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Answering the deep Star Wars Questions!

·1 hr 30 min·5 clips

Darth Bane's 10,000-year plan to destroy the Jedi culminated in Palpatine's secret Sith takeover.

This episode of the Bantha Milk Podcast features hosts Rob and Nick alongside returning guest Chris, who is known for his previous mid-show bathroom break. They gather to answer Chris's list of deep Star Wars questions generated during his recent movie rewatch. The hosts begin by catching up on personal news and recent podcast activities before shifting to Star Wars updates. They discuss the upcoming Rey movie directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy and Daisy Ridley's return. Adam Driver's recent comments about not returning as Kylo Ren are mentioned, alongside speculation about John Boyega's potential future involvement. Upcoming series like *The Acolyte*, *Bad Batch* Season 3, *Tales of the Jedi* Season 2, and *Skeleton Crew* are previewed with their expected 2024 releases. The video game *Star Wars Outlaws* is also noted as a 2024 release for multiple platforms. Chris's first question asks what conflict hardened the Trade Federation's droid army before *The Phantom Menace*. Rob references the *Darth Plagueis* novel, suggesting the Federation's power stemmed from forcing exclusive contracts and blockading planets. The hosts compare the Trade Federation to corporations like Exxon or Amazon. Chris's second question wonders about the fate of Chancellor Valorum after his vote of no confidence. Rob reads that Valorum's administration was hampered by corruption and bureaucracy, with Padmé Amidala contributing to his removal. The hosts joke about Padmé's role and Valorum's subsequent obscurity. The episode maintains a casual, meandering conversation filled with inside jokes and personal anecdotes. The tone is humorous and digressive, often straying from Star Wars into topics like local breweries and fast food. Listeners who enjoy informal, buddy-style chats with tangential humor and deep-cut Star Wars speculation will appreciate this episode. Those seeking a focused, structured analysis of Star Wars lore might find the frequent off-topic banter distracting.

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Loose Star Wars trivia turns into an easy, low-pressure refresher.

Bantha Milk treats Chris's stack of Star Wars questions like a loose hangout rather than a formal primer. The hosts trade jokes with straight answers, and when the talk reaches Chancellor Valorum and Naboo, it settles into a clean explanation of how corruption and bureaucracy…

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You want a casual Star Wars Q&A with low-key banter and a quick answer about Chancellor Valorum.

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