Who Shot First? A Star Wars Controversy Podcast
A podcast about all of the different Controversies in Star Wars. Now in one Place! Alex does the research and surprises Ethan with the knowledge. Remember, remain respectful and listen to both sides. We are not here to change your mind, we are here to humanize both sides of the argument and hopefully we can see the value in both sides. Got any new info or ideas? Let us know! @whoshot1swpod and whoshotfirstswpod@gmail.com
33 - Tusken Representation In The Book of Boba Fett #SWPD2022
Happy Star Wars Podcast Day! We are back with another topical episode about the representation of the Tusken Tribesmen on Tatooine in The Book of Boba Fett. Ethan And Alex talk about how the Tuskens get humanized from their earlier interpretations, how they are obviously representative of Native Americans and how they are discarded when they no longer served the plot. Is this acceptable? Is being better but not great good enough? All these questions and more on this weeks episode.
We are celebrating Star Wars Podcast Day 2022! In honor of the first Star W...
32 - Star Wars Eclipse and Quantic Dream
We Stand with the LGTBQ+ Star Wars fandom. On today's episode Ethan and Alex talk about the first High Republic era game to be made is given to a studio with a plethora of issues. We talk about the accusations of Bigotry, Racism and Sexism. We then talk about how Disney continues to fail it's most marginalized fans as they refuse to take stands about important issues.
Here are the links to the articles that we used in the episode.
https://screenrant.com/star-wars-eclipse-quantic-dream-david-cage-bad/
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2018-01...
31 - Finn's Portrayal in The Force Awakens
On today's episode, Alex and Ethan take a deep dive into the subtle microaggressions that were put on the character of Finn in The Force Awakens that might not have been seen by non-people of color. We are 2 white men talking about the problems with the portrayal of People of Color in the Star Wars Universe. We by no means speak for people or color. These are our own perceptions and would like to elevate other voices so that they may be heard.
Here are the links to the powerful articles we used in t...
30 - The Marketing of Finn in TFA
We are back after a short break with a new release schedule of once a month. On today's episode, Alex, Ethan and Sarah welcome Chris Ryons of Broaxium to talk about the false marketing of Finn to the African American Community for The Force Awakens. Was it a bait and switch? A bait and wait? Was Finn ever given the opportunity that was shown in the trailers? Find out all this and more on episode!.
29 - Ewoks
On today's episode, Alex and Sarah talk about the lighter controversy of are the Ewoks good or bad? Are they beneficial to Return of the Jedi or simply a marketing device to sell toys?
28 - Clone Wars Domestic Abuse Arc
Today we talk about the issue of domestic abuse representation in The Clone Wars. Rush Clovis hits on Padme and brings out all of the jealousy and anger from Anakin leading to a confrontation. Is this appropriate for children? Did they do it well? Correspondent Sarah returns to talk about this issue and bring new ideas to light.
27 - Unwhitewash The Bad Batch
#UnwhitewastTBB
On today's episode we welcome Andrés from @SithtyMinutes to talk about the current controversy surrounding The Bad Batch tv show. Why do clones of a Maori man look like white people? Why does a white man voice people of color? Why is the one character that is voiced by a Jewish woman shows all the subtle signs of antisemitism? All this and much more where we called in the whole crew of Alex, Ethan and Correspondent Sarah.
Check out this carrd made by tumbler user Clonehub UnwhitewashTBB.
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Bad Batch Reaction 15 - Return to Kamino
Alex flies solo on this reaction to the newest Bad Batch episode where we see an end to the Clone Wars Kamino era and dig the hole a little deeper with the Unwhitewashing The Bad Batch.
26 - The Anidala Relationship
TW: Domestic Abuse
On today's episode, correspondent Sarah Returns to help us dissect the romantic/toxic relationship of Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala. We talk about all things from does Anakin Gaslight Padme, does he abuse her or is it all just a tragic love story. We even discuss the fan theory of Padme being under the Jedi Mind Trick.
Links from the podcast
https://padawanlost.tumblr.com/
https://problemsacrossthestars.wordpress.com/
https://www.inverse.com/article/22510-anakin-skywalker-love-dark-side-padm-amidala-star-wars-prequels
https://insidethemagic.net/2019/12...
Bad Batch Reaction 14 - War Mantle
Ethan returns to talk about the latest episode of The Bad Batch and how it keeps having problems with timelines. Also stick around until the end for a Special announcement about one of our upcoming episodes!!
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