Always Hold On To Star Wars

Chris, Joey and Zach discuss The Mandalorian , Chapter 19: The Convert. They talk the amazing dogfight between Din, Bo and the TIE Interceptors (which are a lot tougher than TIE Fighters), revisiting Coruscant, sympathy for Dr. Pershing, and the odd structure of this episode of "The ManAndoralorian." MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER Zach: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 27 Droi...

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss The Mandalorian , Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore. They talk how quick we get to Mandalore, monster attacks, their love for Bo-Katan, and more! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 22 Droid Saves: 7 Execute Order 66: 2 Heart of Gold: 5 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 2 Lost Limbs: 4 Mask of the Sith: 3 "...

Kevonte and Joey discuss The Mandalorian , Chapter 17: The Apostate. They talk the unexplained return of Grogu, nods to Rebels , the requirements to be “Mandalorian," and what might be coming in the rest of season three. MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 23 Droid Saves: 6 Execute Order 66: 3 Heart of Gold: 4 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 2 Lost Li...

Kevonte, Chris and Joey are joined by Kyle Orozovich to discuss the second episode in the cinematic Skywalker saga, Attack of the Clones. They talk the disconnect between this and The Phantom Menace, the ineffectual Jedi Council, Anakin's frustrations, going overboard on the CGI, and much more! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: APPRENTICE Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER Kyle: APPRENTICE TALLY BOARD Canon...

Chris and Joey are joined by Rachel to discuss the The Padmé Trilogy by E.K. Johnston! They talk the untold stories of Padmé Amidala before and during the prequels, and her perspective of the events of Episodes I-III through all three novels: 2019's Queen's Shadow, 2020's Queen's Peril, and 2022's Queen's Hope. MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Chris: APPRENTICE Joey: MASTER Rachel: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon I...

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss the 2019 audiobook Dooku: Jedi Lost by Cavan Scott! They talk Dooku's family history as a royal, Yoda maybe not being the best Jedi master after all, Dooku's fall to the Dark Side, and Asajj Ventress as a framing device. MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 23 Droid Saves: 4 Execute Order 66: 3 Heart of Gold:...

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special! They talk connections to the original Star Wars Holiday Special, Rey training Finn to be a Jedi, LEGOs, and more! Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville EMAIL: maythepodbewithyou@gmail.com

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss first season of Tales of the Jedi! They talk Clone Wars connections, Yaddle, and fleshing out the character journeys of Ashoka and Dooku. MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 22 Droid Saves: 4 Execute Order 66: 3 Heart of Gold: 4 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1 Lost Limbs: 2 Mask of the Sith: 2 "May The F...

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss the twelfth episode of Andor, "Rix Road." They talk Maarva's inspiring speech, Bix's rescue, Karn and Dedra finally having a moment, Bell Guy being a badass, and how this was a perfect finale for an amazing first season. MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 20 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 4 "I Have A Bad Feel...

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss the eleventh episode of Andor, "Daughter of Ferrix." They talk the impact of Maarva's death, if Luthen could be a Jedi, and speculate who will live or die once all the characters converge on Ferrix for the season finale. Also, it's official! Joey Dienberg has joined Always Hold On To Star Wars as a regular host. Welcome to the Rebellion, Joey! MASTER OR APPRENTICE?...

Chris and Joey discuss the tenth episode of Andor, "One Way Out." They talk the jailbreak and the fate of Kino Loy, Mon Mothma's new dilemma, and Luthen Rael's incredible monologue. ONE WAY OUT! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 20 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 4 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1 Lost Limbs: 2 Mask of the Sith: 1 "May The Force Be Wit...

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss the ninth episode of Andor, "Nobody's Listening!" Hopefully not a statement to describe this podcast! They talk Vel's identity revealed, potential love connections, pour one out for Ulaf, and finally get an answer from Not Snoke about how many guards are on each level! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 18 D...

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss the eighth episode of Andor, "Narkina 5." They talk Imperial prison techniques, the politics of the Empire, a live-action Andy Serkis, and the return of Saw Gerrera! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 17 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 3 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1 Lost Limbs: 2 Mask of the Sith: 1 "M...

Kevonte, Chris and Joey discuss the seventh episode of Andor, "Announcement." They talk the aftermath of the Aldhani heist, Andor's return home, the Empire tightening its grip, and Mon Mothma expanding the Rebellion! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 13 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 3 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1 Lost Limbs: 2 Mas...

Kevonte and Joey discuss the sixth episode of Andor, "The Eye." They talk the humanization of Imperials, the heist almost going according to plan, those who didn't make it, and Andor shooting first! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 13 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 3 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1 Lost Limbs: 2 Mask of the Sith: 1 "May The Force...

Chris and Joey discuss the fifth episode of Andor, "The Axe Forgets." They talk Andor aka. Clem's new team, Mon Mothma's home life, and Karn's overbearing mother! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Chris: APPRENTICE Joey: APPRENTICE TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 12 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 3 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1 Lost Limbs: 2 Mask of the Sith: 1 "May The Force Be With You": 4 Monster Attack...

Kevonte and Chris are joined by Joey Dienberg to discuss the fourth episode of Andor, "Aldhani." They talk the start of a new story arc, our first look at the Empire in the series, Mon Mothma, and Luthen's antique shop! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 9 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 3 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1 Lost Limbs: 2 M...

Kevonte and Chris are joined by Joey Dienberg to discuss the third episode of Andor, "Reckoning." They talk the 1970s aesthetics of Star Wars, the show's first real action sequence, and the mysterious Luthen Rael! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 6 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 3 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1 Lost Limbs: 2 Mask of...

Kevonte and Chris are joined by Joey Dienberg to discuss the second episode of Andor, "That Would Be Me." They talk Star Wars' first sex scene, more flashbacks, the ever expanding cast of characters, and Bell Guy! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: APPRENTICE TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 6 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 3 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1 Lost Limbs: 2 Mas...

Chris and Kevonte are joined by Joey Dienberg to discuss the first episode of Andor, "Kassa." They talk a new tone and feel for Star Wars, flashbacks, and the overachieving antagonist. MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: APPRENTICE Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 8 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 3 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1 Lost Limbs: 2 Mask of the Sith: 1 "May The For...

Kevonte and Chris are joined by Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman and Zach Moore from Always Hold On To Smallville for a roundtable discussion about The Last Jedi! Two of them love it, two of them...don't, and hopefully their friendships survive what is unquestionably the most divisive Star Wars of them all! Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com PATREON: patr...

Kevonte and Chris discuss the 2013 novel Kenobi by John Jackson Miller. They talk the surprising focus on new characters, references to the greater Star Wars universe, if it could still fit into canon despite now being Legends, and compare it to the recent Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series. MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: APPRENTICE Chris: APPRENTICE TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 7 Droid Saves: 4 Heart...

Kevonte and Chris interview Jordan from Wookiepedia! They talk the ins and outs of the famous Star Wars version of Wikipedia, the place of Legends in the Disney era, thoughts on Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Last Jedi, and more! Artwork by Tom Gehrke: tomsart.threadless.com PATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallville TWITTER: twitter.com/alwaystarwars FACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallville EMAIL: maythepodbewithyo...

Kevonte Chilous, Chris Fuchs and Joey Dienberg discuss Part VI of Obi-Wan Kenobi. They talk the promised rematch of the century and if it lived up to the hype, a return to Tatooine, speculation about a potential second season, and much more! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 7 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 2 "I Have A Bad Feeling About Th...

Kevonte Chilous, Chris Fuchs and Joey Dienberg discuss Part V of Obi-Wan Kenobi. They talk Hayden Christensen flashbacks, Reva's backstory, Vader vs. Reva, and much more! MASTER OR APPRENTICE? Kevonte: MASTER Chris: MASTER Joey: MASTER TALLY BOARD Canon Immigrant: 3 Droid Saves: 4 Heart of Gold: 2 "I Have A Bad Feeling About This": 1 Lost Limbs: 2 Mask of the Sith: 1 "May The Force Be With You": 2...