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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · 12d

If you're a fan of White Collar, you might enjoy @ericjgeller.com's Star Wars TV show pitch in our new "Hoth Tank" episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...

Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri

With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · 13d

If you've ever thought, "I know how to make the Star Wars sequels better," you need to hear @gracesegers.bsky.social's pitch in our new "Hoth Tank" episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...

Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri

With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · 14d

With so many characters and planets in the Star Wars galaxy, it's probably hard for Disney to figure out where to focus it storytelling attention.

Luckily for them, they can listen to our new episode.

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Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri

With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · 14d

If you're a fan of Flavortown like @gracesegers.bsky.social, you won't want to miss our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...

Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri

With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · 15d

What new Star Wars stories should Disney tell on the big and small screens?

We've got ideas. You might not be able to guess all of them.

Listen now: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/h...

Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri

With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · 15d

What do a notorious ISB officer, an underground rebel broadcaster, and a Force-sensitive stormtrooper have in common?

They all get new opportunities to shine in the movie and TV ideas we pitch in our new episode.

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Hoth Takes #63: Please Don’t Sue Us, Guy Fieri

With few Star Wars film or television projects on the horizon, it’s time to think about how we would fill the void if we were in charge. In this episode: three pitches for revitalizing the Star War…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Aug 11

Have you listened to our new episode yet?

We talk about the fragmented state of the Star Wars franchise and whether a story czar would make things better.

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Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance

Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Aug 10

❌ The Acolyte: Canceled.
🔚 Andor: Concluded.
✅ The Mandalorian: Seemingly greenlit into perpetuity.

Is this a sign of a healthy franchise?

Listen to our new episode, where we discuss the best ways for Lucasfilm to manage Star Wars going forward: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...

Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance

Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Aug 9

Do you want to see more synergy between Star Wars movies and TV shows?

Our new episode is all about the lack of that synergy in recent projects and whether that's a problem for the franchise.

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Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance

Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Aug 8

Are you excited to see Dave Filoni's influence spread further across the Star Wars saga in his (relatively) new role as Lucasfilm's chief creative officer?

Filoni's status in the franchise is one of the topics we discuss in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...

Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance

Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Aug 8

Should more Star Wars TV shows fill in the gaps between movies, the way things work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

That's what @ericjgeller argues in our new episode.

What do you think of that approach?

Let us know after you listen to the show!

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Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance

Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Aug 8

In our new episode, @gracesegers.bsky.social fondly recalls a quieter era of Star Wars storytelling and compares it to the cacophony of the Disney era.

Is there too much content now? What should Lucasfilm do to maintain coherence? Listen for our thoughts! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/08/08/h...

Hoth Takes #62: The Double-Edged Sword of Relevance

Star Wars is in a strange place right now. Many movies have been abandoned, several TV shows have ended or been canceled, and it’s unclear how the projects on the horizon will mesh together. By all…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Jul 17

Programming note: There will be no new episode this month. We're taking the time to rest up and enjoy the summer. We'll be back with another episode soon!

Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Jul 2

Have you listened to our new episode yet? Check it out! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

Hoth Takes #61: No Bras In Space

Strong women have been part of the Star Wars saga from the very beginning, but the franchise has often struggled with how it portrays them. In this episode, we compare and critique how storytellers…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Jul 1

What did you think of how Rey's character evolved throughout the sequel trilogy as the filmmakers brought her and Kylo Ren closer together? That's one of the topics we cover in our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

Hoth Takes #61: No Bras In Space

Strong women have been part of the Star Wars saga from the very beginning, but the franchise has often struggled with how it portrays them. In this episode, we compare and critique how storytellers…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Jul 1

Who's a better leader in Star Wars: Leia Organa or Hera Syndulla? Consider that provocative question as you listen to our new episode about the women of Star Wars and how the franchise treats them. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

