In this episode we dive into Star Wars debates about the Darksaber, prequel villains, and the trauma of the Skywalker saga before spiraling into a surprisingly deep conversation about spoilers and when it’s actually okay to ruin a story. That leads to a nostalgic breakdown of classic movies like Terminator 2, the twist that changed the franchise, and why the 80s and 90s might have been the greatest era of cinema ever. From arguing about the best movie years in history to remembering the bizarre world of 90s video game tie-ins and the first R-rated movies they ever saw, the conversation swings wildly between nerd culture, movie history, and the usual tangents. We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We love interacting with all of you! We look forward to talking with you guys every week about Star Wars, gaming, 3D printing, pop culture, movies, and everything else! If you want to show your love, consider sending us an email, joining our Discord, or following us on Twitch! We'll see you again soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/riseofthepodcast Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/DcuBKXVxJs Email us: contact@RiseOfThePodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riseofthepodcast Web: http://www.riseofthepodcast.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rotptweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseofthepodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RiseofthePodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qzOazE iTunes: https://apple.co/3wAfwcI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/RotPGoogle Thanks for watching! Rise of the Podcast Episode 347: The Best Year for Movies Produced and Edited by 8r0wn13 ©2026 All Rights Reserved #Podcast #DuluthMN #StarWars