'Maul -- Shadow Lord' is slowly building its world

About this episode

The hosts discuss the slow pacing and world-building of 'Maul -- Shadow Lord' and its potential benefits.

For the 261st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- talk about the latest episodes (5 & 6) of "Maul -- Shadow Lord." The guys talk over the slow pace of the show in its world building, but how that might ultimately serve the show well. And what are the most surprising things about the show so far? 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: Favreau talks Mando & Grogu vs Mando S4

People in this episode

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

Topics covered

• Maul -- Shadow Lord
• world building
• TV shows
• film analysis

Keywords

• Star Wars
• podcast
• episode 261

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Mando, Grogu, Mando S4, Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In, Amazon Music

Books & works: Maul -- Shadow Lord, Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz

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