The Purrgil Pod

Hunter is taking a quick break this week, so Jessica is joined by the man behind the curtain—The Purrgil Pod's very own editor, Darryl! Darryl wastes absolutely no time coming in hot with a controversial take: Maul: Shadow Lord is the greatest Star Wars show ever made (sorry, Andor fans). The Empire has officially locked down Janix, and a very freckled Lieutenant Blake is here to ruin everyone...

Hunter and Jessica are back to dissect the incredibly dark—literally, turn up your screen contrast—events of Maul: Shadow Lord . Maul is putting on his best "sage advisor" act, hosting a creepy tea ceremony and trying to recruit Devon by bonding over their shared trauma of murdered families and Republic betrayal. Devon isn't having it, utilizing Obi-Wan’s signature backflip to escape...

Hunter and Jessica are diving straight into the gorgeous, neon-soaked, Blade Runner -esque underworld of Janix for the two-part premiere of Maul: Shadow Lord . Everyone’s favorite half-a-Sith is back, proving that surviving being sliced in two just requires a little magical Zabrack stubbornness—and Sam Witwer's incredible voice acting. The hosts break down a surprisingly brutal opening heist,...

Hunter and Jessica have finally reached the end of the road with the Andor Season 2 finale, and it’s a straight shot right into the events of Rogue One . The hosts break down the claustrophobic Coruscant rescue where a spectacularly lethal K-2SO helps create the ultimate "ISB sandwich," putting a permanent "hurt" on Officer Heurt. Meanwhile, Major Partagaz realizes his tyrannic...

Hunter and Jessica are back to break down the penultimate episode of Andor Season 2, and the tables have officially turned! It's a bad day to be Dedra Meero. The hosts revel in her spectacular fall from grace as she finds herself strapped to an interrogation chair, getting threatened by Director Krennic and a rather intimidating drill. Hunter and Jessica debate if Dedra has essentially become...

Hunter and Jessica are back to break down the intense pressure of Andor Season 2, Episode 10, "Make it Stop" . The timeline has officially jumped to one year before the Battle of Yavin, and poor double-agent Lonnie is absolutely "shook". After being buttered up by a surprisingly gentle Luthen on a very public Coruscant park bench, Lonnie finally delivers the ultimate Rogue One...

Hunter and Jessica are back to break down what might be the most stressful 24 hours in galactic history. In this episode, the political, militaristic, and underworld factions of the rebellion are finally colliding, and Mon Mothma is officially done playing the polite politician. The hosts dissect her epic, bridge-burning Senate speech where she bravely drops the "M" word—Monster—on Emper...

Hunter and Jessica are back to discuss the absolute emotional devastation that was Andor Season 2, Episode 8, "Who Are You?". It’s the end of the line for everyone’s favorite stalker. The hosts break down Syril Karn’s final, crushing moments—where getting punched in the face by Cassian Andor hurts less than realizing your arch-nemesis doesn't even know your name. Talk about an identi...

Episode Overview: Andor Season 2, Episode 7 – "The Messenger" Happy New Year, 2026! Hunter and Jessica are finally back to break down the calm before the storm in Andor Season 2, Episode 7, "The Messenger". In this episode, the Empire is busy staging false flag operations, and Dedra Meero is choking on her ambitions while trying to keep Syril Karn in line. Jessica has some choi...

The Purrgil Pod: Calibrate Your Enthusiasm (and Your Cough Medicine) Welcome back to  The Purrgil Pod , where hosts Jessica and Hunter are battling colds and exhaustion to recap a  very tension-filled  episode! It was a  festive evening  indeed, where the ISB looked fantastic in their dress whites (don't get us started on  Krennic and his little sash — oh, hot! ). We debate why  Mon Mothma&#39...

Jessica and Hunter of The Purrgil Pod dive deep into an episode filled with dubious spycraft, ruthless ambition, and highly questionable romance. The hosts tackle the questionable logic behind Cassian Andor’s new cover identity as "Varian Skye," a tailor who apparently believes a fancy jacket is enough to bypass galactic facial recognition. Listen as they break down how Syril Karn, convi...

Prepare to be intrigued by the discussion of candy-filled spiders from Gorman, complete with notes inside the wrapper, and wonder aloud what kind of candy Syril actually eats from them! The hosts unpack the episode's overwhelmingly depressing tone , from Bix's harrowing trauma (including her sleepwalking and picking up a weapon), to Cassian's heavy emotional baggage and fierce determin...

