The Moisture Farm Report

No matter what your favourite film or trilogy, there's one thing all Star Wars fans can agree on: that John Williams' scores are pure gold. This week Adam and James look at how the legendary composer first got involved with George Lucas, the impact his soundtracks had on the franchise, and discuss some of the best pieces of Star Wars music. Come chat Star Wars with us! We're on Twitter, Instagram...

Ever wondered who has the longest neck on the Jedi High Council? This week Adam and James answer that question and more as they delve into the life of Yarael Poof – High Republic hero, mischievous master of the mind trick, and the Jedi who helped Jango Fett and Zam Wesell save billions of lives in Coruscant's seedy underworld. Take your seat in the council chamber and let's begin... Come chat Star...

Order 66 is obviously one of the most crucial moments in the Star Wars saga, but what if it had gone a little differently? What if Anakin Skywalker, the newly-christened Darth Vader, had been shot and killed by his own clones while storming the Jedi Temple? This week Adam and James imagine exactly that scenario, and what consequences might await the clone who fired the fatal shot... Come chat Star...

Grab your orange flight suit and lock S-foils in attack position! This week Adam and James join the ranks of Gold Squadron to discuss the life of Evaan Verlaine, the ace Rebel Y-Wing pilot who helped Princess Leia rescue the scattered survivors of Alderaan from the clutches of the Empire. Come chat Star Wars with us! We're on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @MoistureFarmRep , or you can email us at...

With the release of Andor right around the corner, this week we're digging into Cassian himself. From his background as a Separatist child soldier to what drives him as a spy for the Rebellion, Adam and James explore what makes Cassian Andor such a compelling hero and how his character might develop across the series. Come chat Star Wars with us! We're on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @MoistureFar...

We all know what a lightsaber is: it's an elegant weapon from a more civilised age. But what about how they're made? This week Adam and James don their engineering hats to help you tell your emitter matrix from your diatium power cell, and discuss some of the most iconic lightsaber designs from Star Wars films, TV, comics and more. Come chat Star Wars with us! We're on Twitter, Instagram and TikTo...

General Maximilian Veers was many things: a top Imperial officer, the Hero of Hoth, and one of the few people to earn Darth Vader's respect. But despite those accolades Veers has had precious little story time after The Empire Strikes Back . This week Adam and James aim to change all that by delving into what little we do have on the general's life, before speculating wildly on where the story of...

It's space pirate time! This week Adam and James learn the story of Sidon Ithano, the swashbuckling Outer Rim corsair with a love of all things Clone Wars, and the day he stumbled on the lost treasure trove of Count Dooku himself. They also assemble their own ideal Star Wars pirate crews, and James finds yet another way to talk about cats and Kylo Ren instead. Come chat Star Wars with us! We're on...

When Han Solo killed Greedo in A New Hope , it set a sad precedent for Rodians as a species who live fast and die young. But why do so many of them end up dead almost as soon as they appear on screen? This week Adam and James dive into Rodian culture and biology, examine the fates of famous Rodians in film, TV and books, and conduct some Totally Legit Science™ to try and find an answer. Come chat...

It's time for another season of The Moisture Farm Report, and this time we're starting off with a special guest: Wookieepedia 's social media admin and long-time site editor, Jordan! He joins Adam and James for a deep dive into the culinary side of Star Wars, from the immersive menus of Galaxy's Edge to blue milk and Dexter Jettster's fast food delights. We also get to know more about Wookieepedia...

It's hard to imagine a time when Obi-Wan Kenobi was ever at risk of turning to the dark side. But in his teenage years Obi-Wan's recklessness and short temper nearly cost him his dream of becoming a Jedi Knight – and almost saw him condemned to a life as a farmer. This week Adam and James dig into the Jedi Apprentice books by Dave Wulverton and Jude Watson, discovering how a fallen Jedi out for re...

From Twi’leks and Togrutas to Zabraks and Wookiees, the Jedi Order has drawn its members from pretty much every intelligent species in the Star Wars galaxy. But what about the Hutts? That’s exactly what Adam and James are finding out this week as they look at the Legends novel Planet of Twilight by Barbara Hambly, which sees Leia Organa-Solo travel to a world steeped in the dark side of the Force...

When it comes to Star Wars bounty hunters, few have a more fearsome reputation than the infamous IG-88. But did you know this iconic assassin droid once planned to hijack the Death Star itself and lead a droid revolution against living beings? This week Adam and James dig into one of our craziest Star Wars stories yet, and discover what happened when IG-88 set his optical receptors on the ultimate...

