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The Mandalorian: Chapter 11 “The Heiress” — Ion Cannon #326
November 15, 2020 03:36 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the third episode of Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 “The Heiress.” The Mandalorian braves high seas and meets unexpected allies. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of the saga, from the films […]
The Mandalorian: Chapter 10 “The Passenger” — Ion Cannon #325
November 08, 2020 04:32 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the second episode of Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 “The Passenger.” The Mandalorian must ferry a passenger with precious cargo on a risky journey. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered every corner of […]
The Mandalorian: Chapter 9 “The Marshal” — Ion Cannon #324
October 31, 2020 23:31 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the thrilling Season 2 premiere of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, “The Marshal.” The Mandalorian is drawn to the Outer Rim in search of others of his kind. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has covered […]
Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising — Ion Cannon #323
October 25, 2020 03:26 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising by Timothy Zahn, Thrawn’s origin story and our first glimpse at the inner workings of the Chiss Ascendancy. Beyond the edge of the galaxy lies the Unknown Regions: chaotic, uncharted, and near impassable, with hidden secrets and dangers in equal measure. And nestled within […]
The Mandalorian Season 2 Trailer — Ion Cannon #322
September 28, 2020 02:17 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they break down the trailer for Season 2 of The Mandalorian. What will happen in the sophomore season of the Emmy award winning series? We’ll find out on October 30, 2020. The Mandalorian and the Child continue their journey, facing enemies and rallying allies as they make their way through […]
The Future of Star Wars on Disney+ (ForceFest 2020 Panel) — Ion Cannon #321
September 03, 2020 19:51 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William for a discussion about the Future of Star Wars on Disney+. This panel was originally recorded during ForceFest 2020, a fan-run celebration of Star Wars which filled the void left by the cancelation of Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2020. You can also watch the original live stream—complete with video—on GetVokl. After […]
Ion Cannon at ForceFest 2020 — Ion Cannon #320
August 21, 2020 03:11 - 6 minutes - 9.44 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William on GetVokl on Saturday, August 29 at 1:30pm Pacific time for a special panel on the future of Star Wars on Disney+ during ForceFest! Star Wars Celebration may be canceled, but that doesn’t mean we can’t come together to celebrate our love of Star Wars. Attendees will be able to see our […]
The Bad Batch animated series announced — Ion Cannon #319
July 14, 2020 02:15 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they discuss the exciting announcement of the next Star Wars animated series The Bad Batch! The series is a spiritual successor to The Clone Wars and will follow Clone Force 99 in the early days of the Empire. The series follows the elite and experimental clones of the Bad Batch (first introduced in The […]
The Clone Wars Season 7 Recap — Ion Cannon #318
May 21, 2020 03:57 - 15 minutes - 21 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they look back on the seventh and final season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. A few years ago, we never could have imagined that we’d get closure for this seminal series. Did it live up to the anticipation? Tune in to find out. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment […]
The Clone Wars 712 “Victory and Death” — Ion Cannon #317
May 08, 2020 03:27 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Riley and Bethany from The Star Wars Report, as they review the series finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars “Victory and Death.” Ahsoka and Rex must use their wit and skills to survive the turbulent end of the Clone Wars. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a […]
The Clone Wars 711 “Shattered” — Ion Cannon #316
May 04, 2020 03:55 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Andrew Lupi (co-founder of this very podcast!), as they review “Shattered,” the heartbreaking penultimate episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. After capturing Maul on Mandalore, Ahsoka’s journey to the Jedi Council is disrupted when Order 66 is declared, turning her world upside down. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for […]
The Clone Wars 710 “The Phantom Apprentice” — Ion Cannon #315
April 27, 2020 03:29 - 1 hour - 146 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Aaron Goins from Star Wars Bookworms, as they review “The Phantom Apprentice,” the second installment in the long-awaited Siege of Mandalore arc—the final arc of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Ahsoka and Republic forces confront Maul on Mandalore. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, […]
The Clone Wars 709 “Old Friends Not Forgotten” — Ion Cannon #314
