Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels #35: Dynasty of Shtick and Taxes

by RetroZap Staff

Jay Krebs joins Dennis and Taxus to conclude the Scoundrels Summer Book Club with Dynasty of Evil.

In the latest episode of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels, Dennis and Taxus review the latest Entertainment Weekly coverage of The Last Jedi and conclude the Darth Bane trilogy discussion with Dynasty of Evil.


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Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels #35: Dynasty of Shtick and Taxes

Welcome to episode 35 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: Dynasty of Shtick and Taxes. Dennis is back from his trip. After a week off, there is plenty of Star Wars news up for discussion. In addition, Jay Krebs returns for the conclusion of the Scoundrels Summer Book Club. So, get ready for episode 35:Dynasty of Shtick and Taxes.

Recent Star Wars News

After a brief discussion of Disney’s impending streaming service and Dennis’s thoughts on John Powell, Dennis and Taxus begin the show in earnest with the news. The first item for discussion is the addition of another writer for Episode IX. Then the news continues with a discussion of a new Star Wars virtual reality experience at Disney parks. Plus, Anthony Breznican released several articles discussing The Last Jedi in Entertainment Weekly. The guys discuss the details revealed therein.

Dysnasty of Evil Review

It had to happen sometime, and that time is now. The finale of the Scoundrel Summer Book Club is upon us, Scoundrels. Jay Krebs, the Third Scoundrel, returns to the show. Jay, Dennis, and Taxus break down the key characters and events from the final book of the Darth Bane trilogy: Dynasty of Evil. Between Bane and Zannah, who emerges victorious and leads the Sith into a new age? You’ve read the book, now listen to our discussion in episode 35.

For more on the finale of Dynasty of Evil, check out Drew Karpyshyn’s blog here.

Find Jay Krebs’s blogs on Coffee with Kenobi here.

Find previous episodes in the Scoundrels Summer Book Club here (Path of Destruction) and here (Rule of Two).

Silence Fools!

Finally, it wouldn’t be an episode of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels without some listener feedback in “Silence Fools!” Jay’s co-hosting duties on episode 34 sparked some reaction. Furthermore, one loyal scoundrel had thoughts on Dynasty of Evil.

Thanks for tuning into episode 35 of Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels: Dynasty of Shtick and Taxes.



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Welcome to Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels. This bi-weekly show features two first-generation Star Wars fans. Each episode, RetroZappers Dennis Keithly and Darth Taxus offer their hot space opinions on Star Wars news. Then they engage in Star Wars discussion in the “Hyperthetical” segment. Top ten lists, book reviews, Rebels discussion, and interviews are all on the table. After the Hyperthetical, each episode features listener feedback with Silence Fools.

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Starships, Sabers, and Scoundrels #35: Dynasty of Shtick and Taxes

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