Greedo Shot First: A Star Wars podcast

We have a title for Episode VIII, so it is a must that Marco and Benji return to discuss it. We dig it. We dig the implication. We don’t dig the stupid Grey Jedi theories. Guys, Rogue One marketing is finally over, and it’s time to get hype for The Last Jedi.

Sad news today. We lost Carrie Fisher. Marco and Benji talk about the Princess, General, writer, and Hollywood script doctor.

Well, it’s that time of a year again. There’s a new Star Wars movie out! Marco and Benji discuss how we felt about Rogue One, and where the Star Wars spinoff movies go from here. Spoilers within.

Benji and Marco return to their lesser-known Star Wars podcast to talk about the marketing lead-up to Rogue One. New trailers, new posters, new LEGO sets: we hit it all. Also, Carrie Fisher’s on-set affair and casting for Young Han Solo’s Young Lando. Towards the end, the guys pine for any news all about Episode VIII.

There’s a new Rogue One trailer out, so that means it’s time for another round of Benji arguing against the narrative validity of prequel movies. Marco and he discuss the new Rogue One trailer, along with the Celebration Sizzle Reel, happenings on Star Wars: Rebels with Thrawn, new The Force Awakens commentary, and much more. Also, RIP Kenny Baker :(

After a long hiatus, Benjamin and Marco return to offer some post Home Video-release thoughts on The Force Awakens before getting into the new trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Benji remains skeptical, haters to the left.

We’re getting closer and closer to the release of The Force Awakens. Benji and Marco have lots of new footage and details to discuss, as we ponder the new hints from the International Trailer, TV Spots in the US and UK, Entertainment Weekly articles, Elle Magazine interviews, and more. Will Finn and Rey become an item? Which new characters are strong in the Force? What if the title scroll reads “E...

The official trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens is here! J.J. Abrams does an amazing job tantalizing us with spectacle while keeping the plot well-guarded. But we get a bit of insight into Rey, and shot of her that will make you fall in love with Daisy Ridley. Finn looks overmatched and bold squaring off against a helmet-less Kylo Ren, and Han Solo has to explain to the kids that all those l...

Marco and Benji talk about the latest merchandising leaks, the Empire Magazine cover, and the preview released on Instagram for The Force Awakens. Also discussed: Finn as the everyman entry-point character for the audience, the current status of the official canon, and when we can expect a new trailer for Episode VII.

Marco and Benji return to discuss the latest news in the world of Star Wars. Topics on hand: the Entertainment Weekly photos and coverage of The Force Awakens, the mysterious Knights of Ren, the D23 poster by Drew Struzan, Rogue One casting and film news, Force Friday and merchandizing leaks, Luke Skywalker in Episode VII, Benicio del Toro in Episode VIII, and Colin Trevorrow directing Episode IX....

Marco and Benji drop in to discuss all the latest Star Wars news from Comic-Con 2015. There’s the big Star Wars panel, the reel of Behind-the-Scenes footage, a new Han Solo spinoff and more. Lots to unpack as we get ever closer to the release of The Force Awakens.

Benji and Marco return to talk about some new minor Star Wars: The Force Awakens rumors and tidbits of news. Also discussed: who Rey’s parents might be. The guy also very lazily pitch a framework for an Obi-Wan Kenobi Anthology movie.

Marco and Benji stop by to talk about the new Vanity Fair set photos and who Lupita Nyong’o is playing. They also talk about Star Wars Day, future spinoffs, and the long-predicted departure of Josh Trank.

The guys have much to discuss: a new Force Awakens trailer. Info on The First Order and The Resistance. Is there a Skywalker descendant? Where is Luke? Is Finn having the worst day ever? Why do we need to know how the Death Star plans were stolen? etc. Marco and Benji break down all the new info from the Celebration convention, and get excited for a new generation of Star Wars stories.

Marco and Benjie talk about the latest Star Wars news, mostly concerning the spinoff movie and its new title: Rogue One, and what this might mean for the film. The guys also discuss the potential implications of the pushed up release date for Episode VIII, potential Episode IX directors, and the Rebels TV show. Plus, some discussion on the word “Darth” and its transition from a name to a title, an...

Marco and Benjamin return to talk about some of the recent news regarding Star Wars spin-offs. Casting rumors, writers leaving projects, whatever is going on with Josh Trank, etc. Would Aaron Paul make a good Harrison Ford? Do we need to see the story of how the Death Star plans were stolen? Should Janel Parrish be in a Star Wars spinoff? (Answers: No, No, Yes!)

NEW STAR WARS!!! The Teaser Trailer is here! Join Benjamin Light and Marco Sparks for a breakdown of the new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens” trailer. Our only complaint, we wanted more. Daisy Ridley’s character remains as enigmatic as ever, there’s a quirky little ball droid, and gnarly lightsaber, and as usual, some fans who simply cannot be pleased.

Finally some new Star Wars news to discuss! Marco and Benjie talk the new title for Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, and then discuss the latest rumors about the movie, including one involving Darth Plagueis that’s probably totally bogus. Plus, there’s new rumors about a teaser trailer release that could be imminent.

Marco and Benjie return to talk about some new spy photos and video from an Episode VII filming location at Greenham Commons in the U.K. The guys talk about how neat it is to see life-size X-Wings and the Millennium Falcon, and their hopes for what this can bring to the movie’s feel. Also discussed, an article in the Atlantic about how Episode VII is “selling the soul of Star Wars.”

Marco and Benjie return to discuss a summer’s worth of specious rumors from the usual click-baiting suspects. They discuss the infamous “Hand” rumor, and some of the other recurrently speculated plot points, like who’s a stormtrooper, and who the bad guys are. Towards the end of the podcast, the guys also discuss how spoiled they’re will to be, and what to do when the merchandise floodgates are in...

Marco and Benjie are back to talk the last several weeks in Star Wars news, and dissecting the idiotic rumors of click-mongering hacks like AICN and Faraci’s rag. Because someone has to point out that all the FUD-spreaders are just aimlessly speculating.

Finally some news to talk about! Benjie and Marco check-in to discuss the casting announcements for Episode VII, as well as some other rumors and speculation. Is Daisy Ridley a Solo daughter? Is John Boyega a Jedi? What’s wrong with Adam Driver’s face? Also, the EU is dead, long live the EU.

The guys are back to talk about the latest grains of info about Episode VII provided by Disney. Major casting rumors are discussed, along with what the 30 years time jump means for the new films.

Benjie and Marco discuss the new winter Episode VII release date, various JJ Abrams rumors and news and the open casting call for two lead roles in the next Star Wars movie.

Marco and Benjie drop by to talk about the latest news about the Episode VII production and what it means or doesn’t mean for the movie. They also discuss the various casting and plot rumors, of which they remain dubious of.