The Blockade Runner Star Wars Podcast

This week's show kicks off with some chat about our recent Star Wars purchases and the latest High Republic announcements before we dig into J.J. Abrams's reflection on the process of writing the sequel trilogy and our look at Bad Batch episode #5, "Rampage." Episode Links: Star Wars: The High Republic: Trail Of Shadows Headed to Marvel Comics First Look at Star Wars: The High Repu...

We spend the first 15 minutes of the show discussing the nebulous connections between Blink 182 (a band we love) and Star Wars before discussing Dave Filoni's (not) new role at LFL, the status of Rangers of the New Republic, and the fourth episode of The Bad Batch. Episode Links Dave Filoni’s New Job Isn’t Actually New Rangers of the New Republic No Longer In Active Development Show Links Emai...

Friend of the show Dave Hackerson ( @NorskAkiruno ) joins us from Japan to discuss Bad Batch episodes 2 and 3, "Cut and Run" and "Replacements." Episode Links: Dave's Twitter Dave's Blog Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Big episode this week touching on Hasbro news, Galaxy's Edge updates, and new Star Wars Day content on Disney+. We conclude the show with first reactions to The Bad Batch . Episode Links: Hasbro Toys to Get More Expensive as Costs Surge How Disney Cruise Line’s “ Star Wars : Hyperspace Lounge” Will Take Fans Around the Galaxy “You Are Truly On Board a Ship”: Inside Star Wars : Galactic Starcru...

This episode we tackle all of the recent Star Wars toys, comics, and *stamps* news before responding to a message about the Gendy Clone Wars from friend of the show @NorskAkiruno . Episode Links Clone Wars Black Series Figures Announced for Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Line Hasbro Fan Fest Star Wars Reveals New Bad Batch Poster and Emoji Droid-Themed Star Wars Stamps Releasing for May the 4th War of...

Brandon from the excellent Talking Bay 94 podcast joins us to celebrate the Clone Wars Micro-Series's arrival on Disney+. We talk about the history of the show, our appreciation for the vision and aesthetic of the series, and favorite moments from both volumes. Plus we hatch a plan to develop Himbo Kit Fisto cosplay for Celebration 2022. Episode Links: Talking Bay 94 Star Wars - Clone Wars - B...

After taking a week off, we catch up on all of the recent Star Wars news including the Kenobi cast announcement, Bad Batch trailer, Vintage Star Wars on Disney+, and books and games announcements. Episode Links: Obi-Wan Series to Begin Production in April, Cast Revealed Bad Batch Trailer Released The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem Revealed The Star Wars Vintage Collection Has Arrived on Disney...

This week's episode opens with a look at the recently announced legacy content coming to Disney+, new Black Series figures, and Marvel's contributions to Pride Month. We then spend the rest of the episode discussing Attack of the Clone's deleted scenes and reveal our lack of Sifo Dyas expertise. Episode Links: Ewoks TV Movies, Boba Fett Holiday Special Debut Finally Coming to Disney+ F...

We return after a week off to catch up on Disney+ news, Mandalorian books being canceled, a few insights into the process of making the sequel trilogy, and a quick High Republic comics update. Episode Links: Disney+ Tops 100 Million Subscribers , Targeting 100+ New Titles Per Year Disney’s CEO Addresses Gina Carano Firing and Offers Confidence in Kathleen Kennedy Adam Christopher Del Rey Mandalori...

Much Star Wars video game talk on this episode as we cover the Republic Commando and Star Wars Pinball VR announcements as well as Ryan's decision to buy a $5 copy of The New Droid Army for Game Boy Advance. We also talk the Bad Batch and respond to a great listener message on the tempation of the dark side in The High Republic. Episode Links: The Bad Batch Will Come To Disney+ on May the 4th...

Ryan and John discuss the Star Wars Hunters announcement, an update on Rian Johnson's future Star Wars films, LFL's clarification that Cara Dune will not be recast, and E.K. Johnston's upcoming Padme book Queen's Hope. Episode Links: Star Wars Hunters Announced for Switch, iOS, and Android Craig Derrick Tweet Rian Johnson’s Trilogy “Still On” LFL Not Planning to Recast Cara Dune Qu...

