in full swing. How can you tell? Well, first of all, Uncle Maul is back and he's leading Ezra (and his collection of holocrons) closer to the dark side. And Hera once again shows out, with a killer episode that brings us closer into contact with emerging season villain Admiral Thrawn. And... well... We've got another crack at a Sabine episode. Maybe this time we'll learn something about her, or how she relates to others, or what her past is, or... anything at all. Maybe? Please?</p> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/civilized"><em>Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized!</em></a></p> NEXT TIME: The Last Battle, Imperial Supercommandos, and Iron Squadron</p> Show Notes</p> <a class="anchor_af404b anchorUnderlineOnHover_af404b embedTitleLink_ad0b71 embedLink_ad0b71 embedTitle_ad0b71" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ9cCxFiEDs" rel="noopener" tabindex="0" target="_blank">RIC-1200 Droids | SW Clone Wars & Rebels</a>   <em></em> <em></em> <em></em>   <em>Hosted by Rob Zacny (<a href="https://twitter.com/robzacny">@RobZacny</a>)</em> <em>Featuring Alicia Acampora (<a href="https://twitter.com/ali_west">@ali_west</a>), Austin Walker (<a href="https://twitter.com/austin_walker">@austin_walker</a>), and Natalie Watson (<a href="https://twitter.com/nataliewatson">@nataliewatson</a>)</em></p> <em>Produced by Ricardo Contreras (<a href="https://twitter.com/a_cado_appears">@a_cado_appears</a>)</em></p> <em>Music by Jack de Quidt (<a href="https://twitter.com/notquitereal">@notquitereal)</a></em></p> <em>Cover art by Xeecee (<a href="https://twitter.com/xeeceevevo">@xeeceevevo</a>)</em></p>  </p>

03:16:09

89: Steps Into Shadow (Rebels 38 & 39)

Welcome to Star Wars: Rebels season 3! In this pair of episodes, we dig into how the ghost crew has changed after the dramatic end to last season. With Kanan absent to work through his own new reality, Ezra gets the change to lead a mission and goes through some familiar... growing pains... with a dark sided twist. But hey, Y-wings!! Freaky new force sensitive guy! It's all fun and games here!</p> And in case you were wondering if we were going to tackle The Acolyte while it's running, we've got an episode on the first half over on our patreon! </p> NEXT TIME: The Holocrons of Fate, The Antilles Extraction, and Hera's Heroes</p> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/civilized"><em>Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized!</em></a></p> <em>Hosted by Rob Zacny (<a href="https://twitter.com/robzacny">@RobZacny</a>)</em></p> <em>Featuring Alicia Acampora (<a href="https://twitter.com/ali_west">@ali_west</a>), Austin Walker (<a href="https://twitter.com/austin_walker">@austin_walker</a>), and Natalie Watson (<a href="https://twitter.com/nataliewatson">@nataliewatson</a>)</em></p> <em>Produced by Ricardo Contreras (<a href="https://twitter.com/a_cado_appears">@a_cado_appears</a>)</em></p> <em>Music by Jack de Quidt (<a href="https://twitter.com/notquitereal">@notquitereal)</a></em></p> <em>Cover art by Xeecee (<a href="https://twitter.com/xeeceevevo">@xeeceevevo</a>)</em></p>

02:12:46

88: Twilight of the Apprentice (Rebels 36 & 37)

Finally, we've made it: to Malachor, to the Rebels season 2 finale, to the face-to-face showdown between... well... That's the thing, isn't it. If this had <em>only </em>been a faceoff between Kanan, Ezra, Ahsoka and the Inquisitors who have been pursuing them all season, it would've been a pretty great season finale. But it's more than that, much, much more. </p> NEXT TIME: Steps into Shadow Pt. 1 & 2</p> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/civilized"><em>Support the show by going to Patreon.com/civilized!</em></a></p> <em>Hosted by Rob Zacny (<a href="https://twitter.com/robzacny">@RobZacny</a>)</em></p> <em>Featuring Alicia Acampora (<a href="https://twitter.com/ali_west">@ali_west</a>), Austin Walker (<a href="https://twitter.com/austin_walker">@austin_walker</a>), and Natalie Watson (<a href="https://twitter.com/nataliewatson">@nataliewatson</a>)</em></p> <em>Produced by Ricardo Contreras (<a href="https://twitter.com/a_cado_appears">@a_cado_appears</a>)</em></p> <em>Music by Jack de Quidt (<a href="https://twitter.com/notquitereal">@notquitereal)</a></em></p> <em>Cover art by Xeecee (<a href="https://twitter.com/xeeceevevo">@xeeceevevo</a>)</em></p>  </p>

02:21:13