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Star Wars Escape Pod

Star Wars Escape Pod

Star Wars discussion and entertainment. After-shows, guests, interviews, reviews, and exciting star wars headlines await you right here on Star Wars Escape Pod. Weekly episodes coming your way at lightspeed! Ad-free!

tv & film film reviews

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38:06

Were Disney Star Wars Movies Profitable? The Hunt for...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/11/03

Bright Suns! In this episode, we dive deep into the financials of the Disney-era films, discussing the Forbes report on the box office profits for The Force Awakens, Rogue One, The Last Jedi, Solo, and The Rise of Skywalker. Prepare for some surprising numbers and a classic tangent comparing those returns to the Prequel-era movies! We're also talking about the internet buzz surrounding the shelved Ben Solo movie, The Hunt for Ben Solo. Add that to the list of RIP Star Wars... Hear our take on Adam

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71:40

NYCC Publishing Reveals, Blue Yoda, & The Importance...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/10/27

Welcome back to the Star Wars Escape Pod! Join your hosts Josh and Blake (with a pop-in from Darian) as they break down the biggest news from the Lucasfilm publishing panel at New York Comic Con (NYCC). They dive deep into the newly announced Star Wars: Legacy novel, which sends Rey and her new master, Leia Organa, on a quest to fix the Skywalker lightsaber between Episode VIII and IX. Plus, they cover a new Young Adult romance book, the latest Mandalorian art book, and the announcement of a Star

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89:25

The Star Wars VR Boom | Battlefront II's Last Stand |...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/10/14

Welcome aboard Star Wars Escape Pod, your weekly, fun-first source for all the biggest—and weirdest—news from a galaxy far, far away. Join hosts Josh and Blake as they break down the most exciting headlines, from updates on games like the new mixed reality experience Beyond Victory and the latest on Battlefront 2 to speculation on upcoming novels and animated shows like Maul: Shadowlord. We're also hitting the hyperdrive on Star Wars gaming history and even taking a quick detour for a chat about the

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86:43

Visions Vol 3 Trailer | Decommisioned Galactic...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/10/06

The trailer for Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3 is out, and we're diving into what this legends anime series will bring to Disney+ just in time for your Halloween parties. Plus, we've got the latest on the bizarre news that the former Galactic Starcruiser is being converted into... offices at Disney Parks Florida. Finally, we buzz about the old trailer for the highly anticipated game, Star Wars Eclipse... Just cause. Let's jump in! LISTEN TO RIP STAR WARS

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19:27

Lightspeed (#36) The Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer! |...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/09/23

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87:22

Cantina Banter #5 | Calling LIVE to Black Spire |...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/09/16

Get ready for a wild ride on the latest transmission from the Star Wars Escape Pod! We make a surprise long-distance call straight to the Black Spire outpost to chat with co-host Kirk, who is live from Galaxy's Edge for the very first time. You'll get his fresh take on the park, including a rave review for the Ronto Wrap and a less-than-stellar verdict on the infamous Blue Milk. From there, a massive spoiler alarm and dive deep into the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle video game, revealing the

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59:25

Starfighter CASTS Off! | Star Wars Guess Who? | 6...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/09/08

Another year, another victory lap! It's our 6th birthday, and we're celebrating our incredible journey with you, our amazing listeners. Join us on our annual anniversary episode as we celebrate six years of galactic adventures. We'll revisit some of our most popular episodes, break down the big Star Wars: Starfighter cast announcement, and then put our knowledge to the test with a custom, at-home game of Guess Who? using only Star Wars characters. Thank you for joining us on this wild ride! We

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103:01

Jung and Star Wars: A Contemporary Mythology by S.G....

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/09/01

This week on the Escape Pod, we're joined by special guest Dr. Steve Ellerhoff to explore the deep psychological and mythological roots of Star Wars, as detailed in his new book, "Jung and Star Wars". We explore how Carl Jung's concepts of archetypes, the unconscious, and synchronicity are woven into the very fabric of the saga—from the nature of the Force and Anakin's tragic nightmares to the hidden symbolism in Luke's Jedi robes and the powerful Dyad between Rey and Kylo. Prepare for another happy

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70:12

Cantina Banter #2 | Rian Johnson Talks Return To Star...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/07/21

Get ready to pull up a seat at the dejarik table! This month, Star Wars Escape Pod is injecting some pure fun into your feed with our brand new sub-series, Cantina Banter! Mixed right into our regular programming, these special episodes are all about casual chats, lively debates, and good old-fashioned banter about everything and anything in the galaxy far, far away. No mission briefings, just good vibes and great company. You won't want to miss it! EMAIL US YOUR REQUESTS AND QUESTIONS

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86:02

State of Star Wars Books & Ratings | Vaders "True...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/06/30

Join Josh, Blake, and Darian for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of Star Wars books! We're diving deep into the last five years, dissecting the current market, and comparing the modern era to the initial Disney releases. Discover what sets these periods apart, how they stack up against the old Legends (EU) material, and the strategies needed to navigate ever-shifting consumer demands. Another news article about and oldie. Vader comics and the Palpatine / Shmi moment. Yeah. Let's dive in

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15:19

Lightspeed (#35) Giveaway Closing Soon! New Reads,...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/06/15

