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On this episode, Ben, Dominic, and Chris are joined by Josh Chapman of the Star Wars Spelt Out Podcast to discuss the fifth episode of The Bad Batch season three, “The Return.” They discuss the tension between Hunter and Crosshair and how that played out over the course of the episode. They also talk about Echo’s season debut and what sort of storyline we might expect to see from him this season. And they look at Omega’s evolving relationship with Crosshair. Plus, Star Wars physical media that’s actually worth buying, some long-awaited Star Tours additions, and Toronto ComiCon panel previews. All this and much more!

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On this episode, Ben, Dominic, Chris, and Hannah are joined by Omar from Culture Slate to discuss the fourth episode of The Bad Batch season three, “A Different Approach.” They discuss the evolving relationship between Crosshair and Omega, the actually impressive Imperial villain of the week, and the long-awaited reunion between the Bad Batch. Then they talk about the news that another Star Wars video game has been cancelled, Amandla Stenberg’s comments about The Acolyte, and the production incentives The Mandalorian and Grogu is receiving. Plus, Betcher and Omega, the correct pronunciation of “Uno” and “Dameron”, and the helmets intro for Star Wars on Disney+. All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris are joined by Jordan from Tales From Beyond the Galaxy to break down the season three premiere of The Bad Batch! They go in depth on the first three episodes of the third season, discussing Omega’s time in captivity, Crosshair’s evolution as a character, and the desperation of Hunter and Wrecker. They also ask very important questions like: did the Clone Cadets look enough like Clones. Plus, memories of the original Battlefront games, connecting The Bad Batch to the Mandoverse and the sequel trilogy, and just how old are the hosts of the SWU Podcast? All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah break down the reveals from Empire Magazine’s celebration of 15 25 years of the Prequels, including the news that The Phantom Menace is returning to theatres this May! They talk about the excitement of seeing Star Wars back in the movie theatres and how this re-release could tie in with other Star Wars promotions (like, maybe, The Acolyte?). Then they talk about some updates on Andor season two and The Mandalorian and Grogu. Then they delve into some listener questions about favourite prequel memories, what 2025 might look like in Star Wars, and the future of Star Wars animation after The Bad Batch. Plus, whatever happened to season two of Obi-Wan Kenobi, what are people saying to Hayden Christensen and Ian McDiarmid on the street, and just what is the most iconic line from The Phantom Menace? All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are joined by Chris “Starrapter” Abbott to break down the news out of the latest Disney Investors Call and remember the life of Carl Weathers. They start by predicting what Empire Magazine’s big Star Wars tease is about (something you probably already know). Then, they talk about what the Star Wars film slate is going to look like with The Mandalorian and Grogu hitting theatres in 2026. And they break down the news that Disney is buying a stake in Epic Games to create some sort of Fortnite-like game for Disney properties (including Star Wars). Plus, a new look at The Bad Batch season three, Star Wars (and John Williams) wins awards, and all hell breaks loose when Wookieepedia shows up in the live chat. All this and much more!

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On this episode, Chris and Ben celebrate the 25th anniversary of Lego Star Wars’ conception! But first, Chris shares his thoughts on The Bad Batch season 3 trailer and they continue to try and make sense of Ventress’ return. Plus, Jodie Foster speaks out about almost being cast as Leia, we have yet another Daisy Ridley quote to discuss, Dominic drops in briefly from the NHL All-Star Weekend, and we reveal our first and favorite Lego Star Wars sets! Tune in for all that and much more!

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THE BAD BATCH TRAILER BREAKDOWN! On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah discuss and dissect the new trailer for The Bad Batch season three. They go in-depth on Ventress’ return, why it’s a big deal, what it means for the show, and what it means for the novel Dark Disciple. Then they talk about Palpatine’s appearance in the trailer and what it may be hinting at for this season. And they speculate about the fates of the surviving members of the Bad Batch. Plus, Daisy Ridley dodges Star Wars questions again, John Williams is nominated for an Oscar and gets a building named after him, and debate over what the best episodes of season two of The Bad Batch are. All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah look at all the rumors and reports surrounding the Rey/New Jedi Order movie. Is it in trouble or not? And what might the story be about? And how could it set up a new era of storytelling in the Star Wars universe. Then, they talk about the news that Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are writing The Mandalorian and Grogu together and what impact this may have on Filoni’s film. And they debate whether or not a Star Wars What If…? series is a good idea. Plus, when Dave Filoni was hated, Star Wars divorces, and new dad jokes! All this and much more!

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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris break down the exciting news that The Mandalorian and Grogu is coming to theaters, with production beginning on the new film later this year. They discuss the decision to move The Mandalorian from streaming to cinemas and speculate if this represents a larger shift in the sort of Star Wars output we can expect. They also theorize about what the story might be, how it will tie in with Ahsoka, the Filoni movie, and any other Mandoverse stories in development. Then they talk about the news that Ahsoka is getting a second season and what the future of Star Wars streaming might look like. Plus, David Benioff & D.B. Weiss reveal what their Star Wars project would have been, more dad jokes, and what will it take for Hannah to get an Embo tattoo. All this and much more!

