The Star Wars Report

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the eighth episode of  Star Wars: The Bad Batch ,   “Reunion.” The Batch find themselves cornered on treacherous terrain. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like  The Clone Wars  an...

There are several instances where potential Jedi are initially told “no” by the masters- this week we look at several of those key scenes! From TPM when the Council refuses to train Anakin, to Yoda’s reluctance to train Luke in TESB, and finally with Luke’s own unwillingness to train Rey in TLJ! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes ! Be sure to subscribe, r...

Subscribe to Riley’s Substack!  https://rileywrites.substack.com And catch Riley and Composer Gordy Haab in this throwback episode! You can show your support of The  Star Wars Report   podcast by becoming a Patron at  www.patreon.com/starwarsreport  Get all kinds of exclusive bonus content for our patron supporters! News:  N/A Boba’s Bounty:  N/A Download the mp3  HERE ! (Right-click a...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the seventh episode of  Star Wars: The Bad Batch ,   “Battle Scars.” As they traverse a decommissioned medical facility, the Batch encounter an unexpected threat. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and...

It’s been 30 years since Star Wars Legends canon was launched with Timothy Zahn’s “Heir to the Empire”! We look back on the enduring parts of this story and how it shaped early Star Wars canon and how this story helped shape the future of so many of our beloved characters! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes ! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review! Email: ...

Subscribe to Riley’s Substack!  https://rileywrites.substack.com And catch Riley and the gang in this throwback episode! You can show your support of The  Star Wars Report   podcast by becoming a Patron at  www.patreon.com/starwarsreport  Get all kinds of exclusive bonus content for our patron supporters! News:  N/A Boba’s Bounty:  N/A Download the mp3  HERE ! (Right-click and “save as...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the sixth episode of  Star Wars: The Bad Batch ,   “Decommissioned.” On a mission to acquire a valuable asset, The Batch encounters smugglers after the same target. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films a...

Bringing you another classic Top 5 episode, this time looking at some of our favorite tense moments across the Star Wars saga! From Jango and Obi-Wan’s first meeting on Kamino to the intense trench run of the first Death Star, we dive into so many great scenes of tension in this week’s episode! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes ! Be sure to subscribe, rate and revie...

On this episode of Star Wars Bookworms: Aaron is joined by guest host Bruce Gibson from Star Wars Report and the Positively Trek podcast. Aaron and Bruce fall into an unplanned conversation about the character of Thrawn. We discuss the surprising phenomenon that was the unreleased (and then unofficially released) novel The Heart of the Jedi . We review the first 5 issues ( There is No Fear ) of Ma...

Subscribe to Riley’s Substack!  https://rileywrites.substack.com And catch Riley and the gang in this throwback episode! You can show your support of The  Star Wars Report   podcast by becoming a Patron at  www.patreon.com/starwarsreport  Get all kinds of exclusive bonus content for our patron supporters! News:  N/A Boba’s Bounty:  N/A Download the mp3  HERE ! (Right-click and “save as...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the fifth episode of  Star Wars: The Bad Batch ,   “Rampage.” The Batch strike a deal to take on a mission. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like  The Clone Wars  and  Rebels  to...

Shadows of the Empire celebrates its 25th Anniversary this year so we welcome back Greg Cass @eyeoncanon and Joe Hogan to breakdown and discuss what we still fondly remember about this movie without a movie project! Looking at how it shaped our understanding of canon, who Luke was, and even early takes on Vader’s villain status, we hit on all sorts of memorable topics as we celebrate 25 year...

In light of SOLO: A Star Wars Story being three years old today and in light of the #MakeSolo2Happen Day yesterday, Karl provides a short look at how John Powell uses music from the top of the movie and again at the end to tell a beautiful little hero’s journey for Han! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes ! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review! Email:         WampasLairPod...

Subscribe to Riley’s Substack!  https://rileywrites.substack.com And catch Riley and Scott on this week’s podcast! You can show your support of The  Star Wars Report   podcast by becoming a Patron at  www.patreon.com/starwarsreport  Get all kinds of exclusive bonus content for our patron supporters! News:  Star Wars filming spotted at Cruachan Reservoir in SW Scottish Highlands (Potent...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the fourth episode of  Star Wars: The Bad Batch ,   “Cornered.” The Batch’s supply run goes awry. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like  The Clone Wars  and  Rebels  to book...

We close out Musical May by sharing a personalized soundtrack across the many scores of Star Wars! From our chosen villain theme, to love themes, to hero themes, and everything in between we finish this Musical May with a blast of fun! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes ! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review! Email:         WampasLairPodcast@gmail.com Facebook:  facebook.com/Wa...

Subscribe to Riley’s Substack!  https://rileywrites.substack.com And catch Riley and Mark on this week’s podcast! You can show your support of The  Star Wars Report   podcast by becoming a Patron at  www.patreon.com/starwarsreport  Get all kinds of exclusive bonus content for our patron supporters! News:  The Bad Batch  What we think so far! Omega- and potential Force using clones? The...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the third episode of  Star Wars: The Bad Batch ,   “Replacements.” The Batch get stuck on a desolate moon. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like  The Clone Wars  and  Rebels  to b...

We continue Musical May with a look at some of the incredible music from Rogue One by Michael Giacchino! We are joined by Jim Capron as we look at some of the highlights from the score and how much of the music really conveys a sense of anxiety and stress as an element to enhance the story! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes ! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review! Email:       ...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the second episode of  Star Wars: The Bad Batch ,   “Cut and Run.” The Bad Batch visit an old contact. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films and animated series like  The Clone Wars  and  Rebels  to books...

We kick off another Musical May by taking a deep dive look at the Deluxe Soundtrack for Solo: A Star Wars Story by John Powell! Having every piece of music from start to finish highlights the musical genius and storytelling ability of Powell and we lovingly jump into the wonder of this score! The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTunes ! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review! Email:     ...

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the series premiere of  Star Wars: The Bad Batch  “Ambush,” the first episode of the spiritual successor to  The Clone Wars . The clones of The Bad Batch find themselves in a changing galaxy after The Clone Wars. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has co...

On this episode of Star Wars Bookworms: Aaron is joined by guest host Megan Crouse from Den of Geek, StarWars .com, and Star Wars Insider. Megan catches us up on what Star Wars things she has been into and her thoughts on The High Republic . We review the Alphabet Squadron novel Victory’s Price  written by Alexander Freed. Email: starwarsbookworms@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/starwarsboo...

In celebration of Disney+ adding the two Ewok Adventure movies, we sit down to discuss both “Caravan of Courage” and the “Battle for Endor” and the ways in which both stories draw from typical fairy tales and myths, as well as how the stories were written by George Lucas to help his children make sense of his own divorce. The Wampa’s Lair podcast is available on iTune...

On this episode of Star Wars Bookworms: Timothy Zahn will be part of a virtual book launch for Thrawn Ascendency: Greater Good . More info here . We discuss the recently released  Skywalker: A Family at War written by Kristen Baver . We review the High Republic  YA novel Into the Dark written by Claudia Gray. Email: starwarsbookworms@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/starwarsbookworms Twitter: twit...