Star Wars Escape Pod

Welcome back! The "Mandalorian and Grogu" trailer has finally hit YouTube, and the crew is here to analyze every frame like a pack of hungry Jawas. After a year of waiting, the Razorcrest is back (with some snazzy new yellow accents!), and the hype is reaching lightspeed. A Cinematic Cameo?: Is that legendary director Martin Scorsese we hear as an alien? We debate the surprising (and hilarious) po...

Time to abandon ship! Welcome to the Star Wars Escape Pod, the podcast that crashes head-first into the galaxy’s biggest news and takes. Today we’re checking out the latest Galactic Racer gameplay trailer and more! Join hosts Josh, Blake, Kirk, Dan, and Darian for our signature 'Bogan’s Advocate' segment. It’s the show where we dare to criticize the masterpieces we love, even if it makes us feel l...

Welcome back to the Star Wars Escape Pod! In this installment of our "Bogan’s Advocate" series, we dive deep into the final chapter of the prequel trilogy: Revenge of the Sith. The rules of the game remain the same—we challenge our own perspectives by finding things to love in movies we might dislike, or offering "friendly criticism" of the films we absolutely adore. Before we get into the main ev...

Get ready to jump into the escape pod for a stellar celebration! In this high-energy episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod, hosts Josh, Blake, and Bryce ring in Star Wars Podcast Day 2026. Joining the crew is the brilliant Dr. Steve Ellerhoff, author of Jung and Star Wars: A Contemporary Mythology, who brings a wonderful perspective as we look at the mythology from a Jung lens. From the nostalgic "a...

Hold onto your lekku, because this week we’re abandoning ship and diving straight into the Dark Side. First up, we’re dissecting the brand-new trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord. Is Disney finally growing a pair and giving us a true villain protagonist, or are they just going to "Cruella-fy" our favorite horn-headed Sith? We’re breaking down Maul’s mysterious new "Acolyte" (could it be a canonized Dart...

It’s time to play the ultimate Star Wars devil’s advocate. In this episode of Star Wars Escape Pod, we are debuting "Bogan's Advocate"—a challenge to depreciate the movies we love and find good in the things we didn't. Problem is we all love Episode I, but is it perfect? In our first episode of "Bogan's Advocate"—the crew breaks down the Binks slapstick, the missed opportunities with Count Dooku,...

In this edition of Cantina Banter, the crew gathers to break down the massive news shaking up the galaxy: Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from her role at Lucasfilm. We dive deep into what this transition means for the franchise, speculating on how the studio might pivot under new creative leadership and the watchful eye of Dave Filoni. While we have already released a quick Lightspeed episode a...

As Kathleen Kennedy steps down from Lucasfilm leadership to return to producing, Dave Filoni will lead the studio as President and Chief Creative Officer alongside Lynwen Brennan as Co-President. Lucasfilm announced today that after 14 years of leading the studio, President Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from her role. Kennedy will return to full-time producing, including the studio’s upcoming...

Kick off the new year with a casual night in the galaxy's favorite hangout! In this episode of our Cantina Banter sub-series, host Josh is joined by Blake and Darian for a chill, wide-ranging discussion on all things Star Wars as we head into 2026. In this episode, we dive into: - A New Era of Cinema: Looking ahead to 2026, the year that finally brings Star Wars back to the big screen after a long...

In the final episode of 2025, the crew of Star Wars Escape Pod celebrate a milestone year that saw the show reach its sixth anniversary and surpass 400 episodes. We dive into a comprehensive "Year in Review," reflecting on the 20th-anniversary theatrical re-release of Revenge of the Sith and the high-stakes conclusion of Andor’s second season. Between discussing their favorite new collectibles—fro...

In this packed episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod, hosts Josh and Kirk dive into the latest gaming news from the Game Awards, including the reveal of Star Wars: Galactic Racer and the highly anticipated spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic, Fate of the Old Republic. The team also provides a hands-on look at Orbitkey's new Disney-inspired collection, featuring premium character-theme...

This week on Star Wars Escape Pod, join Josh and Darian as they dive deep into the legendary Knights of the Old Republic (KOTOR & KOTOR 2) with special guest Mike from the Switch 2 The Past podcast (link below). We discuss how this iconic early 2000s title shaped the gaming industry and continues to influence the Star Wars Expanded Universe—even into the current Disney era. Prepare to jump to...

