Brand Loyalty

*This episode is about chapters 24 to 26 of Star Wars: Battlefront: Twilight Company, but mostly it's just real talk about #BlackLivesMatter, police brutality, Star Wars' really uninspiring message about said topics, and then we read nice things people said about us.*

## Episode 135

### Director

Rogue Seven

**If they were a** :  Way to support Black Lives Matter

## **A Star Wars Question**:

How were you disappointed by the Star Wars Tweet?

**Highlights:**

* You are now high enough level to unlock my tragic backstory.
* You don't even need the wiki to tell you the episode numbers, they're on the home page...
* Target actually stepped up but that's as close as corporations have come to being an ally.
* All corporate wokeness is performative wokeness
* Cool Space Fantasy, Still Racist
* Danny was not racist for 122 days
* Saf had a "[heated gamer moment]"
* Verge/Tabor OTP??? Shipname... Verbor?
* Brand, Canon Ace Lesbian
* Namir, Legends Ace Lesbian

Dramatic Reading: Chapter number 24 (Challiss is Saf)

* Nectrose Crystals are which of the following?

```
A:Fundip, B:Raro, C:Kool-Aid, D:Crystal Lite, E:TANG,

```

* Does Namir drink Caramel Macchiatos or Long Blacks?
* 34:20 What Danny meant was CAFPODRON
* KUAT count: 35:00, 35:23, 36:18, 44:29
* 36:52 Planet Madonna
* Roach is a tiny thakwash dancing and grinning wildly at Twilight Prom.
* "Nobody makes me feel my own feelings!"
* Charmer took the Anakin way out.
* Saf's lack of temporal perception > Her droid love

Dramatic Reading: Chapter number 25 (Just Saf)

* Challiss/Namir is the best Enemies-to-Lovers ship in Star Wars
* Science is Danny's defense mechanism
* Saf loves a happy raspberry
* This episode was the teacups

**Responses to Last Week's Glistener Question:** Please Validate Us.

**Rogue Leader**: Rogue Podron is the top reason to keep fighting during depression times. I could not ask for better children.
I am proud of my growth in defending myself.... asking for what I need without fear of making people upset...

**Rogue Six**: Y'all are fine? I have brown hair. I have green eyes. "I love lamp."
I like being the one who keeps the beat with scheduling and editting.

**Rogue Seven**: Recording with you all is the highlight of my week. I appreciate my ability to keep going no matter what.

**Rogue Nine**: My life has been made exponentially better by being a part of this podcast. I am good at teaching myself how to do things.

### **Glistener Responses:**

* Ben Wahrman

* TomtheFanboy

Validation Song
But the personalized ones were all tagged #RoguePodronCompliments

* Mika

Danny, you have become the funniest member of Rogue Pod.
Ashe,
you made Skyhoppers my second favourite podcast and now you’ve managed to make my favourite even better. Also I admire your abilities as a musician and craftswoman. (2/4)
Saf,
you are Delightful. I love that the freedron episodes are always twice as long because you are so passionate about these books that the shownotes are basically all of the chapters. (3/4)
Meg,
you are the capital of Rogue Pod. And besides all of the important representation issues you teach people about, I always feel warm and fuzzy when you reply MIIIKAAA to something I tweet. (4/4)

* X-Wings & History

Ash you're such a natural fit with these weirdos that it's like you've been here since the beginning. Spoogle.
Saf you turn chaos into joy and joy into chaos. I never know how you're going to make me laugh, but you always do.
Danny: you're the drummer in this band, and not just because you're the editor. Your sense of humor sets the tone for this whole delightful mess.
Heath: you are doing the best thing possible by unplugging and spending time w/ your son. Do it as long as u can
Meg you are a goddamned delight. You need to block out an hour each day in your overstuffed planner to appreciate how much happiness you've brought to this little corner of the world. You've helped me enjoy my favorite things in new, weirder ways and I'm better for it.

* Paul

The hosts are all great, funny and talented in their own ways. Every week with a new episode is made better by the Podron

Anonymous Email 1:
Meg you are one of the most positive people I know...
Saf I feel like I always learn something from you...
Ash... your outlook on life is one that others should copy...
Danny... you are actual sunshine... thanks for being a great internet crush
You all deserve nothing but good things

* [Swara

Meg, you are a heroic land-mermaid who consistently and tirelessly fights for what she believes in, inspiring others to do the same. Your passion for social justice and ensuring equality for all people is tremendous, and shows how the depth of your heart is as deep as the sea.
Ash, you are one of the most talented people I know, in your music, podcasting, depth of knowledge of Star Wars, Pokemon, anime, and various other topics, but besides that, you are a wonderful and good-hearted person whom I am honored to call a friend.
Danny, your trademark sincerity and vulnerability are aspirational traits. Your desire to learn more about the world and make it a better place are core to who you are. Also, seeing you go on your non-binary journey with this vocal desire to improve the world has been inspiring.
Saf, you are an absolute hoot. Both figuratively and how effectively you can pull off an owl hoot or any other animal noises. But besides that, you passionately and fearlessly fight for what you believe in, and stand as a wonderful example to the rest of us.
Heath, you are persistent.

* [Liam--

ash! you are very cool and musical! meg! you are also very cool and responsible! danny! you are also very cool and know a lot of cool stuff! saf! you are also very cool and funny! thanks for making the best podcast ever made!

* Dinner Leader--

Meg: I love you not because of what you do for me or others but because of who you are. You are funny and forceful and kind and smart and creative and passionate and completely unabashed in being you. You're the blueprint.
Danny: Your enthusiasm and curiosity make those around you happier and better. Your commitment to both sincerity and silliness is admirable. And thank you for all the animal pictures.
Saf: I appreciate you for your love of droids & truly weird sci-fi. I love that you sometimes want to make the Podron read some serious shit in between Crystal Star & episodes of Lego Star Wars. & it's a privilege to get to see your insights into game narrative and game industry
Heath: parenthood is a bitch. There is nothing more important than your child and you're doing a great job. Anxiety is a normal part of the process, ESPECIALLY now, but I and all your friends believe in you.
Ash: I'm really glad there's someone on this podcast who knows something about Star Wars. Your enthusiasm is infectious and your many creative talents are unmatched.
Bonus for Meg: You're my favorite magical girl, even more than Adora and Reyla.

* Dilldev--

**Glistening Bodhi goes to:**
VETOED BY SAF (But Paul gets one from Danny)