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Dagobah Dispatch: An EW Star Wars Podcast

109 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★ - 53 ratings

This IS the podcast you are looking for! The Force is strong with Entertainment Weekly nerds Dalton Ross, Devan Coggan, and others as they geek out on all things Star Wars (the movies, the TV shows, the books, the toys) while humming bars to “Yub Nub” silently in their heads. Follow now, it’s not a trap!

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Episodes

Last show ever: The Death Star blew up our podcast!

March 14, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes

Some sad news as the Dagobah Dispatch is coming to an end… at least for now. But we will send it out with style as we bring back our former cohost Lauren Morgan and go through some of our favorite interviews and segments over the past two years. Plus: Did we make Samee cry? Yes. Yes, we did. Join Dalton and Devan for one last spin around the galaxy far, far away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is Obi-Wan giving Luke a beer? Plus: Star Wars LEGO & Dark Forces Remaster

March 07, 2024 11:00 - 41 minutes

It’s a big week of Star Wars news — some good, some bad, some truly bizarre. We pay tribute the passing of the man who voiced one of our favorite Star Wars characters, Salacious B. Crumb, and point out another iconic voice role of his from another sci-fi franchise. Plus, we name our favorite Star Wars LEGO sets, review the new Dark Forces Remaster video game update, and fall down an insane Star Wars beer rabbit hole thanks to some recently resurfaced clips from Chile. Grab a cold one and join...

Bad Batch producers open up about season 3

February 29, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour

Welcome, Star Wars fans! We’re joined by Bad Batch head writer Jennifer Corbett and supervising director Brad Rau, as they tease the third and final season of the animated series. Plus, departing EW writer Clark Collis joins us to share his memories of the Star Wars franchise, as we quiz him on his galactic knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dee Bradley Baker teases Bad Batch season 3

February 22, 2024 11:00 - 50 minutes

Legendary voice actor Dee Bradley Baker joins us to preview the third and final season of The Bad Batch, which returns with an action-packed, three-episode premiere. Plus, we break down some major videogame news and pay tribute to a late Star Wars legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Emperor Palpatine have sex? Plus, Star Wars True or False: Phantom Menace Edition

February 15, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes

The Phantom Menace is returning to movie theaters 25 years after its initial release, so we play a special TPM edition of Star Wars True or False to celebrate. Plus, we react to the Emperor Palpatine sex news, and YES, there is indeed Emperor Palpatine sex news. All that and a visit to The Cheesecake Factory! Call our voice mail line at 657-799-1566 to leave a message or ask a question about anything you want. Listen to us on Spotify to vote in this week's poll: Will you go see the Phantom M...

Marc Bernardin talks about writing the new Star Wars Mace Windu comic

February 08, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes

Mace Windu is back! Well… he’s still dead. Anakin and Palpatine saw to that. But the character has come back to life in a new prequel comic book series. And that comic books series is written by none other than former EW editor Marc Bernardin. Marc comes back on the pod to talk all about what it’s like writing for characters like Mace Windu and Yoda. He also names the Star Wars project he’s most excited for coming out soon. Plus, Dalton and Devan react to Daisy Ridley’s recent comments about ...

Wes Chatham from Ahsoka takes us behind the Captain Enoch mask

February 01, 2024 11:00 - 56 minutes

We have a super fun one for you this week as we go behind the mask of Captain Enoch with the guy who plays him on Ahsoka, Wes Chatham. Wes talks about his history as a Star Wars fan, recalls a chance meeting with Thrawn creator Timothy Zahn, and explains why Enoch is a character to keep an eye on moving forward. It’s a freewheeling discussion with the former Expanse star and not to missed, so don’t miss it! Also call our voice mail line and day what you gotta say at 657-799-1566 and you can b...

Star Wars legend Billy Dee Williams deep dives on all things Lando

January 25, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes

This week on the Dagobah Dispatch, we are joined by the smoothest operator this side of the Outer Rim. Star Wars legend Billy Dee Williams stops by to chat all about playing Lando Calrissian in a galaxy far, far away. Williams — who has a new book called “What Have We Here?” coming out Feb. 13 — talks about having to deal with fans upset about Lando selling out Han Solo at the start of The Empire Strikes Back and what it was like coming back to the franchise for The Rise of Skywalker. It’s an...

