Return of the Pod: A Podcast About Star Wars

Trouble on Ryloth? Must be Tuesday! Our heroes jump into episode 1.11 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and celebrate the return of a (young) legend. Join Brian, Caitlin, and Matt as they get into Ryloth politics, clone smut, and more. Also, Faitlin may have a competing podcast and refuses to pick a lane. Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

Matt and Brian only! Caitlin is in the woods fighting her clone, so she’s not in the episode. Our other heroes discuss episode 1.10 of The Bad Batch, and also talk Star Wars: Visions reveals. Omega gambling and Padme making shoes are also things. This pilot will never make it to air. Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

Assassin attack! Our heroes run into trouble, but that can’t stop them from discussing episode 1.9 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Join Caitlin, Matt, and Brian as they romp around the episode, talk Kaminoan history, and more. All of that, plus book news, merchandising name wars, and the holo call from hell. Who invited her? Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

The man in the hat is back! Our heroes celebrate the return of a legend in Star Wars: The Bad Batch 1.8 and more. Join Caitlin, Matt, and Brian as they dump on Crosshair, go back to the Padme romcoms, and enjoy… a very trippy Captain’s Corner. Sorry, little lady. Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

Mysteries revealed! At long last, the legend of the HOTTEST TAKE IN THE GALAXY is told. Our heroes listen and scold, and then go all in on Ep. 1.7 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Join Caitlin, Matt, and Brian for chip removals, dirty water, and plenty of Mantell Mix. Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

The Starbinger flies again! Our heroes are off on a replica of their old ship, and going all in on Ep. 6 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Join Brian, Caitlin, and Matt for Wrecker’s latest headache, returning sisters, and rompers. Also in the mix is a long response to Muchi-gate and Caitlin deciding the fate of the Grand Collector. Listen and subscribe, Cid says so. Support the show Follow us at Retur...

The re-re-re-re-opening has begun! Our heroes enjoy the comfort of their new cantina while celebrating episode 1.5 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Join Matt, Brian, and Caitlin for all things Muchi, as well as High Republic updates and a special visit from a Romano fanboy. It’s all a little Muchi but whatever, we’ll do us. Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

Bounties! Hugs! Clink! Our heroes jump into episode 1.4 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and find some new friends along the way. Join Matt, Caitlin, and Brian for all of that plus news, Mandy Moore, and tweeting with journalistic integrity. We would like to build the Clink. Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

The conscripts are ready to deploy! Our heroes, however, are less concerned with the fate of ES-01 and more concerned with Wrecker’s headache. Join Brian, Caitlin, and Matt for a breakdown of Episode 1.3 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, plus a full Dee Bradley Baker edition of Captain’s Corner. Get CAUGHT UP in it. Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

Kid rescued, time to ditch the kid! Our heroes are laying into the second episode of Star Wars: The Bad Batch and calling Hunter out on some tropes. Join Caitlin, Matt, and Brian for all of that plus Galaxy’s Edge news and more. Cross-haaaairrrr…. Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

Clones attack again! Star Wars: The Bad Batch has begun, and our heroes are going along for the ride. Join Matt, Caitlin, and Brian for an epic breakdown as well as May the 4th news, updates, and merchandising. Padmé had 27 dresses? Subscribe and listen! Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

Bonus MCU outing! Before our heroes meet the Bad Batch, it’s time to take a jaunt back to the MCU for a look at The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Join Caitlin, Matt, and Brian for another trip down the Brifrost and a discussion about Sam, Bucky, Zemo, Sharon, Walker, Lemar, Val, Batroc, Isaiah, and therapy! Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

Secrets revealed! Our heroes learn what their planet is truly capable of, and discuss the kriff out of the future of Star Wars as well! Join Matt, Caitlin, and Brian for a discussion on everything the future holds, from Book of Boba Fett to Kenobi, from Droid Story to Acolyte and beyond… possibly all the way a certain George R. Binks? It’s all too much! The season finale is here, but our heroes ha...

Course change! Our heroes didn’t expect a trailer for Star Wars: The Bad Batch, so that takes priority this week. Join Brian, Caitlin, and Matt for plenty of speculation, plus Kenobi casting, Genndy Tartakovsky Clone Wars, baseball, Jane Austen, and The Mighty Ducks. Hear that call… Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

Matt Romano’s creative vision! Our heroes take a journey most perilous to the DCEU for an epic discussion about Zack Snyder’s Justice League. Join Caitlin, Matt, and Brian as they talk aspect ratios, cute Steppenwolf, and Batman money. All of that, plus Star Wars updates... provided they make it home alive. Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

The journey of Cal Kestis! Our heroes examine the many jumps (and falls) of this former Padawan, as well as the story of his entire journey within the game “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.” Join Caitlin, Matt, and Brian for a journey with the Mantis crew, as well as streaming news, Aladdin, and more. Zeffo balls and tons of falls! Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

A journey to the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Our heroes (Matt, Caitlin, and Brian) temporarily travel to the MCU to discuss all things WandaVision. There’s also High Republic takes, hugs, Thrawn news, and more. Maybe she’s born with it, maybe it was Agatha all along? Excelsior! Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

Raise the curtain, light the lights! Matt, Caitlin, and Brian enjoy a festive “Spotchka Nights” episode while discussing the Star Wars installment of The Muppet Show. They go from Koozebane and back with Muppet/Star Wars connections before things unravel even more than usual. All of this, plus news about Indira Varma, Kelly Marie Tran, and mysterious nannies. Who’s your tailor? Support the show Fo...

Two months late! Caitlin, Brian, and Matt display their timeliness by discussing Disney Gallery: Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2. Also on deck: The Bad Batch, The High Republic, Willow, Cookie Monster, backstabbing, and a Canto Bight oddsmaker. Support the show Follow us at Return of the Pod !

A long expected return! Our heroes (Brian, Caitlin, and Matt) have survived, they’ve launched a new show (this one), and they are continuing to discuss all things Star Wars from the comforts of Starbinger Base. Season 2 of The Mandalorian gets a sendoff, and they also cover news regarding Rian Johnson, Gina Carano, and more. Jabba the Pod was good… but Return of the Pod is better. Support the show...

There is another! JABBA THE POD is dead… but RETURN OF THE POD has just begun.  Join our Starbinger heroes (Brian Silliman, Caitlin Busch, and Matt Romano) for a celebratory visit to the world of Star Wars each and every week, where they’ll continue to cover everything going on in the galaxy far, far away. What can you expect? Discussions of the classic films, explorations of new films and televis...