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‘The Acolyte’ Episode 5 Deep Dive

Ben Lindbergh also stops by to talk about the mysterious metal that can defeat lightsabers 

By Mallory Rubin, Joanna Robinson, and Ben Lindbergh

A stranger approaches, and it’s time for a deep dive on The Acolyte Episode 5. They give you everything you need to know about the latest episode of the Star Wars action spectacle (17:36). Later on, they are joined by Ben Lindbergh to discuss the lore of a mysterious metal that can defeat lightsabers (01:26:21).

Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Guest: Ben Lindbergh
Produced By: Steve Ahlman and John Richter
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal
Social: Jomi Adeniran

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