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

371: The Villains of Dark Disciple

10 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Count Dooku and General Grievous get to do bad, bad things in Dark Disciple, and BTW, Star Wars: Aftermath just had a revealing intro announced... Pun...

370: The Heroes of Dark Disciple

09 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The blank slate Quinlan Vos and the fan-favorite Asajj Ventriss take the stage in Dark Disciple, and everything hinges on their relationship. Punch it...

369: Dark Disciple Review

08 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In addition to our review of Dark Disciple by Christie Golden, we're also talking about the other big news - the young Han Solo movie. Punch it!   ...

368: Our First Anniversary Spectacular!

07 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

An extended episode! Highlights from Year One of the Star Wars 7x7 Podcast, as we celebrate our first podcasting anniversary. Punch it!   ***We’r...

367: Star Wars: Battlefront: Twilight Company Preview

06 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars: Battlefront: Twilight Company gives us a glimpse of the Rebellion on the ground - not unlike Rogue One or the upcoming video game. Punch it...

366: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

05 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The setup for Shattered Empire, concept art for The Force Awakens, the possible start of filming for Rogue One - all before San Diego Comic-Con. Punch...

365: Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge

04 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge, host Allen Voivod got 22 right and 2 wrong, not bad at all! See if you can top that... Pun...

364: Father Figures and Story Surprises

03 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Our Star Wars comics review via the Expanded Comicverse wraps up this week with a look inside Kanan: The Last Padawan #3. Punch it!   ***We’re li...

363: Princess Leia, Flash Gordon, and Battlestar Galactica

02 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What does the Princess Leia Star Wars comics series have in common with Flash Gordon and Battlestar Galactica? All is revealed here. Punch it!   **...

362: Getting Deep Into Darth Vader's Psyche

01 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Did the Emperor know all along about Luke? And what's going on in Vader's mind in the Star Wars comics and beyond? Dive in deep with us... Punch it! ...

361: Is Boba Fett Just a Chump?

30 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In Star Wars #6, Luke uses the Force to knock Boba Fett out with a flying box to the helmet. Which begs the question - is Boba Fett a chump? Punch it!...

360: Canon Catch-up: "Rookies"

29 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In season 1, episode 5, "Rookies" makes mincemeat of a bunch of new clone recruits. Our Canon Catch-up series rides again... Punch it!   ***We’re...

359: Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge

28 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You've got to be able to do better than 18 right and five wrong, we hope. Can you beat host Allen Voivod in Star Wars Trivia this week? Punch it!   ...

358: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

27 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Greg Grunberg shares the exceitement (and a character tease) about The Force Awakens, a toy package dishes new First Order details, and more. Punch it...

357: Can The Force Awakens Make $2 Billion?

26 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Morgan Stanley (really?!) jumped their box office prediction for The Force Awakens by 22%, to $1.95 billion. Are they aiming too low? Punch it!   *...

356: The Undisputed King of the Prequels

25 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Clearly the best reviewed and received of the prequels, Revenge of the Sith is also structurally hampered from greatness (with bad dialogue, too). Pun...

355: Is Attack of the Clones That Much Worse?

24 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's generally the least favorite of the live-action movies, but is there a way to redeem it? It may yet be of some use to us... Punch it!   ***We’...

354: Is The Phantom Menace Really That Bad?

23 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Phantom Menace got a 57% rating from Rotten Tomatoes all those years ago. Can we all take a moment and find the diamonds in the rough instead? Pun...

353: The Force Awakens Bubble

22 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Is everyone REALLY buzzing about The Force Awakens? When media outlets say something Episode 7-related is melting the Internet, is it really true? Pun...

352: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

21 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Leaked character photos, toy names translated into Farsi, dialogue on mascara tubes? Seems like a crazy update on The Force Awakens this week. Punch i...

351: Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge

20 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Better this week! Your humble host Allen Voivod got 21 right and 5 wrong on the Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge. How will you do? Punch it...

