Star Wars Explained
182 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 221 ratingsSubscribe to hear audio versions of some of our most popular YouTube videos new videos covering Star Wars Canon and Legends lore. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, behind the scenes, books, comics, video games, TV, and of course the films. If it’s Star Wars, you can learn about it here.If you are listening to just the podcast episodes please consider checking out our YouTube channel where most of our content is released and also our Patreon - for as little as $1 a month you get access to extra commentaries and content and supporting the channel really goes a long way for us to be able to bring you daily Star Wars goodness!
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Charles Soule Talks the Future of The High Republic and Star Wars Comics and His New Book!
June 05, 2023 19:00 - 52 minutes - 47.5 MBI got the chance to sit down with the incredible Charles Soule to discuss his new book, The Endless Vessel, as well as teases for what's to come in The High Republic and the upcoming Star Wars comic crossover event, Dark Droids!
Will We Go to Mortis in the Dawn of the Jedi Movie - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
June 03, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 23.2 MBRight now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/starwars. Will we see Mortis in a Star Wars film? How about Tanalorr? Any new Force abilities on the horizon? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A!
How Could We See Padme in Star Wars Again - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
May 27, 2023 19:00 - 36 minutes - 32.8 MBThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/SWE and get on your way to being your best self. Natalie Portman has said she would return to the Star Wars universe. How would we like to see that happen, if it ever does? What is the fate of the members of the Hidden Path? Could we see a Star Wars Jedi game in a different part of the timeline? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A!
Will Huyang Appear in the Dawn of the Jedi Film - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
May 20, 2023 19:00 - 28 minutes - 24.8 MBGet an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package from ExpressVPN: http://expressvpn.com/explained Will we see the creation of Huyang in the Dawn of the Jedi movie? Will we ever see a Star Wars Sith video game? Was Kelleran Beq involved with the Hidden Path? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A!
Our Favorite Star Wars Visions Shorts from Volume 2 - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
May 13, 2023 19:00 - 37 minutes - 33.1 MBRight now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/starwars. What were our favorite shorts from Star Wars Visions Volume 2? What could we see in future collections? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A!
Which Sequel Characters Should Return for the New Jedi Order Movie - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
April 29, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 53.9 MBThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/SWE and get on your way to being your best self. Which sequel trilogy characters do we hope to see in the New Jedi Order movie? Who will be the antagonists in the film? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A!
The Mandalorian Chapter 24 LIVE Q&A Discussion! Send In Your Questions!
April 20, 2023 02:18 - 3 hours - 200 MBGet an extra 3 months FREE on a one-year package from ExpressVPN: http://expressvpn.com/explained Let's talk about the season three finale of The Mandalorian, Chapter 24, The Return! Come hang out and ask us your questions!
The Mandalorian Chapter 23 LIVE Q&A Discussion! Send In Your Questions!
April 18, 2023 20:46 - 2 hours - 130 MBRight now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/starwars. Time to talk about Chapter 23 of The Mandalorian, The Spies! No guest today, just me and all of you, so come hang out and send us your questions!
Dr. Lydia Kang Talks About Bringing the Jedi to Their Breaking Point - Star Wars Author Interview
April 11, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 41.4 MBDr. Lydia Kang, author of the new High Republic book Cataclysm, discusses stepping into Phase Two of the High Republic initiative and pushing the Jedi to their limits in the golden age of the Republic!
Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 Tips and Tricks
March 26, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBStar Wars Celebration in London is just over a week away! Here are some tips and tricks for any newcomers to conventions or Celebration in particular, as well as some advice from a London local, Jamie Stangroom! https://thisiscantina.com/ https://vivenu.com/event/star-wars-celebration-2023-afterparty-from-star--3w2ni8?fbclid=IwAR0WYwh8FkDQKploH5uLh2Xn_xr2P0XR1nrnG5bnn6MtsNRjA1KQ_jqai3Y https://www.eventbrite.com/e/return-of-the-comedy-ken-napzok-and-joseph-scrimshaw-fro...
Whose Ship Did Kelleran and Grogu Use to Escape Coruscant?
March 25, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.2 MBWho owned the Nubian ship Kelleran Beq used to escape Coruscant with Grogu? What are our final predictions for The Bad Batch season two finale? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A!
The Mandalorian Chapter 20 LIVE Discussion with Thank the Maker
March 23, 2023 02:05 - 3 hours - 205 MBToday we're talking about the newest episode of The Mandalorian, Chapter 20: The Foundling, with Thank the Maker podcast! Follow them below! https://twitter.com/ThankTheMaker https://linktr.ee/thankthemakerpod https://twitter.com/nickbayside https://twitter.com/adamtheskull
Is the First Order Coming to The Mandalorian Season Three?
