Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast

The first official publication coverage for The Mandalorian and Grogu movie dropped today courtesy of Empire Magazine, and Albert & Chris breakdown all the details! What do we know about this "new" era of Star Wars? What's "Stinky" up to? Helmet or no helmet? And Ward (Weaver) and Leia know each other?? All this and more! @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll mu...

This week brought us a sneak peak into the The Mandalorian and Grogu movie via Empire magazine, reaffirmation the Knights of the Old Republic remake is still happening, Mace Windu graphic novel date change, Black Series figures for Maul: Shadow Lord, and more! Albert & Chris discuss all this in this week's preview of our Patreon exclusive episode of The Waystation! Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the...

The shadow era has begun and Albert and Chris are here to breakdown the wonderfully written and drawn premiere issue of Shadow of Maul. This five-issue miniseries is the prequel to the upcoming Maul: Shadow Lord animated series premiering on April 6th and sets the stage for what's to come... Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat yo...

Albert and Lauren welcome best selling author, Adam Christopher, back to the show to talk about his most recent novel, Master of Evil. Would Goth have joined the rebels had he lived? Was the shaman following the dark, the light, or neither? Was it "Anakin" who helped Appo and why? Did Vader consider taking on a new apprentice with Enoosha or was he simply having a "I can feel your anger" moment? W...

Albert & Chris take a look recent Star Wars news including the big IGN Galaxy Racer interview, Rogue One's 10th anniversary celebration, Ben Solo and his movie never really being gone (maybe), and the Mando and Grogu toys set to launch in just a few weeks! Hope you enjoy this week's Patreon Preview!  Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Support the Cantina Cast Ca...

It's been 148 days since we last saw The Clan of Two, but Lucasfilm officially dropped the first full length trailer and Albert and Chris are here to break it all down! Are the hutts working with the remnants of the Empire? What happens next now that Mando's helmet has been removed...again? Does Embo show up at Mando and Grogu's home? Will the REAL Razor Crest please stand up? All this and more in...

Join the Albert and Chris as they pay tribute to the unseen hero of the prequel era, Jar Jar Binks, then breakdown his one-shot comic also featuring the "Sabered Hand", Jedi Master Kelleran Beq! And if that wasn't enough, this Ahmed Best and Marc Guggenheim written comic also features a surprise guest from a character bridging comics with a beloved animated series... Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @t...

Albert and Chris are back for Part 2 of their Prequel hype vs. Sequel hype! On this Patreon preview episode, they look at the hype leading up to the start of the sequel era, the anticipation, the media blitz, and in the end, which zeitgeist was bigger?  Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on Yo...

It's been just over a year since Skeleton Crew ended so it's time to revisit the series! Join Albert and Chris as they reflect on this spirited and celebrated series from Jon Watts and Christopher Ford! How well does it hold up a year later and how have their opinions of the show changed in that time? Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Feedback and Promotion Web...

Chris returns to Patreon to talk about a topic near and dear to his heart: the hype surrounding the prequels and sequels. What did the Star Wars landscapes look like for each going in? Which set of movies had the biggest anticipation? Biggest hype? Afterwards, Albert runs Chris through a Force Lighting Round of questions and shares a major update about the future of the show in this Patreon Previe...

Albert and Chris are joined by great friends of the show to discuss the upcoming changes to Galaxy's Edge this year and how best to plan for Celebration 2027! Join the Star Wars Celebration Discord server! http://discord.gg/starwarscelebration Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) @shupasham (IG) @nowTHISisrodracing (IG) Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www....

Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord was a huge surprise at Celebration Japan last year and sent a new wave of excitement and anticipation for both the character and for Star Wars animation. Join Albert and Chris as they explore the starwars.com article and breakdown the new trailer, hot off the presses! Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube:  Cantina Cast Email...

2026 will officially bring an end to Kathleen Kennedy's run as President of Lucasfilm after 14 years. Her recent "exit" interview with Deadline was filled with updates, revelations, and a glimpse into what's to come. Join Albert and he welcomes Chris Cavazos back to the show to break it all down in this preview of our Patreon exclusive episode! Feedback and Promotion Subscribe on YouTube:  Cantina...

