Star Wars Loose Canon
124 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWhy aren’t droids allowed in Mos Eisley Cantina? How does hyperspace travel work? What’s so special about Endor? The Star Wars Loose Canon podcast answers these questions and many more. We’re just three dudes with a breadth of Star Wars knowledge and severe penchants for snark. Our job is to bring you this information (without dying first), making it both accessible for new fans and rich enough for fanboys to engage. Come for the bad puns, stay for the petulant Emperor impressions.
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Death Watch Arc - Kicking off the Battle for Mandalore! | Essential Clone Wars
April 10, 2024 18:49 - 40 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this Essential Clone Wars series episode, I review the Death Watch arc. These episodes happen during Season 2 episodes 12-14. Listen in to learn how the battle for Mandalore gets kicked off with Death Watch, the Mandalorians, the Sith, and Obi-Wan and Anakin all in the mix!
Essential Clone Wars: Geonosis
March 25, 2024 19:49 - 37 minutes - 28.4 MBWelcome to part 4 of the Essential Clone Wars series! In today's episode we review the Geonosis arc spanning season 2 episodes 5-8. This is a memorable arc for its variety and unexpected narrative, ranging from sprawling battles to horror genre-inspired suspense and action. If you are curious to learn about Geonosians or hungry for Master Luminara and Padawan Barriss' adventures, you should tune into this episode.
Essential Clone Wars: Holocron Heist
February 02, 2024 20:57 - 38 minutes - 38.8 MBWelcome to the 3rd episode in our Essential Clone Wars series. This is arguably our most intriguing arc yet, but I bet we'll be saying that more often as we get later in the show. Holocron Heist brings Darth Sidious' machinations into focus when he hires Cad Bane to steal a holocron from the Jedi Temple! Listen as we review the biggest moments from this three episode arc.
Essential Clone Wars: Ryloth Arc
January 11, 2024 20:20 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBThis is the second episode in our Essential Clone Wars series! The Ryloth arc occurs in season 1 episodes 19-21. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-by-play of the biggest moments of each episode. Not only that, but we recap the most important takeaways and review the arc as a whole. In this arc, we are introtuced to an important family within Star Wars canon, and sets up our understanding of how Ryloth fits into the bigg...
Essential Clone Wars: Malevolence
December 14, 2023 15:27 - 44 minutes - 43.3 MBThis is the first in a multi-episode series where we review the essential arcs of The Clone Wars TV show! The Malevolence arc occurs in season 1 episodes 2-4. You may want to watch these episodes beforehand for a full understanding, but if not we provide a play-by-play of the biggest moments of each episode. Not only that, but we recap the most important takeaways and review the arc as a whole. Some might not consider Malevolence essential to the overall story. Still, it is the first arc...
Ahsoka and the True Meaning of Balance
November 13, 2023 17:29 - 56 minutes - 57.4 MBYour co-hosts Chris and Nick return to discuss our favorite moments, standout performances, and lore ramifications of the new Disney+ show Ahsoka. You'll also hear our thoughts on how Ahsoka sheds new light on major themes of Star Wars. Listen now and you'll also hear about Magic Mind, the world's first productivity drink! You can get it at: https://www.magicmind.com/chris Get up to 56% off your first subscription or 20% off your one-time purchase with promo code CHRIS20. It also works...
Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 3
July 18, 2023 11:34 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBThis year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 3 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! (Sorry for the delay on publishing this episode!) Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com [email protected] Twitter Facebook Instagram
Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 2
June 29, 2023 23:07 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in part 2 of today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com [email protected] Twitter Facebook Instagram
Star Wars 1313 - LucasArts' Last Gasp
June 06, 2023 12:57 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBLucasArts was one of the most successful video game developers of the 80s and 90s, delivering several classics such as Pipe Dream (1989), The Secret of Monkey Island (1990), Day of the Tentacle (1993), and X-wing versus TIE Fighter (1997). But in the 2000s LucasArts struggled to maintain its prominence in the industry. They came up with one of their most ambitious ideas for a game to get themselves back on track. The story of Star Wars 1313’s development is the story of the fall of LucasAr...
Revisiting Return of the Jedi Pt. 1
May 10, 2023 14:16 - 21 minutes - 21.4 MBThis year is the 40th anniversary of Return of the Jedi, making it a great time to revisit the classic. We'll take a behind-the-scenes view of the making of the movie in today's episode with Rob Southgate! Check out more from Rob: https://linktr.ee/thepodcastprofs Contact starwarsloosecanon.com [email protected] Twitter Facebook Instagram
The Trade Federation or Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels
April 28, 2023 12:41 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBToday's episode discusses the play, The Trade Federation or Let's Explore Globalization Through the Star Wars Prequels. You can catch the next performance at the Otherworld Theatre in Chicago, Il from April 28th to May 13th on Fridays and Saturdays. We are joined by the writer of the play, Andy Boyd, and its director Blake Hood to talk about the play, the prequels, fandom, and some of our favorite Star Wars memories! Get the paperback starwarsloosecanon.com [email protected] ...
