Eye on Canon Podcast (Matthew Neugebauer and Joel Davis)
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| 12 Nov 2024 | Ranking Star Wars | 02:12:25 | |
EP. 136 Saga film rankings have been an essential Star Wars fan pastime, especially since the Prequels came out. It's since expanded and gotten more…complicated(?) now that there are 9 saga films, two (or three) standalones and multiple live-action and animated series. This week we give our current rankings, as well as talk about the practice as an expression of our priorities, likes, dislikes and mindset towards the ever-expanding world of Screen Canon. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 28 Jan 2025 | Legends Lookback: X-Wing Rebel Opposition | 01:25:03 | |
EP. 146 This is RogueLeader standing by. That’s right friends this week Eye on Canon enters into the world of pilots and X-Wings as we do a Legends Lookback with the great X-Wing comic book run and its first arc, Rebel Opposition. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 | The Villains of Star Wars | 02:01:29 | |
EP. 153 Sith. Pirates. Crime bosses. Wannabe Edgelords. Corporatist Oligarchs. Stuffy Imperials. Evereni survivors and their not-so-furry pets. Star Wars has had its variety of villains, each of them embodying different patterns and forces of darkness, pride, selfishness and fear, sometimes with some genuine skepticism of central authority thrown in. This week we dive into the moral underside of the Galaxy Far, Far Away, and uncover what these villains mean for the stories they find themselves in, and the themes their creators are seeking to express. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| 10 Dec 2024 | Analyzing the Galactic Empire Throughout the Years | 01:53:06 | |
EP. 140 The Galactic Empire has been known to represent any and all forms of evil throughout history, but how has Star Wars decided to use such allegory. To analyze this Joel is joined by friend of the show Redleader Antillies to go over the history of this allegory and more. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 11 Feb 2025 | From a Certain Point of View | 01:52:46 | |
EP. 148“What I told you was true, from a certain point of view.” Like Luke, we struggle with the way reality itself is mediated through our own differing perspectives. That's doubly true with dramatized history, and especially fiction, where manipulating perspectives is an integral tool in the storytelling trade. In Star Wars canon, however, we have a sense that there's a pseudo-historical reality playing out on our screens and in our pages. This week we explore the extent to which that is the case, the amount that it isn't, and if that's even a possibility.You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.socialInstagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast NetworkJoin us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGxAudible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 19 Nov 2024 | Should the Jedi be relatable? | 02:04:14 | |
EP. 137 When we were introduced to the Jedi in the original Star Wars, they were surrounded by a legendary, superhuman mystique. The Prequels presented us with a wide range of Jedi characters, but they remained somewhat foreign to modern, especially secular audiences. The Clone Wars and especially the High Republic may have sought to alter this perception, but the question remains: are the Jedi relatable to us? We explore that question this week on the Eye on Canon Podcast. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 14 Jan 2025 | Galactic Identity | 02:08:07 | |
“We are all the Republic!” “The Republic shall be reorganized into the first Galactic Empire, for a safe and secure society!” But is the galaxy, far far away ever a single society? Are they really “all the Republic?” Or do divisions and competing interests override a sense of unity? Was the Empire simply building on what was already there, or was it (ultimately) a futile exercise in unitary state-building? Can theories of pluralism and federalism help us see deeper complexities between these two options? We get political on this Eye on Canon deep-dive, so strap in! Donate to the Pasadena Humane Society's Eaton Fire rescue efforts! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social
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| 08 Apr 2025 | On the Road to Empire | 02:01:29 | |
EP. 155“Too late? For what, the Republic to fall? It already has and you just can't see it. There's no justice, no order but the one that will replace it!” Formally, the Galactic Empire began with Palpatine’s declaration in the Senate and the “reorganization” he promised. But Maul’s biting words to Ahsoka in the Sundari throne room point to a deeper truth: the Republic – and the CIS – had already given way to an authoritarian regime. This week we look at the rise of the Empire: what it looked like, and when it happened.You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.socialInstagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast NetworkJoin us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGxAudible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 04 Mar 2025 | Does a "Golden Age" exist? | 01:51:29 | |
