Book of the Stranger

The second season of The Mandalorian comes to a close with a much needed rescue mission. How will Mando outsmart his adversaries to rescue the child? Who will have the darksaber? What characters will survive to star in their own spin-offs? This and more we discuss in the season two finale, "The Rescue". Notes: "Lmao star wars is just one character forever" - Twitter user @JennyENicholson r/all Existence Our last podcast discussing the philosophy of existence Spy Kids (2001) Arrested Development The Unmade Podcast The O.C. Animorphs Cats (2019) Tabaxi Khajiit Cathar (Star Wars species) Cathar (real life) The Avengers (2012) Avengers: Infinity War (2018) Captain America: Civil War (2016) "The Mountain and the Viper" Elder Wand Sebastian Stan Black Widow (2021) Artemis Fowl (2020) Mens rea Boba Pizza the Hutt Star Wars: The Clone Wars Anime Avatar: The Last Airbender Cory in the House

In the penultimate episode this season, Mando busts his old friend out of jail for one last heist, this time with more plot relevance. Will he escape with his life? Find out as we discuss season 2, episode 7, of The Mandalorian, "The Believer". Notes: Rare earth metal Les Misérables (musical) The Odd Couple Village People Doylist "Henry Cavill's Mustache Was Digitally Removed in 'Justice League' And It's Pretty Bad" "The Moustache to Rule Them All" on mustaches in the British Army from 1860-1916 Face/Off (1997) The Mask (1994) "Metal Properties: Hardness, Thoughness, & Strength"

This week, we look at the delightfully titled episode of The Mandalorian, season 2, episode 6, "The Tragedy". Things begin so well when Mando takes the kid to visit some old jedi rocks. But, as things so often do, they take a turn for the worst as we're reintroduced to some old acquaintances that we maybe don't really want to have to see again. Notes: "Without Me" by Eminem "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot Darth Plagueis Din Djarin "Look, Attack of the Clones has one (1) good quality and it's this stupid scene" Corbomite Maneuver NCO Mulan II (2004) Cats (2019) "My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined" General Pershing Döner kebab

A mysterious figure cutting a path through the night, fighting against tyranny. This is the mysterious figure that Mando must seek out when he wants to meet Ahsoka Tano. Find out if these two can overcome Jedi/Mandalorian antagonism in Season 2, Episode 5, of The Mandalorian, "The Jedi". Notes: Mötley Crüe Ahsoka Tano Twi'lek Die letzten Jedi (2017) Togruta "You Won't Be Able To Recognize These Modern Animals Drawn Like Dinosaurs" Non-avian dinosaur Les Derniers Jedi (2017) Ba Sing Se Yoda Vulcan mind meld Star Wars Chanukah Special "Solo Bad" Chutes and Ladders Snakes and Ladders Rick Famuyiwa Kyber crystal Boeing 787 Boeing 777 Mitth'raw'nurudo (aka Thrawn) Supernatural

In this week's episode, Mando decides to finally get the full works done on his ship, so he goes in for some routine maintenance and inspection back at his old watering hole. Along the way, he sends his kid to school and runs a few errands with some friends he hasn't seen in a while. Listen in for our thoughts on The Mandalorian Season 2, Episode 4, "The Siege". Notes: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018) "Should we let Jurassic World 2 get melted by this volcano?" Jurassic Park franchise Among Us Ponda Baba Corvus Glaive Horatio Sanz Midi-chlorian Wilhelm scream Kim's Convenience Alderaan Battle of Yavin Null hypothesis Webisode Darryl Jacobson