Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy
Episodes
2,794. Latest Star Wars Videos on Disney+ YouTube
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a couple of months, so I'm highlighting the new and fun Star Wars content that's appeared on the Disney+ YouTube channel. Punch it! Late 202...
2,793. Three Months Until Kenobi
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three months until the Kenobi series debuts on Disney+! Today, we'll talk about spoiler policy, when to expect a trailer, other Obi-Wan stories we'll ...
2,792. The Final Word on Boba Fett's Vision Quest
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the season has ended, we can finally sit with Boba Fett's vision quest and not only interpret it more clearly, but also see how the rest of h...
2,791. Wrapping Up the Present-Day Boba Timeline
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's here! Our final debrief on season 1 of The Book of Boba Fett, looking specifically at the "current" time period of the show: what Boba learns, wh...
2,790. Luke and Ahsoka Timelines
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to The Book of Boba Fett, we may be able to connect Ahsoka's timeline from Star Wars Rebels to the start of her own series; and since Luke won'...
2,789. We Need to Talk About Grogu
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I love me some Grogu. And I'm also about to raise a couple of potentially controversial questions about him that go all the way back to season 1 and a...
2,788. The Mandalorian 2.5 Review
20 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we continue our final series of debriefs on The Book of Boba Fett, we'll stop to consider how it deepens the season 3 set-up for The Mandalorian, A...
2,787. The Fennec Flashback Review
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second of our final debriefs on season 1 of The Book of Boba Fett, we'll talk about the gaps it fills in with Fett's appearances in The Mandalo...
2,786. The Tusken Flashback Review
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our final review of Boba Fett season 1, we'll focus on the execution of his past-time storyline. It features the most compelling moments of the ser...
2,785. What Could a Season 2 of Boba Fett Look Like?
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Does Boba Fett even want the broader territory for which he's fought and won? And if so, will Cobb Vanth let him keep it? Or the Pykes, the Hutts, or ...
2,784. Boba Fett Season 2: Will It Happen?
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the news of a huge viewership jump for The Book of Boba Fett season finale, we're starting our series of wrap-up looks at the season by assessing...
2,783. "I Love You/I Know" Was Not Improv
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's commonly known that Han Solo's "I know" response to Leia's "I love you" was not in the script. But it wasn't an on-set improvisation, either! Her...
2,782. Star Wars Is for Lovers!
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the Greek tradition, there are (at least) eight different kinds of love. In Star Wars, a couple of characters experience nearly every single type. ...
2,781. High Republic Phase 2 Kickoff Date Revealed!
13 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The kickoff date for Phase 2 of The High Republic has been revealed! We'll talk about the drops shared by Krystina Arielle and company on episode 7 of...
2,780. Star Wars News Roundup
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Will there be a season 2 of The Book of Boba Fett? What's going on with Star Wars Hunters? And what does a giant Bib Fortuna playset have to do with a...
2,779. Obi-Wan Kenobi Series: What We Know So Far
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a debut date for the Kenobi series locked in (May 25th!), let's revisit what we know about the show and when it takes place in Star Wars continui...
2,778. In the Name of Honor (Boba Fett Chapter 7)
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They threw everything AND the kitchen sink at The Book of Boba Fett season finale! Today, we're flagging the ironies, callbacks, missed opportunities,...
2,777. Star Wars Video Games Update (No Fett Spoilers!)
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No Boba Fett spoilers! The season finale drops today, so we're covering Star Wars video game news to give you a guaranteed spoiler-free dose of Star W...
2,776. 80 Minutes of Boba Fett Summarized in Under 8 Minutes
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
About 80 minutes of The Book of Boba Fett's runtime so far are dedicated to events in the "present," so to speak. To prepare for the season finale tom...
2,775. Why Grogu Will Choose Mando Over Luke Skywalker
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who will Grogu choose??? That's the big question, but I think the circumstantial evidence out there weighs heavily in favor of the Mandalorian. Today,...
2,774. Should Lucasfilm Recast Luke Skywalker?
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It really is a damned if they do and damned if they don't situation for Lucasfilm when it comes to either recasting or CGI de-aging their major Star W...
