Get Ready for Cantina Banter! Ever wondered what it's like to just hang out at a Cantina in a galaxy far, far away? Well, buckle up, because we're launching a brand-new sub-series on Star Wars Escape Pod: Cantina Banter! Forget scripts and planned topics – we're heading to the Cantina for some chill, unscripted conversations. We'll be kicking back, letting the conversation flow wherever the Force takes us, and maybe even throwing in some Star Wars trivia challenges along the way. Think of it as ...
Jul 08, 2025•7 min
Join Josh, Blake, and Darian for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of Star Wars books! We're diving deep into the last five years, dissecting the current market, and comparing the modern era to the initial Disney releases. Discover what sets these periods apart, how they stack up against the old Legends (EU) material, and the strategies needed to navigate ever-shifting consumer demands. Another news article about and oldie. Vader comics and the Palpatine / Shmi moment. Yeah. Let's dive in....
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 384
Journey with us this week as we squeeze into the escape pod for a rapid-fire catch-up with co-host Bryce! We'll be dissecting the monumental conclusion of The High Republic, celebrating the resurgence of Battlefront 2, announcing the fortunate winners of our Orbitkey giveaway, and navigating through a galaxy of other topics. It's a quick, casual banter session you won't want to miss! Giveaway Link: https://gleam.io/iQUiy/star-wars-orbitkey-giveaway-2 ———————————————————————— Star Wars™ | Orbitke...
Jun 24, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 383
PUNCH IT! STAR WARS GIVEAWAY FROM ORBITKEY We only have 3 days left on the final star wars Orbitkey giveaway - make sure you throw your name in that hat! We chat new comics, books, and other great news right here in this mini episode! The link to do so is right here: https://gleam.io/iQUiy/star-wars-orbitkey-giveaway-2 ———————————————————————— Star Wars™ | Orbitkey https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars?srsltid=AfmBOooRBYZx8B9FPSAfbwRHIEhm5M7Y9NRYKcUp2ARrXOFAGy95tHAQ Stay tuned to our so...
Jun 15, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 382
This week we dive deep for a review on the first book in a developing trilogy called Reign of the Empire. The first installment, by Alexander Freed, "Mask of Fear", is our subject this week. We get our special guest Iain Kay on with Josh for the review, the deep dive making connections and more. We only have 8 days left on the final star wars Orbitkey giveaway #2 so make sure you throw your name in the hat!! Link is right here: https://gleam.io/iQUiy/star-wars-orbitkey-giveaway-2 Find Iain! http...
Jun 09, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 381
This week on Star Wars Escape Pod, we dive deep into the treacherous depths of the "Tales of the Underworld" story arc, focusing on everyone's favorite Duros bounty hunter: Cad Bane! Join Josh, Blake and Darian as we unpack the thrilling narratives that further cement Bane's reputation as one of the galaxy's most formidable and ruthless figures. We'll break down his cunning tactics, his complex moral code (or lack thereof!), and his memorable encounters with both familiar faces and new adversari...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 380
She's back! Asajj Ventress, the formidable fan-favorite from The Clone Wars, makes her unexpected return, continuing her saga beyond the acclaimed novel Dark Disciple – a true gem for any Clone Wars connoisseur. We're diving deep into the implications of resurrection in the Star Wars universe, reviewing the first three episodes of Ventress's journey in Tales of the Underworld, and connecting all the thrilling narrative threads. Join our lively discussion as we unpack it all! We create this podca...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 379
The final arc of ANDOR has hit Disney plus, and so has our dedicated aftershow on the podcast app of your choice! 🎉 Dive into the season finale with us in the last of our special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Kirk, Dan, and Kyle for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action of the final moments of one of the greatest star wars shows ever made. We create this podcast out of pure love for Star Wars, and we'd love for you to help us share ...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 378
The third arc of ANDOR Season 2 has hit Disney streaming, and so has our dedicated aftershow on the podcast app of your choice! 🎉 Dive into the season premiere with us in the first of our four special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Kirk, Matt, and Darian for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action of the Ghorman massacre, Mon Mothma's exit from the senate, crossovers with Star Wars: Rebels, continuity debates and so much more. We creat...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 377
May the Fourth Be With You! Happy Star Wars Day, everyone! While we didn't manage to record a dedicated May the 4th special this year, we hope you're celebrating in true Star Wars style. Get together with friends or family, have a movie marathon, build some LEGO, dive into a game – whatever fun, Force-filled activity you choose! And don't forget to check out all the awesome deals happening this weekend. Keep an eye out for sales on books, LEGO, Steam games, digital downloads, Amazon, the Disney ...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 376
