Thank the Maker: A Star Wars Podcast

From Kylo to Vader and from Rey to Luke, Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA will undergo its most significant evolution since opening in May 2019 by unlocking the land’s carefully controlled timeline, and dismantling the sequel-era boundaries that limited Batuu and its inhabitants to a narrow period of Star Wars history. Let's break it all down with special guest, Theme Park...

Let's take a look back on all of the major Star Wars shows, publications and games in 2025, discuss some of our favorites and take a peek at what 2026 has to offer. Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ rsvlts.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !  Follow TTM on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakerpod.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - S...

At long last, our first watch party! In celebration of a decade of The Force Awakens , Adam, Ryan, Mike and Jason sat down with our Patrons for a viewing of one of our absolute favorite Star Wars films. This version is without film audio so you can sync it up with your own Disney Plus player and watch along. Become a Patron and get the version that contains the film audio along with our commentary...

In celebration of a decade of The Force Awakens and 300 episodes of Thank The Maker , we welcome accomplished actor, philanthropist, musician and Resistance Pilot Snap Wexley himself, Greg Grunberg to the show. Please enjoy truly one of the best times we've had recording this program in the past 5 years. Visit TalkAboutIt.org Follow Greg Grunberg Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% o...

The bombastic, emotional and nostalgic first entry to the Sequel Trilogy, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is officially a decade old! We speak about the cultural impact, most lasting moments and our personal relationships with this wonderful film with Robbie Fox, host of "My Mom's Basement" podcast. Follow Robbie Fox Follow and message us on Instagram to get 15% off your first purchase...

A beloved, immersive sci-fi cantina experience is now primed for a galactic expansion. We speak to our friend and owner of Scum & Villainy Cantina about the new upcoming location and the captivating experience that awaits at Scum & Villainy: Rendezvous! Join the fleet and back the Rendezvous HERE Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at ⁠⁠⁠rsvlts.com⁠⁠⁠ !  Follow T...

The Mandalorian and Grogu Gets A New Plot Synopsis & Fresh Insights About Starfighter. Let's break it down with clips from Sean Levy and Mia Goth. Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at ⁠⁠ rsvlts.com ⁠⁠ !  Follow TTM on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakerpod.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Acc...

What Star Wars stuff were we thankful for this year? Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at ⁠ rsvlts.com ⁠ !  Follow TTM on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakerpod.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gofundme⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ .  Follow the hosts on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Author Brandon Wainerdi joins us to talk about his new book, Star Wars Encyclopedia of Starfighters and Other Vehicles! Follow Brandon Wainerdi Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com !  Follow TTM on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakerpod.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars Fans For Abortion Access" at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Let's jump in to the first four episodes of the latest volume of Star Wars Visions - featuring The Duel: Payback, The Song of Four Wings, The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope, and The Bounty Hunters.  Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off your first purchase at rsvlts.com!  Follow TTM on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakerpod.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Donate to "WHAT CHOICE? - Star Wars...

The Hunt for Ben Solo,, The Mandalorian Season 4, Boba Fett, Darth Bane, the first Knight of Ren, and so much more, shut down by Bob Iger.  The Ensh*ttification of Everything with Cory Doctorow:  Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy...

Adam Driver recently revealed that Disney shot down a Ben Solo film that he had developed with Steven Soderbergh. Ryan Key returns to the pod to rant about it with us. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find the finest garment...

NYCC 2025 brought some exciting Star Wars news and announcements, including an Ahmed Best-written Jar Jar Binks comic, a Star Wars Visions manga, a new novel about Rey's training with Leia, and more!! Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com ⁠...

Star Wars content might be a little thin right now, but there are so many projects on the horizon to be excited about. Let's talk about it with a little help from our Patrons. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find the finest g...

We learn how rediscovering a passion for Star Wars can change your path in life. The first in our series featuring members of Thank The Maker's vibrant and supportive Patreon community. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find the finest g...

The stoke is high! Mike and Jason break down the first trailer for the first theatrical Star Wars film in nearly 7 years! Easter Eggs abound in this short peek at "The Mandalorian and Grogu," and we'll do our best to catch them all. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Armor Party talks with Brendan Wayne, character performer of the helmeted Din Djarin of the Mandalorian. For 2 seasons of the Mandalorian and with appearances in The Book of Boba Fett, Brendan walks us through how his skills and training as a gunslinger inspired the costume and persona of the badass beneath the Beskar. Hear about his humble journey from fitting into a costume designed for a bigger...

We discuss how an interview Tony Gilroy gave might hold clues to future Star Wars content. Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RSVLTS ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow and message us on Instagram to get 20% off y...

Sharing the stoke as a Star Wars influencer. How being yourself leads to brand partnerships in an authentic way. Follow ⁠ Jake Holland Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RSVLTS ⁠⁠⁠ Follow and mess...

From KPop Demon Hunters, to Wednesday on Netflix, to the endless scroll of social media and YouTube, there's more content than ever for kids to watch. Where (if anywhere) does Star Wars fit into the media landscape for Gen Z and Gen Alpha? Plus! The cast for the upcoming film Star Wars STARFIGHTER has been announced, starring Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth, Matt Smith and more! Follow Justin Sonfield...

What does it take to plan your own Star Wars convention from scratch? Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rebel Scum Con Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RSVLTS ⁠ Follow TTM on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakerpod.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate...

Kayte Sabicer (Tippett Studio, TESTED) joins us to talk Star Wars VFX & Special effects, and Light & Magic Season 2! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kayte Sabicer Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠⁠ Get Thank the Maker merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ thankthemakermerch.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ RSVLTS Follow TTM on social me...

Ramey Chanadet of The Dad Batch joins us to talk everything San Diego Comic-Con 2025, including a Star Wars Family Feud! Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramey Chanadet Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠ Support Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠ Patreon ⁠⁠ Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠⁠rsvlts.com"⁠⁠⁠ ! Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on y...

George Lucas's first-ever Comic-Con appearance set records and captivated fans at San Diego Comic-Con 2025! Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠ ⁠ Support Thank the Maker on ⁠ Patreon ⁠ Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠⁠rsvlts.com"⁠⁠ ! Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your first purchase from RSVLTS Donate to "WHAT CHOI...

We loved the new Superman film. Could Star Wars learn a lesson about taking "grimdark" storytelling back to its original narrative of hope? Subscribe to Thank the Maker on ⁠ YouTube⁠ Support Thank the Maker on Patreon Find the finest garments and accessories in the galaxy at ⁠rsvlts.com"⁠ ! Share the show in your stories and tag us to receive a unique discount code on your first purchase from RSVL...