The Wretched Hive: A Podcast About Whatever We Want

Episode #42: Will Smith thinks Star Wars is better than sex, and most of The Hive disagree in this episode of TWHP! Plus we’ve got updates on Comic Con, a missed story from D23, TLJ, Ep. IX, and Star Wars in scientific journals! Plus all the regular nonsense you’ve come to expect. And more. Actually, this episode has slightly more ore nonsense than usual – bonus nonsense! We are the Force wielders...

Episode #41: Prepare for epic Star Wars geekyness as we are joined by guest host Jackie Michele! Plus we hang on The Couch with filmmaker Anthony Pietromonaco, director of Dark Legacy: A Star Wars story. We’ll get you caught up on news from D23, Disney’s Galaxy’s Edge, Star Wars Episode VIII, the Han Solo film, and more.

Episode #40: The Hive celebrates our 40th Anniversary (same as Star Wars, only different) in style with in-depth analysis of the Ron Howard hiring, Lucasfilm's latest SW effort FORCES OF DESTINY, plus updates on Ep. IX, Apple's use of VR (and Steve's ridiculous Apple obsession), former President Barack Obama's Jedi mind tricks, and all the mind-numbing geek references and innuendos we can pack int...

Episode #39: Big HAN SOLO news this week as Directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller are replaced by Ron Howard and we’re here to provide in-depth analysis and plenty of opinions in this episode of TWHP. Plus we share an "exclusive" conversation between George Lucas and Kathleen Kennedy, run down an auction of amazing screen-used props from Star Wars and other film franchises, in addition to the...

Episode #38: This week we welcome LA rockers The Hellflowers who join us on the couch for an in-depth interview about their love of Star Wars, experiences working at DreamWorks and ILM (including their work on Rogue One!), and their latest EP release, Vacation. We also cover the big Star Wars stories of the week including Bob Iger going fingers up to President Trump, theft at Rancho Obi-Wan, and v...

Mini Cast #7: Last weekend, The Hive blew past Anchorhead and made a pit stop at the Scum and Villainy Cantina in Hollywood!  We brought our microphones along as well, and were lucky enough to meet and interview some really cool Star Wars fans.  May the spiked blue milk be with you!

Episode #37: Join us this week as we interview Star Wars fan and pin-up model Jackie Michelle! Greg, Scott, Dave, and Steve console themselves over recent celebrity tragedies, celebrate the 40th anniversary of A New Hope through deep analysis of The Last Jedi coverage in this week’s issue of Vanity Fair, and ponder why Greg has so much hatred for The Eagles, including his…uh…nickname for Glenn Fre...

Episode #36: This week we discover the location of the real Darth Vader (he's in Tennessee), review Palette-Swap Ninja's incredible Star Wars/Sgt. Pepper's hybrid concept album, and check in on Han Solo film rumors and Mark Hamill's antics.  Dave review's Timothy Zahn's latest effort Thrawn, and we touch on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 as well as the amazing opening weekend of F8 of the Furious....

Episode #35: Join in as we revel in the greatness that was Celebration 2017 in Orlando, and get caught up on all the Star Wars news and rumors you can handle. We break down what we learned (and, didn't learn) from Celebration, discuss the ramifications of the Episode IX release date, and review evidence suggesting that McDonald's has indeed tipped their hand to the FACT that they are of the Dark S...

Star Wars Celebration is in full Force (get it?), and yesterday in particular will be a day long remembered as the first trailer was released for Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Listen in as Dave, Scott, and Steve provide scene-by-scene analysis, and speculate on the images, sounds, and what it all means to the future of your favorite franchise.

Episode #34: It's time to celebrate as Star Wars Celebration launches in Orlando! The Hive is here in Orlando to give you the most up to date...actually, hold on...we are not in Orlando.  BUT we have digital devices, an internet connection, and opinions to help guide you through the biggest Star Wars event of 2017, that is until Episode VIII hits theaters this December. PLUS we've got news about E...

