Dominic Jones of the Star Wars Underworld podcast joins us to discuss... -Dominic's a call-in show pioneer, and a ghost -Colin Trevorrow's dismissal from Star Wars Episode IX -Licensees would be ok pushing back the movie -How does one fire someone from Star Wars? -Colin's seriously very serious -Who's going to take over for Colin? -Hiring directorial understudies -How much blame is merited toward Kathleen Kennedy? -Lindo bails Steele out of a trivia jam -Ron Howard gives Steele cravings -Lord &a...
Sep 11, 2017•50 min
Amy Ratcliffe is one of the busiest people covering Star Wars working as both associate editor at Nerdist whilst also contributing to StarWars.com , her own podcast Lattes With Leia whilst twice hosting a stage at Star Wars Celebration. We learn about Amy's abnormal introduction to Star Wars and drops some tips for getting a start in Star Wars journalism. Plus a heated debate over if Chewbacca will eat a porg and the selflessness of Princess Leia vs. the self-centeredness of Luke Skywalker. CLIC...
Sep 09, 2017•1 hr 26 min
Everyone's buddy Eric Strothers of the Bad Motivators podcast joins us to discuss…. -Merry Force Friday -We love Johnny Grasso -Steele sets a lofty goal to run his laptop into the ground for Patreon subscribers -Mendo of the month calendar? -Territorial trolleys at Toys R Us -Inventory shenanigans in retail -Brandon from Seattle details his FF haul -Cat + Porg = Meh -Emily (LINDO!) from New York (and the Canto Bight Dispatch pod) did Force Friday from home -Snoke's given Steele so much -The shro...
Sep 03, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Hawes Burkhardt is the co-hosting voice behind the Rogue Won & Blue Harvest podcasts. We hit his Kevin Smith inspired podcasting origin story and how he ended up co-hosting a podcast with two guys he didn't know and what it was like when they finally did meet. We get into some Empire Strikes Back set appreciation, the beauty of odd Star Wars moments and the unsung classic Star Wars scenes of Attack Of The Clones. Plus a IG-88 bombshell and a hilarious yet tasty way to get free film tickets! ...
Aug 31, 2017•2 hr 15 min
Bryan Young of the Full Of Sith podcast joins us to discuss…. -Force Friday and the new SW app update -Michael K. Williams and a Han Solo tidbit -Bryan will massage out your grievances -Sweet TLJ vehicular action -Aftermath and the fate of everyone's favorite Gungan -Bryan is down for the Bones -Katie McCort from New Jersey poses the longest question in podcast history -The "Chosen One" prophesy, Mortis, and destiny vs. choosing your own adventure -How much have the Force Ghosts told Luke? -Kati...
Aug 26, 2017•55 min
The Brez returns to give a behind the scenes look at his Entertainment Weekly cover story on The Last Jedi. We discuss how Rian Johnson has differed from J.J. Abrams, examine if Mark Hamill calling Kylo “the chosen one” is a intentional prequel reference & get into the ethics of reporting Star Wars scoops. Hear why Anthony thinks Luke and Leia will reunite in the 8th chapter of the Skywalker saga and discover which new character he pushed Lucasfilm to reveal further. This episode of Steele W...
Aug 23, 2017•1 hr 47 min
Jason Ward of MakingStarWars.net & Steele Saunders of Steele Wars chat Star Wars. On this episode we discuss... - Controversy on the Making Star Wars homepage. - Why Jason is stepping away from Funko Pops. - Steele's mysterious new collecting focus. - The history of Obi Wan spin off rumors. - What are the Obi Wan story options? - Could it span multiple parts of the time line? - What's the most requested spin off film from Making Star Wars readers? - The never scene Celebration Anaheim Bob Fe...
Aug 22, 2017•7 min
Allen Voivod of the Star Wars 7x7 Podcast joins us to discuss… -This week's exciting rumor about a Kenobi standalone, and potential plotlines -The tedium of 3 years and change without a day off -Steele's hyper-organized collection -Force Friday, what can be learned from the packaging, and how far Steele will go to get a plush porg -What Lucasfilm can learn from other franchises in order to stay relevant -Steele's "way out there theory" for The Last Jedi -Chris from NY wants to be blown away by t...