2,773: Essential Cad Bane Stories
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cad Bane's only appeared in a dozen episodes of Star Wars animation! Today, we'll briefly run down those stories, and let you know which ones are esse...
2,772. Who Is Cad Bane? What to Know Before the Fett Finale
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The last time (that we know about) Boba Fett and Cad Bane were on a job together, it started on Tatooine, and ended with the two of them shooting each...
2,771. From the Desert Comes a Stranger (Boba Fett Chapter 6)
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise character appearances galore as Chapter 6 of The Book of Boba Fett continues to delight and confound for a second straight week. Punch it! **...
2,770. Star Wars February 2022: What's Coming This Month!
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Book of Boba Fett ends February 9th - the same day as a Disney earnings call. That means we should be finding out what series debuts next VERY soo...
2,769. Midnight Horizon No-Spoiler Review
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel José Older's "Midnight Horizon" disguises itself as a rollicking space opera/mystery novel. At its core, though, it's a timely and insightful ...
2,768. Part 2 of Our Marc Thompson High Republic Interview
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we conclude our discussion with Marc Thompson, the narrator of dozens of Star Wars audiobooks for PRH Audio. We'll talk more about his most rece...
2,767. Marc Thompson High Republic Interview (1 of 2)
30 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marc Thompson has narrated Star Wars audiobooks for more than a decade, but the High Republic stories have a particular appeal for him. Today, the fir...
2,766. What to Watch Now (maybe, or not): The Best and the Worst Family Guy Star Wars
29 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Family Guy Return of the Jedi parody, "It's a Trap!", has some of the funniest stuff of the three parodies, and also some of the most offensive. T...
2,765. When Did The Great Purge of Mandalore Happen?
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When did "The Great Purge of Mandalore" happen? We've got strong evidence to narrow it down within a five-year range, and circumstantial evidence it h...
2,764. Return of the Mandalorian (Boba Fett Chapter 5)
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As an episode of Star Wars live action television, "Return of the Mandalorian" is terrific. As Chapter 5 in The Book of Boba Fett, it creates an incre...
2,763. Tatooine Had Oceans?! Exploring the Legends
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple characters across multiple episodes of The Book of Boba Fett have mentioned that Tatooine once had oceans and tons of water. So what happened...
2,762. Do We Jump 5 Years With Boba Fett From Chapters 3 to 4?
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's been some question as to how much time passes in the Book of Boba Fett flashback sequences between Chapters 3 and 4. Tusken biology and toll c...
2,761. Mary Elizabeth Winstead Rumored to Join "Ahsoka"
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Late last week, the rumor broke about Mary Elizabeth Winstead joining the cast of the "Ahsoka" series! Today, we evaluate the rumor, eliminate a set o...
2,760. Shadows Remain Part 2 of 2 (High Republic Phase 1 Wave 2)
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Shadows Remain (Part 2)" is the conclusion of the final short story in Wave 2 of Phase 1 of The High Republic mega enormous storytelling initiative! ...
2,759. What to Watch Now (maybe, or not): Something Something Something Dark Side
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I felt like I couldn't really *recommend* the Family Guy parody of "A New Hope," and I feel the same way about their parody of "The Empire Strikes Bac...
2,758. Boba Fett Chapter 4: More Questions Than Answers!
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On yesterday's episode, I talked about Boba Fett Chapter 4 raising more questions than answers, and not in a cliffhanger-y way. But then we didn't get...
2,757. The Gathering Storm (Book of Boba Fett Briefing Chapter 4)
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With a surprise flashback time jump, Chapter 4 of The Book of Boba Fett serves primarily as a bridge between Boba's appearances in Chapters 5 and 14 o...
2,756. Was Boba Fett Legally Beaten While in a Republic Prison?
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When he went to prison at the age of 11, corporal punishment was part of Boba Fett's sentencing. Yes, actually! That and more previously missing detai...
2,755. Why Tatooine Is So Important to the Pyke Syndicate (and other updates)
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever hear of the "Spice Triangle"? It's a reason why Tatooine may be more important to the Pyke Syndicate than ever. We'll talk about that, and revisi...
2,754. The Hutts, the Pykes, and the (Updated) Stakes in The Book of Boba Fett
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we know a bit more about the crime syndicate dynamics in The Book of Boba Fett, we can refer back to our "low stakes" episode a couple weeks ...
2,753. Flashback: Cavan Scott One-Question Interview
16 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cavan Scott talks about "found family" in this flashback interview from Star Wars Celebration Chicago in 2019 - before we found out about his "new" fa...
2,752. What to Watch Now: Blue Harvest (if you've never watched it before!)
15 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I was recently reminded that I'd never watched the Family Guy parody of A New Hope! I'm pretty much "meh" about Family Guy (nothing against it, necess...
2,751. 5 Criticisms About Boba Fett Chapter 3 - Are They Legit?
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chapter 3 of The Book of Boba Fett is seeing the most critiques out of all 19 live action Star Wars episodes so far. But some of these critiques make ...
2,750. The Streets of Mos Espa (Book of Boba Fett Briefing Chapter 3)
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The *real* big bad reveal, cameos, and past and present storylines come together in "The Streets of Mos Espa," chapter 3 of The Book of Boba Fett. Pun...
2,749. Quest of the Jedi: A Preview of Phase 2 of the High Republic
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Quest of the Jedi" takes place 150 years before Phase 1 of the High Republic. The San Tekka's rise to wealth at a great and secret cost is bound to b...
2,748. Star Wars Merch/ Experiences/Comics: 2022 Preview
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the last of our 2022 preview episodes, we check in on all the merch opportunities brewing; get a reality check on live experiences; and explore wha...
2,747. Star Wars VR/Video Games/Streaming: 2022 Preview
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why we'll likely see more "Sounds" and "Vehicles" on Disney+ in 2022; how Star Wars Hunters gets by the EA exclusivity agreement; what to expect for S...
2,746. Star Wars Books/Audiobooks/Short Stories: 2022 Preview
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our series of previews for Star Wars storytelling in 2022! This time, we're looking at books, audiobooks, and short stories - what's been a...
2,745. 5 Takeaways From The High Republic Anniversary Show
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
150 years further into the past?! That's the headline news from The High Republic Show's anniversary special. We'll talk about that and four other big...
2,744. Resolving Boba Fett's Backstory Issues
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most consumers of Star Wars content are only familiar with Boba Fett from the movies and The Mandalorian. So The Book of Boba Fett is creating backsto...
2,743. The Tribes of Tatooine (Boba Fett Briefing Chapter 2)
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A big bad pair arrives early, cameos confirm and surprise, and we spend way more time in the past in "The Tribes of Tatooine," the second chapter of T...
2,742. Star Wars Animation: 2022 Preview/2021 Review
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Bad Batch and Visions were the big 2021 stories in Star Wars animation. What's on tap for 2022? Bad Batch season 2 at the least, and maybe actual ...
2,741: The Fallen Star Non-Spoiler Review (High Republic)
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Claudia Gray's writing is again stellar in The High Republic: The Fallen Star! The novel also opens up a bigger conversation about the "light of the J...
2,740. Star Wars Series: 2022 Preview/2021 Review
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We may see new episodes from as many as four Star Wars live action series in 2022, and filming underway on two more of them! Today, we'll look back at...
2,739. Star Wars Movies: 2022 Preview/2021 Review
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Presuming all goes to plan, Rogue Squadron will complete principal photography and start post-production in 2022! Today, we'll take a deeper look at t...
2,738. Star Wars January 2022: What's Coming This Month!
01 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Book of Boba Fett and the start of Phase 1/Wave 3 of The High Republic headline the Star Wars storytelling news for January 2022! We'll update you...
2,737. Smaller Stakes for Boba Fett Season 1?
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After comparing pre-show interviews about The Book of Boba Fett with what we saw in the first episode, it seems like the first season's stakes are goi...
2,736. Stranger in a Strange Land (Book of Boba Fett Briefing, Season 1, Episode 1)
30 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Stranger in a Strange Land" is Chapter 1 of Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, and for today's episode, we're focused on seven big takeaways from this...