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Ben, Chris, Dominic, and Hannah are back to kick off 2024 in style! They start by discussing the reports of what viewership for The Mandalorian and Ahsoka actually was in 2023, as well as Sharmeen Obaid-Chinnoy’s comments about directing her Star Wars movie. Then, Dominic challenges the other three to another round of “Finish the Line…Star Wars Edition”. And in an extended #AskTheSWU, they cover composers they’d like to see work on Star Wars, who they wouldn’t want to fist fight in the Star Wars universe, Christmas presents, and the future of the Mandoverse. Plus Dad Jokes! So. Many. Dad Jokes. All this and much more!

On the final episode of 2023, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris face off in the annual trivia showdown! With Matthew from Eye on Canon as guest moderator, the hosts take on the Dragon Con entry quiz to see if Ben can three-peat or not. Plus, they all look back on 2023 in Star Wars and share what they are most looking forward to in 2024. All this and much more!

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Ahsoka finale breakdown! Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are all finally back together to review the final episode of Ahsoka, “The Jedi, The Witch, And The Warlord”. They discuss the ways the episode wraps up the series and how successful (or not) it was. They talk about the role Morgan Elsbeth played in the episode and whether there was enough build-up to her being the finale villain. Then they talk about the impact of Thrawn’s return to the main galaxy. And they talk about the conclusion to Sabine’s arc. Plus, Adam Driver discusses the evolution of Kylo Ren across the sequel trilogy, how Skeleton Crew could follow up on Ahsoka, and the uneasy alliance between Thrawn and the Nightsisters. All this and much more!

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On this episode Chris and Ben are joined by Jordan from ‘Tales From Beyond The Galaxy’ and Chad to discuss “Far, Far Away” and “Dreams And Madness”, the sixth and seventh episodes of ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’. They dive into all the big reveals, including Peridea, Nightsisters, Thrawn, Eza, Night Troopers, and more! Chris also takes some time to share what he learned at the premiere of the new Star Wars Holiday Special documentary “A Disturbance In The Force”. Plus; who could possibly play Baylan Skoll after Ray Stevenson? Is it time for a Japanese Star Wars film? And how many Star Wars series are we *actually* getting next year? Watch and/or listen for all of that and more!

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Ahsoka episode five breakdown! Better late than never, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah break down THAT episode of Ahsoka, episode five, “Shadow Warrior”. They analyze the long-awaited reunion of Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker, exploring how their relationship has changed over the years and how their dynamic has evolved since we last saw them. They also discuss how the series handled the Clone Wars flashbacks and why those moments were chosen as key points in Ahsoka’s life. And they look at Anakin’s headspace in this moment and what he may still have to learn. Plus, Ben’s latest character, Doctor Who connections in Star Wars, and the possibility of more Clone Wars-era stories. All this and much more!

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Ahsoka episodes 3 & 4 discussion! On this episode, Dominic and Ben are joined by Din of F-105 (Website) to break down the third and fourth episodes of Ahsoka, “Time to Fly” and “Fallen Jedi”. They discuss the portrayal of Hera Syndulla in the series by Mary Elizabeth Winstead and how the character interacts with the New Republic establishment. They also discuss the introduction of Senator Xiono, his Star Wars Resistance connections and what he could represent with the New Republic government. Then, they talk about Sabine’s arc in the series and what it says about the Force. And they look at what Dave Filoni’s new title and role at Lucasfilm means for the future of Star Wars. Plus, Dominic and Ben trade cultures, the stuff we’re glad we missed during the hiatus, and Hayden Christensen’s latest return to Star Wars. All this and much more!

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Ahsoka episodes 1 and 2 break down & EK Johnston interview! Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are back to discuss the first two episodes of Ahsoka, “Master and Apprentice” and “Toil and Trouble”. They discuss the introductions to Ahsoka, Sabine, Baylan, and Shin, as well as our return to Lothal and the concept of other galaxies in the Star Wars universe. They also discuss what it means for Sabine to be able to tap into the Force and whether the series did enough to sell the Ahsoka and Sabine as master and apprentice. Plus, crawls, cliffhangers, and an edition of Ben’s Connection Corner that is either too long or too short. And Dominic interviews author EK Johnston about her new novel Crimson Climb! All this and much more!

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Somehow, the SWU returned… Weesa Back! The strikes are over, so Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah return to the airwaves to get caught up on all they missed during the hiatus. They share their thoughts on Ahsoka, highlighting some standout moments from the series. Then, they discuss the news that the Lando series is now a movie and being written by Donald and Stephen Glover. After that they turn things over to the listeners for an extended Ask The SWU segment where they cover more Ahsoka thoughts, looking ahead at what projects are next, and what they got up to during the break. Then, Dominic sits down with The High Republic authors Charles Soule, Cavan Scott, George Mann, and Justina Ireland to preview Phase 3 of the series. Plus, what the hosts did during the hiatus, Guillermo Del Toro’s cancelled Jabba the Hutt movie, and Ben debuts a new character. All this and much more!

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On this episode Ben is joined by Joel from Eye On Canon and Jesse from the Question/Possible Answer Podcast to discuss the latest Star Wars news, including some breaking updates from San Diego Comic Con! They start off by examining new comments from both John Boyega and Temuera Morrison and speculate about if the actors will return as their respective Star Wars characters. Furthermore they discuss a The Acolyte update, some non-news about the Lando show, and a couple of new quotes from Bob Iger and how they interface with the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. They also take time to explore all the exciting Star Wars reveals from SDCC, including costumes, props and concept art from Ahsoka, new Lego sets, upcoming panels, and more! Plus, what will the Star Wars galaxy look like 25,000 years in the past? We discuss that and so much more!