Are our choices really our own? Join your host as they dive deep into the interactive drama and intricate choice architecture of Quantic Dream's most ambitious narrative experiences: Beyond: Two Souls and Detroit: Become Human. We break down our own distinct playthroughs—from Jodie's supernatural path and Aiden's presence to the diverging fates of Connor, Markus, and Kara—to unpack the studio's st...

If there's anything new coming out with a Star Wars label lately, it's Visions Volume 3 on Disney plus. This wacky volume of stories using the Star Wars license might not have any place within the canon, but it is a treat to see what a variety of anime studios can do if they smash thier heads together and fuse Star Wars with the world of Anime. This week we sit down to chat about the entire volume...

Welcome everyone to our 400th podcast celebration! This week we celebrate with a game show in the style of fantasy football, but Star Wars. Each of us has chosen a fantasy hero team-up with only a few rules in place. The mission? Break into Palpatine's secret vault on Pillio!  We want to thank every one of our listeners for being with us all these years, and we hope tonight's show brings you all t...

Bright Suns! In this episode, we dive deep into the financials of the Disney-era films, discussing the Forbes report on the box office profits for The Force Awakens, Rogue One, The Last Jedi, Solo, and The Rise of Skywalker. Prepare for some surprising numbers and a classic tangent comparing those returns to the Prequel-era movies! We're also talking about the internet buzz surrounding the shelved...

Welcome back to the Star Wars Escape Pod! Join your hosts Josh and Blake (with a pop-in from Darian) as they break down the biggest news from the Lucasfilm publishing panel at New York Comic Con (NYCC). They dive deep into the newly announced Star Wars: Legacy novel, which sends Rey and her new master, Leia Organa, on a quest to fix the Skywalker lightsaber between Episode VIII and IX. Plus, they...

Welcome aboard Star Wars Escape Pod, your weekly, fun-first source for all the biggest—and weirdest—news from a galaxy far, far away. Join hosts Josh and Blake as they break down the most exciting headlines, from updates on games like the new mixed reality experience Beyond Victory and the latest on Battlefront 2 to speculation on upcoming novels and animated shows like Maul: Shadowlord. We're als...

The trailer for Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3 is out, and we're diving into what this legends anime series will bring to Disney+ just in time for your Halloween parties. Plus, we've got the latest on the bizarre news that the former Galactic Starcruiser is being converted into... offices at Disney Parks Florida. Finally, we buzz about the old trailer for the highly anticipated game, Star Wars Eclipse....

This is the Way... to a massive discussion! Join us in the Escape Pod as we dive deep into the first trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu. We'll go shot-by-shot to break down all the big action, returning characters like Zeb, what the new Razor Crest means, and how this is positioned as Star Wars' triumphant return to the big screen. Plus, we'll discuss The Mandalorian's cultural impact—from th...

Join us for Lightspeed #36 as we break down the exciting new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is set to open exclusively in theaters on May 22, 2026. We also cover the latest in Star Wars publishing!   EMAIL US YOUR REQUESTS AND QUESTIONS! ———————————————————————— Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.c...

Get ready for a wild ride on the latest transmission from the Star Wars Escape Pod! We make a surprise long-distance call straight to the Black Spire outpost to chat with co-host Kirk, who is live from Galaxy's Edge for the very first time. You'll get his fresh take on the park, including a rave review for the Ronto Wrap and a less-than-stellar verdict on the infamous Blue Milk. From there, a mass...

Another year, another victory lap! It's our 6th birthday, and we're celebrating our incredible journey with you, our amazing listeners. Join us on our annual anniversary episode as we celebrate six years of galactic adventures. We'll revisit some of our most popular episodes, break down the big Star Wars: Starfighter cast announcement, and then put our knowledge to the test with a custom, at-home...

This week on the Escape Pod, we're joined by special guest Dr. Steve Ellerhoff to explore the deep psychological and mythological roots of Star Wars, as detailed in his new book, "Jung and Star Wars". We explore how Carl Jung's concepts of archetypes, the unconscious, and synchronicity are woven into the very fabric of the saga—from the nature of the Force and Anakin's tragic nightmares to the hid...

We hit 100k downloads! 🎉 Join us for another round of Cantina Banter where we're talking new Acolyte & Bad Batch books, a robotic Star Wars library, the future of Cara Dune, and SDCC. It's a trap... if you miss it! #StarWars #Podcast #TheMandalorian #CantinaBanter EMAIL US YOUR REQUESTS AND QUESTIONS! ———————————————————————— Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? htt...