March 18, 2023 19:00 - 32 minutes - 29.1 MBWill we see the First Order appear in The Mandalorian? Did Bo-Katan really join the Children of the Watch? Will we ever address her past with Death Watch? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A!
The Mandalorian Chapter 19 LIVE Discussion with Adam Frazier
March 16, 2023 02:00 - 3 hours - 200 MBToday we're talking about the newest episode of The Mandalorian, Chapter 19: The Convert, with Adam Frazier! Follow Adam below: https://linktr.ee/adamfrazier https://twitter.com/AdamFrazier https://www.slashfilm.com/author/adamfrazier/
What Does the Future of Star Wars Movies Look Like?
March 11, 2023 20:00 - 34 minutes - 46.3 MBShould we be worried about the future of Star Wars movies? Did Satine Kryze take the Mandalorian Creed? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A!
The Mandalorian Chapter 18 LIVE Discussion with Tony Thaxton of Motion City Soundtrack
March 09, 2023 03:17 - 3 hours - 216 MBRight now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/starwars. Today we're talking about the newest episode of The Mandalorian, Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore, with Tony Thaxton, the drummer for Motion City Soundtrack! Follow him below: https://twitter.com/tonythaxton https://www.tonythaxton.com/ https://twitter.com/bizarrealbums https://twitter.com/MotionCityMusic Video Game Soldiers by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons...
Sam Maggs Talks Writing Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars - Star Wars Author Interview
March 07, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 47.9 MBSam Maggs joined me to talk about her new book, Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars, and was a dang delight! She was so fun to talk to as we both loved on the whole cast of the Star Wars Jedi side of the universe. Follow her here: https://twitter.com/SamMaggs https://www.instagram.com/sammaggs/ https://www.tiktok.com/@samwritesalot https://www.sammaggs.com/
The Mandalorian Season Three Premiere LIVE Discussion with Blind Wave
March 02, 2023 02:55 - 3 hours - 196 MBToday we're talking about the newest episode of The Mandalorian, Chapter 17: The Apostate, with our friends at Blind Wave! Follow them below! https://www.youtube.com/c/BlindWave https://twitter.com/BlindWaveCrew https://www.youtube.com/@WaveSquadron This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/SWE and get on your way to being your best self.
The Clone Zone - Retrieval LIVE Episode Discussion with Around the Galaxy & Podcast of the Whills
March 01, 2023 00:45 - 2 hours - 117 MBToday we're discussing the latest episode of The Bad Batch, Retrieval, with Around the Galaxy and Podcast of the Whills! Follow them below! https://www.youtube.com/@TheSSWNetwork https://www.youtube.com/podcastofthewhills https://twitter.com/ATGcast https://twitter.com/WhillsPod https://www.atgcast.com/ https://linktr.ee/Whillspod
Will We Get Some Star Wars Movie News at Star Wars Celebration London?
March 01, 2023 00:39 - 25 minutes - 22.7 MBWill we get some solid Star Wars movie news at Star Wars Celebration London? Do we have a new Snoke theory in 2023?? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A!
The Clone Zone - The Crossing LIVE Episode Discussion with A Certain Point of View
March 01, 2023 00:38 - 1 hour - 107 MBToday we're discussing the latest episode of The Bad Batch, The Crossing with the View Crew! Follow A Certain Point of View below! https://www.youtube.com/@ACertainPointofView https://twitter.com/certainPOVcrew https://twitter.com/quigonnjake https://twitter.com/Bavolicino
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Footage, a New Crimson Dawn Book, and More!
February 11, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 43.8 MBWhat stood out to us about the new Star Wars Jedi: Survivor footage? What do we think of the new Qi'ra book, Crimson Climb? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Clone Zone - The Clone Conspiracy and Truth & Consequences LIVE Discussion w/ Solid Brix Studios
February 09, 2023 01:09 - 1 hour - 105 MBToday we're discussing the latest episodes of The Bad Batch, The Clone Conspiracy and Truth & Consequences, with Solid Brix Studios! Follow them below! https://www.youtube.com/@SolidBrixStudios https://twitter.com/Solid_Brix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Star Wars Visions: Volume 2 - Which Shorts Are We Most Excited For?
