Star Wars 7x7: A Daily Bite-Sized Dose of Star Wars Joy

2,695. The Best Part of Our Life Day Celebration

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

George Lucas isn't wrong - the Boba Fett cartoon, "The Story of the Faithful Wookiee," really is the (unironically) best part of the Star Wars Holiday...

2,694. Part 2 of Our Life Day Celebration

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If the first quarter of the Star Wars Holiday Special was the "boring" part, the second quarter is the "awkward" part, without question. But it's good...

2,693. Happy Life Day!

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

HAPPY LIFE DAY!!! I don't remember watching the Star Wars Holiday Special as a kid (I know I did, I just don't remember it) - but I do have a record o...

2,692. Thrawn "Lesser Evil" Non-Spoiler Review

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For all of my disclosures and disclaimers (I'm not a "Thrawn as protagonist/hero" fan, I much prefer him as the villain), Star Wars: Thrawn Ascendancy...

2,691. Boba's Next Move: "Deception"

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing to explore Boba Fett's canon story appearances! He doesn't have much more than a cameo in "Deception," but we learn a thing or two about hi...

2,690. Rae Sloane at the Battle of Endor

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The Levers of Power" by Jason Fry has the dual joys of filling a gap in Admiral Rae Sloane's history and giving us a new view on the Battle of Endor,...

2,689. "Under the Helmet" Highlights

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No new news about The Book of Boba Fett in "Under the Helmet," but some wonderful emotional behind-the-scenes footage, and tributes to the power of cr...

2,688. Kenobi! (But Really, Book of Boba Fett)

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The brief whack-a-mole of a Kenobi sizzle reel, but more a summing up of our discussions over the past few episodes about crime syndicates in the gala...

2,687. Details From the Disney Investor Call

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Book of Boba Fett and Galactic Starcruiser were named-checked at yesterday's Disney's earnings webcast. They also shared notable details about Dis...

2,686. Crimson Dawn and The Book of Boba Fett?

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saving a big one for last! We're looking at the history of Crimson Dawn. And while we're at it, we're looking at Qi'ra's history as well, projecting f...

2,685. Will Boba Fett Fight Sequel-Era Criminal Gangs?

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In previous episodes, we looked at crime syndicates active during the Galactic Civl War, to see which ones might show up years later in The Book of Bo...

2,684. Droid Gotra and Son-tuul Pride As Boba Fett Enemies?

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've talked about three of the five major crime syndicates and how they may affect The Book of Boba Fett. Today we look at a fourth, but it's a coupl...

2,683. Tarkin's "Bottleneck" Issues

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Bottleneck" serves as a prologue to the very first novel in the new Star Wars canon, ties into the second one in another way, and also reawakens some...

2,682. "Untold" With Ashley Eckstein (What to Watch Now)

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I've been keeping an eye on the Disney and Disney+ YouTube channels for any more interesting Star Wars videos... and there's just one to talk about. B...

2,681. How Black Sun Connects to Future Star Wars Disney+ Series

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're looking at other criminal syndicates that might come into play in The Book of Boba Fett! In the case of Black Sun, there are enough connections ...

2,680. Pykes and Hutts: What Will Boba Fett Be Dealing With?

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Hutts and Pykes don't have the greatest relationship, and for good reasons. So how will the Pykes react to Boba Fett moving in on the Hutts' actio...

2,679. What Exactly Is Boba Fett In Charge of Now?

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So Boba Fett kills Bib Fortuna and sets up in Jabba's palace. What exactly did Boba Fett achieve by doing this? To start to answer the question, we ne...

2,678. Secrets of the Book of Boba Fett Teaser Trailer

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's dig into the details of The Book of Boba Fett teaser trailer that dropped yesterday - including a surprise potential connection to the Kenobi se...

2,677. Star Wars November 2021: What's Coming This Month!

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Location scouting and pre-viz for Rogue Squadron? Surprises on Disney+ Day or in the earnings report investor call? These and so much more to look for...

2,676. Hera Syndulla's "Mercy Mission"

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On a Spinner Sunday episode, we're talking about "Mercy Mission," a Hera Syndulla story from 2015 that takes on a new dimension after her appearance i...

2,675. Rogue One Deleted Scenes (What to Watch Now)

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Of the 11 Star Wars movies to date, only two of them have been released without deleted scenes in their extras. But people have collected deleted scen...

2,674. Star Wars Stories Are Scary Stories

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We don't talk about scary stuff as a common element of Star Wars, but it turns out that scary situations - ones outside the heroes' control, and often...

2,673. A Mando Season 3 Nod by Hasbro at PulseCon2021?

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Between Bring Home the Bounty Week 3 and Hasbro PulseCon2021 this week, toys have delivered some new insights about characters in upcoming Disney+ sho...

2,672. Reuniting? Anakin on the Ahsoka Series Rumors

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, rumors of Hayden Christensen joining the Star Wars: Ahsoka cast started to break. There were a couple of odds elements about it, but it see...

2,671. Rogue Squadron! What's Come Before in Legends

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The movie Star Wars: Rogue Squadron comes out in December 2023, and is said to draw inspiration from the Rogue Squadron books and video games while al...

2,670. Boba Fett's Next Big Move (Monday = Fettday)

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our second "Monday Fettday" episode, we look at Boba Fett's next story in the current canon timeline - it's a three-episode arc at the end of Clone...

2,669. Past Mistakes Part 2 of 2 (Spinner Sunday)

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The hardest-writing person in Star Wars strikes again! "Past Mistakes (Part 2)" is the conclusion of a High Republic short story published in Star War...

2,668. Return of the Ewok! (What to Watch Now)

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our latest "What to Watch Now" segment, we're following up on something we talked about over on TikTok earlier this week: the hard-to-find "Return ...

2,667. Blue Milk Pudding? Just the Beginning

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Once Upon a Kitchen" features 101 recipes, 9 of which are Star Wars related - but it's the essays accompanying them that make this cookbook stand out...

2,666. Catching Up With All the Andor News!

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We checked in on Kenobi a couple days ago, so let's check in on what's happened with the Andor series over the last couple months... Punch it! This ep...

2,665. Storytelling Reveals From "Bring Home the Bounty" Items

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a 12-week merch event happening in the run-up to The Book of Boba Fett: "Bring Home the Bounty." There are a couple of interesting hints about...

2,664. Catching Up With All the Kenobi News!

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's been news on the Kenobi front! An actor interview and some book announcements all bear on the upcoming series. Here's what we know (and can gu...

2,663. Monday = Fettday! Early Boba Fett Story Details

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For the Mondays between now and the start of Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, we're going to go back over all his stories in the current canon to dis...

2,662. Showdown at the Fair (Spinner Sunday)

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've got a Spinner Sunday episode on tap for you! This time we're talking about "Showdown at the Fair," a High Republic book that manages to pack a w...

2,661. Star Wars in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Feige says there won't ever be a Star Wars/Marvel crossover, but after the apparent Mustafar cameo in Marvel's "What If..." series, logic dictat...

2,660. 7 Takeaways From Ronin That Affect "The Duel"

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The first two chapters of Star Wars: Ronin retell the story of "The Duel" from Star Wars Visions. On today's show, seven takeaways from the novel that...

2,659. Ronin, Jidaigeki Stories, and the Origins of Star Wars

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps Star Wars (in particular, A New Hope) isn't so much influenced by Kurosawa as by the "jidaigeki" genre in which he operated... on today's show...

2,658. Meditations on Star Wars: Ronin and Legends Storytelling

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Back in the old EU days, not every story released at that time was "canon." Now that the lore has been rebooted, it's tempting to think all new storie...

2,657. Star Wars: Ronin (A Visions Novel) Non-Spoiler Review

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emma Mieko Candon tells a story that is not the Star Wars we know, and yet is connected just as deeply in its own unique way. Star Wars: Ronin (A Visi...