Get ready, Padawans, because the time has come to Execute Order 66! This isn't just any episode of the Purrgil Pod, it's the special Episode 66, and hosts Jessica and Hunter are joined by their absolutely amazing editor, Darryl ! This epic installment is all about "Tales of the Underworld" , diving deep into the backstories of two fan-favorite characters: Asajj Ventress and Cad B...

Get ready for a "heavy" and anxiety-inducing ride on the Purrgil Pod as Hunter and Jessica dive into an episode where everyone is "running out of time". •First up, Cassian's bizarrely hotwiring a TIE fighter on the "Farm Planet" (Mina Rau)—not to fly, but for communications. Predictably, things go sideways fast with an Imperial crackdown and tragic ends. •Meanwhil...

Buckle up, rebels! This week, we're diving headfirst into  Andor  Season 2's "Sagrona Teema Solom," and we explore  Andor 's gritty realism. Think muddy Yavin 4 survival tips (got any moldy meal bars?), Imperial audits hitting a little too close to home (thanks, Tony Gilroy!), and an unsettling lieutenant trying to hit on Bix. But don't worry, there's also space rock-...

Ready for a Star Wars Deep Dive? Jessica and Hunter of the  Purrgil Pod  are back with their latest episode, taking a laser-focused look at  Andor Season 2, Episode 1, "One Year Later" ! If the initial three-episodes-a-week release left you feeling overwhelmed, this is your chance to catch up and uncover every detail you might have missed by revisiting it one episode at a time. In this ...

Welcome back to the podcast that dares to dive deep into the galaxy far, far away... sometimes with the help of a palette cleanser! This is The Purrgil Pod, where hosts Jessica and Hunter bravely face the intensity of Andor . This wasn't your average, cutesy Star Wars adventure trying to sell you dolls; this was heavy, adult storytelling! From Syril's unraveling to Luthen's dramatic co...

Happy May the 4th!  Join Jessica and Hunter for a special episode of the  Perle Pod  as they dive deep into the latest Star Wars adventures. Get ready for a rapid-fire, in-depth look at  Andor  episodes 4, 5, and 6, hailed by some as the  best Star Wars show ever! Jump right in as they celebrate May the 4th with discussions ranging from Lego sets and luxury jewelry to the unique experience of seei...

Strap in,  Purrgil Pod  listeners! Join your captains,  Jessica and Hunter , as they dive headfirst into the first three explosive episodes of the new Star Wars hit series,  Andor ! Get hyped for their  unfiltered reactions  as they unpack the mind-blowing  world-building  on display. From the jaw-droppingly elaborate  Chandrilan wedding customs and incredible fashion  to the gritty, lived-in stre...

This is the stuff that dreams are made of! Hunter and Jessica made a pilgrimage to Rancho Obi-Wan in Petaluma, CA. After watching from afar for so long, we finally made it. It was amazing, wonderful, interesting, overwhelming and an overall incredible experience. Worth a Saturday trip for sure! If you've read this far and you've never been, I'd plan a trip immediately!

Some where along the lines we forgot to post this - so if you're holding your breath for our #7 review, you're in luck!

In this episode of The Purrgil Pod , Jessica and Hunter are back to dissect Episode Six of Skeleton Crew. Buckle up, because this episode is a wild ride through a junkyard planet, complete with terrifying trash creatures and some serious character development for the young Jedi. ●They'll ponder KB's robot-like enhancements (is she more cyborg than human?) and how they might be affecting her friend...

The Purrgil Pod Discusses Skeleton Crew Join Hunter and Jessica as they dive into the first two episodes of the new Disney+ series  Skeleton Crew !  Hunter is ready to catch all the Easter eggs, while Jessica admits she wasn't immediately sold on the show.  Together, they analyze the pilot episodes, comparing the characters and plot to classic '80s movies like  The Goonies ,  E.T. , and  Flight of...

Well, here we are at the end of The Acolyte. It was a heck of a ride but aren't we right back right where we started, with the twins swapping place, minus a truck load of Jedi and add in a Senate review? It was a strange path to get here and I'm sorry we didn't get to spend more time with the Jedi we lost. Indara, Kelnacca, Torbin, Sol, Yord, Jecki.... I will miss them.

Who is the Acolyte? Darryl, our amazing editor, has a HOT TAKE on just who he thinks is the Acolyte and I must say, it is plausable. With all the "captain obvious" writing so far, to pull a fast one would be the best redemption. Hunter and Jessica sit down to discuss this episode, and a few other Star Wars related things along the way. Just remember, it all goes back to Purrgils!