The Wretched Hive: A Podcast About Whatever We Want

Mini Ep. #25: Steve and Scott provide a shot-by-shot analysis of The Mandalorian trailer released at D23. The Mandalorian arrives on Disney+ on November 12, 2019!

Episode #95: Star Wars Episode IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALER takes center stage as we approach the 100 day countdown to the final chapter in the Skywalker saga including Director J.J. ABRAMS addressing angry fans, Lucasfilm’s official synopsis tease of a battle to be named later, and recommended reading to hit before you hit the theaters. PLUS we cover WandaVision’s timeline, Nova’s appearance in End G...

Mini Ep. #24: Rancho Obi Wan docent MARC MORITA returns to talk news out of D23 including the Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker trailer #2. Marc also gives us the scoop on special events coming soon to ROW including “deep dives” into Star Wars Legos, posters, vintage Kenner toys, and trading cards. Visit www.ranchoobiwan.org to make reservations, become a member, or simply to learn more about the...

Mini Ep. #23: Following the debut of Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker trailer #2 at D23, it was released to the rest of the world two days later on August 26, 2019. Show intern Joshua Baldwin joins the crew as we provide a shot-by-shot breakdown and analysis of TROS T2.

Episode #94: The incomparable JOHN WILLIAMS is the focus this week as we bow down to the maestro and his amazing body of work in our Hive 5: John Williams themes! Plus we review expectations for D23 and analyze the fallout of DISNEY and SONY’s broken relationship including potential impact on the Marvel and Spiderman universe. Have no fear X-Men comic book nerds, just because this is episode 94, w...

Episode #93: Long-time friend of the show CHRIS EVANS (yes THAT Chris Evans, not the other guy) joins the show as we plunge deep into the Sarlacc Pit of Star Wars news and other stuff including a big update on Disney+, Fox, Warner Brothers and DUNE, GL’s not-so-tenuous financial position, as well as the anniversary of the first summer blockbuster JAWS and Ian Shaw’s spot on impersonation of his fa...

Episode #92: Comic Con 2019 rolled through San Diego like a herd of wild Fathiers and we’ve got all the relevant announcements from Marvel (and a few from Star Wars) in this week’s episode! PLUS we wonder aloud about DAISY RIDLEY’s “mind bending” comment regarding the ending of THE RISE OF SKYWALKER how KEVIN SMITH had the willpower to resist seeing the final set piece for Episode IX. This is our...

Episode #91: The details of new STAR WARS movies are famously ensconced by Disney and Lucasfilm’s FORT KNOX-like security precautions but we think we found a genuine (and purposeful?) slip regarding the plot of EPISODE IX: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER and we detail it in this week’s episode. PLUS we ponder why the 74th minute of each of the prequel movies are so important, wish we had attended the star-s...

Episode #90: GALAXY’S EDGE at Disneyland opened to the public and Dave and Steve provide additional details on their visit to the most Star Wars-iest place on earth. PLUS people are stealing and selling SWGE paraphernalia on eBay and this week’s segment of THE NIKO ZONE is sure to scare them straight. Also we run down the rules that govern force ghosts, review a new line of Star Wars furniture, an...

Episode #89: As we ramp up for our first visit to GALAXY’S EDGE the Star Wars news is flowing like blue milk from a bantha’s otter including CINESPIA’s screening of the original trilogy, classic console games re-release, Breznican’s exit from Entertainment Weekly, and both Star Wars and Marvel’s exciting return to Netflix…in 2026. PLUS we cover possible hints for movie titles in books and we do a...

Mini Ep. #22: Christine and Lisa joined Dave and Steve for their first visit to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland in Anaheim, California on June 12, 2019 and in this ep share what it’s like to pilot the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy (twice), plus a quick review of the food, shopping, look, feel, and overall vibe of the planet Battu.

Episode #88: Galaxy’s Edge opened at DISNEYLAND today and we’re just *a teeny bit* pumped about it in this ep! In addition to hearing five men yearn for a trip to Anaheim, your ears will also be treated to our coverage of THE PHANTOM MENACE turning 20, Benioff and Wiese catching heat, and VANITY FAIR’s fantastic pics from the set of THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. PLUS if you’re missing GoT we have some su...

The inaugural segment of The Niko Zone.