Dark and Gritty Canon
February 07, 2023 22:19 - 58 minutes - 52.7 MBDo it again, but this time darker and grittier. We tell the story of Star Wars Underworld, a canceled TV show that would take place after the events of Revenge of the Sith, and discuss its impact on the Star Wars universe.
Andor Review + Trivia
December 15, 2022 18:05 - 1 hour - 114 MBStar Wars explores uncharted territory with Andor, a very character-driven narrative in live-action. Its viewership is believed to be lower than The Mandalorian's and Obi-Wan Kenobi, but fans raved about this series's first season. Chris Higgins, Zack Wildman, Storm Duper, and Nick Oswald discuss the best performances, characters, relationships, and planets from Andor and play a little quotes trivia. You won't want to miss this episode!
What if Star Wars Made a Horror Movie?
October 29, 2022 19:10 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBZack Wildman returns to the show to share three amazingly spooky creepypastas along with guest Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars. Our host Chris Higgins pitches a horror movie set in the Star Wars universe where in an alternate timeline, Obi-Wan is killed by Darth Maul instead of Qui-Gon Jinn. This change of events has significant repercussions for the Star Wars universe and leads the Jedi down a dark path. Contact starwarsloosecanon.com [email protected] Twitter Facebo...
Unexpected Character Archetypes of Star Wars
October 05, 2022 22:32 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWriters use character archetypes to help simplify and structure their narratives. They aid in emphasizing characters' various dimensions and streamline the plot when used effectively. In today's episode, our hosts Chris Higgins, Zack Wildman, and Storm Duper discuss their favorite archetypes and how they apply to some of the biggest and more obscure characters in unexpected ways!
Star Wars' Biggest Retcons
August 18, 2022 22:48 - 1 hour - 121 MBIf Star Wars is (in)famous for anything, it's for its retcons. For better or worse, LucasFilm has changed the content, and we are not just talking about Legends. Listen as our hosts Chris Higgins and Zack Wildman discuss the most impactful retcons in the franchise and what they mean. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (the duo, F1NG3R...
Obi Wan Kenobi Theory - You Can Stop at Anytime
July 13, 2022 21:53 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBNick Oswald is back (!) to share his theory about our favorite new Star Wars series on Disney+. Buckle up buckaroos, this one's deep, man.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Episodes 1-3 Review
June 08, 2022 01:50 - 29 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this episode, I review the first three episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+.
Why Millenials Love Star Wars
May 23, 2022 18:44 - 33 minutes - 36.1 MBI think we take it for granted that so many millennials are fans of Star Wars even though we weren't alive when the original trilogy was released. This episode examines how LucasFilm created so many fans out of Generation Y. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (the duo, F1NG3RS and Santa Kilmagik from Richmond, VA). Check them out on...
Why Millennials Love Star Wars
May 23, 2022 18:44 - 33 minutes - 36.1 MBI think we take it for granted that so many millennials are fans of Star Wars even though we weren't alive when the original trilogy was released. This episode examines how LucasFilm created so many fans out of Generation Y. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (the duo, F1NG3RS and Santa Kilmagik from Richmond, VA). Check them out on F...
Who Is Obi-Wan Kenobi?
May 12, 2022 16:50 - 23 minutes - 28.8 MBThe Wise Magician. The Mentor. The Hero. Let's figure out the essence of this character based on what we know so far because the new Disney+ show is likely to change our perception of Obi-Wan forever.
Generational Divide in Star Wars and Obi-Wan Preview
April 28, 2022 23:06 - 1 hour - 89.7 MBToday's guest, Ninety7Bravo and Producer Chris discuss how different generations view Star Wars and why we aren't quite all on the same page. You'll also hear our thoughts on what to expect from the Disney+ show coming up in May, Obi-Wan. See more of Ninety7Bravo: https://bio.link/Ninety7Bravo Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written by John Williams) Ad music by Kenobi Style (t...
Passive Income in Star Wars - 7 Side Hustles to Quit Your 9-5
April 07, 2022 00:31 - 1 hour - 97.5 MBMining on Kessel got you down? Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars and I got you covered. It's time to stop working for the man and start working for yourself. Water mongering practically prints money and is so easy. Become a Death Star architect like Director Krennic! Provided you know how to avoid political sabotage, it can make you rich! You definitely won't be killed. This episode is brought to you by Word Mines – the raunchy word-guessing party game that reveals how dirty your friends &...
