Spark of Rebellion, A Star Wars Podcast

Wow, this week is ALL about the news. As we ramp up to The Rise of Skywalker, rumours continue to swirl around the fate of the movie - is it really a "disaster"; will we see the midichlorians back in the fray; is Lucas back to "fix" it?! Links mentioned on show: Disney+ UK release date set for March 31 but fans moan wait for Star Wars Mandalorian TV series is too long Here’s Why There Are No Early...

This week we dive deep into a fan theory that Rey is actually stuck in a time loop and will be revealed as one of the saga's most important yet least seen characters. Plus, Obi-Wan's Uncle Owen is potentially cast and we learn a little more about Benioff & Weiss' Star Wars plans. This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Gar...

Game of Thrones writers Benioff & Weiss are out of the Star Wars universe amid reports of creative unrest at Disney, plus we dig into two stunning new trailers from a galaxy far, far away... Links mentioned on show: Benioff & Weiss OUT! Mandalorian trailer #2 (badass!) The Mandalorian first reviews - what do people think of the Star Wars TV series? - Radio Times Launch trailer for Fallen O...

The FINAL Skywalker saga trailer dropped this week to outstanding feedback so, join us as we welcome DJ Trev to the Spark of Rebellion cockpit and analyse every detail of the trailer - it's a watch party, yo! This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode bringin...

As we ramp up to Rise of Skywalker, of course no week would be complete without a new Rey/Palpatine/Luke theory - we dig into that plus chat through a stunning rant from Kanan Jarrus himself, Freddie Prinze Jr.! This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we release a brand new episode brin...

It's rumoured that original trilogy favourite, Wedge Antilles will make a return in Rise of Skywalker but is this just pure speculation based on one book cover? Plus, is Obi-Wan really the chosen one and what can we expect to be reading from the Star Wars galaxy this winter? This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Ma...

It's a shorter show this week with Mark out on business so Garry looks into Babu Frik, a range of awesome looking collectibles that were on show at New York Comic Con this year, a confirmation that Rey has repaired Luke's lightsaber and a dive into the Knights of Ren after Empire magazine showed us a new image. This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans a...

Rian Johnson offers an update on his trilogy, Kevin Feige is now working on a new Star Wars movie plus, we dive deep into the analysis of the new Rise of Skywalker poster and believe us, it's a doozy filled with potential hints at the movie's plot! This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturda...

As we ramp up to The Rise of Skywalker, theories are landing thick and fast but this week, we've heard a rumour about something that we feel may have some merit and that could be really rather great if executed properly. Plus, Ewan McGregor shows his lightsaber skills with Graham Norton and the Gungans pop their head above water for the Random Spotlight. Links mentioned: Solo: A Star Wars Story Sp...

As The Rise of Skywalker approaches, we discuss the apparent cancellation of a panel by Disney that was set to feature two potentially spoiler packed Star Wars veterans. Plus, the new Jet Trooper gets some analysis and what about some Star Wars sneakers?! Links mentioned: Star Wars: First Look at Brand New Jet Trooper, Revealed | CBR Disney Reportedly Demands Cancellation of Star Wars Panel W...

We’re back in the hot seat this week to talk gaming news, Rise of Skywalker chat and another droid for the Random Spotlight. Lot’s of gaming news this week along with the David Prowse Documentary trailer. The epic saga wrap up trailer from D23 had us jumping up and down with excitement so we dive into the details for that then it’s more droid action for the Random Spotlight. Links mentioned: The A...

This episode, Mark dives deep into his thoughts on the new Obi-Wan Kenobi TV show, covering when the Obi-Wan Kenobi series is set, characters from the canon that we may see again and storylines that we might see - including one Darth Vader. This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and every single Saturday we rel...

Our co-host Mark is back in the studio with Garry today after exploring the Podcast Movement conference in Orlando last week. This episode we discuss Rey's destiny through the lens of an either crazy or genius theory and dig into whether the reports of Galaxy's Edge being doomed for closure have any credibility or not. Plus, our favourite Rebel features in the Random Spotlight this week... Links m...

