The Resistance Broadcast: Star Wars Podcast

On this episode we discuss the State of Star Wars, summer edition. It is our version of the State of the Union where we talk about where the franchise stands right now. We are never sure where these discussions are going as we have no plans going in, but they always find an interesting road to take us down. We left the conversation feeling really good and excited about the future, and we hope you...

Qi'ra has made her first appearance in Star Wars since Solo, in a comic that takes place nearly 15 years after the events of the movie. Our takes on that situation plus the latest on Patty Jenkins Rogue Squadron movie, and a chat about Star Wars Celebration! The Resistance base is open to all, so spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Please be sure to subscribe free to the show...

John Boyega will be back in future Star Wars movies, at least we think so, and being that Finn was developing Force powers in The Rise of Skywalker, we discuss the potential of Jedi Finn in the next batch of Star Wars films tied to the episodic saga. We also discuss several topics in our segment Will of the Force like - Will they ever do a "What If" series for Star Wars like they're doing for Marv...

Disney CEO Bob Chapek accidentally said Han Solo when talking about upcoming Star Wars Disney Plus shows. Did he just simply misspeak or reveal something? We also talk about Zack Snyder's pitch to Lucasfilm for a standalone Star Wars movie, the latest Andor set photos, and we reveal new updates to our Patreon page!  The Resistance base is open to all, so spread the word about our Star Wars podcast...

Dave Filoni is an Executive Creative Director at Lucasfilm now, and we all just found out about it. We talk about the impact this has, and what it tells us about the future of Star Wars storytelling. We also touch on John Boyega's brief comments about coming back, what The Book of Boba Fett crew gear tells us about the show, and future shows that are booming while others are busting.  The Resistan...

Here is the audio feed of our live show on #MakeSolo2Happen Day where we celebrate a fun day celebrating our love for 'Solo' with fans across the globe, as the movement went viral on social media once again. Join us as we celebrate the day and we even had a surprise live chat pop in by a VERY tall surprise guest!

On this episode we discuss the theme/trope of found family in Star Wars. We go through the franchise's history and talk about different examples and how important that theme is to Star Wars storytelling and its fans. We also tackle several questions in our segment Will of the Force like,  will we lose any of the members of clone force 99 aka The Bad Batch this season? And we bring back an old segm...

Kevin Feige has debunked any rumors that he is secretly runnings projects for Lucasfilm, and now Disney executives have come out to say he has no ambition of doing so in the future. Will that end the rumors? We talk about that and speculate on the latest Obi-Wan Kenobi series bits, Andor's on-location productions, and we discuss the updates to next year's Star Wars Celebration including answering...

What if Solo: A Star Wars Story was originally a Disney Plus series? We have some fun breaking up the movie into segmented Disney Plus episodes in our discussion. We also tackle several topics in our segment Will of the Force like,  what is one thing you would change about one piece of Star Wars content? And, if you met Harrison Ford out in the wild, what is one thing you would ask him? That and m...

Join us as we compare the production style and scale of Star Wars: Andor to The Mandalorian and Obi-Wan Kenobi. We also review the critical and fan response to The Bad Batch and give our thoughts on the series after the first two episodes, and check in on the latest in Star Wars books and comics.   The Resistance base is open to all, so spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Plea...

The Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus series will be loaded with nostalgia, but where is that fine line to walk when using it? That is our main discussion on this episode. We also answer several questions in our segment Will of the Force like - Will Hera Syndulla appear on screen in Star Wars: Andor? We close out the show by featuring the best of your tweets in Resistance Transmissions!  The Resistance b...

On this episode we talk about the latest news about the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series, including a set leak that reveals a familiar home. We also dive into Star Wars video game rumors, debate theme park ride spoiler-etiquette, and have fun trying to predict what will be revealed/announced on Star Wars Day, May the Fourth!  The Resistance base is open to all, so spread the word about our Star Wars...

On this episode we list the 12 best Star Wars characters to only appear in one movie. We also answer several questions in our segment Will of the Force like -Will we ever get to see the Iconic Throne Room of the Sundari Royal Palace of Mandalore in The Mandalorian? We close out the show by featuring the best of your tweets in Resistance Transmissions!  The Resistance base is open to all, so spread...

