The Good, The Bad & The Batch

Julia Rago & Rebecca Majors

A Star Wars: The Bad Batch fancast chock-a-block full of story & character analysis and Good Jokes™ ✨ hosted by Julia Rago and Rebecca Majors. If you like story, and you like Star Wars, stick around! read less
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TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 14 | Season 2 Recap
12-04-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 14 | Season 2 Recap
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: our overall thoughts about Season 2 and how it stacked up against Season 1, Does this season craft a compelling narrative, What we liked and what we didn’t, The role of character deaths, Tragedy vs shock, We’re talking about Tech again, Themes! and how they continued in this season, Character archs & development, What characters were and weren’t set up well, and an in-depth look at what we would change about this season.Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 14 | Season 2 Recap
12-04-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 14 | Season 2 Recap
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: our overall thoughts about Season 2 and how it stacked up against Season 1, Does this season craft a compelling narrative, What we liked and what we didn’t, The role of character deaths, Tragedy vs shock, We’re talking about Tech again, Themes! and how they continued in this season, Character archs & development, What characters were and weren’t set up well, and an in-depth look at what we would change about this season.Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 13 | The Summit & Plan 99
03-04-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 13 | The Summit & Plan 99
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: it's NOT what we expected at all, the "Thoroughfare of Ideas" model of storytelling, we're not always wrong, just mostly wrong, our P.I. business slogan, the Phee/Tech elephant in the room and how to craft realistic relationships, looking for more concrete details on the Emprire's plans, clones that smell good, the return of Saw Gerrera, and the gentle art of crafting tragedy a.k.a. why Tech isn't dead.Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 12 | Tipping Point
27-03-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 12 | Tipping Point
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: Hosier is not a clone btw, shuffling around the pieces of this episode, the art of contrasts, Hemlock is giving psychopath while the Empire gives wet willies, did we need so many little pieces in this ep., the Hemlock vs. Rampart archetypes, and once again talking about the difference in ideology between Hunter and Echo and why they are who they are. Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 11 | Pabu
20-03-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 11 | Pabu
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: More talk about how this episode fits into the greater season than the actual plot of the episode, when you're here, you're family, a brief vacation Echo interlude, when is the right time to payoff what you've set up, they're keeping us guessing on where we're going, The Convergence™, and where in the Heck is Charlie Rampart. Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 10 | The Outpost
13-03-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 10 | The Outpost
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: Wow This Episode Is Beautiful, finally some good gottamn Crosshair content, the escalation of this season, more color theory, how to use music and its absence, Charlie Rampart might be Pabu, the death of the redemption-by-death epidemic and how we need more characters like Crosshair, and the many layers of the ice vulture. Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 9 | Metamorphosis
06-03-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 9 | Metamorphosis
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: Speak it from your chest, new bad guy in town alert, which is it? Lama Su or Nala Se, jury is still out, the potential intentionality of this episode and the framing of the season, the Star Wars judicial system, The Lama Su Mandela Effect, Omega taking charge, space horror, my beloved, women in STEMB. Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 8 | Retrieval
27-02-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 8 | Retrieval
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: our expectations vs. reality, the enemy of this season is Capitalism, Makko's stolen arcade claw machine arm, a Burn Notice interlude again (now ft. Leverage), seeing Omega take charge in the wake of Echo's departure, uneven pacing and what could have changed, and the merits of giving lads a tattoo gun. Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 7 | The Crossing
21-02-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 7 | The Crossing
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: our first two-parter of season 2, farewell Mamá Echo, we really do say hole a lot in this one, folks, and we're sorry about that, leaving room for emotional conversations, the Kiner Brothers are really good at their job, and the job of design & successfully doing it. Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 6 | The Clone Conspiracy & Truth and Consequences
13-02-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 6 | The Clone Conspiracy & Truth and Consequences
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: wow! not what we expected (complimentary), how does the imperial senate work anyway?, stupid deeds of noble heart, riyo chuchi: another well done female character, a sticky web of lies does Admiral Rampart weave, A Good Mother-Daughter Moment™, A Burn Notice Interlude, call the exterminator because Palpatine's in the floor again, did you guys hear that Admiral Charlie Rampart got arrested in front of the whole senate?? Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 5 | Tribe
06-02-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 5 | Tribe
