Star Wars Escape Pod

Let's go back and relive the good old days of the Boonta Eve classic... but more on the edge kinda thing. This is a death race! And only the fastest thinkers and strategists can compete, so naturally Tech is put to the test. Let's dive into this episode and then look back and ahead at all the times a star wars show has had some director change-up. It happens guys. What could have been different? L...

"Commander Cody, the time has come." Cody returns to a galaxy far, far away in this latest episode of the Bad Batch! Let's dive into all the deep connections this episode shared with the lore, the Clone Wars, previous Bad Batch moments and more. Join Josh, Blake and Kirk! We ran our first giveaway in 2022 all thanks to Kirk and the folks at Orbitkey - be sure to check out the Star Wars collection...

The Spoils of War! Dooku's treasure is up for the taking, and our heroes from Clone Force 99 are tasked with the job to steal some for thier own. Join Josh, Blake, and Bryce in the escape pod to break down this latest episode of The Bad Batch kicking off 2023. Will we find out more about Omega this time? Is she force sensitive? Will Echo get an upgrade? Many things to look forward to! Let's get in...

2022 was a BIG year for Star Wars, Join Josh and Blake in the first hour taking a look back at 2022 and all the Star Wars stories that were told that year as well as big events and moments in the fandom, then a quick flash at what's coming up in 2023 this year! We are so excited to launch into 2023 with presenting the good news about our complete library of podcast episodes published on YOUTUBE so...

DID YOU ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY?! Tune in this week for Ultimate Star Wars Trivia, a Star Wars Escape Pod specialty, of course. How did you do answering all the questions? Compete against Blake, Phil, Bryce and Kirk! Fake-Filoni George-Ducas makes thier comedic return to help trivia lifelines. And of course stay tuned to the end to hear the results of our Orbitkey giveaway! Thank you to all our audienc...

The Mayor of Nerdtropolis himself, Sean, joins Kirk and Josh this week on Star Wars Escape Pod to chat top 3 underrated Star Wars characters of choice, and the future of STAR WARS on Disney plus.. or in the cinema? What IS going on with Star Wars? Let's get into it. Go check out NERDTROPOLIS for all things pop culture related! www.nerd-tropolis.com Facebook.com/Nerdtropolis Instagram -  @Nerdtropo...

Founder and leader of the Rebellion, Chancellor of the New Republic, and mentor to Princess Leia, friend of Padme. Let's dive deep into this character from the start to the end of what we know so far in each appearance she's had in Star Wars so far. Join Josh and Blake as they undergo an overlook of this character arc so far! What Happened!? A Star Wars Escape Pod sub-series. With each episode, "W...

Duh Duh Duh Daaaaa!! Duh Duh Daaaa!! Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny trailer hits the internet as of this day at Brazil comic con!  And with that came our official release date for The Mandalorian Season 3! Lot's of new books and High Republic content to chat about. Andor Season 1 came to a close and so have our aftershows on the matter. And last but certainly not least, enter in the Podcast...

Rix Road is where Clem Andor was once hung by the Empire, to see the events that take place in this episode in the very place that has long affected both Cassian and Maarva is very good story telling. This is where Ferrix’s rebellion begins. Like a seed that’s been planted long ago it’s finally begun to flourish... Join your host Josh, your co-host Blake, and our friends Kirk and Nick in the escap...

With one episode left on the roster, Andor is hardly close to a conclusion - at least in our opinion. This episode left a lot of questions in regards to what the finale will be like. Let's dive into this latest episode and talk about all these events which took place. Join Josh and Blake at the cantina today to breakdown Andor, episode 11. Don't forget to subscribe to the new YouTube channel (link...

We're launching on YouTube! Get the scoop on the cast for The Acolye, what's that show about, and of course those hints at an Indy 5 promo in the next 3-4 weeks! Let's get into the star wars news and headlines in UNDER 15 minutes! Don't forget to check those links down below, it helps us out ten-fold!   You can help us by 5 starring the show and kindly type a short review recommending us to listen...

"Deshi Basara." These are the words prominently featured in the chant when Bruce Wayne climbs from the pit prison. It means to rise up, words just appropriate enough for the prisoners in Andor 10 to also rise and take back thier freedom as they climb, climb, climb to the top for daylight and open waters which will lead to claiming back thier lives. Dive into episode 10 with Josh, Blake and Kirk. A...