Natasha Liu Bordizzo talks Sabine Wren and Ahsoka season 1

January 18, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes

This week, we welcome Sabine Wren herself to the podcast, as Natasha Liu Bordizzo joins us to chat all about Ahsoka season 1. Plus, we look ahead to the Star Wars universe in 2024 and preview some of our most anticipated shows — including The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eman Esfandi talks bringing Ezra Bridger to life

January 11, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes

Where’s Ezra? He’s right here on EW’s Dagobah Dispatch, as Ahsoka star Eman Esfandi joins us to talk about bringing everyone’s favorite rebel Jedi into live action. Plus, we break down some major Star Wars news about Ahsoka season 2 and The Mandalorian coming to the big screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosario Dawson looks back at season 1 of Ahsoka

January 04, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes

Who better to talk Ahsoka with than Ahsoka herself! Rosario Dawson makes her return to the Dagobah Dispatch to chat all about season 1 of the Star Wars series. What does the star have to say about everything that went down? Listen in and find out! Also, Dalton and Devan go into all the Star Wars stuff they consumed over the holidays. Plus… HOT TUBS! Listen in and then call our voice mail line with your questions and comments at 657-799-1566 to be part of the show. Learn more about your ad cho...

Breaking down the Star Wars Holiday Special with A Disturbance in the Force director Jeremy Coon

December 21, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes

If it’s the holidays, then it’s time to chat about the Star Wars Holiday Special. And who better to chat about it with than one of the directors of the new SWHS documentary A Disturbance in the Force. Jeremy Coon joins us to separate fact from fiction from WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON when it comes to the weirdest corner of the Star Wars galaxy. Dalton and Devan also go through all the latest Star Wars news out there. Listen in and leave us a voice mail message about anything Star Wars related a...

Hayden Christensen stops by to talk about playing Anakin again on Ahsoka

December 14, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes

The Dark Lord of the Sith has returned… to the Dagobah Dispatch! On this week’s show, we welcome none other than Anakin Skywalker himself, Hayden Christensen, who joins us to talk all about his work on Ahsoka, playing Anakin for the first time as a master, working on Star Wars without George Lucas, and what he wants to do next. It’s a wide-ranging chat with Star Wars royalty, so sit back and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 10 best Star Wars books ever

December 07, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour

Its time! After talking so much about various Star Wars books, Dalton lays down his definitive list of the 10 best expanded universe novels ever… or, at least HIS personal picks for favorite titles (including both current canon and Legends entries). Looking for some things to ask for as gifts this holiday season? Then listen in for the perfect gift suggestions! What will Devan make of Dalton’s selections? Listen in to find out. Also, your voice mail messages! Learn more about your ad choices....

Thoughts on Dave Filoni’s new job and Taika Waititi’s Star Wars film

November 30, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes

On this week’s Dagobah Dispatch, Devan takes us on her Thanksgiving weekend trip to Galaxy’s Edge and the Life Day robes she declined to purchase. Plus, Dalton and Devan react to the news that Dave Filoni (who was our guest on last week’s podcast) will have even more input and control over all things Star Wars. We also chat about Taika Waititi’s latest comments regarding his upcoming franchise film and recall the time when Darth Vader hijacked NBC’s movie of the week. Come get some! Learn mor...

Dave Filoni answers all of our Ahsoka questions

November 22, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes

Grab your Purrgil and hitch a ride with us to Peridea: Lucasfilm mastermind and series creator Dave Filoni joins us to talk all things Ahsoka, breaking down his yearslong journey with the character and answering all of our burning questions. How did they bring the World Between Worlds into live action? What’s up with the Mortis gods? And most importantly, what happened to Sabine’s Loth-cat??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Donny & Marie Star Wars Special is absurd and incredible

November 16, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes

What if we told you that there is a Star Wars relic from the 1970s that actually rivals The Star Wars Holiday Special when it comes to pure WTF-ery? This week, we deep dive on the 1977 season 3 premiere of Donny & Marie — which featured dancing stormtroopers, Kris Kristofferson as Han Solo, and singing… so much singing. Listen in as we break the entire thing down — perhaps against our better judgement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Debating the perfect Star Wars marathon order