Already own the Star Wars movies on multiple formats? Well get ready to double (or triple)-dip as all the moves (including Rogue One and Solo) will be getting a re-release later this year with new cover art. Rian Johnson has been chatting some more regarding his trilogy of movies and has noted that they will not feature any "legacy" characters, insinuating that none of the characters from the Skyw...

With The Rise of Skywalker only a few months out, now, rumours are rife and once more we dissect yet another Jedi-based theory, this time positing Finn's place in the Force. Plus, we look at the wonderfully old school Y-Wing and an endearing little moment between two stormtroopers and a very young padawan! This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike....

This episode is a doozy of news from The Rise of Skywalker including Force flash fights, the new TIE Dagger and the guy in pink shorts from A New Hope. Yep! Plus, we take a look at Dooku's unique lightsaber and discuss whether or not those rumoured Force flash fights will be great or just a tad gimmicky. Links from episode: Star Wars 9 Will Introduce the TIE Dagger | ScreenRant The Last Shot Of St...

With The Rise of Skywalker only months away, speculation is rife and one theory posits that Kylo Ren, aka Ben Solo, has been undercover with knowledge of the Emperor's return for years. It's an interesting theory and certainly something to get your teeth into, so what do we make of it here at Spark of Rebellion HQ? Plus, a purple-hued random spotlight and something really cool from Del Rey, the te...

Our guest host this week is our friend and Patron Tom Tate. Tom is a huge Star Wars and gaming fan so we cram as much gaming stuff in as we can. The Mandalorian has already been green-lit for a second season, Disney hires ex-Playstation portfolio exec as VP of game licensing and one of those super rare Boba Fett Kenner prototypes sells for crazy money at auction. In lieu of the news Garry and Tom...

This week, Disney revealed a brand new stormtrooper, the "Sith Trooper" and while they look menacing and curious, do we really care that much?! Course we do, but we have our reservations! Plus, Rise of the Resistance is set to open at Galaxy's Edge and Garry reveals a very special Random Spotlight. Links from the episode: Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker Has Another Name In Japan - CINEMABLEND Ent...

In this episode we dig into what that pesky menace Snoke was up to during Return of the Jedi, look at the man behind the furry mask of Chewy and send some love straight into the shields of the beloved Droidekas, now available in Battlefront 2! Links from the episode: Battlefront 2 fans are loving the newly added Droidekas Did Snoke leave a warning for Palpatine during Return of the Jedi? Snoke bac...

Jedi: Fallen order reveals a huge gameplay demo, Vader let those Rebel go (maybe, yay, nay?!) and the weirdest Star Wars armchair you've ever seen. Seriously, it's super weird looking. And... the Random Spotlight is... the VIPER droid!! Do you know which it is...? This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and ever...

This year's San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) is upon us shortly and as ever, collectables and toys take centre stage in certain parts of geekdom. But what can we expect from this year's con? Plus, Carrie Fisher's hair nickname, the prequels are given their due when it comes to CGI and that poor George Lucas! Links mentioned in the episode: VFX Artists React to THE PREQUELS Bad & Great CGI - MIRAGE,...

Galaxy's Edge has more to it than meets the eye, plus Rian Johnson is still defending the Last Jedi on Twitter even as doubt is cast over his place in the Star Wars Universe moving forward. Plus, LEGO announces a new Star Wars game, Jedi: Fallen Order and everything else from E3 2019. Links mentioned in the show: Rian Johnson Is Still Defending The Last Jedi As New Star Wars Trilogy Rumors Spread...

This episode features something a little special, an interview with the creator of "Inside Star Wars", the audio drama podcast that tells the story of George Lucas, Carrie Fisher and the stars you've come to know and love during the time of the making of "A New Hope". Mark Ramsey, the host and creator of "Inside Star Wars" digs deep into the process and this is a MUST hear for Star Wars fans. Link...

Is an Obi-Wan Kenobi TV show landing on Disney+? If so, where would it be set within the Star Wars chronology? Argh! Plus, we look at the news that Knights of the Old Republic has found a movie writer and take a random look at pod-racing, a brand new Star Wars podcast from Wondery and whether Jedi Fallen Order is EA's last chance at a Star Wars game. This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star War...