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Join Stephen, William, and friend of the show Brendan as they review Star Wars: Zero Company, the new squad-based tactics game from BitReactor. Synopsis: Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic story in Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the twilight of the Clone Wars. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy fa...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian . Synopsis: A comedic retelling of all three seasons of the landmark live-action series, the special revisits stories from the series in new and unexpected ways, appealing to both families and young audiences alike. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. Ion Cannon ha...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Season 1 of the Star Wars Visions spinoff, The Ninth Jedi . They also discuss the thrilling trailer for Ahsoka Season 2 and the leaked teaser for the upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter. Synopsis: Picking up not long after the events of the Visions shorts, in the new series, Lah Kara continues to train in the ways of the Jedi under Margrave Juro amid...

What's next for Star Wars after The Mandalorian and Grogu ? Join us as we look forward to the future ( Starfighter ! Ahsoka S2! Maul — Shadow Lord S2!) and the lessons Lucasfilm should take away from the Disney-era films. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga since 2008, from the films and hit se...

Now that you've had a chance to see the film in theaters, join Tom, Stephen, and William for their full review of The Mandalorian and Grogu ! Synopsis: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din...

Join Stephen and William (fresh out of the theater) for a spoiler-free review of The Mandalorian and Grogu , the first Star Wars theatrical release in six years and the long-awaited continuation of the hit Disney+ series! And stay tuned for our full spoiler-filled review this weekend. Synopsis: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgli...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they look back on Season 1 of Maul - Shadow Lord . Synopsis: Maul – Shadow Lord picks up after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, for a pulpy adventure that finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who may just be the apprentice he is seeking to...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William, along with good friend of the show ⁠⁠Matt Rushing⁠⁠ from Aggressive Negotiations and the 602Club, as they review the phenomenal Season 1 finale of Maul - Shadow Lord , Chapters 9 and 10, "Strange Allies" and "The Dark Lord" Synopsis: Trust is tested as newly forged allies navigate the only way out. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entert...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William, along with good friend of the show ⁠Mark Hurliman⁠ from Star Wars: Beyond the Films, as they review the penultimate duology of Maul - Shadow Lord , Chapters 7 and 8 "Call to the Oblivion" and "The Creeping Fear." Synopsis: As enemies close in, Maul is forced to make a stand. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a g...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William, along with good friend of the show Bruce Gibson , as they review Chapters 5 and 6 of Maul - Shadow Lord , "Inquisition" and "Night of the Hunted." Synopsis: Captain Lawson faces a sobering new reality. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga since...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Chapters 3 and 4 of Maul - Shadow Lord , "Whispers in the Unknown" and "Pride and Vengeance." Synopsis: As Maul's plans come together, Devon considers her options. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga since 2008, from the film...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the two-part series premiere of Maul - Shadow Lord , "The Dark Revenge" and "Sinister Schemes." Synopsis: Maul – Shadow Lord picks up after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, for a pulpy adventure that finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disi...

The series premiere of Maul – Shadow Lord is less than a week away, and Ion Cannon recently had the chance to sit down with the team bringing it to life — Sam Witwer (Maul), Gideon Adlon (Devon Izara), Athena Yvette Portillo (Executive Producer), Matt Michnovetz (Writer/Executive Producer), and Brad Rau (Supervising Director/Executive Producer). Join us, along with a few friends of the show, as we...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they dig into the full-length trailer for Maul - Shadow Lord ! Synopsis: Maul – Shadow Lord picks up after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, for a pulpy adventure that finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jedi Padawan who may just be the apprentice he is...

Join Tom and William as they discuss the latest trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu , coming to theaters on May 22nd. Synopsis: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they discuss the teaser trailer for Maul - Shadow Lord , the next thrilling series from Lucasfilm Animation. Synopsis: Maul – Shadow Lord picks up after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, for a pulpy adventure that finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate on a planet untouched by the Empire. There, he crosses paths with a disillusioned young Jed...

Dave Filoni has been named President and Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm, with Lynwen Brennan running the business side as Co-President. Join Stephen and William as they break down the news, look back at Kathleen Kennedy's legacy, and share their hopes for Dave Filoni's tenure. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. Ion Cannon has c...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they look back on the Star Wars releases in 2025, from Andor Season 2 and Tales of the Underworld to Visions Vol. 3 and Young Jedi Adventures . They also take a sneak peek at what's coming up in 2026, including the highly anticipated film The Mandalorian & Grogu, the second season of Ahsoka Season 2, and Maul - Shadow Lord. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your s...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Star Wars Visions Vol. 3 and the recent revelation of the now-canceled film The Hunt for Ben Solo . Synopsis: The award-winning anthology of animated short films celebrates the mythology of Star Wars through unique cultural lenses. “Star Wars: Visions” Volume 3 features nine shorts from nine different anime studios to further demonstrate the diversity...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Pas t, the newest LEGO Star Wars installment and the sequel to last year's hit mashup. Synopsis: Sig and his friends face the threat of a powerful new foe. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga si...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they break down the teaser trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu, Star Wars' highly anticipated return to theaters. Synopsis: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they rewind the clock to 2005 and review Season 3 of the classic Genndy Tartakovsky series Clone Wars . Synopsis: The Clone Wars television series chronicles the events taking place between Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The Clone Wars will ultimately lead to the downfall of the Jedi and the rise of the G...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they rewind the clock to 2004 and review Season 2 of the classic Genndy Tartakovsky series Clone Wars . Synopsis : The Clone Wars television series chronicles the events taking place between Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The Clone Wars will ultimately lead to the downfall of the Jedi and the rise of the...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they rewind the clock to 2003 and review Season 1 of the classic Genndy Tartakovsky series Clone Wars . Synopsis: The Clone Wars television series chronicles the events taking place between Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. The Clone Wars will ultimately lead to the downfall of the Jedi and the rise of the G...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the latest animated anthology series Tales of the Underworld , delving into the lives of fan-favorite characters Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. Tales of the Underworld is a six-episode journey following two notorious bounty hunters: former dark side assassin Asajj Ventress as she’s given a new chance at life and must go on the run with an unexpected new...