In this new monthly segment of Star Wars Lessons, Karl sits down with artist Joe Hogan to talk about the powerful scene in The Empire Strikes Back where Yoda raises Luke’s X-Wing from the swamp. They look at why this scene means a lot in what it has taught them as well as how important […]
The Empire Strikes Back
Saving What We Love Pt.2- TWL #369
We complete our personal rankings of the Star Wars films by once again focusing on a major theme, a favorite moment, a character we identify with, and a fun story attached to our favorite Star Wars movies! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review!
There Is Another- TWL #353
We continue our Journey to The Rise of Skywalker segment by diving into Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back! From the presence of Han changing up our story, to Luke’s Jedi training on Dagohbah, and grappling with questions of truth, we look at all the story implications from what came before and moving forward! The […]
Top 5 Empire Strikes Back Moments- TWL #317
We break down our Top 5 Moments from The Empire Strikes Back! From Piett to hydrospanners, we cover all the delightful, exciting, and magical moments that make up ESB! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review!
Force Training- TWL #299
Karl and Katie discuss the similarities between Luke’s training on Dagohbah with what he passes on, or fails to pass on, to Rey on Ach’To. The discussion leads into some great conversation about the heart of both Luke and Rey’s respective character journeys as well: one as a Hero’s Journey, the other that of the […]
You Will Be Tempted- TWL
Karl breaks down key scenes of temptation from the middle act films: Anakin’s dream about Shmi in AOTC, Luke’s vision of his friends in danger in ESB, and Rey’s vision of Kylo in TLJ! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review!