We review episodes 10-12 from season 2 of Andor! Topics include: Lonni and Luthen replicate a JFK scene The Dedra/Luthen scene dripping with subtext Kleya's backstory Broad alert! K2-SO is back with all that sass Draven's resting b*tch face That Jebel guy sure sucks Where do the other surviving characters go from here? In the news, we discuss Ryan Reynolds' R-rated pitch, spies using fan message boards to pass information and yet another Kathleen Kennedy succession plan update. We answer all you...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 22 min
We review episodes 7-9 from season 2 of Andor! Topics include: Wilmon's got a gal in every port! The Imperial propaganda machine is no joke...kudos to the Ministry of Enlightenment The slow build to the Ghorman Massacre was brilliantly done The Tragedy of Syril Karn Mon dropping Palps bombs Lonni a hero, even when not on screen A difficult Dear John video message Episode Time Stamps: 06:33 - Andor Season 2 Review > 09:10 - Episode 7 - Messenger > 22:36 - Episode 8 - Who Are You? > 36:54...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Happy May the 4th! We celebrate by bringing you another volume of FACPA Stories - our twisted take on the From A Certain Point of View books. Topics include: Matt joins Jay for his trip to have dinner with the Emperor...and the wheels fall off! Bib Fortuna hates Mondays When you're the majordomo for the Mayor of Mos Espa, it's hard to find time for yourself Thirsty? Try some Blue Bantha Bourbon or a May the 4th Margarita! Episode Time Stamps: 01:49 - My Dinner with the Emperor 18:01 - Blue Banth...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 14 min
We review episodes 4-6 from season 2 of Andor! Topics include: Cassian and Bix mixing domesticity with the cause Luthen losing his mind and his humanity The greatest day of Syril's life Wilmon and Saw taking whacks of Rhydonium Krennic and Mon Mothma shadowboxing with verbal jabs A recasting on Coruscant A tragic ending on Ghorman In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on what happened to the members of Maya Pei after Andor's departure. All this and more! Episode Time Stamps: 04:09 ...
May 03, 2025•1 hr 19 min
We review episodes 1-3 from season 2 of Andor! Topics include: Krennic's creepy conference and the Ministry of Enlightenment These rebel groups are a mess! At least they didn't talk politics at dinner with Eedy Mon deserves a drink or twelve That scene with Bix In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on how Dedra and Syril are getting on each other's nerves as roommates. In news, we discuss the ongoing will she/won't she Kathleen Kennedy saga as well as a possible new mystery series ...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 34 min
This week we preview season 2 of Andor! Topics include: Do Luthen and Krennic crash Leida's wedding or did Perrin invite them? The dynamics of the Dedra/Syril relationship How is Mon going to justify leaving her family behind to fully start the rebellion? Why does Saw choose Jedha for his relocation? The warmer, drier climate? Loads of possible cameos but who will we actually see and why? We make predictions on who lives and who dies (and when and how) In our Question of the Week, we share your ...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min
We wrap up our look back at the first season of Andor, this time covering the final arc (episodes 11-12). Topics include: Mon Mothma's House of Merriment Braided Bible Study Linus needs his own story or sitcom Saw's paranoia grows Everyone converges on Ferrix...and all hell breaks loose! In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on what Andor and crew "found" in the season 2 trailer. In news, we discuss the surprise drop of the Tales of the Underworld trailer as well as the recent cast...
Apr 11, 2025•55 min
We continue our look back at the first season of Andor, this time covering the third arc (episodes 7-10). Topics include: Did Yularen and Vader ever give each other that knowing nod, like "it's been a while" Yeah, umm, Dr. Gorst isn't creepy at all! Speaking of creepy, Sryil might want to learn to play it cool around Dedra Mon needs a vacation from work but especially from her family Did Kino think there was going to be a ship waiting when they escaped? Episode Time Stamps: 01:55 - A look back a...
Apr 05, 2025•54 min
This week we continue our look back at season 1 of Andor with the second arc of the season (episodes 4-6). Topics include: Breakfast is the most awkward meal of the day Maybe don't use your dad's name as your secret alias? The Syril-Eedy sass-fest Some holes in this Imperial garrison heist plan His name is really Dr. Quadpaw?! In our Question of the Week, we share your wish list for this year's Star Wars Celebration. In news, we do a quick breakdown of the latest Andor trailer. We answer all of ...