2026 is primed to be huge year for Star Wars from TV shows, theme parks, the big screen, and even (maybe) a change in Lucusfilm leadership? Join Albert and he welcomes Chris Cavazos back to the show to break it all down! Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube:  Cantina Cast Email:  hellothere@cantinacast.com Follow us on BlueSky:  The Cantina Cast Follow u...

Adam Christopher taps into the Dark Side once again with Master of Evil, and Albert and Lauren are here to discuss their thoughts, impressions, and favorite moments. Zoon, tai, taineechi. Zoon, tai, taineechi. ZOON, TAI, TAINEECHI. Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube:  Cantina Cast Email:  hellothere@cantinacast.com Follow us on BlueSky:  The Cantina Ca...

The Force Awakens 10th anniversary celebration continues and this time Albert is joined by Patreon members to discuss their top 3 moments from the movie! Is there a bigger moment than the death of Han Solo? Subscribe to Patreon to hear the full episode and find out!  Note: We had an issue with Restream last night (again) so I was only able to edit a single audio file which resulted in loss of fide...

Hard to believe it's been 10 years since The Force Awakens reignited the Star Wars fandom and reset expectations for legacy franchises. Join Albert as he reflects on the legacy, themes, and importance of Episode 7 within the context of both the future of the Star Wars galaxy and the franchise/fandom. Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube:  Cantina Cast Em...

With all the Star Wars news lately, it's time to bring it all together in the Waystation, a Patreon (Preview) Exclusive! Join Albert as he discusses The Fate of the Old Republic, Galactic Racer, Star Wars 50th Anniversary theatrical release, Shadow of Maul, Disney + OpenAI, and much more! Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube:  Cantina Cast Email:  hellot...

Albert is back to cover issues 3-6 of the 2025 comic series, "Legacy of Vader" by Charles Soule. Kylo Ren continues along the trail of Vader's legacy in search of power - and himself - with stops on Tatooine and Naboo and ending in confrontation with a hidden Jedi... Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube:  Cantina Cast Email:  hellothere@cantinacast.com F...

It's time for another From A Certain Point of YOU! In this Patreon exclusive, Albert is joined by NASA engineer and researcher, Dr. Tim Urban, to talk about hyperspace, blasters, lightsabers, the Force, and more, all through the lens of our own science reality. The guys wrap up with a round of a FACPOY favorite: (Force) Lighting Round questions! Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinac...

In this Patreon exclusive, Albert takes a look at the first 3 episodes of Visions, Volume 3, "The Duel: Payback", "The Song of Four Wings", and "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope". How do two of the four sequels stack up against their originals? And how we feeling about princesses transforming into X-Wings? Tune in to find out! Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on Y...

If you think you know Yaddle… think again. This issue gives her one of the most quietly powerful moments she's had in canon—wrapped in political intrigue, deception, and a threat that's much larger than the Jedi realize. Join Albert as he cracks open Jedi Knights #5 and uncovers the turning point hidden right before the fall of the Republic. Oh, and Dooku... Also, Star Wars news and rumors are bac...

Join Albert as he returns to talk about a topic near and dear to his heart: Ben Solo. Why has everyone been talking about him? How would he would he have come back and why? And what would be the "hunt" exactly? All this and more plus a sneak peek into what's coming up the in the weeks and months ahead! Feedback and Promotion Subscribe on YouTube:  Cantina Cast Send feedback and comments to  hellot...

Join Albert and he bids farewell to cohost Jonesy after nearly 8 years and 499 episodes. Albert has a whole slew of "exit interview" questions to ask and the guys will certainly be reminiscing about all the laughs, memories, and heartaches the two have shared together over the years. Feedback and Promotion Subscribe on YouTube:  Cantina Cast Send feedback and comments to  hellothere@cantinacast.co...

Sig, Dev, Jedi Bob, and friends are back in Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past! Join Albert and Jonesy as they review the latest in the Lego Star Wars series. Feedback and Promotion Subscribe on YouTube:  Cantina Cast Send feedback and comments to  hellothere@cantinacast.com Follow us on BlueSky:  The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads:  @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter  @TheCantinaCast Lik...