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Star Wars Beyond the Films

316 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 155 ratings

Star Wars Beyond the Films is a podcast dedicated to the discussion of all things Star Wars, as well as the Expanded Universe (Legends). The show features veteran hosts- Star Wars Report Founder; Mark Hurliman and Jim Lehane, of Talkin’ Tauntauns Podcast, and former Host Narhan P. Butler.

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Episodes

Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space: The Dark (or The Darkness) – A Beyond the Films Review

July 29, 2016 00:54

Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks or months thereafter on the podcast.  Adventures in Wild Space: The Dark by Tom Huddleston (softcover, 2016) The Dark is book #4 in Adventures in Wild Space, though technically the fifth entry in the series […]

Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space: The Steal (or The Heist) – A Beyond the Films Review

July 24, 2016 02:00

Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks or months thereafter on the podcast.  Adventures in Wild Space: The Steal by Cavan Scott (softcover, 2016) The Steal is book #3 in Adventures in Wild Space, though technically the fourth entry in the series if […]

Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space: The Nest – A Beyond the Films Review

July 24, 2016 01:34

Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks or months thereafter on the podcast.  Adventures in Wild Space: The Nest by Tom Huddleston (softcover, 2016) The Nest is book #2 in Adventures in Wild Space, though technically the third entry in the series […]

Star Wars: ABC-3PO – A Beyond the Films Review

July 07, 2016 01:10

Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks or months thereafter on the podcast.  ABC-3PO by Calliope Glass and Catilin Kennedy (hardcover, 2016) With all of the small brushfires out in fandom these days, it is easy to sometimes forget […]

TFA Feedback (Part 1 of 2) – SWBTF #198

June 21, 2016 21:59 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Rise of the films- death of relevancy…, is the ‘New EU’ doomed already? Or is it, really, all sunshine and Death Stars? You ask, we Ponder. All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies […]

Star Wars: Bloodline – A Beyond the Films Review

May 04, 2016 01:44

With a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for a Year in Review […]

TFA Retrospective Part 2 – SWBTF #197

May 03, 2016 23:04 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

The Force Awakens. The films so powerful it spawned a new Star Wars Universe. But did it need to? And what were your hosts initial thoughts on Bloodlines? All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your […]

Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space: The Snare – A Beyond the Films Review

April 29, 2016 03:56

With a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for a Year in Review […]

Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space: The Escape – A Beyond the Films Review

April 28, 2016 19:31

With a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for a Year in Review […]

Star Wars: The Original Trilogy: A Graphic Novel – A Beyond the Films Review

April 27, 2016 21:51

With a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for a Year in Review […]

Star Wars: Tales from a Galaxy Far, Far Away: Aliens – A Beyond the Films Review

April 27, 2016 21:21

With a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for a Year in Review […]

J.J. said what?! – SWR #219

April 26, 2016 20:48 - 1 hour - 73.2 MB

This week, Mark has Nathan P. Butler on to sit in the co-pilot seat as they discuss J.J. Abram’s Tribeca Talks interview, Debunking Episode 8 Rumors, Royal set visits, Star Wars: Bloodlines, and more! Star Wars Report is available on iTunes! Be sure to subscribe, rate and review! You can show your support of the Star Wars […]

TFA Retrospective Part 1 – SWBTF #196

March 21, 2016 16:11 - 1 hour - 82.4 MB

The Force Awakens. Did we like it? Hate it? Did it end our Fandom?! Did Star Wars need a reboot? All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films. This week true […]

2015 YIR: The Uhm… Other Stuff – SWBTF #195

February 19, 2016 08:56 - 2 hours - 146 MB

2015 Year In Review! The uhm, other stuff. From The Force Awakens, to Disney Infinity, and BEYOND! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the Films. This week true believers, Beyonders, Fanboys, […]

2015 YIR: The Comics – SWBTF #194

February 02, 2016 21:54 - 1 hour - 100 MB

2015 Year In Review! What comics did 2015 bring us from that Canon universe? What Legends stories were reprint? All this, and so much more! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond […]

2015 YIR: The Books – SWBTF #193

January 25, 2016 23:10 - 1 hour - 90.1 MB

2015 Year In Review! Actual NEW LEGENDS stories?! Yep; 8 of them, as well as books from that Canon universe, and so much more! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Your Fandom lies Beyond the […]

Star Wars: The Crimson Corsair and the Lost Treasure of Count Dooku – A Beyond the Films Review

January 18, 2016 21:32

With a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for a Year in Review […]

Star Wars: All Creatures Great and Small – A Beyond the Films Review

January 18, 2016 20:33

With a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for a Year in Review […]

Star Wars: The Face of Evil – A Beyond the Films Review

January 18, 2016 03:42

With a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for a Year in Review […]

The Last Padawan (Kanan Part 2 of 2) – SWBTF #192

January 12, 2016 13:20 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Remember when Kanan Jarus was a Jedi Padawan named Caleb Dume? Before Order 66 turned his life upside down and left him on the run and hunted. Learn all about his fateful last days as a Jedi, and so much more! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! […]

Beyond the Films 2016 New Year Contest

January 04, 2016 08:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

To celebrate the beginning of 2016 and the upcoming 200th episode of Star Wars Beyond the Films, hosts Mark and Nathan are giving away items that come from their own Star Wars collections (including some that have the distinction of having been used when creating summaries for Nathan’s The Star Wars Timeline Gold). Up for grabs in […]

Run Caleb! Run! (Kanan Part 1 of 2) – SWBTF #191

January 04, 2016 00:32 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Kanan, Cowboy Jedi, Last Padawan, on the run and hunted. As well as questions like, what does it take to be considered a Jedi?, does Star Wars do flashbacks?, and if it was anyone other than Kanan, would we care? …all this and so much more! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. […]

PODCAST INTERVIEW: Before the Awakening – SWR #202

December 29, 2015 18:19 - 47 minutes - 21.7 MB

An interview with Greg Rucka, Finn, Rey, and Poe: Before the Awakening, as well as a look at Shattered Empire, Smuggler’s Run, and a glimpse at the inner workings of the Story Group, all this and more on this week’s episode of The Star Wars Report! Mark had a chance to check out Greg Rucka’s […]

Star Wars: Before the Awakening – A Beyond the Films Review

December 25, 2015 00:11

With a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for a Year in Review […]

The Aftermath of Aftermath – SWBTF #190

December 21, 2015 18:29 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

The aftermath of Star Wars: Aftermath, did your hosts love or hate it?, all this and so much more! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Beyond the Films lies your Fandom! This week true believers, […]

Star Wars: High Noon on Jakku – A Beyond the Films Review

December 15, 2015 03:10

With a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for a Year in Review […]

Star Wars: High Noon on Jakku –nullnullnull

December 15, 2015 03:10

With a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler is now posting short, non-spoiler reviews for many new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will often follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for a Year in Review […]

What. Is, up, with: Chuck!? (Part 1 of 2) – SWBTF #189

December 14, 2015 17:39 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

The aftermath of Star Wars: Aftermath. The hype, the grammar, the character lifestyle choices, and the fans that loved or hated it all, all this and so much more! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! […]

Star Wars: 100 Images to Inspire Creativity and Relaxation (Art Therapy) – A Beyond the Films Review

December 08, 2015 03:39

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: Lost Stars – A Beyond the Films Review

December 07, 2015 02:17

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: Moving Tar et ––s A Beyond the Films Reviewtion (Art Therapy) – A Bey

December 07, 2015 02:17

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: Moving Tar et ––s A Beyond the Films Review

December 05, 2015 23:55

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: Moving Target – A Beyond the Films Review

December 05, 2015 23:55

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: Smuggler’s Run – A Beyond the Films Review

December 05, 2015 23:25

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: The Weapon of a Jedi – A Beyond the Films Review

December 05, 2015 22:54

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: The Perfect Weapon – A Beyond the Films Review

December 05, 2015 22:05

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Feedback: The Glass is Half Full – SWBTF #188

December 05, 2015 10:25 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

New Marketing floods, New Sith Wars, Voices in our heads, and are there any Legends stories worth salvaging still? All this and so much more! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Beyond the Films lies […]

Star Wars: Battlefront Companion App – A Beyond the Films Review

December 01, 2015 01:09

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: Battlefront – A (Long) Beyond the Films Review

November 30, 2015 03:06

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: Beware the Power of the Dark Side! – A Beyond the Films Review

November 25, 2015 03:03

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: So You Want to Be a Jedi? –k Side! A Beyond the Films Review A Beyond the Films Review A Beyond the Films Review

November 25, 2015 03:03

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: So You Want to Be a Jedi? – A Beyond the Films Review

November 21, 2015 03:09

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Star Wars: So You Want to Be a Jedi? –k Side! A Beyond the Films Review A Beyond the Films Review

November 21, 2015 03:09

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Feedback: The Will of the Force – SWBTF #187

November 18, 2015 19:06 - 1 hour - 92.6 MB

Can you use the Dark Side for good? Why do people bash the Prequels? And why didn’t Chewie get a medal at Yavin? All this and so much more! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! […]

Star Wars: The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy – A Beyond the Films Review

November 11, 2015 00:11

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon, Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. (In the case of minor releases, that discussion may be kept for […]

Feedback From A Long Time Ago – SWBTF #186

November 07, 2015 05:58 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Feedback, hot topics and more. All this and so much more! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Beyond the Films lies your Fandom! This week true believers, Beyonders, Fanboys, Fangirls, respected aliens around the galaxy, […]

Star Wars: Battlefront: Twilight Company – A Beyond the Films Review

November 07, 2015 03:28

With recent events leading to a backlog of recorded episodes and episodes to record very soon (such as our two-part Aftermath discussion), Star Wars Beyond the Films‘ Nathan P. Butler will be posting short, non-spoiler reviews for new releases. Spoiler-filled discussion will follow in the weeks thereafter on the podcast. Battlefront: Twilight Company by Alexander Freed (hardback, 2015) […]

Dark Disciple – SWBTF #185

October 10, 2015 13:45 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Asajj Ventress, Quinlan Vos, Obi-Wan, Anakin, and a plot to assassinate Count Dooku. All this and so much more! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR ticket to that Galaxy far, far away! Beyond the Films lies your Fandom! This week true believers, […]

Marvel’ous Leia (2 of 2) – SWBTF #184

September 21, 2015 23:28 - 1 hour - 101 MB

Picking up immediately after their last episode, your hosts plunge even deeper into STAR WARS: Princess Leia. What’s with Evaan? Has their ever been a more racially charged SW Story? All this and so much more! All on the next Star Wars Beyond the Films. YOUR Star Wars discussion podcast! YOUR Podcast of Legends! YOUR […]

Monolicious Leia Organa! (1 of 2) – SWBTF Ep 183

September 11, 2015 18:39 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

Picking up immediately after the ending of A New Hope, we join our hosts as they observe our heroes of the Rebel Alliance; Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker, and Han Solo and Chewie. As well as touch on what it means to be Queen of Aldreaan. All this and so much more! All on the next […]