A More Civilized Age: A Star Wars Podcast
A solo host's deep-dive Let's Play of Star Wars games, blending academic analysis with personal reflection and humor.
This is not a typical Star Wars panel discussion, but a series of long-form, solo-hosted "Let's Play" episodes. The current season is a meticulous playthrough of the video game 'Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II'. Host Austin Walker applies a critical, almost academic lens to the game's narrative, philosophical themes, and mechanics, analyzing everything from character motivations to its underlying D20 RPG system. This deep analysis is blended with personal memories of the game and contemporary humor, like applying memes to in-game situations.
“Unlike lore summary or group chat podcasts, this show is a focused, beat-by-beat journey through a single game, driven by one host's singular, highly informed perspective. The combination of academic rigor and genuine fan enthusiasm for a specific, beloved game makes it unique.”
Who hosts this show
Austin Walker is a games critic, podcaster, and academic who hosts "A More Civilized Age". He was the original editor-in-chief of Waypoint, VICE's gaming publication, and previously worked at Giant Bomb. Walker holds a Master's in Aesthetics and Politics from CalArts and is a PhD candidate in Media Studies at the University of Western Ontario, focusing on the intersection of games, labor, and culture. He is also the host and GM for the popular actual-play podcast "Friends at the Table".
Credentials & credits
- PhD candidate in Media Studies, University of Western Ontario
- Master of Arts in Aesthetics and Politics, California Institute of the Arts
- Former Editor-in-Chief of Waypoint (VICE)
- Former IP Director at Possibility Space
- Host and GM of the 'Friends at the Table' podcast
- Former writer/critic for Giant Bomb and Paste Magazine
Other ventures
- Friends at the Table (Host, GM)
- Remap Radio (formerly Waypoint Radio)
- Ranged Touch (co-host of 'Shelved by Genre')
- Side Story (co-host)
When new episodes drop
- 01Let's Play KOTOR II - 14 - FinaleNov 22, 2025 · 2h 59m
- 02Let's Play KOTOR II - 13 - A Return to TelosNov 7, 2025 · 4h 03m
- 03Let's Play KOTOR II - 12 - Korriban & the Jedi EnclaveOct 23, 2025 · 3h 48m
- 04Let's Play KOTOR II - 11 - Return to OnderonOct 3, 2025 · 4h 12m
- 05Let's Play KOTOR II - 10 - Down to DantooineSep 18, 2025 · 7h 55m
- 06Let's Play KOTOR II - 09 - Of Secret Lairs and Space YachtsSep 4, 2025 · 4h 32m
- 07Let's Play KOTOR II - 08 - Nar Shaddaa NightsAug 21, 2025 · 9h 33m
- 08Let's Play KOTOR II - 07 - On to OnderonJul 31, 2025 · 4h 37m
Notable episodes
- 01Let's Play KOTOR II - 14 - Finale
The conclusion of the KOTOR II playthrough, where the host confronts the famously unfinished ending of the game and analyzes its tantalizing, memorable final moments.
- 02Let's Play KOTOR II - 12 - Korriban & the Jedi Enclave
Features a memorable gameplay segment where the assassin droid HK-47 is temporarily turned into a pacifist, alongside deep lore dives into his backstory with Revan.
- 03Let's Play KOTOR II - 13 - A Return to Telos
A prime example of the show's analytical depth, as the host connects the game's themes of player agency to other landmark titles like BioShock and Spec Ops: The Line.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a solo commentary show and does not feature interviews. The format consists of a single host playing a video game and providing analysis and commentary.
This is a solo commentary Let's Play; there are no interviews or co-hosts in the episodes provided. Austin Walker plays through the game while providing a continuous stream of analysis on the story and mechanics. A recurring bit is his recitation of the game's full, lengthy title (including mod versions) at the start of an episode.
Signature segments
- · Reciting the full, lengthy title of the game at the start of the episode
Topics covered repeatedly
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The show is supported by listeners via the Patreon for "Friends at the Table," the host's primary podcast network.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of A More Civilized Age?
- The host is Austin Walker, a games critic, academic, and the former editor-in-chief of VICE's gaming site, Waypoint.
- What is the format of the show?
- The show has covered different Star Wars media, but the recent seasons are long-form, solo-hosted "Let's Play" series, focusing on a deep, analytical playthrough of a single Star Wars video game like 'Knights of the Old Republic II'.
- Is this a panel discussion or an interview show?
- No, the recent format is a solo commentary show. It does not feature guest interviews or a panel of co-hosts.
- Is the podcast still active?
- The provided episode data shows the last installment of the KOTOR II series was in late 2025, and the channel is marked as 'stale'. However, the main "A More Civilized Age" feed with other hosts is still active, covering other Star Wars media.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The "Let's Play" series is available on the 'A More Civilized Age' YouTube channel. The main podcast is available on major podcast platforms.
- What is 'Friends at the Table'?
- 'Friends at the Table' is Austin Walker's main podcast, a popular and long-running actual-play series where he serves as the Game Master.
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- [01]Austin Walker's Muck Rack Profilemuckrack.com
- [02]Friends at the Table - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
- [03]An Introduction to Friends at the Tablefriendsatthetable.net
- [04]Austin Walker - Grokipediagrokipedia.com
- [05]Austin Walker | Platform Cooperativism Consortiumplatform.coop
- [06]A More Civilized Age: A Star Wars Podcast - Podchaserpodchaser.com
- [07]Origin Story Podcast - Austin Walker (Possibility Space) On What Makes Good Criticismoriginstory.show
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