Jackson gives Ryan his first glimpse of what is known colloquially as "The Old Republic". These are the origins created by Tom Veitch that will go on to inspire many more stories. Here we analyze the questionably morality of Jedi Master Thon and the teaching methods Jedi Masters seem to enjoy using. Also, will Jackson be able to stop thinking about Nomi Sunrider's outfit enough to focus on the episode?

Content Covered:
Comic Book:
- Tales of the Jedi (1993) Issues 1-6

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Comic Bools:
- Tales of the Jedi: The Freedon Naad Uprising
- Tales of the Jedi: Dark Lords of the Sith

Video Games:
- The Super Star Wars trilogy (SNES)
- X-Wing and TIE Fighter (PC)
- Rebel Assault (PC)

Ryan and Jackson finally reach the end of the pretty much entirely skippable Star Wars video games, and the beginning of non-skippable comic books. Dark Horse takes the reigns with Tom Veitch and Cam Kennedy's Dark Empire story. Is this a better vision for the post Return of the Jedi Star Wars world than what Zhan had invented? Spoilers... We don't think so...

Content Covered:
- Comics: Dark Empire (Issues 1-6)
- Video Games: Star Wars (1991 NES), The Empire Strikes Back (1991 NES)

Next Time
- Comics: Tales of the Jedi (Issues 1-5)

Let's go! The birth of the Star Wars EU and the grandfather of it all, Timothy Zahn are the main topics of discussion today. Does hot chocolate break your immersion of the Star Wars universe? Is Thrawn actually smart? Ryan and Jackson love talking about this fun ass book.

Content Covered:
Book - Heir to the Empire (1991)
Board Games - Escape From the Death Star, The Lightsaber Dueling Kit

Next Time:
Video Games - Star Wars (1991 NES), The Empire Strikes Back (1991 NES)
Comics - Dark Empire Issues 1-6 (1991 Dark Horse)

The fellas dive into the world of late 80's Star Wars gaming. This is definitely an era where the table-top has a lot more to offer us than the digital world. Since the fellas are sick of Ewoks, it felt good to get fully away from Ewok content and not talk about them at all. Also remember when Vader turned into a scorpion?

Content Covered:
- Video Game: Star Wars (1987)
- Board Games: The Roleplaying Game, Assault on Hoth

Next Time:
- Book: Heir to the Empire!!!
- Board Games: Escape from the Death Star, Lightsaber Dueling Kit

Finally the end of these droids and Ewoks for now. Testing the limits of Star Wars patience here. I know some people have a fond place in their heart for this Ewoks movie, but spoiler alert... We didn't love it. I'd recommend anyone who hasn't watched this content just listen to us talk about it instead.

Content Covered:

- TV Movie: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)
- TV Special: Droids: The Great Heep

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- Board Games:
Assault on Hoth
The Star Wars Roleplaying Game
- Video Games:
Star Wars (1987)

Home stretch of Ewok content! We're watching the... barely discussed cartoons from the mid-80's that would be Lucasfilm's first foray into animated television. Both fellas were surprised which cartoon came out on top in their opinion. Have you ever gotten in trouble for playing drop the sack? That was something we could both relate too.

Content Covered:
- TV Shows: Droids (Ep 1. "The White Witch"/Ep. 4 "A Race to the Finish")
Ewoks (Ep 1. "The Cries of the Trees"/Ep. 13 "Asha")

Next Time:
- TV Movie: Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (1985)
- TV Special: Droids: The Great Heep

Star Wars! Right? Star Wars? With Burl Ives? And goats and chickens? Jackson is realizing this method might be an interesting novelty but not necessarily the best way to make Ryan fall in love with Star Wars. This TV movie is pretty interesting on a historical level if not an entertainment one. But hey, we found it pretty entertaining. IT EATS TICKLES!!!!

Content Covered:
- TV Movie: Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984)
- Book: A Guide to the Star Wars Universe (1984 Reference Book)

Next Time:
- TV Shows: Droids (Ep 1. "The White Witch"/Ep. 4 "A Race to the Finish")
Ewoks (Ep 1. "The Cries of the Trees"/Ep. 13 "Asha")

Now that the original trilogy is behind us, where do we go from here? Well the answer is Ewoks for a while. We touch on it here but it's gonna get... to be too much. But hey, there are some awesome behind the scenes things to talk about in this episode. Also Jackson tries hard to remember the name of his elementary school nurse who introduced him to Star Wars Miniatures.

Content Covered:
- TV Special: Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983 Documentary)
- Books: The Art of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, Return of the Jedi Sketchbook, The Adventures of Teebo: A Tale of Magic and Suspense
- Video Games: Star Wars Jedi Arena (1983 Atari 2600), Star Wars: The Arcade Game, Star Wars Return of the Jedi Death Star Battle (1984 Atari 2600)

Next Time:
- TV Movie: Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure (1984)
-Book: A Guide to the Star Wars Universe (1984 Reference Book)