Maul, Rian Johnson, joyless jerks, and Stranger Things -- probably no overarching theme there, but whatever

About this episode

The hosts discuss the 'Maul' trailer, Rian Johnson drama, and reflect on 'Stranger Things'.

It's the 252nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- get excited about the "Maul" trailer, talk some Rian Johnson drama, Dave yells at the joyless to get off his lawn, and the group finishes up with some "Stranger Things" reflections. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp DonkeysCheck them out on Apple Music! -- Related: 'Maul' trailer released Related: Kathleen Kennedy's parting shot

People in this episode

Hosts: Aaron Svoboda, Alfredo Narvaez, Dave Gladow, Fredo

Topics covered

• Maul trailer
• Rian Johnson
• Stranger Things

Keywords

• joyless jerks
• podcast
• film
• tv

Mentioned in this episode

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Books & works: Stranger Things, Maul, Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz

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