Lore Genius
Lore Genius is a podcast where we tackle a huge narrative object in an idiosyncratic order. This season: An learns about Star Wars.
Lore Genius Episode 3.1 – If Kreia Was There It Wouldn’t Have Gone Down Like That
In which we begin to attempt to answer the question “Can Someone Be Cut Off From the Force?” but can’t stop talking about KOTOR II.
Part 2 of this episode is coming out next week!
Media covered in this episode
Luceno, James. Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force. Del Rey Books, 2003. Chapters 15, 23, 26, 29, 31-33, 39-43 STAR WARS Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords with Restored Content Modification (TSLRCM). Obsidian Entertainment / LucasArts, 2005.A note on the schedule
Short episode this week, but we’ll be back next week wit...
Lore Genius Episode 2 – “We Do Not Have to Hand It to Darth Plagius”
In which we answer the question “What Are Midichlorians?”
Media covered in this episode
Wallace, Daniel, and Ian Fullwood. “Unique Crystalline/Electronic Ambulatory Symbiont”. Guide Entry. In The New Essential Guide to Droids, 199. Del Rey Books, 2006. Lewis, Ann Margaret and Helen Keier. “Midi-Chlorian”. Guide Entry. In The New Essential Guide to Alien Species, 201. Del Rey Books, 2006. Plagius, Darth. Daniel Wallace, Editor. “The Science of Creating Life.” Essay. In Book of Sith – Secrets from the Dark Side [Vault Edition], 129–44. becker&mayer!, 2014. Reaves, Michael, and Steve Perry. Medstar II: Jedi Healer: A Clone Wars Novel. Del Rey Books, 2004. “Destiny” & “Sacrifice...Lore Genius Episode 1 – Cut In Half Pretty Bad
In which we answer the question “How does Darth Maul die?”
Media covered in this episode
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Rebels S03E20: “Twin Suns”Saturn’s Letterboxd Fanfic:
Unfurling, consciousness sparkling online, dozens of B1 battle droids came online on the surface of the planet known galatically as Naboo.
The vessel carrying this particular troop ached with foreknowledge.
The banter between the droids already had begun, both one and all – a refracting way of being understood by few flesh sentients.
The B1 leader chirped to the vessel’s n...
Lore Genius Episode 0 – “Are You Positive You Haven’t Seen this Movie?”
Lore Genius Master Timeline – Episode 0
The Mandalorian countless novels Knights of the Old Republic Episode 1: Rise of Skywalker Return of the Jedi Episode 2: Attack of the Clones Episode 3: Return of the Jedi Clone Wars, Solo, countless novels Episode 4: A New Hope Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back Episode 6: Return of the Jedi countless novels Episode 7: Pacific Rim Return of the Jedi Legends…of the Jedi Episode 8: Rogue One Episode 9: Return of the Jedi AndorNext time on Lore Genius: When Does Darth Maul Die?
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace Star Wars Rebels S03E20: “Twin Suns”