The Armies of Star Wars: the First Order vs the Resistance
March 23, 2022 01:23 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBWelcome to a new series from Loose Canon, The Armies of Star Wars, where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. There is so much going on behind the scenes when it comes to the third Star Wars trilogy, you could be forgiven for being confused about it. On top of that, much of the supplemental content surrounding the sequels isn't in the minds of many fans, for various reasons. While you shouldn't be expected to read three books to understa...
The Armies of Star Wars: the Empire vs. the Rebel Alliance
March 02, 2022 02:51 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBWelcome to a new series from Loose Canon called the Armies of Star Wars where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. Did you think you knew everything there was to know about the Empire and the Alliance because you watched the moves? Think again. There's a whole lot more beneath the surface that the movies don't show you. In this episode, we discuss the origins of both the Galactic Empire and the Rebel Alliance. We also dive into how each si...
The Armies of Star Wars: the Republic vs the Separatists
February 10, 2022 23:08 - 1 hour - 100 MBWelcome to a NEW series from Loose Canon called the Armies of Star Wars where we dive into the military forces on both sides of the conflict from each movie trilogy. In this episode, we discuss the main features of the Separatists and the Republic armies and what their main strengths and weaknesses were. We also talk about the origins of each army, why the war started, and why the Republic (spoilers!) won the war. There is also a fun back and forth with my guest, Zack Wildman, about the pr...
Whatever Happened to Kamino and the Clones?
January 20, 2022 00:29 - 34 minutes - 40.5 MBAttack of the Clones and The Clone Wars tv show told us much about the origin and life of the clones, but we have been left mostly in the dark about their decline, until now. The Dave Filoni-helmed animated show, The Bad Batch follows a small group of "defective" clones as they resist the new Empire, but this tale reveals much more than that. Listen as we explore, Whatever Happened to Kamino and the Clones? Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/sub...
How Star Wars Conquered the Universe
June 15, 2021 03:24 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBHow Star Wars Conquered the Universe: The Past Present and Future of a Multibillion Dollar Franchise is a book written by Chris Taylor. As you might have guessed by the title, it examines the Star Wars franchise through the years. In this episode, we share insights and surprising behind-the-scenes details we learned from reading it! Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great t...
Let's Get High with the Republic
March 07, 2021 23:34 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBA new era of Star Wars is here! Lucasfilm has started to release a new slate of High Republic content set 300 years before the Battle of Yavin, a time when the Republic and the Jedi were at their peak and the Outer Rim territories were largely unsettled. In today's podcast, we are here to get you up-to-speed on the books and comics that tell the story of the High Republic and we talk in detail (mild spoilers) about one of the first books to come out called the Light of the Jedi. here: ht...
Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 16
December 21, 2020 02:52 - 55 minutes - 48.9 MBLet's talk about that guy and the scene where our friend leaves with him and whether or not we feel certain feelings about that happening. Theoretically. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic an...
Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 15
December 14, 2020 04:01 - 46 minutes - 67.4 MBSince this is the 7th episode of the season, we're obligated to take an article of clothing off once during the recording. Thems the rules. Talk to Favreau or Filoni. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and na...
Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 14
December 07, 2020 19:25 - 40 minutes - 57.9 MBJust the canonboys on this one, breaking down the return of our favorite Star Wars loser. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode! Credits Theme song performed b...
Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 13
December 01, 2020 03:11 - 50 minutes - 84.1 MBWe're joined by our favorite fake cousin Storm Duper from Faking Star Wars Radio to discuss The Mandalorian Chapter 13 AKA The Jedi and the debut of live action Ahsoka Tano. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, ...
Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 12
November 23, 2020 02:46 - 37 minutes - 31.3 MBWe review and discuss The Mandalorian Chapter 12 AKA The Siege. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode! Credits Theme song performed by Charles Laurita (written...
Ride The Blurrg - Chapter 11
November 16, 2020 03:20 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBListen to our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 11 AKA The Heiress. Almost everyone is super hyped about this episode, so what's all the fuss about? We breakdown why Star Wars fans are so excited, but also how the newest developments could be holding the show back. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/...
Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 11
November 16, 2020 03:20 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBListen to our recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 11 AKA The Heiress. Almost everyone is super hyped about this episode, so what's all the fuss about? We breakdown why Star Wars fans are so excited, but also how the newest developments could be holding the show back. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/...
Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 10
November 13, 2020 03:39 - 31 minutes - 27.5 MBOur esteemed hosts chat about and review Chapter 10 of the Mandalorian (AKA The Passenger).
Ride the Blurrg - Chapter 9
November 09, 2020 02:51 - 44 minutes - 53 MBOur recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 9 With special guest Todd Garcia from Sipping from the Fire Hose. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode! Credits Theme...
