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    A Complicated Profession April 19, 2024
    79 The Bad Batch S3E12-13: "Juggernaut / Into the Breach"

    The Bad Batch nears its finale and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are along for the ride as the team “rescues” an Imperial admiral and makes their way to Tantiss. We discuss stunning vs. shooting, stage business, and nice white uniforms.

    The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 12-13
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    A Complicated Profession April 6, 2024
    78 The Bad Batch S3E10-11: "Identity Crisis / Point of No Return"

    It’s a one-two punch in the gut this week, as your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat convene to talk the latest Bad Batch double feature. We discuss how we know the Empire are the bad guys, starship parking caves, and real downers. Plus a quick discussion of the recently announced Tales of the Empire mini-series.

    The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 10-11
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    A Complicated Profession March 31, 2024
    77 The Bad Batch S3E9: "The Harbinger"

    A fan favorite(?) returns this week and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are here to discuss endangered wildlife, worried dad action, and what exactly the point of this episode is.

    The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 9
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    A Complicated Profession March 24, 2024
    76 The Bad Batch S3E8: "Bad Territory"

    It’s off to the space bayou this week, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are here to discuss vulnerable moments, Wrecker broadening his skillset, and the amazing Ming-Na Wen. Plus we read listener mail conspiracy theories and take a few moments to discuss the upcoming Star Wars series, The Acolyte.

    The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 8
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    A Complicated Profession March 17, 2024
    75 The Bad Batch S3E6-7: "Infiltration / Extraction"

    We return with a two-part Bad Batch episode, where our heroes find themselves in hot water yet again. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony discuss the architecture of monasteries, clone attitudes, and the future of Star Wars animation.

    The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 6-7
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    A Complicated Profession March 10, 2024
    74 The Bad Batch S3E5: "The Return"

    We venture back to a cozy ice planet full of surprises on this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, and your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat are bundled up for the trip. We discuss quiet moments, surprise monsters, and, of course, the responses to our informal Moonlighting poll.

    The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 5
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    A Complicated Profession March 3, 2024
    73 The Bad Batch S3E4: "A Different Approach"

    The latest episode of The Bad Batch crash lands and your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony are on hand to discuss currency exchange rates, pet regulations, and mixed reunions.

    The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episode 4
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    A Complicated Profession February 25, 2024
    72 The Bad Batch S3E1-3: "Confined / Paths Unknown / Shadows of Tantiss"

    The Bad Batch is back for its final season, and with it, your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony. We discuss time jumps, video game jumping puzzles, and literal ticking clocks in this three-episode season premiere.

    The Bad Batch, Season 3, Episodes 1-3
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    A Complicated Profession April 8, 2023 The Bad Batch, Season 2, Episodes 9-16
    61 We Have a Timeshare on Pabu

    What a difference half a season makes. Your Star Wars pals Dan, Kat, and Tony reconvene to discuss the end of season two of The Bad Batch, including finding your direction, heartbreaking loss, and more than a few bizarre digressions.

    The Bad Batch, Season 2, Episode 16

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    A Complicated Profession February 12, 2023 The Bad Batch, Season 2, Episodes 1-8
    55 A Video Game They Forgot to Make

    The new season of The Bad Batch welcomes back some familiar faces, including your Star Wars pals Dan, Tony, and Kat, who are here to round up the first half’s eight episodes. We talk expensive animation, tonal whiplash, and how to put the ‘care’ in ‘characters.’

    The Bad Batch, Season 2, Episode 8

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    A Complicated Profession August 15, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E16: “Kamino Lost”
    32 The Bad Batch S1E16: "Kamino Lost"

    It’s the end of Kamino and the end of season one of The Bad Batch! Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar wrap up this final installment, discussing how much agency clones actually have, Crosshair’s relationship with the rest of his squad, and a visit to Conspiracy Corner for what season two may bring.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 16

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    A Complicated Profession August 8, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E15: “Return to Kamino”
    31 The Bad Batch S1E15: "Return to Kamino"

    Everything’s about to go down on Kamino in the penultimate installment of The Bad Batch’s inaugural season. Your friendly neighborhood Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to break it down, discussing Crosshair’s bad plan, the Bad Batch’s worse plan, and what to do with an obsolete clone army.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 15

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    A Complicated Profession August 2, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E14: “War-Mantle”
    30 The Bad Batch S1E14: "War-Mantle"

    This week, the Bad Batch meet their replacements. Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar break down the latest episode, discussing the influences of the original trilogy, the longevity of clones in Imperial service, and when to stun.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 14

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    A Complicated Profession July 25, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E13: “Infested”
    29 The Bad Batch S1E13: "Infested"

    It’s a sort of heist in this week’s episode of The Bad Batch. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss confusing geography, missed beats, and when your crime lords are too normal.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 13

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    A Complicated Profession July 18, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E12: “Rescue on Ryloth”
    28 The Bad Batch S1E12: "Rescue on Ryloth"

    And now, the thrilling conclusion! This week’s episode of The Bad Batch picks up hot on the heels of last week’s, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to discuss the Bad Batch’s evolving motivations, Omega’s strategic prowess, and how exactly the clones’ programming works (or doesn’t).

