Episode 64 - Fire! On this episode… Brittani and Emily are recording this episode on Halloween! Hangovers, Halloween actives, Christmas music, and LEGO porgs are discussed. The Boba Fett movie is dead. Also, theft was reported on The Mandalorian Set. Episode 4 of Star Wars Resistance is reviewed. Jim sends in a F/M/K. Sam sends in a voicemail about Finn. If you have any questions or comments you’d like us to read on the show you can email us at cantobightpod@gmail.com. You can also send us audio...
Nov 02, 2018•1 hr 3 min
In this episode.... Get your flu shots. Also, watch the Haunting of Hill House on Netflix. Good actors you hate. George made a visit to the set of The Mandalorian. Harry Potter for some reason. The Falcon is taking shape at Galaxy’s Edge. The Kessel Toy Run is once again taking donations for kids in the hospital over the holidays. Check it out @thekesseltoyrun! Resistance Episode 4 happened. We wanted to punch people a lot. Monthly Mendo Movies checks out 2001’s Indie Australian drama “Mullet”. ...
Oct 26, 2018•1 hr 22 min
Episode 62 - A Great Australian Podcast On this episode… Large department stores in Times Square are discussed. What would Brittani and Emily put on their wedding registries? Emily and Brittani discuss Chuck Wendig, who was recently fired from Marvel comics. The Canto Bight Dispatch is apparently a Great Australian Podcast. Jon Favreau’s Mandalorian Instagram posts are discussed. Episode 3 of Star Wars: Resistance is discussed. Emily also watched The Clone Wars. She forgot it was coming back. Em...
Oct 19, 2018•1 hr 13 min
Episode 61 - “What’s a Tamagotchi?” This week on the CBD... Emily went to New York Comic Con. She is very tired and sore still. Brittani keeps making Emily feel old. There is some sort of porg-releated...thing... We finally have some information on the live action TV show. We are excited about the director lineup, but really want some casting news. We watched the pilot of Star Wars Resistance. Spoiler warnings in place. An email from Raabiah brings about more discussion on The Mandalorian. Merch...
Oct 12, 2018•1 hr 18 min
Episode 60 - “I Think Chewbacca Believes in True Love” On this episode… Horror movies are discussed. September ends with the news that Kathleen Kennedy will be president of Lucasfilm for another three years. The Rachel Butera controversy is discussed. Should she still be voicing General Leia in Star Wars Resistance? Nope. No. No thank you. Jon Favreau’s live action Star Wars TV show is filming soon. What will this show be about? Emily started season six of The Clone Wars. Top 3 possible gold-dig...
Oct 05, 2018•58 min
This week…. Brittani makes enemies at a Beach Boys concert. Emily saw Nic Cage kill a bunch of people and had the worst cocktail ever made. Breakfast food. Bob Iger takes the blame for Solo’s “failure”, but what exactly does a slow-down mean? Are streaming mini-series the way to go? There’s a life-size Lego porg set and we both really want it. Ethan Hawke thinks he’d be a good Wookiee. In Monthly Mendo Movies, we check out the new Netflix Original “The Land of Steady Habits” THERE ARE SOME SPOIL...
Sep 28, 2018•1 hr 23 min
On this episode… Emily went to a meet-up in New York! Brittani’s voice is back for now. We got more information about Star Wars Resistance. Brittani also briefly reviews the Solo deleted scenes and documentary (16:00 - 22:00) Jon Kasdan released 53 Solo “Factoids” Emily and Brittani have some thoughts about this. Emily watched the Clone Wars. Emails from Brittany with a y, Turbo, and Raabiah If you have any questions or comments you’d like us to read on the show you can email us at cantobightpod...
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 21 min
On this episode… Adventures in drinking. Emily is excited that her Doctor is going to be in Episode IX. We take a closer look at Resistance and the show & character descriptions. Brittani likes Bucket. Also Dave Filloni’s fashion coices. You will be able to buy your very own overpriced Star Wars-related alcohol at Galaxy’s Edge. Emily only watched one episode of The Clone Wars and she really just can’t be bothered. September’s Monthly Mendo Movie will be the Netflix Original “The Land of Ste...
Sep 07, 2018•57 min
On this episode… We have a special guest! Jessie McGariity joins us this week on CBD! Brunch activities are discussed. Jessie gives us the scoop on how to make a tasty grilled cheese sandwich (not from the toaster). How did Jessie get into Star Wars? The infamous Chili’s experience is also mentioned. We discuss the article Kelly Marie Tran wrote for the New York Times. Dominic Monaghan will be in Episode 9! Brittani has never seen Lost. Star Wars Icons: Han Solo is coming on November 13th! Emily...
Aug 31, 2018•1 hr 32 min
This week on The Canto Bight Dispatch… There is finally Resistance news! We’ve got a premiere date and a trailer. We share our reactions and our reservations about the aim of the show. We still love BB-8. Thinking over some of our issues with Solo a couple months on. We disagree on how well the CG in TPM holds up. Emily suffered through a carnival and younglings on The Clone Wars. Obi Wan is an idiot again some more. Thank god for Hondo. After a month off, Monthly Mendo Movies is back with 2015’...
