Dagobah Dispatch: An EW Star Wars Podcast

The Mandalorian Chapter 18 ended with a big surprise, and the person being surprised was none other than Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan. Sackhoff joins us on this week’s episode of Dagobah Dispatch to talk all about the latest episode and whether Bo-Katan has earned the Darksaber since she used it to defeat the alien who defeated Din. Plus, Dalton, Devan, and Lauren share their thoughts on the entire i...

Mando and Grogu are back, and we recap all the big moments from the season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian, including the return of some familiar faces and an explanation for what happened to a former star of the show. We get into it all. Plus, we are joined by premiere director and newly crowned series executive producer Rick Famuyiwa, who explains how he directs Grogu and if he agrees with Pedro P...

It’s a full-on attack of the clones this week as Lauren Morgan ranks her top 15 clone troopers ever. We all know Lauren’s huge clone crush will rank #1, but how will the rest of the list pan out, and what will Dalton Ross and Devan Coggan have to say about it? Listen in and find out! Plus, we have an interview with Star Wars: Cataclysm author Lydia Kang, who talks all about what it’s like writing...

We covered the worst Star Wars dialogue ever a few weeks back, and now it’s time to share our choices for the BEST lines from any Star Wars film. Dalton, Devan, and Lauren each pick their franchise favorites and what makes them so memorable. (Which one is your favorite?) Plus: We have an exclusive audio excerpt from the upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars, out on March 7 featuring a battle with...

It was a big week in the Star Wars galaxy, and many may not have even realized it. The Bad Batch dropped not one but two episodes this week, and they fil in a huge gap in the missing Star Wars mythology — showing the how, what, when, and where the switch was made from the Empire using clones to stormtroopers. Dalton and Lauren break down how it happened and their thoughts on how it was handled. Th...

Meesa thinks it’s time for our most controversial episode yet of the Dagobah Dispatch. That’s because EW’s Emlyn Travis joins us to defend the most attacked character in the history of Star Wars… and perhaps all of pop culture. That’s right! Emlyn loved Jar Jar Binks and she wants everyone to know it! She explains why the Gungan has gotten a bad rap and is actually a valuable addition to the Star...

We love Star Wars! But let’s be honest, the dialogue is not always the absolute best of the best. With that in mind, we take a look at some of the worst Star Wars dialogue ever put onto screen. Will it involve sand or someone somehow returning? Listen in to find out as Dalton, Devan, and Lauren present their picks for the worst of the worst. Plus, Michelle Ang joins us to talk about playing Omega...

There’s a new Mandalorian season 3 trailer, and we break down everything we just saw. Plus, Nick Romano joins us to talk about our favorite Star Wars video games ever, including one very off-beat choice you not only won’t see coming, but may not have known even existed! Then, Nick chats with Cameron Monaghan, who stars as Cal Kestis in the upcoming Jedi: Fallen Order video game. All that and a lit...

There’s so much damn Star Wars happening in 2023 and we are here to break it all down for you. Dalton, Devan, and Lauren go through all the Star Wars TV shows coming our way this year, and name the one they are looking forward to the most. We also get into the big video game sequel on the horizon and all the new books as well. And not only do we peek in to the future, but we also tackle the presen...

Happy New Year, Star Wars fans! Voice acting legend Dee Bradley Baker is here to kick off 2023, joining us to tease season 2 of The Bad Batch. Plus, we look ahead to a year of new Star Wars projects, from new Mandalorian to the long-anticipated Ahsoka show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something old and something new on this week’s podcast. We begin by diving deep into the absolute madness that is the Star Wars Holiday Special, which may or may not involve virtual reality Wookiee sex. There are no words for how weird this 1978 artifact is, but we will attempt to find them anyway as we break down the insanity. Then, we have a treat for you as we present an exclusive clip from the...

This week on the podcast, we do a deep dive on John Bon Jovi! Well, that’s not entirely accurate. But we are doing a deep dive on the first John Bon Jovi recorded performance, which happens to be on 1980’s “Christmas in the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album.” We dig into the entire record, track by track, offering some history on the project as well as our thoughts on each and every song (for bette...

Get ready for some aggressive negotiations as EW’s Maureen Lee Lenker joins us this week to defend the Anakin and Padmé love story in Attack of the Clones. Find out why Maureen still gets all hot and bothered by the duo frolicking in the meadow and rolling awkwardly down a hill. Will Dalton, Devan, and Lauren agree or disagree with her assessment? Listen in and find out! Also, we discuss Baby Grog...

