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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!

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62:23

Bogans Advocate #6 | Return of the Jedi

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2026/03/09

In this episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod podcast, Josh and the crew dive into the "Bogan's Advocate" segment to take an honest, critical look at Return of the Jedi. A massive 85-foot Lego Venator project intrugues us this week, and a breakdown of the Mandalorian and Grogu Super Bowl teaser! The heart of our episode this week features a deep dive into fan-favorite controversies, including the "Yub Nub" versus "Celebration Finale" ending , Boba Fett’s unceremonious exit , and whether the deleted

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48:14

Bogans Advocate #3 | Revenge of the Sith | Force...

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2026/02/16

Welcome back to the Star Wars Escape Pod! In this installment of our "Bogan’s Advocate" series, we dive deep into the final chapter of the prequel trilogy: Revenge of the Sith. The rules of the game remain the same—we challenge our own perspectives by finding things to love in movies we might dislike, or offering "friendly criticism" of the films we absolutely adore. Before we get into the main event, Blake shares a mini-review of his recent journey through Force Collector, a junior novel set

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67:39

Steve Ellerhoff (Phd) Returns! (Special Guest) | A...

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2026/02/06

Get ready to jump into the escape pod for a stellar celebration! In this high-energy episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod, hosts Josh, Blake, and Bryce ring in Star Wars Podcast Day 2026. Joining the crew is the brilliant Dr. Steve Ellerhoff, author of Jung and Star Wars: A Contemporary Mythology, who brings a wonderful perspective as we look at the mythology from a Jung lens. From the nostalgic "artifact" of old Star Wars Insider advertisements and the rising cost of lightsaber collectibles to a

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45:46

Bogans Advocate #2 | Attack of the Clones | Maul:...

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2026/02/02

Hold onto your lekku, because this week we’re abandoning ship and diving straight into the Dark Side.First up, we’re dissecting the brand-new trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord. Is Disney finally growing a pair and giving us a true villain protagonist, or are they just going to "Cruella-fy" our favorite horn-headed Sith? We’re breaking down Maul’s mysterious new "Acolyte" (could it be a canonized Darth Talon?), the "Inquisitor-lite" vibes of the new visual style, and why this show might finally bridge

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43:29

Cantina Banter #8 | The Lucasfilm Leadership Change...

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2026/01/19

In this edition of Cantina Banter, the crew gathers to break down the massive news shaking up the galaxy: Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down from her role at Lucasfilm. We dive deep into what this transition means for the franchise, speculating on how the studio might pivot under new creative leadership and the watchful eye of Dave Filoni. While we have already released a quick Lightspeed episode and a Star Wars Launchpad update covering the breaking headlines, join us here for the full, unfiltered

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92:43

New Star Wars Games Revealed At TGA | The Battlefront...

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2025/12/22

In this packed episode of the Star Wars Escape Pod, hosts Josh and Kirk dive into the latest gaming news from the Game Awards, including the reveal of Star Wars: Galactic Racer and the highly anticipated spiritual successor to Knights of the Old Republic, Fate of the Old Republic. The team also provides a hands-on look at Orbitkey's new Disney-inspired collection, featuring premium character-themed key organizers and travel gear. To close out the show, guest Kyle from Kysabers joins for an in-depth

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62:35

Episode #400 Celebration Game Show! | Fantasy Heist...

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2025/11/10

Welcome everyone to our 400th podcast celebration! This week we celebrate with a game show in the style of fantasy football, but Star Wars. Each of us has chosen a fantasy hero team-up with only a few rules in place. The mission? Break into Palpatine's secret vault on Pillio! We want to thank every one of our listeners for being with us all these years, and we hope tonight's show brings you all the laughs and smiles that we've had creating it. Cheers from the cantina, and to many more episodes

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87:44

The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer Breakdown |...

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2025/10/01

This is the Way... to a massive discussion! Join us in the Escape Pod as we dive deep into the first trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu. We'll go shot-by-shot to break down all the big action, returning characters like Zeb, what the new Razor Crest means, and how this is positioned as Star Wars' triumphant return to the big screen.Plus, we'll discuss The Mandalorian's cultural impact—from the helmet on every t-shirt to the meme-able nature of the adorable foundling—and how a sci-fi character

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01:04:40

Cantina Banter #4 | A Robot Star Wars Library in...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/08/25

We hit 100k downloads! 🎉 Join us for another round of Cantina Banter where we're talking new Acolyte & Bad Batch books, a robotic Star Wars library, the future of Cara Dune, and SDCC. It's a trap... if you miss it! #StarWars #Podcast #TheMandalorian #CantinaBanterEMAIL US YOUR REQUESTS AND QUESTIONS! ———————————————————————— Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch

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01:35:22

Cantina Banter #3 | SDCC 2025 - Lucas Museum Coming...