Aug 24, 2018•1 hr 24 min
Canto Bitch #1, Dom Legaspi" wrote us a song. We liked it so much we thought it deserved it's own upload. Lyrics below: Listen up y’all cuz this is it Fuck all the rest, be a Canto Bitch Brittani the Ging and Emily Lind Bet on these two to show, place and win These are the girls you’ve been looking for Unique takes on Star Wars and more Listen every week for laughs and fun Take it from me, Canto Bitch #1 E F Lind and Canto Britt They got the goods and I just can’t quit So how do you become a bit...
Aug 19, 2018•1 min
Episode 54 - Three Porgs on an Island On this episode… Mandalore rumors! Emily and Brittani discuss how they feel about the rumors surrounding Jon Favreau’s live action Star Wars series. Emily watched The Clone Wars! She liked some of the Jedi children. Canto Bitch #1 sent us some voicemail. A porg scenario is introduced. Next week’s Monthly Mendo Movie will be Slow West. If you have any questions or comments you’d like us to read on the show you can email us at cantobightpod@gmail.com. You can ...
Aug 17, 2018•49 min
In this episode… Brittani has a new porg. Meeting Star Wars internet friends in person. Don’t wear flip flops in NYC. Candy is discussed. There are so new details on the Padme novel. On (not) buying Solo: A Star Wars Story Richard E. Grant is adorable and I will fight anyone who says otherwise. Would you want to be in a Star Wars movie? Even more candy discussion. And other food too. Look, this podcast is mostly food this week. Emily watched The Clone Wars and has some problems with the applicat...
Aug 10, 2018•58 min
On this episode… Brittani had to kill a spider. Emily hates birds. Star Wars Episode 9 is officially filming! A casting announcement was also made. Carrie Fisher will be in Episode 9 by using unreleased footage. We share our thoughts about this news. Galaxy’s Edge news! Emily watched the Clone Wars and read the newest Vader comic. Brittani watched Crash (1996) Email! Willis is wondering when Maul will appear in Star Wars Resistance If you have any questions or comments you’d like us to read on t...
Aug 03, 2018•1 hr 14 min
In this episode… Emily’s dad still listens to the podcast sometimes, which is vaguely terrifying. Brittani hung out with people during San Diego Comic Con. Speaking of...lots of things happened. We talk about The Clones Wars coming back and what it might look like in terms of storytelling. We wonder about the lack of anything Resistance related. Then we get into all the publishing news. There’s lots of it. Also: Emily started Season 5 of The Clones Wars. And there’s a F/M/K from Jessie and email...
Jul 27, 2018•1 hr 23 min
Episode 50 - 50 Caped Porgs On this episode… Episode 50 excitement is here! Brittani and Emily discuss the impact of the Clone Wars. Emily gives a review of the series after watching the season 4 finale. Emails are read. Top 3’s and F/M/K’s are discussed. We even got some poetry! Thank you everyone who has supported us throughout this journey. Thank you for every email, retweet, and review on iTunes. We love you all. If you have any questions or comments you’d like us to read on the show you can...
Jul 20, 2018•2 hr 3 min
In this episode… We talk about who we want Keri Russell to be playing (anyone but Rey’s mom). What Lando might be up to. Ahmed Best and the consequences of bad fan behavior. Schrodinger's Fett. Emily watched The Clone Wars. There were zombies. And a very sad fact about Cad Bane is revealed. An Obi-filled f/m/k from Catherine and an email from Willis. Holy crap, next week is episode 50! Merch is available at teepublic.com/user/eflind If you have questions or comments you’d like us to read on the ...
Jul 13, 2018•1 hr 11 min
On this episode… Emily got a special package in the mail. Brittani also got a new porg. Filming locations revealed for Episode 9! We discuss our early thoughts and theories for Episode 9. Emily watched the Clone Wars! Obi-Wan fakes his death and goes undercover. Most importantly, Cad Bane makes an appearance. Cad Bane and his hat are important characters in this arc. Catherine sends us a mendo-ful voicemail If you have any questions or comments you’d like us to read on the show you can email us ...
Jul 06, 2018•58 min
In this episode.... An update from Porgland Announcements about the unannouncment of things that were never announced announce and then the unannoucement of that announcements. Should there be some form Carrie in IX? Remake The Canto Bight Dispatch! Everyone should watch Queer Eye on Netflix because we need nice things in our lives. Monthy Mendo Movies in checks in with 2016’s well-done, but emotionally harrowing UNA A “Director Daddies” edition of F/M/K An email from listener Andy. We are comin...
Jun 29, 2018•1 hr 29 min
On this episode… We have a guest!! Rebecca (@rebeccaohanlon) is here to talk some Star Wars…except there’s no Star Wars news. Tangent galore! Food talk, intense makeup discussions, and more! Listener emails from Canto Bitch #1 (Dom), Willis, Turbo, and Rustin. Next week’s Monthly Mendo Movie will be “Una”. If you have any questions or comments you’d like us to read on the show you can email us at cantobightpod@gmail.com. You can also send us audio files! And send us possible Top 3 topics so we c...