November 09, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes

What’s the right way to watch a Star Wars marathon? Do you start with The Phantom Menace, or are you Team New Hope? What about the controversial “machete order”? EW’s Christian Holub joins us to build the perfect Star Wars marathon, breaking down what to watch and what to (gasp!) skip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The scariest Star Wars scenes. Plus: Exclusive ‘The Eye of Darkness’ audio excerpt

November 02, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes

Dalton and Devan celebrate Halloween week by making their picks for the scariest Star Wars scenes ever, and their selections run the gamut — from the original trilogy, to the prequels, to a standalone film, to one of the signature streaming series. What made the list? Listen in to find out! Plus, we have an exclusive audio excerpt from the latest Star Wars The High Republic novel, ‘The Eye of Darkness’ by George Mann. Check it out for a choice scene from the new audio book. Audio excerpted co...

The best Star Wars creatures ever. Plus, terrible cat pun names

October 26, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes

It’s time to feature the creatures! This week, Devan and Dalton pick out their favorite Star Wars creatures ever. Will they go cute and cuddly or big and terrifying? Listen in to find out. Plus, Devan has a new plastic cat and Dalton has way too many Star Wars themed cat names to offer up as suggestions. Which one should she choose? Also, a prop from the original Star Wars film sets an auction house record. We’ll reveal what it was and how much it went for. That and much more! Learn more abou...

Star Wars True or False? Plus: Latest news out of Comic-Con

October 19, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes

No more Ahsoka? No problem! That’s because we have plenty of other stuff to get into this week. Stuff like another round of our favorite game: Star Wars True or False? This time, Devan quizzes Dalton and makes him stake out some controversial opinions on Star Wars topics. But that’s not all. We’ll also delve into the latest Star Wars news to come out of New York Comic-Con and react to your voice mails at our listener hotline. Call and leave yours at 657-799-1566. Learn more about your ad choi...

Ahsoka love it and loathe it with Lauren Morgan

October 12, 2023 10:00 - 59 minutes

Our former cohost Lauren Morgan is back for the week to present her list of the three things she loved about the TV series Ahsoka, as well as the three things that drove her crazy about the show. Can she keep each list to just three things? OF COURSE NOT! But listen in anyway! Also, make sure to call and leave us a message at our Dagobah Dispatch hotline with your thoughts on anything Star Wars related at 657-799-1566, and you can become part of our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Ahsoka finale reaction! Plus: Ahsoka director of photography Eric Steelberg

October 05, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

We have SO many thoughts about the finale of Ahsoka and we share those thoughts in full detail on this week’s episode. Did we love or loathe the last season 1 chapter, and do we feel the show stuck the landing? All shall be revealed! Not only that, but we share YOUR thoughts about the finale as well courtesy of our listener hotline. And then, we’re joined by Ahsoka’s director of photography, Eric Steelberg, who discusses creating the look of the series. Jump into the episode and then share yo...

Ahsoka episode 7 breakdown and a finale preview

September 28, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Only one episode of Ahsoka left! We go through everything that went down in episode 7 (Threepio! Anakin! Some A-hole senator!) and also look ahead to next week’s finale. We also react and respond to your voice mail messages left at 657-799-1566. Plus, some company did research on what they claim are the least popular Star Wars movies ever, so naturally we have to dive into that as well. Dive in with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger make their Ahsoka debuts!

September 21, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes

It was a two-for-the-price-of-one deal on this week’s episode of Ahsoka, as not only did Grand Admiral Thrawn make his live-action debut, but we also got to see a non-hologram version of Ezra Bridger. We take a trip to the galaxy of Peridea to break down everything that happened in episode 6 — including Baylan Skoll’s mysterious plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anakin vs. Ahsoka lightsaber duel! Plus: Mary Elizabeth Winstead joins us to talk Hera

September 14, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Well… that was awesome. Anakin Skywalker’s return continued on this week’s episode of Ahsoka, and it was crackling with lightsaber-crossing intensity as the title character did battle against her former master, seeing shades of the monster he eventually became. What began with some playfully light banter escalated… quickly. But it was all part of Ahsoka’s training to resist the kill-and-don’t-be-killed path that her master went down. We break down the entire exchange — as well as the appearan...

