Geeky Bubble Podcast

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Identity Crisis," "Point of No Return," and "Juggernaut." Topics include the mysterious figure in the cryo-pod and the Zillo Beast, Emerie's connection to the children and her conversation with Nala Se, the unexpected call from Tarkin and what that could mean for the operations on Tantiss, the symbolism behind Omega leaving Lula in the archium, why Crosshair's failure to place the tracker might be part of his character development, whether Emerie is like a bird exhibiting cage-bound behavior, and more!

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Return to Kamino." Topics include Omega's history with the Bad Batch in Nala Se's private lab, Hunter and Crosshair's interactions, whether Crosshair's inhibitor chip is truly gone, whether the Bad Batch messed up by not going back for Crosshair, Crosshair wanting to send Omega off-world, Crosshair's plan and desire in wanting to have the Bad Batch back with him, whether Omega's droid plan helped or hindered the situation, Crosshair touching his head, Rampart being aware of Crosshair's plan and our thoughts about him for the second season, what we think might happen next, and more!

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "War-Mantle." Topics include the word "mantle" and how it applies to Hunter and Omega, Gregor and Crosshair being held against their will, Tech using outdated information and getting his team into trouble, the Kaminoans and the forgotten contingency plan, the activity on Kamino and why troops are being mobilized, what might happen next between Hunter and Crosshair, Omega potentially bringing allies to help rescue Hunter, Echo potentially leaving the group, Johna's overactive imagination and how that affects the way she watches the show, and more!

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Infested." Topics include the relationship between the Bad Batch and Cid, Hunter keeping himself detached from everything, Omega being the moral compass of the group, Roland trying to make a name for himself and how he didn't seem fully committed to it, how Roland could be a possible ally in the future, the Lord of the Rings influences, the exchange between Omega and Hunter at the end of the episode, and more!

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episodes "Devil's Deal" and "Rescue on Ryloth." Topics include the Bad Batch's role in both episodes, ways the Bad Batch could have been included more, Hunter's moments with Omega and how she approached the situation with heart, Hunter's reluctance in playing the role of a soldier, Crosshair's lack of development and the lack of Crosshair's perspective, Howzer's (*heart eyes*) role, Cham's predicament and wanting the best for Hera, Eleni's character, Omega's interactions with Hera, Rampart's comeuppance down the line, and more!

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Common Ground." Topics include the different ways we see characters coming to a mutual understanding throughout the episode, the Separatists (like Mina Bonteri and General Kleeve) who believed in what they were fighting for, Omega's resilience and confidence in the Bad Batch, how the mission challenges their ideologies, Hunter letting Omega's name slip during the mission and why he hasn't done the same with Crosshair's name, their non-lethal approach with the clone troopers, Hunter's parenting skills and response to Omega drawing attention to herself, and more!

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Bounty Lost." Topics include Hunter's emotions clouding his judgment and Echo being the voice of reason, what's next for Crosshair, the possibility of Nala Se dying in trying to protect Omega, Bora Vio theories and how Kamino could become another Bora Vio in the future without Imperial funding, Omega's connection to Jango and Boba Fett and the questions that brings up, Omega possibly being the key to saving the remaining clones on Kamino and adopting a new name for herself, whether the Kaminoans are also searching for Boba, Hunter's promise to Omega, whether the Bad Batch getting Omega back should have been dragged out longer, Fennec's character and how there's more to her we don't know, what could happen next in "Common Ground," and more!

This episode contains SPOILERS for the 9th episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, "Bounty Lost."

In this 10-minute episode, Johna shares the 2 questions she asked at a recent roundtable interview with showrunners Jennifer Corbett and Brad Rau and voice actor Ming-Na Wen.

She asked: (1) During development, was there a discussion about Crosshair following the Empire by choice instead of being forced, or if another Bad Batcher had been considered for that part? (2) What details did the creators share with you (Ming-Na Wen) or what background story did you create about Fennec's origins that helped inform your performance?