Aug 21, 2017•1 hr 5 min
On the full 45min episode we tackle... - Do you see Star Wars as American? Did the Australian filmed episodes change how you saw them? - East Coast tour? - Would you watch The Last Jedi on a plane entertainment system for the first time if it meant you could interview the cast about it? - Is Snoke little? - Would a Knights Of Ren movie be too gory? - Should the backstory of the real Boushh be revealed? How? - Are some actors too famous for Star Wars? - Will Snoke theories continue after The Last...
Aug 20, 2017•10 min
Life long Star Wars fan, filmmaker Kyle Newman goes deep into Star Wars mythology live at the NerdMelt Showroom in a must listen episode. Kyle drops some fascinating The Last Jedi theories surrounding Kylo Ren, Rey, Anakin Skywalker and Yoda while pin pointing what he feels the film needs to achieve that The Force Awakens didn't. What did he learn from George Lucas? Plus his reaction to the premise of Fanboys becoming a real life news story. MELBOURNE LIVE SHOW 16TH SEPTEMBER Club Voltare 2pm TI...
Aug 15, 2017•1 hr 32 min
Welcome to Strothers Wars, where Eric Strothers of The Bad Motivators podcast talks to Steele Wars listeners about their Star Wars fandom and their fav Steele Wars moments. On this episode Eric chats to Rebecca Edwards from Perth, Australia. To hear the full length episodes : Ep 021 : Watching The Force Awakens Teaser For The 1st Time - With Paul Verhoeven Ep 034 : LIVE! Angus Truskett - At age 15 let loose on the set of Star Wars EpII Ep 049 : Darren Hayes - Formerly of Savage Garden, always a ...
Aug 14, 2017•36 min
Riley Silverman is a life long Star Wars fan who after moving out from Ohio has become a exciting voice in the LA comedy scene. We chat about the less complained about things "forced" onto Star Wars creators, the fear of hamfisted call backs in Han Solo and why deverse representation is important to us in Star Wars. Plus we mention some show called Doctor Who, discuss a fascinating Matrix fact and explore what it's like to be a disgruntled Smurfs fan! LOS ANGELES LIVE SHOW 12TH AUGUST Nerdmelt S...
Aug 11, 2017•1 hr 48 min
Tracy Gardner of the Rebel Grrrl podcast joins us to discuss.... -Rex in Return of the Jedi? -Emma's got the porg fever -Backlash to the backlash -Tyler Westhouse from the Star Wars Podcast Alliance thinks it's all too connected -Some King Tom action -Harold & Kumar lied to Steele -What's next for The Last Jedi? -Last Jedi toys hit the shelves a month early -Brittani is creepin' on Ron Howard's twitter -How does Ron Howard feel about the Han Solo film? PLUS IN THE SIXTY MINUTE SUPPORTER BONU...
Aug 08, 2017•1 hr 10 min
Steele catches up with Steve Evans and Joe Ninivaggi of Hasbro's Star Wars team to break down the newly announced figures and what fans can expect leading into both The Last Jedi and the Han Solo film. We get the backstory to the incredible Comic Con diarama and could it signal the much demanded playsets for modern figures? Why was the Luke & Rey two pack not announced prior to Comic Con? Will there be a Han Solo film preview figure without a major convention to sell them at? How many Porgs ...
Aug 04, 2017•20 min
Recorded live at the San Diego Comic-Con 2017 "STAR WARS DYSFUNCTIONAL SKYWALKER FAMILY" Twins separated at birth, domestic abuse near a volcano, space divorce and child abandonment on desert planets... the root of all evil in the Star Wars universe is not the Dark Side, it's bad parenting! This panel will look at the past and future of the Skywalker family as well as speculate about events in the upcoming Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. Join Star Wars fans and experts Chris Gore (Film Th...
