Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy

Star-crossed lovers and competing theories of the Force take center stage in the new High Republic novel "Path of Deceit"! We'll examine what we learn about the differences between the Jedi and the Path of the Open Hand, and much more. Punch it! As mentioned in the podcast, here's the prologue: https://www.starwars.com/news/the-high-republic-path-of-deceit-exclusive-excerpt Here's Chapter 4: https...

Phase 2 of #TheHighRepublic comes roaring out of the gate with "Path of Deceit," a story that draws a clear connection to Phase 1 while building the foundation for a new era of storytelling and also delivering a truly shocking finale. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be...

The Ro family was involved in a rather formative galactic incident a long time ago - one that *could* end up being depicted in Phase 2 of The High Republic. We're finishing our look at "Eye of the Storm" and the details of that today... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would...

Also big in October Star Wars storytelling: The High Republic! Today, we're prepping by looking back at a key origin story, "Eye of the Storm." Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too. :-) Like YouTube? Subscribe here: https://youtube.com/sw7x7?sub_confir...

It's gonna be a spectacular month in Star Wars storytelling! Andor, Tales of the Jedi, and The High Republic will dominate the October 2022 headlines... Punch it! As with each of our monthly previews, we're looking at storytelling in these 12 categories: Movies Live Action Animation Books Audiobooks Short Stories Comics Virtual Reality Video Games Merchandise Streaming Live Experiences ~*~*~*~*~*~...

Luthen Rael, Intergalactic Man of Mystery! He's become more enigmatic even as we learned much more about him during chapter 4 of Star Wars: Andor. Today, we'll dive into what we've learned and what it tells us about the bigger rebellious picture. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spot...

"Aldhani" kicks off another three-episode arc of Star Wars: Andor that sure to end in another action-packed sequence. This time, it'll be a heist that sees Cassian evolve from scoundrel into mercenary. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify would be super helpful, too. :-) Like You...

In our deep dive related to "Reckoning" (Star Wars: #Andor chapter 3), we reconsider what we *thought* we knew about Cassian. We'll also consider another previously accepted fact that, if it's also a lie/cover story, would explain everything. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify...

A "Reckoning" sounds like...banging on metal things? Yes, when it's done by dozens of people as an intimidation tactic. And it tells us something important about the people of Ferrix! That and more in our 7-takeaway breakdown of #Andor Chapter 3. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spot...

Our second Andor deep dive! Cassian describes the people running the Empire as "so fat and satisfied." It turns out the people running the Preox-Morlana Corporate Authority are much the same. But Cyril Karn finds a fanatical kindred spirit in Sergeant Linus Mosk... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or revi...

"That Would Be Me" is chapter 2 of Star Wars: Andor, but it could just as easily be called "Setting the Table," because the main events of the episode involve moving all the necessary players into place for the action-packed third installment. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify...

The new group of baddies in Star Wars: Andor is the Preox-Morlana Corporate Authority. But who are these guys? What have we seen before that could tell us more about them, and where in the galaxy we may be? It's our first Andor deep dive... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spotify wo...

"Kassa" (or "A Suitable Accident," if you prefer) is chapter 1 of Star Wars: #Andor! We're introduced to a scoundrel who's floating cash, hopping beds, and talking his way out of trouble. Even the murder of two pseudo-cops doesn't seem to weigh on him too much... Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review...

The wait is over! In case you haven't seen the full 3-episode #Andor premiere, you can still listen to this episode. We're going to consider things in light of the early reaction language, previously released footage, clickbait scandals, and more. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple or Spo...

No spoilers, no spoilers! The 3-episode Andor premiere happens today, and in case you don't have the chance to see it until later today, you can safely listen to today's podcast! We're finishing up our look at the Rogue One novelization, with big insights into Mon Mothma's backstory. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minut...

Episode 3,000! It's the last in a summer of milestones, and even though I still want to keep talking about Star Wars: Andor with you (!!!), I hope you'll join me as I ground this achievement with some reflection, gratitude, and a couple of announcements. Punch it! ~*~*~*~*~*~ Be sure to subscribe/follow the show on your favorite podcast app! If you have an extra minute, a rating or review on Apple...

It's the final Andor Monday before the series begins! Today, the first of two episodes in which we tackle the Rogue One novelization, with Cassian's internal musings and intelligence briefing notes from Mon Mothma up for discussion. Punch it! And tomorrow is the big day: the publication of our 3,000th episode! In full disclosure, I'm not keeping any surprises from you - I haven't yet seen a respon...

A lot of casting rumors are bubbling up about Star Wars: The Acolyte these days! Today, we're summing up what's new with what's known, and adding some speculation into the mix as well. Punch it! Just two more days until 3,000! We'll keep working on the possibility of a Mark Hamill conversation, and thank you once more for your continued support with likes, retweets, and comments about this thread...

So, it's finally official - the Disney movie release calendar has been updated. Rogue Squadron is no longer on it, and no Star Wars title is taking the open December 2023 spot. So what can we *really* take this to mean, based what we know and what's happened in the past? Punch it! Amazing to think we're three episodes away from 3,000! We still haven't heard from Mark Hamill or any of his peeps, bu...

We usually do a "What to Watch Now' episode on Saturdays, but we're doing it today to flag an amazing live event happening tomorrow! You can catch it from the comfort of your favorite device: PODATHON 2022, benefiting Make-A-Wish. Punch it! Get Podathon updates here! https://twitter.com/ThePodAThon Donate to Make-A-Wish here! https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR?px=7218171&fr_id=3997&pg=personal#.YyPo...

I'm diving into various Star Wars stories this week to share more about Mon Mothma's history! We finally made it to Beth Revis' "Rebel Rising," and there's a lot to discuss - though more about Saw Gerrera than Mon, or Bail or Cassian for that matter. Punch it! After this, just five episodes left until number 3,000! I haven't seen any reactions yet from Mark on these questions, I'm sorry to say, bu...

In our next deep dive into Mon Mothma's backstory (prior to seeing her again in the Andor series), we're going to look at what we know of her activities 3BBY and 2BBY, as depicted in Leia: Princess of Alderaan and Star Wars Rebels. Punch it! Meanwhile, we're less than a week away from the 3,000th episode of the podcast! Here's the master tweet thread with all the proposed questions for a dream Mar...

We're diving into Mon Mothma's backstory this week! Today, we'll talk about about what we know of her notable anti-Palpatine and anti-war activity during The Clone Wars TV series. Punch it! And yes, even if you've already shared the tweet stream with my proposed interview questions for Mark Hamill, you can still do it again - nothing stopping you! :-) Thank you so much for helping to make this pos...

It's Andor Monday! (Yes, it's been an Andor day on many days that end in "Y," but still.) This is our final look at the Rogue One Visual Guide, which will also serve as a jumping off point to consider Mon Mothma more deeply. Punch it! Also, I see folks are still liking and retweeting the tweets about the proposed interview questions for Mark Hamill, and I'm so grateful. Please keep it up as you fe...

Days 1 and 2 of #D23Expo are in the books! Those are the days where we expected Star-Wars-specific news to be coming out for Lucasfilm, and that's what we'll be recapping on the show today. Punch it! You can see a summary of all of this in the Twitter thread I posted for this (but we go into the footage itself for Andor, Tales of the Jedi, and Mando season 3 on the episiode). https://twitter.com/S...