Johna also shares other questions she thought about asking, including Omega's connection to Jango Fett and what made Rex stop fighting for the Republic. Stay tuned for the next Geeky Bubble episode, where Johna and Maria break down the 9th episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, "Bounty Lost."

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Reunion." Topics include Echo's response to Hunter about them being soldiers, whether Hunter is a good leader, theories on whether Echo could leave the Bad Batch, Tech and Wrecker's sibling nature, Crosshair's injury and what it could mean for him and his inhibitor chip moving forward, Tech's response to Omega's question about the war, why Nala Se relies on Fennec Shand to keep Omega safe, whether Nala Se could turn on Lama Su in the future, reactions to Cad Bane's return, Hunter possibly feeling guilty about what happened with Omega, why the Bad Batch fail to make the bounty hunter connection back to the Kaminoans, how Omega could put her skills to practice in the next episode, whether the Bad Batch will seek out Fennec for assistance, and more!

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Battle Scars." Topics include the episode title and how it harkens back to a Kanan Jarrus quote, how the Batch are starting to question orders from Cid, the growing friction between Cid and the Batch and what it could mean for the Batch's future, Rex's return and his "killed in action" status, Rex meeting Omega and how he should have questioned her purpose (like Cut), the Bad Batch's ages compared to Rex, why Omega doesn't have an inhibitor chip, whether the Bad Batch have hope in possibly removing Crosshair's chip, Rex's moment of self-reflection while staring at his helmet, why Rex eventually leaves the fight (as seen in later on in Star Wars Rebels) and whether it was a result of a failed "clone rebellion," The Lord of the Rings references, what comes next in the series as we reach the halfway point, and more!

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Decommissioned." Topics include Omega and her energy bow vs. her experience shooting at Crosshair, why the Bad Batch stayed on Ord Mantell and haven't moved to another location, how Cid might react to their unsuccessful mission, Omega possibly being the "tactical droid" of the Bad Batchers, who Cid's buyer might be, Wrecker's mental strength, Trace and Rafa's growth and imparting wisdom on the Bad Batch, how the Bad Batch need to question orders if they want to continue being different from other clone troopers, who the mysterious figure might be, and more!

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Rampage." Topics include how Omega's doing after her dangerous encounter with Fennec, Echo's "mothering" nature, how Omega figures out the Trandoshan woman is Cid, whether the Bad Batch can trust Cid with their secret, why the Bad Batch haven't connected Fennec back to the Kaminoans, other characters who could have hired Fennec, slavery and whether the Bad Batch understand they and Omega are "Kaminoan property," and more!

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Cornered." Topics include missed opportunities with Riyo Chuchi, Echo's self-worth and evolution, why Crosshair didn't tell Tarkin the truth about Omega, Fennec having the upper hand on Hunter and Wrecker, the effects of this episode's events on Omega's desire to explore, the undeniable attraction between Hunter and Fennec (Just kidding! Or am I?), and more!

Note: Apologies for the continued issues with our audio. We found a new space to record, but my mom was a bit far away from the microphone, so she sounds a bit distant at first.

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Replacements." Topics include the several meanings behind the title, Crosshair's Winter Soldier moments, the Empire's new recruits, theories about Nala Se and Lama Su's private conversation, Omega's moment with the moon creature, the stark difference between Omega and Crosshair's rooms, and more!

Note: We ended up getting a new microphone for this episode, but we still need to play around with the settings and adjust it properly. We hope to perfect it for the next episode!

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Bad Batch episode "Cut and Run." Topics include why the Bad Batch don't feel more betrayed by what happened with Crosshair, reactions to seeing Cut Lawquane again, Omega's Rapunzel moments, whether Omega regrets leaving Kamino, Hunter's dad-like moments, the clone troopers as stormtroopers, Tech and Echo's bickering relationship, and more!

Note: We're still trying to find a good recording space in our new house, so apologies in advance if the audio includes an occasional echo. I did my best to reduce it, but we'll do our best to find a new spot for the future.