350: The Force Awakens Reveals in Makeup Leak?

19 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

RebelScum.com received pictures of Star-Wars-themed makeup by Covergirl coming later this year. But they may also hold clues to The Force Awakens. Pun...

348: Darth Vader Learns the Truth

17 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing the thread of, "Does the new EU make the movies better?" We talk about Darth learning that his son is alive, and it's Luke. Punch it!   ...

347: Is the New EU Making the Movies Better?

16 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Could the new expanded universe of comics and novels actually make us appreciate the movies even more, and deepen our relationships with them? Punch i...

346: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

15 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Force Awakens, plus Rogue One and Episode VIII, has tongues wagging this week. Learn about Greg Grunberg, Mark Hamill, and more.. Punch it!   *...

345: The Remarkable Christopher Lee

14 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher Lee, 93 years young, passed away on June 7, 2015. Today, we take a look back at his incredible and mind-blowing career. Punch it!   ***...

344: Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge

13 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Host Allen Voivod got 17 right and 7 wrong on this week's Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge. Hopefully you'll do better... Punch it!   **...

343: Dark Disciple Preview

12 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're discussing the 60-page preview of Dark Disciple that's been unleashed. Plus, a couple of OT bounty hunters get cameos...Punch it!    *...

342: Moff Delian Mors, Breaking New Canon Ground

11 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

So all the news was about the first new canon LGBT character, in Lords of the Sith. But let's get past that, and talk about just who Moff Mors is. Pun...

341: Cham Syndulla and the Rebels

10 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Cham Syndulla goes all in to try to take out Palpatine and Vader in Lords of the Sith. And Paul Kemp makes you think he can actually pull it off. Punc...

340: Sidious and Vader on a Road Trip!

09 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In Lords of the Sith, Sidious and Vader go on a wild and crazy road trip! Well, not exactly. But some hijinks definitely ensue in the new novel. Punch...

339: Lords of the Sith Review

08 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's here! Our Lords of the Sith review, and where it stands when compared to the other new canon novels released to date. Punch it!   ***We’re l...

338: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

07 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In The Force Awakens update, we get our first look at Star Wars: Uprising, the new mobile game with a first glimpse of the post-ROTJ galaxy. Punch it!...

337: Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge

06 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Can you beat 22 right and 5 wrong? That's your host Allen Voivod's number to beat on the Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge. Punch it!   *...

336: Did the Jedi Just Lay Down and Die?

05 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This part of The Expanded Comicverse Podcast gets a bit deep, as Mike & Joao from The Cantina Cast talk with Tim and me about death and the Jedi. Punc...

Bonus Episode: Han Solo Is Married?!

04 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Who is Sana Solo? That's the question on everyone's minds, as is whether Carrie Fisher was goofing around or let a secret slip this past weekend. Punc...

335: Shark Tank, Sith Edition

04 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In an excerpt from the upcoming Expanded Comicverse podcast, Mike & Joao from The Cantina Cast talk about what's up with these new cyborg clones. Punc...

334: Excerpt With Guests From The Cantina Cast

03 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Expanded Comicverse rides again! Today, we've got the first of three excerpts with guests from The Cantina Cast, talking Star Wars #5. Punch it! ...

333: How Many Clones Were There?

02 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Were there really just 3,000,000 as former Star Wars author Karen Traviss insisted, or was it a lot, A LOT bigger? We've got the scoop here today. Pun...

332: Our Stand on the Special Editions

01 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Refuting George Lucas' rationale about why it's okay for him to mess with the Original Trilogy movies, decades after they were first released. Punch i...

331: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

31 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Supreme Leader Snoke! That's Andy Serkis' character name in The Force Awakens, as revealed by StarWars.com. Other news is at hand... Punch it!  ...

330: Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge

30 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge! Host Allen Voivod got 16.5 right and 5 wrong today - will you do better this time? Punch i...