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: we opened our mouths and were immediately proven wrong, space avocado in space, oh look at that its another filler episode, treating native cultures with respect, reconnecting with a lost culture, more Echo content please, prediction for mid-season episodes.Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 4 | Entombed
30-01-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 4 | Entombed
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: Phee Genoa like the salami, how to do filler episodes well, (don't) make Star Wars Jedi again, The Bad Batch does Uncharted 3, The Spice Droids (feat. Mel Beeps & BB-Spice), Crosshair is still sad and Rampart has literal skeletons in his closet, more good monster design (long version), visual language in contrasting colors, and gearing up for tragedy.Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to share your Spice Droids puns, say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 3 | Faster
23-01-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 3 | Faster
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs.Talking points include: Crime Aunt teaches kids how to gamble on a life debt, micro and macro storytelling, letting wry humor moments hit in storytelling, damn how are the people who make this show so good at storytelling, the color theory of The Bad Batch & the world around them.Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 2 | The Solitary Clone
16-01-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 2 | The Solitary Clone
In this episode, Julia and Becca continue talking character and theme analysis. And, of course, don't forget the goofs. Talking points include: it's a Good Ep™, Crosshair is Squidward Tentacles, the drab Fung Shui of Admiral Charles Rampart's office, the Crosshair & Commander Cody character catalyst continuum, the nature of tragedy and solid character writing, facing workplace harassment when your boss is a fascist, and the future of everyone's favorite Clint Eastwood look-alike (it's Crosshair). Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 1 | Spoils of War & Ruins of War
09-01-2023
TGTBATB: S2, Ep. 1 | Spoils of War & Ruins of War
In our season 2 premiere episode, Julia and Becca talk plots for the new season, the evolution of hard-hitting, real-world topics in Star Wars, where our boys are now, plus their trajectories for this season. And of course, the delightful depravity of the one and only Admiral Charles Rampart.We're jumping in head first with our patented character and theme analysis and, of course, who could forget the goofs.Don't forget to leave us a review if you like the show and drop by our socials on Twitter and Instagram (@thebatchpod) to say hi, chat more, and enjoy Becca's beautiful memes."3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 14 | Return to Kamino & Kamino Lost, pt. 2
23-09-2022
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 14 | Return to Kamino & Kamino Lost, pt. 2
Welcome back to part 2 of our review of season 1 finale, Episode 15: Return to Kamino & Episode 16: Kamino Lost. Join us for some good chats and chuckles while we talk about theme, character & design analysis! And don't forget: watch out for horny Yoda (also, big ups to the whole crew, you did a phenomenal job 👍). Don't forget to leave us a review, if you like the show, and please drop by our socials on Twitter and IG (@thebatchpod) to say hi and chat!"3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 14 | Return to Kamino & Kamino Lost, pt. 1
23-09-2022
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 14 | Return to Kamino & Kamino Lost, pt. 1
In this episode, we review the two part season 1 finale, Episode 15: Return to Kamino & Episode 16: Kamino Lost. Join us for the basic plot of the show's epic finale before we get into character & theme analysis in part two!Don't forget to leave us a review, if you like the show, and please drop by our socials on Twitter and IG (@thebatchpod) to say hi and chat!"3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 13 | War Mantle
20-09-2022
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 13 | War Mantle
In this extra long one, we're covering Episode 14: War Mantle. Join us for some good chats and chuckles while we talk about all of it: plot, theme, character & design analysis! And don't forget: don't do drugs, snort dirt, like Hunter would want you to 👌🏼.Don't forget to leave us a review, if you like the show, and please drop by our socials on Twitter and IG (@thebatchpod) to say hi and chat!"3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 12 | Infested
15-09-2022
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 12 | Infested
In this extra long one, we're covering Episode 13: Infested. Join us for some good chats and chuckles while we talk about all of it: plot, theme, character & design analysis! And don't forget: be on the lookout for suspicious beignets *Cheer's theme plays*. Don't forget to leave us a review, if you like the show, and please drop by our socials on Twitter and IG (@thebatchpod) to say hi and chat!"3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 11 | Devil's Deal & Rescue on Ryloth
14-09-2022
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 11 | Devil's Deal & Rescue on Ryloth
In this extra long one, we're covering Episode 11: Devil's Deal & Episode 12: Rescue on Ryloth. Join us for some good chats and chuckles while we talk about all of it: plot, theme, character & design analysis! And don't forget: Admiral Charlie Rampart is back and badder than ever. Don't forget to leave us a review, if you like the show, and please drop by our socials on Twitter and IG (@thebatchpod) to say hi and chat!"3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 10 | Common Ground
09-09-2022
The Good, The Bad & The Batch: S1, Ep. 10 | Common Ground
In the one, we're covering Episode 10: Common Ground. Join us for some good chats and chuckles while we talk about all of it: plot, theme, character & design analysis! And don't forget: if someone leaves a whole clone army on your doorstep, maybe think about it before going to war. Don't forget to leave us a review, if you like the show, and please drop by our socials on Twitter and IG (@thebatchpod) to say hi and chat!"3 Rounds" by Bisou is licensed CC BY NC 4.0.