Are six Jedi younglings already better examples of what it means to be a Jedi than Anakin Skywalker?

This week, Jacob and Evan discuss Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 5, Episodes 6–9, following a group of younglings as they travel to Ilum, discover their lightsaber crystals, encounter Hondo Ohnaka, and find themselves caught in a dangerous confrontation with General Grievous.

But beyond the adventure, these episodes raise some interesting questions about the Jedi Order and how it prepares children for the responsibilities of becoming Jedi.

Is it ethical to train children in Jedi philosophy before they can fully understand what they're committing to? Does Hondo actually have a moral code, or is everything about profit? And are the younglings displaying more courage, selflessness, and emotional control than some of the Jedi who are supposed to be teaching them?

We also explore how Anakin's unconventional training has influenced Ahsoka, whether the Gathering is unnecessarily dangerous, and our favorite and least favorite parts of the arc.

Plus, plenty of unexpected tangents and the usual questionable humor.

Episodes Covered:

• S5E6 – The Gathering

• S5E7 – A Test of Strength

• S5E8 – Bound for Rescue

• S5E9 – A Necessary Bond

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is darker than you remember.

This week, Jacob and Evan revisit the second Harry Potter story, comparing the book and movie while exploring the disturbing details and questionable decisions that make this adventure far more sinister than it initially appears.

From Tom Riddle's manipulation of Ginny Weasley to Gilderoy Lockhart's horrifying use of memory charms, there's a lot more happening beneath the surface of Hogwarts.

We discuss whether Dumbledore should have closed the school, how far Dobby's good intentions can justify his actions, who deserves the blame for opening the Chamber of Secrets, and whether Slytherin House is fundamentally broken.

We also explore the biggest book-to-movie differences, including missing characters, expanded mysteries, and important details that change how we understand the story.

Plus, Gilderoy Lockhart stops by with an unforgettable advertisement for his Memory Removal Services.

Topics include:

• Chamber of Secrets book vs. movie differences

• Tom Riddle, Ginny Weasley, and the diary

• Dumbledore's responsibility for student safety

• Dobby's increasingly dangerous attempts to protect Harry

• Gilderoy Lockhart's disturbing crimes

• Slytherin House and its legacy

• Harry's battle against the Basilisk

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The Jedi are supposed to be peacekeepers, so why are they training rebels to overthrow a government?

This week, Jacob and Evan dive into Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 5, Episodes 2–5, exploring the Onderon rebellion and the origins of Saw Gerrera.

As Anakin, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan help train a resistance movement against a Separatist-backed government, we're left questioning whether the Jedi are truly fighting for peace or becoming part of the very problem they're supposed to solve.

We discuss the Jedi Order's growing hypocrisy, the morality of proxy warfare, and whether their involvement helped create the ruthless Saw Gerrera we eventually meet in Rogue One.

Plus, we debate what separates freedom fighters from terrorists, whether the Onderon rebellion was worth the sacrifices, and how Steela Gerrera's death changed the course of her brother's life.

And, as usual, the conversation takes a few unexpected turns involving the CIA, Ohio, swords, and some questionable analogies.

Episodes Covered:

• S5E2 – A War on Two Fronts

• S5E3 – Front Runners

• S5E4 – The Soft War

• S5E5 – Tipping Points

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Did the Jedi Create a Rebellion?
00:49 – Welcome Back & Jedi Rebel Academy
03:10 – Have the Jedi Become What They Fight Against?
09:47 – Is Training Rebels Any Different From Fighting?
14:59 – Did the Jedi Create Saw Gerrera?
23:38 – Freedom Fighters or Terrorists?
27:48 – When Should Soldiers Disobey Orders?
30:37 – Was the Onderon Rebellion Worth It?
34:38 – Ranking the Onderon Arc
38:04 – The Best and Worst of the Arc
41:14 – What's Next?

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