The Star Wars Underworld Podcast

On this special episode Ben is joined by longtime friend and IPC co-host Jake Damon on the eve of  Triple Force Friday ! Later they're joined remotely by Dominic and Chris to share their Force Friday experiences thus far. Dominic joins in from Time Square in New York to not only discuss Force Friday but also what's been happening at  New York Comic Con . Plus, he breaks down the feeling of literal...

On this episode, Dominic and Ciaran look back at one of the standout characters from The Clone Wars , the bounty hunter Cad Bane. They delve into the character's introduction in "Hostage Crisis" and discuss whether this was a better introduction than his chronological one in "Holocron Heist". They also look at his relationship with Palpatine/Darth Sidious, and speculate about his future. Plus, the...

On this episode Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the news that Kevin Feige will be producing a Star Wars film, and what it means for the franchise.  They also discuss the reveals from the Triple Force Friday live streams.  Then they break down the new trailer from Jedi: Fallen Order .  And then, finally, they discuss the excerpts from Bob Iger's new memoir which reveal how George Lucas truly feels...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris, recap the latest Star Wars news and open up the phone lines to hear what our live listeners are thinking about in Star Wars this week.  They cover the latest updates about The Mandalorian , as well as Rian Johnson's trilogy.  Then, with the callers, they delve into the latest goings on with the Star Wars comics, Matt Smith's role in The Rise Of Skywalker ,...

On this episode Chris and Ben sit down to talk about all the latest Star Wars news and rumors! They discuss the newly launched free trial of Disney+ in the Netherlands and all the content it includes, plus new The Mandalorian artwork, a season two update, and the prospect of Legends characters showing up in the series. Later they touch on some (literally) huge collecting news, classic video games...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the latest reveals about The Mandalorian in Entertainment Weekly, breaking down the new images and speculating about how the series will tackle the post-Empire galaxy.  They also look at some recent comments from JJ Abrams, Daisy Ridley, and Kathleen Kennedy about the Rey and Kylo dynamic in The Rise Of Skywalker , and how that relates to the eterna...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the two new trailers from D23 Expo.  First they go through the "Special Preview" of The Rise Of Skywalker , dissecting every scene and sharing their thoughts on moments like: dark side Rey, C-3PO's red eyes, and the fleet of old star destroyers.  Then, they analyze the new trailer for The Mandalorian , discussing elements like how Imperial's a vi...

Live from D23 Expo in Anaheim, Dominic and Chris are joined by Patrick Bonfrisco to break down all the  Star Wars  news from Day Three.  They discuss the brief look at the  Rise Of The Resistance  ride that was shown during the Disney Parks panel, as well as all the details about the  Galactic Starcruiser  experience that were revealed.  Plus, thoughts on the convention overall and why Dominic did...

Live from D23 Expo in Anaheim, Dominic and Chris are joined by Lauren Scott to discuss the news out of the Disney Studios panel.  They break down the newly revealed poster, the exclusive trailer that was only shown in the panel, and stills displayed during the panel.  Plus, thoughts on the appearance by members of the cast and what they had to say.  All this and much more! Website:   www.starwarsu...

Live from D23 Expo in Anaheim, Dominic and Chris arre joined by their friend Ron Aspiras to break down all the exciting  Star Wars news out of day one.  They discuss the announcement (finally) of an Obi-Wan Kenobi series starring Ewan McGregor coming to Disney+, the trailer for season one of  The Mandalorian ,  The Clone Wars season seven premiere date, and the new footage shown from  The Rise Of...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the latest rumors about Ewan McGregor signing on to play Obi-Wan Kenobi again in a Disney+ series.  They discuss what sets these rumors apart from the rest, as well as the potential differences between a Kenobi series and a Kenobi film.  They share their thoughts on the news that Star Wars Resistance will be ending after season two, as well as the f...

On this episode of The Star Wars Underworld Podcast, Ben and Chris are joined by SWU Patreon supporters Andy, Gary, Marina and Syl. In addition to discussing recent comments by General Hux actor Domhnall Gleeson about The Rise Of Skywalker script, and new information about The Secrets Of The Jedi book, they also converse with live callers about various Star Wars topics. Listen for Starrapter's in-...