329: Our Stand on the Star Wars Prequels

29 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing our series of episodes on controversial topics in the Star Wars universe! Today, the Prequels - love 'em, hate 'em, can't be bothered? Punc...

328: Our Stand on the Star Wars Canon

28 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There used to be different levels somtetimes-conflicting Star Wars canon, but not anymore. Now there's only one canon, and here's our take on it. Punc...

327: All About the Number 327

27 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

References in Star Wars, the Empire Strikes Back, and The Phantom Menace are are just part of the 327 story, and we've got it all here. Punch it!   ...

326: 40 Years of Industrial Light and Magic

26 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Industrial Light and Magic - ILM, if you will - turns 40 this month! Celebrate with us as we share highlights from the Wired oral history article. Pun...

325: Nothing Will Ever Be This Big, Ever Again

25 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's Frank Oz's birthday, and he's a big part of why nothing will ever be as big as Star Wars, ever again. Happy 38th Anniversary, Star Wars... Punch ...

324: Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge

24 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Ready for the Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge? Match wits with host Allen Voivod, who got 22 right and three wrong this week. Punch it!  ...

323: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

23 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Fun little element updates, like what John Williams will do with the score how Michael Kaplan designed the costumes, and so much more. Punch it!   ...

322: Kanan #1: The Start of Something Big

22 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Why might this be big? Because Kanan, The Last Padawan reads like we're seeing a young Obi-Wan Kenobi, and not a young Anakin. Very cool...  Punch it...

321: 35 Years of The Empire Strikes Back

21 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

So instead of asking "Why Star Wars?" like we did last month, we celebrate the 35th anniversary of Empire Strikes Back by asking, "Why Empire?" Punch ...

320: Tons of Fun With Star Wars #4

20 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

OT dialogue, traded insults, Rodians getting shot up, Luke flying away from Leia to avoid awkward audience questions, and Salacious Crumb. Punch it! ...

319: Digging Into Darth Vader #4

19 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

More exploring of the new canon of Star Wars comics! Today, a bit about Darth Vader, Issue #4, with one of the weirdest alien scenes ever. Punch it! ...

318: The Rundown on Princess Leia #3

18 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Alderaan refugees on Sullust? Wow! Rebuilding the canon as regards Sullust, plus R2-D2 saves the day three different ways in Princess Leia #3. Punch i...

317: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

17 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Lots more updates to share about The Force Awakens than just the pointless Vanity Fair article (the Annie Leibovitz pics were awesome, though). Punch ...

316: Vanity Fair's Terrible The Force Awakens Article

16 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Please, do yourself a favor: Don't buy this magazine, it's so not worth it. Read it at the library, stand and scan at the newsstand if you must. Punch...

315: Maz Kanata and the Pirates

15 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Do Maz Kanata and her pirate horde symbolize the journey from the normal to the special world in The Force Awakens? Or is it just a Jabba retread? Pun...

314: Kylo Ren and Captain Phasma

14 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's "official" - Kylo Ren is being played by Adam Driver, and Gwendoline Christie is playing Captain Phasma, the Chrometrooper! Let's discuss... Punc...

313: George Lucas' The Force Awakens

13 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Vanity Fair article has done more that give a few reveals for The Force Awakens...it's also brought Lucas' "It's not my movie" claim up again. Pun...

312: Interview With Chris Taylor, Part 2

12 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Wrapping up our final "Why Star Wars?" interview! It's the 2nd of 2 parts featuring Chris Taylor, author of How Star Wars Conquered the Universe. Punc...

311: Interview With Chris Taylor, Part 1

11 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We've come down to the final "Why Star Wars?" interview! It's a two-parter featuring Chris Taylor, author of How Star Wars Conquered the Universe. Pun...

310: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

10 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

So much going on beyond the boundaries of the Vanity Fair article that's just come out about The Force Awakens! No spoilers, just links to 'em. Punch ...

