CWK Show #850: Maul Shadow Lord- "Strange Allies" & "The Dark Lord"

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges and symbolism in the Maul: Shadow Lord series episodes 'Strange Allies' and 'The Dark Lord'.

On today’s show, Greg McLaughlin and Greg Cass (The Rebel Base Card Podcast) and I discuss the Maul: Shadow Lord’s ninth and tenth episodes, “Strange Allies” and “The Dark Lord.” We examine the challenges of centering a series on a villain, what this series does right to meet them, symbolism in these episodes, and the incredible surprise. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi. NOTE: This is part two of Coffee With Kenobi’s Travel Partner – MEI/Mouse Fan Travel: Book your next adventure to Galaxy's Edge, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and more with Coffee With Kenobi’s trusted travel partner, MEI Travel & Mouse Fan Travel. For expert assistance with planning your next trip, visit: CoffeeWithKenobi.com/MouseFanTravel Support Coffee With Kenobi with the CWK Alliance: Become a member of the CWK Alliance and gain exclusive access to our weekly podcast, CWK Pour-Over, including both audio and video versions! Support the show and enjoy bonus content by signing up here: CoffeeWithKenobi.com/CWKAlliance Listen to CWK Pour-Over on Spotify: Keep up with CWK Pour-Over, our weekly show that dives deeper into Star Wars and popular…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Zehr

Guests: Greg McLaughlin, Greg Cass

Topics covered

• Star Wars
• villains
• symbolism
• podcast discussion
• episode analysis

Keywords

• Maul
• Shadow Lord
• Star Wars
• podcast
• villain
• symbolism
• episode analysis

Sponsors

MEI/Mouse Fan Travel

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Maul: Shadow Lord, Strange Allies, The Dark Lord

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