Anakin’s return! Plus: Ivanna Sakhno talks about playing Shin on Ahsoka

September 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Episode 4 of Ahsoka was a huge one as it featured the return of the title character’s former master, Anakin Skywalker. And this week’s episode of the Dagobah Dispatch is equally huge as we not only break it all down, but are also joined by Shin Hati herself, Ivanna Sakhno, who sat down with us before the actors’ strike to chat about both her character and the show. We’ll get into it with the Ahsoka star and also talk about all the huge battles that took place on this week’s installment. Fire ...

Diana Lee Inosanto talks Ahsoka as we break down episode 3

August 31, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes

EW’s Christian Holub joins us for a deep dive into Ahsoka episode 3 — featuring cranky droids, chancellor cameos, and an impressive lightsaber space walk. Plus, Diana Lee Inosanto talks about bringing the villainous Morgan Elsbeth to life in an interview conducted prior to the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahsoka premiere breakdown and Adam Scott plays a cranky stormtrooper

August 24, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes

The first two episodes of Ahsoka are out now, and we are breaking down all the big surprises along the way. We get the timeline of the first two installments, the connections to Star Wars Rebels, the kick-ass villains, and ponder why a lightsaber to the chest is just a flesh wound. Plus, in addition to recapping and reviewing the show, we also have an exclusive audio excerpt from the latest Star Wars book— From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi. Not only that, but said audio excerpt...

Rosario Dawson part 2 of our interview. Plus: We play Star Wars True or False?

August 17, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Hot on the heels of last week’s cliffhanger episode, we return with part 2 of our interview with Ahsoka star Rosario Dawson. So much goodness to go around as Rosario talks more about bringing the animated icon to the live-action screen. And that’s not all, as Dalton and Devan also play a round of our favorite game: Star Wars True or False? Will the hosts agree or disagree on some intergalactic hot takes? Listen in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rosario Dawson stops by to talk Ahsoka & we rank the Ghost crew

August 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

We are getting ever closer to the premiere of Ahsoka, so who better to join us on the podcast this week than Ahsoka herself! That’s right, Rosario Dawson checked in with us right before the SAG-AFTRA strike to talk about the new show and we’ve got part one of that conversation ready to roll this week. But that’s not all we have. Former Dagobah Dispatch cohost Lauren Morgan is back to present her official ranking of the Ghost crew from Rebels — many, if not all, of whom will be appearing on Ah...

Andy Serkis & Genevieve O’Reilly talk Andor. Plus: Breaking down EW’s Ahsoka cover story

August 04, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes

It’s a big Star Wars week here at Entertainment Weekly as Dagobah Dispatch’s own Devan Coggan wrote EW’s digital cover story on Ahsoka. Get the inside scoop on the big story straight from the writer! Plus: Andy Serkis & Genevieve O’Reilly joined the podcast before the SAG-AFRTA strike to talk all things Andor, and we’ve got that interview ready to roll. Join us! Read Devan's cover story here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Acolyte’s Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, and Charlie Barnett join us. Plus: Best Star Wars outfits!

July 27, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes

This week on the Dagobah Dispatch, we pick out our favorite costumes, uniforms, and ensembles from Star Wars galaxy. What are the best looks to ever come out of a Star Wars project? We have opinions! And those opinions shall henceforth be shared! Plus, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, and Charlie Barnett stopped by before the strike to talk about their upcoming series The Acolyte and why they hope to surpass the best lightsaber battle scenes ever. Get the full scoop on the show right here! Learn m...

The Acolyte’s Joonas Suotamo, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, and Dean-Charles Chapman join the show

July 20, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes

This week, we welcome in four more stars of The Acolyte as Joonas Suotamo, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, and Dean-Charles Chapman stopped by before the SAG-AFTRA strike to talk all about their upcoming Star Wars series… including the first live-action Wookiee Jedi! The actors spill lots of info and intel about the new show. Plus, we break down the most exciting and surprising Star Wars Emmy nominations, and attempt to run a mile in Darth Vader’s shoes. As the Dark Lord of the Sith wo...

