The Wampa's Lair: A Star Wars Podcast

Karl and Jason dive into the Deleted Scenes of "A New Hope" which give us additional footage, alternate takes, and rough cuts that never made it past the cutting room floor! We tackle each scene, find out what it adds to the movie and what the standout moments are to us. Then we put ourselves in the editor's seat and make our judgement to Keep or Cut! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

The opportunity to set up a Star Wars room or space in your home is an exciting privilege for many fans! Karl is joined by Tiara of Crafting on Ilum to discuss some of the ways they choose to set up and cultivate their particular Star Wars rooms! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May the Force be with you is one of the most quoted lines both in the Star Wars universe and in the Star Wars fandom and there are many ways to use it! In this episode we're counting down our Top 5 uses of this iconic phrase! So many people say it, from Jedi Masters, military officers, and dear friends. We hope this episode brings some hope to your world. May the Force be with...

The Dark Side of the Force is a pathway to many pieces of music some would consider to be unnatural. We're looking at how the music of Star Wars describes the more sinister side of the Force in this episode! From that creeping sense of dread and unease, to the inescapable pursuit of it's dark agents, and the sliding descent into the deepest depths of that galaxy far, far away. Hosted on...

In many ways the music of Star Wars is the voice of the Force in the stories being told. This episode explores that idea by focusing on the Light Side of the Force! Whether its a sense of wonder, hope, nobility, sacrifice or wisdom we track that voice across the saga through the music that carries us through the emotions and themes of the galaxy far, far away! Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Thirty years ago, Lucasfilm gathered a group of creators across multiple media platforms to create a Star Wars project with everything but the movie titled "Shadows Of The Empire." Gathering once again with Greg "EyeOnCanon" Cass and Joe Hogan, we look back on the epic legacy of this shadowy tale! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your favorite dynamic duo has returned! Oh, and there's a new Mandalorian and Grogu movie out too! Karl and Jason had the opportunity to see the new movie together for the first time and they're here to talk all about it. From Embo to Rotta and everything in-between! Strap on your jetpacks, this one is a wild ride! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're gearing up for a brand new Star Wars movie hitting theaters so let's look back where it all began and talk about our favorite episodes of The Mandalorian! Memorable images like the first meeting of Grogu and Mandalorian, fun adventures against pirates like Gorian Shard, and key story moments where Din Djarin makes the choice to go back for the child. These episodes and more follow...

The Mandalorian kicked off an era of Star Wars storytelling with new heroes, new places, and new challenges all while giving us that familiar feel of the Star Wars universe. There is so much to enjoy about this show from the Mandalorian Creed, the way the Forceis used, the nobility of The Mandalorian, and the developing relationship between our two main characters. This is The Way We Lov...

Maul - Shadow Lord hit us with an epic finale this week so of course we have to bring Katie Horn back to talk all about it! We discuss the full season, diving into many of the characters and the decisions they make. We also speculate on where things might go in Season 2. So find yourself a subterranean puddle and stare your younger self down as you take this journey with us! Hosted...

The costumes in Star Wars speak to so many of us, even leading to entire groups building and cosplaying the most iconic and obscure characters from the entire Saga! Dear friend of the show Tiara joins us as we count down our Top 5 favorite costume designs! Whether it's a sleek helmet, flowing robes, or something closer to home every costume helps to tell the story of the characters and o...

Star Wars is filled with so many dynamic, interesting, and cool locations so prepare your intergalactic passport as we count down our Top 5 set pieces! We only scratch the surface with the Theed Hangar on Naboo, to the Jedi Temple on Coruscant, and Bright Tree Village among the forests of the moon of Endor! These set pieces are iconic, fascinate us, bring us together, and inspire ou...

We are now four episodes into "Maul: Shadow Lord" so Karl brings in the Maul expert herself, Katie Horn, to discuss what's already sticking with them at this point in the season! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every Saga has a beginning, and every Star Wars fan had a first step into this larger world! We are joined by dear friend of the show Natalie "The Empire Strikes Nat" as we take a trip down memory lane and recall the moments we were first introduced to Star Wars! From the films, toys, books and everything in between. The nostalgia is strong with this episode! Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Star Wars Dark Empire was first published 35 years ago and it has influenced the Star Wars universe ever since. The Emperor returns, Luke falls to the dark side, Leia takes on the mantle of Jedi, and the future of the galaxy depends on the Return of the Jedi Knights! Our dear friend of the show Dawud joins us as we break down this strange, atmospheric tale from a galaxy far far away.......

The Chosen One, The Hero with no Fear; this is what it means to be Anakin Skywalker right now. From a slave boy growing up on Tatooine, becoming a hero of the Republic, and suffering the tragic fall to the Dark Side are just some of the defining aspects of Anakin. Find out why he's relatable, aspirational and a cautionary tale in this discussion of Why We Love Anakin Skywalker. He w...

Obi-Wan Kenobi. There are so many things that come to mind when we think about Obi-Wan. He is the model Jedi Knight, a wise and understanding teacher, as well as a compassionate and reliable friend. Join us as we discuss why we love Obi-Wan and why his story is such an important part of Star Wars. Help us Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're our only hope! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Ahsoka the series on Disney+ is the continuation of so many stories in the Star Wars universe and the beginning of something new! A scattered family trying to find each other, challenges between masters and apprentices, and whole new galaxies to explore all with a thematic score that puts us there with the characters. There are so many reasons Why We Love Ahsoka and we hope you...

A lot has happened in Star Wars since the new Canon started in 2012. We're looking at the literary side of those new stories as we count down our Top 5 Canon Books! There's so much to cover from characters like Thrawn, Ahsoka, and Dooku; to brand new eras like The High Republic! What do you think our favorite book is? There's so many stories to cover and it's true, all of it! H...

There's always some truth in Legends, and a lot of great stories to be had there too! We count down our Top 5 Legends books as we explore our highs of the old Expanded Universe! From classic stories that introduce iconic and long lasting characters like Thrawn, to character pieces that dive into the hearts and minds of Yoda or Jacen Solo! There is so much to cover and we only scratc...

The new trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu" has dropped and we're very excited to talk about it! Join us for our breakdown and speculation as we join the countdown to May 22nd for this fun Star Wars adventure! We have Mando kicking butt, Grogu on a quest, more Hutts than you can shake a stick at, and the live action appearance of Embo! This is the way! Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Our look back at Star Wars: The Clone Wars ramps up with our discussion of the Umbara Arc! There is darkness on Umbara and it isn't just the fact that there's no sunlight. Captain Rex and Fives have to contend with terrible conditions and a new Jedi General that views clones as expendable. Pong Krell's actions and orders go from bad to worse bringing our clone brothers to their brea...

We finish our discussion of the opening scenes from each movie in the Skywalker Saga with a trip through the Sequel Trilogy! We explore the similarities these opening scenes have to the previous trilogies and how they are uniquely their own. Join us on a desperate search for Luke Skywalker, a dramatic escape from the First Order, and a descent into the depths of where the Dark Side...

The full trailer for "Maul: Shadow Lord" has dropped and the excitement is electric! The greatest Maul scholar in the galaxy, Katie Horn, drops by to share her thoughts as we take a deep dive into what this shadowy trailer may reveal... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We continue our look at the opening scenes of each movie in the Skywalker Saga with a stop in the Original Trilogy! This discussion covers where it all began nearly 50 years ago with what is arguably the most iconic opening shot in all of Star Wars! We're thrown into a frenetic escape, rising tensions (not temperatures), and plans for the Emperor's direct involvement! There's a mete...