The Star Wars Underworld Podcast

On this episode it's a Star Wars Underworld / Eye On Canon / Tractor Beam crossover episode as Ben and Chris are joined by Matthew and Joel! They break down the news regarding the upcoming Ahsoka tie-in comic Escape From Thrawn and what implications it might have for season two. And they also discuss Timothy Zahn's new Star Trek graphic novel and the deep relationship between the two "Star" franch...

On this episode Chris, Dom and Ben convene to discuss the recent report regarding Jon Watts potentially directing Star Wars: Episode X. They break down the pros and cons of the Spider-Man director and Skeleton Crew creator teaming up with Simon Kinberg to make what could be the first movie in a whole new trilogy. Plus, will Rey Skywalker show up in Starfighter? Should the MandoVerse have been more...

On this episode, Ben and Dominic break down the new image from Ahsoka season two, as well as Dave Filoni's exciting quotes about the return of Mortis ("we're going there!"). They talk about the history of Mortis and what role the Mortis gods play in the larger Star Wars story. And they speculate about how Ahsoka, Baylon, and others could factor into the future of Mortis. Plus, they discuss the pot...

On this episode there's no Star Wars news of note, so Ben and Dom take some time to answer some thought provoking audience questions. They start off by sharing and discussing each other's most unpopular Star Wars opinions, as well as breaking down the psychology of how different audiences react to interconnected stories. Also, is Disney's Star Wars consistently better than George Lucas' Star Wars?...

On this episode, Ben, Chris, and Dominic discuss the news that both Starfighter and Star Wars (1977) will be released in IMAX 70mm next year, as well as the newly revealed synopsis for Starfighter . Then they talk about how "rogue" characters in Star Wars , like Han Solo, Jod, Saw Gerrera, and DJ, are portrayed across the saga. And then they answer listener questions about what the best Star Wars...

On this episode Ben and Dom catch up on all the Star Wars news they've missed, and Dom shares some highlights from Fan Expo Canada ! But first they break down L ego Star Wars: The Mandalorian , discussing their likes and gripes with the newly revealed special. Furthermore, they give their first impressions on the new official podcast for T he Mandalorian And Grogu , as well as the news of the upco...

On this special episode Ben is joined by Cameron from Limitless Nerd , Jesse A.K.A DarthPeanut89 , Jeff and Chad to reminisce about Rebel Scum Con ! Now a few weeks removed from the event they discuss their moments, the most interesting panels they experienced, and their most exciting celebrity interactions. They also touch on ways to improve the convention and their hopes for the future, includin...

On this episode Ben, Chris and Dom dive into the biggest reveals from Disney's D23 Expo, including the newly revealed trailer for Star Wars: Ahsoka season two. They discuss their likes and gripes with the previous season and the most eye-catching moments from the new footage. Plus, how much of Anakin will we see this season? How deep will they go on Mortis? Was Rosario Dawson really the right acto...

On this special episode, recorded live on day two of Rebel Scum Con III in Frisco, Texas, Chris and Ben are joined by great friends Zach Arnold from the IPC Podcast , Jordan Chaffer from Beyond The Galaxy , Jesse A.K.A. DarthPeanut89 , and Jeff White! They discuss their experiences at the convention thus far, give their first impressions of this realivtivly new event, and provide some constructive...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Joel break down the new animated series Star Wars Visions Presents: The Ninth Jedi in both spoiler-free and spoiler-full terms. They share their thoughts on Kara's journey, Nawaam as a villain, and this unique vision of the Star Wars galaxy. But first, they react to Anakin's new costume in Ahsoka season two (as seen at D23 Expo) and speculate about his role in th...

On this episode, Ben and Chris are on the ground at Rebel Scum Con 2026 with long-time friend of the show Jeff White and Tales From Beyond the Galaxy host Jordan Chaffer. They all join Dominic (from home) to preview this weekend's festivities and talk through all the latest happenings in Star Wars . Dominic and Chris also share their (spoiler-free) thoughts on the first two episodes of The Ninth J...

In this episode, Dominic breaks down all the big news from San Diego Comic-Con, including the latest on publishing, action figures, and Zero Company. This leads to a discussion of stories that fill the gaps between movies —their potential and limitations—especially if you're not the biggest fan of the ultimate ending. He also talks about the potential for more on-screen stories in the sequel era t...