PUNCH IT! STAR WARS GIVEAWAY FROM ORBITKEY We only have 3 days left on the final star wars Orbitkey giveaway - make sure you throw your name in that hat! We chat new comics, books, and other great news right here in this mini episode! The link to do so is right here: https://gleam.io/iQUiy/star-wars-orbitkey-giveaway-2 ———————————————————————— Star Wars™ | Orbitkey https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars?srsltid=AfmBOooRBYZx8B9FPSAfbwRHIEhm5M7Y9NRYKcUp2ARrXOFAGy95tHAQ Stay tuned to our

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52:32

BEFORE Andor | "Reign of the Empire: Mask of Fear" |...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/06/09

This week we dive deep for a review on the first book in a developing trilogy called Reign of the Empire. The first installment, by Alexander Freed, "Mask of Fear", is our subject this week. We get our special guest Iain Kay on with Josh for the review, the deep dive making connections and more. We only have 8 days left on the final star wars Orbitkey giveaway #2 so make sure you throw your name in the hat!! Link is right here: https://gleam.io/iQUiy/star-wars-orbitkey-giveaway-2 Find Iain

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65:53

Cad Bane's Rise To Revenge | Tales of the Underworld...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/06/02

This week on Star Wars Escape Pod, we dive deep into the treacherous depths of the "Tales of the Underworld" story arc, focusing on everyone's favorite Duros bounty hunter: Cad Bane! Join Josh, Blake and Darian as we unpack the thrilling narratives that further cement Bane's reputation as one of the galaxy's most formidable and ruthless figures. We'll break down his cunning tactics, his complex moral code (or lack thereof!), and his memorable encounters with both familiar faces and new adversaries

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73:49

How Ventress Survived & Her New Story | Tales of the...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/05/26

She's back! Asajj Ventress, the formidable fan-favorite from The Clone Wars, makes her unexpected return, continuing her saga beyond the acclaimed novel Dark Disciple – a true gem for any Clone Wars connoisseur. We're diving deep into the implications of resurrection in the Star Wars universe, reviewing the first three episodes of Ventress's journey in Tales of the Underworld, and connecting all the thrilling narrative threads. Join our lively discussion as we unpack it all! We create this podcast

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86:15

Andor S2 Aftershow (Part 4/4) | Luthens Full Circle,...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/05/19

The final arc of ANDOR has hit Disney plus, and so has our dedicated aftershow on the podcast app of your choice! 🎉 Dive into the season finale with us in the last of our special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Kirk, Dan, and Kyle for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action of the final moments of one of the greatest star wars shows ever made. We create this podcast out of pure love for Star Wars, and we'd love for you to help us share it

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85:34

Andor S2 Aftershow (Part 3/4) | Ghorman Massacre,...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/05/12

The third arc of ANDOR Season 2 has hit Disney streaming, and so has our dedicated aftershow on the podcast app of your choice! 🎉 Dive into the season premiere with us in the first of our four special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Kirk, Matt, and Darian for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action of the Ghorman massacre, Mon Mothma's exit from the senate, crossovers with Star Wars: Rebels, continuity debates and so much more. We create

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89:37

Andor S2 Aftershow (Part 2/4) | Ghorman Heist & The...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/05/04

May the Fourth Be With You! Happy Star Wars Day, everyone! While we didn't manage to record a dedicated May the 4th special this year, we hope you're celebrating in true Star Wars style. Get together with friends or family, have a movie marathon, build some LEGO, dive into a game – whatever fun, Force-filled activity you choose! And don't forget to check out all the awesome deals happening this weekend. Keep an eye out for sales on books, LEGO, Steam games, digital downloads, Amazon, the Disney

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83:24

Celebration Roundtable - Favorite Moments and...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/04/22

Star Wars Celebration has come to a close in Japan and we're here to have a fun chat about all the exciting reveals, the biggest headlines that came from the convention and some beautiful speeches delivered by Ahmed Best and Dave Filoni. Everything from Starfighter, to Maul: Shadow Lord, Visions Vol 3, Zero Company, Star Wars x Fortnite and the NEXT Star Wars Celebration in 2 years... Join Josh, Blake, Kirk and Kyle as we dive deeper into Star Wars Celebration News coming through Star Wars Launch

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16:54

Celebration Online | [Day 3] Visions Presents... |...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/04/21

Today we're recapping DAY 3 of Celebration Japan 2025! During the closing ceremonies of Star Wars Celebration Japan, it was announced that Star Wars Celebration will return to California in 2027, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the first time the event has been held in LA since 2006. Additionally, details and a release date for Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 were revealed by the directors, showcasing nine new animated shorts from Japanese studios. Lucasfilm also announced Star Wars:

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19:52

Celebration Online | [Day 2] Ahsoka Season 2 - Anakin...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/04/20

Today we're recapping DAY 2 of Celebration Japan 2025! Today's Star Wars news includes exciting updates across the galaxy: the cast of Andor is teasing the upcoming Season 2 which will delve deeper into supporting character stories and how it will air, while Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, and Rosario Dawson shared five secrets about Ahsoka, alongside a surprise guest. For gamers, the new single-player turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company was announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, promising

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