Fantha Tracks Radio: A Star Wars Podcast Network

Top up your coaxium, pay off the portmaster, check the nava computer and try not to bounce too close to a supernova as we invite you to Start Your Engines. This episode Paul Naylor and Mark Newbold discuss the TIE Avenger, the prototype fighter Cassian Andor steals at the start of season 2 of Andor. From it's eye-catching appearance in Andor to a history that runs back to the mid 90's, we discuss...

The second Festival of the Force of 2025 took place on Sunday 25th May at the Railway Institute in York and along with queues around the block, walls packed with costuming groups, artists, traders and much more there was the Panel Room, which saw seven guests take to the stage across the day. Mark Newbold was stage host, and in this fourth and final episode from the show we hear his conversations...

Join Richard Hutchinson and Andy Preston for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. On this episode, Andy and Richard take a look at the essential Star Wars Action Figure related collectibles, and be warned - there are some surprise omissions. Go vintage on the 16th Wave of Collecting Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday and Thursday evenings at...

The second Festival of the Force of 2025 took place on Sunday 25th May at the Railway Institute in York and along with queues around the block, walls packed with costuming groups, artists, traders and much more there was the Panel Room, which saw seven guests take to the stage across the day. Mark Newbold was stage host, and in this third episode from the show we hear his conversations with creatu...

Join the Marks as they grab a snorkel and swim the shores of Star Wars news looking for clamshells of conversation. On the latest episode we discuss Mark Hamill and his claims to have left behind the character of Luke Skywalker, look at the prospects of a future second season of The Book of Boba Fett, ask whether the negativity hurled at Kathleen Kennedy is in any warranted after Tony Gilroy voice...

Join the Marks for the return of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where they chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. Tonight, they go back as far as you can go, to the original 1977 UK print of Star Wars as shown at the BFI Film on Film Festival on 12th June. Before 'A New Hope' and Episode IV, when all we had was what we saw onscreen, join the Marks with Matt Booker, Brian Cameron and Phil Rob...

The second Festival of the Force of 2025 took place on Sunday 25th May at the Railway Institute in York and along with queues around the block, walls packed with costuming groups, artists, traders and much more there was the Panel Room, which saw seven guests take to the stage across the day. Mark Newbold was stage host, and in this second episode from the show we hear his conversations with Retur...

Join the Marks as they dive headfirst into the latest Star Wars news. This week, they marvel at AndMore and the incredible behind-the-scenes guests that came to Fordingbridge this past weekend to celebrate the two seasons of Andor (and believe us when we say, it was a Celebration worthy line-up), discuss the addition of Mia Goth to the cast of Starfighter, whether Tony Gilroy is right that you don...

Join us for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks as guest host Mark Newbold heads to the National Exhibition Center in Birmingham for UK Games Expo, one of the highlights of the gaming year as thousands descend on the NEC for three days of tabletop, RPG and much, much more. This episode, Mark sits down with Fantasy Flight Games John Leo, one of the designers of Star Wars U...

Adam O'Brien returns with episode 73 of The Fantha From Down Under to discuss the latest news from the galaxy far, far away. On this special micro episode, Adam looks at the 10th anniversary of The Force Awakens and the current state of storytelling compared to the Legends era of the past. Grab a cuppa and tune in on the 73rd episode of The Fantha From Down Under. Remember to tune in to Good Morni...

Join the Marks for the return of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where they chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. Tonight, they delve into season 2 of Star Wars: Andor with Joe Mulinaro from Rule the Galaxy. Be warned – there are SPOILERS AHEAD as we take our final look at a magnificent season on Making Tracks Reaction Chat. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings...

The second Festival of the Force of 2025 took place on Sunday 25th May at the Railway Institute in York and along with queues around the block, walls packed with costuming groups, artists, traders and much more there was the Panel Room, which saw seven guests take to the stage across the day. Mark Newbold was stage host, and in this first episode from the show we hear his conversation with General...

