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Welcome to Deep Discussions Podcast, where we talk about deep discussions you can relate to. Cover art photo provided by Paweł Czerwiński on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@pawel_czerwinski
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Book Fare: Book Club Fun, Wholesome Recommendations, Deep Discussions
Book Fare: Book Club Fun, Wholesome Recommendations, Deep Discussions
Are you tired of picking up the latest new release and finding it's filled with junk you don't want in your life? We've got you! We love helping thoughtful women find wholesome, life-affirming books for themselves and their families. We share curated content in a fun, book-loving community! Come to the table, listen in, and join us on Facebook and Instagram #BookFarePodcast
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Star Wars Uplink | Weekly Star Wars Theories, Deep Dives, Discussions, and News
Uplink Media Group
Star Wars Uplink dives into the past, present and future of ALL Star Wars games! Covering Squadrons, Battlefront, Fallen Order, Cancelled Star Wars and Everything Else!! After almost 5 years as the Star Wars Battlefront Podcast (SWBP), it is time to take our skills into the rest of Star Wars Gaming! Leave Us Feedback: contact@uplinkpodcast.com. Twitter: @UplinkPodcast YouTube: The Star Wars Battlefront Podcast
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Ahsoka season 1 showed us how beautiful a live action Clone Wars could be… but is it a good idea? AND Is Star Wars too serious? The New Lando movie might make or break that statementTimestamps: Intro: 00:00Is Star Wars Too Serious?: 00:23Live Action Clone Wars?: 09:07─────────JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://discord.gg/cdQgvgg3➤ Listen to our podcasts here…
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Star Wars Skeleton Crew has the most potential for great storytelling in the universe of Star Wars, but it’s already struggling… what’s going on?─────────JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://discord.gg/cdQgvgg3➤ Listen to our podcasts here: https://bit.ly/3gJIBg9➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsUplink➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starwarsuplink/…
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Star Wars has been on hiatus on the big screen for years… 7 years by the time the next movie will come out, but what does this gap mean for the next few Star Wars movies? We have some details from the top! What Kathleen Kennedy Said: At the end of last year, when “The Rise of Skywalker” came out, you said you wanted to take time out to think about …
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Palpatine is a huge figure in Star Wars, and rightfully so, but now that we’re decades from his introduction, I think it’s finally time for him to die, and a new Dark Side Villain to lead the galaxy. ─────────JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://discord.gg/cdQgvgg3➤ Listen to our podcasts here: https://bit.ly/3gJIBg9➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsUplin…
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Star Wars TV shows have been holding the torch for years until the next movie, but how is this movie focus going to change the landscape for Skeleton Crew? AND are the Jedi being ruined? Skelton Crew Thoughts and Hopes Are the Jedi too Stupid Now? Have we had too many examples of the Jedi ruining their own luster? Are they becoming the new stormtro…
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Dave Filoni’s rumored Heir to the Empire movie is heating up with a few new details, but it still faces a big challenge… and what is this theory about Return of the Jedi’s true meaning? Dave Filoni New Movie: “I will say, I have an opening I really like quite a bit, I’m very excited about it for that picture. I’m excited about the potential of just…
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Star Wars Outlaws is returning to the Original Trilogy era and bringing a new light to the story, but what will that change? AND what does the future hold for the high republic? Star Wars Outlaw’s New Details More Space Combat Reputation system Starfield Style Space Travel Side Quests The true secret is the whole bounty hunter system Star Wars Acol…
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According to a new report, season 2 of Ahsoka is bringing a bigger spotlight to Anakin Skywalker, and maybe a return to the Clone Wars? AND this prequel trilogy concept art holds a dark alternative for Padme… Timestamps: Intro: 00:00Ahsoka S2 Live Action Clone Wars: 00:24Padme’s Dark Alternate Path: 13:14─────────JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://discord.gg…
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The prophecy of the chosen one is a topic that is still debated to this day, was it Anakin? Was it Luke? But what if it was Obi Wan? AND, were the Jedi the real villains of the prequel movies? Was Obi Wan the Real Chosen One?Were Jedi Always the Villains?─────────JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://discord.gg/cdQgvgg3➤ Listen to our podcasts here: https://bit…
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The marketing machine for Star Wars acolyte has begun, and with it new details around the villain have emerged, and which Star Wars movies have been revealed to be released? Star Wars Acolyte TV Spots Share Villain Details“Based on past plot leaks, it's safe to assume that Mae and Osha were separated as children, with the latter being trained by th…
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Incredible combat in Star Wars runs strong throughout the franchise, but this Dream project from a surprising actor would take it to a whole other level… and what if the Jedi Council knew about the sith for way longer than they let on? Star Wars John Wick? Ahmed Best wants to see his character come to the big screen in a brutal way https://www.star…
