Season 1
“Warrior Nun” writer and a veritable historian of the television medium Brenden Gallagher joins us to discuss the what you can learn about parenting from the Mothma household, the power of a well written monologue, and why every revolution needs class traitors. Shout outs to Naomi Klein and her book “Shock Doctrine” for perhaps inspiring Nemik’s now famous rant about Imperial overreach, and to Jennifer Welch for sticking it to Hakeem Jeffries. Follow Brenden on Bluesky @brendenmgallagaher, his wife Claire on IG @clairecdowns, and come see the Nepo Baby Talent Show at the UCB Theater in LA! Unfortunately Northern Exposure is no longer available on any streaming services as of this episode. And watch Rusteen's film "Kaiju Kid" on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/wtoEfao_b4w?si=NJPWCHJDobEPbYbm Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes! Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice is Twitter Instagram Bluesky YouTube Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost Art by Kris Mukai Theme song by Eric Wilson
“Clarence” writer and voice actor Spencer Rothbell joins Andorks this week as we begin our coverage of S1E6 “The Axe Forgets.” Listen to find out what happens to the guy from “The Bear,” Rizzler the Hutt, Mon Mothman, and our bad Christopher Walken impressions. Maclunkey! Watch “Clarence” on Hulu! And follow Spencer on Instagram at @owloil and on Twitter at @srothbell Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes! Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice is Twitter Instagram Bluesky YouTube Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost Art by Kris Mukai Theme song by Eric Wilson
A pair of roundtable discussions close out our discussion of S1E4 “Aldhani,” with guest Andrew Overbye from the Authorized Novelization Podcast on hand to discuss “Rogue One’s” incredible novelization, Nemik’s Gundam collection, and one of the craziest things George Lucas has ever said. Listen to Andrew Overybe’s Authorized Novelizations Podcast! Listen to their episode on "Rogue One" and their episode on Andor season 1. Follow Andrew on Letterboxd! And you can find Authorized on these links: Authorized Patreon: patreon.com/authorizedpod Instagram: instagram.com/authorizedpod Bluesky: bluesky.com/authorizedpod Write a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks! Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes! Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice is Twitter Instagram Bluesky YouTube Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost Art by Kris Mukai Theme song by Eric Wilson
Jon Callan, writer of “Justice League” and “Young Justice,” and game designer on “Star Trek: Resurgence,” has waited 19 long weeks to finally join us here on ANDORKS to share his hot takes about everyone’s favorite liberal senator Mon Mothma, the rivalry between Star Wars and Star Trek, and why Tony Gilroy is the hardest working writer in Hollywood. Follow Jon on Instagram at @instacallan and check out his game writing and narrative design classes at UCLA! Write us a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks! Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes! Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice is Twitter Instagram Bluesky YouTube Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost Art by Kris Mukai Theme song by Eric Wilson
Well folks, it only took 18 weeks but the one and only Mon Mothma has walked on screen and into our hearts. To help welcome her to the show, /Film writer Devin Meenan is here to talk about Mon, Kleya, the Kathryn Hunter experience, Rebel infighting, why we should abolish billionaires, and all the easter eggs to pour over at Luthen’s Galactic Antiquities and Objects of Interest. Read Devin’s work on /Film! https://www.slashfilm.com/author/devinmeenan/ Follow Devin on Twitter @DevinM626 Write a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks! Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes! Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice is Twitter Instagram Bluesky YouTube Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost Art by Kris Mukai Theme song by Eric Wilson
“Transformers: Cyberverse” Writer Dan Salgarolo joins ANDORKS to discuss gatekeeping nerds, why Andor is so refreshing to watch as writers, Luthen’s souped up Subaru, whatever happened to Chewbacca mom, and our single favorite scene of the show. Watch Dan’s show “Transformers: Cyberverse” on YouTube And follow Dan @Salgatron on Twitter, Threads and Bluesky Write a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks! Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes! Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice is Twitter Instagram Bluesky YouTube Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost Art by Kris Mukai Theme song by Eric Wilson
Can a Disney show truly be revolutionary? Do people who commit political violence feel guilt and shame about it? Is there racism in the Star Wars universe? Is the ISB a toxic workplace? All these questions and more will be answered in an intellectually stimulating conversation with filmmaker, writer, and organizer Jon Danforth-Appell that finds Luthen selling out Andor and the last remnants of the PreMor corporation getting thrown into the trash. This week’s required reading: Jon’s article “Against Zionist Realism” “The Revolution Will Not Be Star Wars Here” Write a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks! Email andorkspod@gmail.com with who you think is idiocy, ineptitude, and total disengagement. Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice is Twitter Instagram Bluesky YouTube Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost Art by Kris Mukai Theme song by Eric Wilson
Dedra Meero storms onto the scene and Luthen has an organizing conversation with his new recruit as ANDORKS begins our coverage of S1E4 “Aldhani” with our guest, film worker and president of the Darth Maul Fan Club Eddie Včelíková. Together we shout out Jane McAlevey, the Portland frog protestors, and Denise Gough’s brave activism. Write a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks! Email andorkspod@gmail.com with any questions or topics you want us to cover in upcoming episodes! If you want to hire Eddie on your next film set, follow them on Instagram @eddiecherrycola Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice is Twitter Instagram Bluesky YouTube Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost Art by Kris Mukai Theme song by Eric Wilson
Organizer and performance artist Siobhan O’Loughlin joins the podcast to discuss her journey from Baby Yoda to Andor. Along the way, we’ll ask important questions about the fascist mind, whether Waymos are evil, and what Occupy Wall Street really accomplished. Follow Siobhan on @siobhansolo on Instagram Write a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks! Email andorkspod@gmail.com to let us know whether you think Luthen is daddy or babygirl Follow Andorks on your social media vice of choice: Twitter Instagram Bluesky YouTube Shout out to the podcast Strong Songs for diving deep into the music of Andor! Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost Art by Kris Mukai Theme song by Eric Wilson
Noah Suarez-Sikes joins ANDORKS to discuss why he hates Ewoks, what role Mosk would have in the Trump administration, and bid farewell to Timm as we discuss the next 7 minutes of S1E3 “Reckoning” Follow Noah on Twitter at @noahpasaran or on BlueSky at noahs.bsky.social Write a review on Apple Podcasts to spread the word about Andorks! If you can relate what is happening in Star Wars in Victoria 3, email us at andorkspod@gmail.com Follow Andorks on whatever your social media vice of choice is Twitter Instagram Bluesky YouTube Produced & edited by Rusteen Honardoost Art by Kris Mukai Theme song by Eric Wilson