The Droids You're Looking For: A Star Wars Podcast

As we creep closer to Episode IX we check back in with Ryan on his expectations regarding the final film in the Skywalker Saga. Plus, Galaxy’s Edge is ready to serve all of the drinks at the Cantina and hopefully to Droids as well! Plus, how many times are you watching Solo this weekend? 

The cast of Episode IX just keeps growing for JJ Abrams with Matt Smith & Dominic Monaghan joining the already talented group. Will they be playing similar roles to some of their previous work or will they fit seamlessly into the Star Wars universe.  Plus, jackets, theories and Galaxy's Edge news as Chris, Sam and Mike discuss the ever changing expectations for Episode IX.

This week the Droids discuss the first trailer for the animated series The Resistance which debuts in a few shorts weeks. Plus, we offer a few thoughts on Kelly Marie Tran's beautiful piece in the New York Times, if you haven't read it find it here.  Download now and send us your thoughts on Twitter (@droidspod, Facebook (@thedroidspodcast) or even via email (droidspod@gmail.com). Plus leave us a...

The Droids are back with another edition of the pod addressing some of the latest developments in the expanding Star Wars Universe. Mark Hamill is taking his old stoic act to another property on the history channel, Jon Favreau's Star Wars TV show has a $100 million dollar budget for season one, and Ewan McGregor cant avoid the Obi Wan Film talk we all so desperately want to be true. 

Join the Droids in a discussion about George Lucas' involvement in Episode IX. Did JJ bring Lucas in to give his thoughts on how the Skywalker Saga should end? Why hasn't George made more of the films he always intended after the purchase of Lucasfilm.  Plus, updates on the Clone Wars rewatch, KOTOR replay and Sam's thoughts on Finn's vest shown in JJ's first photo from the set of Episode IX. 

Production has begun for the final chapter in the Skywalker Saga! JJ Abrams and crew began rolling cameras on August 1st and prior to that announced the cast for Episode IX. A few surprises included Mark Hamill returning, new cast members like Keri Russell, and in the biggest news of the announcement, Carrie Fisher will portray Princess Leia once more. Unused footage from The Force Awakens will he...

Death Star Alert worthy news this week as The Clone Wars will return for one final season on the new Disney streaming service announced for next year. The unexpected announcement offers a conclusion to the long running series and encourages a few of the Droids to catch up on the high acclaimed show from creator Dave Filoni.

You've seen him as a series regular on FOX's Lethal Weapon, playing the LAPD Medical Examiner, Scorsese. Guest and all-around (nerd) extraordinaire, Johnathan Fernandez joins the Droids. We talk about his introduction to Star Wars through The Muppet Babies, an epic Yoda bet, his upcoming short film, Lillian, and more! And if you happen to be at San Diego Comic Con this weekend, you can catch Johna...

The Droids joined by comedians Allie Kokesh (@MissionToZyxx, AudioBoom, UCB) and Sarah Burton (@notrubharass, BuzzFeed, UCB) discuss the latest in the Star Wars Universe-- Keri Russell and JJ Abrams reuniting, Billy Dee Williams reprising his role as Lando for Episode IX and more. Disclaimer! This one contains some adult conversations, jokes, and topics so if you listen with the family, you may wa...

This week the Droids are joined by Johnna Scrabis for a non-Star Wars obsessive's point of view on Solo: A Star Wars Story. Plus, what is happening with the stand along films, are they still being made or has Lucasfilm put them on an indefinite hold. Follow Johnna on Twitter! @johnnascrabis

On this edition of the the Droid's pod, we introduce our first in a series of guest over the summer. We chat with comedian, producer, and die-hard Star Wars fan, Tim Barnes (@TimBarnes451). We go in-depth with Tim's take on Solo and delve into his ultimate vision for what The Last Jedi should have been. Let's just say-- it's pretty rad. Download now and send us your thoughts on Twitter (@droidspod...

