Smugglers' Galaxy: A Star Wars Collecting Podcast

They say Star Wars means family and this episode is a prime example of that. While Glen is away enjoying the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Jason has his brother, Todd, on to talk all things Star Wars. They reminisce about growing up with MicroMachines, watching the original trilogy while sick from school, collecting stormtroopers, and so much more. Todd is also a graffiti artists, and he shows off...

The Disney+ series Andor has arrived and is being hailed by many as the most compelling Star Wars content since the original trilogy. In this episode of the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, we look at the characters of Andor, and breakdown their place in the show. We also shine a spotlight on the brilliant writing of Tony Gilroy and his team, discussing how the individual character arcs and plotline...

This week on the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason dive into their May the 4th celebrations! Jason recounts his recent mission to the heart of the Star Wars festivities: Disney's Hollywood Studios. Hear about meeting fellow collectors, navigating the park on one of its busiest days, hitting the rides, grabbing exclusive merch, and soaking up the May the 4th spirit. Plus, the guys s...

This week, we’re keeping things chill with a classic back porch session. Jason’s out of commission—still recovering from his May the 4th adventures at Disney—so Glen’s holding down the fort. But he’s not alone. Joining him is his new neighbor, Travis, who brings a fresh perspective and some fun behind-the-scenes stories from his time working in the movie industry and theme parks. From on-set exper...

Join Glen and Jason as they chat with fellow collector, podcast host, and ultimate Ahsoka fan, Chris Leddy! We discuss Chris' journey into becoming an Ahsoka-focused collector, acquiring Clone Wars collections, and the expanding world of trading cards. Plus, we discuss a hot topic lately: when is it time to let go of pieces that no longer fit? Download and listen!

What happens when two Star Wars podcasts collide? Find out in this special crossover episode as The Force Of Course (Ted, Lauren, and Andrew) joins the crew of Smugglers' Galaxy! Get ready for a lively discussion on everything from the mysterious Starfighter movie with Ryan Gosling to the excitement surrounding Ahsoka Season 2, Visions, and the first look at the Mandalorian & Grogu movie. But the...

Join Glen and Jason on the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast as they preview Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025! In this episode, they review the show floor map, offering a preview of the various stages and vendor hall. Get an look at what to expect from this major Star Wars event! Plus, they shift gears to discuss the highly anticipated new Tron movie, Tron: Ares, coming this fall. Journey back with th...

In 2026, Disney faces a monumental challenge: releasing "The Avengers: Doomsday" and the highly anticipated "The Mandalorian & Grogu" in close proximity. With both Marvel and Star Wars needing blockbuster wins, will the marketing reach fever pitch? Will we see a relentless, "Episode 1"-style blitz, or a more restrained approach like "Rise of Skywalker"? Join Glen and Jason as they dissect the...

Glen and Jason are joined with a very special guest, Jordan Ghastly! They talk about Toylanta 2025, the annual toy show. With a new venue, and a collaboration with PowerCon, the three discuss their experiences, and pick ups, at this revamped show!

Glen explores Universal Parks' Epic Universe on this week's Smugglers Galaxy Podcast. He shares his experiences in the four lands, spotlights his favorite rides, and gives his initial impressions of the new theme park.

Join us as we discuss the best parts of Andor Season 1, breaking down the nuances of the acclaimed Star Wars series. We also cover all the exciting Star Wars Celebration panel news, bringing you our speculation on the biggest announcements and reveals. We also discuss our limited pickups for the week!

Is Kathleen Kennedy Stepping Down from Lucasfilm? How does the latest retro figures look in person? What is it like to attend Toy Fair?   On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, we discuss all these questions and more! Jason analyses the latest interview Kathleen Kennedy gave to Deadline and reads between the lines. He was also in attendance at Toy Fair, a trade-only event attended by re...

Ever wondered how your favorite Hasbro Star Wars figures come to life? Glen and Jason sit down with John Treanor, the freelance artist who helps make it happen. John, known for his work on the 12-inch Mandalorian and The Vintage Collection, reveals the behind-the-scenes realities of freelancing for Hasbro, his artistic techniques, and his love for animation. Get a unique look into the creative pro...

Oof, Star Wars took a hit in Hasbro's recent earnings! Glen and Jason break down the numbers on the Smugglers' Galaxy Podcast, trying to figure out what went wrong and what's next for the franchise. Is it time to panic, or is there still hope? Tune in to find out!

On this episode of the  Smugglers Galaxy  podcast, Jason is away, so Glen takes the opportunity to reintroduce himself to the listeners. He shares how he built his collection, why he loves the franchise, and what other things he collects.

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, Glen is back from New Orleans, where he participated in Chewbaccus, a sci-fi theme parade! He tells us his experience at this annual tradition of his. Plus, they talk the latest news and pickups, and a miss they had on the 2025 Bingo card!

Glen is away, but Shawn Moynihan has come on to play! Shawn is a New York collector who loves modern figures, the holiday special, and so much more! He joins Jason to catch up on life and talk about our favorite galaxy far, far away!

In this episode of the podcast, we’re jumping into the realm of speculation with our very own 2025 Star Wars Bingo card! Join us as we dream up the most outlandish, hilarious, and hopefully inaccurate predictions for what Lucasfilm might announce this year. Tune in to find out and let’s see how many of our predictions come true by the end of the year!

From Ahsoka updates to upcoming projects, we cover all the biggest Star Wars headlines! Plus, we share our in-depth thoughts on Skeleton Crew, exploring its unique tone, the performances, and more! We also discuss our pick ups for the week as well. Tune in to find out!

From meetups to meetings, Glen and Jason take a look back on their 2024 and discuss the highlights from the year. Of course there is some Rogue Fun discussion, and Glen uncovers a memory Jason completely forgot about!

On this episode, Glen and Jason discuss their top 5 pickups from the year, and take a look at the 2024 bingo card they developed at the start of the year! Download and listen!

After a year and a half of waiting, it’s finally here! The Vintage Collection Haslab Ghost has arrived, and we’re giving it the full Smugglers’ Galaxy treatment. Join us as we discuss every detail of this epic vehicle, from its massive size to the included figures. We also discuss our adventures in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and unwrap all the awesome Star Wars gifts we received this Christmas!!

On a special episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy Podcast, Glen and Jason are joined by Jerry Hancock, Ryan Shaw, Gary Weaver and Narayan Naik to take a look at the latest reveals from the Retro Collection. Gary and Ryan are well known action figure customizers and creators! Together, the group offers their opinions on Hasbro’s latest offerings. Then the gang looks back on Rogue Fun, a 3-day event tha...

On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason hang out in Blue Milk’s photo studio as they take the first photo for the second volume in the book series, The Vintage Collection Archive Edition.  The first volume was a must-have for fans of Hasbro's The Vintage Collection, offering a detailed look at their favorite toys. With the toy line continuing to expand, a second volume is...

Are you ready to dive into the latest story from the galaxy far, far away? On this episode of the Smugglers’ Galaxy podcast, Glen and Jason discuss Skeleton Crew, the latest Disney+ project by Lucasfilm. Four kids from the planet At Attin are lost in space realize the galaxy is more dangerous than they ever imagined! Glen and Jason break down the first two episodes and talk Easter eggs, plot point...