Knights of Vader - A Star Wars Podcast
240 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 51 ratingsObjective analysis, passionate debate & unpretentious speculation of all Star Wars media - Join Zack, Zenger, Chris, Rus, Joe and ”Force Ghost” Jim as they discuss the many facets of Star Wars!
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Episodes
The Last Jedi Review
December 18, 2017 08:00 - 2 hours - 139 MBEpisode 37 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" SPOILERS AHEAD!!! Tonight Zack, Mark and Zenger review The Last Jedi & by the time they finished, it was morning. Check out Zenger’s main show ZengThis, available on all major podcasting platforms!
Book Review - The Legends of Luke Skywalker
December 14, 2017 08:00 - 22 minutes - 18.7 MB~~Special episode~~ Stay tuned for our imminent The Last Jedi review! Tonight, Zack (in preparation for The Last Jedi) reviews The Legends of Luke Skywalker, by Ken Liu, and shares his thoughts on the only piece of media, in over 5 years, that attempts to explain what Luke Skywalker has been up to for the 30 years between Return of the Jedi & The Force Awakens. SPOILER ALERT! Mostly Force stuff, lots & lots of Force stuff. Plus, a Star Wars recreation of Pixar’s Ratatouille, except instead...
Star Wars Festivus 2017 (Part 1)
December 07, 2017 08:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBEpisode 36 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Happy Festivus! In the spirit of Festivus, Zack, Mark and Zenger air their grievances about all things Star Wars… from the mediocre score of The Force Awakens, to the hollow mystery of Attack of the Clones & all the way to the limitless boundaries of Force powers. Break out the aluminum pole, put away your tinsel & join us as Zack lobs countless Force Awakens plot holes at Mark & Zenger, only for Zenger to effortless dodge & occas...
Book Review - From a Certain Point of View
November 30, 2017 08:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB~~Special episode~~ Tonight Zack (by his lonesome) reviews a handful of the short stories from the (relatively) new book, From a Certain Point of View and discusses why this book is the absolute worst thing to happen to Star Wars. Check out Zenger’s main show ZengThis, available on all major podcasting platforms!
Han Solo Has a Beard! - A Star Wars Battlefront 2 discussion
November 22, 2017 08:00 - 51 minutes - 43.1 MBEpisode 35 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Rate and review us on iTunes to enter our Spider-Man Homecoming digital copy contest! Click here for rules Tonight Zack and Zenger review Star Wars Battlefront II. Come for the Battlefront II discussion, stay for the crackpot Rey’s parentage theories! Happy Thanksgiving! What's the Star Wars version of a turkey anyway? Check out Zenger’s main show ZengThis, available on all major podcasting platforms!
Rian Johnson Trilogy Announcement
November 16, 2017 08:00 - 56 minutes - 45.9 MBEpisode 34 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Rate and review us on iTunes to enter our Spider-Man Homecoming digital copy contest! Click here for rules Tonight Zack, Mark and Zenger discuss the unusually timed announcement that Rian Johnson is planning a whole new Star Wars trilogy. Why announce now that a filmmaker will make 3 more films in a series, despite their sole endeavor still more than a month out from release? Imagine if you don’t like The Last Jedi… Is there any p...
The Darth Vader Comic
November 09, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 69 MBEpisode 33 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Rate and review us on iTunes to enter our Spider-Man Homecoming digital copy contest! Click here for rules Tonight Zack and Zenger discuss the Darth Vader comic and eventually get off-topic, talking about other miscellaneous Star Wars subjects. Check out Zenger’s main show ZengThis, available on all major podcasting platforms!
Visceral Games' Star Wars Project Shutdown
November 02, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBEpisode 32 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Zenger discuss EA shutting down Visceral Games and their Star Wars project, recap the first 4 episodes of Rebels Season 4 and oddly enough, discuss the absurdity of the Fast and Furious franchise, where the only logical conclusion to the franchise is strapping a rocket to a Dodge Charger and blasting Vin Diesel into space. Check out Zenger’s main show ZengThis, available on all major podcasting platforms!
Bantha Fodder: An odds & ends episode
October 26, 2017 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29.7 MBEpisode 31 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight, listen to excised audio from The Force Unleashed episode… I mean BONUS CONENT. Zack and Zenger discuss the Clone Wars micro series & other “odds & ends” topics of Star Wars. Join Zack as he whines/rants on his soapbox for 15+ minutes about everything wrong with modern day Star Wars, where 99% of the fanbase will vehemently disagree with him. We look forward to your hate mail! Check out Zenger’s main show ZengThis, availab...