The Droids return for a few more thoughts on Star Wars fandom at large as Sam weighs in with his perspective. Plus, we discuss John Boyega adding his voice to the news and what are the best ways forward to improve online Star Wars discourse.  We also discuss the latest video games news out of E3 that includes Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order. What will this new single player game from Respawn & EA...

Following the recent news that Last Jedi actress Kelly Marie Tran shut down her Instagram due to harassment from a small but vocal group of purported Star Wars fans, the Droid Heads address the franchise's fandom. 

The reactions have been vast and varied to Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Droid Heads return to breakdown the tenth film in the endlessly expanding Star Wars universe. Following an underperforming Box Office, the group analyzes why Solo missed the mark financially and what that will mean for the future of stand alone films. Plus, a full breakdown of the structure and writing of Solo with the wide...

The Droid Heads react to Solo: A Star Wars Story in this instant reaction podcast recorded just after the Thursday night screening.  Join us for a spoiler-laden edition of the show recorded live in a New Jersey mall following the first viewing of a Star Wars movie we have all done together.  Let us know your thoughts on the movie as we will return with an in-depth reaction in our next podcast. 

After a tumultuous production, Solo: A Star Wars Story is finally set to make its debut in theaters. The Droid Heads get out their last thoughts before seeing the movie on Thursday night as we prepare ourselves for the second stand alone Star Wars film from Lucasfilm. Join us for the discussion of the Variety cover story about the film, our ever-changing expectations as well as a few tangents alon...

With a little over a week till the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story the early reactions are rolling in and we have our first thoughts on the critical response. This is a no spoilers podcast about the overall perspective on the film from the early screenings, so fear not about any details of the story being discussed.

Solo: A Star Wars Story is creeping up on us and new footage has been revealed in the form of multiple clips as part of the marketing campaign. Check in on our ever-changing Alden perceptions as well as what is the deal with the holochess moves always being the same?

The release of Solo: A Star Wars Story is imminent and Lucasfilm has continued to wet our appetites with a behind the scenes featurette divulging all of the quotes marketing would allow. Tune in for our reaction to the new footage as well as Ron Howard's generic, somewhat uninformed comments about the character and galaxy of the film. Plus, the Droid Heads venture out of the Star Wars universe to...

"I've got a really good feeling about this!" The latest trailer for Solo: A Star Wars Story flips the script on a classic quote and it also sums up our growing affinity for a movie the Droid Heads were apprehensive about until now.  Tune in for all of our reactions to the trailer including Alden analysis, Emilia Clarke's presence as a guide for young Solo and Donald Glover owning every moment. Plu...

We are under two months from the release of Solo: A Star Wars Story and the marketing ramp up has led to the reveal of sets, creatures and oddly specific character names. Join us for our thoughts on the latest bits of news from the Galaxy Far, Far Away as well as more analysis of The Last Jedi which has only deepened with repeat viewings. 

This week we discuss the anonymous actor from the set of Solo:A Star Wars Story who gave some insights into the turnover from Lord & Miller to Ron Howard as well as the acting coach hired for Alden Ehrenreich. Take it all with a grain of salt but Star Wars new is Star Wars News.

The Last Jedi has arrived for endless home viewings and this week the Droids discuss the most special of special features, the making of documentary The Director and The Jedi. Unlike many making of documentaries of the past this gives you a more authentic view of the process of creating one of the biggest films in the history of cinema.

Jon Favreau is creating a Star Wars series? Favreau? Which Favreau?  Breaking news strikes again and the Droids weigh in with their takes on another straight forward hire by Lucasfilm. Tune in for thoughts on his filmography to date, stories of Favreau meetings past from Ryan as well as what he has done well in previous projects that could fit in the universe of Star Wars.

The news just keeps on breaking in the Star Wars cinematic universe! This week Chris, Ryan, Mike and Sam react to the announcement that Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will be creating a SERIES of Star Wars films and where they might take this ever-expanding universe. Plus, we announce the winner of our poster contest as well as answer some email. Download now and send us...