On our final episode of 2025 we look back at the year in Star Wars and talk about our favorite moments. From the Skeleton Crew finale, Star Wars Celebration, and the greatness of Andor season 2.It's been ten years since Star Wars returned to the big screen in the form of The Force Awakens. Rey, Finn, Poe, and Kylo Ren lead the Sequel Trilogy as Han Solo, Leia Organa, and even Luke Skywalker return to the saga.Intro 0:00News: 3:45The Force Awakens: 18:05Teaser trailer and initial reaction: 19:32New heroes: 25:38Legacy characters: 33:15Villains: 36:25Music: 39:02Favorite moments: 40:35Fans reactions: 42:37Look back at 2025: 48:15TV series: 48:50SW Celebration: 53:30Movie announcements: 55:36Books: 56:35Kathy Kennedy succession plan 58:45Favorite moment: 59:10Outro: 1:00:15

We sit down with author Adam Christopher to talk about his new novel, Master of Evil. What's it like writing a Darth Vader story, how to keep the Emperor and Vader's relationship interesting, and why dark side stories.We also talk about his previous Star Wars book, Shadow of the Sith. Naming Rey's parents, and putting Luke and Lando in a story together.Intro 0:00Connection issues 1:00Adam's back 2:25Emotions of release day 3:00Adam's Star Wars journey 4:55Creating Star Wars and Doctor Who stories as a kid 11:05How to write a Star Wars book? 13:55Rey's parents 15:20How Shadow of the Sith came about 16:40Writing new characters vs legacy characters 20:00General Pryde 23:55Why Darth Vader stories still matter 29:00Vader's and Palpatine's relationship change 37:10How Master of Evil came about 44:10Unofficial sequel books to the Prequel Trilogy 45:35Background characters 47:20Timelessness of the Prequels 49:00His Star Wars droids 51:50Why fans should pick up Master of Evil 55:42Outro 59:50

Let's talk about our favorite shorts from Star Wars: Visions: Volume 3. From the return of the Ronin, the Ninth Jedi, and F (The Village Bride) to new favorites The Bird of Paradise and Black.In Star Wars news, plans for Qimir involved the Knights of Ren. Calls for The Acolyte to be renewed have started again.