Star Wars Halloween Horror Nights (with Kevin Perjurer of Defunctland)
October 19, 2017 07:00 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MBEpisode 30 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Happy Halloween! Tonight Zack, Zenger and Eric with guest host Kevin Perjurer, the “Walt Disney” of Defunctland, pitch their ideas for a hypothetical Star Wars version of Halloween Horror Nights. Come listen to this thinly veiled attempt to discuss overall theme park topics on a Star Wars themed podcast. “Star Wars Halloween Audiocast” intro/outro music available here
The Last Jedi Trailer #2 Analysis
October 12, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBEpisode 29 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Zenger discuss The Last Jedi Trailer #2 (AKA the most deliberately misleading trailer in cinematic history). Join us as we breakdown the red herrings Rian Johnson has left for us to find. DC wishes they could cut trailers this intentionally deceiving. Plus learn how Zenger’s love of Porgs makes him the Star Wars fan we need, but don’t really deserve. Please ignore all blemishes or errors in this episode as Z...
The Force Unleashed - A Star Wars video games discussion
October 05, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBEpisode 28 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Zenger discuss Star Wars video games throughout the years, with an emphasis on the The Force Unleashed.
How to join the 501st Legion, a Snoke theory & "Phasma" novel review
September 28, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBEpisode 27 of the "Knight of Vader - A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark, Jim and Zenger talk about a myriad of topics. First, Jim talks about his experience in joining the 501st Legion, then we discuss a potentially credible Snoke theory & lastly Zack discusses his thoughts on the new Phasma novel, plus its impact on the canon. Bearded, "undercover" stormtrooper
The Day After Trevorrow - Return of the JJ (with Eric, “Age of Myself”)
September 21, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBEpisode 26 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Rate and review us on iTunes to enter our Spider-Man Homecoming digital copy contest! Click here for rules Tonight Zack, Mark, Zenger and Eric talk about JJ Abrams directing Episode IX, only to go off on random tangents countless times, all under the excuse… I mean guise, that it’s to help Zack cope with JJ returning to Star Wars.
Trevorrow Never Comes (with Eric, “Age of Myself”)
September 12, 2017 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.7 MBEpisode 25 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Rate and review us on iTunes to enter our Spider-Man Homecoming digital copy contest! Click here for rules Skip to 17:23, to avoid "Twin Peaks: The Return" spoilers. Tonight Zack, Mark, Zenger and Eric talk about Colin Trevorrow “leaving” (I can’t put enough quotation marks around that word so I won’t even try) Episode IX. Watch the KOV crew speculate about things that will ultimately be proven wrong in only a matter of days, wit...
Force Friday 2 (with Hasbro reviewer, Erin of “Toy Shelf Review”)
September 07, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBEpisode 24 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Hasbro toy reviewer, Erin (from Toy Shelf Review) discuss Force Friday 2017. The trio discuss everything from past Force Friday experiences, to this year’s product availability & how retailers will release Han Solo film merchandise in a few months, with The Last Jedi still fresh in our minds. Plus learn how Force Friday toy hunting can double as your daily dose of cardio exercise from Zack!
"What's the Star Wars equivalent of a tin foil hat?" (The Last Jedi plot speculation)
August 31, 2017 07:00 - 58 minutes - 46.2 MBEpisode 23 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Zenger give Jim (back from the netherworld of the Force) the lowdown on all the The Last Jedi rumors and conjecture. Take bets on which one of us will be the most wrong come December 14th!
Obi-Wan Spin-Off Film Rumor... or Announcement?
August 25, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MBEpisode 22 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark & Darin discuss the Obi-Wan spin-off film annoucement/rumor.
Book Review - Battlefront 2: Inferno Squad
August 23, 2017 07:00 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MB~~Special episode~~ Tonight Zack (by his lonesome) reviews Christie Golden’s novel Battlefront II: Inferno Squad and discusses his thoughts on the Star Wars novels in the new canon era.
EW Last Jedi articles (it really isn’t that)
August 17, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBEpisode 21 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark, Darin & Zenger try to discuss the EW The Last Jedi articles (8/9 – 8/11), only to realize they weren’t all that interesting and decide to spend the next hour plus discussing miscellaneous elements of Star Wars.
“Hand Over the Cat” - A Star Wars Forces of Destiny discussion
August 10, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBEpisode 20 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Our sponsor: SkywardFunSupply.com. Check them out for all your Star Wars toy needs! Tonight Zack, Mark and Zenger discuss Star Wars Forces of Destiny. We look forward to seeing your pitchforks and flaming torches outside our homes in the coming days! If we make it through this, look forward to Zenger’s new show: “Star Wars Forced Detours.” Rey merchandise pic 1 Rey merchandise pic 2
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge (with Len Testa and Jim Hill of the Unofficial Disney Dish Podcast)
August 03, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBEpisode 19 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack with Len Testa (of Touring Plans) and Jim Hill (of Jim Hill Media) discuss Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge! Get more Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge & Disney theme park news, from Len and Jim, at the Unofficial Disney Dish Podcast. Patent 20170206709 Patent 20170190051
D23 Reveals and The Last Jedi BTS video discussion
July 27, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBEpisode 18 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark, Darin & Zenger discuss D23 reveals and The Last Jedi behind the scenes video.
