Star Wars — a Lorehounds Podcast

Elysia and John continue the journey of the galaxy's favorite father and son in The Mandalorian and Grogu . They catch up with the New Republic before meeting Hutts of various sizes, watching stop motion and puppetry showcases, and overall having a fun, standalone adventure. Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to: starwars@thelorehounds.com Or, send us a voicemail! You can use the vo...

David, Jean, and Bryan close out the first season of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord with a finale that earns a standing ovation from the entire team. The conversation opens with reactions to a season they rank among the best Star Wars storytelling ever produced, animated or live action, before diving into full-spoiler discussion of both episodes. The team explores the shifting alliances and escalat...

David, Jean, and Bryan continue their weekly coverage of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord with a pair of episodes that push the series into its darkest territory yet. The conversation explores Rylee's capture and interrogation by the 11th Brother, the team's growing suspicion that Rylee has been compromised, and the broader question of whether Devon can straddle the line between light and dar...

David, Jean, and Bryan return for the third week of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord as the stakes reach a new level with the arrival of the Empire on Janix. The team digs into Daki's frustrating decision-making, Two Boots' uncertain loyalties under Imperial occupation, and the chilling introduction of Inquisitor Marrok as he takes over the investigation. Elysia sends in an extensive lore bom...

David, Jean, and Bryan dive into the second week of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord with a discussion that also features comm links from Elysia covering her fresh takes, comics connections, and a lore report on the Pyke Syndicate. The conversation centers on Maul's mesmerizing tea ceremony with Devon, a scene the team calls one of the best in any Star Wars property, and the cat-and-mouse dynamic...

David, John, and Jean kick off their weekly coverage of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord with a discussion of the two-episode premiere. A quick note — we had some technical issues with our usual recording setup this week, so the audio quality isn't up to our normal standards, but the conversation is very much worth the listen. The team breaks down Maul's opening moves to reignite a syndicate...

David is joined by Jon and Elysia for the season preview of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, the new animated series created by Dave Filoni and Matt Michnovetz. The conversation is structured in tiers, starting spoiler-free with release details and coverage plans before moving into light story and production context, and finally diving deep into Maul's full backstory and the crime syndicates of...

David, John, and Elysia reunite for their first three-way conversation about Andor Season 2, diving deep into the show's filmmaking craft, representation issues, and place in Star Wars canon. The hosts explore everything from Tony Gilroy's approach to lore and the squadron coverage format's success, to thoughtful listener feedback on character arcs like Bix, Cinta, and Cyril. Discussio...

David sits down with film and television producer Tansy Gardam, host of the acclaimed Going Rogue podcast, for a deep dive into Andor's place in the Star Wars universe. They explore how Tony Gilroy's irreverence toward franchise expectations allowed him to craft something truly unique, examining the show's mature storytelling approach that trusts audiences to piece together complex nar...

In this special bonus episode, David welcomes military strategist Matt Cavanaugh to discuss Andor from a unique perspective. Matt, a former Lieutenant Colonel and military instructor, shares insights on how the series portrays rebellion, conflict, and the human cost of war. They explore Luthen's role as a rebel leader, comparing him to historical figures, and analyze how Andor succeeds in brin...

David from Delta Squadron and special co-pilot Ayesha Khan from Every Single Sci-Fi Film Ever podcast discuss the emotional series finale of Andor. They explore Luthen's lasting legacy on the rebellion, Cassian's journey into Rogue One territory, and the powerful closing montage that reveals the fates of key characters. The hosts dive into the political themes that define the series, exami...

Echo Squadron's Elysia and Ian hold up K2SO as a robot shield to reach the heart of Kleya, taking a detour to check in on Dedra's downfall along the way, in this important bridge episode to the end of Andor and the film Rogue One.  (This episode contains Rogue One spoilers, but there NO episode 12 spoilers.) Check out  Captain's Pod: A Star Trek Companion Get the Andor Season Pass for...

Jango Squadron John and Aaron return to a galaxy far, far away to recap the end of an antihero, the sharing of imperial secrets, and Kleya's next move. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to:  andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and...

David from Delta Squadron is joined by co-pilot Aaron to discuss the phenomenal 9th episode of Andor's second season. They explore Mon Mothma's transformative journey from senator to rebel leader as she delivers a powerful, career-ending speech denouncing Emperor Palpatine and the Gorman massacre. The hosts analyze Cassian's pivotal role in her extraction, Luthen's fading place in...

Echo Squadron, this week Elysia joined by Luke from Wool-Shift-Dust, takes a hard look at the most heartbreaking episode in Andor yet – with special attention to the role their two Imperial favorites play in the demise of the once-proud planet of Ghor. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Luke's podcast: ItCouldBeSaid Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to:  andor@thelorehounds.co...

Jango Squadron John and Jean return to a galaxy far, far away to recap force healing prophecies, intra-rebellion politics, and a Ghorman powder keg. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to:  andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated are ours personally and do not...

John discusses all things Legends with Aaron from Legends Lounge, a podcast that breaks down all the Star Wars  Legends novels. They discuss Ghorman, Mon Mothma, and more alternate histories of the rebellion. Listen to Star Wars Legends Lounge Here For the rest of the episode, sign up below! Sign up for the One-Time Season Pass Contact Us Questions or comments? Send emails to:  starwars@thelorehou...

Delta Squadron David and Marilyn close out coverage of the second set of episodes. They dive deep into Cassian & Luthen's strained relationship, discuss the tragedy on Ghorman and answer listener feedbacl. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to:  andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/...

Elysia and Ian are back in Echo Squadron formation to declare "I Have Friends Everywhere" in their breakdown of Star War Andor season 2, episode 5 – where they ask the important questions like: Does Dedra have feelings? What turns Syril on? Should Cassian wear a wig? And what species is that guy Bon from the "travel agency"? Along the way, expect lots of lore and plenty of laughs a...

Jango Squadron John and Jean return to a galaxy far, far away to recap Cassian and Bix's trauma responses, Saw Gerrera's unpredictability, and Syril's Ghorman schemes. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to:  andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions stated...

This special promotional episode offers a taste of our Season Pass exclusive content featuring highlights from three unique segments. Listeners will experience Elysia's engaging "Rebel Squadron Radio" timeline drops that place Andor within the Star Wars chronology, followed by excerpts from John and Elysia's fascinating Holocron discussion of the ancient Rakatan invaders. The sampl...

Delta Squadron David and Ron join the fight to discuss the narrow escape of the Ferrix Friends, a Chandrilan wedding, a dinner scene to make your skin crawl, and the fall of a hero. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to:  andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates linktr.ee/thelorehounds Any opinions state...

Echo Squadron swoops in so pilots Elysia and Ian can pick up a quick game of Star Wars Roshambo, after navigating the dangers of an Imperial inspection, an even more dangerous Chandrilan wedding, and a surprisingly...cozy? Imperial love nest. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to:  andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and...

Jango Squadron John and Marilyn return to a galaxy far, far away to watch Cassian Andor clumsily steal a ship, Mon Mothma plan a wedding, Krennic planning war crimes, and a group of rebels who couldn't plan a book club. Get the Andor Season Pass for $10 Here Contact Us Send your own thoughts and findings to:  andor@thelorehounds.com Links to Patreon, Supercast, Discord, and Network Affiliates...

David and John return to a galaxy far, far away to resume the Star Wars Film Fest : their series discussing each main Star Wars film in order. They talk about The Empire Strikes Back's  dark turn in a groundbreaking trilogy, the iconic moments that shaped the universe arguably more than the original movie, and the Cloud City easter eggs you didn't know you missed. Links to Patreon, Superca...