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Podcast 82 - The Padawan strikes backFebruary 2023
The Padawan that was William, becomes a Jedi Knight tonight, when he joins Ali and Dave for Podcast 82 to discuss the Bad Batch Season 2. Supposedly this was to debate the Bad Batch, but as always we went wider, covering off Kenobi and Andor as well, before coming back to the Bad Batch and what William thinks of the show and how it continues the Clone Wars. Soundcloud |
Podcast 81 - 5 year anniversaryDecember 2022
Join a full house of Council members for episode 81, as we look back over the last 5 years of being a Star Wars podcast. From the humble beginnings of Alex and Dave rambling about the fandom, to having Andy, Ali, Justin and Mara become part of the collective over the years. What have we liked or not in the last 5 years? What's our high and low? Soundcloud |
Podcast 80 - Kenobi: Ep 6 - final thoughts...June 2022
For our 80th podcast, join Justin, Ali and Dave this week as the 'Boys' discuss the season finale of the Disney+ series Obi Wan Kenobi. Will they agree on anything? Was the season worth the wait? See what they have to say on this week's episode. Soundcloud |
Podcast 79 - Kenobi: Ep 4&5 - full reviewJune 2022
In episode 79 of our podcasts Alex, Ali and Dave (with a fleeting drop in by Justin) review Episodes 4 and 5 of the Disney+ show, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Join us on our thoughts on Vader, Ben and thoughts about the last episode coming soon. Soundcloud |
Podcast 78 - Kenobi: Ep 3, what we think so farJune 2022
Join Justin, Ali and Dave for Podcast 78 as they review the third episode of Obi Wan Kenobi. We warn you now, there will be SPOILERS. Has it got better or do old grievances still exist? Hear about this and more in the latest Jedi Council podcast. Soundcloud |
Podcast 77 - Kenobi: Ep 1&2 more commentsMay 2022
For our 77th episode, join Alex and Justin as they give their review on the first two episodes of the Disney+ Star Wars show, Obi Wan Kenobi. Are they fans of the show? What do they think of Ewan McGregor coming back? Tune in to find out. Warning - contains SPOILERS. Soundcloud |
Podcast 76 - Kenobi: Ep 1&2 initial thoughtsMay 2022
In an unexpected, impromptu podcast number 76, join Ali and Dave as they talk about the good, bad and indifferent things they saw following their first watch of Kenobi. The pair of them provide lots of SPOILERS so make sure you have seen the show before listening to them. Soundcloud |
Podcast 75 - From a certain point of view
April 2022
Join Alex, Ali and Dave on the Jedi Council as we discuss Star Wars "From a Certain Point of View" ...where we are joined by William, Dave's oldest Padawan as he breaks down Star Wars from the younger point of view! Will he live up to the standards of the Council....make his Dad proud? Tune in to find out. Soundcloud |
Podcast 74 - Book of Boba: Chapters 5,6&7
March 2022
As a follow up to our last podcast, join Alex and Ali this week as they discuss the final 3 episodes of the Disney+ show, The Book of Boba Fett. They also talk a little Kenobi and dive deep into how Star Wars features in the Disney Theme Parks and does it work or not? Soundcloud |
Podcast 73 - Book of Boba: Chapters 5,6&7
February 2022
Justin and Dave have finally got around to recording their thoughts about the final three episodes of The Book of Boba Fett on Disney+. Expect lots of laughs as the pair of them cover what was more The Mandalorian Season 2.5 than Boba Fett and see if you agree with the conclusions they arrive at. Soundcloud |
Podcast 72 - Book of Boba: Chapters 3&4
January 2022
The unthinkable has happened... the ENTIRE Jedi Council has convened to discuss Chapters 3 and 4 of the Book of Boba Fett. Listen to find out what Alex, Mara, Ali, Justin and Dave think of the two episodes - caution, this is a PG podcast as the Council members did curse a few times and strayed into more adult terminology. Expect many spoilers... and laughs! Soundcloud |
Podcast 71 - Book of Boba: Chapters 1&2
January 2022
Almost a full Council, with Alex, Ali, Justin and Dave getting together to discuss the now streaming Book of Boba Fett on Disney+. Find out if they think the first two episodes lived up to the hype of both the character over the years and then his introduction in The Mandalorian. We go into spoiler territory so be prepared to have everything and anything about the episodes discussed. Soundcloud |
Podcast 70 - Visionary storytelling in anime
October 2021
For Podcast 70, Alex, Ali and Dave managed to grab an hour together to delve into the visionary storytelling of Star Wars: Visions, Japanese anime inspired stories of alternate Star Wars universes - think of it as Japanese Star Wars 'What if'! The guys also discuss the tie-novel Ronin by Emma Mieko Candon. Well, what did we think? Click to link to find out! Soundcloud |
Podcast 69 - Do Wookies shed their hair...?
September 2021
Ali and Dave have a catch-up, providing a brief explanation of our recent lack of podcasts, we are interested to know if you agree? We also enthuse on Star Wars: The High Republic - we are all fans of the book and comic-book series and feel this should be the future direction of Star Wars. And the key question... Do Wookies Moult? Find out here! Soundcloud |
Justincast 1 - Justin's take on the Bad Batch
May 2021
Justin drops a special solo cast where he plays catch up on all things Bad Batch after missing the last 2 podcasts! Hear what he has to say and share his thoughts as he discusses the first three episodes of the newly released Disney+ show. Soundcloud |
Podcast 68 - The Bad Batch is here & we tell all
May 2021
Join Alex, Ali, Mara and Dave for podcast 68 as we review and discuss all that has happened in the first 2 episodes of the new Star Wars streaming show on Disney+, The Bad Batch. SPOILER ALERT - We go into detail about the story and more...way off topic as usual but somethings never change! Soundcloud |
Podcast 67 - The Bad Batch is almost here...
April 2021
RATING U/PG - Join Alex, Ali and Dave for podcast 67 as we catch up on everything and anything Star Wars. From latest news, our hopes and thoughts about Disney+ upcoming series The Bad Batch and we go into detail on the latest rumours from a long Reddit post! Plus the odd rant here and there...May the Force be with you! Soundcloud |
ORDER 66 - Happy 2021!
January 2021
For podcast 66, Alex, Ali and Dave host our first show of 2021 - has it really been 2 months? On the podcast we discuss all the latest Star Wars news, including Gina Carano's recent release by Lucasfilm for future projects, and review of the new High Republic novels and comics as well as a look at what Disney+ has later this year. Soundcloud |
Podcast 65 - Chapter 16 - full review: part 2
December 2020
Join Justin and Mara in this episode as they give us their thoughts on the last episode of Season 2 of The Mandalorian, Chapter 16: The Rescue. Spoilers a plenty and much to discuss, how do they feel about the ending? What about THAT character making a comeback? Soundcloud |
Podcast 64 - Chapter 16 - full review: part 1
December 2020
For our latest podcast, Alex, Ali and Dave deep dive (WARNING - SPOILER FULL) into the season finale of The Mandalorian Season 2: Chapter 16: The Rescue. What were the biggest surprises? How do we feel the season wrapped up and what next for the season 3? Oh. and what about that ending! Soundcloud |
Podcast 63 - Chapter 15 - full review
December 2020
Host Justin got together with Mara and Dave to put our thoughts out for The Mandalorian, Chapter 15: The Believer. This is a SPOILER FULL podcast, so be warned. In short, we think we liked it! And, as a bonus, Disney unveiled their roadmap for new Star Wars products and we also managed to fit that in. What a FULL show! Soundcloud |
Podcast 62 - Chapter 14 - full review
December 2020
Alex, Justin and Dave discuss (in detail) Chapter 14: The Tragedy, of The Mandalorian. The team go deep into SPOILERS - you have been warned. Did they like it? Did they have any issues with this episode? Have a listen and see if you agree with their opinion. Soundcloud |
Podcast 61 - Chapter 13 - full review, part 2
November 2020
It's time for part two of our Mandalorian Chapter 13: The Jedi review. Alex and Ali return to talk about three things, Ahsoka, The Child and where we go next. It's theories, pettiness and just straight up contrariness in this action packed, SPOILER FILLED episode. Soundcloud |
Podcast 60 - Chapter 13 - full review, part 1
November 2020
For our SPOILER FULL review of The Mandalorian Chapter 13: The Jedi, Justin takes up the mantle of host and discusses with Dave anything and everything that this episode covered, as well as moving into 'what next' for the show, and also for the characters we have now seen in this show. Could this spawn multiple spin-offs? Soundcloud |
Podcast 59 - Chapter 12 - full review
November 2020