The Acolyte’s Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, & Leslye Headland stop by. Plus: Droid rankings!

July 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

It’s time to start unraveling the mystery of The Acolyte, and whom better to do the unraveling than showrunner Leslye Headland and stars Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung-jae? The power trio joins us this week to drop some info and intel on the new Star Wars series set in the final days of the High Republic, and it’s a conversation you don’t want to miss — especially if you enjoy talk of Jedi Wookies! Plus, we debate and discuss Devan’s ranked list of Star Wars droids, including some VERY controv...

Jude Law, Chris Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, and James Mangold all stop by!

June 29, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

It’s a huuuuuuuuuge episode this week as are not only joined by ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ star Jude Law and co-creator Chris Ford, but also have a visit with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, and director James Mangold from ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.’ And that’s not all as we also have an exclusive audio excerpt from the new ‘Star Wars: Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade’ novel by Delilah S. Dawson, and dive into the weird, wild world of Star Wars Pez dispensers. Dive in with...

Andor stars Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, and Adria Arjona get wild, and a Star Wars Muppet Show deep dive

June 22, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes

We’ve got a doozy of an episode for you this week. We talk about the news that Michael Shannon turned down an undisclosed Star Wars role, and come up with a pretty good guess as to what that role may have been. We then dive into the 1980 “Stars of Star Wars” episode of The Muppet Show, when Mark Hamill and others stopped by to sing and dance on the popular variety show. But those are just the appetizers to fun and frisky chat with our guests — Andor stars Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, and Adria ...

Stellan Skarsgård talks Andor and we play Star Wars: True or False

June 15, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes

Another week, and another kick-ass interview, as Andor star Stellan Skarsgård joins us to chat all things Luthen and his tremendous taste in space wigs. And that’s not our only special guest, as former cohost Lauren Morgan returns to debate and discuss some bold statements as we play a game of Star Wars: True or False. Play along and see if you agree with our Hot Takes as we tackle some serious hot button topics sure to both intrigue and infuriate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

Diego Luna and Tony Gilroy tease Andor season 2

June 01, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes

The Rebellion endures: Hear from Andor creator Tony Gilroy and star Diego Luna, who open up about season 2 and reveal how upcoming episodes will set the stage for Rogue One. Plus, we’re joined by EW staffer Christian Holub, who talks Attack of the Clones, David Lynch’s version of Return of the Jedi, and Ali Hazelwood’s Star Wars-inspired romance novel The Love Hypothesis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahsoka stars Ray Stevenson, Lars Mikkelsen, Diana Lee Inosanto, and Ivanna Sakhno

May 25, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes

A sad development this week as we react to the terrible news that Ahsoka star Ray Stevenson passed away. However, we are able to share the joy Ray felt being part of the Star Wars franchise with one of his final interviews. Ray and his costars Lars Mikkelsen, Diana Lee Inosanto, and Ivanna Sakhno spoke to the Dagobah Dispatch back at Star Wars Celebration and we have that chat with the foursome for you this week, highlighting how much love the late actor had for his character, his castmates, ...

Ahsoka stars Rosario Dawson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo. Plus: ranking the best Star Wars songs

May 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

Star Wars has some of the most iconic music of all-time. But what is the most iconic Star Wars song of all? We debate and discuss Devan’s ranked list of the top 15 Star Wars songs ever. What did she get right? What did she get wrong? Listen in and decide! Plus: We welcome in Ahsoka stars Rosario Dawson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo to talk about bringing the title character, Hera, and Sabine from animation to live action. A must-listen to interview about the next big Star...

Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy talks the future of Star Wars plus a Jedi: Survivor Review with Nick Romano

May 11, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes

You don’t get guests much bigger than this, as we welcome Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy to the podcast this week. Kennedy talks all about the three new Star Wars films on the horizon, the future of the various streaming shows, whether the stars of the Star Wars Jedi video game series will ever make their way to live action, and more! Speaking of Star Wars Jedi, EW’s Nick Romano joins us this week to give his review of the new Jedi Survivor game **Spoiler Alert @36:03**, and reveals som...