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2025/08/18

This week on the podcast, hosts Josh and Blake, joined by their friend Darian, are discussing the latest Star Wars news from San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). George Lucas's first Comic-Con appearance since 1976 to promote his upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which will feature a vast collection of pop culture artifacts.Our conversation shifts to Star Wars collectibles, including new Hasbro Black Series action figures and the new crowdfunding campaign for a highly-detailed,

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57:43

Speculating the New Jedi Order era | Force Collector...

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2025/08/11

Jedi, Sith, and all the shades of the Force in between. Join us as we dive into the unknowns of the New Jedi Order era, picking apart clues from the novel Force Collector and the subtle hints woven throughout The Rise of Skywalker. What does the future hold for the galaxy's peacekeepers?On this week's episode of "Star Wars Escape Pod," the hosts and special guest Francis dive deep into the new New Jedi Order era. They speculated on the upcoming movies, including the confirmed Starfighter film with

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01:11:41

Cantina Banter (#1) | A Whole Lot of Random Stuff!

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2025/07/14

Get ready to pull up a seat at the sabacc 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

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Cantina Banter Trailer! | A New Sub-Series On Star...

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2025/07/08

Get Ready for Cantina Banter!Ever wondered what it's like to just hang out at a Cantina in a galaxy far, far away? Well, buckle up, because we're launching a brand-new sub-series on Star Wars Escape Pod: Cantina Banter! Forget scripts and planned topics – we're heading to the Cantina for some chill, unscripted conversations. We'll be kicking back, letting the conversation flow wherever the Force takes us, and maybe even throwing in some Star Wars trivia challenges along the way. Think of it as our

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34:03

Orbitkey Giveaway Winners! | Cantina Banter With...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/06/24

Journey with us this week as we squeeze into the escape pod for a rapid-fire catch-up with co-host Bryce! We'll be dissecting the monumental conclusion of The High Republic, celebrating the resurgence of Battlefront 2, announcing the fortunate winners of our Orbitkey giveaway, and navigating through a galaxy of other topics. It's a quick, casual banter session you won't want to miss!Giveaway Link: https://gleam.io/iQUiy/star-wars-orbitkey-giveaway-2 ———————————————————————— Star Wars™ |

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01:30:24

Andor S2 Aftershow (Part 1/4) | S02 Premiere | The...

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2025/04/28

The first three episodes of ANDOR Season 2 have arrived, and so has our dedicated aftershow! 🎉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, Dan, Shawna, and Darian for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action. We create this podcast out of pure love for Star Wars, and we'd love for you to help us share it! Spread the word: Please Retweet or share this episode in your

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30:48

Tales of the Underworld Speculations and Expectations?

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/04/07

Darian joins Josh for a small chat about the upcoming animated anthology series "Tales of the Underworld" which will see the return of Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress as thier respective bounty hunting roles and the backstories that precede them. We set some speculations and expectations out on the table, and trail off topic as we always tend to do!We're hoping all of your can help spread the word of the podcast and keep sharing links online to your friends! Really helps us out trying to grow the

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01:05:49

Dawn of the Jedi (Explained) | The Earliest Star Wars...

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2025/03/31

James Mangold is making a Dawn of the Jedi movie, an era only seen in the Dark Horse Comics age of star wars stories. Today we dive deep into Vol 1 of Tales of the Jedi, talk about the narrative and speculate on what could be adapted.. or should it? Let's get into that.Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️

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49:28

The Star Wars Banking System | Explained

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/03/24

This week we dive into a tough topic for most, Banking.. in Star Wars. It's not the most exciting topic, and sure it can even anger fans who never appreciated the lore about the prequels. But it's relevant, and needed, and this week we read through an article that explains a lot of fundamentals about the galactic economics. So let's join Josh and Blake and dive right in.Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️

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49:47

5 Kurosawa Inspirations For Star Wars | 20 Years...

Star Wars Escape Pod ·

2025/03/17

Today we look at 5 fantastic kurosawa inspirations that play a big part into star wars. Revenge of the Sith turns 20 years old and is blasting back onto the big screen later in April! And finally the celebration guest list has grown and completed, let's take a look who will be there in Japan! Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star

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01:18:52

Star Wars Bounty Hunter (2002) | Retro Game Review

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2025/02/24

This week we roll back the clock to 2002 when Bounty Hunter released on PS2 and Gamecube! Join Josh, Blake, and Darian for this retro-review that we played through again on the "remastered" edition on PC!Star Wars Launch Pad: https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦

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