The Star Wars Underworld Podcast

On this episode Hannah, Chris and Ben take some time to remember the late, legendary James Earl Jones who recently passed away at the age of 93. They discuss his impact on the Star Wars saga as well as their favorite non-Star Wars roles of his. They also get into the latest news, including Ewan McGregor's new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and Hayden & Ewan's latest comments on a potential se...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah discuss the news that Ahsoka won't start shooting until next summer, is this good for the show and what does it tell us about the production of the series? Then they talk about the future Alden Ehrenreich as Han Solo and what would be a good project for him to make his return. They also talk about Bryce Dallas Howard's influence on The Mandalorian season o...

On this episode, the gang is all here! Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris preview Star Wars: Outlaws , with Hannah providing her review of the game having gotten early access to it. What works in the game? What doesn't? Hannah reveals all. Plus, they talk a little about the marketing of the game and whether it reflects the final product. Then, they discuss the continued fallout from the cancellation...

On this episode Chris, Hannah and Ben take some time to process the surprising and dissapointing news regarding the reported cancellation of 'The Acolyte'. They discuss why it might have happened and what this means for the future of Star Wars on streaming. Also, will Jude Law's character in 'Skeleton Crew' have multiple names? And should we expect Tem Morrison to return as Boba Fett in 'The Manda...

On this episode Ben is joined by Jesse Bennet from the Cinemaybes podcast and Chad to break down all the happenings at last week's D23 Expo! But first, Dominic drops in via video to provide a recap of what he experienced. They then dive into the newly released first trailer for 'Skeleton Crew', along with some newly revealed details from 'Andor' season two, 'The Mandalorian And Grogu', and more. P...

On this episode Ben, Hannah and Chris are once again joined by their good friend Chris "Starrapter" Abbott as they catch up on the latest Star Wars news! But first, Dominic calls in live from Galaxy's Edge to give his pre-D23 report, but not before some First Order Stormtroopers crash the show. Furthermore they discuss the return of Hondo Ohnaka in 'Star Wars Outlaws', an update on Shawn Levy's St...

On this episode Chris and Ben breakdown the latest Star Wars news, inlcuding the big reveal of photos and info from 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. They discuss Jude Law's character Jod Na Nawood, along with the kids Wim, KB, Neel and Fern. Plus, Ben has some major technical difficulies, and we finally answer all your questions! When will we see Jaxxon in live-action? And can you watch 'The Acolyte' w...

San Diego Comic-Con Special!  (Sorry about the sound quality).  Join Dominic, Ben, and Chris on the ground at San Diego Comic-Con (and Hannah back home in Australia) as they recap all the news out of the Star Wars gaming and publishing panel, talk about the Lucasfilm booth, and share stories from SDCC!  Plus, Oreos!  All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe o...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris are joined by Chris "Starrapter" Abbott to break down the finale of The Acolyte , also titled "The Acolyte". They go in-depth on the scene between Vernestra and Senator Rayencourt (or is it "Rae-In-Court?"), discuss how both characters get some things right and some things wrong in the conversation. Then, they talk about Osha turn to the dark side,...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are joined by Iraj from The Sith List to break down the seventh episode of The Acolyte , "Choice." They discuss the reveal of what happened between the Jedi and the Witches in the past and whether the payoff was worth the build-up. They also talk about Sol and how this experience shaped him in the present story. And look at how Torbin's teen angst l...

On this episode, Dominic and Hannah break down the sixth episode of The Acolyte, "Teach/Corrupt".  They discuss The Stranger/Qimir's seduction of Osha, as well as what Osha reveals about her past to her Sith captor.  They also talk about Sol's feelings of loss, and whether he knew it was Mae with him the whole time or not.  And they look at Vernestra's motivations and choices in this episode, how...

On this episode Chris, Ben and Hannah are joined by Matthew and Joel from the 'Eye On Canon' Podcast to breakdown the shocking fourth episode of 'The Acolyte' titled "Night". They share their thoughts on the episode, including the reactions to the shocking fates of Jecki and Yord, as well as the big reveal of the Sith Lord's indentity. They also dive deep into the sociopolitical themes of the seri...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris break down the fourth episode of The Acolyte , "Day". They discuss and debate the ways in which the episode moves the story forward and how it builds off the flashbacks seen in last week's episode. They also talk about how Mae and Osha's stories evolve and the twists and turns that we see from them in "Day." And they talk about the greatest new Star...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah are joined by David Jesse of the Tatooine Sons Podcast to break down episode three of The Acolyte , "Destiny". They discuss the way this episode portrays the Jedi and the different interpretations of the Force relative to each other. They also discuss the storytelling technique of showing us these events from Osha's perspective and how they may have impact...

THE ACOLYTE PREMIERE EPISODES BREAK DOWN! On this episode, Ben, Dominic, Hannah, and Chris review and discuss the first two episodes of The Acolyte which debuted on Disney+ this week. They talk about all the new characters introduced in the first episodes, including the Qui-Gon-like Master Sol, the by-the-book Jedi Yorde, the mysterious Mae, the outsider Osha, and the surprisingly controversial Je...

This week, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah look at recent comments made by George Lucas and preview the premiere of The Acolyte . They look at George's comments about diversity and representation in his film and what they may reveal about his feelings towards Disney and current Lucasfilm (no, it's not that ). Then they share their hopes for The Acolyte a few days before the premiere. And Chris stops by L...

On this episode, Dominic, Hannah, and Chris answer YOUR questions about all things Star Wars ! They look back at the final season of The Bad Batch , ahead at The Acolyte , where to start with The High Republic , Celebration ideas, future Tales stories, Jar Jar Binks, Jabba the Hutt Oreos, and the Force Scream. Plus, tangents about Doctor Who , Taylor Swift, and the fact that this year is the 10th...

On this episode, Dominic, Hannah, and Ben get caught up on all the major Star Wars news and releases from the past two weeks.  They start by talking about their experiences seeing  The Phantom Menace in theatres, what stood out about the experience and why it's the perfect way to get ready for  Star Wars ' eventual return to theaters.  Then they share their thoughts on the latest trailer for The A...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris (briefly), and Hannah are joined by Din from the band F-105 to break down all six Tales of the Empire episodes. They discuss the evolution of Barriss Offee's arc from The Clone Wars through her Inquisitor-era, and ultimately her healer-era. And they break down what we learned about Morgan Elsbeth from tragedy on Dathomir through being Thrawn's right-hand woman....

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the series finale of  The Bad Batch , "The Cavalry Has Arrived".  They discuss how the arcs of Omega, Crosshair, Echo, Hunter, and Wrecker wrapped up, as well as what the future may hold for those characters.  They also discuss the relative importance of "Project Necromancer" in the ongoing  Star Wars storytelling.  And they celebrate the Zillo B...

Dominic chats with friend of the show and author of the new book "LEGO Star Wars: The Force of Creativity" Graham E. Hancock about the history of Lego Star Wars through the years. They cover how the two brands first came together and how the partnership has evolved since the first sets hit shelves in 1999, including the expansion into Lego Star Wars video games and TV specials. Plus, Graham shares...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris are joined by Alex Damon of Star Wars Explained (YouTube Link) to discuss the penultimate episode of The Bad Batch , "Strike Force". They break down Omega emerging into a leader, Emery's apparent change of heart, Echo's role as the voice of experience, and the uneasy dynamic of Rampart and The Bad Batch. And, they speculate about what may go down in...

Carson Teva actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee sits down with The SWU Podcast's Dominic Jones to talk about his experiences working on 'The Mandalorian', 'The Book of Boba Fett', and 'Ahsoka'. In their wide-ranging chat, they cover Paul's journey from 501st and Rebel Legion member to on-screen hero of the New Republic. And Paul shares what it was like to work with giants like Anthony Daniels, Dave Filoni, a...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are joined by Zach "The Voice" Arnold of The Intergalactic Peace Coalition Podcast to discuss the thirteenth episode of the third season of The Bad Batch , "Into The Breach". They discuss Omega's evolution into a leader as she plots an escape for herself and the other kids from Tantiss. They also talk about Rampart's role in the final episodes and w...

On this episode, Ben, Hannah, Chris, and Dominic are joined by Catherine Kneen of That Geek Pod to break down the latest episode of The Bad Batch AND the new trailer for Star Wars Outlaws . First, they discuss The Bad Batch season three, episode twelve, "Juggernaut". They talk about the rolling good times of the action sequences, and the unsettling developments on Tantiss. Then, they break down th...