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 Ahsok...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 61
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Aug 04, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 60
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 more ...
Jul 27, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 59
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 would...
Jul 20, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 58
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 controvers...
Jul 13, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 57
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 us...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 56
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 Arj...
Jun 22, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 55
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 podcast...
Jun 15, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 54
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jun 01, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 53
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, and...
May 25, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 52
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 Wa...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 51
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 some c...
May 11, 2023•53 min•Season 2Ep. 50
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 help ...
May 04, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 49
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 — sharin...
Apr 27, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 48
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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Apr 20, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 47
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 ...
Apr 13, 2023•55 min•Season 2Ep. 46
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 Au...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 45
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 just w...
Mar 30, 2023•58 min•Season 2Ep. 44
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 on ...
Mar 23, 2023•59 min•Season 2Ep. 42
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 mentio...
Mar 16, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 42
The Mandalorian Chapter 18 ended with a big surprise, and the person being surprised was none other than Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan. Sackhoff joins us on this week’s episode of Dagobah Dispatch to talk all about the latest episode and whether Bo-Katan has earned the Darksaber since she used it to defeat the alien who defeated Din. Plus, Dalton, Devan, and Lauren share their thoughts on the entire installment while also going through the latest Star Wars movie news and throwing some love on the la...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Mando and Grogu are back, and we recap all the big moments from the season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian, including the return of some familiar faces and an explanation for what happened to a former star of the show. We get into it all. Plus, we are joined by premiere director and newly crowned series executive producer Rick Famuyiwa, who explains how he directs Grogu and if he agrees with Pedro Pascal’s assessment that Return of the Jedi is the best Star Wars film. It’s all here. Come get some!...
Mar 02, 2023•54 min•Season 2Ep. 40
It’s a full-on attack of the clones this week as Lauren Morgan ranks her top 15 clone troopers ever. We all know Lauren’s huge clone crush will rank #1, but how will the rest of the list pan out, and what will Dalton Ross and Devan Coggan have to say about it? Listen in and find out! Plus, we have an interview with Star Wars: Cataclysm author Lydia Kang, who talks all about what it’s like writing for the High Republic series and merging her story with so many others. It’s a fascinating look into...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 39
We covered the worst Star Wars dialogue ever a few weeks back, and now it’s time to share our choices for the BEST lines from any Star Wars film. Dalton, Devan, and Lauren each pick their franchise favorites and what makes them so memorable. (Which one is your favorite?) Plus: We have an exclusive audio excerpt from the upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars, out on March 7 featuring a battle with the fearsome Fifth Brother. A lot of good stuff to be had this week, so get to it! Learn more about ...
Feb 16, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 39
It was a big week in the Star Wars galaxy, and many may not have even realized it. The Bad Batch dropped not one but two episodes this week, and they fil in a huge gap in the missing Star Wars mythology — showing the how, what, when, and where the switch was made from the Empire using clones to stormtroopers. Dalton and Lauren break down how it happened and their thoughts on how it was handled. Then, Bad Batch executive producers Jennifer Corbett and Brad Rau join us to talk all about season 2. ...
Feb 09, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Meesa thinks it’s time for our most controversial episode yet of the Dagobah Dispatch. That’s because EW’s Emlyn Travis joins us to defend the most attacked character in the history of Star Wars… and perhaps all of pop culture. That’s right! Emlyn loved Jar Jar Binks and she wants everyone to know it! She explains why the Gungan has gotten a bad rap and is actually a valuable addition to the Star Wars galaxy. The debate and discussion is then opened with Dalton sharing stories of his time spent ...
Feb 02, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 37
We love Star Wars! But let’s be honest, the dialogue is not always the absolute best of the best. With that in mind, we take a look at some of the worst Star Wars dialogue ever put onto screen. Will it involve sand or someone somehow returning? Listen in to find out as Dalton, Devan, and Lauren present their picks for the worst of the worst. Plus, Michelle Ang joins us to talk about playing Omega on The Bad Batch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...
Jan 26, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 36
There’s a new Mandalorian season 3 trailer, and we break down everything we just saw. Plus, Nick Romano joins us to talk about our favorite Star Wars video games ever, including one very off-beat choice you not only won’t see coming, but may not have known even existed! Then, Nick chats with Cameron Monaghan, who stars as Cal Kestis in the upcoming Jedi: Fallen Order video game. All that and a little Bad Batch discussion as well. Plus: potato chip preferences are revealed! Learn more about your ...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 35
There’s so much damn Star Wars happening in 2023 and we are here to break it all down for you. Dalton, Devan, and Lauren go through all the Star Wars TV shows coming our way this year, and name the one they are looking forward to the most. We also get into the big video game sequel on the horizon and all the new books as well. And not only do we peek in to the future, but we also tackle the present, weighing in on the return of Commander Cody on this week’s episode of The Bad Batch. What do we t...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Happy New Year, Star Wars fans! Voice acting legend Dee Bradley Baker is here to kick off 2023, joining us to tease season 2 of The Bad Batch. Plus, we look ahead to a year of new Star Wars projects, from new Mandalorian to the long-anticipated Ahsoka show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 05, 2023•34 min•Season 2Ep. 33
