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Podcast 50 - What is happening to the ST?

June 2020
A momentous podcast for us, we have reached number 50. And for this podcast we have a very contentious discussion ahead! Alex, Ali, Andy and Dave look at the current rumours that the Sequel Trilogy may be reset or even discarded following internal talks within LucasFilm itself. Is this true, could this happen, how could LucasFilm manage it and what would reactions be?
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Podcast 49 - A lack of faith?

May 2020
In our latest podcast - number 49, Alex, Ali, and Dave dive deeper into Star Wars than they expected, and discuss what they think of the sequel trilogy and the Mandalorian now they have seen both multiple times, the results may be surprising. Are we losing faith in the franchise?

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Podcast 48 - The High Republic release delayed

May 2020
Ali, Andy and Dave provide commentary around the current news in Star Wars: The delay of The High Republic project and Sam Witwer's recent comments around 'what is canon'. Dave also provides a teaser for the 2020 #JediCouncilFacts following our 2019-20 project, to be launched June 1st and we debate #MakeSolo2Happen.

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Podcast 47 - Welcome Justin & The Clone Wars

May 2020
Alex, Ali, Mara and Dave are joined by brand new 'shiny' Council member, Justin, for his first podcast. And what a podcast, as well as welcoming Justin to the team we discuss the epic final arc of The Clone Wars animated series. Expect the usual banter and rambling as well as what the Council are now looking forward to.
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Podcast 46 - The Clone Wars Season 7 finale

May 2020
Join Alex, Dave, Ali and special guest William from our Padawan podcast as we provide instant reaction to "Victory and Death" the very last episode of season 7.

Warning - SPOILERS GALORE and it gets emotional... you have been warned!

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Podcast 45 - The Clone Wars Season 7, ep 1-9

April 2020
Alex, Ali and Dave manage to grab enough time to do a quick (for the Jedi Council) recap of episodes 1-9 of The Clone Wars Season 7 for podcast 45. As you would expect, the team attempts to stay on topic, but manage to stray into the movies and other franchises as they attempt to provide an overview of the story so far.
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Podcast 44 - The Rise of Skywalker Novelisation

March 2020
SPOILER, SPOILER, SPOILER
Join Alex, Ali and Dave as they discuss and review the newly released novelisation of The Rise of Skywalker for podcast 44. Rae Carson's novel adds more information, new scenes and more context to the movie. Hear the thoughts the Council have on all of these.

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Podcast 43 - The Mandalorian Season 1

March 2020
For podcast 43 Alex, Ali, Mara and Dave finally get round to reviewing the full first season of The Mandalorian. Hear their take on Star Wars on the small screen, how the TV show has impacted the fan community and what their expectations/hopes are for Season 2.

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Podcast 42 - The Rise of Skywalker pt2 - and more

March 2020
Alex, Andy, Ali and Dave gather to discuss more of the Rise of Skywalker, including some of the recent leaks from the imminent novel release before then moving onto a range of Star Wars subjects from The Mandalorian, to The Clone Wars, to The High Republic. This is a very packed podcast 42!

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Podcast 41 - The High Republic first thoughts

February 2020
Ali and Dave hold an impromptu podcast 41 in response to the announcement of the next phase of the Star Wars universe: the previously known Project Luminous is now unveiled as The High Republic, with an initial release of 5 novels and comic book series. Listen to the podcast to find out what Ali and Dave think to the news.
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Podcast 40 - Galaxy's Edge review

February 2020
Join Alex and Ali for podcast 40 as they review their visit to Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios, Galaxy's Edge. Hear their thoughts on the Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run attraction, food at Ronto Roasters and drinks at Oga's Cantina!

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Podcast 39 - The Rise of Skywalker review pt1

January 2020
More SPOILERS, SPOILERS, SPOILERS!
The entire Council is in session for our first in-depth review of The Rise of Skywalker. So, join Alex, Mara, Ali, Andy and Dave for podcast 39 where we cover off (probably) the first half hour of the movie! At this rate it's going to take us 5 podcasts to do the full movie!

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Podcast 38 - The Rise of Skywalker reaction

December 2019
SPOILERS, SPOILERS, SPOILERS!
Alex, Ali and Dave provide a short-ish first reaction to Episode 9 of the Skywalker Saga - Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The three of them discuss what they like (lots) as well as a few comments around what could have been done differently. Spoilers galore - you have been warned.

