Last week we talked about the Hero's Journey... but what is that anyway? And how does it apply to Star Wars? Join us as we continue our conversation with John Bucher, the executive director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, as we explore the connections between classic mythology and our favorite stories.

S02E25: Hurriedly Hyping the Hero's Journey with John Bucher

This week we begin our conversation with John Bucher, the executive director of the Joseph Campbell Foundation, and explore the deep connections between mythology and Star Wars. It gets a touch deep... but you won't want to MYTH it!

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S02E34: Manically Matriculating on Mythology with John Bucher

BONUS EPISODE: Maybe this should be Episode 19 1/2, but since when did Star Wars fans care about episode numbers aligning chronologically? Anyway... I didn't have my hands on our discussion of Andor Season 2 episodes 7-9 while on the road last week, so in this bonus episode, we go BACK to that conversation and wrap it up.

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S02E23: Part Two: Anxiously Analyzing Andor Season 2, Act 3

Happy (Real?) Star Wars Day! As we celebrate the 48th anniversary of Star Wars, let's sit back, grab some caf (with apologies to CWK), and reflect on the past, present, and future of our beloved story.

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S02E22: Right-Away Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future

Rebellions are built on prequels that cast the story in a new light... and we got that and then some! Come hear Bob, Ben, and Phil's final thoughts on Andor Season 2, and how they lead into both Rogue One and A New Hope.

S02E21: Part 2: Affirmingly Analyzing Andor Season 2, Arc 4

It's a wrap on quite possibly the finest Star War ever. Join Bob, Ben, and Phil in breaking down the grand finale and segueing right into Rogue One. We have friends everywhere... so come join us!

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S02E20: Affirmingly Analyzing Andor Season 2, Arc 4

Aren't you a little long for a 15 minute Star Wars podcast? Yes, but... we have a LOT to talk about with these three episodes. Find out what Ben, Phil, and Bob thought about the Ghorman Massacre, then come back for the rest of the discussion on our next episode!

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S02E19: Anxiously Analyzing Andor Season 2, Act 3

We're back to Ghorman with more reflection on episodes 4-6. Join Bob, Ben, and Phil for more thoughts on this excellent arc. And get a brief sneak peek at Bob's reaction to the THIRD arc!

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S02E18: Part Two: Adroitly Analyzing Andor Season 2, Arc 2

Ghor darn it! We had so much to say about episodes 4-6 that we couldn't cram it into one episode. So this is part one... look for part two later this week! Meanwhile, enjoy some reflections and critique on the second arc of Season 2 from Bob, Phil, and Ben.

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S02E17: Adroitly Analyzing Andor Season 2, Arc 2

May the Fourth Be With You! It's May 4, 2025, and Short for a Stormtrooper is one year old today! Let's take 15 minutes to recap, reflect, and celebrate!

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S02E16: Speedily Celebrating Our First Anniversary!

It's another Star Wars podcast... only this time, it's only 15 minutes long! Just long enough to clean your kitchen!

Join Bob Gerard, learning geek and OG Star Wars fan, as he explores the galaxy far, far away... and makes it just a little bit cleaner.

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