Life at the prison is not looking good for level 2 when the Empire fries everyone on the floor, it's Kino's breraking point - a pattern we've seen a lot in this show (breaking points). Dedra gets ever closer to realizing where Andor could be and the start of this larger Rebel activity. Mon Motha faces trouble in the Senate. Let's break down this episode with your host Josh, Co-Host Blake, and our...

Dooku's story as a Jedi a tragedy, once a great Jedi to an even greater villain. The small details we've always wanted to see, finally become clear. Tales of the Jedi has shown his life in a new lens, his corruption, his sins, and his deal with the devil that will lead to the Jedi's purge. We talk about these 3 Dooku episodes and how it connects with "Dooku: Jedi Lost" and "The Clone Wars", listen...

Ahsoka Tano's story as a Jedi is the stuff of Legend. Not only are we getting the live action show next year which ties Star Wars Rebels to the Mandalorian. Tales of the Jedi has shown her life in a new lens, her birth, her rise, and her resolve to the Jedi's purge. We talk about the Ahsoka novel and how it conflicts with the changes this show made to her story, our opinions on the matter.. As wel...

Prison! Breakdown Andor Episode 8 and don't miss a thing as we dive head first into these characters, plot lines and connections to the greater star wars saga. Join Kirk, Darian, and Josh for this fun discussion! Let us know what your favorite moment was from Andor this week! - Drop a voicemail or send an email! Any questions or comments? You know how to reach us (below). ————————————————————————...

The Rebellion is coming out of the shadows! This is what a reckoning sounds like...  Join Josh, Blake, and Kirk as they break down this latest episode of Star Wars: Andor! And answer questions like, what was the aurebesh written above the subway doors? Or.. How the political structure affects your average everyday citizen, do they know about Palpatine and his Sith Lordness? Lots more where that ca...

The heist is on! Join Josh, Blake, and Kirk in the escape pod to review this mid way episode halfway through the series! This was the first chase scene in a long time that held up really well, let's dive into the breakdown of this episode, what we noticed, liked, critiqued and more. What will the rest of this series hold in store for Andor? Send in your thoughts before next Wednesday! Any question...

Let's dive deep inside Andor 5. The reasons someone might join the rebellion, Syril's ambitions and motivs that might come from anyone who joins "the cause". Catch every Andor aftershow each week for more and prep for next Wednesday's Andor episode release on Disney plus. Let us know your thoughts on this episode for Andor! Any questions or comments? You know how to reach us. —————————————————————...

Join Josh, Blake and Darian in this thorough breakdown / review for episode 4 of "Andor". From Starkiller's armor to KOTOR references and verbal cameo's to the battle of Mimban, this one had a lot to talk about. The stress of living in the upper circles of the Rebellion, the hierarchy of a treasonous band of people against their tyrannical government.. Let's dive into the grunge of living life as...

Andor episode 1 - 3 dropped on Disney plus and (assuming you've seen them) we're diving into all 3 in this breakdown / review. Expect major spoilers!! If you didn't catch the easter eggs and references, if you didn't understand what / who those Corpos were or what the "corporation" is then prepare to have some questions answered.. and some new ones to ponder. Like which faction those flight crew m...

THE STORY WE'VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR... An adventure filling in the gaps that Episode 7, 8, and 9 left us and most of the story threads that never got tied up comes a book out of the shadows, a book we give 3.5 Pablo points to! Not bad!! This novel had some INSANELY cool moments, and some moments that will never be forgotten. Let's take an in depth look and a full SPOILER review "Shadows of the Si...

D23 rolled around the block last week and they casually dumped not one, not two, but three Star Wars trailers! With a new Andor trailer out and the show out next week already we've prioritized breakdowns for Tales of the Jedi coming this Fall 2022 and soon we'll be breaking down Mandalorian S3 Trailer as well. Tales of the Jedi is an anthology series focused on character spotlight stories in arcs...

D23 Expo is here! Lots of Star Wars news hitting the internet. Not only did we get a trailer for Mandalorian S03 today but we also got a trailer teasing us for Tales of the Jedi!! All those Clone Wars fans out there are a buzzing and so are we. Let's take a listen to these, chat some D23 real quick and blitz out some recent releases with the latest on Lightspeed. You can help us by 5 starring the...

3 years of Star Wars Escape Pod! Join Darian, Ben, Ellen and Josh in the Escape Pod. Share some memories of the show. Email us some of your favorite memories and episodes! ALSO. Everyone participating has very, VERY recent experiences at Galaxies Edge in Hollywood Studios Florida at Walt Disney World and we HAVE to talk about it. If you've never been you can get your full review and dose of Batuu...