Johna and Maria return to discuss the series premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, "Aftermath." Topics include the Bad Batch as the focus for this new animated series, Caleb Dume and canon, why Crosshair was affected by Order 66, Wrecker's Lula, first thoughts about Omega, the mystery surrounding Omega, Saw Gerrera seeing a civil war on the horizon, and more! This episode contains minor spoilers for Episode 2, "Cut and Run."

Note: We're still trying to find a good recording space in our new house, so apologies in advance if the audio includes an occasional echo. I did my best to reduce it, but we'll do our best to find a new spot for the future.

Missing Star Wars: The Clone Wars? Same here! Johna virtually sat down with E. Anne Convery to chat about her short story, "Bug," from The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark anthology. They talked about her previous writing experience with Her Universe, finding the balance between worldbuilding and advancing the plot, character names and their meanings, journeys of self-discovery, the role of dejarik in the story, naming ash-beetles, and more!

We've reached the end of The Clone Wars! Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes "Old Friends Not Forgotten," "Phantom Apprentice," "Shattered," and "Victory and Death" from season seven. Topics include Star Wars Rebels connections, Ahsoka's natural inclination to help people, Maul and Ahsoka's confrontation, the heartbreaking final moments, and more.

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes "Gone With a Trace," "Deal or No Deal," "Dangerous Debt," and "Together Again" from season seven. Topics include Trace and Rafa's personalities, whether Rafa is truly doing her best for her sister, what the Jedi told Trace and Rafa when their parents died, Ahsoka's ability in trusting people after what happened with Barriss, and more.

John and Maria discuss the Star Wars: The Clone Wars episodes "The Bad Batch," "A Distant Echo," "On the Wings of Keeradaks," and "Unfinished Business" from season seven. Topics include the Bad Batch working with "regs" (regular clone troopers) and embracing their differences, if therapy exists for clone troopers, Echo and whether he should have had more of a personal struggle, Rex and Echo's relationship and what they individually represent, and more.

Johna and Maria discuss "Rebuilding the Resistance" and "The Escape," the final two episodes of Star Wars Resistance. Topics include Venisa and Torra working together, Tierny's background and how she wasn't born into the First Order, Johna getting to see Synara one last time, the final episode and whether it felt like a proper series finale, and more.

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episodes "The New World" and "No Place Safe" from season two. Topics include reasons why finding a new place is a bad idea, why Doza doesn't contribute to the Resistance (like his wife), whether Kaz belongs to with the Colossus, Tam's promotion, and more. 

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "The Mutiny" from season two. Topics include Kragan not learning his lessons, Doza considering Synara's advice about letting the pirates go, whether Kragan will hold a grudge against Synara for what she did, and more.

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episodes "The Missing Agent" and "Breakout" from season two. Topics include Doza's isolationist tendencies, whether Kaz has it in him to make hard decisions, Kaz not wanting to leave the Colossus just yet, and more.

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "Station to Station" from season two. Topics include Rucklin and Tam's reactions in response to Kaz and Neeku's presence, Kaz's growing confidence, and more.

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "Kaz's Curse" from season two. Topics include whether bad luck exists, how Mika Grey found her place in the Colossus, and more.

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "The Voxx Vortex 5000" from season two. Topics include how Yeager should have been included in the race, how this episode should have highlighted more Ace pilot backgrounds, and more.

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "Rendezvous Point" from season two. Topics include the sacrifice the Doza family made together, Tam's interactions with Venisa Doza, the romance between Venisa and Imanuel, and more.

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "The Relic Raider" from season two. Topics include the inspiration behind Mika Grey, how this would have been the perfect opportunity for Freya to talk about her past, and more.

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "From Beneath" from season two. Topics include the return of the fuel plot line, Orka and Flix's relationship, and more.

Johna and Maria discuss the Star Wars Resistance episode "The Engineer" from season two. Topics include Synara's intuition, Neeku's past and support system, the original ending for this episode, and more.