The Star Wars Underworld Podcast

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss a veritable smorgasbord of  Star Wars  news and topics.  They start by celebrating the 11th anniversary of The SWU and look back on some fun memories from  Star Wars  Celebrations past.  Then Dominic chats with Patrick Schneider and Eric Franer from the Hasbro  Star Wars  team about the reveals out of Pulse Con.  After that, they talk about the new ...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the exciting news that Disney has build a real lightsaber!  Well, maybe.  They teased something for the Parks, but it sounds really cool!  Then they talk about the latest updates about  Obi-Wan Kenobi , including Ewan McGregor's new look, a set video, and a possible reveal about the series from a new book.  They also talk about the news and rumors s...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the newly announced cast for  Obi-Wan Kenobi  and the new trailer for  The Bad Batch .  They start by talking about what it means to have Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse back as Owen and Beru, and how those characters might interact with Obi-Wan.  Then they talk about who the newcomers might be playing, including Moses Ingram's interesting Instagram...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris complete the SWU Podcast's film commentary series by watching and talking about  Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker .  The have an honest conversation about the film, the good and the bad.  Highlighting some of the great moments in the film, while also breaking down some of the questionable decisions.  They talk about the conclusions to the arcs of...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by friend of the show Din of the band F-105 (Band Website)  to discuss the latest news about the  Star Wars  galaxy.  They talk about the new additions coming to Disney+, including the  Clone Wars  micro-series and the  Ewoks  movies.  Then they chat about new  Star Wars  Legends content coming to the comics and Hasbro's The Black Series.  Din al...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris relive all the excitement of "BobCon" (aka the Disney Investors Conference Call), including what Disney's pivot to "direct to consumer" means for  Star Wars , hopes for  Galactic Starcrusier , and CEO Bob Chapek confirms Kathleen Kennedy will continue to run Lucasfilm for "years to come."  Then they talk about the two  The Mandalorian  tie-in books that wer...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the latest news and rumors about the world of  Star Wars  TV.  They start with the latest  Game of Thrones  star who is making the jump to  Star Wars  in  Obi-Wan Kenobi .  Then they talk about a  Star Wars Rebels  fan favourite potentially taking over as the lead of  Rangers of the New Republic .  And then they talk about a deleted scene from  T...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the upcoming slate of  Star Wars  television.  They start with the announcement that  The Bad Batch  will premiere on May the 4th (just like Dominic predicted).  Then they talk about the rumors that Mena Massoud will be playing Ezra Bridger in  Ahsoka .  Then they talk about Temuera Morrison's latest comments about  The Book of Boba Fett , and specu...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the biggest  Star Wars  news from the past week.  They start with the announcement of the new video game  Star Wars: Hunters , coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year.  Then they discuss the latest comments from Rian Johnson about his  Star Wars  trilogy (that it's still happening), how big a story is this and when and what to expect from t...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris react to the news that Gina Carano is no longer part of  Star Wars .  They discuss the circumstances that led to her firing and why it was the right call from Disney/Lucasfilm (albeit, very late).  They also talk about what's next for the character Cara Dune, how  The Mandalorian  should handle either dropping the character or recasting the role, and how cl...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris get you caught up on the latest goings on with Star Wars productions like The Mandalorian , Obi-Wan Kenobi , and Andor . They talk about Jon Favreau's comments about bringing back Luke Skywalker for the season two finale of The Mandalorian , Alan Tudyk's latest thoughts on not being in season one of Andor , and Ewan McGregor clears the air on the Kenobi/Bos...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris finally clear out the mail bag, reading and reacting to listener emails about all things Star Wars .  But first, they speculate about the possibility that The Mandalorian "climatic event" could be a movie, and talk about what else is on deck for Star Wars theatrically.  Then they talk about the return of nostalgic Maul packaging, Star Wars stamps, and the l...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the latest updates about Star Wars: Andor , including Alan Tudyk revealing that he will not be appearing in season one.  They also (finally) break down the The Bad Batch sizzle reel, talking about how the show could pick up on storylines from The Clone Wars and continuing that show's legacy.  Then they (at last) discuss the season two episode of Dis...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by YouTuber and SWU "Senior Tie-In Materials Correspondent" Chris "Starrapter" Abbott (YouTube) , and friend of the show Trey Atwood to discuss the big Lucasfilm Games news.  Starrapter and Trey break down what this news means for Star Wars fans and the guys speculate about what the future could hold for Star Wars games.  They also talk about the...