EP. 150 In the hut on Tatooine, Old Ben hearkens back to a time of prosperity and freedom, when the Jedi Knights were the “guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy.” The High Republic publishing initiative shows us this era outright – the name itself says as much, and even the Jedi are literally clad in the golden shimmer of the age. So what’s in a Golden Age? Do they even exist in our real world? If not, why does Star Wars storytelling often revolve around them? This week we traverse this gulf between our real world and the galaxy far, far away…. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| 04 Feb 2025 | Skeleton Crew Lookback | 02:14:16 | |
EP. 147 Shiiiiver me timbers! Man the braces! Other pirate words we don't fully understand and might be made up! Star Wars went full-on treasure adventure in Skeleton Crew, its latest foray into live-action streaming shows. It turned out to be one of the most pleasant surprises in recent years and managed to serve up a hidden treasure we never expected to find: a universally-beloved story from the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Journey with us this week as we look back on this exciting, heart-felt and incredibly well-crafted show! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Guest Dominic Jones https://dominicgjones.substack.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 03 Dec 2024 | Holidays in the Galaxy Far, Far Away | 01:04:38 | |
EP. 139 Early December means we’re right in-between some major holidays in our universe and in the GFFA. Life Day and (American) Thanksgiving are in the rear-view mirror, while Christmas is coming faster than we think! This week we give you a shorter episode all about the holidays in Star Wars, and then let you all watch the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod | |||
| 07 Jan 2025 | Star Wars 2025 Begins | Eye on Canon | 02:33:04 | |
EP. 143 2025 is here! And it promises to be a stellar year for the whole canon of the galaxy far, far away. On the first Eye on Canon episode of the year, we break down everything to look forward to over the next 12 months, from Andor season 2, to Star Wars Celebration Japan, to the looming end of the High Republic Initiative. Oh right-and a party for a certain GOAT of a film that came out 20 years ago! We’ve got you covered. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social
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| 01 Apr 2025 | The Road to Rebellion | 02:06:46 | |
EP. 154It began with the Delegation of 2,000 during the Clone Wars. It continued with the rise of scattered cells of resistance across the galaxy. As the Empire tightened its grip, more star systems, factions, political leaders and militarist groups slipped through its fingers. Ultimately, it coalesced into the Alliance to the Restore the Republic, a full-blown revolutionary movement. Then at the Battles of Scarif and Yavin, it showed the galaxy that the dream of freedom just might come true.You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.socialInstagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast NetworkJoin us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGxAudible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | Just Chattin' Star Wars | 02:06:09 | |
EP. 149 It's the ultimate Week in Star Wars episode! Joel is joined by friend of the show and SWU flagship host Dominic Jones for some good old fashioned Star Wars discussion. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Guest Dominic Jones https://dominicgjones.substack.com/
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| 15 Apr 2025 | The Chosen One and Messiah Figures | 02:03:00 | |
EP. 156Easter is almost upon us, which means it's time to talk about the Chosen One! Hopes and prophecies of an anointed saviour abound both in real-world religions and in the Galaxy Far, Far Away. In this climactic week of the Christian year, we do the ultimate Theology Time and explore messianic tropes in George Lucas's modern-day mythos.You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.socialInstagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast NetworkJoin us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGxAudible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 11 Mar 2025 | Revealing the Mask of Fear | 02:28:25 | |
EP. 151 The Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed kicks off the Reign of Fear trilogy in stunning fashion, giving us all the gripping political drama, guerrilla action and moving character stories it promised, and then some. We chart the journeys of Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, Saw Gerrera and new character Soujen Vak-Nhalis through this brilliantly-written intricate tale that may well become an all-time classic. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
