This is the 2024 Star Wars Escape Pod Holiday Party podcast! We got all sorts of fun this week from Ultimate Trivia you can answer along at home with, Skeleton Crew episode 5 discussion, 2024 in review for star wars, news on Bucketheads Part 3, and Vol 1.5 of Star Wars Escape Pod AI Tunes -The Christmas Edition! So let's join Josh, Blake, Shawna, Reid, Matt, Kirk and Dan in the escape pod and celebrate this past year, 350+ episodes of the podcast over 5 years of operating and a wonderful year fo...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 355
This week is Skeleton Crew episode 4! And with it is a deep dive into what these Jewels of the Republic might mean. We listen to some recordings of Dave Filoni from the behind the scenes on the Ahsoka Blu ray release and also mention our plans for the Holiday special episode this year. Check out all the links below and stay tuned for our fun filled Christmas episode next week! Star Wars Escape Pod BucketHeads Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfdf9BVw78eM88ezMqMFppBFv7XbTKo7_&si=BR...
Dec 23, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 354
This week we look closer at the mystery of At Attin! Join the crew of the escape pod this week for a deep dive into Star Wars: Skeleton Crew! Keep up each week for the next aftershow which will prepare you for the next episode release on Disney plus. Use the Spotify Q&A to send in any questions you may have about the show! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sk...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 353
This week we chat about the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew! The latest live action show on Disney plus from Lucasfilm. This show is a revisit to an era gone by, the 1980's, kids on bikes, ET, The Goonies... In Star Wars. So without further-a-do. Let's dive in with Kirk, Dan and Josh. ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepod...
Dec 10, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 352
This episode celebrates 350 episodes of Star Wars Escape Pod! We welcome A New Hope Special Edition's Boba Fett, Mark Anthony Austin! Known for his work at ILM in the animation department on ANHSE as well as his time under the helmet as Boba Fett in the added scenes. We also have two more special guests! Chelsey B. Coombs representing the Boba Fett Fan Club is us for the chat tonight. And last but not least, our friend Matthew who has been a lifelong star wars fan is joining us for the ride as w...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 351
This week we're discussing Skeleton Crew around the corner with Kirk, we got Blake in on the pod as well later for a chat about Boardgames of the olden days, and heated debates about the sixth and first brother recently unvieled in a resource book to try fix a hot topic discussion, if Tales of the Jedi adapted the Ahsoka novel or not? Simon Kinberg returns from his role on Star Wars Rebels to produce a Star Wars Trilogy! Let's dive into our next casual chat. Epic Duels Discord! https://discord.g...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 350
This week, we have a very special guest chatting to us about her new book launch! Today, November 19th, 2024, comes a book called "One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars." This book is sure to be a hit with any Star Wars fan with a desire to dive deep into the inspirations of the force. We hope you enjoy the conversation! BUY THE BOOK TODAY: https://www.amazon.ca/One-Force-Universal-Truths-Star/dp/1538198711 www.kristanoble.com https://www.facebook.com/krista.noble.92 About Gary an...
Nov 19, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 349
This week we're filling the week with some small talk about star wars stuff! Like Obi Wan and Qui Gon were reversed in TPM? Or how about that new Skeleton Crew trailer! Or that badass new LEGO Ghost set from AHSOKA? Let's just sit down and have a casual star wars discussion to fill your commute to work this week! Read up on Operation Cinder https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Operation:_Cinder ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-e...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 348
This week Blake and Josh chat about the art of puppetering with our special guest Jack Parker! Jack is the star behind the performance delivered on PIP, the little droid on Osha's toolbelt in The Acolyte. Let's chat with Jack and stay tuned to the end! Follow Jack here! https://x.com/JackPMParker ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swe...
Oct 30, 2024•39 min•Season 1Ep. 347
This week we got Operation Cinder awarness happening, an event which bridges the gap between the days of the Empire and the Rise of the First Order. Andor S2 is getting the buzz with casting leaks online about a particular villain returning to the story. We got the NYCC Lucasfilm Press announcements to chat about here. And a long awaited topic.. Fast and Furious is JUST LIKE STAR WARS? Yes it is.. let's chat. Check out Kirks new short film Three Wise Men! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZJ-NCa9...
