Blog Post – The Story Geeks

How the Jedi Order failed the Force

When you watch the Star Wars original trilogy, it’s impossible to not be fascinated by the Jedi. We encounter this

January 8, 2020 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 7: Star Wars

Redemption, Kylo Ren, and ‘The Rise of Skywalker’

“Does Kylo Ren deserve to be redeemed, or should he die as a villain?” If you were involved in the

December 27, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 7: Star Wars

Saving what we love: Thoughts about Star Wars fandom in a post-Episode IX world

I love Star Wars. I love the movies, the TV shows, the books, and the comics. I love the characters,

December 18, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 7: Star Wars

Why Rey is not a ‘Mary Sue’

One of the most frustrating criticisms that I commonly hear about the Star Wars sequel trilogy is that Rey is

December 11, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 7: Star Wars

Opinion: Ashley ranks her top 5 favorite Star Wars characters

As much as I love making geeky lists, it’s also really hard sometimes. How do I manage to rank the

December 4, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 7: Star Wars

Opinion: ‘No one’s ever really gone’: Darth Vader’s character journey

When we first meet Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I “The Phantom Menace,” he is only a young boy.

November 29, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 7: Star Wars

Opinion: ‘Always in motion is the future’: What will Star Wars look like after Episode IX?

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast –

November 27, 2019 Blog Post / Nerdfight / Podcast Topics / Podcasts / Series / Series 7: Star Wars / Star Wars

Podcast: NERDFIGHT! Pitch a New Star Wars Trilogy – with Paul Verhoeven and Andy Neal (@TheDisInsider)

NERDFIGHT!!! 🤓 Daryl Smith moderates as returning guest and comedian Paul F. Verhoeven, Andy Neal (from @TheDisInsider), and Jay Sherer pitch their ideas

November 13, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 7: Star Wars

Opinion: Why ‘The Last Jedi’ is my favorite Star Wars movie

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast –

November 5, 2019 Blog Post / Extended Content / Podcast Topics / Series / Series 7: Star Wars / Star Wars

Jedi Religion and Sith Philosophy: Star Wars Religion Explained

The Story Geeks host and author Jay Sherer explains the religions of The Force in Star Wars. What do the Jedi and Sith believe? Plus, what we do and don’t know about the concepts like light side and dark side, and ‘balance’ in the Force.

October 21, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Dig Deeper / Fantasy / Podcasts / Sci Fi / Series 7: Star Wars / Star Wars

Podcast: Celebrating Leia: Happy Birthday, Carrie Fisher!

Today (October 21, 2019) is Carrie Fisher’s birthday! As we prepare for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, it only

September 30, 2019 Blog Post / Disney / News / Podcast Topics / Podcasts / Series / Series 5: Disney

Every Geek Disney Plus TV Show & Movie

Every Geek Disney Plus TV Show & Movie Available on Day 1! Jay talks about all the Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, and Pixar content available on Disney Plus as of Nov. 12, 2019.

September 11, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 5: Disney

Opinion: Ashley picks the best live-action Disney remake

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast –

September 4, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 5: Disney

Opinion: Ashley digs deeper into ‘Inside Out’

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast –

August 28, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 5: Disney

Opinion: Ashley picks the best Disney animated character

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast –

August 21, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 5: Disney

Opinion: Life lessons from the Toy Story franchise – Ashley digs deeper

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast –

August 7, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 4: X-Men

Opinion: Death, rebirth, and redemption – Ashley digs deeper into ‘Dark Phoenix’

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast –

July 24, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 4: X-Men

Opinion: Ashley ranks the X-Men movies

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast –

July 17, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 4: X-Men

Opinion: Redemption and rewriting history – Ashley digs deeper into ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast –

July 10, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 4: X-Men

Opinion: Ashley makes ‘X-Men: Apocalypse’ better

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast –

July 4, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post

Opinion: What is the Upside Down? Ashley digs deeper into ‘Stranger Things’

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast –

July 3, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 4: X-Men

Opinion: Finding balance – Ashley digs deeper into ‘X-Men: First Class’

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

June 19, 2019 Blog Post / Extended Content

Opinion: Ashley reviews new Star Wars books, ‘Queen’s Shadow’ and ‘Master and Apprentice’

Later this year, “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” will bring the Skywalker family saga to a close after 40+