Episode #33: This week we're packed with passion for pumped-up protagonists and preternatural perturbed pumpkin-eating pythons! Actually that makes no sense at all. But what we do have is a galaxy full of Star Wars news including info about the Han Solo stand alone film, Star Wars Rebels...and fire up that Keurig…we've got quotes from Walt Disney Chairman Bob Iger! Needless to say, we're really ex...

Episode #32: This week there was more news than a Wookie has hair and The Hive is here to break it down for you! We've got updates on the making of Rogue One, the building of Star Wars Land, and a few new tidbits about Episode VIII. Plus we invent Star Wars Choose Your Own Adventure, reveal Scott’s epic take on the crawl for Ep. VIII, and Dave offers his review of Chuck Wendig’s Star Wars Aftermat...

Episode #31: It's Academy Awards week and time to celebrate a golden statue for...Suicide Squad. UGH. But we're over it...really...because in addition to Oscar talk we've got a galaxy full of news this week including updates on Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi, the Han Solo stand alone film, release dates for the Rogue One DVD/Blue Ray, and the long-rumored (and probably still not happening) o...

Episode #30: This week's show is packed with news and views including Bob Iger's recent remarks at the Disney shareholders meeting, the forthcoming Han Solo film, and Ep. VIII. Plus a very special bonus mid-show...we ditch Skype and leap forward into 2017 audio technology! Come on baby, hold together.

Episode #29: This week we've got a mix of stories from the Star Wars universe including the latest updates on Episode VIII, the Han Solo film, and more. Park your T-16 and hang with us for a while. What did those poor womp rats ever do to you?

Episode #28: Happy Birthday to us! It's our one-year anniversary and we're celebrating with our review of Star Wars Burlesque, plus news and updates from Rogue One, Episode VIII, and the Han Solo stand-alone film. Plus we...ahem...mark the 1-year anniversary of Glenn Frey's passing and celebrate the coronation of a Chewbacca Mom of another sort.

Episode #27: ROGUE ONE PART 2! Here's the second of two shows devoted to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, although we reserve the right to provide more analysis as ROASWS sinks in! The Wretched Hive would like to dedicate this episode to the loved ones of Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds.

Mini Cast #5: It's a sad day for Star Wars fans, with the passing of Hollywood icon Carrie Fisher.  Join us as we celebrate the life of the actress that was, and forever will be, our favorite princess.

Episode #26: ROGUE ONE PART 1! Rogue One: A Star Wars Story hit the theaters last week. Join us as we share our first impressions and provide critical analysis of the latest theatrical release in the Star Wars universe! WARNING: MANY MANY spoilers in this episode! Happy Holidays!

Episode #25: Rogue One is one week away and The Hive is here to help you navigate the maze that is Star Wars news and updates! We've got listener email, Obi-Wan movie rumors, and a great theory on the origin on the Knights of Ren. May The Force be with us...

Mini Cast #4: Steve and Dave review Star Wars Art: Ralph McQuarrie! If you're into nerds, nerding out on beautiful images in a book, this epidode is for you. Bonus - there's a VERY special reveal at minute 18! Wookie fans will not be disappointed.

Episode #24: It's Thanksgiving weekend and we have a lot of Star Wars to be thankful for! We've got Rogue One updates, casting announcements (Daenerys Targaryen, meet Han Solo), updates from intrepid EW reporter Anthony Breznican, and we'll connect The Fantastic Four with SW. Plus sing along with us as we celebrate Life Day! 

Mini cast #3: It's a golden era for Star Wars fans and the good news keeps coming as Dave and Steve review The Force Awakens Blue Ray 3D Special Edition Box Set. Our verdict: two thumbs up!

Mini cast #2: As we close in on the release or Rogue One, we're getting teased with images and trailers! In this mini-episode Steve and Scott react to the international trailer released to the world on November 11, 2016.