Jul 26, 2017•53 min
Follow Steele on his adventures on Thursday of San Diego Comic Con and experience... - Interview with Funko Mark - Hasbro breakfast - Gonk Droid's Jakks panel - And the first annual Ash Crossan airing of grievances Post production : Paul Jones SUPPORT STEELE WARS ON PATREON! Enjoy all our bonus shows and full back catalogue direct to the podcast player or app of your choice while ensuring the continuing production of the Steele Wars Star Wars podcast. Bonus content shows include Making Steele Wa...
Jul 22, 2017•44 min
Follow Steele in his adventures on the preview day of San Diego Comic Con and experience.... -Sizzling SDCC with Dominic Jones on the train -Leaked Last Ledi Luke and Rey figures -Disneyland is the happiest place on earth unless you're Blake -Tony Medina "The Gonk Droid" is the real chosen one, sand doesn't bother him -SDCC exclusive's display -Saw Gerrera's message for Jason Ward -The real Eric Strothers definitely appears at SDCC for sure 100% -In line for the Hasbro exclusives with George -Dr...
Jul 22, 2017•36 min
Follow Steele as he checks out all the Star Wars action from Disney's D23 Expo, including… MSW, The Star Wars Underworld, The Star Wars Report & Steele Wars podcasts colide with some late night podcasting with Jason Ward, Brittiny Brown, Dominic Jones, Chris Seekle & Riley Blanton in the overnight D23 line! Plus immediate reactions to the Disney Live Action Panel with Ash Crossan. SUPPORT STEELE WARS ON PATREON! Enjoy all our bonus shows and full back catalogue direct to the podcast play...
Jul 20, 2017•40 min
Jason Ward from MakingStarWars.net and guest host Eric Strothers joins us from the overnight line at D23 to discuss… -Expectations for D23 -Dom thinks R2-D2 is being mistreated -Jason Ward takes over the show -Star Wars Land model reveal -Mark Hamill's performance in the Last Jedi -Katie is worried Luke's going dark side -Brittani's highlight from D23 so far -Rebecca's midichlorian count is way off -King Tom's concerned with a lack of Last Jedi at D23 -Rob is excited for the reveal of Luke's new...
Jul 18, 2017•47 min
Follow Steele as he checks out all the Star Wars action from Disney's D23 Expo, including… - On the road to D23 with some thoughts on the Star Wars SDCC Hall H no show and what the vibe will be like at the Disney Expo. - Checking out the incredible Star Wars Land model with Dominic Jones & Chris Seekell of The Star Wars Underworld. - One of one interview with Jon the executive producing imaginer on the Galaxy's Edge Star Wars Land. - Sal Perales makes a cameo appearance in the overnight line...
Jul 17, 2017•34 min
Ash Crossan has recovered from a very questionable childhood Star Wars cosplaying decision to become the go to when Entertainment Tonight is covering Star Wars events. We trade cast interviewing war stories only to realise that Ash may have ruined Steele's number one childhood dream. SUPPORT STEELE WARS ON PATREON! Enjoy all our bonus shows and full back catalogue direct to the podcast player or app of your choice while ensuring the continuing production of the Steele Wars Star Wars podcast. Bon...
Jul 12, 2017•1 hr 45 min
Amanda Ward of MakingStarWars.net and the Rebel Grrrl podcast joins us to discuss… -Breakdown of Forces of Destiny episodes -Steele's sick of all the dimensions -The balance between entertaining kids and adults with the cartoons -Night watcher worm is making things too difficult for himself -Forces of Destiny spinoff -Changeling's utensil agenda -Darth Amanda Ward -Jyn Erso the galaxies greatest hero -A girl and her dewback -Ideal Forces of Destiny episodes -Eric Strothers believes R2-D2 is the ...
Jul 11, 2017•1 hr 12 min
Bryan Young is one of the most trusted voices in Star Wars fandom whom has penned a consistent stream of articles for the Star Wars Insider & StarWars.com while co-hosting the very popular Full Of Sith podcast. We reveal Bryan's Star Wars backstory and go deep into our sometimes-conflicting views on some of the most heated topics in Star Wars fandom. Plus we of course talk about our mutual love of Luke Skywalker and discuss how his story has affected our lives. SUPPORT STEELE WARS ON PATREON...
