About this podcast
A Star Wars show analyzing the series from a queer, political, and historical perspective.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 40 episodes
- What's Next for Daughters of Ferrix? · 24 min · Season 3episode preview starts at 10:21 hi! here's a short update, and a 10ish-minute readthrough of part of the next episode of DoF. basically the episode is about the show Avatar: The…
- Your (Bad?) Star Wars Takes · 58 min · Season 3 Episode 1Hot takes start | 05:43 This episode was made possible by patreon.com/DaughtersofFerrix. Follow for free to see monthly updates on upcoming episodes! Sources can be found on…
- You're Wrong About History (According to Star Wars) · 1 h 6 min · Episode 35In which we present LIVE at Star Wars Celebration Japan, joined by author Chris Kempshall to discuss history, archival work, and schools of historical thought—via his book, The…
- Andor Is Over · 1 h 59 minIn which we finish Andor. Why does the Empire compare the Rebellion to a disease? What was the point of doing that to Bix? And did the best Star Wars show really stick its…
- Andor Is Ruining My Life · 2 h 2 minIn which we continue Andor: and discuss The Ghorman Massacre, protest tactics, Imperial riot cops, and state news media—as joined by Gare Davis. Listen to Gare's work on It Could…
- Andor Is Letting Me Down · 1 h 13 minIn which we return to Andor: its French Resistance, Eedy Karn's Fox News brain, and the Bury Your Gays Trope, as joined by Beatrix Gilling. Find Greater Ōtautahi over on their…
- Andor Is Better Than Ever · 1 h 18 minIn which we discuss Andor's comeback premiere: and what it has to say about infighting, leftist organizing, and immigration, as joined by Maxine Kwiatkowski. Find Max over on her…
- Trans Clones · 3 h 23 minIn which we exhaustively dissect three arguments against transgender Clone Troopers, as well as what they can teach us about eugenics, authoritarianism, militaries, biology…
- Andor Is Not Enough · 1 h 58 minIn which we explore ideas about myth, capitalism, and branded toys—all to answer the fundamental question: what is Star Wars? Advice for Surviving the New Regime | 1:34:51…
- On the Election · 7 minIn which Ellie goes rogue to talk about that thing that's happening this week. Sources for main episodes can be found at…
- Why Is Galaxy's Edge Like That? · 1 h 17 minIn which we search for meaning in Star Wars Land, learn about the artistic potential of theme parks, and induce an existential crisis. Sources for this episode can be found at…
- The Outlaw's Dilemma · 1 h 37 minIn which we examine Star Wars Outlaws, the underlying logic of human cooperation, and the card game Han Solo played to win the Millennium Falcon. Sources for this episode can be…
- Ranking Star Wars by "Wokeness" [BONUS] · 1 h 15 minIn which we talk about racism in the Original Trilogy, lesbian representation, and ultimately determine: which entry of Star Wars should conservatives hate the most Final tier…
- Republic Property: More Mail From the HoloNet · 1 h 20 minIn which we explore prejudice against aliens, the politics of the Republic Senate, and an update on the production of Daughters of Ferrix. Sources for this episode can be found…
- ACAB Includes the Jedi Order · 1 h 40 minIn which we investigate The Acolyte, police accountability, and how "accidental" killing is a systemic issue. Sources for this episode can be found at…
- The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire · 1 h 28 minIn which we discuss the return of authoritarian sentiment, the mundanity of evil, and self-important naval doctrine—as presented by the new Star Wars book The Rise and Fall of…
- Rural Identity and Star Wars · 1 h 12 minIn which we analyze rural life in Star Wars, Luke's drive to leave Tatooine, and political polarization in America and beyond. Sources for this episode can be found at…
- George Lucas and Vietnam · 1 h 48 minIn which we examine the life of George Lucas, student protest, public perceptions of conflict, and answer the ultimate question: is Star Wars really about the Vietnam War?…
- The High Republic and Camelot ft. Star Wars Explained · 1 h 32 minIn which we're joined by Star Wars Explained to talk about The High Republic, its parallels with tales of King Arthur, and America's lost age of prosperity. Sources for this…
- Mon Mothma's Fashion Crimes · 1 h 20 minIn which we scrutinize Mon Mothma, the style choices of the powerful, and the ways in which Star Wars echoes our male-dominated world. A correction: Ellie misspeaks partway…