309: Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge

09 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Your host Allen Voivod got 21 out of 27 in this week's Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge. How well will you do? Listen and play along... Pun...

308: Linda Hansen-Raj and Kyle Newman

08 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Winding down our coverage of Star Wars Celebration with not one, but two separate #SWCA interviews, featuring Linda Hansen-Raj and Kyle Newman. Punch ...

307: David Collins, Star Wars Renaissance Man

07 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, David Collins! VO artist, sound designer, 5x #SWCA Host, Han Solo in Kyle Newman's "Smuggler's" adventures, and finally, a guest on SW7x7. Punch ...

306: The Chris Pirillo Interview

06 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

He's a force of nature! The unstoppable Chris Pirillo shares his take on Star Wars while we wait in line for The Force Awakens exhibit at #SWCA. Punch...

305: Alex and Pete From Star Wars Minute

05 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The guys from Star Wars Minute - Alex Robinson and Pete the Retailer - stopped for a chat after their live #SWCA podcast session. Listen in and...Punc...

304: Happy #StarWarsDay!

04 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Happy #StarWarsDay! Ever wonder how it got started? Details here, plus the first look at #ForceFriday and the coming Vanity Fair feature. Punch it!  ...

303: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

03 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Reshoots/pickups for The Force Awakens were shot in Iceland! Plus, TFA licensed merchandise, and what happened to Josh Trank? Punch it!   ***We’r...

302: Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge

02 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Perfect score! This is the first Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge where host Allen Voivod got zero wrong. Now it's your turn... Punch it! ...

301: Amy Ratcliffe, Geek With Curves

01 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

And now, back to our regularly scheduled #SWCA interviews! Today we're featuring Amy Ratcliffe of StarWars.com, Full of Sith, and so much more. Punch ...

300: Origins, Patreon Patrons, and More in Store

30 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We did it! 300 episodes complete - from a certain point of view. (Including bonus episodes, we're at 306-307.) Looking back and forward today. Punch i...

299: Jordan White, Marvel Comics

29 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The #SWCA interview series continues with Jordan White, editor of the Star Wars comics at Marvel. We ask him more than "Why Star Wars?" Punch it!   ...

298: Meg Humphrey, Have You Nerd

28 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dive in for another #SWCA interview! This time we feature Meg Humphrey, co-founder of Have You Nerd and co-host of Far Far Away Radio. Punch it!   ...

297: Interview With Matt Martin, Lucasfilm

27 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

More Star Wars Celebration interviews! Here's an #SWCA moment with Matt Martin, Manager of Digital Content and Community Relations at Lucasfilm. Punch...

296: Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge!

26 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge is back! Host Allen Voivod got 23 right and 4 wrong this week. How well will you do? Punch it! ***We’...

295: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

25 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

A quiet week in The Force Awakens news, rumors, and spoilers space, but still plenty to touch on during our weekly update. Punch it!   ***We’re l...

294: Sarah Woloski, Skywalking Through Neverland

24 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Wrapping up the first week of Star Wars Celebration interviews with Sarah Woloski, who's half of the rockin' Skywalking Through Neverland podcast. Pun...

293: Sean Gerber, Modern Myth Media

23 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The next installment of our interview series from Star Wars Celebration! We talked to Sean Gerber of Modern Myth Media for his Star Wars take. Punch i...

292: Tricia Barr, Fangirls Going Rogue

22 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

  Continuing our Star Wars Celebration interview series! Today, a quick chat with Tricia Barr of Fangirls Going Rogue, StarWars.com, and much more. ...

291: Justin Bolger, The ForceCast

21 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars Celebration may be over, but the fun lives on! Justin Bolger of the ForceCast kicks off a series of interviews from inside #SWCA. Punch it! ...

290: #SWCA: Sunday's Highlights

20 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's over already? Impossible! #SWCA came to an end, but not without one last reveal - check out the Rogue One info from Star Wars Celebration. Punch ...

