The Wampa's Lair: A Star Wars Podcast

We continue our Top 15 Scenes countdown with numbers 10-6 as we celebrate 15 years of The Wampa's Lair! We start dreaming up this list on a Coruscant balcony, tell some Tales of the Jedi, and launch into hyperspace in a dramatic fashion! Star Wars holds so many amazing scenes it's hard to contain ourselves! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are celebrating 15 years of podcasting this month by counting down our Top 15 scenes in all of Star Wars! This three part series spans the films, TV series, animation, and literature! From an action packed train heist, to the introduction of fascinating new villains, and a padawan leaving it all behind we barely scratch the surface of the best stories from that galaxy far, far away! Hosted on A...

Every Saga has a Beginning.... The Phantom Menace even has a documentary called "The Beginning" and we are taking the time to talk all about it! Not only is it a well crafted documentary in and of itself but it gives us a fly on the wall view of many key moments during the production of the first Star Wars Prequel. Casting choices, production problems, and technical impossibilities are o...

Kylo Ren is many things; the son of Rebel heroes, nephew to a Jedi Master, and grandson to the most infamous dark side enforcer of all time. All this and more makes up the fascinating and conflicted villain of the Sequel Trilogy. We explore his journey into the dark, the mask that hides him, his mythical connection to Rey and more! It's time to LET GO...and listen to this podcast! Hosted on Ac...

Rey's journey is the cornerstone of the Sequel Trilogy so we're taking time to discuss our favorite aspects of who she is as a character! Starting as a scavenger on Jakku and ending up as a guardian of the future of the Jedi is an impressive journey in and of itself, one that is perfectly enhanced by John Williams' beautiful theme for her! Be with us as we dive into our favorite reasons...

Star Wars: Legacy by Madeleine Roux is the new book telling us the story of Rey and Leia after the events of The Last Jedi, exploring how each of them can move forward together in a Master/Apprentice relationship. For a book this good we had to get our buddy Greg "EyeOnCanon" back on the show to break it all down! We explore the journeys each character goes through, the themes, and even...

There is always some truth in Legends, and this truth has some great characters! We step back in time to count down our Top 5 Expanded Universe characters from across the years. There's good guys and bad guys, characters from the prequel era and characters from the New Jedi Order. Whether or not you hear us mention your favorite EU character please join the conversation and tell us...

Strap in and check your thrusters, we're looking back at the animated show Star Wars Resistance! Some of our stand out aspects include the visual style, Tam's journey into the First Order, the found family standing together on the Colossus, and more! If you haven't checked out this hidden gem of a show we hope we can inspire you to give it a chance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The Ahsoka Season 2 Teaser has FINALLY dropped and we can't wait to talk about it! The stakes are bigger, the battles more epic, and the journey calls to us. We talk about everything from fascinating flashbacks, dynamic space battles, the misty return of Dathomir, and the quest to stop all wars. So the question remains; are you a Jedi, or not? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Oh muy muy we love you! This episode is all about the most famous Gungan in the Star Wars universe, Jar Jar Binks! We discuss many of the aspects we enjoy about this character; from the lovable klutz and loyal friend to the embodiment of innocence in the Prequel Trilogy. Jar Jar may not be the biggest star of the saga but he has left an unmistakable mark on the galaxy far far away.....

The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural. We dive into the weaver of the dark side web, Palpatine himself! Karl and Jason explore the goals Palpatine had, the tools he used to achieve those goals, and what makes Palpatine one of the most compelling villains in movie history. Let's just hope we are strong enough to resist his temptation...

We complete the Original Trilogy Deleted Scenes with a look at Return of the Jedi! There's an extended opening sequence, a humanizing sub plot for Jerjerrod, a cacophony of unused pilot footage, and more! As we review these scenes Karl and Jason throw on their editor's hats, weigh the benefits of each scene and make the choice to Keep or Cut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

The Deleted Scenes of The Empire Strikes Back are a collection of alternate takes, extended sequences, and small editions to what has ultimately become the Perfect Star Wars Film! Karl and Jason once again put on their editor's hats and review each of these scenes. We dig out the good nuggets, important moments and then make the decision to Keep or Cut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Karl and Jason dive into the Deleted Scenes of "A New Hope" which give us additional footage, alternate takes, and rough cuts that never made it past the cutting room floor! We tackle each scene, find out what it adds to the movie and what the standout moments are to us. Then we put ourselves in the editor's seat and make our judgement to Keep or Cut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

The opportunity to set up a Star Wars room or space in your home is an exciting privilege for many fans! Karl is joined by Tiara of Crafting on Ilum to discuss some of the ways they choose to set up and cultivate their particular Star Wars rooms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May the Force be with you is one of the most quoted lines both in the Star Wars universe and in the Star Wars fandom and there are many ways to use it! In this episode we're counting down our Top 5 uses of this iconic phrase! So many people say it, from Jedi Masters, military officers, and dear friends. We hope this episode brings some hope to your world. May the Force be with...

The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many pieces of music some would consider to be unnatural. We're looking at how the music of Star Wars describes the more sinister side of the Force in this episode! From that creeping sense of dread and unease, to the inescapable pursuit of it's dark agents, and the sliding descent into the deepest depths of that galaxy far, far away. Hosted on...

In many ways the music of Star Wars is the voice of the Force in the stories being told. This episode explores that idea by focusing on the Light Side of the Force! Whether its a sense of wonder, hope, nobility, sacrifice or wisdom we track that voice across the saga through the music that carries us through the emotions and themes of the galaxy far, far away! Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Thirty years ago, Lucasfilm gathered a group of creators across multiple media platforms to create a Star Wars project with everything but the movie titled "Shadows Of The Empire." Gathering once again with Greg "EyeOnCanon" Cass and Joe Hogan, we look back on the epic legacy of this shadowy tale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favorite dynamic duo has returned! Oh, and there's a new Mandalorian and Grogu movie out too! Karl and Jason had the opportunity to see the new movie together for the first time and they're here to talk all about it. From Embo to Rotta and everything in-between! Strap on your jetpacks, this one is a wild ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're gearing up for a brand new Star Wars movie hitting theaters so let's look back where it all began and talk about our favorite episodes of The Mandalorian! Memorable images like the first meeting of Grogu and Mandalorian, fun adventures against pirates like Gorian Shard, and key story moments where Din Djarin makes the choice to go back for the child. These episodes and more follow...

The Mandalorian kicked off an era of Star Wars storytelling with new heroes, new places, and new challenges all while giving us that familiar feel of the Star Wars universe. There is so much to enjoy about this show from the Mandalorian Creed, the way the Forceis used, the nobility of The Mandalorian, and the developing relationship between our two main characters. This is The Way We Lov...

Maul - Shadow Lord hit us with an epic finale this week so of course we have to bring Katie Horn back to talk all about it! We discuss the full season, diving into many of the characters and the decisions they make. We also speculate on where things might go in Season 2. So find yourself a subterranean puddle and stare your younger self down as you take this journey with us! Hosted...

The costumes in Star Wars speak to so many of us, even leading to entire groups building and cosplaying the most iconic and obscure characters from the entire Saga! Dear friend of the show Tiara joins us as we count down our Top 5 favorite costume designs! Whether it's a sleek helmet, flowing robes, or something closer to home every costume helps to tell the story of the characters and o...

Star Wars is filled with so many dynamic, interesting, and cool locations so prepare your intergalactic passport as we count down our Top 5 set pieces! We only scratch the surface with the Theed Hangar on Naboo, to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, and Bright Tree Village among the forests of the moon of Endor! These set pieces are iconic, fascinate us, bring us together, and inspire ou...