The infamous holiday special of 1978 is somewhat of a myth to Star Wars fans. Today, Rowan and Sebastian (along with returning special guest Dr Wright!) disassemble the mythos of the much-maligned special, including its origins, highlights and musical numbers (yes, we're as surprised as you are). CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
There's a lot to look forward to in 2021, but for now we have a season finale to discuss! Rowan and Sebastian (and Gabriel) break down the Mandalorian Season 2 finale, examining expanded universe reference obvious misdirections and so much more! CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Who knew that, after a number of on and off fillers, the second season of The Mandalorian would really start to shine in its sixth episode, and improve even more for its seventh! Rowan and Sebastian review the two latest episodes, seismic charges and all! CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Yesterday, Disney announced a ridiculous amount of in-development Star Wars projects, and naturally that means we have opinions on it! Rowan and Sebastian discuss everything revealed at the Disney Investors Day, including Obi-Wan news, a fascinating new animated project, a Lando series and much more! CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
We've made it to the classics! Rowan and Sebastian dive into the film that started it all, A New Hope, and discuss all manner of things: GONK Droids, David Prowse, Harrison Ford's charming persona, identical Rodians and more! This is an episode you will not want to miss! CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Every episode of The Mandalorian is starting to feel the same, but that's fine -- as long as they diversify the guest cast and give the fans what they want! Episodes four and five certainly did that, in their own ways. Rowan and Sebastian break them down and speculate what could be next for Mando and Grogu! CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
What would happen if Rey was able to travel across the entire Star Wars timeline, and every major hero and villain clashed in an epic brawl on Tatooine? Look no further folks...the LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special has all the answers! And they're...kind of disappointing. Kiran and Dan join Rowan and Sebastian for an informal discussion with pep! CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
We're already three weeks into Mandalorian Season 2!? Oh, how pandemic time flies! Mando visits an ice planet, meets a Frog Lady, and tussles with a Quarren in the new batch of hit-or-miss episodes. Is this the Way? Let's find out... CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Before Solo came along, we were treated to a remarkably fun, if not superfluous, entry in the Star Wars sags. Rowan and Sebastian review Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and discuss everything from exciting additions to canon, questionable cameos and THAT Darth Vader scene... CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
The Disney gods have graciously blessed us with the Season 2 premiere of The Mandalorian, so of course, it's time for a discussion! Rowan and Sebastian head to a galaxy far, far away to revisit the Razor Crest and its enigmatic owner... CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Rowan and Sebastian, rejoined by (Supreme Chancellor) Kiran Denbow, recap the first season of The Mandalorian in preparation for the incoming second season! This is the way. CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Rowan and Sebastian (joined by new guest Hayden) keep up with the latest Star Wars media, and this week, the hot topic of discussion is the very recently announced and now-released game, Star Wars Squadrons! Does it stack up to other Star Wars games, in terms of gameplay and story? Listen to the podcast hosts tell all... CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
We're on our way to the slums of Corellia, the battlefields of Mimban and the muted revolutions of Kessel for the Star Wars anthology movie that everyone watched, enjoyed, and promptly forgot about. That's right, it's Solo: A Star Wars Story! CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Dr. Mark Wright joins Sebastian and Rowan to discuss classic Star Wars video games, their contributions to canon (and legends alike) and weird, useless elements of the Star Wars universe -- such as Davin Felth, the stormtrooper who said “Look sir, droids!” and received a two-page backstory in the Essential Guide to Characters. CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
The heroes battle and the Republic falls in the agreed-upon best of the prequel trilogy. Sebastian and Rowan recap the film in intricate depth, including some interesting cameos and fun behind-the-scenes facts. On to the anthology films! CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
“This is the way.” For Rowan and Sebastian, ‘the way’ just so happens to be discussing and breaking down the brand-new trailer for the upcoming season of The Mandalorian! Who else is excited?! CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
How do we sum up our childhood in one forty-minute episode? See how we did with our episode focusing on LEGO STAR WARS, the toy that lets Star Wars fans hoard building blocks for years until they amass a greater value! What could be more fun?! CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Don’t be afraid...we’re reviewing Attack of the Clones! Rowan and Sebastian talk for WAY too long about the lowest point of the prequels, but we have fun with it! Can you believe we’ve already done seven episodes?! What can we say, we’re simple men trying to make our ways in the universe. This podcast may just be a stopping place on our road to a galaxy far, far away... CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Garindan or Salicious Crumb? A desert island lifestyle with Darth Vader or Jar Jar Binks? Play along with our Star Wars-themed Would You Rather? game, guest starring Cam Bozora. CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
What does Din Djarin's future hold? Sebastian and Rowan, joined by Mackenzie DeMello, discuss that question and many more. Also, Mackenzie briefly recaps the origins of the Mandalorians, and we finally decide on what to call the infant Yoda-like creature. Is it Baby Yoda? Is it The Child? You'll have to listen to find out. CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Sebastian and Rowan tackle the first chronological Star Wars film, and the beginning of the infamous Prequels, THE PHANTOM MENACE. Is it as bad as people say? How good is George Lucas at tackling galactic politics? Why is Kiera Knightley's acting so flat? Unfortunately we don’t have all the answers, but we do know one thing: the negotiations were short... CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Rowan and Sebastian embark on the journey that all Star Wars fans must, at one point, take: making a list of the theatrical films (yes, even the Clone Wars movie) in order of their enjoyment. Buckle up, folks; sparks fly. CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
The nominations for the 2020 Emmy Awards have been released, and Sebastian and Rowan have a few issues with one of the nominations. Additionally, The Mandalorian was nominated for a whopping fifteen awards! But why? And for what? Those are the questions we strive to answer for YOU, dear listener. CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Kiran Denbow joins Rowan and Sebastian as they discuss strange and unique Star Wars accessories, and gradually get off topic to explore the potential of the Star Wars universe, and the possibility of its popularity ever getting matched. CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
Sebastian and Rowan introduce themselves, give all you listeners out there a taste of what the podcast will cover, and share their Star Wars origin stories. CONTACT US: acrossthestarspod@gmail.com
