Dagobah Dispatch: An EW Star Wars Podcast

Oh boy, things are certainly heating up this week. That’s because we have a serious Star Wars hot take courtesy of EW’s Darren Franich. Darren joins the pod to explain why he believes Return of the Jedi is not only not a great movie, but is a BAD movie. SAY WHAT?!? Darren presents his case, and it is now up to you to either agree or disagree. (Note: Dalton and Devan disagree.) It’s a super fun dis...

There is a battle brewing on this week’s podcast. A battle about lightsaber battles! EW’s Christian Holub joins us so he and Lauren can explain/defend their 2019 list on the top Star Wars lightsaber battle scenes ever, and while things start civil, it’s not long until it turns into… CIVIL WAR! Dalton and Devan weigh in on the list, and also inquire about certain scenes that did not make the cut. I...

Dalton, Devan, and Lauren begin by following up on last week’s deep dive into Caravan of Courage by revisiting the SECOND 1980s Ewok TV movie, Ewoks: The Battle For Endor. How does this sequel stack up against the original article. You may be surprised, as were we when we booked our return trip back to Endor. Ewoks here! Ewoks there! Ewoks, Ewoks everywhere! After sifting through that madness, we...

In the first of our two-part series on terrible 1980 Star Wars TV movies that happen to take place on the forest moon of Endor, we delve into the cultural oddity that is 1984’s Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure — a film that has to be seen to be believed, but should also probably not be seen. But don’t worry: We watched it so you don’t have to! We also talk to one of the stars of the movie War...

We’ve got a whole cantina full of guests on this week’s episode, as we share our Star Wars Celebration interview with ‘The Mandalorian’ stars Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, Temuera Morrison, and Emily Swallow. Plus, co-hosts Devan Coggan and Lauren Morgan are joined by EW’s Maureen Lee Lenker for an in-depth look at ‘The Princess and the Scoundrel,’ the new book about Han and Leia’s romance. L...

We are joined by the Mandalorian himself, Pedro Pascal, who tells us what to expect on season 3 of the show. We also welcome in Star Wars royalty in the form of Lawrence Kasdan, who co-wrote The Empire Strikes Back, The Force Awakens, and Solo, and also directed the new Light & Magic docuseries on Disney+. Kasdan chats about his amazing career and getting the opportunity to look back at all the in...

We’ve got a doozy of an episode for you this week as Ahsoka stars Rosario Dawson and Natasha Liu Bordizzo join us to chat about the upcoming Disney+’s series. Not only that, but Devan, Dalton, and Lauren talk about great Star Wars moments from Comic-Cons of yesteryear, including an up-close encounter with Han, Luke, and Leia. Speaking of Comic-Con, we also preview some of the biggest panels taking...

After debating the past and present of Star Wars, we look ahead to the galaxy’s future. Host Devan Coggan is joined by EW staffers Jessica Leon and Chuck Kerr to preview some of the (many!) Star Wars projects in the works, including Andor, The Mandalorian season 3, Ahsoka, and more. Plus, we share Devan’s interview with the Andor cast from Star Wars Celebration, featuring Diego Luna, Genevieve O’R...

TV writer, graphic novelist, Fatman Beyond podcast host, and former EW editor Marc Bernardin joins Dalton, Devan, and Lauren to float his argument that the greatness of Star Was actually comes from individual moments as opposed to the full films themselves. We take Marc’s theory and run with it, debating and discussing the best moments from each of the 11 Star Wars films. Who’s right? Who’s wrong?...

It’s time for a field trip! Hosts Dalton Ross and Lauren Morgan paid a Corellian smuggler to gain passage to the Fans Strike Back, a Star Wars exhibit of items made by fans to pay tribute to their favorite franchise under two suns. Dalton and Lauren walk and talk their way through the exhibit, chatting about their favorite items, as well as reliving the ones that were super-duper disturbing. Join...

All Force ghosts allowed as Dalton Ross, Devan Coggan, and Lauren Morgan engage in a spoiler-filled discussion and get into everything that went down during the series finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi, including that huge Obi-Wan vs. Darth battle and the return of some familiar faces. What did they think? Do they want more? And why was Obi-Wan Kenobi a bit like Rocky 3? All will be explained! Come geek ou...