Video games have long played a part in the popularity of Star Wars , whether it’s allowing fans to replay their favourite movie moments or explore the galaxy with custom characters. This week Adam and James chart the history of Star Wars video games from the earliest entries on the Atari 2600, to the golden age of LucasArts and the latest releases like Fallen Order and Lego Skywalker Saga . As wel...

When X-Wing pilot Jek Tono Porkins appeared in A New Hope he had only 12 seconds of screentime before being shot down in the Battle of Yavin. But what if Porkins and not Luke Skywalker had been the one to fire the shot that destroyed the Death Star and saved the Rebellion? This week Adam and James explore the potential story of Jek Porkins, galactic hero, from confrontations with Darth Vader and B...

Raw, untamed power... The Knights of Ren were some of the most enigmatic characters to come out of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, with very few details revealed about them on-screen. This week Adam and James dive into the 2019 Charles Soule comic series The Rise of Kylo Ren to explore who these mysterious warriors are, why they follow an ancient red lightsaber, and how Ben Solo left the light to be...

Outside the edges of the Star Wars galaxy lies a mysterious, uncharted region known only as Wild Space. But what exactly is Wild Space? This week Adam and James step over the borders of the galaxy to explore strange worlds like Mortis and Teth, navigate imploded star clusters and dark cosmic energy, and pin down just what makes Wild Space so wild. If you have any thoughts on this episode, come and...

When is a Yoda not a Yoda? When it's a Yaddle! This week Adam and James shine a light on the elusive Jedi Master Yaddle, following her journey from a gruesome prison pit in the Outer Rim to a place as one of the most respected members of the Jedi Council. Along the way they'll discuss her deep connection to the Force, what her life can tell us about her mysterious species, and whether she has any...

When the Separatists hired Jango Fett and Zam Wessell to assassinate Padmé Amidala, their plan was luckily thwarted. But what if they were successful? This week Adam and James explore the ramifications of Padmé dying at the start of Attack of the Clones, from Separatist Death Stars to a weakened Rebel Alliance, and reflect on Padmé's pivotal role in keeping the spark of hope alive in a darkening g...

This week Adam and James head to the shadowy world of Umbara to discuss the Clone Wars tale of Pong Kroll – the Jedi general who oversaw some of the most brutal losses in the Republic Army. As they dig into the 'Darkness on Umbara' arc (spoilers for Clone Wars Season 4) they also explore Pong Krell's cult appeal, the character of Captain Rex and what it means to be a clone soldier bred only to fig...

This week Adam and James celebrate the character of Princess Leia and explore how she came to terms with continuing the Skywalker legacy as the daughter of Darth Vader. Join them as they discuss Troy Denning's 2003 Legends novel Tatooine Ghost – a daring adventure that finds Leia confronting her Skywalker family roots as she races to save a Rebel spy network from Imperial forces. If you have any t...

The Moisture Farm Report is back for season 2, and we’re kicking things off by going on a Star Wars holiday! But where are the best vacation spots in the galaxy far, far away? Adam and James scour the galactic map and discuss their picks, from a meditative Dagobah retreat to thrill-seeking adventures on the cliffs of Dathomir. What planet do you think is the best Star Wars holiday destination? Let...

After the finale of The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+, Adam and James head down to the sands of Tatooine to discuss the highs and lows of the first (and possibly only?) season. From Black Krrsantan to Cad Bane, the Mos Espa Mods to Tusken tribal bonding, boy was this show packed full of Star Wars! (And of course, big ol' spoilers ahead for the entire show) What did you think of The Book of Boba Fet...

In the last episode of season 1, Adam and James finally brave the piece of Star Wars content they've been avoiding for years: the infamous 1978 Holiday Special. Get into the festive spirit as they follow Chewbacca's mission to make it home for Life Day — discussing everything from Bea Arthur's cantina song to Boba Fett's cartoon debut — and share their favourite memories of Star Wars Christmas pre...

To celebrate the release of The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+, we thought we'd ask the eternal question — is Boba Fett really the best bounty hunter in the Star Wars galaxy? With the debatable help of a recruitment guide for bounty hunters , we take a look at the highs and lows of Boba's career and measure him against three of the most iconic Star Wars bounty hunters — Greedo, Bossk and Cad Bane —...