The Nerfherder Council: a Star Wars Show

We're 3 episodes deep in "The Mandalorian" now, and y'all won't stop bugging us to talk about it! Okay, you've got your wish. We recorded this before the third episode dropped, so here's our 2-episode review of the series thus far. TL;DL: We love it! --------- The Nerfherder Council on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerfherder-council/id1076137721?mt=2 The Nerfherder Counc...

Wanna know what we thought about the new trailers for "The Rise of Skywalker" and "The Mandalorian"? Of course you do. That's the whole reason we did this episode! Fill your earholes with our takes on the latest samples of Star Wars goodness! --------- The Nerfherder Council on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerfherder-council/id1076137721?mt=2 The Nerfherder Council on Sp...

On this episode, we discuss a wonky fan ranking of all the Star Wars movies to date. And by "wonky", we mean it! One of the listings isn't even a movie! It leads us to ponder where we'd rank each film, and what we now think of "The Force Awakens". --------- The Nerfherder Council on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerfherder-council/id1076137721?mt=2 The Nerfherder Council...

News broke last week that the mastermind in charge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Kevin Feige, would be developing a new Star Wars film! What does this mean for our beloved franchise? Are there larger implications to this announcement?? --------- The Nerfherder Council on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerfherder-council/id1076137721?mt=2 The Nerfherder Council on Spoti...

Ever wondered how Leia was able to save herself using the Force in "The Last Jedi"? "The Rise of Skywalker" may contain a flashback scene explaining it all. Now, this is only a rumor - so does it count as a spoiler? We discuss! --------- The Nerfherder Council on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerfherder-council/id1076137721?mt=2 The Nerfherder Council on Spotify Podcasts:...

A fan theory has caught fire recently in the Star Wars community, harkening back to "The Force Awakens" and possibly shedding light on the Emperor's presence in "The Rise of Skywalker". We chew through it! Check out the article on Star Wars News Net: https://www.starwarsnewsnet.com/2019/09/theory-how-charles-soules-darth-vader-series-sets-the-stage-for-the-emperors-triumphant-return-in-star-wars-t...

The news drought is over! This week alone saw major developments for "The Mandalorian", "The Rise of Skywalker", "Star Wars: Resistance", Battlefront II, and the announcement of a new Obi-Wan Kenobi series coming to Disney+ starring Ewan McGregor! With so much to unpack, we take this episode to react and break down all the juicy news. * Note: This was recorded on Wednesday, August 21 - so, just pr...

Weesa back! Our summer vacation is over, and we've got a few stories to tell. We also did some pondering during our time off. The big question we posited: what if Rogue One was a trilogy? As the best-received film of the Disney era, could more movies in this story have altered the fandom's take on their stewardship thus far? Sound off using the links below! --------- The Nerfherder Council on Appl...

Social media always provides a wealth of ridiculous fodder for reaction, including when Star Wars is involved. We try to take the high road, but sometimes, ya just gotta troll the trolls. Star Wars is bae and we're living our best life! Bet! ---------- The Nerfherder Council on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerfherder-council/id1076137721?mt=2 The Nerfherder Council on Sp...

It's been 100 episodes already, if you can believe it! If you can't, too bad! It's *still* been 100 episodes. We take a trip down memory lane and talk about the highs, the lows, and the loads of missteps along the way. There have been plenty of those! ---------- The Nerfherder Council on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nerfherder-council/id1076137721?mt=2 The Nerfherder Cou...

Vanity Fair published their "first look" article about "The Rise of Skywalker", and it's packed with photos and information. What did we really learn from it, though?? Let's dig in and see what takeaways are there! P.S. - We put chapters and photos in this episode for you! Look at them! Make our effort worthwhile!! Read the Vanity Fair article here: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/05/sta...

Hey-yo, Herders! We've seen the end of an 11-year saga in "Avengers: Endgame" and it was absolutely *incredible*. Credit where it's due, but it's got us looking ahead to "The Rise of Skywalker" and wondering: can Lucasfilm's finale to the Skywalker Saga deliver like "Endgame" did? Warning: "Avengers: Endgame" spoilers ahead! ---------- The Nerfherder Council on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple...