289: #SWCA Saturday Highlights

19 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Star Wars Celebration gave Star Wars Rebels its day in the sun today, with a villains and allies panel and a red carpet premiere for Season 2. Punch i...

#SWCA Bonus Episode #3: Del Rey, Marvel, and The Force Awakens Exhibit

19 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Strap yourselves in for a longer bonus episode where we tackle all the news that's fit to podcast about The Force Awakens from Saturday's events. Punc...

288: #SWCA Friday Highlights

18 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Here's your wrap-up of canon-specific highlights coming out of Star Wars Celebration, day 2. #SWCA has a lot more in store, too. Punch it! ***We’re...

Bonus #SWCA Episode: More The Force Awakens Reveals

18 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Big news from #SWCA day 2! Star Wars Battlefront got its trailer, we break down Battlefront news that affects The Force Awakens. Punch it!   ***We’...

287: #SWCA: Thursday's Highlights

17 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Ian McDiarmird performs Shakespeare. BB-8 shows us his tradecraft. But we get a kick out of Ridely, Boyega, and Isaac sharing new news......Punch it! ...

#SWCA Extended Bonus Episode: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer #2

17 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The 2nd trailer for The Force Awakens debuted at Star Wars Celebration! Get the scoop in this extended bonus #swca episode. Chewie, we're home. :-)  ...

286: #SWCA: Streaming Everywhere!

16 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Yes! No matter where you are, you'll be able to catch the livestream of the magic hour at Star Wars Celebration, plus 30 more hours of #SWCA. Punch it...

285: #SWCA: Ongoing Activities at Star Wars Celebration

15 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Aside from the day-to-day #SWCA highlights, there are other events and exhibits happening across multiple Star Wars Celebration Days. Punch it!   *...

284: #SWCA: Sunday at Star Wars Celebration

14 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It's like it's already over! Star Wars Celebration winds down with 60 Sunday sessions, but there's still a lot of meat on the #SWCA bone. Punch it!  ...

283: #SWCA: Saturday at Star Wars Celebration

13 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 90 sessions to whet your Star Wars Celebration whistle on Saturday! We check in on some of the planned highlights from #SWCA Day 3. Punch it! ...

282: The Force Awakens Weekly Update, #SWCA Edition

12 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What will The Force Awakens trailer show us at Star Wars Celebration? Three websites claim to have the pieces to the SWCA puzzle debut on 4/16. Punch ...

281: Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge

11 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Your humble host Allen Voivod got 20 right and 4 wrong in the Star Wars Trivia Weekly Lightning Challenge. Will you top him this time around? Punch it...

280: #SWCA: Friday at Star Wars Celebration

10 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Tough decisions for Friday at Star Wars Celebration. Journalism or Battlefront? Princess, Rebels, Commander, or Cantina? Audio, Insider, or C-3PO? Pun...

279: #SWCA: Thursday at Star Wars Celebration

09 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What are YOU most excited to see at Star Wars Celebration on Day 1? Well, the Abrams and Kennedy panel, of course, and what else, pray tell? Punch it!...

278: Star Wars Digital Movie Collection

08 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The big question: What did they change in Star Wars THIS time around? The Digital Movie Collection comes out April 10th, and we'll soon know... Punch ...

277: 7 #SWCA Exhibitors to Visit at Celebration

07 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What do YOU most want to see in the exhibit halls of Star Wars Celebration? We run down 7 of our top interests here. Share yours in the comments. Punc...

276: 7 Is the Magic Number

06 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin, Fred, Jim and Diane, Tim, Rich, Dennis, and Paul. The first 7 supporting Patrons of this podcast on Patreon. And you're next, by the way. Punch...

275: The Force Awakens Weekly Update

05 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Serkis' wife knows all about The Force Awakens! Plus, "The Rise of the Force" and the importance of the Magic Hour at Star Wars Celebration. Punc...