2,656. SWCO Flashback! David W. Collins's Fave SW Memory

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our final flashback interview from Star Wars Celebration Orlando features the multi-talented musician, sound designer/mixer, voice actor, and podcaste...

2,655. SWCO Flashback! Beth Revis's Fave SW Memory

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our series of flashback interviews from Star Wars Celebration Orlando is nearing its end! Today, the penultimate installment features Rebel Rising aut...

2,654. SWCO Flashback! Cole Horton's Fave SW Memory

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our third series of interview flashbacks, featuring the favorite Star Wars memories of our guests, rolls on! On top of that today, author Cole Horton ...

2,653. SWCO Flashback! Tricia Barr's Fave SW Memory

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Author and podcaster Tricia Barr is the latest guest on our flashback series of interviews from Star Wars Celebration Orlando. And not only does she t...

2,652. SWCO Flashback! Mark Daniel's Fave SW Memory

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Emcee and warmup host extraordinaire Mark Daniel has brought the joy to Star Wars Celebration stages for years! And at Celebration Orlando, we got to ...

2,651. SWCO Flashback! Mary Franklin's Fave SW Memory

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The interviews from Celebration Orlando continue! Today, we revisit a conversation with Mary Franklin, who was ReedPOP's lead for their Star Wars even...

2,650. SWCO Flashback! Jason Fry's Fave SW Memory

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're kicking off this year's third series of Celebration flashbacks with interviews conducted in Orlando, during the 40th anniversary of the GFFA! We...

2,649. Highlights of Star Wars Galaxy of Sounds

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A surprise drop on Disney+, Star Wars Galaxy of Sounds is a showcase for the magic work of Skywalker Sound, as well as a series of live-action montage...

2,648. Behind the Scenes of Star Wars Visions

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're wrapping up our coverage of Star Wars Visions with a look at the origin story of this project, which confirms the flexibility of the series in t...

2,647. "Akakiri" (Star Wars Visions #9)

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The final installment of Star Wars Visions is "Akakiri," and they pack a heck of a lot of storytelling into one of the shorter shorts, including echoe...

2,646. Star Wars October 2021: What's Coming This Month!

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The countdown to Book of Boba Fett is on! We'll cover that and every other development in Star Wars storytelling coming up for the month of October 20...

2,645. "Lop & Ocho" (Star Wars Visions #8)

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another tale of found family - but with a different take on Force traditions - "Lop & Ocho" also features a bit of inspiration from a certain six-foot...

2,644. "The Elder" (Star Wars Visions #7)

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"The Elder," the seventh installment in Star Wars Visions, is a quieter story, but not without action. And if you had to guess at a point in the timel...

2,643. "TO-B1" (Star Wars Visions #6)

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lighter, more playful story that draws on a Wizard of Oz idea as much as a Pinocchio one, "TO-B1" is the sixth installment in Star Wars Visions, and...

2,642. "The Ninth Jedi" (Star Wars Visions #5)

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A surprise twist, a fascinating exploration of lightsabers, and a clear serial-style setup animate "The Ninth Jedi," the fifth installment of Star War...

2,641. "The Village Bride" (Star Wars Visions #4)

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most meditative - until it's not! - entries in Star Wars Visions, "The Village Bride" also features the fun return of a voice actor from St...

2,640. "The Twins" (Star Wars Visions #3)

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An over-the-top action piece that connects elements of The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, "The Twins" is the third episode in the anime series S...

2,639. "Tatooine Rhapsody" (Star Wars Visions #2)

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's one of the fluffiest entries in Star Wars Visions, and also one of the most packed in terms of star power in the English dub version. It's "Tatoo...

2,638. Star Wars Visions #1: "The Duel"

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars Visions has arrived! Today, we're talking about "The Duel," weaving in insights from the related "Filmmaker Focus" featurette. Punch it! ***...

2,637. The Native Banchiians Revealed

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the bonus chapter of The Edge of Balance (Vol. 1), we're introduced to some of the native Banchiians, and the Jedi's attempts to communicate with t...