Jul 08, 2017•2 hr 2 min
Hawes Burkhardt of Making Star Wars' Rogue Won & Blue Harvest podcasts joins us to discuss… -Dealing with the addiction of collecting -The perfect Star Wars figure -Darth Vader comic issue 2 -Another classic Steele Reaction -The Last Jedi presence at San Diego Comic Con -Star Wars Dioramas -Steele pulls back the curtain -Crying on air -The real questions no one asked about Han Solo -Brad hangs up -New strategy for overnight lines -George Lucas's Museum -Hawes reveals what was in the mystery ...
Jul 04, 2017•1 hr 6 min
Live at LA's NerdMelt Showroom at Meltdown comics Jenny Nicholson reveals her YouTube origin story and Chris Gore explains what its like to sell your business to Larry Flint. We reminisce about classic Phantom Menace documentary The Beginning and find out how to come up with Star Wars names. Plus Jenny recounts the life-threatening situation she was able to overcome to make it to the show. This episode is brought to you by Geek Fuel. Geekfuel offers a mystery box each month featuring an exclusiv...
Jun 28, 2017•1 hr 26 min
On this episode we tackle... - The best non space battle adjustment to the Star Wars Special Editions? - What's your spolier breaking point? Does it differ between saga and spin off films? - What type of character could use "The Green Guide Letters" voice on Rebels? - Weird combo characters? - What is the future of the Melbourne based premiere podcasts? - How do you imagine Luke dying? Will it be in The Last Jedi? - Does the inclusion of the prequels in Battlefront open the doors for more preque...
Jun 28, 2017•8 min
Jason Ward of MakingStarWars.net & Steele Saunders of Steele Wars chat Star Wars. On this episode we discuss all the latest Han Solo, Lord Miller and Ron Howard news. As the dust settles is seems that some reports contradict each other. Plus Steele drops a deep Kathleen Kennedy conspiracy theory! FULL 30 MIN PLUS EPISODE AVAILABLE FOR STEELE WARS CONTENT CLUB MEMBERS ON PATREON! Enjoy all our bonus shows and full back catalogue direct to the podcast player or app of your choice while ensurin...
Jun 26, 2017•5 min
READ Scott Mendelson's Forbes.com story Disney's 'Star Wars' Has Been Spoiled By Its Success. Alex Backes from Black Series Rebels joins us to discuss.... -Chris Miller and Phil Lord fired from Han Solo stand alone film -Did people even want a Han Solo film? -Lord and Miller making Han Solo too wacky -Kevin Rubio creator of the iconic Troops fan film & writer for The Clone Wars cartoon explains why Lucasfilm would fire the directors so late in the filming process -Alden Ehrenreich's concern ...
Jun 24, 2017•1 hr 3 min
On this episode we tackle... - What classic aliens do you want and not want in upcoming films? - Is the criticism for the lack of classic aliens warranted? - Is a Han Solo trilogy a forgone conclusion? What could possibly derail the film? - Which Original Trilogy film had the most on screen deaths? We try to count. - Which Star Wars character would you most like to fight? And much more! FULL 35 MIN EPISODE AVAILABLE FOR STEELE WARS CONTENT CLUB MEMBERS ON PATREON! Enjoy all our bonus shows and f...
Jun 24, 2017•12 min
Fresh off the set of The Last Jedi, Mike reveals how Nien Nunb got the copilots chair in Return Of The Jedi, witnessing Yoda's death & tales from the recent ILM Star Wars 40th crew reunion. Plus how stalking Jim Henson as a teenager led to his big break and so much more! Find out about Mike's Secrets Of Pupperty! This episode is brought to you by Geek Fuel. Geekfuel offers a mystery box each month featuring an exclusive t-shirt, a full downloadable game, and a total of 5-7 geeky items at a v...
Jun 22, 2017•1 hr 30 min