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 12

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    A Complicated Profession July 12, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E11: “Devil’s Deal”
    27 The Bad Batch S1E11: "Devil's Deal"

    What do you call a planted pilot for a show that already exists? The latest episode of The Bad Batch, apparently. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar take a close look at Ryloth this week, discussing attempted assassinations, cameos by your lead characters, and the nature of Dave Filoni’s subsection of the Star Wars universe.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 11

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    A Complicated Profession July 4, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E10: “Common Ground”
    26 The Bad Batch S1E10: "Common Ground"

    Separatists, they’re not so different from us! In the latest episode, the Bad Batch take on a rescue mission that raises some questions—without really answering them. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss why stunning is in this season, all of our loose plot threads, and what exactly Omega’s strategy superpower means.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 10

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    A Complicated Profession June 27, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E9: “Bounty Lost”
    25 The Bad Batch S1E9: "Bounty Lost"

    Omega finds herself caught between two bounty hunters this week, with the Bad Batch largely out of the picture. Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap the episode, with a jaunt to Clone Corner, discussions of the bounty hunter code, and a new Kaminoan that you should get very attached to.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 9

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    A Complicated Profession June 20, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E8: “Reunion”
    24 The Bad Batch S1E8: "Reunion"

    This week, the Bad Batch find themselves in a (scrap)heap of trouble, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to break it down. Metaphorically. We discuss wearing out your welcome, garbage planets, and…Westerns?

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 8

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    A Complicated Profession June 14, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E7: “Battle Scars”
    23 The Bad Batch S1E7: "Battle Scars"

    A fan favorite returns on this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, and your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar discuss corporate synergy, tying up plot threads, and the amazing backstory of space rats.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 7

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    A Complicated Profession June 6, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E6: “Decommissioned”
    22 The Bad Batch S1E6: "Decommissioned"

    This week, the Bad Batch runs into some old friends—and possibly some new ones? Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap the latest episode of The Bad Batch and discuss the larger galactic conflict on the way, some fast-moving changes, and Omega’s status on the team.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 6

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    A Complicated Profession May 30, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E5: “Rampage”
    21 The Bad Batch S1E5: "Rampage"

    If you’re going to take on a squad of special forces clones, be sure to bring a dragon. That’s the moral of this week’s episode of The Bad Batch, which your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap on our latest installment. We discuss a creature cameo, representing civilizations, and curating the expanded universe.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 5

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    A Complicated Profession May 23, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E4: “Cornered”
    20 The Bad Batch S1E4: "Cornered"

    This week, a familiar bounty hunter is on the team’s trail. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar recap the latest episode of The Bad Batch, including how many times you can pretend your friend is a droid, bribery as a social skill, and the Star Wars settings where we feel most at home.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 4

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    Watchers of the Plus May 17, 2021
    7 Bad Batching the Invincible Bucketheads

    Talking “Star Wars” has gotten to be a mix of good and bad news this year, but there might be a North Star to look forward to. Sam and Moze take a look at where content matters and where it is created. We look at some “The Boys” season 3 news, and cap off final thoughts and speculation about “Invincible.”

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    A Complicated Profession May 16, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E3: “Replacements”
    19 The Bad Batch S1E3: "Replacements"

    It’s a dark week for The Bad Batch, though that could mainly be the lighting. Your Star Wars pals Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar are here to discuss the latest episode, including whether a headache can be foreshadowing, surprisingly compelling sub-plots, and the ecology of a deserted moon.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 3

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    A Complicated Profession May 9, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E2: “Cut and Run”
    18 The Bad Batch S1E2: "Cut and Run"

    Where do a bunch of wanted clones go? To another wanted clone, of course. Dan Moren and Tony Sindelar return to cover the second episode of The Bad Batch and discuss whether you should drag a child along when your lives are constantly in danger, the rapid ascent of authoritarianism, and if there are, in fact, more than seven people in this universe.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 2

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    A Complicated Profession May 4, 2021 The Bad Batch S1E1: “Aftermath”
    17 The Bad Batch S1E1: "Aftermath"

    A Complicated Profession returns to cover the latest Star Wars television series, The Bad Batch. Dan Moren is joined by co-host Tony Sindelar to discuss the show’s connections to The Clone Wars, the untrodden ground of this period in Star Wars history, and where this series may take us.

    The Bad Batch, Season 1, Episode 1