Guests! Daughters of Ferrix Pod / @ferrixpod The Mon Mothma Project: / @mothmanet Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 21 Jan 2025 | Should Star Wars stories be accessible? | 02:11:40 | |
EP. 145 The Disney era of Star Wars has seen an explosion of on-screen content, including a new trilogy, a whole bevy of live-action shows, and animated shows for a wide range of viewers. Add to this a proliferation of a whole new universe of paper canon stories for multiple ages, culminating (so far) in the long-running and highly cumulative High Republic initiative. All these stories aim to both bring in new fans and warm the hearts of long-time lore-seekers, but that balance continues to be a notoriously difficult tightrope to walk. Moreover, shows, books and comics are targeted for younger audiences, some – like the grippingly complex Andor – are clearly meant for more-educated adults, and others seek to hit the bullseye of appealing to everyone. This week we address both the empirical and normative: how widely accessible have Star Wars stories been thus far, and how accessible should they be? You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 24 Dec 2024 | Looking back at 2024 in Star Wars | 02:25:38 | |
EP. 142 The end is nigh! Well, the end of 2024 at least. It was an intriguing, fascinating, “Hansicling” year of Star Wars to say the least. This week we look back on the year that was- what did we love? What did we enjoy? What might have prompted all that vigorous head-scratching? Tune in for the last EOC of the year! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social
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| 17 Dec 2024 | Is The Phantom Menace a Christmas Movie? | 02:05:55 | |
EP. 141 Christmas and Holiday preparations are on everyone’s mind – trees, presents, family dinners! Elf, Die Hard and Doctor Who specials and on our screens. For Star Wars fans who go to church, or work at one, Advent offers a unique time to reflect on themes on the power of prophecy, the meaning of the Galaxy, religious institutions like the Jedi, and the hope of a coming Chosen One to restore the balance of all things. For this special Advent Theology Time, Matthew is joined by Sofia from the Daughters of Ferrix Podcast to answer the age-old question, “Is The Phantom Menace a Christmas movie?” You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Guest! Sofia from the Daughters of Ferrix https://www.youtube.com/@FerrixPod Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||
| 18 Mar 2025 | What is Fandom? | 01:59:19 | |
EP. 152 “Fandom” is a tricky and amorphous concept. We have ideas of what it means, but those might be contradictory or at least distinct. The concept of a “Star Wars fan” raises fascinating questions since our fandom contains many groups within it, partly based on age, gender or other demographics. In a franchise spanning (real world) 48 years and (in-universe) multiple centuries, there are many pockets of groups preferring one era over another, and sometimes one era at the expense of another. This week we break down some of these “camps,” and possibly chart the limits of fandom itself. You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://bsky.app/profile/jid20234.bsky.social
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| 05 Nov 2024 | Election Special: What does democracy need to survive? | 02:00:38 | |
Episode 135 The Prequel Trilogy zeroed in on a specific but important question: what does democracy need to survive? Of course, George Lucas's preferred medium in this case was a cautionary tale, rooted in his concern that “democracies aren't stolen; they're given away.” On the eve of such a pivotal Presidential Election, we look at Lucas's vision of democracy in the Galaxy Far, Far Away, and what we can do to preserve it in our own world.
Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod
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| 26 Nov 2024 | Jedi, the Force, and Normies | 01:58:51 | |
EP. 138 Last week we talked all about the Jedi and their relatability in our own world. This week we follow that right up with some in-universe commentary- the Jedi, and the Force itself, and how “normies” or non-Force-users relate to them. We also dive into some comics news and look at the new Outlaws DLC! You can watch our episodes live every Monday at 5:30 PM PT, 8:30 PM ET at https://www.youtube.com/@Starwarsunderworld/streams Hosted by Matthew Neugebauer https://twitter.com/neug485 and Joel Davis https://twitter.com/Jid2021 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Network Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/xhbXgRuuGx Social Media by Ben Hart The Podcast’s Social Media Instagram and Threads: https://instagram.com/EyeOnCanonPod Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOnCanonPod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eyeoncanon.bsky.social Audible 30-Day Free Trial https://amzn.to/3cfeebq | |||