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Tales of the Empire is continuing the animation streak for Star Wars and bringing some big reveals for the time frame leading up to Ahsoka, but what does it mean? And who is the evil figure in the new Acolyte trailer? Timestamps:Intro: 00:00Star Wars Acolyte’s Real Villain: 00:26Tales of The Empire Theories: 14:11─────────JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://d…
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George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, has had a love for TV Shows for years, but what would happen if that became a reality? And whatever happened to Skeleton Crew? We have some details!George Lucas is Returning to Star Wars?“I think he’s coming back, you know, I’m pretty sure now that he’s doing a series,” he told YouTuber Star Wars Theory. “I t…
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Super. Strong. Force Users. There are tons of examples of powerful force users in Star Wars legends, but there’s a fan favorite that many have been wanting the return of… And will the Mandalorian and Grogu movie explain the Origins of the Jedi? Should Starkiller Return?They just announced a new Starkiller figure, which got me thinking about a possi…
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The Rule of two is a foundation of the Sith, and the reason they have withstood the test of time in the shadows, but will Star Wars acolyte shed some light on this dark history? And how will Star Wars Outlaws change the galaxy? The Rule of Two Explored in Acolyte?What is the Rule of Two? “After the Sith were decimated by the Jedi Knights of a thous…
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The Star Wars Galaxy is expanding way past anything we’ve ever seen, but how will it change the way we see the force, and the year of the Dark Side is here!Star Wars Andor Get Out Writer is co writing James Mangold’s Dawn of the Jedihttps://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2024/04/07/the-best-andor-writer-is-co-writing-star-wars-dawn-of-the-jedi/?sh=…
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The Dark Side in Star Wars Canon is just kind of lacking when it comes to the variety of stories we had in Legends, but how can this new era incorporate some exciting new Sith Stories? And what will the future hold for Star Wars animation? Why Dark Side in Canon Needs to ChangeCompare and contrast Legends and Canon in Star Wars The missing Sith in …
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Acolyte is causing a stir in the Star Wars community and has huge implications for the timeline, and expanding what the galaxy looks like when you remove everything we know about the universe, but will it ruin everything or shine through the darkness? And when will we see more Original Trilogy era projects? Acolyte’s Timeline Drama Explained -Will …
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Star Wars the Acolyte is the first time we’re leaving the existing era behind on screen, no more skywalkers, and many more new characters, but how is this going to change the galaxy? And what do we think about this new era? Timestamps:Intro: 00:00Star Wars Acolyte Theories: 00:24High Republic Era Thoughts: 14:50───────── JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://di…
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95-A Podcast Update, 3 Impactful Spiritual Books for Christians, and "push as hard as the age that pushes against you."
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There’s a different tone on the show today as we bring you an update on the state of the show in the first section. Next, we bring you three of the Christian Spiritual books that have impacted us most deeply. It was uncanny how much these three “talked” to one another and were so appropriate for today! Stay to the end to hear our closing thoughts! …
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The landscape of Star Wars has been shaky the last few years, with projects going from rumored, to announced, then canceled time and time again, but I think we’re coming close to the make or break point for the franchise… And how do we feel about Rey’s newest role in the New Jedi Order movie? How Long Does Star Wars Have to Succeed or Fail? Talk ab…
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94-Do You Want to Read a Classic but Don’t Know Where to Start? Top 6 Literature Recommendations + Quick Tips to Help You Get Started!
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Is the idea of reading the Great Works of Western Civilization intimidating or daunting? Did you read classics in school and just didn’t get it or didn’t like them? Is it difficult to know where to begin? Well start where you are – here with us! We will walk you through a Baker’s Dozen Quick Tips, and give you 2 recommendations each from Children’s…
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tar Wars Acolyte is taking the galaxy deep into the Dark Side, but what does that actually mean? And why are Star Wars games dying? Star Wars Acolyte leaks heat up!Star Wars Acolyte is rumored to be internally confirmed to be multiple seasons (at least 1 more at this pointThe New MandalorianThe State of Star Wars Video GamesBattlefront Collection R…
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Today we dive into Detective Fiction Recommendations - after last week's Detective Fiction Primer. If you love mysteries (like Amanda) or even if it's not your favorite (like Elizabeth and Tricia), you will find a recommendation to start with. What did Elizabeth read as homework for this episode? Does Tricia read any besides Nero Wolfe? And HOW MAN…
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Theories and Star Wars go hand in hand. All the way back to the beginning there were magazine articles, and news segments, and that legacy of theory has continued to this day. But this Anakin Theory takes it to a whole new level… And how will Dune impact Star Wars? The Two Anakins TheoryThis Theory suggests there were actually clones of Anakin… How…
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92-The Definitive Detective Fiction Primer You’ve Been Waiting For! Cozy Mysteries, Setting, and the Moral Universe.
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How can Murder be a Cozy Mystery? How is Detective Fiction like Fairy Tales? What do Superheroes, The Western Cowboy Hero, and Dad TV have to do with Detective Fiction? We present to you The Definitive Detective Fiction Primer! Walk with us thru the birth and growth of the genre, focusing on The Golden Age of Detective Fiction, talk about what the …
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The Mandalorian changed Star Wars forever. It opened back up what Star Wars could be, and gave new life to the franchise, but now that we’re getting a new focus on movies, the future of the show is bleak… ───────── JOIN OUR DISCORD! https://discord.gg/cdQgvgg3 ➤ Listen to our podcasts here: https://bit.ly/3gJIBg9 ➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Star…
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Have you ever felt like everyone around you is being fake? Do you ever think conventional manners are ridiculous? Have you ever felt like people just need to WAKE UP?!? Then this discussion is for you! Today, in our first Book Club of 2024, we discuss Oscar Wilde's brilliant play The Importance of Being Earnest. From the funniest moments to some cu…
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Mace Windu died, right? Well according to this he somehow survived… And what do these early impressions of Bad Batch Season 3 mean for the show? Somehow Mace Windu Survived…We’ve seen past examples of returns from unbelievable deaths, or even very believable deaths How would we feel about this? What do we think of Bad Batch Season 3 first impressio…
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90-Happy Galantine’s Day! Female Friendships in Literature: The Ideal, The Complicated, and the Frenemy!
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From the sweet first friendships of girlhood to the deep, sometimes complicated friendships of womanhood, we talk about what Friendship is, why we need it, and how it relates to Community. This episode also features a short and sweet interview with Amanda’s daughter, Ruby, talking about one of her favorite friendship books and great quotes from Gur…
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Return of the Jedi was very unique in its ending, positive galaxy wide celebration, but now that the Mandoverse is expanding, did they accidentally retcon the Trilogy ender? And How will new Jedi get their blades in the new Jedi order? Return of the RetconAre they actually retconning the happy ending of Return of the Jedi? How do we feel about this…
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Today we're talking about making reading a part of our family cultures. But what does that mean? You may picture your whole family sitting down quietly at night before bed, and that and other idyllic pictures may seem impossible, but today we're talking about how simple and fun it can be! We share relatable stories and easy tips to start making rea…
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Star Wars is filled with returns from the dead, but what would this change have done to Star Wars now… and what is Luke doing in the Mandoverse? Asajj Ventress’s Original RevivalAsajj Ventress's return in The Bad Batch season 3 was originally planned for a different Star Wars property which would have been a decidedly bad decision.Dave Filoni has a…
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88-What Does It Take to Have A Great Marriage? Podcaster and Christian Women’s Business Guru Stefanie Gass’ Top Marriage, Business, and Life Books!
