Tales of the Underworld: Nika Futterman (Asajj Ventress) Interview

We’re back talking The Clone Wars in our rewatch series! This week, we are discussing the Desert Arc which includes: Grievous Intrigue (209), The Deserter (210), and Lightsaber Lost (211). On this episode: What did fans think about these episodes when they first aired in 2010?  What lesson does Jedi Master Tera Sinube teach to Ahsoka?  The “Ask Dave” series on Star Wars dot com.  Our thoughts on Cut Lawquane as a “deserter” clone as we track the concept of free will with the clones. …all that and more!  Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at ⁠drinknello.com⁠ with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking all about the latest Lucasfilm animation anthology series, “Tales of the Underworld”! Tune in to hear:  How the “Dark Disciple” book set up Asajj Ventress’ story!  Our speculation on what is next for Ventress.  How the western genre is seen within Cad Bane’s story.  Do these shorts make us view Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane differently?  …and much, much more! Try Nello and the Supercalm supplement we always have on the go at drinknello.com with the code SKYTALKERS10 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to talk to the incredible costume designer behind both seasons of ANDOR, Michael Wilkinson (BATMAN V SUPERMAN, WATCHMEN, JUSTICE LEAGUE, GARDEN STATE, TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN). Caitlin talked with him one-on-one about: The close relationship between costume creation and production design Designing for characters like Mon Mothma and Cassian who have pre-established looks in other Star Wars films  The evolution of Kleya’s character as seen through her clothing  … and so much more! We also talked our favorite costumes from ANDOR, and why costumes are such a core piece of storytelling. Thank you to Lucasfilm for the opportunity! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are thrilled to bring you our interviews with Alan Tudyk (K-2SO) and Margit Pfeiffer (Supervising Sound Editor on ANDOR season 1 and season 2). Both were incredible conversations discussing the world of ANDOR. Alan's interview starts at 31:45 and Margit's interview starts at 6:40. We talked: Constructing the vocals and layering a world like Ghorman with Margit. Building the tension of Mon’s speech through sound design. The differences between working on Andor and Rogue One — and what Alan would have changed (and what he wouldn’t!). How Alan came to join team Rogue One and accept the role of K-2SO.  … and so much more. Thank you so much to Lucasfilm for the opportunity! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We interviewed show runner and ANDOR creator Tony Gilroy (The BOURNE films, MICHAEL CLAYTON, ROGUE ONE) at Lucasfilm's offices in San Francisco!  What “inspiring mania” on a set like ANDOR means An overview of our day at Lucasfilm  How ANDOR transitions into Rogue One and the process of making the show towards that ending Tony’s thoughts on Perrin’s speech at Leida’s wedding  What ANDOR means to him as this chapter closes  …and so much more! Thank you so much to Lucasfilm for this opportunity! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking about all the ways the finale of Andor Season 2 has and hasn’t changed our viewing experience of Rogue One! Tune in this week to hear:  Jyn and Cassian as messengers.  What are the comparisons between Luthen and Kleya vs Saw and Jyn?  How has Cassian’s character arc in Rogue One shifted with two seasons of Andor? Luthen Rael’s last name as anagram for "Lear" – and how that relates to Shakespeare’s “King Lear”.  …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We went to Star Wars Celebration Japan in April and we are here to talk about our experience, plus our other travels in Japan! On this episode: We discuss all the big panels and what we learned, including The Mandalorian and Grogu, Maul: Shadow Lord, Star Wars Visions Vol 3, Ahsoka, and more! Our highlights and also some woes of this Celebration, plus things we bought! Some funny moments on our trip exploring Japan before and after Celebration. Our time in Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea!  …and so much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have made it to the series finale of Andor! It’s so hard to say goodbye to such an incredible show, but we’re so excited to break down this last arc. In this episode we discuss:  Luthen and Kleya’s backstory.  Cassian’s complete character arc; what did the show Andor tell us about him?  Were there any loose ends in the series?  How does our viewing of Rogue One change? … and so much more! Thanks to our incredible listeners for making covering this era of Star Wars storytelling so special!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re covering the 2 BBY arc in ANDOR season 2: Episodes 7, 8, and 9. This is a heavy, tough set of episodes and there’s a lot to cover. Here’s what to expect: Charlotte and Caitlin discuss the implications of the Ghorman Massacre. What does it mean for Luthen’s story and the relationship to the Yavin 4 rebels?  Cassian and Bix, and their relationship; we also discuss Cassian’s entire arc through the series and whether destiny is involved in his story. Speculation for the final arc! … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re excited to bring you this special interview with the voice of Asajj Ventress, Nika Futterman! Tune in to hear:  What key words and themes were used to describe Ventress in this story?  What does Star Wars mean to Nika Futterman?  What makes the character of Ventress such a fan favorite?  What can fans look forward to in Tales of the Underworld?  … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices