Scavenger's Hoard: A Star Wars Podcast

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Their childhood memories of The Phantom Menace (in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the film’s release) - Three new Star Wars movies dated/confirmed to be from Game of Thrones creators Benioff and Weiss - The full synopsis of the upcoming Star Wars YA novel, Crash of Fate, is revealed. Following the news, we dive into our sp...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Peter Mayhew has sadly passed away. - Lucasfilm reveal their full publishing slate for the 'Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' line (this is where we talk about that amazing cover art for 'The Art of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'!). - Intriguing rumours emerge of a potential Kylo Ren/Ben Solo novel on the horizon. Foll...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - New/old GMA interview with Daisy Ridley from Celebration released - The Rise of Skywalker to have a panel at SDCC/The Mandalorian to be previewed at D23 - Enamel pins from Loungefly, themed around ‘The Rise of Skywalker’, released. The bulk of the show is then occupied with a run-down of our favourite moments from across the Star Wa...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - J.J. Abrams’ long-form interview with Fast Company, where he opens up about how he came on board for Episode IX and the principles that drive his storytelling (you can read the interview here: https://www.fastcompany.com/90331236/exclusive-j-j-abrams-on-star-wars-apple-and-building-bad-robot-into-a-hollywood-force). We then delve in...

Kirsty and Rachael offer their immediate thoughts on the exciting first teaser for 'The Rise of Skywalker', direct from SWCC!

In this episode (their last prior to Star Wars Celebration Chicago!), Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Rumours suggest that Benioff and Weiss’s trilogy will be set in the Old Republic - Werner Herzog to play a villain in The Mandalorian - ‘Dooku: Jedi Lost’ audio drama revealed - Full synopsis of ‘Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire’ revealed. Following the news discussion, we take a deep d...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Episode IX panel confirmed for Star Wars Celebration (duh!) - Oscar Isaac talks about his experience on the Episode IX set. There was very little news this week, so the bulk of the show is concerned with our thoughts on the last two episodes of Star Wars: Resistance season 1 - 'No Escape' Parts 1 & 2. We discuss all the shocks and surpri...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - First footage of Episode IX revealed at a shareholders’ meeting - Is Matt Smith not even in Episode IX? - Galaxy’s Edge is opening way ahead of schedule - but there are some reservations - Three animation panels announced for Star Wars Celebration - Big names announced for Star Wars Celebration - Mark Hamill discusses Star Wars, alluding...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Galaxy’s Edge details revealed (and there are so very many of them!) - Yet more panels + guests announced for Star Wars Celebration - Art revealed for Star Wars Celebration art show - The latest episode of 'Star Wars: Resistance', 'The Disappeared'. In the spoiler section (starting at 1 hour 2 minutes), we discuss the more spoiler-y impl...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - J.J. Abrams gives his first interview about Episode IX - SWNN reports that Obi-Wan is getting a limited series on Disney+ - Mystery Star Wars TV project starts production in the UK - Rumours abound of Star Wars spinoffs for Disney+ - Billy Dee Williams and more announced for Star Wars Celebration - Phantom Menace 20th anniversary panel a...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - J.J. Abrams announces a wrap to filming on Episode IX on Twitter, and we analyse every facet of the news - the photo of Daisy, John and Oscar hugging! Adam Driver's dress-up table! The colossal awkwardness of the wrap party speeches! John's wrap gift! - Triple Force Friday announced for October. - The Emperor is coming to Celebration. -...

In this (particularly spoiler heavy!) episode, Kirsty and Rachael discuss the following: - New Star Wars Celebration guests announced - The latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance, ‘The First Order Occupation’ We then move on to a lengthy spoiler section starting at 28:38 (this is where you should turn off if you’re a spoiler-phobe!). We cover the following: - Massive leak of reference photos and...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Anthony Daniels and BB-8 puppeteer report that they have wrapped on Episode IX - Broad range of Galaxy’s Edge books announced to tie in with the new Disney theme park - ‘The Skywalker Saga’ by Delilah S. Dawson announced - Synopsis released for Claudia Gray’s Master & Apprentice - The latest episode of 'Star Wars Resistance', 'Doza's Dil...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Star Wars scores big noms at the 2019 Oscars - Actors and artists attending Celebration Chicago revealed, along with first event poster - First synopsis and cover of Alphabet Squadron revealed - Star Wars: Vader - Dark Visions #3 engages in an intriguing plot line - The first two episodes of the second half of season one of 'Resistance'...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - What they got up to over the Christmas break. - The beautiful new artwork for the show, provided by the very talented Nemling. - The trailer for the second half of season one of Star Wars: Resistance. - Adam Driver's recent comments on his approach to Episode IX. - Reports that Episode IX is close to wrapping. Then, in the spotlight sect...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: (20 seconds) It’s been a year since The Last Jedi came out! We discuss our first experiences with the film, and our feelings about it a year on. (9 minutes) The main cast of The Mandalorian is announced. (15 minutes, 30 seconds) Mark Hamill discusses the intense security measures governing the Star Wars IX set. (20 minutes, 50 seconds) The...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Kevin Smith visits the Episode IX set and teases what he saw on Good Morning America - Who Talks First/Knights of Rant get first access to the script of The Last Jedi - The latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance, titled 'Secrets and Holograms'. With these topics out of the way, the podcast moves into a discussion of recent spoilers to e...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss: - An intriguing Rumi quote Vic Mahoney has recorded on the wall of her office - The announcement of Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures - Stephen Schiff joins Cassian Andor series as showrunner - The latest episode of Star Wars: Resistance, 'The Platform Classic' In the spotlight section, we discuss the Rey and Kylo threads of the sequel trilogy so far (wit...

After briefly discussing some casting news for The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal is made of win) and the episode 'Synara's Score' of Star Wars: Resistance, Rachael and Kirsty delve into an extensive, beat-by-beat appreciation of the Star Wars Holiday Special. Highlights: - Utter disgust at Itchy's mere existence - Calls for female empowerment among Wookies - Confusion over who every non-SW actor is -...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following news: - Spin-off series following Cassian Andor announced - Diego Luna to star - Adam Driver teases Episode IX in new interview with Vulture magazine - Richard E. Grant discusses joining Episode IX on the Happy, Sad, Confused podcast. Following the news discussion, we discuss the three latest episodes of Star Wars: Resistance: The High Towe...

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the latest episodes of Star Wars Resistance and synopses of the episodes to come. We also go into an in-depth review/discussion of Claudia Gray's novel "Lost Stars".

In this episode of Scavenger's Hoard, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Oscar Isaac comments on the vibe of the Episode IX set - Chuck Wendig fired from Marvel, removed from upcoming Star Wars projects - Taika Waititi and Bryce Dallas Howard rumored to be acting in The Mandalorian, as well as directing episodes - Jon Favreau teases props from 'The Mandalorian' on Instagram. This is follo...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - The first details of new TV series 'The Mandalorian', including information on the directors and the premise - Dominic Monaghan discusses Episode 9 on the Distraction Pieces podcast - Adam Driver cancels appearance at Cambridge Student Union for IX filming prep - All the latest Star Wars publishing news from NYCC - The build-up to the ai...

In this episode, Rachael and Kirsty discuss the following: - Kathleen Kennedy's stint at Lucasfilm is extended for another three years - Adam Driver is masterful on SNL - Bob Iger comments on the upcoming Star Wars slowdown - Poe Dameron comic ends on an intriguing note - The latest on the new Star Wars TV show from Jon Favreau. We follow up this news section with an extended discussion of 'Solo'...

For this episode of the podcast, Rachael and Kirsty are joined by special guest Swara of the Beltway Bathas podcast! We start out with a brief news section, where we cover: - The latest on Star Wars: Resistance - The release of Solo: A Star Wars Story on home media Following this, we dive into an extensive (but still too short!) discussion of the politics of Star Wars, looking at the topic from in...