Star Wars: Visions season 2 deep dive with executive producers James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, and Josh Rimes

May 04, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes

May the 4th be with you! It’s also a special show this week because it is the Dagobah Dispatch’s one year anniversary! Devan and Dalton celebrate the occasion by diving deep into the just released ‘Star Wars: Visions’ season 2. What are our favorite installments from the new collection? We’ll tell you, while also revealing the OG character that makes a sneaky appearance along the way. Not only that, but we welcome executive producers James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, and Josh Rimes to the show to he...

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni talk Star Wars movie & TV. Plus: Our favorite Star Wars toys ever

April 27, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes

We’re bringing out the big blasters this week as Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni join the pod to talk about everything happening in their corner of the Star Wars galaxy — including The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew, and their upcoming big screen movie. They also get all into the surprise appearances of Lizzo, Jack Black, and Ahmed Best. A lot of stuff to get into, and we get into it all with the dynamic duo. Plus, Devan and Dalton talk about their favorite Star Wars toys and merch ever — sha...

The Mandalorian season 3 finale react. Plus: Katee Sackhoff and Rick Famuyiwa stop by

April 20, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes

There’s a whole lot to get into with The Mandalorian season 3 finale, so let’s get into it! Is [SPOILER] really dead? And what do we think about that ending? Your full breakdown awaits! We also chat with Bo-Katan herself, Katee Sackoff, and Mandalorian director Rick Famuyiwa. And as if all that is not enough, we have a big announcement and big surprise for one of our hosts that you will not want to miss. Strap in. It’s go time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, & Emily Swallow talk The Mandalorian and we break down Star Wars Celebration

April 13, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes

So much to get to this week, as we weigh in on all the big news out of Star Wars Celebration, including the exclusive footage of The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew, and Ahsoka we saw at the panels. We also break down the season 3 penultimate episode of The Mandalorian, including that big death as well as the return of Moff Gideon, who brought along a few friends. Speaking of which, we welcome Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, & Emily Swallow back to the pod this week to talk all things Mando. This i...

Katy O’Brian and Katee Sackhoff talk The Mandalorian, plus an exclusive audio excerpt

April 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour

It’s Katy versus Katee on this week’s Dagobah Dispatch, as Mandalorian stars Katy O’Brian (Elia Kane) and Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan Kryze) stop by to chat all things season 3. Plus, we break down “Chapter 22: Guns for Hire” and dissect those surprising musical cameos. And if that wasn’t enough, we also have an exclusive excerpt from Lydia Kang’s upcoming novel Star Wars: Cataclysm. Cue your favorite Lizzo song and join us as we head to Plazir-15!Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House...

Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni talk Mandalorian season 3 and we recap Chapter 21

March 30, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes

We’re pulling out the big guns this week as Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau and exec producer Dave Filoni join the show to chat all about season 3 of The Mandalorian — including bringing over Ghost Crew members, if we may see a live action Cal Kestis, and how many more seasons they want to do. Hear what the creative forces behind the show have to say about its future. Plus, we recap everything that went down on “Chapter 21: The Pirate” and also talk about that big Rogue One crossover that jus...

Katee Sackhoff joins us and we react to that Mandalorian Grogu flashback

March 23, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes

It was a star (wars) studded episode of The Mandalorian this week, and it is a star (wars) studded episode of the Dagobah Dispatch podcast as we welcome Katee Sackhoff back to the show to discuss all things Bo-Katan. Not only that, but we delve into the surprise return of Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best on “Chapter 20: The Foundling,” this time as a Jedi. And not just any Jedi, but the Jedi who saved Grogu from Order 66! We get into it all, and also talk about some big new directing news over ...

Pedro Pascal stops by as we chat The Mandalorian Chapter 19 and Dr. Pershing’s fate

March 16, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes

Welcome to Coruscant! The Mandalorian gave us our first look at the capital planet after the fall of the Empire in “Chapter 19: The Convert”, and it was a deep dive into Dr. Pershing as he tried to integrate into the New Republic. The problem was, he also wanted to continue his cloning research, which he deemed as a noble cause. Let’s just say that integration did not go so well. We break it all down, and also talk about a new Star Wars movie that just premiered. Seriously! Oh, and did we men...

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