Episode #84 - The Star Wars Holiday Special: An Appreciation

After briefly discussing some casting news for The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal is made of win) and the episode 'Synara's Score' of Star Wars: Resistance, Rachael and Kirsty delve into an extensive, beat-by-beat appreciation of the Star Wars Holiday Special. Highlights: - Utter disgust at Itchy's mere existence - Calls for female empowerment among Wookies - Confusion over who every non-SW actor is - Appreciation for that one Imperial officer who really likes Jefferson Starship - Serious respect for Ackmena, the hero the Holiday Special needed - An outline of a new Holiday Special for the 21st century, largely focused on the Caretaker society and their interactions with some despairing porgs (though also including miserable cameos from the main cast members). (Special tip - it's worth listening to the end.)