April 18, 2020 20:13 - 1 hour - 143 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Sean Keane from CNET, as they review “Old Friends Not Forgotten,” the first installment of the long-awaited Siege of Mandalore arc and the beginning of the end of Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Anakin and Obi-Wan must decide whether to help Ahsoka pursue Maul or rescue Palpatine. The Ion Cannon Podcast is […]
The Clone Wars 708 “Together Again” — Ion Cannon #313
April 12, 2020 23:05 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Michael and Christy from the MandoCast and Sabers and Spells, as they review the eighth episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7 and the end of the Ahsoka’s Walkabout arc, “Together Again.” Ahsoka bargains for the sisters’ freedom and makes a startling discovery. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews […]
The Clone Wars 707 “Dangerous Debt” — Ion Cannon #312
April 08, 2020 03:39 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Amy Ratcliffe from the Nerdist, as they review the seventh episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7, “Dangerous Debt.” Taken prisoner by the Pykes, Ahsoka and the Martez sisters attempt to escape. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a […]
The Clone Wars 706 “Deal No Deal” — Ion Cannon #311
March 30, 2020 02:53 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Matt Rushing from Aggressive Negotiations and the 602 Club, as they review the sixth episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7, “Deal No Deal.” Trace makes a rash decision after learning what they are transporting is for the Pyke Syndicate. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment […]
The Clone Wars 705 “Without a Trace” — Ion Cannon #310
March 23, 2020 03:41 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Ahsoka expert McKenna (@callmesnips), as they review the fifth episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7, “Without a Trace.” Ahsoka is finally back! Ahsoka befriends a pilot but must hide her Jedi past while trying to stop a dangerous droid. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews […]
The Clone Wars 704 “Unfinished Business” — Ion Cannon #309
March 16, 2020 03:42 - 1 hour - 104 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Erin from the 501st Legion, as they review the fourth episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7 and the conclusion of The Bad Batch arc, “Unfinished Business.” The Republic plans a daring final strike against Wat Tambor and Admiral Trench, once again bringing together Rex, Echo, Anakin Skywalker, and the […]
The Clone Wars 703 “On the Wings of Keeradaks” — Ion Cannon #308
March 09, 2020 02:23 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Bruce Gibson from the Star Wars Report, as they review the third episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7 “On the Wings of Keeradaks.” With Echo recovered, Rex, the Bad Batch, and Anakin Skywalker look to fight their way out of a Separatist base. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your […]
The Clone Wars 702 “A Distant Echo” — Ion Cannon #307
March 03, 2020 04:31 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the second episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season 7 “A Distant Echo.” They also discuss the exciting new era for Star Wars publishing: The High Republic. Anakin Skywalker, Rex, and the Bad Batch make a shocking discovery on Skako Minor. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews […]
The Clone Wars 701 “The Bad Batch” — Ion Cannon #306
February 24, 2020 05:35 - 47 minutes - 64.7 MBAfter seven long years, The Clone Wars is finally back! Join Tom, Stephen, and William, as well as special guest Mark Hurliman from the Star Wars Report, as they review the Season 7 premiere of Star Wars: The Clone Wars “The Bad Batch.” They also recap the recent Bad Batch screening at Lucasfilm, where Dave Filoni and Dee Bradley […]
The Mandalorian Season 1 Recap — Ion Cannon #305
February 03, 2020 05:10 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they look back on Season 1 of The Mandalorian. After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from […]
Resistance 218 “The Escape” — Ion Cannon #304
January 27, 2020 03:07 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the series finale of Star Wars: Resistance “The Escape.” Kaz and Yeager attempt to liberate Tam from the First Order. But does she want to be liberated? Or is it a trap? Meanwhile the Colossus is having problems of its own and faces an impossible choice. The Ion Cannon Podcast is […]
Resistance 217 “Rebuilding the Resistance” — Ion Cannon #303
January 27, 2020 01:50 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the penultimate episode of Star Wars: Resistance “Rebuilding the Resistance.” Venisa Doza asks for help from Doza and the Aces: Resistance recruits need an escort getting off of Dantooine. Unfortunately Tam is assigned to destroy the recruits. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy […]
Resistance 215-216 “The New World” / “No Place Safe” — Ion Cannon #302
January 24, 2020 17:49 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the 15th and 16th episodes of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2—a special two-parter—”The New World” and “No Place Safe.” Doza takes the Colossus to a hidden world on the outer rim, only to find it’s inhabited by a race of beings who don’t like them – for a very good […]
Resistance 214 “The Mutiny” — Ion Cannon #301
