
Episodes

Friday Jul 19, 2024
The Acolyte: Episodes 7-8 Discussion
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
In this exciting episode of Inside the Tauntaun, Daniel and Alyssa dive deep into episodes 7 and 8 of "The Acolyte." Join us as we unpack the lesbian force witches, the surprise villain Vernestra. sexy Siths swimming and that sneaky Darth Plagueis. Will we get a season 2? Get ready to immerse yourself in the dark and gayest (so far) corners of the Star Wars universe. This is one episode you won't want to miss!

Saturday Jul 06, 2024
The Acolyte: Episodes 4-6 Review and Discussion
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
What do you do when two sides of the Star Wars fandom are at odds? You call the Tauntauns, of course! Join Daniel and our special guest, Josey Montana McCoy, as they wade head-first into the turbulent "Acolyte" discourse. Has this show fundamentally changed our understanding of Star Wars lore? Are the Jedi truly the guardians of peace and justice? Will Daniel join the Sith just so for a chance to date Qimir? The Tauntauns attempt to answer these and many other questions. Join us, won't you?
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Friday Jun 14, 2024
The Acolyte: Episodes 1-3 Review and Discussion
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
What do you do when two sides of the Star Wars fandom are at odds? You call the Tauntauns, of course! Join Daniel and Dino as they wade head-first into the turbulent "Acolyte" discourse. Have the first three episodes of this show fundamentally changed our understanding of Star Wars lore? Are the Jedi truly the guardians of peace and justice? And what possible connections could exist between a coven of witches and the presumably extinct Sith? The Tauntauns attempt to answer these and many other questions. Join us, won't you?
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"End Credits" by Michael Abels

Friday May 10, 2024
The Bad Batch Season 3: Review and Discussion
Friday May 10, 2024
Friday May 10, 2024
The end has come for Clone Force 99, and Alyssa and Dino are here to ease your sorrow. Did the final season live up to its lofty promise? Is this the last we'll ever see of the Batch? And what of Omega's latent force potential? Join the Tauntauns as they unpack the final season of The Bad Batch!
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"I Am Ready" by Kevin Kiner

Monday May 06, 2024
Tales of the Empire: Review and Discussion
Monday May 06, 2024
Monday May 06, 2024
May the Fourth be with You and Happy Revenge of the Sixth to all who celebrate! The Tauntauns have returned from hibernation to dive into the latest animated offering from Lucasfilm, with a decidedly nefarious focus. What do the previously unfinished stories of Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee reveal about the nature of good and evil? And what do they portend for the future of Star Wars? Well, Daniel and Dino attempt to answer these very questions. Join us, won't you?
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"Carbon Freeze" by John Williams

Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Dune: Part Two Review and Discussion
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
The spice must flow, and rest assured, the Tauntauns have got some spice this week! How does Dune: Part Two hold up against its much-lauded predecessor? Has Denis Villeneuve created a faithful adaptation? And how do Paul Atreidies--and several other key characters--subvert our expectations in a seemingly straightforward hero's journey? Join Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino as they deliver the 'Kwisatz Haderach' of Dune recap episodes.
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"Only I Will Remain" by Hans Zimmer

Saturday Feb 24, 2024
The Bad Batch Season 3: Episodes 1-3 Review and Discussion
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
The Tauntauns are back in a galaxy far, far away to welcome the arrival of the final season of the Bad Batch! In this episode, Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino dig deep into Force lore to better understand the Emperor's sinister machinations. Just how deep does 'Project Necromancer' go, and who knows about it? How will Omega's surprising revelation affect our understanding of other characters in the galaxy? And how does the 'found family' concept continue to present itself in Star Wars? Tune in to have all of your questions answered!
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"The Bad Batch End Credits" by Kevin Kiner

Saturday Feb 17, 2024
ECHO: Review and Discussion
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Join Daniel and Alyssa in breaking down the first in the Disney+/Marvel Spotlight series, Echo. Be part of a detailed discussion on the complexities of generational power, trauma, and the unique narrative driven by the first deaf superhero in mainstream media. Was the Fisk/Maya relationship believable? Does this version of King Pin match the Netlix Daredevil series?
Innovations in filming techniques introduced by lead actor, Alaqua Cox, highlights the show's dedication to inclusivity and authentic representation. Despite debates surrounding elements of storytelling and writing, we celebrate the platform Echo has created for broader diversity in storytelling.
What's next for Marvel? From the record-breaking Deadpool trailer to the crowd-pleaser X-Men 97 on Disney+, and Marvel-Sony's newest collaborative project, Madam Web. Sit back, relax, and dive deep with us inside the tauntaun!

Saturday Feb 10, 2024
What If...? Season 2 Review
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Join Alyssa and Daniel as they discuss the second season of the Disney+/Marvel series, "What If...?". How did this season compare to season 1? Are Natasha and Captain Carter in love? Will Kahhori join the MCU in live action form? Climb inside!

Thursday Feb 01, 2024
The Path Ahead for Star Wars
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Happy New Year *yes, it's February, we know, shut up* from the Tauntauns! After a two-month hiatus, Alyssa, Daniel, and Dino return to get you all caught up on the comings and goings in our favorite galaxy far, far away! However, you should be warned. This episode IS designed to make men uncomfortable.
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"Binary Sunset" by John Williams