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Podcast 37 - The Mandalorian 1-3 review

November 2019
Its been an exciting 2 weeks with three episodes of The Mandalorian dropping in quick succession. For podcast 37 Alex, Mara, Ali and Dave provide a full review of the episodes so far and their thoughts on the series as well as what they think the wider story might be and how it could tie into The Rise of Skywalker.
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Podcast 36 - The Rise of Skywalker Trailer

October 2019
For podcast 36 we had a bit of an impromptu gathering for the release of The Rise of Skywalker final trailer. Join Alex, Ali, Andy and Dave (with a secret guest appearance part way through) for our first thoughts on the trailer - as well as some random planetary geology... and World War 2 facts!
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Podcast 35 - Triple Force Friday

October 2019
After our summer hiatus we are back talking anything and everything Star Wars. For podcast 35 Alex, Mara, Ali and Dave delve deep into the fallout across social media for Triple Force Friday, as it appears that Hasbro and Disney have perhaps not got behind an event they created.
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Podcast 34 - Welcome to special guest Neil

July 2019
Join Ali, Mara, Andy and special guest Neil 'Positive' Lowery (Twitter @LoweryNeil) for podcast 34, as they discuss the recently revealed Sith Troopers, some Star Wars fiction, and the build up (or lack of) to Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.
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Podcast 33 - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

July 2019
Join Alex and Dave for a completely new format of podcast for us (that we will repeat if our listeners like it) as both sit down to watch the whole of Rogue One and provide a commentary to their thoughts on the movie as it plays out. Join us, perhaps put the movie on yourself, and listen to us dissect and enthuse about the movie!
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Podcast 32 - What's your favourite Star Wars film?

June 2019
Join Alex, Ali and Mara for podcast 32 as we discuss the current 'Favourite Star Wars' poll we are running on Twitter and its results so far, an update from Galaxy's Edge and a review and discussion about the recent Vanity Fair article about the upcoming movie, The Rise of Skywalker...plus some Star Trek nonsense by Ali.
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Podcast 31 - The Phantom Menace at 20

May 2019
As a very special podcast for a very special anniversary, the entire Jedi Council manages to all be in the same room to record podcast 31. The subject for this auspicious event? The 20th anniversary of Episode 1: Star Wars The Phantom Menace! Follow the link to find out what we think of the movie.
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Podcast 30 - The Mandalorian

May 2019
A day after May the 4th Ali, Mara and Dave gathered for podcast 30 to discuss more reactions to The Rise of Skywalker trailer, as well as providing opinion about The Mandalorian panel at Celebration 2019. Dave also gushes about the recent inclusion by LEGO on their new product releases.
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Podcast 29 - The Rise of Skywalker

April 2019
Celebration 2019 Chicago has just ended and all Alex, Mara and Ali can talk about for podcast 29 is the trailer for Episode IX - now titled The Rise of Skywalker. Ali rants (for a change!) and there is much fun! We also thank LEGO Group for all the content they shared with us recently.
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Podcast 28 - Mark Hamill and the Sequel Trilogy

March 2019
Alex, Mara and Dave explore a few topics for episode 28, from International Women's Day, to International Book Day, to Mark's revelation that he feels the Sequels missed an opportunity not to get the original cast all together on screen. Finally Alex enthuses about Galaxy's Edge and all that will be there.
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Podcast 27 - The Phantom Menace hits 20

March 2019
In episode 27 Ali, Mara and Dave cover some of the Star Wars news dropping, including the latest from Galaxy's Edge and the 20th anniversary of The Phantom Menace. As a 'treat' for Mara and Dave, Ali springs a surprise quiz and then finally all three discuss their top 3 (or was that 4 Dave) Star Wars characters.
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Podcast 26 - Galaxy of Adventures controversy

February 2019
For episode 26 we join Alex, Ali and Dave, plus late joiner Mara, to catch up on the news from the Star Wars universe. Episode IX has finished filming, news about Triple Force Friday plus a breakdown of Dave's recent article talking about the Galaxy of Adventures episode Leia: The Rescue and the current state of fandom.
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Podcast 25 - Jedi Council Assemble!!!