February 04, 2023 17:00 - 36 minutes - 32.6 MBRight now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to https://babbel.com/starwars. Which Star Wars Visions Volume 2 shorts are we most excited to see? Will we ever see another feature length animated Star Wars film? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Clone Zone - Tribe Episode LIVE Discussion with Nerd Academy Podcast
February 03, 2023 00:57 - 2 hours - 124 MBToday we're discussing the latest episode of The Bad Batch, Tribe, with Nerd Academy Podcast! Follow them below! https://linktr.ee/TheNerdAcademyPodcast https://twitter.com/TheNerdAcademy1 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCl38rMo1tB38VFAW7i_TA https://twitter.com/darkjedi2552 https://twitter.com/DepaBanana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to Read and Watch Before The Mandalorian Season Three
January 28, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 44.3 MBDonate to The Book Batch: https://go.rallyup.com/thebookbatch/Campaign/Details What should you read or watch before The Mandalorian season three? What hobbies should each member of the Bad Batch pick up to be more well rounded? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! MANDALORIAN WATCH LIST The Clone Wars: The Mandalore Plot Voyage of Temptation Duchess of Mandalore A Friend in Need Eminence Shades of Reason The Lawless Old Friends Not Forgotten The Phantom...
The Clone Zone - Entombed Episode LIVE Discussion with Ken Plume
January 27, 2023 21:15 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/SWE and get on your way to being your best self. Today we're discussing the latest episode of The Bad Batch, Entombed, with Ken Plume! Follow him below! https://twitter.com/KenPlume https://www.youtube.com/kenplume https://linktr.ee/kenplume Video Game Soldiers by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licens...
Who Saved Grogu from the Jedi Temple - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
January 21, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 29.7 MBWho took Grogu from the Jedi Temple? Should Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order get a live action adaptation like The Last of Us? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! https://www.youtube.com/@UCH9ZGrvV4gMKlNgSbn7ZP-w https://www.youtube.com/@UCtz5FdLLYnBz863JY9-fkpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fixhJtblgEc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bad Batch - Faster LIVE Discussion with GALactic Podcast
January 19, 2023 01:11 - 2 hours - 112 MBToday we're discussing the latest episode of The Bad Batch, Faster, with Lauren and Andrea from The GALactic Podcast! Follow them below! https://twitter.com/theGALacticPod https://twitter.com/LoRoKnows https://twitter.com/R2_DTWOSTEP https://linktr.ee/thegalacticpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is There Too Much Star Wars - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
January 14, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 28.8 MBIs there too much Star Wars to keep up with? Why didn't the Empire try to make a new clone army? Who is Jude Law playing in Skeleton Crew? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bad Batch - The Solitary Clone Episode LIVE Discussion with MaceAhWindu
January 12, 2023 02:04 - 2 hours - 148 MBToday we're discussing the latest episode of The Bad Batch, The Solitary Clone, with MaceAhWindu! Follow him below! https://www.tiktok.com/@maceahwindu https://twitter.com/MaceAhWindu https://www.youtube.com/@MaceAh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will The Bad Batch Fight SCAR Squadron?
January 07, 2023 17:00 - 28 minutes - 25 MBCould the Bad Batch ever face off against SCAR Squadron? What 2023 Star Wars stories are fans sleeping on? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Bad Batch - Spoils of War and Ruins of War Episode Discussion with Father Son Galaxy
January 05, 2023 01:31 - 2 hours - 129 MBToday we're discussing the first two episodes of The Bad Batch with Keith and Kerwin from Father. Son. Galaxy. Podcast! Follow them below! https://fathersongalaxy.com/ https://twitter.com/FatherSonGalaxy https://youtu.be/oAhnHC8cw2s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best New Star Wars Characters of 2022
December 31, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MBWho were the best new Star Wars characters of 2022? What were our favorite moments and favorite stories? These questions and more answered in the final Q&A of the year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did You Know There is a Star Wars Version of Santa Claus?
December 24, 2022 17:00 - 18 minutes - 16 MBGet up to 55% off your Babbel subscription at http://babbel.com/starwars Is there a Star Wars version of Santa Claus? What Star Wars characters would give the best and worst Christmas presents? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Grogu Home Alone art by Butcher Billy: https://www.instagram.com/p/CJKG6eLjlt1/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will The Path Be in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor or The Bad Batch?