2,735. Spoiler Free! 7 Lessons Learned About Boba Fett
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
No spoilers today! To finish our prep for Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, we look at 7 lessons learned about Fett over the last month, to understand...
2,734. 7 Predictions for The Book of Boba Fett S1
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that we've gone over Boba Fett's history and looked at the crime syndicates in operation around 9-10 ABY, it's time to finalize our predictions fo...
2,733. In Which Boba Fett Catches Han Falling From Outer Space
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As outrageous as it seems, the carbonite block containing Han Solo was sucked out into space via explosive decompression, passed through the atmospher...
2,732. Star Wars Double Feature on Disney Insider
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not all of the Star Wars content on Disney+ is on the Star Wars channel! On today's "What to Watch Now" segment, we're talking about two Star-Wars-rel...
2,731. Is Tales of the Jedi a New LFL Animated Series?
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Photos of a Lucasfilm company gift surfaced this week, which include a "Tales of the Jedi" logo! Here's why this may be the next Lucasfilm Animation p...
2,730. Whatever Code Boba Fett Has...
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Boba Fett has a code. Lando isn't sure what it is, but it's not the real reason why Boba didn't blow up the Falcon when he had the chance. Our deep di...
2,729. In Which Boba Fett Sets Chewie on Fire
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yup, Boba Fett sets Chewbacca on fire. If you ever needed just one ironclad reason to dislike the galaxy's most notorious bounty hunter, that would be...
2,728. More Bad Deals for Boba Fett
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most of the July 2021 stories in Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters tell the same story from different points of view and arrive at the same point: ...
2,727. Everyone Wants to Kill Boba Fett
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Boba Fett finding out about the price on his head and punks Bib Fortuna. The big Qi'ra reveal. Chewie smacking the sense out of Dengar. Let's continue...
2,726. How Boba Fett *Lost* Han Solo After ESB
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's gonna be Fettday every day this week! Today, we start our look at the last major Boba Fett story in the timeline, "War of the Bounty Hunters." An...
2,725. The Final Marvel High Republic Wave 2 Stories
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Shadow of the Nihil" and "Jedi's End" are the final story arcs in Wave 2 of Phase 1 of The High Republic story initiative, during which the Leveler i...
2,724. "Ready" for the Jam-Packed First Half Hour of The Book of Boba Fett
18 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're covering the latest Book of Boba Fett commercial on today's episode and, informed by a recent THR article, piecing together how epic the start o...
2,723. Boba Fett in the Aftermath of ESB
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Continuing our dive into Boba Fett's backstory ahead of The Book of Boba Fett debut! Today, a *different* Corellian job that also went south, and the ...
2,722. How Boba Fett Scams Bossk and Dengar to Catch the Falcon
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Krayt's Claw reunion on the bridge of the Executor! Two stories in "From a Certain Point of View" reveal how Boba Fett found the Falcon and lef...
2,721. The Scenes That Made Boba Fett a Star
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, it's time to talk about Boba Fett's cinematic debut in The Empire Strikes Back, and also how he got conned so easily by Doctor Aphra. Punch it! A...
2,720. That Time Boba Fett Fought Luke Skywalker
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Very soon after the events of A New Hope, Darth Vader hires Boba Fett to find out the identity of the "Force-strong" pilot who blew up the Death Star....
2,719. Boba Fett's Next Moves - "A New Hope" and More
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Digging back into Boba Fett's history, we find out why Tusken Raiders might think well of him, and what that whole "No disintegrations" thing was abou...
2,718. 5 Highlights From "Shadows Remain" (The High Republic)
12 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a story that feels like a prelude to the chaos about to start in Wave 3 of The High Republic story initiative, and seems to build on a winking hi...
2,717. The Nine New Book of Boba Fett Shots in "Return"
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The "return to Tatooine" is the focus of the latest teaser for The Book of Boba Fett, also called "Return." (We return there quite a lot, actually!) T...
2,716. Happy 50th Anniversary, Lucasfilm!!!
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know? Lucasfilm celebrates its golden anniversary today! On today's episode, a breezy look back at 50 years of development and achievement, in...