January 2019
We have managed a full Jedi Council showing for episode 25. Alex, Mara, Ali, Andy and Dave discuss everything Star Wars for our first podcast of the New Year. What is the future of the Star Wars Brand? Is the big screen being abandoned for the small? And Dave rants: HOW MUCH for a ticket to Disneyland???
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Podcast 24 - Stormies, stormies everywhere...

December 2018
For episode 24 Ali, Mara and Dave discuss more Mandalorian rumours - the hype is begining to build! As well as this we are celebrating our first birthday - thank you to all of our friends for your support! Our main topic this week is stormtroopers - in all their forms. We were amazed at the number of variants now named.
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Podcast 23 - News and Rumours

December 2018
Its been a few weeks, and that means lots been happening in the Star Wars universe! For podcast 23 Alex, Mara and Dave try to cover as much as possible - from animation, to live action TV shows to rumours surfacing from the set of Episode IX, we try to cover them all!!
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Podcast 22 - Six years of Disney ownership

November 2018
In our latest podcast, number 22, Ali and Dave discuss a range of topics, not least the impact of 6 years of Disney ownership of Lucasfilm. Also under the spotlight is George Lucas' involvement (or lack of) in the brand following the acquisition, more Resistance commentary and Vader comic book reveals.
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Podcast 21 - First thoughts of Resistance

October 2018
For Podcast 21 Alex, Mara and Dave cover the latest news in the Star Wars universe: theft on set at the Mandalorian, confirmation of the cancellation of the Boba Fett movie, new releases from Hasbro and John William's illness. We also review Star Wars Resistance and announce an exciting competition!
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Podcast 20 - NYCC and the Mandalorian

October 2018
Join Ali, Mara and Dave for Episode 20 - a milestone for The Jedi Council. In this episode we discuss the naming and synopsis of the new live action series - the Mandalorian - as well as providing a round-up of all of the goodies announced at this years' NYCC.
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Podcast 19 - A slowdown in Star Wars!!!!!!!!!!

September 2018
Episode 19 opens with the news that Bob Iger - CEO of Disney - has taken responsibility for the choice of release date for Solo, and hints at a slowdown of Star Wars movies going forward. Join Ali, Mara, Andy and Dave and see what they make of this bombshell!
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Podcast 18 - Back behind the microphone!

September 2018
After a summer of relaxation, the Jedi Council are back for Episode 18. Join Alex, Ali, Mara and Dave as we have a general round up of the news over the summer break: Resistance, Clone Wars, Dave Filoni, Ep9 (perhaps Ep10!) - its been a busy summer!
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Podcast 17 - #CloneWarsSaved

July 2018
In Episode 17 we have a microcast where Alex, Ali, Andy and Dave react to the latest breaking news from SDCC. The Clone Wars 10 year anniversary panel ended with the reveal that a 12 episode Season 7 is being released on the Disney Digital Platform.
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Podcast 16 - A round up of recent events

July 2018
For episode 16 we manage a full house with the entire Jedi Council in session! Join Alex, Ali, Andy, Mara and Dave where we discuss recent news in the Star Wars universe and Andy & Dave eulogise about the recent Star Wars Gathering event in Liverpool.
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Podcast 15 - Fandom, Solo and the Future?

June 2018
Alex, Dave and Ali discuss the current state of fandom across the Star Wars galaxy, how Solo has been affected by the split in fandom and where Lucasfilm could take the franchise in the future. Will Episode 9 breathe fresh life into the franchise?
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Podcast 14 - SPOILER FULL Solo review - pt 2

June 2018
Part 2 of our Solo review, where Alex, Dave, Ali, Mara and Andy continue their SPOILER FULL discussion. The team also debate a recent Twitter poll where we asked the fans to rate their favourite Disney Star Wars movie.
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Podcast 13 - SPOILER FULL Solo review - pt 1

May 2018
A special edition podcast where we review Solo. Alex, Dave and Andy are joined by Mara Ranger as they go deep into SPOILER territory discussing Solo, its characters and themes. As well as all major talking points of the movie.
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Podcast 12 - SPOILER FREE Solo reactions

May 2018
Special mini-podcast where Alex, Ali and Dave give their initial SPOILER FREE opinion of what they thought of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Don't worry if you haven't seen it yet, we do not give anything away just say what we think.
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