2,636. The Edge of Balance Vol. 1 Spoiler Review

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Although it takes a while to get to the "action" of the main story in The Edge of Balance Vol. 1, what happens before we get there involves solid char...

2,635. Mandalorian Shut Out at Primetime Emmys

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Mandalorian went 0-for-5 at last night's 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards, losing to The Crown in all the categories for which it was nominated. But the...

2,634. Obi and Ani Almost Left the Jedi Order?!

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This 2016 mini-series could have implications for the High Republic as well as the 2022 Kenobi series on Disney+! It's a story set three years after T...

2,633. New Reveals From THRS Episode 5!

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recaps, reveals, and a veiled threat about Starlight Beacon's future?! Plus a question I can't believe they got to ask, and much more in our look at e...

2,632. Where Did the Hunters Get Lightsabers?!

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A quick review of the state of lightsabers after the fall of the Empire! The makers of Star Wars: Hunters made a point of telling us that's when the g...

2,631. New Details Revealed for Star Wars: Hunters

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday's Apple event kicked off a series of reveals about Star Wars: Hunters, the new video game coming from Zynga and Lucasfilm Games in 2022. Today...

2,630. A Third Path Between Canon and Legends?

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Will the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake be canon, or still be a Legends story? Or is there a third way of thinking about it? The Star W...

2,629. Will Hawkeye Affect the Book of Boba Fett Release Date?

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the Hawkeye trailer drop comes renewed speculation about when The Book of Boba Fett will debut. And it looks like it's time to let go of a common...

2,628. The Mandalorian Wins 7 More Emmy Awards

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

7 seems to be the magic number of The Mandalorian! They matched their total from last year's Creative Arts Emmy Awards, with some repeat wins and a co...

2,627. 5 Takeaways From Part 1 of "Past Mistakes"

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cavan Scott's latest High Republic story, "Past Mistakes" (Part 1), debuts in the latest issue of Star Wars Insider! Today, five key takeaways from th...

2,626. Storytime With Star Wars Stars

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On another "What to Watch Now" segment, not only do we discover big names reading from Star Wars Myths & Fables, but also some incredibly heartwarming...

2,625. KOTOR Remake in Development for PC and PS5

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic - one of the most popular Star Wars video games of all time, and considered one of the best video game of all t...

2,624. Bo-Katan's Biggest Challenge in Mandalorian S3

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There was a big Hasbro fan event yesterday during which a bunch of new action figures were revealed. And this got me looking at product descriptions, ...

2,623. About That High Republic Life Day Story...

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Expanding on a topic I touched on yesterday during the review episode for Star Wars: Life Day Treasury, I'm examining the High Republic short story in...

2,622. Star Wars Life Day Treasury Review

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With a refreshing mix of the contemporary and the legendary, the Star Wars Life Day Treasury collects eight mid-winter celebration stories - some of w...

2,621. Non-Spoiler Context for Latest Book of Boba Fett Rumors

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of click-targeting stories are popping up about The Book of Boba Fett... on today's non-spoiler show, we'll narrow down the sole source for you,...

2,620: The Long History of "Smuggler's Run"

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A middle-grade novel, "Smuggler's Run" has received as many or more adaptations as, say, a Thrawn novel! On today's Spinner Sunday episode, we'll revi...

2,619. Disney+ Star Wars Videos You May Have Missed

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Disney+ posted 385 YouTube videos in the last year. A few of them were about Star Wars! I made a playlist for you so you wouldn't have to find them yo...

2,618. Final Details for "Last Call" (Tales From the Galaxy's Edge)

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Finally! We have one more trailer and a release date for "Last Call," part two of the Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy's Edge VR experience. And the I...

2,617. More About That Secret Base in the Bad Batch Finale

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

That base at the end of the Bad Batch season finale has a deep Star Wars Legends history, but it could start tying into the current canon in places li...

2,616. Star Wars September 2021: What's Coming This Month!

