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Apr 2015
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The Jedi Council - The Phantom Podcast

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This week Griffel and Simsbert discuss the Jedi Order. What are these mystical warriors all about? What is the Force? Why is Qui-Gon Jinn rigging chance cubes so that he can steal a child and casually take his blood?

Their ongoing investigation reveals new insights into many aspects of these robed street people, including: explaining the ridiculousness of midichlorians, the poorly designed “revolving-restaurant” headquarters, and why love is forbidden for all Jedi.

“Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering.” - Yoda, confusing everyone


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