Binge Mode: Game of Thrones

Mal and Jason analyze the archetypal villain Darth Vader by exploring his life, lessons, and legacy. They examine the early days of Vader, list eight of the top Darth Vader moments, and award the Medal of Bravery to the iconic character’s creator. Plus: our closing thoughts as we say goodbye to the ‘Star Wars’ franchise … for now. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason celebrate the canonical animated TV series ‘Star Wars Rebels’ by exploring how it presents a newfound perspective, examining the iconic villain Grand Admiral Thrawn, ranking eight of the most essential episodes and arcs from ‘Rebels,’ and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a continuing legacy. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason explore the iconic character of Ahsoka Tano by discussing her history and legacy, examining the Path of the Padawan, listing eight of the top Ahsoka moments, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to Snips’s creator. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason celebrate the canonical animated TV series ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ by exploring its crucial role in expanding the universe, examining Genndy Tartakovsky’s prior microseries, ranking eight of the most essential episodes from ‘The Clone Wars,’ and awarding the Medal of Bravery to the central dynamic of the story. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion

Mal and Jason explore the long history of ‘Star Wars’ video games by sharing their own experiences playing them, examining the rise and fall of LucasArts, ranking the eight most essential characters from various games with The Ringer’s Ben Lindbergh, and awarding the Medal of Bravery to a widely celebrated game. Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Jason Concepcion Guest: Ben Lindbergh