Now This Is Lit: A Star Wars Podcast
Episodes
Now This Was Lit: Kelly Knox
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Now This Was Lit! In this first installment of our upcoming summer series, officially launching this May, Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell s...
Introducing: It's Maul, Y'all!
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 0 of our Maul: Shadow Lord after-show! What's in store for our fave former Sith Lord? Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell and produ...
Mike Chen's Entry Into the Best Star Wars Droids Hall of Fame
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell welcomes Star Wars author Mike Chen back onto the show to discuss his latest novel, Outlaws: Low Red Moon!Grab your co...
The Courtship of Princess Leia: A Mildly Problematic Love Story
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell and producer Davor celebrate Valentine's Day with a Star Wars book discussion all about The Courtship of Princess ...
Outlaws: Low Red Moon Is Mike Chen's Best Star Wars Book Yet
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell reviews Star Wars Outlaws: Low Red Moon by Mike Chen (spoiler-free review).Get your copy of Low Red Moon here: https:/...
50 Years of Light, Magic, and Changing On-Screen Storytelling Forever
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell reviews Industrial Light & Magic: 50 Years of Innovation by Ian Failes.Become an NTIL Community member for access ...
Every Star Wars Book Turning 10 in 2026
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell looks back at the Star Wars books that were published 10, 20, 30, and 50 years ago this year.Become an NTIL Community ...
Every Star Wars Book Releasing in 2026 (So Far)
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell discusses the Star Wars books, comics, manga, and more releasing this year!Read the full list here: https://open.subst...
Star Wars Reading Resolutions 2026
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell and producer Davor reflect on their Star Wars reading goals over the past year -- and share their goals for 2026!Becom...
The Best Star Wars Books of 2025
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The time has come to announce the best of Star Wars publishing this year! Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell and producer Davor share their picks for the...
Exogorth Butts (The Nameless Show #17)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, we're bringing an exclusive episode of The Nameless Show to the public! Get a taste of our monthly NTIL Community s...
Super Cool Announcement Time!
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A replay of the Patreon-exclusive livestream, where Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell and producer Davor revealed a first look at https://starwarsbooks....
How Bill Slavicsek Defined the Star Wars Galaxy
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell and Defining a Galaxy author Bill Slavicsek discuss West End Games, its impact on the Star Wars lore that has influenc...
Cavan Scott's Star Wars Writing Inspiration Playlist
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell invites Cavan Scott onto the show to discuss The Jaws of Jakku, writing to Star Wars music, and more.Become an NTIL Co...
Adam Christopher's Ideal Lightsaber Color, Revealed!
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell and Star Wars author Adam Christopher discuss lightsaber colors, Master of Evil, and FACPOV: Revenge of the Sith (mayb...
Master of Evil Defies Expectations and Highlights the Healing Value of Friendship
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell reviews Master of Evil, Adam Christopher's latest Star Wars novel from Random House Worlds.Become an NTIL Communit...
Kwame Mbalia's Secret to Unlocking a More Epic Grocery Shopping Experience
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell welcomes Star Wars author Kwame Mbalia onto the show to discuss Finn and Jannah's roles in The Last Order, the pow...
Introducing: Now This Is Literally Anything
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Now This Is Literally Anything! In this NTIL bonus show, Meg and Davor join forces once again to discuss ... anything they want! From movie...
In The Last Order, Finn and Jannah Finally Get to Tell Their Own Stories
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell reviews Star Wars: The Last Order (spoiler-free).Become an NTIL Community member for access to The Nameless Show and a...
The Jaws of Jakku - a Spoiler-Free Review
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell's spoiler-free review of Star Wars: The Jaws of Jakku. This is Cavan Scott's first installment in the ongoing ...
Revenge of the Sith: A Conversation with Mike Chen
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell welcomes Star Wars author Mike Chen onto the show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith -- and the ...
May the Jung Be With You
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell invites S.G. Ellerhoff, author of Jung and Star Wars: A Contemporary Mythology, to the show!They discuss his approach ...
Light of the Jedi
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell and producer Davor travel back to where The High Republic first began, discussing Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule.B...
Ashley Eckstein on Giving LEGO Ahsoka a Voice and Her Favorite Star Wars Friendship
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell welcomes the voice of Ahsoka Tano, Ashley Eckstein, to the show! They discuss Ashley's triumphant return to Star W...
