The Wampa's Lair: A Star Wars Podcast

We are now four episodes into "Maul: Shadow Lord" so Karl brings in the Maul expert herself, Katie Horn, to discuss what's already sticking with them at this point in the season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Saga has a beginning, and every Star Wars fan had a first step into this larger world! We are joined by dear friend of the show Natalie "The Empire Strikes Nat" as we take a trip down memory lane and recall the moments we were first introduced to Star Wars! From the films, toys, books and everything in between. The nostalgia is strong with this episode! Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Star Wars Dark Empire was first published 35 years ago and it has influenced the Star Wars universe ever since. The Emperor returns, Luke falls to the dark side, Leia takes on the mantle of Jedi, and the future of the galaxy depends on the Return of the Jedi Knights! Our dear friend of the show Dawud joins us as we break down this strange, atmospheric tale from a galaxy far far away.......

The Chosen One, The Hero with no Fear; this is what it means to be Anakin Skywalker right now. From a slave boy growing up on Tatooine, becoming a hero of the Republic, and suffering the tragic fall to the Dark Side are just some of the defining aspects of Anakin. Find out why he's relatable, aspirational and a cautionary tale in this discussion of Why We Love Anakin Skywalker. He w...

Obi-Wan Kenobi. There are so many things that come to mind when we think about Obi-Wan. He is the model Jedi Knight, a wise and understanding teacher, as well as a compassionate and reliable friend. Join us as we discuss why we love Obi-Wan and why his story is such an important part of Star Wars. Help us Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're our only hope! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Ahsoka the series on Disney+ is the continuation of so many stories in the Star Wars universe and the beginning of something new! A scattered family trying to find each other, challenges between masters and apprentices, and whole new galaxies to explore all with a thematic score that puts us there with the characters. There are so many reasons Why We Love Ahsoka and we hope you...

A lot has happened in Star Wars since the new Canon started in 2012. We're looking at the literary side of those new stories as we count down our Top 5 Canon Books! There's so much to cover from characters like Thrawn, Ahsoka, and Dooku; to brand new eras like The High Republic! What do you think our favorite book is? There's so many stories to cover and it's true, all of it! H...

There's always some truth in Legends, and a lot of great stories to be had there too! We count down our Top 5 Legends books as we explore our highs of the old Expanded Universe! From classic stories that introduce iconic and long lasting characters like Thrawn, to character pieces that dive into the hearts and minds of Yoda or Jacen Solo! There is so much to cover and we only scratc...

The new trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu" has dropped and we're very excited to talk about it! Join us for our breakdown and speculation as we join the countdown to May 22nd for this fun Star Wars adventure! We have Mando kicking butt, Grogu on a quest, more Hutts than you can shake a stick at, and the live action appearance of Embo! This is the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Our look back at Star Wars: The Clone Wars ramps up with our discussion of the Umbara Arc! There is darkness on Umbara and it isn't just the fact that there's no sunlight. Captain Rex and Fives have to contend with terrible conditions and a new Jedi General that views clones as expendable. Pong Krell's actions and orders go from bad to worse bringing our clone brothers to their brea...

We finish our discussion of the opening scenes from each movie in the Skywalker Saga with a trip through the Sequel Trilogy! We explore the similarities these opening scenes have to the previous trilogies and how they are uniquely their own. Join us on a desperate search for Luke Skywalker, a dramatic escape from the First Order, and a descent into the depths of where the Dark Side...

The full trailer for "Maul: Shadow Lord" has dropped and the excitement is electric! The greatest Maul scholar in the galaxy, Katie Horn, drops by to share her thoughts as we take a deep dive into what this shadowy trailer may reveal... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our look at the opening scenes of each movie in the Skywalker Saga with a stop in the Original Trilogy! This discussion covers where it all began nearly 50 years ago with what is arguably the most iconic opening shot in all of Star Wars! We're thrown into a frenetic escape, rising tensions (not temperatures), and plans for the Emperor's direct involvement! There's a mete...