Join the Marks as they sit down at the ExCeL in London at MCM London Comic Con to discuss the latest Star Wars news. We ask what's next for Star Wars, take a number of listeners questions and catch up with actress Karol Cristina da Silva, Rabé from The Phantom Menace at Star Wars Fan Fun Day 2025 on the 225th episode of Making Tracks. Don't forget, our return to the Holonet News Stage at Star Wars...

Join Johanna Lindén Nybelius and Clair Henry as they return with Planet Leia to discuss the second season of Andor. The characters, the story, every corner of the season and more on the 25th episode of Planet Leia. We love you - you know! Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch and check out...

Making Tracks is back for its 224th studio episode, and this week we're leaping headfirst into an ocean of listeners questions, kicking up a storm at Ewood park for Star Wars Fan Fun Day and tackling the latest news from across the galaxy. We look ahead to this coming weekends Festival of the Force, look closer at Elizabeth Dulau's thoughts on Kleya Marki, get excited for the announcement of Skele...

The Marks are back to carve into the latest Star Wars news on episode 223 of Making Tracks, and this week we wish George Lucas a happy 81st birthday, look back at a month of Andor, May the 4th and Celebration Japan, dive into Tales of the Underworld and Light & Magic season 2 and welcome back to the podcast Lonni Yung himself Robert Emms, the first of our conversations from Star Wars Fan Fun Day 2...

Join the Marks for the return of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where they chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. Tonight, they delve into the final three episodes of Star Wars: Andor, episodes 22 (‘Make It Stop’), 23 ('Who Else Knows?') and 24 ('Jedha, Kyber, Erso'), the final ever episode. Be warned – there are SPOILERS AHEAD. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday eveni...

Join the Marks for the return of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where they chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. Tonight, they delve into Star Wars: Andor episodes 19 (‘Messenger’), 20 ('Who Are You?') and 21 ('Welcome To The Rebellion'). Be warned – there are SPOILERS AHEAD. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific o...

Join Richard Hutchinson and Andy Preston for the latest edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. On this episode, Andy and Richard take a look at chocolate covered collectibles and some of the yummy treats available to collectors and chocoaholics across the galaxy - there's plenty to chew over on the 15th Wave of Collecting Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sund...

Join the Marks for the return of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where they chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. Tonight, they delve into Star Wars: Andor episodes 16 (‘Ever Been to Ghorman?’), 17 ('I Have Friends Everywhere') and 18 ('What a Festive Evening'). Be warned – there are SPOILERS AHEAD. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Easte...

Join the Marks for the return of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where they chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. Tonight, they delve into Star Wars: Andor episodes 13 (‘One Year Later’), 14 ('Sagroma Teema') and 15 ('Harvest'). Be warned – there are SPOILERS AHEAD. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook,...

Welcome to a very special episode of Making Tracks as we sit down with the Hair Department Head and designer on The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka Maria Sandoval to discuss her work on those hit shows, the Galactic Starcruiser and her own journey through the Star Wars galaxy on the latest special episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday eve...

The Marks are back for the last studio Making Tracks before the team head off to Tokyo for Celebration Japan, and surprise surprise, it's a busy one. We tuck into the arrival of Tales of the Underworld on 4th May, the sad passing of both Patty Maloney and Val Kilmer, recent comments from John Boyega, Oscar Isaac cancelling his appearance at Star Wars Celebration and a trio of listeners questions....

Grab your bookmarks, it’s time to take cover as we unleash the Canon Fodder over the Star Wars galaxy of literature. Join host Mark Newbold and our guest, The Bad Batch: Ghost Agents writer Michael Moreci. We look at the series, working in the worlds of Clone Force 99 and much more besides on the latest episode of Canon Fodder. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at...

The 16th running of Echo Base Live took place on Saturday 29th March at the Kingfisher Centre in Redditch, bringing collectors and fans from all across the UK and far beyond to one of the most fascinating and enjoyable events of the year. The Marks hit the event floor to walk, talk, buy and bump into a slew of people including fellow Fantha Trackers Richard Mitchell, Jonathan Hipkiss, Matt Booker...