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars Visions and The Edge of Balance are two of the big headline releases in the world of Star Wars storytelling this month! In our monthly previ...

2,615: Tempest Runner Non-Spoiler Review

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cavan Scott's audiodrama original story, Star Wars: Tempest Runner, examines the evolving identity of Lourna Dee in the time of the High Republic. Wil...

2,614. What StageCraft Can (and Can't) Do

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A trio of videos from ILM showcases some of the amazing things StageCraft and The Volume can do for live-action production. But classic filmmaking tec...

2,613. What to Watch Now: Disney Gallery Mandalorian S2 Finale

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the latest "What to Watch Now" segment, we'll talk about the high points of the new Disney Gallery episode focused on the season 2 finale of Star W...

2,612. Will Kenobi Debut Before Andor in 2022?

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Because Andor started filming back in November, it seemed like it would be the first/next series to debut on Disney+. Well, now it seems like the scri...

2,611. What If Han Solo's Rescue Went Terribly Wrong?

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Star Wars "What If...?" version of Return of the Jedi starts from a very believable place: What if the wildly improbable Han Solo rescue plan went...

2,610. What If Luke Died on Hoth?

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're continuing our look at the "What If...?" stories inspired by the original trilogy in Star Wars Infinities! Today, the reimagined version of The ...

2,609. What If Luke Didn't Blow Up the Death Star?

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're exploring the Star Wars Infinities story from 2001 that begins with this premise - what if Luke *didn't* blow up the Death Star? We'll hi...

2,608. Star Wars "What If...?" Already Exists

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Marvel "What If...?" series debuted to excited reviews earlier this month, and got Star Wars fans talking about a similar series for the Galaxy Fa...

2,607. Destination D23 and Star Wars

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We didn't get a big live event last year, but there is an event coming up in 2021 that will have some new Star Wars news to reveal. Here's what we kno...

2,606. Star Wars Video Game News Updates

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More investor calls, this time in the video game space, give updates on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars: Hunters; and an upcoming gaming co...

2,605. What to Watch Now: The High Republic Show #4

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

ICYMI: 5 highlights from the most recent episode of The High Republic Show, plus how one of Krystina Arielle's questions (and the answers) will inform...

2,604. Five Star Wars Notes From the Recent Disney Earnings Call

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I listened to the Disney earnings call so you didn't have to! ;-) There wasn't a lot of *big* Star Wars items, but there were at least five things wor...

2,603. Star Wars: Visions Familiar Voices for the English Dub Cast

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars: Visions get a rockin' new trailer (tip: watch it in slo-mo, too), and the announced English dub cast features veterans from all across Star...

2,602. Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 1 Final Quarter Review

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's more of a 1+3 for the final quarter of season 1 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, but there is a theme that threads through episodes 13-16 - loyalty. ...

2,601. The Coming Clone Rebellion

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over the course of season 1 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch, we got a couple indicators that clone allegiance to the Empire is by no means guaranteed. And...

2,600. Crosshair's Inhibitor Chip and the Politics of The Bad Batch

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The twist that made perfect sense at the end of season 1 of Star Wars: The Bad Batch involved the status of Crosshair's inhibitor chip. On today's sho...

2,599. What Is Star Wars: The Bad Batch Actually About?

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With season 1 in the books, we'll start a series of looks back at Star Wars: The Bad Batch by considering what it's all about - starting with comparat...

2,598. Kamino Lost (Bad Batch Briefing, Season 1, Episode 16)

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a LOT to discuss about the season finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch! We'll start today with the Briefing episode, flagging the highlights and...

2,597. Star Wars News Updates (No Spoilers for Bad Batch!)

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No Bad Batch spoilers here! We'll dish on the season finale tomorrow - for today, brief updates about the Taika Waititi movie, the Ahsoka series, Mand...

2,596. "Last Call" for "Tales From the Galaxy's Edge"

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Fall 2021! That's when the second part of the VR adventure Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy's Edge comes out. We've collected the new details about "L...