These Are the Lego Bricks You’re Looking For (with Lego reviewer, Justin/just2good)
July 20, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBSpecial, unedited 17th episode of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and guest host Justin, of just2good, discuss Lego to the point of no return! Mostly Mark and Justin though, as Zack sits quietly in the corner playing with his Hasbro toys for the majority of this episode.
Disgraced Star Wars Projects (Star Wars Detours, Ewoks Ice Capades and Walt Disney World’s Hyperspace Hoopla)
July 13, 2017 07:00 - 54 minutes - 44.2 MBEpisode 16 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Jim and Zenger discuss disgraced Star Wars projects. Tonight’s docket includes: Star Wars Detours, Ewoks Ice Capades and Walt Disney World’s Hyperspace Hoopla.
New Era of Star Wars Video Games
July 06, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBEpisode 15 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Zenger discuss Star Wars Battlefront 2, the untitled Visceral-Star Wars game and speculate as to why BioWare’s The Old Republic games are not canon.
The STAR TOURS episode (with Kevin Perjurer of Defunctland)
June 29, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour - 88 MBEpisode 14 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Rate and review us on iTunes to enter our Spider-Man Homecoming digital copy contest! Click here for rules Tonight Zack, Mark, Jim, & Zenger with guest host Kevin Perjurer, the “Walt Disney” of Defunctland, discuss Star Tours (1987), while trying not to go off on non-Star Tours, Disney ride tangents… to little success. Early 1980’s internal Disney memo
Han Solo Film Loses Its Directors
June 22, 2017 17:10 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBEpisode 13 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark, Jim, Darin & new member Zenger (host of the “Zeng This” podcast) discuss Phil Lord and Chris Miller’s removal from the Han Solo film.
Rumors, Conjecture and Speculation
June 17, 2017 17:15 - 1 hour - 49.8 MBEpisode 12 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Jim discuss rumors, conjecture and speculation regarding The Last Jedi leaked images, the Han Solo crew t shirt and the rumor Colin Trevorrow might be removed from Episode IX. StarWarsNewsNet.com articles referenced throughout the episode: A SECOND RED GUARD DESIGN HAS LEAKED A CLOSER LOOK AT THE AHCH-TO SEA CREATURE FROM STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI NEW DESIGNS FROM STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI LEAKED ONLINE
Boba Fett Spin Off Film Speculation
June 05, 2017 18:34 - 1 hour - 57 MBEpisode 11 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark, Jim and Darin speculate about the (as of now) unannounced Boba Fett spin-off film.
The Last Jedi Vanity Fair Cover Story
May 31, 2017 23:36 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBEpisode 10 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Jim discuss the The Last Jedi Vanity Fair cover shoot. Listen all the way through for Jim & Zack's Alien Covenant review.
Star Wars 40th Anniversary - How we got into Star Wars
May 23, 2017 18:31 - 46 minutes - 37.9 MBEpisode 9 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Jim, for the 40th Anniversary of Star Wars, discuss how each of them got into Star Wars.
Attack of the Clones 15th Anniversary discussion (with Josh Cannon of Uncovering Unexplained Mysteries)
May 15, 2017 21:36 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBEpisode 8 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Jim and guest host Josh, cohost of Uncovering Unexplained Mysteries, discuss the fifteenth anniversary of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones.
Hasbro Fan’s Choice Poll and SW toys throughout the years
May 04, 2017 14:45 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBEpisode 7 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark, Jim and Darin discuss the Hasbro Fan’s Choice Poll and SW toys throughout the years.
Episode IX and Indiana Jones 5 release dates announcement
April 28, 2017 18:25 - 54 minutes - 42.6 MBEpisode 6 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Jim discuss the recently announced release dates of Star Wars Episode IX and Indiana Jones 5.
The Last Jedi Teaser Trailer Analysis
April 22, 2017 19:03 - 59 minutes - 49.1 MBEpisode 5 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Jim and Darin discuss The Last Jedi teaser trailer. In between, Jim and Darin berate Zack for his dislike of The Force Awakens.
LIVE from Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017
April 16, 2017 00:26 - 32 minutes - 27.4 MBEpisode 4 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Mark and Darin discuss their Star Wars Celebration Orlando experience LIVE from SWCO!
More Rogue One Than You Can Shake a Stick At
April 09, 2017 11:36 - 1 hour - 138 MBEpisode 3 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark, Jim and Darin discuss Rogue One to death.
Which Version of the Original Trilogy Should Be Canon?
April 08, 2017 16:16 - 51 minutes - 69.1 MBEpisode 2 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Jim discuss which version of the Original Trilogy is canon.
What Would Have Happened To Star Wars If Not For Disney?
March 29, 2017 18:15 - 41 minutes - 27.6 MBEpisode 1 of the "Knights of Vader – A Star Wars Podcast!" Tonight Zack, Mark and Jim discuss what would’ve happened to Star Wars if not for the Disney Sale.