Episode #87: Star Wars and Game of Thrones go together like Wookie cookies and blue milk and this week we hear from BOB IGER on Disney’s agreement with Game of Thrones show runners DAVID BENIOFF and D.B. WEISE to take the reins of our favorite franchise beyond THE RISE OF SKYWALKER. PLUS we make our video streaming debut on Facebook Live and take our first journey into The Niko Zone.

Episode #86: Star Wars takes a back seat this week as AVENGERS: END GAME and GAME OF THRONES dominate the conversation. The guys go deep with analysis of End Game, including plenty of context to major plot points and links to other films while scrambling up both the obvious and obscure Easter eggs and connecting the seemingly unconnectable with a multitude of tangential thoughts thrown in for good...

Episode #85: Celebration Chicago delivered a hurricane of Star Wars news from the windy city and we’ve got highlights for you including our shot-by-shot analysis of THE RISE OF SKYWALKER teaser trailer, plus updates on THE MANDALORIAN, DISNEY+, and more. We also cover the GAME OF THRONES season 8 premier and the renaming of Star Wars Episode IX (is that still part of the name?), play another thril...

Episode #84: GALAXY’S EDGE news is flowing like lava on Mustafar under a heat lamp in July and we’ve got it all for you and more including DISNEYLAND employee reactions to being selected for GE, the alcohol you can consume at GE, and the bathroom pass you will ABSOLUTELY need at GE. PLUS folks are already talking THE MANDALORIAN season 2, AVENGERS: END GAME passes THE FORCE AWAKENS for pre-sales,...

Episode #83: The DEATH STAR that is DISNEY+FOX is now fully operational, GALAXY’S EDGE requires reservations, ANAKIN speaks droid, and we cover all of it for you in the episode! Plus news about MARK HAMMIL’S personal Episode IX trailer, The Hive’s official reviews for CAPTAIN MARVEL, and an update on Marvel’s Shang-chi. NEW! Stream the show and find all links and show notes for this and every epis...

Episode #82: CAPTAIN MARVEL hits theaters today, GALAXY’S EDGE is revealed (late breaking news: it opens on May 31st!), CELEBRATION CHICAGO has more Star Wars celebs than Tatooine has SANDPEOPLE, and we’ll fill you in on all of that and more in this episode of THE HIVE! We also cover ANTHONY DANIELS’ cryptic tweets, TOPHER GRACE’s amazing trailer, and another Star Wars auction that exceeded expect...

Episode #81: Although we inch a bit closer to the release of STAR WARS EPISODE IX with every agonizing moment that passes (patience!) we’re still parsecs away from the BIG T’s – trailer, teaser, or title – but The Hive keeps rolling along with tons of news including BOB IGER’s comments from THE MOUSE’S most recent earnings call, a rundown of the Star Wars properties expected to land on Disney+, mo...

Episode #80: As we sit and patiently tap tap tap our fingers on the Falcon’s dashboard while holding our collective breath and waiting for the STAR WARS EPISODE IX trailer to drop, there’s plenty more to talk about including JOHN FAVREAU and R5-D4, TAIKA WAIKIKI and THE MANDALORIAN, and reported "bloodshed" from the Fox-Disney merger. PLUS the Hive’s Top 10 Titles for Ep. IX.  EPISODE IX: AN EVEN...

Episode #79: “Academy Award nominee SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY” sounds pretty nice and so does this week’s episode of THE HIVE as we talk Academy nods for BLACK PANTHER, SPIDERMAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE and AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR. We also cover planned Star Wars releases for 2019, more info on fan films and EPISODE IX, plus the “final” season of Game of Thrones, EA Games’ struggles, and the fact that...

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Mini Ep.#21: Friends, family, and special guests joined us for an incredible afternoon of music, beer, and fun at Timeless Pints Brewery on January 6th, 2019. Big thanks to all who came to play with us including John, Sammy, and Fred with The John McCloy Band; dear friends Chris, Scott V., Chet C., Brett, and Jason; Stacy and Rae at TP; and most of all thanks to the Wretched Wives, Lisa, Kara, Chr...

Episode #78: The new year has landed like a heavy cruiser on Coruscant and in this episode we get ready for what’s next with a preview of GALAXY’S EDGE plus a review of the most anticipated movies and actors in 2019. We ponder whether Netflix and Disney+ will kill movie theaters, preview AVENGERS: WAR OF THE REALMS, and review Star Wars Theory’s outstanding Vader Episode I: Shard of the Past. JOIN...