December 17, 2022 17:00 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MBWill we see The Path from Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Jedi: Survivor or The Bad Batch? What improvements do we hope Survivor makes over Fallen Order? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is the Story of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
December 10, 2022 17:00 - 33 minutes - 29.8 MBTry Masterclass: http://masterclass.com/starwars What do we actually know about the story of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor? Do we think we'll see Grand Admiral Thrawn in 2023? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will Cassian Kill Luthen - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
December 03, 2022 17:00 - 29 minutes - 39.7 MBWill Cassian eventually kill Luthen in Star Wars Andor? Could Mon Mothma carry her own live action Star Wars series? What are we looking forward to now that Andor is over? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Daniel Jose Older Talks the Present and Future of The High Republic Phase Two
November 30, 2022 23:00 - 38 minutes - 51.4 MBI spoke with Daniel Jose Older again about his latest comic series, The High Republic Adventures, as well as what's to come in the future of The High Republic Phase Two! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Questions About Andor Answered
November 26, 2022 17:00 - 37 minutes - 33.5 MBNow that Andor has completed its first season, it's time to answer YOUR biggest questions! We chose twenty to dive into for this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andor Season Finale LIVE Discussion with Nerdy Nightly - No Ifs Andor Buts
November 24, 2022 22:33 - 4 hours - 250 MBTry Masterclass: http://masterclass.com/starwars Today we're breaking down Andor episode twelve, titled Rix Road, with our friends at Nerdy Nightly! Follow Nerdy Nightly: https://youtu.be/NrRstQ5cf_I https://t.co/2cMWhaUor6 https://www.youtube.com/@NerdyNightly https://twitter.com/NerdyNightly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our Final Andor Predictions - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
November 19, 2022 17:00 - 26 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat are our final predictions for the season finale of Andor? Will The Acolyte be similar to Andor in tone? Will we cover Willow or Indiana Jones? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andor Episode Eleven LIVE Discussion with Jacob Fullerton - No Ifs Andor Buts
November 17, 2022 02:53 - 3 hours - 194 MBTry Masterclass: https://youtu.be/Za_y9JpMgDQ Today we're breaking down Andor episode eleven, titled Daughter of Ferrix, with our friend, Jacob Fullerton from Funhaus! Follow Jacob https://twitter.com/_JacobFullerton https://www.twitch.tv/jacobful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWGyTcsUPt0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfq9mnZHec0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Were the Prison Episodes TOO Dark for Star Wars?
November 15, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MBThe prison episodes of Star Wars Andor were very bleak for a Star Wars story. I got the chance to ask the writer of the arc about the balance between darkness and hope. Here is what he had to say. Triad of the Force: https://linktr.ee/triadoftheforce That Gay Jedi: https://linktr.ee/thatgayjedi Tatooine Suns: https://www.spreaker.com/show/tatooine-sons Skytalkers: https://skytalkers.com/ Pink Milk: https://linktr.ee/ServingPinkMilk Friends of the Force: https://www.frien...
Why the Prison on Narkina 5 Was Even Worse Than We Thought
November 14, 2022 17:00 - 39 minutes - 35 MBThe prison on Narkina 5 was based on some real world philosophies that Star Wars has drawn from before. Here is how the Empire used psychology to keep their inmates in line. AND included is a discussion about the prison and the other design elements of Andor with production designer Luke Hull and costume designer Michael Wilkinson! https://twitter.com/djolder/status/1587985936314519552 Around the Galaxy: https://www.atgcast.com/ Triad of the Force: https://linktr.ee/tri...
Where is Kino? Is He Safe? Is He Alright? - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
November 12, 2022 17:00 - 36 minutes - 32.5 MBGo to https://establishedtitles.com/STARWARSEXPLAINED and help support the channel. They are now running a massive Black Friday Sale, plus 10% off on any purchase with code STARWARSEXPLAINED. Thanks to Established Titles for sponsoring this video! Did Kino make it off Narkina 5? Did the prison escape go the way we thought it would? What do we think will happen in the final two episodes of Andor? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ...
Andor Episode Ten LIVE Discussion with Ahch-To Radio - No Ifs Andor Buts
November 10, 2022 03:04 - 3 hours - 206 MBToday we're breaking down Andor episode ten, titled One Way Out, with our friend, Alden Diaz from Ahch-To Radio! Follow Ahch-To Radio https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ahch-to-radio-a-star-wars-podcast/id1459562434 https://twitter.com/AhchToRadio https://twitter.com/ThatAldenDiaz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is a Bix Series in the Works - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
November 05, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 32.5 MBIs Adria Arjona going to be in a future Star Wars series? Where were we when we found out Disney bought Lucasfilm ten years ago? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Andor Episode Nine LIVE Discussion with Soundrels Inc - No Ifs Andor Buts
November 03, 2022 01:57 - 3 hours - 203 MBListen to The Official The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Podcast on Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/1191b7d6-8036-4814-a685-7f80bb2d95d6/the-official-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-rings-of-power-podcast Today we're breaking down Andor episode nine, titled Nobody's Listening, with our friends at Scoundrels Inc! Follow the Scoundrels: https://linktr.ee/scoundrels_inc https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSTxE7lv6KzyD4D-pgxY20g https://twitter.com/Scoundre...
Who Should Appear in Tales of the Jedi Season Two - Star Wars Explained Weekly Q&A
October 29, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 29.5 MBWill there be a second season of Tales of the Jedi? Who would we want to appear? Did the Jedi Council look into Yaddle's death? And where are all the aliens in Andor? These questions and more answered in this week's Q&A! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices