The Wampa's Lair: A Star Wars Podcast

We finish our discussion of Ahsoka's journey by going back to the beginning where it all started in the Clone Wars!  Tiara from Crafting on Illum returns once again to help us break down Ahsoka's journey from new padawan, coming into her own leadership skills, and finally making that fateful decision to walk away from the Jedi Order.  She started out as Snips and now she's standing tall in all of...

I am no Jedi!  We continue our breakdown of Ahsoka's journey with her time in the Rebels Era with returning guest Steph Orme!  From emerging as Fulcrum and mentoring Kanan, to confronting her worst fears of who Anakin has become, we dive into all of it.  Ahsoka's resilience is inspiring so join us as we accompany her on this leg of her journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Ahsoka Tano has become such a beloved character that has been brought to us over three distinct eras in Star Wars and we are going to track her journey through each of them!  Jen Sopchockchai Bankard of The Long Take Review Podcast joins us again as we break down Ahsoka's journey in the New Republic era.  From confronting her past, her relationship with Sabine, and speculation for the future our c...

Is there something in Star Wars that is perfectly emblematic of you and your fandom?  Well in honor of our 600th episode we walk through some of the scenes and moments that describe our fandom best!  Please share your own moments as we celebrate this milestone episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is obvious this contest cannot be decided by our knowledge of the Force, but by our skills with a lightsaber.  It's time to finish counting down our Top 10 Lightsaber Duels in all of Star Wars!  Whether from film, TV, or animation there are so many amazing options to choose from.  So grab your saber and let's go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weapon is your life, so grab your lightsaber and get ready for action on this episode of The Wampa's Lair podcast!  From the films, animation, and TV shows we are counting down our Top 10 Lightsaber Duels and are so excited to share our numbers 10-6 with you in Part 1 of this 2 part series! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Star Wars Celebration always brings incredible art that highlights our favorite moments and characters from across the Star Wars Saga! Candice Dailey, Brian DeGuire, Seth Groves, and Joe Hogan all have prints at the Celebration Art Show in Japan this year and join us to discuss the ins and outs of their unique pieces! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senator Palpatine uses some textbook maneuvers in order to name himself Emperor and George Lucas uses the story of Star Wars to show how a democracy can give way to a tyrant. Ashton Sharrett of the Space Opera Music podcast stops by to help look at how Palpatine's plans allow him to take control of a galaxy far, far away. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're taking a tour around the galaxy and counting down our Top 5 Planets in Star Wars! From the fantastic design and ecosystem to the story purpose each location serves, we discuss all aspects of this fun topic. So grab your intergalactic passport and punch it! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to wrap up our Epilogue series by visiting the Sequel Trilogy! These movies give us definitive epilogues in a way that the previous films didn't so we look at the emotion and story points that each one brings to bear. This journey comes to an end but another one is just beginning! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part 2 of our 3 Part Epilogue series focuses in on the Original Trilogy! The epilogues of these stories take us through the highs of victory, the resolve to heal, and the joys of ultimate triumph! So gather your friends and join our treetop party! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're starting at the end with a 3 part series about the Epilogues of each of the Skywalker Saga films! This episode breaks down each of the closing moments of the Prequel Trilogy. From dark schemes, somber tragedies, and a hopeful look towards the future, we hope you'll join us on this narrative journey! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for wonder and Wim-sy as we review the new Disney+ show Skelton Crew! We were delighted with this show and share our favorite moments, thoughts on the characters, and the journey home this crew of kids take. SM-33 may not remember no At Attin but we sure do! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music by John Williams is a fantastic documentary on Disney+ and accurately describes the soundtrack playing in the heads of your hosts! We break down the highlights from the doc and express our amazement and gratitude for everything the maestro John Williams has given us over his illustrious career! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2024 has been a big year in Star Wars, from 25 years of The Phantom Menace, two series on Disney+, and some animated shows! Join us as we recap the year in Star Wars and get ready for whatever happens next in 2025! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for a Special Edition of our Wampa's Lair Christmas episode! This year we have our lovely friends Natalie and Tiara joining us to tell Star Wars Christmas stories and share collection wishes. We hope you'll join us and share in the best feelings this time of year gives us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We finish our Snow Wars discussions with an episode all about The Clone Wars Season 1 episode "Trespass!" Through snow, big Talz hugs, and escalating tensions, we discover the difference between what it means to live or die for what matters most to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue Snow Wars in The Wampa's Lair with a journey to Scipio and the return of Rush Clovis! An arc filled with political intrigue, interest rates, and Embo snowboarding on his hat is the recipe for the lowest point in Anakin and Padme's relationship. You won't want to miss this one! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're kicking off Snow Wars here in the Lair with our first snow themed Clone Wars arc discussion! The Youngling Arc introduces us to a group of new Jedi younglings, gives us our first look at Professor Huyang, and brings back everyone's favorite space pirate Hondo Ohnaka! Join us for the wonder and fun of this snowy story! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Wampa's Lair is getting into the Thanksgiving spirit! Friends of the show, Natalie and Tiara join us as we discuss what we're thankful for in Star Wars this year. It's a fun and cozy episode so curl up in a Tauntaun and celebrate with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcome Lucasfilm licensed Star Wars artist Candice Dailey into the Wampa's Lair! We dive into her latest print "You Need a Teacher" and discuss her journey and inspirations as a Star Wars fan and artist. We had a blast talking with her and we know you'll love her too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the best things Star Wars does is give us messages of hope. Hope for the galaxy at large and hope for every being living in it! In this episode we walk through some of our favorite moments of hope throughout the Star Wars saga! So join us! It's what this podcast and rebellions are built on! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're taking our first steps into a larger world as we discuss the introductions of new cultures in the Star Wars universe! From meeting jittery Ewoks to clumsy Gungans there's always someone new and fascinating to meet in the Galaxy Far Far Away! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frights, Force Ghosts, and Fashion await you in this episode as we enjoy the spirit of the spooky season Star Wars style! Tiara from Crafting on ILUM joins us to discuss spooky moments, favorite Force Ghosts, and cosplay as we get ready to Trick or Treat across the galaxy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do your goofy co-hosts celebrate 13 years of The Wampa's Lair? By talking about playing Star Wars of course! We walk through the stages of our fandoms and highlight the various ways we have interacted with and played Star Wars over the years. This one is fun, so grab your lightsabers and blasters and make the jump to light speed with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...