The title may be a little on the nose, but what else could it be? This week, Zach and Ben finally dig in to the newest addition to the Star Wars TV family, The Mandalorian, and there's a lot to love about this series. They talk their favorite episodes of the season, the greatness of the characters created, and how the show can move forward from here. Get your Mando fix and download today!

The boys promised Matt Fezatte that he would get his chance to talk about The Rise of Skywalker on the show, so they couldn't move on from the newest Star Wars film without getting Matt on the show! Their most frequent guest discusses his favorite pieces of the final chapter, and the trouble spots that crop up along the way. PLUS, a special announcement about the future of the show! The discussion has only just begun, download today!

The final piece of the Skywalker Saga has been unleashed, and your favorite Star Wars fans (Zach & Ben) have arrived to break down their initial thoughts on the themes, the characters, and the puzzles that The Rise of Skywalker brought to the table. Is the house divided once again, or can the boys find a common ground on J.J.'s last effort? Find out and download today!

Days before the Skywalker saga ends, Ben and Zach take a shot at predicting what they could be seeing from The Rise of Skywalker by using Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey framework. Rey's story - and possibly Finn's - are fitting into this legend quite nicely, so this could be the key to shaping your expectations. If you plan on going in to TROS as spoiler-free as possible, then you might want to steer clear until after you've seen the film, but if you're ready to get hyped for the film with as educated of a guess as the boys can make, then download today!

Zach and Ben come together again to discuss Ben's latest discovery about a piece of The Last Jedi that has received perhaps the most negative feedback. Even two years later, this film continues to draw the focus of the fanbase, and the guys discuss what could be the most important thread that binds the Star Wars galaxy together. There's also a bit of reaction to Jedi: Fallen Order, and, of course, what we've seen so far of The Mandalorian. A little bit of everything, just a few weeks away from the final chapter of the Skywalker Saga! Download today!

HEADS UP: This episode was recorded before the release of Disney+ and The Mandalorian, as well as the announcement of David Benniof and D.B. Weiss leaving their Star Wars project.

The boys (and Matt Fezatte!) are back again with their first batch of predictions for not only The Rise of Skywalker, but for the future of Lucasfilm. What will we see? What would you like to see? Email newjediarchives@gmail.com with your predictions and we'll go over everything before the release of the film. Strap yourselves in for another jump to lightspeed with The New Jedi Archives! Download today!

IT'S FINALLY HERE! Episode 50 of the show has arrived, with the biggest topic the boys have ever covered making its return! Zach and Ben are joined once again by their good friend Matt to expand on the nature of the Force, their favorite uses of the Force, and whether the Chosen One prophecy can even be possible knowing what we now know. It's a celebration that will be long remembered, download today!

Zach and Ben continue their journey through the newest installments in the Skywalker Saga this week, this time shifting the conversation to the characters in this new breed. Is Finn really a hero now? How similar to Anakin has Kylo Ren become? Which Last Jedi character is the favorite of the hosts? Find out and download today!

The New Jedi Archives is a comprehensive look at the Star Wars saga during all of its eras. Zach Hagenbucher is a fan from the very end of the Original Trilogy generation, and Ben Schultz is very much a part of that generation. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!

Leave us feedback by calling our voicemail number at (805) 328-3966 or e-mail newjediarchives@gmail.com for a chance at a set of 23k gold cards made to promote the Special Editions of the Original Trilogy and Shadows of the Empire!

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In 1977, we got A New Hope. In 1999, we got the start of A New Context. In 2015, we got A New Breed of Star Wars films and characters, and this week, Ben and Zach start their conversation about that new breed. The boys watched Episodes VII and VIII back to back to see how they fit together, both with each other and with the larger Star Wars mythos. If you've been struggling with appreciating the new Star Wars films, this is the set of podcasts for you. Start by downloading today, and come back in two weeks for Part 2!

Darth Vader has always been the villain you love to hate, but there are many in the Star Wars fan community who have never hated him at all. As long as Star Wars has existed, this icon of evil has towered over it, but the reality and the ramifications of his actions seem to go unnoticed. Is it right to buy a T-shirt with the man behind the genocide of the Jedi on the front? Well, it just might be ok, and Ben and Zach are here to talk about why. It's a winding conversation that goes off the rails on occasion, but there's plenty to love in this edition of NJA. Download today!

After their longest hiatus in history, Zach & Ben have RETURNED! They've brought a session recorded at Fire & Ice 2019, and it's one of their most difficult tasks to date, picking apart the Holy Trinity of Star Wars films. Despite the incredible reputation of this Big Bang of popular culture, these films are not perfect, and the boys try to step outside their bubbles to see how these films could be even better than they are. See if you agree, download today!

The New Jedi Archives is a comprehensive look at the Star Wars saga during all of its eras. Zach Hagenbucher is a fan from the very end of the Original Trilogy generation, and Ben Schultz is very much a part of that generation. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!

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It's the first in a series of episodes for Zach and Ben digging deep on the best - and the worst - of the original six Star Wars films overseen by the great creator himself, George Lucas. The Prequels go under the microscope this week, and it's all on the table. Ian McDiarmid's Palpatine, the use of (or over-reliance on) CGI for sets, and Jar-Jar, it's all here. See where the guys land and come back in two weeks for part two!

The New Jedi Archives is a comprehensive look at the Star Wars saga during all of its eras. Zach Hagenbucher is a fan from the very end of the Original Trilogy generation, and Ben Schultz is very much a part of that generation. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!

Leave us feedback by calling our voicemail number at (805) 328-3966 or e-mail newjediarchives@gmail.com for a chance at a set of 23k gold cards made to promote the Special Editions of the Original Trilogy and Shadows of the Empire!

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After nearly two years, Zach and Ben are finally taking a deep dive into the individual seasons of George Lucas' last big project before the Disney Era, Star Wars: The Clone Wars. They discuss their favorite episodes of the season, the possible shortcomings of some of these early storie, and the tone that the show set for the future of Star Wars stories. Put on your helmets and join the 501st, download today!

The New Jedi Archives is a comprehensive look at the Star Wars saga during all of its eras. Zach Hagenbucher is a fan from the very end of the Original Trilogy generation, and Ben Schultz is very much a part of that generation. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!

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The great Yoda always warns of looking toward the horizon and taking our eye away from the present, but that didn't stop Zach and Ben from having a conversation about the big Star Wars project coming in 2019, and having a major breakthrough discussion on The Last Jedi. Seriously, Ben knocked this one out of the park. Check it out!

The New Jedi Archives is a comprehensive look at the Star Wars saga during all of its eras. Zach Hagenbucher is a fan from the very end of the Original Trilogy generation, and Ben Schultz is very much a part of that generation. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!

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It's Christmas Day, so it's finally time for Zach and Ben (and Joey and Adam) to return to the early Star Wars TV specials and celebrate the holidays with the Chewbacca family. It's the Star Wars Holiday Special, and who knows what these people were thinking when they filmed this thing. One thing the guys can agree on, there's less value in this than anything else they've covered so far, but it's still an unforgettable piece of Star Wars history. Download and relive it today!

Zach and Ben start their set of December episodes with their good friends Joey and Adam, who are back to talk about their favorite memories of Star Wars gaming! Take a stroll through history with the best board games, paper and pencil RPGs, and video games in the history of the franchise, and pick your side of an unexpected debate inspired by the current state of Star Wars gaming. It's a supersized episode just before the holidays, so join us and download today!

The New Jedi Archives is a comprehensive look at the Star Wars saga during all of its eras. Zach Hagenbucher is a fan from the very end of the Original Trilogy generation, and Ben Schultz is very much a part of that generation. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!

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At long last, the contest comes to a dramatic conclusion! Zach and Ben finally give away the Boba Fett art piece as they answer another round of questions they collected from new friends at NEWGameapalooza 2018. Would a Mandalorian Empire have been the better outcome for the Star Wars galaxy? Does the name Knights of Ren have a deeper history for the Solo family? Is Rey, in fact, a "Mary Sue?" Find out and download today!

Congrats to Shane L. for winning the Boba Fett contest! Be on the lookout for our next contest!

The New Jedi Archives is a comprehensive look at the Star Wars saga during all of its eras. Zach Hagenbucher is a fan from the very end of the Original Trilogy generation, and Ben Schultz is very much a part of that generation. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!

Leave us feedback by calling our voicemail number at (805) 328-3966 or e-mail newjediarchives@gmail.com

Please consider becoming a partner with us by going to https://gncasts.com/support. Every dollar helps keep this network going!

The boys are back, and this week they're taken back to their youth with everyone's favorite building toys - LEGO! It's finally time to talk about LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures, and this series has finally changed Ben's opinion about a long debated topic on the show! You've got to hear it to believe it. Download today!

The New Jedi Archives is a comprehensive look at the Star Wars saga during all of its eras. Zach Hagenbucher is a fan from the very end of the Original Trilogy generation, and Ben Schultz is very much a part of that generation. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!

Live from NEWGameapalooza 2018 in Oshkosh, WI, the boys are back with a look at the final season of Star Wars: Rebels. It's the end of the road for some, and just the beginning for others. How does it compare to other seasons, and what are Zach and Ben looking forward to from here? Download today and find out!

The New Jedi Archives is a comprehensive look at the Star Wars saga during all of its eras. Zach Hagenbucher is a fan from the very end of the Original Trilogy generation, and Ben Schultz is very much a part of that generation. New episodes drop every other Tuesday!

Leave us feedback by calling our voicemail number at (805) 328-3966 or e-mail newjediarchives@gmail.com

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It's truly a first for the podcast this time, as Zach and Ben revisit Solo: A Star Wars Story, and one of them likes it less with time! It's not who you'd expect. What does the movie get right, and can this be a learning experience for the Lucasfilm team going forward? Does this film have the heart of Star Wars, or is it an imitation? See what your favorite duo thinks, download today!