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We discuss the first Star Wars film to hit the big screen since The Rise of Skywalker – The Mandalorian and Grogu. Does it bring back the magic? Or leave us feeling a bit disappointed? YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley  MOVIE CREDITS: Film title: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Release year: 2026 Director: Jon Favreau Writer(s): Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Noah Kloor Main cast: Pedro...

In the final two episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord, we see the biggest enforcer the Emperor could send in to take down Maul, putting our unlikely group through their toughest battle. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley  EPISODE #1 CREDITS: Episode Number & Title: "Chapter 9: Strange Allies" Original Air Date: May 4, 2026 Main cast: Sam Witwer, Gideon Adlon, Richard Ayoade, Keiko Agena, De...

The latest episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord see Maul facing a test of his drive for vengeance, with signs of inner turmoil and trauma. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley  SHOW DOT POINTS EPISODE #1 CREDITS: Episode Number & Title: S01E07 - Call to Oblivion Original Air Date: 27/04/2026 Main cast: Sam Witwer, Gideon Adlon, Richard Ayoade, Keiko Agena, Dennis Haysbert, Wagner Moura EPISOD...

Inquisitor Marrok makes his debut in the story of Maul - Shadow Lord and brings an intensity to the screen. Takeaways From This Week The pacing of the show is enjoyable, even if it doesn't move the plot forward significantly. The action sequences are a highlight, making the show exciting to watch each week. The introduction of the Inquisitor adds a new layer of threat to the story. Moral ambiguity...

We discuss Chapter 3 & Chapter 4 of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord. YOUR HOSTS 🎙️ Dylan Blight 🎙️ Ashley Hobley  SHOW DOT POINTS The pacing of the show feels like one continuous story. Maul's manipulation of Devon is a slow and calculated game. Master Daki's confidence in confronting Maul is misguided. The animation quality significantly enhances the lightsaber battles. The Empire's involvement...

In our new series 'Legacy of the Shadow Lord', we'll be discussing each episode of the new Disney+ series, Star Wars: The Mandalorian. And it begins now with the first two episodes of the series. Takeaways From This Week The double-sided lightsaber is impractical in many ways. The premiere episodes provide a solid introduction to the series. Animation quality has significantly improved in this ser...

We revisit Rogue One: A Star Wars Story after finishing Andor: Season 2.  Director: Gareth Edwards Writer: Chris Weitz, Tony Gilroy, John Knoll Cast: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen, Wen Jiang, Ben Mendelsohn, Guy Henry, Forest Whitaker, Riz Ahmed, Mads Mikkelsen, Jimmy Smits, Alistair Petrie, Genevieve O'Reilly, Ben Daniels, Paul Kasey, Stephen Stanton, Ian McElhinney Hosts: Dy...

Andor comes to a sombre finish, and we discuss the last three episodes and the show overall. We'll be talking about Rogue One: A Star Wars Story next week! Make It Stop Lonni Jung taps out. Dedra closes in. Luthen scrambles. Kleya delivers. Who Else Knows? Cassian returns to Coruscant for one last extraction. Jedha, Kyber, Erso Cassian returns to Yavin with intel that will change everything. Direc...

What happens in Ghorman will be remembered for a long time to come, as it is the catalyst behind much we know already in the Star Wars universe. Messenger Yavin is growing. Wilmon comes for help. Dedra's on Ghorman. Cassian heeds the call. Who Are You? Imperial manipulation. Ghorman frustration. Cassian and Syril center stage as Palmo erupts. Welcome to the Rebellion In the Ghorman aftermath, Mon...

The plot on Ghorman builds across these three episodes, as Cassian finds himself more worried about his future with Bix than the Rebellion. Ever Been To Ghorman? Cassian and Bix adjust to a Luthen safehouse. All eyes are on Ghorman. Wilmon visits Saw Gerrera. I Have Friends Everywhere What A Festive Evening Director: Ariel Kleiman Writer: Tony Gilroy Cast: Diego Luna, Genevieve O'Reilly, Adria Arj...

It's been a couple of years, but it's finally time to return to the world of Andor with it's Season 2 premiere, delivering three episodes for us to discuss. ONE YEAR LATER An undercover mission. A sanctuary threatened. A Chandrilan wedding. A chilling Imperial plan. SAGRONA TEEMA Cassian caught in a rebel turf war. Mon's wedding woes mount. The Ferrix survivors face inspection. HARVEST Time is run...

