The Purrgil Pod

Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord, Episodes 5 & 6

Hunter is taking a quick break this week, so Jessica is joined by the man behind the curtain—The Purrgil Pod's very own editor, Darryl! Darryl wastes absolutely no time coming in hot with a controversial take: Maul: Shadow Lord is the greatest Star Wars show ever made (sorry, Andor fans). The Empire has officially locked down Janix, and a very freckled Lieutenant Blake is here to ruin everyone's day. As Chief Clyice faces a highly suspicious "permanent" transfer, Captain Lawson tries to survive the Imperial Inquisition the only way he knows how—by consuming an absolutely dangerous, unhinged amount of caf. Meanwhile, Two Boots starts to rethink his life (?) choices, and Maul gets a much-needed mechanical knee tune-up after taking a brutal kick to the shin from Uncle Daki. The action hits overdrive in episode six with burning apartments, rooftop escapes, and a classic Indiana Jones-style lightsaber showdown on top of a moving train. When the menacing Inquisitor Marrok finally corners Devon, Maul steps in to save the day, prompting Darryl to officially call his shot: Devon is definitely going to become Maul's new apprentice. Plus, Jessica and Darryl debate the true identity of a mysterious, hooded hologram. Is it Palpatine, or did Vader just step out of the bacta tank? Join us on Facebook: The Purrgil Pod. We are also on Blue Sky and Mastodon. And check out our website! www.ThePurrgilPod.com

Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord Episode 3 and 4

Hunter and Jessica are back to dissect the incredibly dark—literally, turn up your screen contrast—events of Maul: Shadow Lord. Maul is putting on his best "sage advisor" act, hosting a creepy tea ceremony and trying to recruit Devon by bonding over their shared trauma of murdered families and Republic betrayal. Devon isn't having it, utilizing Obi-Wan’s signature backflip to escape his clutches, though Maul makes sure to take his half of the lightsaber back before she runs into the light. Meanwhile, detective Lawson is consuming an unhealthy amount of caf and racking up terrible dad points by abandoning his son Riley’s "space lacrosse" game to deal with a shootout. The hosts also have a laugh at Lawson's drastic workplace conflict resolution skills: when his droid partner, Two Boots, tries to call the Empire for backup, Lawson literally just turns him off. Down in the criminal underworld, a decoy trap goes horribly wrong for Vario, leading Maul to predictably slaughter everyone and take complete control of the Pykes. Hunter and Jessica also break down the epic red-versus-blue lightsaber showdown between Maul and Uncle Daki, where we learn that violently kicking Maul in his robot knee is highly effective. With a menacing Star Destroyer arriving at the end of the episode, the hosts debate which Imperial officer is about to crash the party, prompting Hunter to aggressively nerd-out and remind Jessica that Director Krennic is ISB, not Navy. Join us on Facebook: The Purrgil Pod. We are also on Blue Sky and Mastodon. And check out our website! www.ThePurrgilPod.com

Star Wars Maul Shadow Lord Episode 1 and 2

Hunter and Jessica are diving straight into the gorgeous, neon-soaked, Blade Runner-esque underworld of Janix for the two-part premiere of Maul: Shadow Lord. Everyone’s favorite half-a-Sith is back, proving that surviving being sliced in two just requires a little magical Zabrack stubbornness—and Sam Witwer's incredible voice acting. The hosts break down a surprisingly brutal opening heist, noting that while this might be an animated show, the local droids and getaway cars are getting absolutely shredded. Meanwhile, we meet the local law enforcement: a coffee-chugging, workaholic detective named Lawson who hilariously refers to lightsabers as "laser swords," and his emo droid, Two Boots. As rival syndicate bosses literally break bread and serve up severed banker-droid heads for dinner, Maul swoops in to orchestrate a chaotic prison break. His endgame? Recruiting a young, imprisoned Jedi named Devon to fashion her into the ultimate weapon to take down Darth Sidious. Hunter and Jessica also debate whether Maul and Thrawn would make the ultimate "Batman and Robin of sinisterness" and tease some upcoming Babu Frik LEGO news for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Grab a cup of 18-hour-old stale coffee and tune in! Join us on Facebook: The Purrgil Pod. We are also on Blue Sky and Mastodon. And check out our website! www.ThePurrgilPod.com

Star Wars Andor Season 2, Episode 12 – Finale

Hunter and Jessica have finally reached the end of the road with the Andor Season 2 finale, and it’s a straight shot right into the events of Rogue One. The hosts break down the claustrophobic Coruscant rescue where a spectacularly lethal K-2SO helps create the ultimate "ISB sandwich," putting a permanent "hurt" on Officer Heurt. Meanwhile, Major Partagaz realizes his tyrannical web has finally collapsed, choosing to ironically listen to Nemik's rebel manifesto one last time before making his dark exit. Back on Yavin 4, Cassian’s massive intel dump about the critical phrase "Jedha, Kyber, and Erso" gets a surprisingly underwhelming reaction from Rebel command. The hosts discuss Mon Mothma’s tense Zoom call with a paranoid Saw Gerrera, and hilariously debate whether Bail Organa is secretly shopping on Coruscant for metal bikinis—or just practical claw clips—for a teenage Princess Leia. They also marvel at Cassian’s miraculously fresh Rogue One haircut and his adorable dedication to watering his plants before heading off on a suicide mission to the Ring of Kafrene. Hunter and Jessica try to hold back tears discussing the emotionally devastating final montage, which features Dedra Meero sporting Narkina 5 prison stripes, Krennic admiring his shiny new Death Star, and Bix hiding out on "fake Lothal" with a very surprising baby Andor. Stick around as the hosts map out their upcoming pod schedule, transitioning from a Rogue One rewatch straight into the highly anticipated April release of the Darth Maul: Shadow Lord series. Join us on Facebook: The Purrgil Pod. We are also on Blue Sky and Mastodon. And check out our website! www.ThePurrgilPod.com Thank you, Darryl <3

Star Wars Andor Season 2 Episode 11

Hunter and Jessica are back to break down the penultimate episode of Andor Season 2, and the tables have officially turned! It's a bad day to be Dedra Meero. The hosts revel in her spectacular fall from grace as she finds herself strapped to an interrogation chair, getting threatened by Director Krennic and a rather intimidating drill. Hunter and Jessica debate if Dedra has essentially become the new Syril Karn, desperately craving validation from superiors who frankly couldn't care less. Meanwhile, Cassian, Melshi, and a wonderfully sassy, parade-boasting K2-SO jump into a U-Wing for a high-stakes rescue mission to Coruscant. The hosts try to decode the capital planet's absurdly complex, 5000-level 3D zip codes, and dissect the tense cliffhanger ending where the rebels and the ISB finally collide at a safe house with radios buried deep in its concrete. Plus, stick around for a quick tangent on Darth Maul's robotic "plastic surgery" ahead of the new Shadow Lord show, and hear Jessica's passionate, survey-fueled campaign to get a wing named after herself at the upcoming Star Wars Saga Museum. Join us on Facebook: The Purrgil Pod. We are also on Blue Sky and Mastodon. And check out our website! www.ThePurrgilPod.com