Oct 19, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 346
There is one game every star wars fan has been looking forward to this year, it's Star Wars Outlaws. And today we breakdown our initial thoughts and expectations going forward from Ubisoft. We want to know your thoughts if you've played it, let us know using our contact info below! This is a spoiler-free initial thoughts only review! OUTLAWS TITLE UPDATE 2: https://www.ubisoft.com/en-us/game/star-wars/outlaws/news-updates/1Kq2ABlTdHgkdbGRQZ20he/star-wars-outlaws-title-update-12 KY SABERS Launch ...
Oct 04, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 345
Word is out! On more popular star wars channels, albiet, word is out, and the original Kenobi writer has revealed information about HIS Obi Wan Kenobi story which could have been a trilogy of films that we might even have seen, last us until only recently if they were made. Instead we got the show on Disney plus. Watch the full interview below in the link and let us know, what would you have preferred from the movies and what from the shows? Email us your thoughts or put them in the comments! ht...
Sep 27, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 344
Welcome to a SPECIAL PRESENATION from Star Wars Escape Pod! Tonight we join radio hosts Josh, Kyle, and Francis for a playlist of Star Wars beats uncreativly generated by artificial intellegence. And guess what.. There are some HITS here!! Let us know what your thoughts are, what your liked and the ones you didn't. We want to hear from YOU!!! Leave a great review on iTunes or Spotify then hit our email up to let us know if you want any of these tracks! We appreciate the 5 stars SO MUCH!! To thos...
Sep 21, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 343
Dooku Serenno, the name of a character that so many Jedi and politicians alike both admired and respected. Those of us who know the character have come to know him definitively in his darkest days portrayed by the great Christopher Lee. Or to the animated star wars fans out there, Corey Burton. This week we dive inside an audiobook called "Dooku: Jedi Lost" which provides an inside look at the life and legend of Count Dooku in his younger years growing up as a Jedi apprentice to Grand Master Yod...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 1Ep. 342
Iain Kay returns this week for a casual catch up on all things star wars over the last year. Iain was one of our first special guests way back when the podcast first started, what a great way to celebrate 5 years by having back our old friend this week. Don't forget to find us on YouTube and subscribe there! Share this show with a friend and leave a comment!! We want to hear from you guys! What has been your highlight on the podcast over the last 5 years? ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escap...
Sep 03, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 341
This week we have our special guest co-host Kyle from ALKY Sabers reporting in from Expos around the country (ALKY SOLUTIONS IS NOW SHUT DOWN - [2025]). New products like a Deadpool / Wolverine saber and other crazy awesome things you're going to want to hear about. We chat about the recent headlines like The Acolyte being cancelled, the new Skeleton Crew Trailer, Star Wars Outlaws releasing later next week. And Josh visits Black Spire Outpost on Batuu in California. Let's dive in and have a cas...
Aug 24, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 340
"Have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise?" Join us as we delve deep into the legend of one of the most enigmatic Sith Lords, Hego Damask, better known as Darth Plagueis. Based on the tantalizing tale Palpatine shares with Anakin in Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars author James Luceno brought this sinister character to life in his 2012 novel. This episode of What Happened is a unique exploration, combining a deep dive into Darth Plagueis with a comprehensive novel review. Given t...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 339
Slave. Apprentice. Assassin. Nightsister. Bounty Hunter. Death. Resurrection. Asajj Ventress has a unique story and a one of a kind place in the galaxy. Our What Happened sub series has finally got around to exploring her story and her past. When her re-emergence came up in The Bad Batch it was a character that really needed this treatment. With The Acolyte having come out so soon after The Bad Batch Season 3 we've delayed this episode to premiere afterwards at some point. We hope you all enjoy,...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 338
We got SDCC Star Wars News, announcements from Hasbro, LEGO, Dark Horse, Marvel and more! Not to mention Podcast news on upcoming episodes and a few changes. EXTRA! EXTRA! EXTRA! Star Wars headlines coming to you at lightspeed in under 15 minutes! Covering all the latest headlines, comics and novel releases, toy / product reveals and podcast related announcements. ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https...
Jul 27, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 337
We got a big round table to discuss the finale to The Acolyte! Join Josh, Kirk, Dan, Nick, Shawna, Kyle, and Eli! Making connections with Shrek 3, Fast and Furious, and Batman, this finale was one wild ride. Not to mention slender man showing up at the end there too. Dang! Fake Filoni returns!! And so much more. Let's dive in.. ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.S...
Jul 20, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 336
This week we saw the truth of what happened, why Torbin took his life; why Kelnacca went into exile; what Sol has been covering up this whole time. Was the pay off worth it? Kirk, Josh, Ben and Dan dicuss and break down this episode make connections where they exist and provide speculation on the story. We want you to know we love hearing opinions! So send us yours! Contact info down below... ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 335
This episode was less about a lightsaber duel and more battle of the mind, Osha struggles with the dark side and Mae is found out by Sol! Let's get into it with Bryce, Kirk and Josh. ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite.com/star-wars-escape-pod 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/SWEscapePodcast 🦋 B.Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/swescapepodcast.bsky.social 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/SWEscapePodcast 📲 Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/swescap...
Jul 05, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 334
THAT was a good episode, not one of us at escape pod thought otherwise. And sure it's not perfect but dang that choreography work was insane! The design of the dark warrior is not yet confirmed in the story as a Sith or what, but whatever he is, outside of the show, he is known as "The Stranger". So what made his armor deflect energy from those lightsabers? Let's chat about Cortosis, the events of the duel, an interview from EW on the series and of course the recent hot debate... Ren or Sith? Le...
Jun 28, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 333
This week left us quite the cliff hanger! With an entrance hovering in like the dark omen, comes Darth --- we'll find out. Let's dive into episode 4 "Day" with Kirk and Dan, and Josh. Don't forget to send in your theories using the spotify Q&A feature or send us a voice recording to our email! We might even play it next week on the show. Send this aftershow to your fellow star wars friends - tag us in your social media post! We're listed with the handles down below! ———————————————————————— ...
Jun 21, 2024•47 min•Season 1Ep. 332
Who REALLY started that fire? Something doesn't add up and we think that's intentional. Before opinions are splashed every where let's take a closer look at what's going on in this mystery and break it down. This week was a mixed bag of things so Kirk, Dan, Nick and Kyle join Josh in the Escape Pod for a chat. Don't forget to send in your theories using the spotify Q&A feature or send us a voice recording to our email! We might even play it next week on the show. Send this aftershow to your ...
Jun 14, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 331
The first 2 episodes of the FIRST live action show taking place at the tail end of the High Republic era has been released! Today we break down the two episodes which released for the premiere on June 4th, Kirk joins Josh in the escape pod with a surprise pop in from Kyle at the end. A few call ins from Blake and Dan to hear, and some general star wars news. Let's dive in! Designed By Kirk - The Three Wise Men Official Trailer | Short Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZlu0dqLHoU Tiddies in S...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 330
Join us today for a captivating deep dive into "The Psychgeist of Pop Culture: The Mandalorian," an illuminating exploration of the hit Star Wars series. We're honored to have the editor Jessica E. Tompkins and special guest Molly Brizzell (of Galactic Starcruiser fame) join us to discuss this thought-provoking book. From its evocative cover featuring a Mandalorian action figure to its final chapter, this collection of 12 essays delves into the psychology of the characters and the world they inh...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 329
Barriss Offee is a story we've all had so questions about ever since The Clone Wars ended. Her character made her debut in Attack of the Clones and has remained to be part of the larger Clone Wars lore ever since the 2D Micro series featured her in a short form animation, that plus the expanded universe novels featuring Barriss on the cover.. Her shocking twist as the responsible culprit for bombing the Jedi temple in "The Wrong Jedi" clone wars episode got to a whole new depth of the characters...
May 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 328
Morgan Elsbeth's Origin Story is one that we've all had questions about ever since her character made her debut in The Mandalorian Season 2 "The Jedi". The same episode which Ahsoka makes her live action debut for the first time on screen. Naturally this story had it's bright moments, and also left us with questions left to be answered. Let's dive into this tale of Morgan Elsbeth, the "last" nightsister... ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod 🖥️ Website: https://swescapepodcast.wixsite...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 327
Star Wars Day 2024 Escape Pod Celebration is packed! We got the finale aftershow for The Bad Batch, The Phantom Menace Re-Release in theaters, star wars headlines, more fan questions from ALKY in Newfoundland, discussions on TLJ behind the scenes content about Luke's story direction and sooo much more! Grab a drink and join us in the Escape Pod for a celebration chat of Star Wars Day in this super fun filled week. Oh and of course it wouldn't be a special escape pod episode without a hint of tri...
May 05, 2024•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 326