January 23, 2020 05:38 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the 14th episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2 “The Mutiny.” They also discuss the exciting trailer for the final season of The Clone Wars, which will premiere on Disney+ on February 21! Kragan buys a secret weapon to capture the Colossus and take over. When Synara discovers this plan she […]
The Mandalorian: Chapter 8 “Redemption” / Resistance 213 “Breakout” — Ion Cannon #300
January 14, 2020 05:43 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the season finale of Star Wars: The Mandalorian, “Redemption.” They also review the 13th episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2 “Breakout.” The Mandalorian comes face-to-face with an unexpected enemy. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion Cannon has […]
The Mandalorian: Chapter 7 “The Reckoning” / Resistance 212 “The Missing Agent” — Ion Cannon #299
January 08, 2020 05:02 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Star Wars: The Mandalorian Chapter 7 “The Reckoning.” They also review the twelfth episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2 “The Missing Agent.” An old rival extends an invitation for The Mandalorian to make peace. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, […]
The Rise of Skywalker (spoilers) — Ion Cannon #298
December 22, 2019 00:56 - 5 MBThe final chapter in the story of Skywalker, Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker, is now in theaters! Now that you’ve had a chance to digest the film, here’s our full review where we analyze and dissect every element of the story. WARNING: This episode contains massive spoilers for The Rise of Skywalker. If you haven’t seen it […]
The Rise of Skywalker (spoiler-free) — Ion Cannon #297
December 18, 2019 08:01 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBThis week, the epic Skywalker saga comes to a close when Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker arrives in theaters on Friday, December 20. The film is the culmination of nine movies and 42 years of storytelling—a modern myth beloved by generations. Does The Rise of Skywalker wrap up the saga in a satisfying way? Listen to our spoiler-free review to […]
The Mandalorian: Chapter 6 “The Prisoner” / Resistance 211 “Station to Station” — Ion Cannon #296
December 17, 2019 05:12 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Star Wars: The Mandalorian Chapter 6 “The Prisoner.” They also review the eleventh episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2 “Station to Station.” The Mandalorian joins a crew of mercenaries on a dangerous mission. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a […]
The Mandalorian: Chapter 5 “The Gunslinger” / Resistance 210 “Kaz’s Curse” — Ion Cannon #295
December 10, 2019 06:35 - 1 hour - 140 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Star Wars: The Mandalorian Chapter 5 “The Gunslinger.” They also review the tenth episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2 “Kaz’s Curse.” The Mandalorian helps a rookie bounty hunter who is in over his head. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over […]
The Mandalorian: Chapter 4 “Sanctuary” / Resistance 209 “The Voxx Vortex 5000” — Ion Cannon #294
December 04, 2019 05:00 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Star Wars: The Mandalorian Chapter 4 “Sanctuary.” They also review the ninth episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2 “The Voxx Vortex 5000.” The Mandalorian teams up with an ex-soldier to protect a village from raiders. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For […]
The Mandalorian: Chapter 3 “The Sin” / Resistance 208 “Rendezvous Point” — Ion Cannon #293
November 26, 2019 05:25 - 42 minutes - 58.1 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Star Wars: The Mandalorian Chapter 3 “The Sin.” They also review the eighth episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2 “Rendezvous Point.” The battered Mandalorian returns to his Client for the reward. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion […]
The Mandalorian: Chapter 2 “The Child” / Resistance 207 “The Relic Raiders” — Ion Cannon #292
November 19, 2019 05:19 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Star Wars: The Mandalorian Chapter 2 “The Child.” They also review the seventh episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2 “The Relic Raiders.” Target in-hand, The Mandalorian must now contend with scavengers. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion […]
The Mandalorian: Chapter 1 / Resistance 206 “From Beneath” — Ion Cannon #291
November 15, 2019 05:49 - 5 MBThe Mandalorian is finally here! Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the series premiere of the first live action Star Wars series The Mandalorian: Chapter 1. They also review the sixth episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2 “From Beneath.” A Mandalorian bounty hunter tracks a target for a well-paying client. The Ion Cannon Podcast is […]
Resistance 205 “The Engineer” — Ion Cannon #290
November 04, 2019 02:30 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the fifth episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 3, “The Engineer.” Kaz and Neeku discover Nena, a Nikto engineer in need of assistance, who barely escaped a First Order attack. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For over a decade, Ion […]
Resistance 204 “Hunt on Celsor 3” — Ion Cannon #289
