{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Middle of Culture","title":"The Saddest Droid in Star Wars - Andor Season 1","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/588aeabe\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4135,"description":"In this episode of The Middle of Culture, Eden and Peter dive deep into the first three episodes of Andor, exploring how the Star Wars series breaks away from franchise expectations with grounded storytelling, sharp performances, and a grimy, lived-in world. Eden makes the case for Andor as the best piece of Star Wars media ever created, while Peter--coming in with a healthy dose of franchise fatigue--finds himself unexpectedly pulled in by the third episode's emotional payoff and political subtext. The two discuss everything from the show's anti-cop undercurrents to its brilliantly realized industrial world, while also sharing personal stories about their week, retro gaming regrets, and comic book industry absurdities.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/3-7NX9uIL8RD1xA_7xTb80V-108Lf3xuEMQhLzvEbRA/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lZGY0/NzA4M2FmM2Q3Yjg4/NDczMzkzMTA2NTJk/NmQ1ZS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}