Andorks: A Star Wars Podcast

Jon Callan, writer of “Justice League” and “Young Justice,” and game designer on “Star Trek: Resurgence,” has waited 19 long weeks to finally join us here on ANDORKS to share his hot takes about everyone’s favorite liberal senator Mon Mothma, the rivalry between Star Wars and Star Trek, and why Tony Gilroy is the hardest working writer in Hollywood.

Follow Jon on Instagram at @instacallan and check out his game writing and narrative design classes at UCLA!

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Well folks, it only took 18 weeks but the one and only Mon Mothma has walked on screen and into our hearts. To help welcome her to the show, /Film writer Devin Meenan is here to talk about Mon, Kleya, the Kathryn Hunter experience, Rebel infighting, why we should abolish billionaires, and all the easter eggs to pour over at Luthen’s Galactic Antiquities and Objects of Interest.

Read Devin’s work on /Film! https://www.slashfilm.com/author/devinmeenan/

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“Transformers: Cyberverse” Writer Dan Salgarolo joins ANDORKS to discuss gatekeeping nerds, why Andor is so refreshing to watch as writers, Luthen’s souped up Subaru, whatever happened to Chewbacca mom, and our single favorite scene of the show.

Watch Dan’s show “Transformers: Cyberverse” on YouTube

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Can a Disney show truly be revolutionary? Do people who commit political violence feel guilt and shame about it? Is there racism in the Star Wars universe? Is the ISB a toxic workplace? All these questions and more will be answered in an intellectually stimulating conversation with filmmaker, writer, and organizer Jon Danforth-Appell that finds Luthen selling out Andor and the last remnants of the PreMor corporation getting thrown into the trash.

This week’s required reading:

Jon’s article “Against Zionist Realism”

“The Revolution Will Not Be Star Wars Here”

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Dedra Meero storms onto the scene and Luthen has an organizing conversation with his new recruit as ANDORKS begins our coverage of S1E4 “Aldhani” with our guest, film worker and president of the Darth Maul Fan Club Eddie Včelíková. Together we shout out Jane McAlevey, the Portland frog protestors, and Denise Gough’s brave activism.

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Organizer and performance artist Siobhan O’Loughlin joins the podcast to discuss her journey from Baby Yoda to Andor. Along the way, we’ll ask important questions about the fascist mind, whether Waymos are evil, and what Occupy Wall Street really accomplished.

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Noah Suarez-Sikes joins ANDORKS to discuss why he hates Ewoks, what role Mosk would have in the Trump administration, and bid farewell to Timm as we discuss the next 7 minutes of S1E3 “Reckoning”

Follow Noah on Twitter at @noahpasaran or on BlueSky at noahs.bsky.social

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The first (and hopefully not last) guest joins Andorks as day one listener Micah McFarland boards the Fondor to talk about our Star Wars origin stories, and the midsection of Andor episode 3, in which Luthen makes a Facebook Marketplace deal with Cassian.

Wishlist Micah’s game Rock Beasts on Steam!

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The sword of Damocles hangs over the cast of Andor as Syril and the PreMor Blues tear apart Maarva’s home and threaten B2EMO’s civil rights, while on the other side of town, Luthen and Cassian suss each other out on this episode of ANDORKS.

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Kassa sees his reflection for the first time as he ventures into the bowels of a Seperatist and/or Republic ship, while Luthen makes his way to Cassian as the PreMor drop ships approach Ferrix as Rusteen and Alex discuss the first seven minutes of episode 4 “Reckoning.”

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The true star of Andor arrives in this week’s episode, as Rusteen and Alex discuss the future of AI storytelling, LA’s worst restaurant, and the absurd spectacle that is Los Angeles’ neighborhood council system.

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Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost

Art by Kris Mukai

Theme song by Eric Wilson

Andor gets his first taste of rebellion on Kennari, Ross Douthat interviews Tony Gilroy, Luthen definitively DOES NOT wield a lightsaber, and we brew a nice cup of caf on this episode of ANDORKS.

CORRECTION: In this episode Rusteen conflates the potential origin for Mads Mikkelsen’s Galen Erso with Luthen so please accept his sincere apology for the fake news. We hope the John Brown riff makes up for it.

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On this episode of ANDORKS, Bix and Cassian say good bye, we get a collect call from “Bob Wehadababyitsaboy,” discuss the retrofuturism of Star Wars technology, and make the first of many Les Mis references.

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Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost

Art by Kris Mukai

Theme song by Eric Wilson

On this episode of ANDORKS, Rusteen and Alex grapple with the Time Grappler, discuss the Dependency Theory, Rusteen’s very first edit to Wookiepedia, the Klopacka, and an analysis of the lyrics to “Disney Mambo No. 5.”

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Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost

Art by Kris Mukai

Theme song by Eric Wilson

On this episode of ANDORKS, Rusteen and Alex grapple with the Time Grappler, discuss the Dependency Theory, Rusteen’s very first edit to Wookiepedia, the Klopacka, and an analysis of the lyrics to “Disney Mambo No. 5.”

Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes!

Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost

Art by Kris Mukai

Theme song by Eric Wilson

ANDORKS concludes its very first episode with a cornucopia of aliens to name, a trip to Alex’s Socialist Architecture Corner, and a history lesson on the Dutch pastime of Palingoproer.

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Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost

Art by Kris Mukai

Theme song by Eric Wilson

On this episode of ANDORKS, you’ll learn about Adria Arjona’s role model Lolita Lebrón, why pirate smuggler Hondo Ohnaka is a problematic fave, the surprising connection between Timm and Dedra, the 4Chan-to-PreMor pipeline, and various 1920’s slang as we discuss the penultimate 7 minute section of “Kassa”.

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Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost

Art by Kris Mukai

Theme song by Eric Wilson

ANDORKS reaches the halfway point through the very first episode of “Andor,” and cohosts Rusteen Honardoost & Alex Wolinetz argue over the lack of alien freaks in the show, the Nazi obsession with fashion, and the introduction of the 3 people most important to Cassian’s life: his best bud Brasso, part-time tailor and full-time fascist Syril, and his on-again-off-again ex Bix Caleen.

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ANDORKS cohosts Rusteen Honardoost & Alex Wolinetz continue their slow march through Andor, including 7 minutes of debate whether B2EMO is AI and 20 minutes discussing the symbolism of Ferrix’s wall of gloves.

Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost

Art by Kris Mukai

Theme song by Eric Wilson

On this very first episode of ANDORKS, cohosts Rusteen Honardoost & Alex Wolinetz discuss why they are going to break down the Star Wars series into quick 7 minute bites.

Then they dive right into the very first 7 minutes of the first episode of the show, "Andor." Topics include: the opening titles (or lack thereof), a deep dive into the history of capitalism in Star Wars, how to create the perfect Star Wars name, and the hotness of our hero, Cassian Jeron Andor.

Read Gita Jackson's essay "Andor is Not the Resistance You're Looking For" here