2,715. Bring Home the Bounty Reflects on Mandalorian Season 3
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's "Bring Home the Bounty" icon flagged Lucasfilm's 50th anniversary! On the merch front, it didn't get much representation, and the rest of ...
2,714. Rogue Squadron News: Still on Track for December 2023!
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the news of Patty Jenkins turning over the directing duties on Cleopatra to Kari Skogland, the "scheduling conflicts" issue for getting Rogue Squ...
2,713. Will Sabine Wren Appear in Mandalorian S3?
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The rumors say Natasha Liu Bordizzo will be playing Sabine Wren in the Ahsoka series. But her Star Wars debut may come sooner - during season 3 of The...
2,712. Boba Fett's History: Dark Disciple and More Before "A New Hope"
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our latest exploration into Boba Fett's history (it's Fettday today!) wraps up his appearances in Star Wars storytelling before the events of A New Ho...
2,711. Heart of the Drengir (High Republic)
05 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this "Spinner Sunday" episode: now that we have completed story arcs for The High Republic comics, we'll review the highlights in advance of Wave 3...
2,710. "Message": New and Longer Boba Fett Scenes
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Message" is the latest Book of Boba Fett commercial teaser, with a new moment and a few more frames added to previously shown scenes that changes the...
2,709. The Final Fate of Rangers of the New Republic?
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Also in Empire Magazine, we find out how far along Rangers of the New Republic got in development (not very). We'll put that into context on today's s...
2,708. All the Ahsoka Series Updates!
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Casting rumors and magazine features, oh my! Let's pick up on the thread we pulled Monday and catch up on all the Star Wars: Ahsoka series news. Punch...
2,707. Star Wars December 2021: What's Coming This Month!
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Book of Boba Fett headlines Star Wars storytelling releases this month! We'll check in on upcoming developments in all 12 story categories today.....
2,706. 5 Highlights From "The Book of Boba Fett" Empire Cover Story
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the holiday weekend, Empire Magazine dropped their Book of Boba Fett cover story! Today, five highlights from the feature - some of which confirm...
2,705. Boba Fett's Next Moves: TCW Stories of Light and Dark
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're learning all we can about Boba Fett prior to The Book of Boba Fett debut one month from today! This time we're looking at his two appearances in...
2,704. "Reign" Breakdown (Book of Boba Fett)
28 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Reign" is a new 30-second teaser for Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett. On today's show, we're flagging the new scenes of interest for you... Punch it...
2,703. 5 Highlights From The High Republic Show Episode 6
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The final High Republic Show of the year! Granted, there's not a lot they can reveal because they're holding out for Wave 3 reveals in January. But th...
2,702. Mando, Death Watch, Boba Fett Updates From the Merch
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since it's Black Friday, it seemed like a good time to check in on Bring Home the Bounty, which includes updated info on Bo-Katan, Death Watch, and Co...
2,701. Expressions of Thanks in Star Wars Movies
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you look at the expressions of gratitude in Star Wars, you start to see some interesting patterns - like in which trilogy it happens most often (...
2,700. Examining the Rogue Squadron Delay Rumors
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Each of the Hollywood trades had unique details in their rumor reports about the delay in Star Wars: Rogue Squadron's production. And some of those de...
2,699. Kathleen Kennedy Renewed? The Rumors and Numbers
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last week's rumor about Kathleen Kennedy's contract extension is confusing! What seems pretty clear, though, is that when you compare her Star Wars bo...
Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Star Wars Licensed Product Creation With Joy Broin of Cufflinks.com
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past month or so, you've heard us talk about Cufflinks.com on the show. But what goes into the whole process of licensing a Star Wars product...
2,698. Boba Fett's Next Move: "Bounty"
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Monday Fettday once again! Boba Fett seems to have escaped during the prison riot we talked about last week. Today, we dig into an ill-fated job ...
2,697. Star Wars Story Highlights From Destination D23
21 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Destination D23 event is happening at Walt Disney World this weekend, and Star Wars talk centered around the Galactic Starcruiser experience openi...
2,696. What "Moral Decay" Looks Like on Life Day
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I said it in 2014, and apparently I feel the same way now: it's really difficult to satisfactorily explain how nuts the final part of the Star Wars Ho...