While Dalton Ross and Devan Coggan are stuck at a spaceport on the Outer Rim, host Lauren Morgan opens the blast doors for EW writers and fellow Star Wars nerds Nick Romano and Christian Holub, who help break down the penultimate episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi and share their thoughts on the series at large. We discuss the flashbacks, the reveal of Reva’s backstory, and Tala’s big sacrifice while also...

Hosts Dalton Ross, Devan Coggan, and Lauren Morgan summon the Force to dive into episode 4 of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Dalton points out what he completely messed up this week, while Devan and Lauren debate and discuss the episode’s high and low points. We also weigh in on the newly introduced characters, including O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s Roken. Then, we are joined by series writer/executive producer Joby Har...

Welcome to the planet Mapuzo! Hosts Dalton Ross, Devan Coggan, and Lauren Morgan reconvene to discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi’s thrilling third episode — including little Leia and that epic Vader lightsaber duel. Plus, Devan shares her report from Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, where she sat down with Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Rupert Friend, Moses Ingram, and director Deborah Chow to talk about...

Hosts Dalton Ross and Lauren Morgan welcome Darth Vader himself, Hayden Christensen, onto the pod. Hayden names his favorite scene from the prequels, talks about how he once used the Force in real life, and reveals that had a “Vader Movement Specialist” on Obi-Wan Kenobi. We are also joined by Obi-Wan Kenobi director Deborah Chow, who does her best to avoid the traps we set to gather inside intel...

Hosts Dalton Ross, Devan Coggan, and Lauren Morgan once again gather around the sabacc table to talk all things intergalactic. First, we’re joined by EW critic Darren Franich, who discusses his ranking of the best legacy characters that Star Wars left behind. (Justice for Mara Jade!) Then, we sit down with Obi-Wan Kenobi cast members Rupert Friend and Kumail Nanjiani to chat about their much-hyped...

Welcome to episode number 1 of Entertainment Weekly’s new weekly Star Wars podcast with hosts Dalton Ross, Devan Coggan, and Lauren Morgan, and we’ve got a doozy of a premiere. First off, we discuss and debate EW’s recent Top 100 Star Wars Characters Ever list. Who was ranked too high and too low? Let the disagreements begin! Plus, how did our pick for the top spot end up beating out so many other...

This IS the podcast you are looking for! The Force is strong with Entertainment Weekly nerds Dalton Ross, Devan Coggan, Lauren Morgan and others as they geek out on all things Star Wars (the movies, the TV shows, the books, the toys) while humming bars to “Yub Nub” silently in their heads. Subscribe now to Dagobah Dispatch: An EW Star Wars Podcast so you don't miss our first episode May 12th, 2022...

Hello there Welcome to a special preview episode of Dagobah Dispatch: An EW Star Wars Podcast. Hosted by Devan Coggan, Lauren Morgan, and Dalton Ross. We talk about EW's cover with Ewan McGregor, the fantastic Obi Wan Kenobi trailer that just dropped, and a little snippet of Dalton’s interview with Ewan McGregor. Subscribe now to Dagobah Dispatch: An EW Star Wars Podcast so you don't miss our firs...

Spoilers: The EW team debates the final Skywalker Saga film and all its lightspeed storytelling and controversial decisions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James, Darren and special guest Devan Coggan discuss the most controversial Star Wars film and break down Mandalorian episode 6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James and Darren are joined by EW’s Chancellor Agard to talk the Disney+ version of Tatooine and the curious charms of Episode 3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James and Darren discuss the fourth episode of “The Mandalorian,” which has them reaching for some unexpected comparisons in TV history. Then they dive into the best “Star Wars” movie ever made, and the twist that changed the franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James and Darren dive into episodes 2 and 3 of The Mandalorian, discuss EW’s Rise of Skywalker cover story, reveal some new details about A New Hope’s climactic Death Star battle and James geeks out about the old school charms of Jedi Fallen Order.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James Hibberd and Darren Franich might not agree on the first episode of the Disney+ “Star Wars” spin-off, but they can’t get enough of the newest addition to “A New Hope.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices