Catching Up:

• Peter shares a laid-back spring break filled with Avowed, a vasectomy, and home recovery. He praises the game's gray morality and engaging writing.

• Eden talks about buying a Boox Palma (a minimalist e-reader) to curb phone addiction, reading five books in a week, and recommends the Practice Perfect romance series by Carson Tate.

Tech Dalliances:

• Both hosts talk about recent tech indulgences.

• Eden raves about the Boox Palma as a life-improving gadget for focused reading.

• Peter details his journey with the Ayn Odin 2 Portal, a handheld Android gaming device. His dream of retro emulation quickly becomes a nightmare of BIOS files and sideloading drama.

• The takeaway? Sometimes it's better to just play your modern Steam backlog.

Comics Corner:

• Eden shares thoughts on DC's new Absolute line and its reimaginings of classic characters:

• Absolute Wonder Woman is a standout.

• Absolute Batman explores a working-class Bruce Wayne.

• Absolute Martian Manhunter earns high praise for reinventing a character Eden never cared about.

• A rant about Hush 2 and a Harley Quinn scratch-and-sniff fart fetish comic provides comic book industry absurdity.

Main Topic -- Andor Episodes 1-3:

Peter's First Watch:

• Came in skeptical due to Star Wars burnout.

• Found episode one a bit slow, episode two better, and episode three "hooked" him.

• Admits it's the most he's enjoyed Star Wars since Return of the Jedi--possibly ever.

Themes and Analysis:

• Andor is a serious, adult take on Star Wars, unafraid to depict the empire as a metaphor for real-world fascism and police brutality.

• The show avoids nostalgic gimmicks and "wink-wink" references in favor of grounded storytelling and rich characterization.

Setting Praise:

• Ferix, Cassian's home, is a fully realized working-class world with its own culture, social code, and resistance instincts.

• The show's commitment to practical sets over digital environments makes it visually compelling.

Character Deep Dives:

• Cassian Andor's backstory reveals a lifetime of loss and injustice, priming him for future rebellion.

• Marva's complex relationship with Cassian is explored through strong performances and layered writing.

• Syril Karn is identified as a perfect example of authoritarian overreach--ambitious, small-minded, and terrifyingly familiar.

Visual & Directorial Highlights:

• Directed by Toby Haynes, the series is praised for its cinematography, lighting, and gripping action sequences.

• The bell ringer, glove wall, and "droid that is stairs" moments are noted as the kind of world-building Star Wars does best.

Looking Ahead:

• Eden hints that the upcoming arcs in Andor get even better.

• Season 2 will follow a similar structure: four arcs of three episodes, each set a year apart leading up to Rogue One.

Closing Thoughts:

• Peter is intrigued and excited to continue.

• The hosts tease more Andor discussions ahead and wrap up with their usual mix of sarcasm, cultural critique, and sincere enthusiasm.