18 JUL 2021 · Just a short update on the show!

21 JUN 2021 · Settle in, folks, this one is quite a journey! First, the guys discuss the possible legacy of the sequel trilogy as it relates to the growing adoration of the prequels from the generation who grew up with Episodes 1-3. Will 7-9 be re-evaluated in a decade? We'll see! Then, John takes Jeff to school for the first of a multi-part discussion about the beginning of the leitmotif concept that John Williams used to such great effect in his Star Wars scores. Prepare to be educated!

7 JUN 2021 · The guys look into their crystal ball this time out to discuss what origin stories of some of their favorite characters might look like, along with some non-origin stories that might fill in some gaps that they'd like to see.

24 MAY 2021 · Join us as we discuss what we consider to be truly iconic moments in the Star Wars saga. How long must it take for a moment to become iconic? Tell us what you think!

10 MAY 2021 · This time out, the guys discuss why all "I Love You, I Know"s are NOT created equal, and just why John Williams loves him some perfect fifths in his scores!

26 APR 2021 · This time out, Jeff and John discuss just WHY Vader was so interested in the Millenium Falcon after the battle of Hoth, and whether the answer is the same now as it was in 1980. THEN Jeff quizzes John about his preferred format for listening to the scores.

12 APR 2021 · On this edition of Bantha Banter, the guys discuss Watto's appearance in Attack of the Clones and marvel at the CG acting on display, as well as the live-action acting by Hayden Christensen! Then, they discuss John Williams attempting to incorporate "non-traditional" instruments into his Star Wars scores, and the relative success of each attempt. That's right, we're gettin' Nerdy!!!

29 MAR 2021 · This time around, the guys flip the script a little and talk music FIRST! WHAT??!?! This is madness!!! But somehow they made it work. John waxes on about the use of well-known themes from other Star Wars scores in the music of The Mandalorian, and Jeff lays down on the couch to discuss why the Han Solo cameo at the end of The Rise of Skywalker works for him but not for John. Enjoy!

15 MAR 2021 · This time out, the guys discuss their opinion on the VERY popular and not-at-all divisive sequence from The Last Jedi in which Leia flies from the vastness of space into her ship using the Force! After that lively debate, we take a bit of a left turn and discuss showtunes! Listen and learn!

1 MAR 2021 · This time out the guys decided to talk about some things they LIKE about the prequel trilogy to balance out all the criticism, and it wasn't as hard as you might think! Then, they spend some time discussing the score of Solo: A Star Wars Story and how it measures up against the other terrific Star Wars scores that we've heard. Enjoy!