October 28, 2019 01:30 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the fourth episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2, “A Quick Salvage Run.” The pirates volunteer to find food for the Colossus, but Kaz doesn’t trust them. He and Torra go on the hunt but run into big problems. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from […]
Resistance 203 “Live Fire” and The Rise of Skywalker trailer — Ion Cannon #288
October 26, 2019 04:11 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the third episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2, “Live Fire.” They also discuss the final trailer for Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker. Kaz officially joins the Aces, as does Yeager—who trains them to become better combat pilots. Meanwhile, Tam learns what it’s like to be a First […]
Resistance 202 “A Quick Salvage Run” — Ion Cannon #287
October 14, 2019 01:30 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review the second episode of Star Wars: Resistance Season 2, “A Quick Salvage Run.” The Colossus is in dire need of hyperfuel, and Kaz suggests they take it from a downed First Order ship. The salvage mission is compromised when the First Order shows up. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source […]
Resistance 201 “Into the Unknown” — Ion Cannon #286
October 11, 2019 03:37 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Erin from the 501st Legion as they review the Season 2 premiere of Star Wars: Resistance, “Into the Unknown.” They also review the new VR game Vader Immortal: Episode II from ILMxLAB. After being launched into space by Kaz and crew, the Colossus encounters engineering problems, which are made worse by a mysterious […]
A Crash of Fate — Ion Cannon #285
October 03, 2019 03:42 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Galaxy’s Edge: A Crash of Fate by Zoraida Córdova. Izzy and Jules were childhood friends, climbing the spires of Batuu, inventing silly games, and dreaming of adventures they would share one day. Then, Izzy’s family left abruptly, without even a chance to say goodbye. Izzy’s life became one of […]
Black Spire — Ion Cannon #284
September 04, 2019 03:48 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire by Delilah S. Dawson. They also discuss the huge news out of Disney’s D23 conference, including the long-rumored Kenobi series, the trailers for Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker and The Mandalorian, the return of The Clone Wars in February, and more! They also review the Star Wars Resistance Season […]
Thrawn: Treason — Ion Cannon #283
August 15, 2019 04:24 - 1 hour - 140 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with friend of the show Brendan Hugo, as they review Thrawn: Treason by Timothy Zahn! They also discuss the recent news about Star Wars Resistance, including the premiere of the second and final season on October 6th, the Season 1 DVD release on August 20th, and more. “If I were to serve the Empire, you […]
Pirate’s Price — Ion Cannon #282
July 04, 2019 03:25 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon #2: Pirate’s Price by Lou Anders–and narrated by the voice of Hondo himself, Jim Cummings! The book is a prequel to the Flight of the Falcon ride at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and tells the story of how the Millennium Falcon ended up in Hondo’s […]
Galaxy’s Edge — Ion Cannon #281
June 24, 2019 04:34 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they share their experiences at Galaxy’s Edge, the new Star Wars theme park at Disneyland (coming later this summer to Disney World). And be sure to check out Riley’s vlog of the trip as well. The Ion Cannon Podcast is your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away. For […]
Dooku: Jedi Lost — Ion Cannon #280
May 31, 2019 04:15 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Star Wars: Dooku: Jedi Lost by Cavan Scott and narrated by a full cast. Darth Tyranus. Count of Serenno. Leader of the Separatists. A red saber, unsheathed in the dark. But who was he, before he became the right hand of the Sith? As Dooku courts a new apprentice, the […]
Master & Apprentice — Ion Cannon #279
May 15, 2019 03:58 - 1 hour - 124 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William as they review Star Wars: Master & Apprentice by Claudia Gray. They also discuss the news of the next three Star Wars films debuting in 2022. A Jedi must be a fearless warrior, a guardian of justice, and a scholar in the ways of the Force. But perhaps a Jedi’s most essential duty is […]
Celebration Chicago 2019 Recap: Part II — Ion Cannon #278
April 29, 2019 03:31 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Michael Morris from Cloud City Casino for the second half of their recap of Celebration Chicago 2019, including our first look at the final season of The Clone Wars, a look back on Rebels, a sneak peak of Resistance Season 2, the premiere of the new game Jedi: Fallen Order, our hands-on […]
Celebration Chicago 2019 Recap: Part I — Ion Cannon #277
April 23, 2019 04:23 - 5 MBJoin Tom, Stephen, and William, along with Michael Morris from Cloud City Casino as they recap the biggest news coming out of Celebration Chicago 2019, including the panel and epic trailer for Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, the future of the Star Wars films, Disney+, and our first glimpse at the first live action Star Wars TV […]