We're at the start of a new year so we've decided to go back to the beginning as we look at the opening scenes of each movie in the Skywalker Saga! Each of these opening sequences serves a purpose for the film and we discuss how they set the tone for the movies they introduce us to. We start at the beginning with the Prequels; diving into Jedi business, an assassination attempt, and a ma...

R2-D2 and C-3PO were the first Star Wars characters we met in 1977 and have been an iconic and comedic staple ever since. These bickering best friends ground us in our galaxy far, far away and help to safeguard our story. Devoted and loyal, these two droids are friends to us all, for that and so much more is why we love R2-D2 and C-3PO! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

2025 is coming to a close so we're looking back at all our Star Wars highlights of the past year! From new shows and milestone anniversaries, to rediscovering old books and iconic classics, there is so much from this past year to enjoy! We hope you had fun playing Star Wars in your own ways in 2025 and we wish you all the best for a brighter new year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

It's that nostalgic time of year so to celebrate the season we're gathering around the tauntaun and telling some of our favorite toy stories! Friend of the show Tiara of Crafting on Ilum joins us as we recount some of our favorite memories of playing with Star Wars toys, finally tracking down that item you've been hunting for, and what our first Star Wars toy was! Merry Christmas and Hap...

Why does everyone always want to go back to Jakku? Because it's the 10th Anniversary of The Force Awakens! We take you back in time to relive the hype and excitement that fueled this movie's release; then we walk through a Wampa's Lair Sparknotes of our favorite moments, important story beats, and character introductions. Chewie, we're home! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

If you don't slow down you're not going to find what you're looking for, or at least you'll miss our episode about Lightsaber Lost! Ahsoka Tano loses her lightsaber to a pickpocket in the bowels of Coruscant and turns to an unlikely Jedi for help. We discuss the important lessons Ahsoka learns, the hidden easter eggs Dave Filoni planted for us, as well as our love for Jedi Master Tera Si...

Dark Lord of the Sith, the Emperor's Enforcer, the face of the Galactic Empire's war machine! This is who Darth Vader is now...and so much more! From his iconic design that makes him the monster of nightmares to his tragic fall and enslavement to Palpatine and the Dark Side, we discuss so many aspects of who Darth Vader is. You will join us for this episode! Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Rebel spaceships striking from a hidden base, have won their first victory against the evil Galactic Empire. "Rogue One" is that story! From epic space battles and a soaring score to the Guardians of the Whills and blossoming hope "Rogue One" takes us on an action packed and heartfelt journey. Someone is listening, so join us as we discuss Why We Love Rogue One! Hosted on Acast. See...

Get ready for an adventure with Han and Chewie! Solo: A Star Wars Story gives us the origin story of the best crew the Millenium Falcon has ever seen! From the pursuit of freedom and high adventure to the themes of goodness and friendship, we cover so many of the fun elements that bring this story together. So get ready to punch it as we tell you Why We Love Solo: A Star Wars Story!...

We return to Naboo in the Clone Wars episode Shadow Warrior! Tensions are high between the gungans and Naboo, the separatists are involved, and mystical gungan magic is swirling. The only one who can save us is...Jar Jar? Join us as we walk through this adventure filled with action, humor, and the most epic moment a gungan has ever had on screen! Not die, sacrifice! Hosted...

Fourteen years of The Wampa's Lair are upon us and by the will of the Force we're celebrating with a classic Top 5 episode! Han and Chewie are inseparable best friends and spend just as much time getting themselves into trouble as out of it again. Count down our favorite laughs, hugs, and meaningful moments with this classic team! And May the Force be with you for your con...

Mother to the Chosen One isn't enough to describe the length and breadth of who Shmi Skywalker truly is. Dear friend of the show, Tiara of Crafting On Ilum, returns as we break down the gentle strength and warm compassion that drives the Mother of Skywalkers. This path has been placed before you, the choice is yours alone. We hope you choose to listen to this episode about...