The first three episodes of ANDOR Season 2 have arrived, and so has our dedicated aftershow! 🎉 Dive into the season premiere with us in the first of our four special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Kirk, Dan, Shawna, and Darian for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action. We create this podcast out of pure love for Star Wars, and we'd love for you to help us share it! Spread the word: Please Retweet or share this episode in your circles...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 375
Star Wars Celebration has come to a close in Japan and we're here to have a fun chat about all the exciting reveals, the biggest headlines that came from the convention and some beautiful speeches delivered by Ahmed Best and Dave Filoni. Everything from Starfighter, to Maul: Shadow Lord, Visions Vol 3, Zero Company, Star Wars x Fortnite and the NEXT Star Wars Celebration in 2 years... Join Josh, Blake, Kirk and Kyle as we dive deeper into Star Wars Celebration News coming through Star Wars Launc...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 374
Today we're recapping DAY 3 of Celebration Japan 2025! During the closing ceremonies of Star Wars Celebration Japan, it was announced that Star Wars Celebration will return to California in 2027, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the first time the event has been held in LA since 2006. Additionally, details and a release date for Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 were revealed by the directors, showcasing nine new animated shorts from Japanese studios. Lucasfilm also announced Star Wa...
Apr 21, 2025•17 min•Season 1Ep. 373
Today we're recapping DAY 2 of Celebration Japan 2025! Today's Star Wars news includes exciting updates across the galaxy: the cast of Andor is teasing the upcoming Season 2 which will delve deeper into supporting character stories and how it will air, while Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, and Rosario Dawson shared five secrets about Ahsoka, alongside a surprise guest. For gamers, the new single-player turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company was announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, promi...
Apr 20, 2025•20 min•Season 1Ep. 372
Today we're recapping DAY 1 of Celebration Japan 2025! Star Wars Celebration Japan featured several key reveals, headlined by the announcement of Shawn Levy's new film, Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, which begins production this fall for a Memorial Day 2027 release. 1 Attendees also got a first look at The Mandalorian and Grogu, set for a May 2026 theatrical debut. 2 Lucasfilm Animation announced Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, with Sam Witwer returning. 3 Further announcements in...
Apr 18, 2025•41 min•Season 1Ep. 371
Star Wars Celebration is just around the corner, and the hyperspace lanes are buzzing with pre-event news! The hype is reaching critical levels, so join your Escape Pod co-hosts as we blast through the biggest headlines and hottest topics you need to know before the main event. Get ready for our usual mix of insights, laughs, and maybe a few poorly-timed jokes! New Star Wars Strategy Game: Ex-Firaxis developers at Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment, have unveiled "Star Wars...
Apr 18, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 370
Darian joins Josh for a small chat about the upcoming animated anthology series "Tales of the Underworld" which will see the return of Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress as thier respective bounty hunting roles and the backstories that precede them. We set some speculations and expectations out on the table, and trail off topic as we always tend to do! We're hoping all of your can help spread the word of the podcast and keep sharing links online to your friends! Really helps us out trying to grow the s...
Apr 07, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 369
James Mangold is making a Dawn of the Jedi movie, an era only seen in the Dark Horse Comics age of star wars stories. Today we dive deep into Vol 1 of Tales of the Jedi, talk about the narrative and speculate on what could be adapted.. or should it? Let's get into that. Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Websit...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 368
This week we dive into a tough topic for most, Banking.. in Star Wars. It's not the most exciting topic, and sure it can even anger fans who never appreciated the lore about the prequels. But it's relevant, and needed, and this week we read through an article that explains a lot of fundamentals about the galactic economics. So let's join Josh and Blake and dive right in. Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsit...
Mar 24, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 367
Today we look at 5 fantastic kurosawa inspirations that play a big part into star wars. Revenge of the Sith turns 20 years old and is blasting back onto the big screen later in April! And finally the celebration guest list has grown and completed, let's take a look who will be there in Japan! Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star War...