It's the first SWU Podcast of 2021!  Dominic, Ben, and Chris kick off the new year by talking (spoiler free) about the latest developments in The High Republic , and Ben gives a brief (spoiler free) reaction to Light of the Jedi so far.  They also talk about the news that Michael Waldon is writing the Kevin Feige-produced Star Wars film, when we might see that film, and how it might be released. ...

It's the 2020 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Boxing Day Special!  This year, Dominic hosts a look back at some of our favourite moments from the podcast in 2020!  We look back on some of the biggest moments in Star Wars from the past year, as well as some of the more lighthearted moments on the podcast, featuring SWU hosts, contributors, friends of the show, and even a couple of Star Wars celebritie...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by returning champion Selene Jade (Twitter) and SWU senior British correspondent Ciaran Duggan (Twitter) to discuss the season two finale of The Mandalorian , "The Rescue".  They talk about the debut of Luke Skywalker on the series, how well the de-aging effect worked, his "hallway scene", and how he impacted the story.  They also talk about Grog...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris continue to make sense of last week's avalanche of exciting Star Wars news!  But first, they pay tribute to life of Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi ).  Then they talk about the upcoming Star Wars: Rogue Squadron movie and speculate about where in the timeline the movie might be set.  Then they talk about what was...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by friend of the show Trey Atwood to discuss Chapter Fifteen of The Mandalorian , "The Believer."  They discuss who the title is actually referring to and how this episode depicts the different sides of The Empire.  They also talk about Din Djarin's choice in the episode, and how it relates to the arc of the returning Migs Mayfeld.  Then they spe...

THE FUTURE OF STAR WARS IS HERE!  Dominic, Ben, and Chris react and break down the slew of announcement about the future of Star Wars from the Disney Investor Day live stream!  They discuss the news of the new series: Rangers of the New Republic , Ahsoka , Acolyte , Visions , A Droid's Story , and Lando ; the updates about Star Wars: Andor , The Bad Batch , and Obi-Wan Kenobi ; and the news that S...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by friends of the show Din of the band F-105 (link) and Steven Shinder of the Delayed Replay Podcast (link) to talk about Chapter Fourteen of The Mandalorian , "The Tragedy".  They break down Boba Fett's return and builds off of what's been established previously and how the depiction differs from previous interpretations.  They also talk about t...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris recap the latest breaking Star Wars news!  They pay tribute to the life and career of the late David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original trilogy.  Then they discuss the leaked episode of the never-released animated series Star Wars: Detours , as well as why these episodes have never been released officially and if it ever will be.  After that the...

On this episode, Dominic and Chris are joined by Clare Stribling of The Imperial Senate Podcast (website) to talk about Chapter Thirteen of The Mandalorian , "The Jedi."  They break down the live action debut of Ahsoka Tano, including her characterization, thoughts on the portrayal of the character, and her role in the story of Din Djarin and Grogu.  Then they discuss the reveals about Baby Yoda,...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the latest rumors about future Star Wars series coming to Disney+.  They start on the rumored Boba Fett mini-series, then touch on the Kenobi series, and then move on to the upcoming Bad Batch animated series.  After that, they discuss some reason updates on The Mandalorian and respond to listener emails.  Plus, how could a Boba Fett series and T...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by SWU senior British correspondent Ciaran Duggan (Twitter) , Kareem of Order 416 (Instagram) , and Culture Slate's Lauren Scott (Instagram) to discuss Chapter Twelve of The Mandalorian , "The Siege".  They discuss what this episode reveals about Moff Gideon's ultimate plans, including his army of Dark Troopers and what exactly is in those tanks...