Ryan and John spend the first chunk of this week's episode addressing the Gina Carano situation before talking Star Wars Insider, a rumored Nintendo Switch Republic Commando release, and finally some spoiler-free discussion of last week's High Republic comics releases. Episode Links: 'The Mandalorian' Star Gina Carano Fired Amid Social Media Controversy As Star Wars Insider Hits 20...

This week's episode is a little shorter (at least for us). We cover The Mandalorian's Golden Globes nomination before chatting about some recent toy acquistions, the Star Wars Rebels premier episode, and a quick preview of the new YA High Republic novel Into the Dark. Episode Links: The Mandalorian Receives Golden Globe Nominations For Best TV Drama Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcas...

This week's show features a look at the debut episode of The High Republic Show and Hasbro's recent Fan Friday announcements. We also couldn't help getting into our thoughts re: Hasbro pricing, distribution, and whether or not toys will ever be big with kids again. Episode Links: Episode 1 of The High Republic Show A New Jedi Revealed and More from Star Wars: The High Republic Show Kry...

We open episode #169 with an assessment and denunciation of the harassment Krystina Arielle faced online last week before spending the rest of the show covering a few small news stories, our (spoiler-filled) thoughts on Light of the Jedi and A Test of Courage , and some listener feedback on the state of the High Republic in Japan from @norskakurino . Episode Links: LFL stands with Krystina Arielle...

Lucasfilm Games was reborn this week and Ryan and John discuss that news as well as the Indiana Jones and Star Wars games they've just revealed. We then spend some time discussing the genres and studios we'd like to see them work with as well as Star Wars games we'd love to see rereleased on modern platforms. Episode Links: Lucasfilm Games Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames announce I...

Ryan and John discuss the new announcements coming out of the High Republic live stream and the sales successes from the initiative's launch before sharing our spoiler-free, then (lightly) spoiler-full impressions of The Great Jedi Rescue and the first third of Light of the Jedi. Episode Notes: Star Wars: The High Republic : New Trailer Revealed and More  Marvel's Star Wars: The High Repub...

We're just days away from the launch of a new era in Star Wars publishing, The High Republic. Ryan and John preview the first wave of books and comics releasing this week as well as look forward to what's to follow for this new period in the Star Wars timeline. Episode Links: EVERY STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC BOOK AND COMIC SERIES (SO FAR) STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC LIVESTREAM EVENT COM...

This episode is devoted to wrapping up our coverage of all things Mandalorian (for the time being) including the Book of Boba Fett announcement, Phil Szostak's The Art of The Mandalorian book, the season two Disney Gallery installment, our favorite "leaked" episode titles and Mando Mondays t-shirts, and great message from D. Hackerson re: Bo Katan, Din, and the dark saber. Episode Link...

Original Blockade Runners Kevin and Dan join Ryan and John for this huge episode covering the mind-blowing season (series?) finale of The Mandalorian. This episode felt like a hugely important moment for the show and for Star Wars in general and we spend close to three hours covering every aspect of its triumphant surprises and implications for the future of the Star Wars galaxy.  Show Links: Emai...

We're back for the second time in like 36 hours to discuss Mandalorian Ch. 15 "The Believer." We discuss Rick Famiyuwa's brilliant writing and direction, Bill Burr's fantastic performance, Din's resolute willingness to do whatever it takes to find Grogu, and what may be on the horizon for the show's characters, including Boba Fett. Episode Links: Ian Thompson on Twitter...

So, so many Star Wars projects announced today and, per usual, we couldn't help but talk about them for a very long time. We're excited. Episode Links: https://www.starwars.com/news/future-lucasfilm-projects-revealed Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John dive deep into "The Tragedy" and discuss the episode's returning characters, intense action, and those darktroopers! We conclude the episode with @NorskAkiruno 's insightful take on Mando Ch. 13. Episode Links: Dave Hackerson (@NorskAkiruno) Twitter Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouT...

Mando Ch. 13, "The Jedi," is a massively important episode for the series and for the larger Star Wars galaxy. We dig into its implications for the Mando and the Child, Ahsoka, the future of the series, and the future of Star Wars storytelling going forward. Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John somehow again spend two hours discussing a 40 minute episode of television...but it's a pretty good conversation! We discuss the impossible cuteness of The Child, the contrast between the not great real life Gina Carrano and the actually great on screen Cara Dune, what exactly is "the way," and even strand-casts (whatever those are).  Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpod...