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    11 Days of Star Wars: 'Rogue One'

    enDecember 16, 2022
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    About this Episode

    It's that time of year where Sam and Tessa tackle one of their favorite franchises for the holiday season! Join them this year as they watch all eleven of the 'Star Wars' films. Today, Jack joins us to talk all things Rogue One. 01:30 - Holidays in the After Times 3:32 - Is Rogue One: A Star Wars Story good? 15:47 - But really, is it good? Deep Dive into Rogue One 01:12:00 - Meanwhile, Somewhere that Isn't Tatooine...Andor, Rebels 01:35:40 - Max Rebo's Retcon Corner 01:38:35 - The Light(er) Side of the Force Our theme song is "Jingle Bells" by Scott Holmes and can be found on https://scottholmesmusic.com/

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