Season 1 of Andor is in the books and we have two amazing guests to break it all down. Cassian Andor himself, Diego Luna, returns to the podcast to talk about everything that happened, and series creator Tony Gilroy answers all our burning questions about what we just saw and what we can expect in season 2. Dalton, Devan, and Lauren also share their thoughts, and grade the season as a whole. Plus:...

How do you find the look of a galaxy far, far away? This week, we welcome Andor production designer Luke Hull and costume designer Michael Wilkinson, who break down the series' lavish looks and stunning sets (as we once again drool over Mon Mothma’s gorgeous apartment). Plus, Dalton, Lauren, and Devan break down the penultimate episode of Andor — and make our predictions for the upcoming finale. L...

We have a double dose of awesome for you this week as both Andy Serkis (who plays Kino Loy) and director Toby Haynes join us to talk about the dramatic prison break and the best episode of Andor yet. Dalton, Devan, and Lauren also chat about the installment while wondering about the fate of Kino. Not only that, but we get into the Lauren’s latest Star Wars holiday purchase. Can it beat out the Ewo...

Syril Karn is an interesting dude. And when we say “interesting”, we mean weird, awkward, and totally obsessed with cereal. On this week’s episode of the pod, we welcome the man behind the crisp, perfectly pressed uniform as Kyle Soller joins us to talk about playing the enigmatic character on Andor. He also reveals what that cereal actually tastes like. In addition, Dalton, Devan, and Lauren shar...

We bring balance to the Force this week as we welcome in Tales of the Jedi stars Ashley Eckstein (who plays Ahsoka) and Corey Burton (Count Dooku) to discuss the new animated Star Wars series and much more. Plus, Dalton, Devan, and Lauren share their own thoughts on the show while also delving into the latest episode of Andor and the news of a Damon Lindelof Star Wars film. Tons to get get to, so...

This week’s episode of Dagobah Dispatch features a very special mystery guest who joins us to spew off with a very controversial opinion: that Yoda is lame. Wait, WHAT?!? Said mystery guest presents their argument, and then we not only respond to the sacrilege, but weigh in on the great Puppet Yoda vs. CGI Yoda debate. We also share our thoughts on episode 7 of Andor, which includes two great Mon...

Andor is now halfway through its first season, so it’s time to weigh in on the show so far. Dalton, Devan, and Lauren share their thoughts on the latest episode and how the first six installments have fared as a whole. Or, at least half of a whole. We also delve into the world of Star Wars audiobooks, and our thoughts on audiobooks in general. And then Lauren updates us about her visit to the Star...

We’ve got another Star Wars hot take coming at you this week, as EW’s Jessica Leon joins us to defend The Rise of Skywalker from all the haters (including a few of our hosts). Why does Jessica think TROS deserves more respect? She tells us. Dalton tries to play peacemaker as Lauren and Devan inform Jessica how wrong she is as the battle intensifies to Rey vs. Kylo-like levels. After the dust settl...

We finally got to meet Mon Mothma on Andor. Little did we know she also came with a husband. And little did we know what an a-hole that husband was. We break down this loveless marriage in full detail on this week’s episode of the pod, and then welcome in Mon Mothma herself, Genevieve O’Reilly, who chats with us about what we just saw, and also what we didn’t see when it comes to her Revenge of th...

The first three episodes of Andor are out, and we’ve got plenty of thoughts. Not only do Dalton and Lauren break down both the good and the bad of the series so far, but Dalton them chats with Cassian Andor himself, Diego Luna, about all the big events in the first three episodes. But we’re not done! Because Devan than talks with series creator Tony Gilroy. Lots of intel and insight from both Dieg...

Dalton, Devan, and Lauren trade Alderaan for Anaheim as we discuss all the major Star Wars reveals from Disney’s D23 Expo. In addition to breaking down the new Mandalorian trailer (shoutout to Babu Frik), we also return to Tatooine to talk about the new behind-the-scenes Obi-Wan Kenobi documentary. Finally, we’re joined by Andor stars Kyle Soller and Denise Gough, who share stories from set and te...

EW takes a field trip to a galaxy far, far away, as cohosts Lauren Morgan and Devan Coggan break down Lauren’s trip to the Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World. Lauren gives us her full report on the experience, from lightsaber training to sabacc shenanigans. Plus, we also chat about John Williams’ 90th birthday celebration performances and hear from Andor star Adria Arjona about joining the...