Ride The Blurrg - Chapter 9
November 09, 2020 02:51 - 44 minutes - 53 MBOur recap of The Mandalorian - Chapter 9 With special guest Todd Garcia from Sipping from the Fire Hose. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doodle, and name a topic and co-host on an actual episode! Credits Theme...
Ride the Blurrg - Season 2 Prediction Hype
October 30, 2020 03:32 - 4 minutes - 8.05 MBOnly a coupla hours now. Letme get my predictions on tape so you can marvel how right I am later.
Ride the Blurrg - Season 2 Prediction Hype
October 30, 2020 03:32 - 4 minutes - 8.05 MBOnly a coupla hours now. Letme get my predictions on tape so you can marvel how right I am later.
What if Star Wars Went Back to the Future?
July 22, 2020 03:23 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBPutting a spin on our What if _____ Made a Star War series, our esteemed host Nick Oswald presents a Star Wars movie inspired by Back to the Future you won't want to miss. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/...
How the Date System Works
July 01, 2020 03:35 - 46 minutes - 50.4 MBWe explain the differences between the date systems in Star Wars, the pros and cons of each, and which one we like the best. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets this TROS season Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker and a custom doodle from Patrick $10/month get the sticker, the doo...
What Are the Lightsaber Combat Forms?
June 23, 2020 16:58 - 49 minutes - 42.3 MBAlthough some say hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, a lightsaber wielded by the right master can be an extremely effective means of defense against an enemy. However, a Jedi must learn one if not many of the lightsaber combat forms to advance through the order and become a Jedi Master. We examine these forms in today's podcast with special guest Andres Cabrera (@SquadLeaderAce) of The Meaning Of podcast! Watch us record these live, subscr...
What If Quentin Tarantino Made a Star War?
June 12, 2020 14:43 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBIn this episode of What if ____ Made a Star War, special guest Tom Bambara weighs in on his favorite filmmaker: Quentin Tarantino. LOTS OF BAD LANGUAGE AHEAD. Alternate title: What If a Pile of Cocaine Made a Star War. For each episode of this new series, one of our esteemed hosts will pitch a Star Wars film to the other co-hosts who will act as Disney and Lucasfilm executives. Each pitch will include a different director they would like to see helm the movie, the story, budget, fan-serv...
What if Quentin Tarantino Made a Star War?
June 12, 2020 14:43 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBIn this episode of What if ____ Made a Star War, special guest Tom Bambara weighs in on his favorite filmmaker: Quentin Tarantino. LOTS OF BAD LANGUAGE AHEAD. Alternate title: What If a Pile of Cocaine Made a Star War. For each episode of this new series, one of our esteemed hosts will pitch a Star Wars film to the other co-hosts who will act as Disney and Lucasfilm executives. Each pitch will include a different director they would like to see helm the movie, the story, budget, fan-serv...
What if David Fincher Made a Star War?
May 14, 2020 16:05 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBIn this episode of What if ____ Made a Star War, Loose Canon boy Patrick Ebersole pitches a movie directed by David Fincher to his co-hosts who act as executives of Lucasfilm and Disney. Will Patrick get his movie greenlit? For each episode of this new series, one of our esteemed hosts will pitch a Star Wars film to the other co-hosts who will act as Disney and Lucasfilm executives. Each pitch will include a different director they would like to see helm the movie, the story, budget, fan-...
Dual of the Fates: Should Jedi be Allowed to Reproduce?
May 08, 2020 18:46 - 19 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat! Another new series from the Canon boys!?!? Dual of the Fates For each episode of this new series, a couple of our hosts will debate a question which is submitted by one of our canonball listeners. This week, Chris and Alex take on whether Jedi should be poppin out younglings. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Use our link to buy movie tickets Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewar...
How Critics Got Empire Strikes Back All Wrong
May 04, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBTo celebrate May the 4th, we look back to 1980 to ponder some of the worst and misguided critical reviews and fan feedback on The Empire Strikes Back. Link to starwars.com article: https://www.starwars.com/news/critical-opinion-the-empire-strikes-back-original-reviews Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker...
Who Is Ahsoka Tano?
April 29, 2020 23:50 - 59 minutes - 65.1 MBFor a character not even mentioned in any of the movies, Ahsoka Tano sure is an important character in Star Wars. In today's episode of Star Wars Loose Canon, we unpack the origins of this character and how she has made such an impact on the lore. Watch us record these live, subscribe here: http://www.starwarsloosecanon.com/subscribe Support Us! Patreon: give us your pity money and get these great tier rewards: $1/month get a *NEW* Loose Canon logo sticker $5/month get the sticker ...