How to Write About Star Wars
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell and fellow Star Wars Insider writer Chelsea Zukowski discuss writing about Star Wars ... and how everyone's path to wr...
What Makes a Star Wars Book 'Star Wars'?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell explores what makes a Star Wars book ... well, a Star Wars book.Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to ...
Adam Lance Garcia Wrote (Another) Star War
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell and author Adam Lance Garcia discuss his newest short story, "The Failing of the Light," published in Star W...
Most Vader Comics Are Good? A Star Wars Reading Resolutions Update
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell and producer Davor have been reading ... a lot of Star Wars! Listen for an update on their 2025 Star Wars Reading Reso...
Lamar Giles Brought the Bad Batch Back to Life
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell sits down with Star Wars author Lamar Giles to discuss his new book, Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel.Become a Now This Is...
The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown Review (Spoiler-Free)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell reviews (spoiler-free) The Acolyte: The Crystal Crown (Tessa Gratton).Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for acce...
Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel Review (Spoiler-Free)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell shares a spoiler-free review of Star Wars Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel (Lamar Giles).Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon ...
The End of an Era
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell explains why the ending of The High Republic is the perfect time to finish out Season 3 of the show -- and look ahead ...
The Trials of Charles Soule
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell sits down with Trials of the Jedi author Charles Soule to discuss the book, closing out The High Republic, and writing...
Trials of the Jedi Concludes a Captivating Journey of Hope When We Need It Most
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A spoiler-free The High Republic: Trials of the Jedi review.Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker...
How The High Republic Shaped Me
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As The High Republic comes to a close, Now This Is Lit host Meg Dowell reflects on the series and what it has meant to her personally, as a journalist...
Return of the Kahn
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell welcomes author James Kahn back onto Now This Is Lit to celebrate the release of his new memoir, My Jedi Memoir: A Double Life.Get you...
Jason Fry, the Sports and Star Wars Guy
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and Star Wars author Jason Fry discuss writing for Canon and Legends, The Last Jedi novelization, and more!Become a Now This Is Lit Pa...
Bryan Q. Miller Wrote a Star War
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and Star Wars author Bryan Q. Miller discuss the making of Webby Award-nominated Audible Original, Padawan's Pride.Become a Now Th...
Wayseeker Forces Vernestra Rwoh to Choose Her Next Path
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A spoiler-free review of Star Wars The Acolyte: Wayseeker.Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free sticker! ...
A Valiant Vow Brings Imri's Story to a Triumphant End
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A spoiler-free review of Star Wars The High Republic: A Valiant Vow.Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a free...
Wayseeking with Justina Ireland
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and author Justina Ireland discuss The Acolyte: Wayseeker, writing for Star Wars, and which fonts are (and aren't) the best fonts....
Now This Is Andor #0
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Now This Is Andor - our Patreon-exclusive Star Wars: Andor after-show! Please enjoy this preview episode for free, and join our book-loving...
Into the Light with Claudia Gray
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell welcomes Star Wars author Claudia Gray onto Now This Is Lit to discuss Into the Light and her experience wrapping up a years-long proj...
The Younger High Republic
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell welcomes Now This Is Lit Patreon member Justin onto the show to discuss the young adult and middle-grade books of The High Republic se...
Into the Light is Brilliantly, Beautifully, Devastating
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A spoiler-free review of Star Wars - The High Republic: Into the Light.Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and a f...
The High Republic, Revisited
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell invites Brad from the Now This Is Lit Patreon community onto the show to discuss the first three books in The High Republic series.Bec...
Star Wars Book Tangents
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell invites Chelsea from Space Wizards Book Club back onto Now This Is Lit for a casual chat about Star Wars books, writing for Star Wars ...
Yes, Haunted Starlight is Worth the Audible Subscription
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A spoiler-free The High Republic: Haunted Starlight review for Star Wars fans deciding whether or not an Audible subscription is worth it.Become a Now...
And the Rest Is History
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now This Is Lit producer Davor invites Chris Kempshall back onto the show for a historian-on-historian deep dive into Star Wars: The Rise and Fall of ...
Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear Is Haunting, But Also Very, Very Good
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A spoiler-free review of Star Wars Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear by Alexander Freed.Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The ...
Alexander Freed
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell sits down with Star Wars author Alexander Freed to discuss The Mask of Fear, Mon Mothma, and why lightsabers (or a lack thereof) matte...
The Princess and the Scoundrel in Love
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our annual Valentine's Day episode, host Meg Dowell and producer Davor discuss what makes Han and Leia's relationship special in The Princess and t...
Someone Who Loves You
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell welcomes Star Wars author Beth Revis back onto the show to discuss the making of Someone Who Loves You, out now! In our annual Valenti...
Ske-lit-on Crew #8
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The final episode of our Skeleton Crew after-show is here! Join us as we look back on the show and decide once and for all: Is this the best live-acti...
What Your Favorite Star Wars Book Says About You
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your favorite Star Wars book says a lot about what means the most to you in the real world. Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The ...
Every Star Wars Book Turning 10 in 2025
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell discusses the Star Wars novels celebrating 10-year anniversaries in 2025! Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Na...
Every Star Wars Book Releasing in 2025 (So Far)
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell presents the Star Wars books releasing in 2025 that we know about officially (so far). Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for acc...
Star Wars Reading Resolutions 2025
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and producer Davor reflect on their 2024 Star Wars Reading Resolutions and share their reading plans for 2025. Become a Now This Is Li...
The Best Star Wars Books of 2024
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and producer Davor share their individual picks for the best Star Wars books of 2024! Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for acce...
Now This Is 100
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell becomes the interviewee in celebration of the 100th episode of Now This Is Lit. Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to ...
Giving Used Star Wars Books a New Chance at Love
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell chronicles a recent trip to a used bookstore, where she made money off of Star Wars books rather than spending it! Become a Now This I...
Tempest Breaker Is an Emotional, Thrilling High Republic Adventure
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A spoiler-free review of Tempest Breaker by Cavan Scott. Listen to Tempest Breaker for free: http://www.audibletrial.com/faraway/ Become a Now This...
Ske-lit-on Crew #0
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Ske-lit-on Crew, the Now This Is Lit Skeleton Crew after-show! Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show and ...
Seeds of Starlight is an Essential High Republic Tale
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A spoiler-free review of The High Republic: Seeds of Starlight by George Mann. Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The Nameless Show...
My Shelving Crisis
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell discusses the pros and cons of arranging Star Wars books in timeline order (and admits she has a shelving dilemma). Become a Now This ...
The Nameless Show #10
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, listen to an episode of The Nameless Show for free! This Patreon-exclusive monthly podcast is an unpredictable, chaotic adventure run by tw...
Deeper Into The Glass Abyss
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and Star Wars author Steven Barnes discuss Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss, storytelling, and the meaning of Star Wars. Get your copy of t...
Tears of the Nameless Explained
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and Alex Damon from Star Wars Explained discuss George Mann's latest High Republic book, Tears of the Nameless. Get your copy of the b...
Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss is an Epic, Dangerous, Phenomenal Star Wars Adventure (Review)
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A spoiler-free Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss book review on the new prequel-era novel by author Steven Barnes. Get your copy of the book here: https://b...
We Reread Ronin and Had an Okay Time
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The On Second Thought series is back! Host Meg Dowell invites Brandon from Clashing Sabers onto the show to discuss Ronin: A Star Wars Visions Novel. ...
Tears of the Nameless Hauntingly Sets Up the Final High Republic Wave (Review)
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A spoiler-free review of The High Republic: Tears of the Nameless by Goerge Mann. You can get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55245...
Star Wars Conversation Cards | Now This Is LIVE!
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Now This Is LIVE! It's Now This Is Lit, but live! Host Meg Dowell and producer Davor play Star Wars Conversation Cards. Subscribe to No...
The Rise of Adam Christopher
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell sits down with SHADOW OF THE SITH author Adam Christopher to discuss his Star Wars writing journey and what Star Wars means to him. Be...
Every Star Wars Book Turning 10 In 2024
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell looks back at every Star Wars book celebrating 10 years in 2024. From Legends to A New Dawn and more! The Difference Between Star Wars...
Review: Beware the Nameless is a Heartwarming Return to The High Republic
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Star Wars The High Republic: Beware the Nameless is out now! Here is a spoiler-free review of the book. You can get your copy of the book here: https:...
James Kahn Was At the Right Place at the Perfect Time
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell sits down with Return of the Jedi novelization author James Kahn to discuss the journey that led to him writing the book (and many oth...
Season 2 Is a Wrap!
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell reflects on the 53 episodes and many reviews and interviews that made up Now This Is Lit Season 2. Season 3 is coming soon! Become a N...
The High Republic Matters
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and show listener Melody discuss the importance of diversity and inclusivity in The High Republic, their respective Star Wars fandom f...
What We've Read So Far: A Star Wars Reading Resolutions Update!
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and producer Davor update one another on the progress of their 2024 Star Wars reading resolutions. Spoiler alert: It's going ... s...
Star Wars IP Publishing 101
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell sits down with literary agent Eric Smith to discuss the role of an agent in an author's publishing journey, how writing IP works, ...
Star Wars Book News: SDCC Panel Recap
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and producer Davor recap all the Star Wars book news from the SDCC publishing panel Star Wars: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far Away. Se...
25 Years of LEGO Star Wars with Graham Hancock
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell sits down with LEGO Star Wars: The Force of Creativity author Graham Hancock to discuss his new book and what fandom means to him. LEG...
How Did Tessa Gratton Get Away With This?!
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell welcomes Laura from Force Toast back onto the show to discuss another High Republic book, Tessa Gratton's Temptation of the Force....
The Rise and Fall of Chris Kempshall
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell welcomes Star Wars author Chris Kempshall back onto the show to discuss writing The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire. Get your cop...
You Are Unprepared for The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A (mostly) spoiler-free review of Chris Kempshall's new Star Wars book, The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire by Chris Kempshall. Become a Now ...
Brandon, Actually
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell welcomes TALKING BAY 94 host Brandon Wainerdi to the show to discuss his Star Wars reading journey, writing for Star Wars Insider and ...
Rebel Rising, Rise Again
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and Rachel (your resident Rogue One fan) discuss Star Wars: Rebel Rising, activism, the queer experience, and more. Become a Now This ...
Beth Revis Is a Spy (Sort Of)
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell sits down with Star Wars author Beth Revis to travel back in time through her writing career set in a galaxy far, far away. Pre-order ...
Temptation of the Force Makes the Ending of The High Republic Even Less Predictable
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A spoiler-free review of Tessa Gratton's latest High Republic novel, Temptation of the Force. Get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org...
Somehow, Tessa Gratton Returns
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell welcomes Star Wars author Tessa Gratton back onto the show in celebration of the release of The High Republic: Temptation of the Force...
Vernestra Rwoh, Jedi Knight
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell explores the High Republic character of Vernestra Rwoh in celebration of the premiere of Star Wars: The Acolyte on June 4, 2024. Becom...
The Aco-lit Show
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Aco-lit Show, a Patreon-exclusive Star Wars: The Acolyte after-show! Each weekend following the release of new episodes of The Acolyte,...
Accidental Star Wars Journalism
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and Clayton Sandell, journalist and Star Wars author, discuss getting away with covering Star Wars at your day job, Return of the Jedi...
Be Mindful of The Living Force
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell welcomes Albert from The Cantina Cast onto the show for a spoiler-filled discussion on John Jackson Miller's new Star Wars book, T...
Controversial Star Wars Book Opinions
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and producer Davor share their most controversial Star Wars book opinions. Do you agree? Make sure you let them know! Become a Now Thi...
Star Wars Book Q&A with Wookieepedia
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell and Jordan from Wookieepedia answer your burning Star Wars book questions! Become a Now This Is Lit Patreon member for access to The N...
Questioning Qi'ra's Force Sensitivity in Crimson Climb
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell invites Patreon member Hayley onto the show for a spoiler-filled discussion on E.K. Johnston's novel Star Wars: Crimson Climb. Get...
Getting Started With Star Wars Comics
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell sits down with Matt from Star Wars Splash Page to help you choose your first Star Wars comic and prepare for Free Comic Book Day! Beco...
For (Tales of) Light and Life
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell invites Arezou from The Geeky Waffle onto the show to discuss Tales of Light and Life, the future of The High Republic, and more! Get ...
John Jackson Miller Was Never Really Gone
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Host Meg Dowell welcomes Star Wars author John Jackson Miller back onto the show to discuss writing The Living Force and playing a small yet significa...