Mar 17, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 366
In a recent interview, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy addressed key topics surrounding the future of Star Wars. For clarity and accuracy, we've compiled the essential details directly from the source. Read the full interview [link below]. https://deadline.com/2025/02/kathleen-kennedy-clarifies-lucasfilm-exit-star-wars-future-1236304421/ In other news, we got a trailer to break down! Andor Season 2 is right around the corner and we take the time to explore scene by scene what the glimpses a...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 365
Hey Star Wars listeners! We've got a treat for you this week. Iain Kay's back for another book review, and this time, we're talking about John Jackson Miller's 'The Living Force,' which just dropped in 2024. It's all about celebrating 25 years of 'The Phantom Menace'! We're going to give you a full spoiler review and a quick recap to help you figure out if you want to pick it up. And of course, we'll be ending with our famous Pablo Points and Poodoo Ratings. Check out the link below for our podc...
Mar 03, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 364
This week we roll back the clock to 2002 when Bounty Hunter released on PS2 and Gamecube! Join Josh, Blake, and Darian for this retro-review that we played through again on the "remastered" edition on PC! Star Wars Launch Pad: https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 363
We talk a lot about Boba and Jango Fett this week, for the Fett Fans out there, this one might be for you! STARTING UP! Star Wars Launch Pad: https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodc...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 362
Celebrating the fifth annual Star Wars Podcast Day! Look for the event online using the hashtag #SWPD2025 or #StarWarsPodcastDay We had Josh, Blake, Matt and Kirk all in the Escape Pod this evening for a celebratory chat of the event. Swapped some stories and of course played a little Ultimate Trivia. We look forward to sharing a little about us for the special occassion and encourage you to check out our experimental podcast called "Star Wars Launch Pad" for star wars news and headlines. Take a...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 361
This week Josh and Blake sit down with special guests Marco and Andy from Transmute Pictures to talk about Bucketheads Part 3, the long awaited continuation of the Bucketheads fan film series! https://www.instagram.com/bucketheadsfilm/ https://www.transmutepictures.com/ WATCH THE FULL BUCKETHEADS PLAYLIST + INTERVIEWS Check out the Bucketheads Part 1 & 2 Podcast from last year! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod...
Jan 27, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 360
Star Wars Lightspeed! Our news and headlines in roughly 15 minutes for this week. We got a bunch of stuff you'll just want to hear about, things like all the latest from the MARVEL STAR WARS lines as well as some news from Dark Horse. A SECOND PODCAST COMING FROM US!!! And a few more bits and bobs, let's dive in! SUBSCRIBE TO STAR WARS LAUNCH PAD https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCob5hLVnTfyeLUIWEeAldng SW TRUE RUNTIME TRACKER https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q1g23uqyEHzRL66GrZrpAcURLAs6uR...
Jan 25, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 359
The finale to Skeleton Crew has arrived! This week we got Josh, Blake, Kirk, Matt, Kyle, Nick and Shawna all joining us for a roundtable conversation with a long distance transmission from Dan. We encourage you all to watch Treasure Planet now that the show is over! Also, lots to look forward to this year including our big annoucement in next week. Celebration around the corner as well so be prepared for big news in April! We'll be covering it each day it's on from over here on the North America...
Jan 20, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 358
The penultimate episode for Skeleton Crew! We got loads to talk about this week and lots to speculate on! ALSO I researched each and every episode on Disney plus, by hand, calculated the runtime of each episode minus the credits, Lucasfilm logo, star wars intro, and "previously on" flashback to figure out which of these shows have delivered gold standard runtimes or not... Skeleton Crew is loosing the race, just a heads up. But in other news its been interesting to see which shows have the longe...
Jan 13, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 357
Dive headfirst into this week's Skeleton Crew episode with Josh, Blake, Dan, and Kyle! Only two weeks left of our Skeleton Crew aftershow. We wish you a fantastic New Year! Look for our 2025 preview episode later this month, plus upcoming book reviews and a behind-the-scenes chat with Twin Suns Film Foundation about Bucketheads Part 3. Star Wars Escape Pod BucketHeads Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfdf9BVw78eM88ezMqMFppBFv7XbTKo7_&si=BRwOxy0vc2uyAZHP SUBSCRIBE - BUCKETHEADS YOU...
Jan 06, 2025•53 min•Season 1Ep. 356