On this episode Ben and Dom look to finish up their ongoing discussion about The Mandalorian And Grogu by breaking down its visuals. But first they take a look at some breaking news from San Diego Comic Con , including a cast reveal for Zero Company and the long awaited announcement of Original Trilogy audiobooks. Not to mention the fact that our prediction about the return of Star Wars Detours ju...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Chris "Starrapter" Abbott to discuss the planets of The Mandalorian and Grogu . They take a tour around the galaxy, sharing their thoughts on worlds old and new, including Shekari, Adelphi, and more. Then they talk about the upcoming home media release of The Mandalorian and Grogu , as well as the upcoming The Mandalorian LEGO special. And the...

On this episode Dom and Ben are back to finally discuss the exciting new trailer for S tar Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi . They break down the trailer's incredible visuals, the new and returning characters & elements, and its disappointing release schedule. Furthermore they give their thoughts on some of the latest and greatest pieces of Star Wars news, including Emmy nominations for Mau...

On this episode Chris, Ben and Dom talk even more about The Mandalorian And Grogu , this time touching on Sigourney Weaver's Colonel Ward and the New Republic's role in the film. Furthermore they discuss how Star Wars has handled its tertiary characters throughout its history, as well as examining the great, and sometimes not-so-great ways new stories have attempted to recreate the classic cantina...

On this episode Ben and Chris are joined once again by Joel Davis from the Eye On Canon Podcast to talk more about The Mandalorian And Grogu ! This time they focus on Rotta The Hutt, discussing his impact on the story, how he looked and moved from a technical point of view, and his very meta relationship with Grogu. Furthermore, Eman Esfandi gives an update on Ahsoka season two, Star Wars: Starfig...

On this episode Dom and Ben are once again joined by Jeff White to continue their ongoing discussion about The Mandalorian And Grogu . This week they take a closer listen to the musical score for the film, talking about all the new themes, their favorite tracks, and how Ludwig Göransson's unique style interfaces with the rest of the saga's soundtracks. Later they dive into all the recent news rega...

On this episode the guys dive deeper into The Mandalorian And Grogu by examining the development and characters arcs of the title characters, Din and Grogu. How much did the father and son duo grow in the new film, and was it enough to be satisfactory? Plus, the Ninth Jedi series may be coming soon, Emillia Clarke pours cold water on a potential return for Qi'ra, and we just got an amazing new loo...

On this episode, Chris and Dominic reflect on The Mandalorian and Grogu now that it's been in theatres for a week. They talk about the different formats they've seen the movie in, including IMAX, Screen X, and 4DX, as well as how their impressions of the movie have evolved over the past week. Then, they look at the box office returns and audience reactions to this movie, what it tells us about the...

Dominic, Ben, and Chris are reunited (in person!), along with Matthew and Din, to share their initial thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu . They talk about their experiences seeing their first new Star Wars movie in almost seven years, including the IMAX 3D presentation. They break down what this movie showed us about Din Djarin and Grogu as characters, how Rotta the Hutt has evolved since The C...

On this episode, Dominic breaks down the news that Ahsoka season two has been pushed back to "Early 2027." He talks about why that is both emblematic of the recent problems with Star Wars ' lack of momentum and why it's a good thing for the future of the Mandoverse/New Republic storyline. Then he breaks down the latest clips from The Mandalorian and Grogu , what they tell us about the movie, and w...

On this episode Chris, Dom and Ben join forces with Matthew and Joel from the Eye On Canon Podcast to tackle the massive and momentous season one finale of Maul - Shadow Lord . They first address the big terrifying elephant in the room in the form of Darth Vader, discussing his incredible fight scenes, his lack of dialogue, and how he contrasts against Maul. They also go deep on discussing Devon's...

On this episode, Chris, Dom and Ben are joined once again by Jeff White to review the seventh and eight chapters of Maul - Shadow Lord , entitled "Call to Oblivion" and "The Creeping Fear".They touch on some of the huge plot points in the episodes, including Maul's vision of his past and how it might inform his future. They also discuss Devon's continued journey, and Dom questions whether her pres...

Dominic and Ben are joined by Ian and Marty from Star Wars Culture Live to break down the Maul: Shadow Lord episodes "Chapter 5: Inquisition" and "Chapter 6: Night of the Hunted." They talk about how Maul takes a backseat in these episodes to the new characters, and yet that doesn't impact their quality. They also delve into the ways the Empire's arrival on Janix helps Maul in his efforts to turn...