Hoth Takes #61: No Bras In Space

Strong women have been part of the Star Wars saga from the very beginning, but the franchise has often struggled with how it portrays them. In this episode, we compare and critique how storytellers…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Jul 1

@gracesegers.bsky.social takes the helm for our new episode, which is all about female characters (and creators) in Star Wars. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

Hoth Takes #61: No Bras In Space

Strong women have been part of the Star Wars saga from the very beginning, but the franchise has often struggled with how it portrays them. In this episode, we compare and critique how storytellers…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Jun 30

We've got some thoughts about how Star Wars has portrayed female characters and how the franchise has treated the women who make the stories. Listen now and let us know what you think! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

Hoth Takes #61: No Bras In Space

Strong women have been part of the Star Wars saga from the very beginning, but the franchise has often struggled with how it portrays them. In this episode, we compare and critique how storytellers…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Jun 30

Women in Star Wars have mostly played second fiddle to male characters. Why is that, what has it meant for the franchise, and is that trend starting to change? We unpack those questions in our new episode. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

Hoth Takes #61: No Bras In Space

Strong women have been part of the Star Wars saga from the very beginning, but the franchise has often struggled with how it portrays them. In this episode, we compare and critique how storytellers…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · Jun 30

Hoth Takes returns with an episode about the women of Star Wars, the franchise's complicated legacy on gender dynamics, and the toxic history of fans' reactions to female creators and actors. hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/06/30/h...

Hoth Takes #61: No Bras In Space

Strong women have been part of the Star Wars saga from the very beginning, but the franchise has often struggled with how it portrays them. In this episode, we compare and critique how storytellers…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · May 27

If you're hankering for more #Andor content now that season 2 is over, why not listen to our latest episode? hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/h...

Hoth Takes #60: Girlbossing Too Close to the Sun

Andor season 2 is over, and we have strong feelings about it! Join us as we debate and disagree about Cassian’s destiny, Bix’s trauma, Luthen’s amorality, and Mon’s eye-opening escape, plus two oth…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · May 26

Have you listened to our new episode about #Andor season 2 yet? You don't want to miss it! hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/h...

Hoth Takes #60: Girlbossing Too Close to the Sun

Andor season 2 is over, and we have strong feelings about it! Join us as we debate and disagree about Cassian’s destiny, Bix’s trauma, Luthen’s amorality, and Mon’s eye-opening escape, plus two oth…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · May 25

#Andor season 2 pitted Cassian and Luthen against the Rebel leadership on Yavin. But was Cassian right about how much Yavin owed to Luthen?

We discuss that and much more in our new episode: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/h...

Hoth Takes #60: Girlbossing Too Close to the Sun

Andor season 2 is over, and we have strong feelings about it! Join us as we debate and disagree about Cassian’s destiny, Bix’s trauma, Luthen’s amorality, and Mon’s eye-opening escape, plus two oth…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · May 24

Vel and Cinta had a touching reunion in #Andor season 2, but it quickly turned tragic.

That really bothered @gracesegers.bsky.social.

Find out why by listening to our new episode!

hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/h...

Hoth Takes #60: Girlbossing Too Close to the Sun

Andor season 2 is over, and we have strong feelings about it! Join us as we debate and disagree about Cassian’s destiny, Bix’s trauma, Luthen’s amorality, and Mon’s eye-opening escape, plus two oth…

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Hoth Takes @hothtakes.bsky.social · May 24

Despite a lot of disagreement in our new episode about #Andor season 2, there's one thing your Hoth Takes co-hosts can all agree on: Mon Mothma had one of the best storylines in the entire season. Stream or download now to hear our Andor discussion: hothtakes.wordpress.com/2025/05/23/h...

Hoth Takes #60: Girlbossing Too Close to the Sun

Andor season 2 is over, and we have strong feelings about it! Join us as we debate and disagree about Cassian’s destiny, Bix’s trauma, Luthen’s amorality, and Mon’s eye-opening escape, plus two oth…

hothtakes.wordpress.com

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