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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! Soundcloud |
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. Soundcloud |
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. Soundcloud |
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! Soundcloud |
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. Soundcloud |
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. Soundcloud |
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. Soundcloud |
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Podcast 29 - The Rise of Skywalker
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 28 - Mark Hamill and the Sequel Trilogy
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 27 - The Phantom Menace hits 20
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 26 - Galaxy of Adventures controversy
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 25 - Jedi Council Assemble!!!
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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??? Soundcloud |
Podcast 24 - Stormies, stormies everywhere...
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 23 - News and Rumours
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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!! Soundcloud |
Podcast 22 - Six years of Disney ownership
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 21 - First thoughts of Resistance
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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! Soundcloud |
Podcast 20 - NYCC and the Mandalorian
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 19 - A slowdown in Star Wars!!!!!!!!!!
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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! Soundcloud |
Podcast 18 - Back behind the microphone!
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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! Soundcloud |
Podcast 17 - #CloneWarsSaved
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 16 - A round up of recent events
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 15 - Fandom, Solo and the Future?
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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? Soundcloud |
Podcast 14 - SPOILER FULL Solo review - pt 2
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 13 - SPOILER FULL Solo review - pt 1
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 12 - SPOILER FREE Solo reactions
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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. Soundcloud |
Podcast 11 - Spaceships in the Original Trilogy era
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May 2018
For Episode 11 Alex, Ali, Mara and Dave talk about the wide variety of small spaceships in the Original Trilogy era - there are so many ships here to choose from, Rebel, Imperial and freelance! Soundcloud |
Podcast 10 - Star Wars: more than a top 10
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May 2018
For Episode 10 Alex and Dave cover all recent breaking Star Wars news as well as delving into what their top 10 moments are, discovering that Star Wars is bigger than a top 10 list. Soundcloud |
Podcast 9 - Droids, droids, droids!
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April 2018
In Episode 9 Ali and Dave are joined by Mara Ranger, an ardent Star Wars fan who holds R2-D2 in high regard. In respect of this, its only fair we devote an episode to droids! Soundcloud |
PadawanPodcast No.2 - Empire striking back
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April 2018
For Episode 2 of the PadawanPodcasts youngling William (and his dad Dave) debate the merits of The Empire Strikes Back and William's choice of starship. Soundcloud |
Podcast 8 - The Mortis Arc
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April 2018
In Episode 8 Ali and Dave explore light and dark - in particular how it is portrayed in the Mortis Arc of the Clone War TV series, and how this arc connects to the last episode of Rebels? Soundcloud |
Podcast 7 - Solo trailer and Wars vs Trek
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April 2018
In Episode 7 Ali and Dave discuss what we learned from the recent Solo trailer, what toys from last Friday's releases caught Dave's eye, and the Council discusses Star Wars vs Trek! Soundcloud |
Podcast 6 - A Star Wars bonanza - and Lego
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March 2018
In Episode 6 Alex, Dave, and Andy (Mr Lego) discuss everything Star Wars! From the Han Solo poster controversy, more about The Last Jedi to Star Wars Lego! Soundcloud |
PadawanPodcast No. 1 - A New Hope???
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March 2018
Youngling William, Padawan to Dave, joins his dad for Ep1 of the PadawanPodcasts, where he explains what he loves about Ep4, his choice of lightsaber, explores dark and light, and more! Soundcloud |
Podcast 5 - The Council debate The Last Jedi
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March 2018
In Episode 5 Alex, Ali and Dave discuss The Last Jedi ahead of the UK release on disc and digitally. Initially divided in their views, the Council but do come to some agreement. Soundcloud |
Podcast 4 - Rebels, its a wrap!
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March 2018
In Episode 4 Alex and Ali explore their enjoyment of Season 4 of Rebels and a review of the epic conclusion to the first Disney Star Wars TV show. Soundcloud |
Podcast 3 - The Last Jedi, part 2 of our thoughts
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February 2018
In Episode 3 Alex and Dave continue their debate about the strengths and failings of the latest Star Wars Saga film - Episode 8: The Last Jedi. What do you think? Soundcloud |
Podcast 2 - The Last Jedi, part 1 of our thoughts
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January 2018
In Episode 2 Alex and Dave debate the strengths and failings of the latest Star Wars Saga film - Episode 8: The Last Jedi. Have a listen and see if you agree. Soundcloud |
Podcast 1 - Rey, Fox and messing with the brand
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December 2017
In Episode 1 Alex and Dave discuss Rey's possible origin, the news that Disney may be about to acquire Fox, and why fans get protective of the brands they love. Soundcloud |