Mar 31, 2025•57 min
This week we begin our look back at season 1 of Andor by kicking off with the first arc of the season (episodes 1-3). Topics include: A brilliant kick off to the new series without having to rely on a lot of exposition Were those Cassian's first two killings or has he done this before? Oh no, Sh*thead TImm is back! Jay is still pushing the 'Luthen is a jedi' theory Wait, did Clem and Maarva shoot down that Republic ship? Revisiting the Kassa 'abduction' In news, we discuss all the latest hype fr...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 16 min
We look back at the first season of Skeleton Crew! Topics include: Charismatic Jude Law made us root for him right til the end The kids were portrayed brilliantly From the cold open to Jod sharing bits of his childhood, great moments throughout! How does the show being well-received impact the future of Star Wars programming? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on who should replace Kathleen Kennedy someday. In news, we get into the new Andor trailer and discuss the interesting r...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Happy (BELATED) Star Wars Podcast Day! This ep is late, but hopefully worth the wait. Lots of fun stuff in this episode. Topics include: What led Glerb to THAT moment in Skeleton Crew? Mon has a (spicy) past! In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on who Ryan Gosling should play in Star Wars. In news, we discuss the prospect of another different New Jedi Order writer and we mourn the Galactic Starcruiser's latest fate. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions, listen to your FACPA A...
Feb 27, 2025•1 hr 13 min
We welcome Alberto Calderon from the Radio Rebellion podcast on to discuss our favorite moments from 2024 Star Wars and our predictions for 2025. Topics include: The incredible final season of the Bad Batch Book suggestions by Alberto The good stuff we got from The Acolyte Skeleton Crew landed well, now give us a second season! A new animated series for 2025? How much movement will we get on the Rey film? In our Question of the Week, we share your plot guesses for the Mando/Grogu film. In news, ...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 41 min
We review episode 8 (The Real Good Guys) of Skeleton Crew! Topics include: At Attin is really bending over for "the emissary" Wait, Hal 9000 is the Supervisor? A bit of overkill on those invasion tactics by the pirates Hints of Jod's backstory Wendle has his George McFly moment Paying off many plot lines and mysteries, but a lot of loose ends if the series continues So will we get a season 2? In our Question of the Week, we share your guesses on what Jod is going to buy with all those credits in...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 15 min
We review episode 7 (We're Gonna Be in So Much Trouble) of Skeleton Crew! Topics include: Playing hot potato with the transmitter Jod's bedpan helmet Why not use the tractor beam again? Jod's Anakin moment Major Kamino vibes in that At Attin vault Is Wim gonna kill Jod with that saber? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on the next Star Wars animated series. In news, we discuss a possible KOTOR series, the recasting of Baylan Skoll, James Mangold's fear of the "lore shackles" an...
Jan 11, 2025•1 hr 16 min
We review episode 6 (Zero Friends Again) of Skeleton Crew! Topics include: This adventure is wearing on the kids KB stands up for herself What's a glow weed plantation? The Onyx Cinder sheds its skin How will all these groups descend on At Attin? In our Question of the Week, we share your guesses on what's on those cave walls at Lanupa. In news, we discuss Shawn Levy gearing up for production of his Star Wars film and where that leaves other projects. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions, li...
Jan 04, 2025•53 min
We review episode 5 (You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates) of Skeleton Crew! Topics include: Are the parents ever gonna take action to find their kids? What's a concubine? :) Jod's key to life: no attachments (hmm) Are there dead bodies at the bottom of these mud baths? Did Urkel die? Jod goes dark Will they split up en route back to At Attin? What exactly happened to the captain and who is the supervisor after all? In our Question of the Week, we share your secret santa gift ideas for Neel. In...
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 21 min
We review episode 4 (Can't Say I Remember No At Attin) of Skeleton Crew! Topics include: Are we seeing remnants of Operation Cinder? Where are all the adult women on At Acchran? Neel got game Smee = ratatouille Where do they go next? New theories on the Supervisor In our Question of the Week, we walk through all your theories on Jod Na Nawood's origin story. All this and more! Episode Time Stamps: 02:06 - Question of the Week - Jod Na Nawood's origin story 10:24 - Skeleton Crew - Episode 4 Revie...
Dec 20, 2024•45 min
We review episode 3 (Very Interesting, as an Astrogation Problem) of Skeleton Crew! Topics include: KB's helicopter moms Is At Attin run entirely by droids...including the Supervisor? Just how force-sensitive is Jod? With a bounty on their heads, will Mando and Grogu go after Jod and the kids? :) Kh'ymm is a cool character, but a major hoarder Where do they go next and what will the parents do to try to find the kids? In our Question of the Week, we share your theories on what exactly is happeni...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 22 min
We review episodes 1 and 2 of Skeleton Crew! Topics include: Great world building to kick off the series A very familiar, relatable upbringing for these kids These economics classes are boring The Great Work and the Supervisor? Sounds dodgy. Is Jod actually Captain Silvo? In our Question of the Week, we share your theories on if the patrons at Maz's bar on Takodana made it out alive in The Force Awakens. In news, we discuss the announcement of a new season of Visions coming in 2025 as well as ru...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 17 min
We preview Skeleton Crew! Topics include: Star Wars + Goonies/80s vibes = we're in! What planet are they from and what is the New Republic doing with these kids? Jod Na Nawood's questionable motives Will we see some big cameos (eh-hmm, Hondo, eh-hmm) Rumors of a spin-off already in place? Details on our season-long giveaway - you can win prizes! In our Question of the Week, we share your amazing thoughts on making an 80s-style film in Star Wars. In news, we discuss the latest news from D23 in Br...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min
We catch up on all the news we've missed since we last recorded and Matt gives his review of Star Wars Outlaws. Topics include: Repurpose Dragon's Lair as a Star Wars Resistance video game Maybe Guy Ritchie should get a Star Wars project Star Wars Outlaws is as long as you want it to be...and fun as hell! Cameos and OT nostalgia galore in a video game! In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on what storyline or era you'd like to see explored in a future video game. In news, we go ov...