A journey filled with adventure comes to a surprising end. The finale provided a satisfying conclusion to character arcs. The action sequences were visually impressive and engaging. The series had a unique blend of suburban settings with classic Star Wars elements. Revelations about the AI supervisor added depth to the story. The exploration of Jedi mythology was a key theme in the finale. Charact...

Our Skeleton Crew are back home on At Attin, finally, but not in the way they would have liked. Episode Breakdown Episode Title: We're Gonna Be in So Much Trouble Director: Lee Isaac Chung Writer: Christopher Ford, Jon Watts, Christopher Ford Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley The Very Bad Batch Credits: Intro Trailer & Images: L...

After our holiday break, we're back to discuss the episodes we missed, in which our Skeleton Crew ended up on a holiday resort planet that holds the map back home. Takeaways From This Week The episodes transition from a dark pirate planet to a resort-like environment. Character dynamics are enriched by humour and relatable moments. The portrayal of disability and augmentation adds depth to the cha...

We're off to home, finally! Or so we thought... Takeaways From This Week The episode focuses on the character Neil and his role in the story. Dylan and Ashley appreciate the self-contained nature of the episode. The relationship dynamics between characters are highlighted as a key element. There are strong parallels drawn between this episode and Treasure Planet. The humour in Jude Law's performan...

A new type of alien was introduced in this week's episode of Skeleton Crew. Takeaways From This Week The show is fun and engaging, with interesting story decisions. Character dynamics are evolving quickly, avoiding unnecessary drama. The writing effectively mirrors the audience's thoughts through character dialogue. The humour in the series is well-executed and adds to its charm. Speculations abou...

Welcome to Pirate Radio! We're talking about Skeleton Crew, the brand new Disney+ Star Wars series. Takeaways From This Week Skeleton Crew offers a fresh take on the Star Wars universe. The character dynamics among the kids are a highlight. Humour plays a significant role in the series. The show has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 80s adventure films. Jude Law's character adds intrigue to the stor...

We discuss the final episode of The Acoylye, and what our hopes are for a future follow-up season. Takeaways From This Week The season finale of The Acolyte took an unexpected direction and may divide fans. The episode explores the portrayal of the Jedi and their controversial decisions. The appearance of Darth Plagueis raises speculation about his role in the series. The return to Brendock brings...

It's the penultimate episode of the season, but it is leaving us with doubt about how the show can wrap up in a satisfying way, Takeaways From This Week The placement of the flashback episode in 'Choice' is a point of contention for the hosts, as it interrupts the main storyline and lacks significant reveals. The character development of Sol is a major focus of the episode, with his actions and ch...

In which the Sith attempts to tempt us all to the dark side. Takeaways From This Week The character dynamics between Osha and The Stranger are a highlight of the episode Theories about the Stranger's identity and past are discussed There is speculation about a flashback episode in the next instalment The design of the Stranger's helmet and its significance are noted The Jedi investigation on the i...

This one is one hell of an episode, and Dylan and Ashley are in agreement that it rocked!  Takeaways From This Week The latest episode of 'Acolyte' features intense lightsaber fight scenes and plot twists. The use of cortosis to short out lightsabers adds an interesting element to the fights. Fan reactions to the episode have been mixed, with some praising the action and character development, whi...

A shorter episode this week, but one that has a hell of a cliffhanger. Takeaways From This Week The Acolyte has received mixed reviews, with some viewers influenced by YouTube critics The portrayal of the Jedi in the series challenges the traditional image of the all-good, all-powerful heroes The introduction of the new creature/character Bazil adds a classic Star Wars element to the show The iden...

In the third episode of The Acolyte, we travel back to the night everything changed for the sisters. However, the singular narrative view leaves us questioning what we're watching. Takeaways From This Week The third episode of The Acolyte focuses on a single point of view, deviating from the dual narrative structure of the previous episodes. The relationship between the twin sisters, Osha and Mae,...

We discuss the premiere episode of The Acolyte, a brand new Star Wars series that's set in a time we haven't seen in live action before, with a bunch of new and exciting characters. Takeaways From This Week Exploration of character dynamics and interactions in the Acolyte series Insights into the portrayal of the Jedi and the world-building in the show Discussion of the plot twists and potential d...

We discuss the final three episodes of The Bad Batch, our thoughts on the finale, and the season and series itself. Hosts: Dylan Blight: https://twitter.com/vivaladil Ashley Hobley : https://twitter.com/ashleyhobley The Very Bad Batch Credits: Intro Trailer & Images: LucasFilm/Star Wars Holocron Entries Art: Cherie Henriques Support Us: http://www.ko-fi.com/explosion