On this episode we speculate on the type of role Maya Erskine will play in Obi-Wan Kenobi, give our takes on the rumor about Wookiees showing up in The Mandalorian, and talk about Stellan Skarsgård's recent comments about joining the Andor series. We also touch on the new Thrawn book, unused ideas from The Rise of Skywalker, and try something new at the end of the show.  The Resistance base is ope...

On this episode we interview the  brilliant composer of Solo: A Star Wars Story, John Powell. We talk about his career, working with John Williams on tracks for Solo, and dive into the inspirations, approaches, and techniques that went into him making one of the best Star Wars scores in recent memory. Music is the lifeblood of Star Wars, and this interview will shed light on how true that fact is....

On this episode we speculate on whether Orson Krennic could be in Star Wars: Andor, get mighty curious about this new "real" Disney Parks lightsaber, reflect on Domnhall Gleeson's recent look back on The Rise of Skywalker, talk The Bad Batch, and more. We also answer your submitted questions in #AskTheResistance including if we think we'll see Rex's death in the Ahsoka Disney Plus series. The Resi...

On this episode we discuss the character Kylo Ren. We are now six years removed from the first time we met the fallen son of Han Solo and Leia Organa. So looking back, how does he stack up in the legacy of Star Wars villains? Our friend Adam Witt joins us for that discussion and more, including our segment One With the Force where we answer questions like - What is the one Star Wars movie you woul...

On this episode we discuss the Obi Wan Kenobi series set video leak, the recent official media hints of Qui-Gon Jinn's return, and the conflicting unofficial news reports about Thrawn, Ezra, and more character that are inevitably heading to live-action Star Wars! Stephen Ellis from BSR fills in for James this week to help us tackle all of the madness.  The Resistance base is open to all, so spread...

On this episode we speculate on the Empire's presence in the Obi-Wan Kenobi series beyond Darth Vader. We also answer questions in our segment Will of the Force like - Will Anakin's lightsaber be ignited in the Kenobi series and will Obi-Wan use it? We close things out by featuring your tweets in #ResistanceTransmissions. The Resistance base is open to all, so spread the word about our Star Wars p...

On this episode we discuss the cast of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, including the return of Owen and Beru, which means we are definitely getting a 10-year-old Luke Skywalker in the series. We also talk about Jar Jar not returning, The Bad Batch trailer, and Erin Kellyman's hopes to once again play Enfys Nest if Lucasfilm decides to #MakeSolo2Happen. And as always we answer your questions in #AskTheR...

On this episode we speculate on what Obi-Wan Kenobi we're going to get in the upcoming Disney Plus series, as Ewan McGregor has acknowledged he needs to work his way closer to the Alec Guinness version of the character as the timeline for his series is much closer to Guinness's Kenobi timeframe. We also bring back our segment One With the Force where we answer questions like - Many fans want to se...

On this episode we discuss Kevin Feige confirming once again that he is not secretly running things behind the scenes at Lucasfilm, and give our takes on why this rumor seems to keep popping up. We also talk about the future of Star Wars visual effects as the content calendar will be expanding, and how the Acolyte series didn't disrupt anything from a storytelling perspective with The High Republi...

On this episode we have an open discussion on the State of Star Wars, Spring 2021 edition. We give our takes on how we view the franchise right now and where its headed, including enjoying the journey to Obi-Wan Kenobi because it will be here and gone before we know it. We also discuss several other topics in our segment Will of the Force like – Will Lucasfilm announce a new Star Wars show or movi...

On this episode we wonder whether Mena Massoud is teasing on Instagram that he is going to play Ezra Bridger in live-action or if he heard the rumors and is having some good old fashion fun trolling. We also learn a bit about the production designer for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, who served as the art director for The Last Jedi, and put some perspective on production deadlines using old Star Wars...

On this episode we take an in-depth and fun look back on the entire Tatooine segment of Return of the Jedi at Jabba's palace and the sarlaac pit. We also tackle several other topics in our segment Will of the Force like - Will Obi Wan visit Dagobah in the Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus series? We close things out with your tweets in Resistance Transmissions. The Resistance base is open to all, so spre...