Alright, we've held off as long as we could. It's time to discuss the biggest news from Celebration Chicago: The Rise of Skywalker teaser trailer! There's a lot to unpack. What do we know? Do we know things? Let's find out! For our "immediate" reaction, check out our day-of episode on Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/nhcpodcast/episode-9-nerfherder-after-hours ---------- The Nerfherder Coun...

Star Wars Celebration Chicago has come and gone, and we were there for all of it! Join us on this extended episode as we recount our personal experiences and a bit of the news that came out of the massive event. Never attended a Celebration? We give you the boots-on-the-ground perspective - and there are definitely a few side quests involved. Hey, what do you want?? It's JT and AJ on the road! P.S...

The time has finally arrived: it's Star Wars Celebration week! On this episode, our friend John from the Blockade Runner Podcast joins us to look over the schedule of events and what to expect at the 5-day extravaganza. We've got news, travel stories, panel discussions and more! Get pumped for the biggest Celebration ever with us! ---------- The Nerfherder Council on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes...

Hey Herders! Leading up to Episode IX, we know almost *nothing* about the movie - except that it has a GIANT job ahead of it. We bust out our speculation hats (yes, those are totally real things and not a hacky awkward bit of literary phrasing) and try to figure out where this film is headed. It's not just the end of the sequel trilogy, but the entire Skywalker saga! How can one film possibly hand...

This week continues our discussion with Kenn Bell, documentarian and Star Wars superfan, about all things Star Wars! This time around, we cover the Disney era of storytelling and take a look at how this modern era compares to the originals. Does Rey pander to social pressure? Do Jyn, Cassian, and the "Solo" crew stack up to the original foursome of Han, Leia, Luke, and Chewbacca? We discuss this a...

What do you get when 3 idiots and a superfan get microphones in front of them? A 2-part conversation spanning the entire history of Star Wars, that's what! We talk to documentarian Kenn Bell, who's been a fan from the very beginning. Since you're all smart, cultured folks, we know you'll want to check out Kenn's rescue dog documentary: Second Chance Dogs. Check it out on YouTube in its entirety! h...

Welcome back to Part Two of our fan feedback extravaganza, Nerfherders! Picking right up where we left off (literally), we respond to one of our favorite trolls. Buckle up and get ready to find out all the things you *missed* in "The Force Awakens" and "The Last Jedi", stupid. ::eye_roll:: We love you, West World!! --------- SUPPORT US - Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/NHCPodcast - Merch: http:...

Hello there, Herders! We've gotten some choice comments and feedback recently, so we decided to turn over the spotlight and put them on the air. You've got plenty to say! So much so, in fact, that we had to break this conversation into 2 episodes. This is your show. Enjoy! Remember to hit the links below to send in your feedback; you just might hear it on a future episode! ---------- The Nerfherde...

Welcome back, Herder faithful! The sequel trilogy is bad! It's rushed! It's just one more sign that Disney is ruining Star Wars. That's what Screen Rant would have you believe, anyway. Us? We're not so sure. Joining us in defense of our favorite franchise this time is a man who needs no introduction. Here's the article that inspired this episode: https://screenrant.com/disney-star-wars-sequel-tril...

Happy New Year, fellow Herders! A new comic has us ruminating about the true nature of the Force and who got it right all along. You know we're softies for the the prequels, and here's more evidence as to why: Qui-Gon Jinn is the smartest Jedi we've ever seen! The "age of Republic" comic sheds new light on his interpretation of the Force and the role of the Jedi in service to it. As it turns out,...

Happy holidays, Nerfherders! Jon isn't feeling too jolly this season. He keeps reading rumors about next year's Star Wars installment and getting really upset. He's red in the face and his belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly, but he's no St. Nick! Join us as JT takes on JJ over the fate of the final installment in the Skywalker saga - and have a safe and happy Life Day, everyone! ---------- The...

We had a show, we really did! It was part 2 of our conversation about the Disney+ streaming service, and hoo boy, it was good! But you're getting this show instead. Deal with it. Moving on... Despite a total lack of official information about the next Star Wars movie - or maybe *because* of it - the internet is awash in rumors about Episode IX. Is Luke alive? What color is Rey's lightsaber?? Who i...

Disney's upcoming streaming service - now officially called Disney+ - continues to make headlines. During an earnings call earlier this month, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced a *second* Star Wars series is coming to service! Fans of "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" should be happy with this one: Cassian Andor is getting his own series, and Diego Luna is set to reprise his role as the titular character...