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If you could ask one the Top 20 Podcasters in the world to share one book, what would it be? Our guest today is Stefanie Gass, who is not only one of the Top 20 Podcasters is the world, but is also aChristian who is passionate about helping other Christian Women to grow their online businesses using podcasting. We discuss some of our favorite marri…
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The Bad Batch changed Star Wars, it brought back some Clone Wars characters, added more depth to the aftermath of Order 66, and now we have more coming than we ever thought possible! And will we see more clones in the future? Bad Batch Season 3 Trailer TheoriesFill in after trailer watchCloning in Star WarsHow do we feel about Cloning in Star Wars?…
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Have you looked at this year and thought, "Why should I set a reading goal (or any goal) - it's never worked before!" Friend, we hear you! We have all been in places where goal setting is discouraging and hard. Today, we tackle the problem of unwieldy goals with a Book Fare first! Tricia is putting on her professional coaching hat to walk Elizabeth…
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Somehow Palpatine Returned… again? According to this new theory another return is possible, but how do we feel? And what are our hopes for the final season of Bad Batch? Will Palpatine Be the Villain of Rey’s Movie?I saw a theory running around that Palpatine could return as the villain again… A sith’s soul/spirit can be contained in a kyber crysta…
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Have you set any reading goals for 2024? It can be confusing to know how to set reading goals that won't be too much or too discouraging. We've been there! Today we talk about the reading goals we're exploring for the new year, what they might be, and why we've chosen them. We're also discussing all the new things coming down the pike this year, li…
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Before Disney, long gaps between movies and very little else was the norm. Yeah, you’d have Legends content like the books to fill in the gaps, but other than that, releases were few and far between. Which leads many to ask is there too much Star Wars? And the original plan for Rey was very different, but called back to some fun ideas.Timestamps: I…
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Happy 2024! This is the time of year we're all thinking about goals and habits. What are the best habits for a great reading life? This year, Amanda leads us in a new way to think about that question, and her habits may look a bit more like virtues... Episodes mentioned today: Episode 38- Guest Heidi White and the Glory of the Classics Episode 48- …
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Star Wars legends was filled with the strongest Force users in the entire Star Wars Universe, but according to this new theory Rey holds a power that even Palpatine didn’t have… and a fan animated short has inspired some new thoughts… Rey Skywalker New PowerAccording to this theory Rey will have a new strength that will make her very interesting in…
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Are you ready for new?? We have so many new things coming down the pike this year! First, a brand new reading challenge for 2024. In this episode, we reveal the categories and talk about how we can work through them together! We also have a new reading group coming- listen to the end of the episode to find out what... There's new contests, new merc…
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Star Wars in 2023 was a crazy year for Star Wars… 3 TV series 1 massive game, and Star Wars celebration headlined, while the books, comics and extended universe filled in the gaps, but what does this year mean for the next?What We Know:Star Wars AcolyteStar Wars Skeleton CrewStar Wars OutlawsBad Batch Season 3─────────JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://disco…
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83-Our Top 8 Books of 2023! How do we keep our humanity in the face of great fear and evil PLUS what a book written by CS Lewis and Robin Williams would be like!
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How do we keep our humanity in the face of overwhelming fear and great evil? If CS Lewis and Robin Williams wrote a book together, what would it be like? What is the Moral Imagination and why is it so fundamental to a child’s character development? How can one come out of a difficult season of life at peace? These and other topics and themes come f…
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Fans have been wanting a Darth Vader series for years, and ever since we got a taste of the brutal dark side user in Rogue One, it feels just out of reach, but now we might have some hope! And we also review the last year of Star Wars!Vader Series is Very Possible with this InterviewHayden Christiansen wants to play Vader and Anakin in more project…
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82-The BEST Family Christmas Book You May Have Never Read! Book Club: Christmas Jeopardy and Letters from Father Christmas by Tolkien!
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What does Santa have to do with Faerie Land? What was Tolkien like as a father? What REALLY goes on at the North Pole? Welcome to our Christmas Book Club episode featuring Letters from Father Christmas, by JRR Tolkien! We havethe sweetest, coziest family book club ya ever did see, including Christmas Jeopardy! This is one to listen to with your chi…
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Darth Sidious, the legendary Palpatine was known for playing with the dark side of the force in ways we’re still unraveling, and this theory makes the prequels even crazier, as well as what we can expect from the character of Bo Katan going forward!Timestamps:Intro: 00:00Bo Katan’s Shaky Future: 00:25Palpatine's Dark Plan with Padme: 12:12─────────…
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2024 might be the best year for Star Wars since Disney bought them… but why and what’s coming our way? Also, what would our dream Star Wars movie be, and how would that impact the galaxy far, far away?─────────JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://discord.gg/cdQgvgg3➤ Listen to our podcasts here: https://bit.ly/3gJIBg9➤ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StarWarsUpli…
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Today we look back on the 2023 Reading Challenge - first by listening to some voicemails from you, then by talking about some of our favorites. We cover topics from Great Classics to contemporary Sci-Fi to non-Fiction, and everything in between. You'll hear Elizabeth's hot take on Tiger Woods, Amanda's comedy favorite, and Tricia goes deep into lis…
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Have you ever wondered about the origins of the Force? What about the Jedi? This is the promise we’re getting for the upcoming Dawn of the Jedi movie, but how will this change the galaxy? And why is this Star Wars gaming news bad for the future of games?─────────JOIN OUR DISCORD!https://discord.gg/cdQgvgg3➤ Listen to our podcasts here: https://bit.…
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