THE LIGHTSABER LOUNGE: A Rebellious Podcast about all things Star Wars.

S2 - Episode #9: Top 10 Fan Theories

Episode Summary

We discuss and rate our "Top 10" favourite plausible and slightly crazy fan theories in the Star Wars universe. We get into theories such as the Force being a sentient being with its own agenda, Grogu being the Force's answer to Anakin, Vader's plan to transfer his spirit to Luke, the foreshadowing of Darth Vader in the prequels, Vader hiring Boba Fett because he reminded him of Captain Rex, the Jedi Council allowing Anakin to turn to the dark side, and Luke being hidden poorly on Tatooine... on purpose! There's a lot to unpack here so let's do this!

Episode Notes

SUMMARY:

In this episode we discuss and rate our "Top 10" favourite plausible and slightly crazy fan theories in the Star Wars universe. 

 

SOUND BITES:

"The Force is actually manipulating events and individuals to suit its own needs."

"Grogu was the Force's answer to Anakin."

"The Emperor planned to transfer his spirit to Luke in Return of the Jedi."

"Yoda knew that Leia was the more powerful of the two."

"Jar Jar Binks is actually a Sith Lord."

"Han Solo was actually force sensitive but he didn't know it."

 

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Introduction and Overview

01:36 - The Force is an Entity with it's Own Agenda

08:45 - Grogu: The Force's Answer to Anakin

13:44 - The Emperor Planned  to Transfer His Spirit to Luke

16:44 - Darth Vader was Foreshadowed by the Prequel Villains

18:45 - Vader's Connection to Boba Fett

22:41 - The Jedi Council's Role in Anakin's Fall

28:32 - Luke's Poorly Hidden Presence on Tatooine

28:28 - The Poorly Hidden Luke Skywalker

37:33 - The Sith Lord Jar Jar Binks

42:44 - The Force-Sensitive Han Solo

49:11 - The Storytelling R2-D2

55:03 - Conclusions & Goodbye

 

TAKWEAWAYS:

The idea of the Force being a sentient being with its own agenda adds depth to the Star Wars lore.

The theory that Grogu was the Force's answer to Anakin suggests a larger purpose for the character.

The theory that Vader planned to transfer his spirit to Luke adds an interesting twist to his actions in Return of the Jedi.

The foreshadowing of Darth Vader in the prequels through characters like Darth Maul, Count Dooku, and General Grievous adds depth to the storytelling.

The theory that Vader hired Boba Fett because he reminded him of Captain Rex adds an interesting connection between the characters.

The theory that the Jedi Council allowed Anakin to turn to the dark side raises questions about their motives and actions.

The theory that Luke was hidden poorly on Tatooine on purpose suggests a strategic decision by the Jedi to protect Leia. Star Wars fan theories can provide interesting insights and explanations for plot holes in the saga.

The theory that Luke Skywalker was hidden in plain sight on Tatooine suggests that the Jedi Council had a plan and strategy for protecting him.

The theory that Jar Jar Binks is a Sith Lord adds depth to his character and validates his purpose in the story.

The theory that Han Solo is Force sensitive explains his exceptional piloting skills and his connection to the Force.

The theory that Darth Vader used Boba Fett because he reminded him of Captain Rex adds a personal element to their relationship.

The theory that the entire Star Wars saga is a story told by R2-D2 challenges our understanding of the events and the reliability of the narrator.