On this episode, Dominic and Ben delve into the latest updates about The Mandalorian .  They discuss the potential score for the series and how the Imperial remnant might be portrayed in the series. Then, they discuss the current state of Star Wars publishing, and whether anything that's published today is "essential" reading.  Then they review the Star Wars books/audio dramas Dooku: Jedi Lost , M...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris recap the Star Wars panels at San Diego Comic Con, including the Hasbro panel, and the announcement of the "The Rise Of Kylo Ren" comic book series from Marvel and Charles Soule.  Then, Dominic interviews Sam and Sarah from the Hasbro Star Wars team about what's to come.  They also discuss the current state of Star Wars marketing, and wonder whether Star Wa...

On this episode Chris and Ben are joined by Dominic live from  San Diego Comic-Con  to discuss all the Star Wars happenings at the convention. Dominic details his experience so far, breaking down the massive Lucasfilm pavilion, including the  Evolution of the Stormtrooper  exhibit, as well as  Lucas Museum Of Narrative Art  panel, which revealed an assortment of amazing things that will be on disp...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the reveal of the new Sith trooper that we will be seeing in  The Rise Of Skywalker .  They delve into the design, as well as what the name might tell us about the state of the First Order and Kylo Ren in  Episode IX .  They also speculate about how the film could bring the who saga to a satisfying conclusion by expanding on what balance of the Forc...

After another accidental hiatus, Dominic and Ciaran return to have some fun talking about Star Wars: The Clone Wars . They reflect on what they learned about the new season back at Star Wars Celebration Chicago. They discuss how season seven may be different from previous seasons, as well as how having the arcs focus on Ahsoka and Rex builds to a perfect conclusion. Plus, some thoughts on the pane...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris continue the SWU Podcast film commentary series by watching Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back .  They discuss how this film is different from almost every other sequel, as well as how the film might have been perceived differently if it were released today.  They also delve into how the film handles Luke Skywalker's story, the introduction of Yoda, and wha...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the latest Star Wars news, including the promotion of Michelle Rejwan to senior vice president of live action development and production at Lucasfilm.  Then they look at recent comments from Mark Hamill and Keri Russell about The Rise Of Skywalker , as well as Gina Carano about The Mandalorian . Plus, the latest from the world of Star Wars publishin...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Chris Abbott, aka Starrapter , to discuss all the exciting Star Wars gaming news out of E3.  The break down all the announcements about Jedi: Fallen Order , including the gameplay and the reveal that Saw Gerrera (voiced by Forest Whittaker) will appear in the game.  They also discuss the return of the Lego Star Wars video games with Lego Star...

On this episode, Ben and Chris break down the latest news about The Rise of Skywalker, including a new photo of Kyle Ren. They also discuss news about the production of the Mandalorian, and updates about Jedi: Fallen Order. Later in the show they are joined by Dominic to discuss controversial recent comments by Ackbar actor Tim Rose. All this and much more! Website:   www.starwarsunderworld.com Su...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the opening of Galaxy's Edge , and the appearances of George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, and Harrison Ford at the dedication ceremony. Then they get caught up the latest rumors and spoilers about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalkers (this will be clearly marked as separate from the rest of the show).  Then they game plan for their eventual...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss, break down, and analyze the new photos by Annie Leibovitz from the set of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker . They share their thoughts on the new characters, and try to see what hints can be picked up from the shots about the story of the film.  They also discuss the rumor that a "Knights of the Old Republic" movie in development at Lucasfilm. Plus...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris look back on the new trailer and clips from Star Wars: The Clone Wars season seven that were revealed at Star Wars Celebration Chicago last month.  They discuss their anticipation for the series return, and break down some of the things we're expecting to see this year.  They also discuss the news that David Benioff and D.B. Weiss will be making the 2022 St...

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the news that, after The Rise of Skywalker , there will be no new Star Wars movies until 2022 and then films every other year until 2026.  They discuss why Disney may have made this decision, and how it was affected by Solo: A Star Wars Story and the Fox acquisition.  Then they revisit the panel for The Mandalorian from Star Wars Celebration.  They...