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

A perfect book for Star Wars beach reading, "The Princess and the Scoundrel" by Beth Revis is a light tale that also dives deep into the minds and hearts of its two protagonists, offering brilliant insights. Today, our non-spoiler review... 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...

It's Andor Monday! Today we're looking into the Rogue One comic adaption, which Gareth Edwards said contains concepts, themes, and visuals that didn't make it into the final film. Doesn't affect Cassian's story too much, but there's still details to discuss. 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 A...

We're closing out a conversation with Dr. Chris Kempshall, author of "The History and Politics of Star Wars," including some surprising observations about the Jedi. Punch it! Stay connected with Chris: https://chriskempshall.com https://www.routledge.com/search?author=Chris%20Kempshall https://twitter.com/ChrisKempshall https://instagram.com/ChrisKempshall And as promised, here's the link to where...

Today! The first half of my conversation with Chris Kempshall, author of "The History and Politics of Star Wars," during which we discuss a wide range of topics, including George Lucas' default factory settings. Punch it! Stay connected with Chris: https://chriskempshall.com https://www.routledge.com/search?author=Chris%20Kempshall https://twitter.com/ChrisKempshall https://instagram.com/ChrisKemp...

"The History and Politics of Star Wars" by Chris Kempshall is an utterly comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable work of scholarship, accessible to any Star Wars fan with even a passing interest in the franchise's social, cultural, and moral underpinnings. Punch it! As promised on the podcast, here's the link to the virtual book launch event happening Saturday 8/13/22 at 2pm ET/7pm UK: "Realizing R...

I listened to the Disney Earnings Webcast so you wouldn't have to! There was precious little Star Wars news to discuss, and really, it's the things left unsaid that seem to matter the most. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

The two Star Wars: Andor trailers feature Luthen Rael and Mon Mothma more than they do the guy for whom the series is named after! But Cassian does get his moments, and we're going to examine them in greater detail on today's episode. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

We're getting back to our comparative considerations of the Andor trailers and what we learn about the various characters in it! Today, we'll talk about Adria Arjona's Bix, Fiona Shaw's Maarva, and Denise Gough's Dedra Meero. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

Our Andor Mondays series begins! We're looking at Cassian's appearances in Star Wars storytelling to learn more about the man we'll meet in the upcoming Disney+ series. Today, a look back at how Cassian and K-2SO first met. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

On this Spinner Sunday, we're looking at the last of the four "Galactic Tales" from Star Wars Insider magazine, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Attack of the Clones, featuring Mace Windu. And there's news about The High Republic short stories for Phase II, too. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider...

It's Saturday, which often means it's a "What to Watch Now" episode of the show! Today, we're talking about the highlights from the latest episode of The High Republic Show, including some intriguing comments about what's to come in Phase 2. Punch it! As promised during the show, here's the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1AhHqZ2daU ***I'm listener supported! Join the communit...

Even with limited data, the competing ratings and viewership services seem to point in the same direction: the Obi-Wan Kenobi series was a success! And it appears to have outperformed both The Book of Boba Fett and more. It's our final Jedi Business episode for the Star Wars show... Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes...

He was a podcast inspiration for me and so much more. Today, an in memoriam for the greatest sports broadcaster of all time, Vin Scully, who passed away August 2 at the age of 94. As promised, here's the link to my previous tribute episode, posted on the day of his retirement in 2016: https://sw7x7.com/episode-821-tribute-vin-scully-67-years-podcast-inspiration/ And my personal reminiscence on Twi...

Stellan Skarsgård plays "Luthen Rael" in Star Wars: Andor, and on today's episode, we're looking at both trailers to sum up what we've learned about him so far. And yes, hair once again plays a role in our deliberations. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

We started yesterday thinking Andor would premiere 8/31. We ended the day knowing it would premiere on 9/21 with three episodes! But why three? We got the explanation, along with highlights to note from the new trailer. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

Andor arrives this month! That's the biggest Star Wars storytelling news for August 2022. We'll discuss that, plus what else is debuting, in the works, and what's promising in the near future. 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 Merchandis...

Once more with feeling! This is the last of our Star Wars Celebration Anaheim interviews, and this one is also a double bill, featuring Sarah and Brad from the Friends of the Force Podcast. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

On this, the penultimate episode of our Star Wars Celebration Anaheim interviews, we've got a double bill for you - it's Andy and Josh from the Holochronicles Podcast. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

We're nearing the end of our final run of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim interviews! On today's episode, I'm very happy to welcome a friend and fellow podcaster, Dennis Keithly, to the show. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

More Star Wars Celebration Anaheim interviews did you spake? Yes, Jar Jar, we certainly did. On today's episode, we feature a one-question interview (three, really) with Tom Hoeler, Senior Editor at Del Rey Books. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

More Star Wars Celebration interviews are afoot! On today's episode, we catch up with Sarah Kuhn, author of (among other things) the Doctor Aphra audiodrama. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

The Star Wars Celebration interviews keep on coming! This time, we're thrilled to welcome back Tom Spina of Regal Robot and Tom Spina Designs. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

We're continuing with our final series of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim interviews, this time featuring Alyssa Finley, Senior Producer at ILMxLAB. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

We're starting our final run of interviews from Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, kicking things off with Laura Kelly from Force Toast and The Jedi Way. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

Lucasfilm's presence at San Diego Comic-Con this year included a Star Wars publishing panel and a Disney+ show-themed costume exhibit. On today's episode, we'll recap all the reveals from SDCC22. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.***