What an episode Chapter 12 of the Mandalorian was! For our latest podcast Alex, Justin, Ali and Dave provide a SPOILER FULL review of the the episode named 'The Siege'. We delve into all of the twists in this episode, how they perhaps tie both backwards and forwards in Star Wars, and celebrate how we are seeing more EU content in this show. Soundcloud |
Podcast 58 - Chapter 11 - full review
November 2020
Ali and Dave managed to grab some time to do a full review of Chapter 11 of The Mandalorian, Season 2, Episode 3: The Heiress. Be warned, this is SPOILER FULL., and the guys cover off the episode from start to finish. We also provide details of our competition to win one of two copies of 'From a Certain Point of View 2: The Empire Strikes Back'. Soundcloud |
Podcast 57 - Chapter 11 - quick impressions
November 2020
A special guest and friend of the Council, Scott Hadden, joins Ali and Dave to give a quick, SPOILER FULL, first impression recording of Chapter 11 of The Mandalorian, Season 2, Episode 3: The Heiress. Dave also provides details of our competition to win one of two copies of 'From a Certain Point of View 2: The Empire Strikes Back'. Soundcloud |
Podcast 56 - Chapter 10 - full review
November 2020
Join almost the entire Council, when Mara, Justin, Alex, Ali and Dave provide a SPOILER FULL review of Episode 2 of Season 2 of the Mandalorian: Chapter 10: The Passenger. We discuss the highs and lows and Ali has numerous rants in our latest podcast, he may even have broke his previous record! Soundcloud |
Podcast 55 - Chapter 10 - quick impressions
November 2020
Alex, Ali and Dave have again provided a quick first impression review of the most recent episode of Season 2 of the Mandalorian - Episode 2: Chapter 10: The Passenger. No real spoilers so you can still enjoy the show 'fresh'. Soundcloud |
Podcast 54 - The Mandalorian: Chapter 9
October 2020
Following on from our spoiler free first reaction podcast, Mara, Alex, Ali and Dave catch-up to discuss in detail Season 2, Episode 1 of the Mandalorian TV show: Chapter 9: The Marshal. In this review we delve deep into the episode and there are spoilers galore: Be warned, watch the show BEFORE you listen to this podcast. Soundcloud |
Podcast 53 - The Mandalorian Season 2
October 2020
Alex, Ali and Dave have provided a quick (for us) first impression review of Episode 1 of Season 2 of the Mandalorian - Chapter 9: The Marshal. No real spoilers so you can still enjoy the show 'fresh'. Soundcloud |
Podcast 52 - Thrawn: Ascendancy vol 1
October 2020
Ali, Alex and Dave manage to catch-up to discuss the latest DelRey Star Wars novel release, Thrawn: Ascendancy: Chaos Rising. See what the team thinks of the novel as we cover everything from the cover and page colouring through to the style of the novel as well as the content. Expect spoilers as the guys ramble on! Soundcloud |
Podcast 51 - Return from our summer break
August 2020
The Jedi Council return from their summer holidays to talk about everything and anything Star Wars. For podcast 51, join Alex, Ali and Dave discussing the Mandalorian Trailer, or lack there of...news on the Obi Wan Kenobi series (is it just going to be 4 episodes long?), the recent Hasbro latest releases and the Del Rey book releases for August and September. Soundcloud |
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? Soundcloud |
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? Soundcloud |
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. Soundcloud |
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. Soundcloud |
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! Soundcloud |
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. Soundcloud |
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. Soundcloud |
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. Soundcloud |
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! Soundcloud |
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. Soundcloud |
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! Soundcloud |
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! Soundcloud |