Episodios

  • Star Wars History

    Star Wars History
    Jan 13 2026
    Star Wars History.

    Obi-Wan Kenobi famously counseled Luke that “many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.” Our own points of view are also shaped by our understanding of history and how it’s taught to us. With that in mind, Matt and John explore how the varying versions of history taught on a thousand thousand worlds would have shaped galactic conflict, relationships and bureaucratic management through the history of a galaxy far, far away….

    Hosts
    John Mills and Matthew Rushing

    You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!

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    30 m
  • Writing in Star Wars

    Writing in Star Wars
    Jan 7 2026
    Writing in Star Wars.

    It’s hard enough reading Aurebesh, the onscreen universal language of #StarWars. But what was it like to write it, and further…how do you read ancient texts from a thousand thousand worlds in a galaxy full of tech that talks back and uses universal characters?

    John & Matt try to figure out handwriting, inherited knowledge, and reading in a Galaxy Far, Far Away.

    You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!

    Hosts
    John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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    35 m
  • An Alternate Episode VIII

    An Alternate Episode VIII
    Dec 16 2025
    An Alternate Episode VIII.

    Ten years ago, in movie theaters down the street….

    Star Wars: Episode VII: The Force Awakens relaunched the franchise with insane box office returns, a galaxy load of goodwill, and the promise of questions answered in the NEXT episode. But many were bewildered by the path they wandered down in Episode VIII.

    Jedi Masters Matt and John, joined by their fellow Jedi Master Yancy, have meditated deeply to open the doorway of the past and explore what THE LAST JEDI could have been if they had been in the writers room. Removing racing stripes is the first change. New ships are everywhere.

    Regardless of how much you loved Episode VIII, or even if you didn’t, this issue of AGGRESSIVE NEGOTIATIONS promises you a lot of fun as three lifelong fans dedicate themselves to opening the mystery boxes JJ Abrams left behind to share what they thought could be inside….

    Hosts
    John Mills and Matthew Rushing

    You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!

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    58 m
  • 10 Years of The Force Awakening

    10 Years of The Force Awakening
    Dec 9 2025
    10 Years of The Force Awakening.

    Ten years after Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the franchise finds itself again at a crossroads. So we decided re-examine our reactions and memories to the 2-billion-dollar behemoth film event, with the benefit of hindsight on everything that came after and the expectations that were set on that December in 2015. John and Matt are joined by noted droid builder, Dr. Sci Fi himself, Darren Moser, for this special retrospective episode.

    You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!

    Hosts
    John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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    1 h y 5 m
  • THX-401K

    THX-401K
    Dec 2 2025
    THX-401K.

    How does retirement planning work in the Star Wars galaxy? When could anyone retire from being a stormtrooper, or what pension plans were there for factory workers on Corellia? Your friends at Aggressive Negotiations, Matt & John, explore everything from the likelihood of insane stock exchange trading hours to the most likely stock tips on the Coruscant exchange!

    Hosts
    John Mills and Matthew Rushing

    You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!

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    38 m
  • Thanksgungan 2025

    Thanksgungan 2025
    Nov 26 2025
    Thanksgungan 2025.

    It’s time for THANKSGUNGAN! Matt & John have a long list of what they’re most thankful for from Star Wars in 2025, from anniversary celebrations to fresh content they found to be delightful and well made. What are you most thankful for from everyone’s favorite Force-filled franchise!

    Most of all, they’re thankful once more for all the joy and friendship they’ve found through the magic of Star Wars podcasting!

    You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!

    Hosts
    John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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    46 m
  • Issue 415: Blue Glow Binders

    Issue 415: Blue Glow Binders
    Nov 18 2025
    Blue Glow Binders.

    The issue this week for Aggressive Negotiations is…those funky binders that they put on Force users in the Star Wars galaxy! John & Matt have always wondered how and WHY they worked, when the Force is in all living things and Force users have the ability to tap into, and harness its energies. Will their attempts to construct head canon run afoul of actual lore? Do you have an idea to explore?

    Hosts
    John Mills and Matthew Rushing

    You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!

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    21 m
  • Issue 414: A New Hope for 2026

    Issue 414: A New Hope for 2026
    Nov 11 2025
    A New Hope for 2026.

    In this special episode of Aggressive Negotiations, John & Matt explore what appears to be hampering Star Wars’ success in 2025: the corporate mindset! Has Lucasfilm been lost in a byzantine mess of board meeting profit discussions, causing new projects to falter and promises to wane?

    But the two Jedi Masters wonder, have we now wandered the wilderness and see a brighter future in 2026?

    You’ve found the best Star Wars podcast with one-of-a-kind discussions in the spirit of fun! While you’re here, look around our creator-focused network of podcasts with all the best of Star Trek, a deep-dive read of Harry Potter's magical world, analysis of film's greatest directors, and breaking news from top names in international film festivals, and so much more!

    Hosts
    John Mills and Matthew Rushing

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    28 m
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