Who Shot First? A Star Wars Controversy Podcast

A podcast about all of the different Controversies in Star Wars. Now in one Place! Alex does the research and surprises Ethan with the knowledge. Remember, remain respectful and listen to both sides. We are not here to change your mind, we are here to humanize both sides of the argument and hopefully we can see the value in both sides. Got any new info or ideas? Let us know! @whoshot1swpod and whoshotfirstswpod@gmail.com

Who Shot First? A Star Wars Controversy Podcast is a tv podcast hosted by Alex, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alex hosts Who Shot First? A Star Wars Controversy Podcast, a tv show with 60 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  2 - 5 - George Lucas Part 1: Ownership

  Jun 30, 202625 minS2

  I am back with a new episode and will be starting my summer series about George Lucas. This will be a 4 part series. Part 1: Ownership Part 2: The Plan Part 3: Marcia Lucas Part 4: Representation As always Sources: https://www.today.com/popculture/lucas-talks-star-wars-trilogy-returns-wbna6011380 https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/george-lucas-star-wars-a-new-hope-1977-theatrical-4k-restoration https://www.thedigitalfix.com/star-wars/george-lucas-right https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/george-lucas-star-wars-interview-288523/ https://www.forcematerial.com/home/2016/10/5/george-lucas-passionate-argument-against-altering-films https://www.vox.com/2015/1/30/7952859/despecialized-edition-download https://padawanoutpost.com/en-us/blogs/outpost-archive/how-star-wars-changed-the-film-industry https://content.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1625074_1625073_1625057,00.htm https://filmustage.com/blog/how-star-wars-changed-the-cinematography/

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  Episode #4

  2 - 4 - Ahsoka's 2008 Introduction

  May 4, 202612 minS2

  May The Fourth Be With You! Happy Star Wars Day! Enjoy this new episode about the 2008 introduction of an new padawan Snips. Here are all of the sources I used. https://www.empireonline.com/tv/features/how-ahsoka-became-star-wars-greatest-heroes/ https://nerdist.com/article/ahsoka-tano-best-star-wars-character/ https://forum.rebelscum.com/threads/the-problem-with-ahsoka.1142808/ https://thedirect.com/article/ahsoka-backlash-debut https://www.thecinemaspot.com/2022/05/04/why-ahsoka-tano-is-the-greatest-star-wars-character-of-all/ https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/how-ahsoka-became-one-of-the-best-star-wars-characters-ever/

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  Episode #3

  2 - 3 - The Acolyte

  Apr 28, 202622 minS2

  I am back, Just in time for a new #savetheacolyte campaign! Today I will talk about the criticisms and attributes to The Acolyte, which was canceled after just one season. Want to see as season 2? find out why some want it to come back and others wish it to stay gone. https://www.avclub.com/the-acolyte-review-tv-disney-plus-star-wars-show-1851516930 https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolinereid/2024/09/26/disney-reveals-star-wars-show-the-acolyte-was-over-budget-at-230-million/ https://fandomwire.com/cant-take-review-scores-seriously-anymore-the-acolyte-getting-review-bombed-gets-exposed-as-2008-movie-gets-caught-in-hate-misfire/ https://bennettrcoles.com/star-wars-acolyte-an-honest-review/ https://pixelatedgeek.com/2024/07/review-the-acolyte-season-1/ https://inreviewcritics.com/2024/06/22/that-was-pretty-bad-star-wars-the-acolyte-episode-4-review/ https://keithlovesmovies.com/2024/07/23/the-acolyte-season-one-review/ https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2024/09/review-the-acolyte/ https://screenrant.com/star-wars-the-acolyte-didnt-break-canon/ https://screenrant.com/star-wars-the-acolyte-wookipedia-canon-breaks/

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  2 - 2 - The Slave Leia Bikini

  Mar 31, 202615 minS2

  <p>I am back with both sides of the argument on if Leia's Bikini in Return of the Jedi was empowering or exploitative. And unsurpisingly, Carrie Fisher comes down on both sides. How does that work? Find out in the episode!</p><p><br></p><p>https://allmylinks.com/whoshotfirstswpod</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/nov/05/slave-leia-controversy-star-wars-objectification</p><p>https://fangirlblog.com/2011/07/slave-leia-empower-women/</p><p>https://movieweb.com/star-wars-bloodlines-princess-leia-slave-huttslayer/</p><p>https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/carrie-fisher-slave-leia-costume-959475/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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  2 - 1 - Finn's Representation In The Last Jedi #StarWarsPodcastDay2026

  Feb 7, 202618 minS2

  <p>I am back! Happy Star Wars Podcast Day 2026! I am so excited to be back with you all again. I am finishing the story of Finn's representation in the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy. To remind you who I am, I am a Star Wars controversy podcast. I look at the biggest controversies in Star Wars and attempt to portray both sides and let you, the audience, choose which one you prefer. I will be here once a month trying to consolidate all the Star Wars controversies into one place.</p><p><br /></p><p>Be sure to check out...

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