Nov 01, 2024•53 min
Albert from the Cantina Cast joins us as we look back at Season 1 of The Acolyte including what went right, what went wrong and where the fallout leaves Star Wars going forward. Topics include: Cortosis, lightsaber bleeding and Darth Plagueis...oh my! The portrayal of the Jedi and the Sith Movie/season dump vs. episodic release Why it was canceled and was it doomed before it even aired? Questions left unanswered and will we see these characters in some form elsewhere? Can Lucasfilm make a succes...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 53 min
This week we catch up on news and get into all the buzz from the D23 event! Topics include: Can we just broadly share all these teasers to the masses so we don't have to keep watching trailers from some random dude's phone in the back row? Skeleton Crew's vibe could be the perfect blend of Amblin nostalgia and Star Wars adventure! Uhh, is that Hoth? Already sad that this will be the last Andor we get, but bring it on! In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on easter eggs and cameos ...
Aug 24, 2024•53 min
We review Season 1, Episode 8 (The Acolyte) of The Acolyte. Topics include: The Caddyshack storyline for Bazil Senator Rayencourt dropping truth bombs Sol sticking to his argument...would it hold up in court? Oh snap, we have saber bleeding! What does Vern share with Yoda? In our Question of the Week, we share your predictions on the post-credits scene for the Acolyte finale. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 06:54 - Question of the Week: The Acolyte finale'...
Jul 25, 2024•56 min
We review Season 1, Episode 7 (Choice) of The Acolyte. Topics include: Whose perspective is this? So many misunderstandings lead to so much despair The perplexing case of the Force vergence Maybe Indara wasn't so bad after all! How do you wrap this up? In our Question of the Week, we ponder where Yord and Mog's relationship broke down. In news, Shawn Levy's film has a writer and sets for the Mando/Grogu film are being built! We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps:...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min
We review Episode 6 (Teach/Corrupt) of The Acolyte. Topics include: Is Qimir being real or just manipulative? When did Sol realize it wasn't Osha? Vernestra is getting so nervous (about something) that she's taking matters into her own hands Will Sol be the fall guy for all these jedi deaths? Is Qimir a Sith, a Ren or something else? Will we see Tenebrous or Plagueis (or have we already)? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on what Tasi Lowa might do next since she lost her maste...
Jul 08, 2024•55 min
We review Season 1, Episode 5 (Night) of The Acolyte. Topics include: What the heck is Cortosis? Star Wars is for kids? Ya sure? Jecki reading Mae her Miranda rights Yord gets a chiropractic adjustment The old sister switch-a-roo! In news, we celebrate the news of Ben Mendelsohn joining season 2 of Andor and we discuss the latest updates on the Rey/New Jedi Order film. We answer all of your Maul Bag questions and more! Episode Time Stamps: 03:05 - Krennic in the House! 04:59 - Obaid-Chinoy Doing...
Jul 01, 2024•56 min
We review Season 1, Episode 4 (Day) of The Acolyte. Topics include: The Ki-Adi Mundi controversy Even Jedi use Google Translate Kelnacca looks so peaceful...oh! He's standing right behind you! The Jedi red shirts are in trouble In our Question of the Week, we share your theories on how the Brendok witches met their fate. In news, we might be getting a new Spaceballs, Dave Filoni's film is being written but he's focused on Ahsoka Season 2, and hey, let's give Bryce Dallas Howard a film or series!...
Jun 24, 2024•1 hr 11 min
We review Season 1, Episode 3 (Destiny) of The Acolyte. Topics include: Co-parenting twins isn't easy The Force v. The Thread Are the Jedi overstepping their bounds? (again?) That Jedi standardized test didn't change much over the years Is this a Heaven's Gate situation or something more sinister at play? In our Question of the Week, we share your thoughts on what sport Yord played in High School. In news, we drool over the latest trailer and gameplay footage from Star Wars Outlaws and worry tha...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min
