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Episode 27: Unfortunately, Back to Bajor

This week, Dietrich and Cate dig into the Deep Space Nine episode "The Storyteller" to try to find a shred of common sense and generally come up empty. Does it make sense why a teenage girl is threatening war because of a wobbly river? Does it make sense why a goo cloud menacing an entire village of day players hasn't gotten more attention? Does it make sense why Tony Robbins is the only hope for a village with the worst conflict resolution techniques in history? No, but it's a lot of fun to talk about. The pair discuss gangly teenage love triangles, the dangers of community theater against medical advice, and just how lucky the Bajorans are that Julian didn't get the weird bride offer. You can send questions or comments to maytheforcelivelongandpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 26: Sam The Eagle Night Terrors

This week, Cate and Dietrich dig into Jedi Crash, an absolutely breakneck whirlwind of an episode that sees more happen in the first three minutes than most episodes see in their full run. We settle the landmark case of Anakin V Massive Wall of Fire, debate whether the writers or animators consumed more nose candy during the production, and discuss just how lean Sam The Eagle's roasted flesh would be. In addition, a muppet beatnik lectures the Jedi on hypocrisy, the Chosen One learns that moxie and pluck are no match for extensive internal bleeding, and we learn the restorative powers of goo-based waterboarding. If you have questions or comments you can email us at maytheforcelivelongandpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 25: Zombie Popes and Guilt Stares

This week, Cate and Dietrich sit down to discuss the season one episode "Battle Lines", in which we learn that Benjamin Sisko's one weakness is Catholic guilt. The pair chat about Kira's questionable stress management techniques, Keiko possibly throwing down with Quark to prevent Molly from entering the cutthroat world of estate auctions, and the fact that Dax and O'Brien are so goddamn good at solving problems that it might become narratively annoying. It's an episode that dips into some complicated ideas, including how we embrace or reject the violence that's a part of who we are, the philosophical horror of immortality and war, and just how many ways is Odo going to get yelled at by some alien priests. If you want to contact us, you can do so at maytheforcelivelongandpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

May The 4th Bonus: Peyote-Fueled F*ck Wagon

To celebrate May The 4th, Cate and Dietrich dive into the 2009 film Fanboys, a movie that answers the question, "How uncomfortable do two nerds feel discussing a movie that's aged like cream in a sauna?" They spend time discussing Danny Trejo's beautiful smile, the many layers of the greatest van ever built, and the shockingly poor security at Skywalker Ranch. It's a complicated movie to talk about, bouncing between painfully awkward portrayals of the Star Trek / Star Wars rivalry, a plot that pingpongs wildly between too much subtext and not a single solitary drop, and several scenes that need to be dragged out into the desert and told to look at the stars while we do what has to be done. But it's also something of a miracle, a love letter that's pointed less at Star Wars and more at the joy, friendship, and devotion that this universe has inspired. We hope you all enjoy this monster-length bonus, and that you all have a happy May the 4th! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 24: JamTalk with Cate and Deety

This week, Dietrich reluctantly sits down with Cate to discuss the latest adventures of nobody's favorite Gungan with Gungan Generals. They establish in no uncertain terms which current US policymaker fills the role of Jar Jar of the Senate, they dig deep into the proper jam choices and the unholy plasmid that is sunbutter, and they lament the decision made not to simply incorporate this legendary scene [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iToRAfA-V0s] into the episode. In addition, they discuss the decision not to focus on the complexities of the Obi Wan / Dooku relationship, the ability of cowpigs to keep up with space Harleys, and whether or not Jar Jar is guilty of manslaughter (he absolutely is). You can send questions or comments to maytheforcelivelongandpodcast@gmail.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]