June 12, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 3: DCEU

Opinion: Ashley looks ahead to the future of the DCEU

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

June 5, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 3: DCEU

Opinion: A superhero and a king – Ashley digs deeper into ‘Aquaman’

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

May 29, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 3: DCEU

Opinion: Ashley picks ‘Wonder Woman’ as the best DCEU film – A Story Geeks Nerdfight

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

May 22, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series 3: DCEU

Opinion: What it means to be ‘worthy’ – Ashley digs deeper into Shazam

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

May 21, 2019 Blog Post / Game of Thrones / Podcast Topics / Series / Series 2: Game of Thrones

11 Game of Thrones Character Journeys Ranked

Which characters had the most satisfying character journeys? Which had the most disappointing? Below, Jay ranks the character journeys… What’s

May 2, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 1: MCU

Opinion: Almost my Fourth – Anthony reacts to Avengers: Endgame

The Story Geeks blogger Anthony Holdier responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

May 1, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 1: MCU

Opinion: What legacy will you leave? – Ashley reacts to Avengers: Endgame

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

May 1, 2019 Blog Post / Marvel and MCU / Series / Series 1: MCU

Article: Why Thanos telling Tony that they’re both “…cursed with knowledge” is the most pivotal line in the MCU (ENDGAME SPOILERS!)

Why Thanos telling Tony that they’re both “…cursed with knowledge” is the most pivotal line in the MCU (ENDGAME SPOILERS!)

April 25, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series 1: MCU

Opinion: “It’s about time” indeed – Anthony digs deeper into Captain Marvel

The Story Geeks blogger Anthony Holdier responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

April 24, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 1: MCU

Opinion: A force to contend with – Ashley digs deeper into Captain Marvel

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

April 18, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 1: MCU

Blog: Nerdfight! Anthony defends ‘The Winter Soldier’ as the best MCU movie

The Story Geeks blogger Anthony Holdier responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

April 17, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 1: MCU

Blog: Nerdfight! Ashley picks the best MCU movie

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

April 11, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 1: MCU

Blog: Anthony – Loving THESE people – Thor’s journey in the MCU

The Story Geeks blogger Anthony Holdier responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

April 10, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 1: MCU

Blog: Ashley – Learning to be a leader – Thor’s journey in the MCU

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

April 4, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 1: MCU

Blog: Anthony picks the best Spider-Man

The Story Geeks blogger Anthony Holdier responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

April 3, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Series / Series 1: MCU

Blog: Ashley picks the best Spider-Man

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

March 27, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Dig Deeper / Series / Series 1: MCU

Blog: Iron Man – Ashley digs deeper

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

March 25, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Dig Deeper / Series / Series 1: MCU

Blog: Iron Man – Anthony digs deeper

The Story Geeks blogger Anthony Holdier responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

March 14, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Nerdfight

Blog: Batman v. Batman – Anthony picks the best live-action Dark Knight

The Story Geeks blogger Anthony Holdier responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

March 13, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Nerdfight

Blog: Batman v. Batman – Ashley picks the best live-action Dark Knight

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

March 6, 2019 Blog Post / Extended Content

Blog: Lost Stars – Ashley digs deeper

Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls digs deeper into her favorite Star Wars novel, “Lost Stars” by Claudia Gray. Haven’t read

February 28, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Dig Deeper

Blog: Infinity War – Anthony digs deeper

The Story Geeks blogger Anthony Holdier responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

February 27, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Dig Deeper

Blog: Infinity War – Ashley digs deeper

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

February 20, 2019 Blog Post / Extended Content / Reviews / Special Topics

Review: ‘Lost Stars’ – A Star Wars novel by Claudia Gray

Ciena Ree and Thane Kyrell are used to overcoming the differences that threaten to drive them apart. One is an

February 14, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Dig Deeper

Blog: Anthony Remembers ‘Infinity Gauntlet’

In anticipation of several upcoming podcasts, The Story Geeks blogger Anthony Holdier takes some time to remember the 1991 Marvel

February 13, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Make It Better

Blog: Ashley Makes Aquaman Better

The Story Geeks blogger Ashley Pauls responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast

February 7, 2019 Another Perspective / Blog Post / Dig Deeper

Blog: Superman: The Movie – Anthony Digs Deeper

The Story Geeks blogger Anthony Holdier responds with an additional perspective to the same topic discussed in this week’s podcast