Jun 22, 2018•1 hr 48 min
In this episode... Emily is sick. That’s why she sounds weird. We have merch! Check it out at teepublic.com/user/eflind Big thanks to Luke Cruser for doing the art. Check out his podcasts The Bad Motivators and Fairly Critical. We have tickets to Celebration Chicago! They are selling out! Which is wild. We are very excited and hope to meet a lot of you there. There is video game news. A bunch of TCW-era stuff will be added to Battlefront II and a new single player game set post ROTS will be comi...
Jun 15, 2018•1 hr 40 min
Episode 44 - Back to the Sarlacc Pit! On this episode… There might be a Boba Fett film. Brittani and Emily share their concerns over the project. New Forces of Destiny episode starring Qi’ra, Honda, andl IG-88. Galaxy’s Edge News! Release dates in Disney world and Disneyland were announced. Emily watched the Clone Wars! Willis sends in a F/M/K suggestion. Andy sends in an email asking our choices for a crew. If you have any questions or comments you’d like us to read on the show you can email us...
Jun 08, 2018•45 min
On this episode... It’s all Solo all the time. Except for when we talk about food. We have very different opinions of this movie but still manage to talk about it like adults. Funny that. Plus reader emails from Rebecca and King Tom. If you have questions or comments you’d like us to read on the show you can email us at cantobightpod@gmail.com. You can also send audio files. And send us possible Top 3 topics so we can continue to rank anything and everything. Or send us F*ck/Marry/Kill suggestio...
Jun 01, 2018•1 hr 30 min
Episode 42 - Animal Facts On this episode… We saw Deadpool 2. We love Cable. (no spoilers, of course) Brittani and Emily discuss the hype for Solo. It has been announced that Star Wars Celebration will be in Chicago!! We then go into an Aquarium tangent. Top 3 lines in Star Wars are discussed. Jim sends in an email sharing his SWCC excitement. If you have any questions or comments you’d like us to read on the show you can email us at cantobightpod@gmail.com. You can also send us audio files! And...
May 22, 2018•1 hr 20 min
On this episode… Brittani was on episode 92 of The Sith List. Go check it out. The Solo Premiere. Lots of people were there. Harrison Ford was not. Trying to avoid Solo spoilers. Maybe there will be a Obi Wan movie. Who knows. Favreau drops some details on his upcoming live action TV show. We’d like some alien main characters, please. Ice cream for some reason. Emily watched Clone Wars. Monthly Mendo Movies covers 2015’s gambling drama Mississippi Grind. It’s a decent watch and you should check ...
May 18, 2018•1 hr 26 min
Episode 40 - “Does Chewbacca Eat People?” On this episode… Brittani got the scoop on Galaxy’s Edge after attending Disneyland’s After Dark event. More episodes of Forces of Destiny premiered. We get more Ewoks, prequel characters and most importantly PORGS. Emily watched the Clone Wars. We get a F/M/K recommendation from Dom and emails from Jim and Willis Monthly Mendo Movies is returning next week with Mississippi Grind! If you have any questions or comments you’d like us to read on the show yo...
May 11, 2018•1 hr 10 min
On this episode…. Brittani has seen Infinity War (no spoilers). A Thanos discussion happens. Jurassic World is briefly discussed. May the 4th Be With You. We hope you’ve gotten Solo tickets and that Celebration 2019 has been announced. Brittani faces a porg conundrum. Star Wars Resistance is coming this Fall. We talk about what we want to see and what we think we’ll see. A new Solo featurette. Top 3 actors we’d like to see in Star Wars. A very random f/m/k Emails from Jesse, Turbo, Rabbiah and K...
May 04, 2018•1 hr 38 min
On this episode of Canto Bight Dispatch… Emily has a HOT (toys) story! We have an update on last week’s Thrown question. Victoria Mahoney will be the second unit director of Episode 9. Very exciting! New Solo posters! What’s going on with Chewbacca’s character posters? New Solo TV spots! Solo tickets! Brittani named one of her nameless porgs. Ron Howard is done with post production. Is Alden Ehrenreich really signed on for 3 movies? Emily watched the Clone Wars. Jar Jar + General Grievous = an i...
Apr 27, 2018•1 hr 49 min
On this episode of The Canto Bight Dispatch…. Emily found a whole lotta nothing for Force Friday/Wookiee Weekend. Ewoks are being added to Battlefront II and we want to kill some Stormtroopers. Solo has a runtime. There’s a new Solo TV spot. (23:30- 34:30 if you are avoiding spoilers of any kind) A MCU digression. Monthly Mendo Movies returns with coming of age drama “The Year My Voice Broke”, which we both enjoyed. Emily started season 4 of The Clone Wars. Shark people are stupid. Andy asks us ...
Apr 20, 2018•1 hr 52 min
Episode 36 - Lando, Wine, and Mendo On this episode of Canto Bight Dispatch… Brittani and Emily review the newest Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer. (5:30 - 1:01:24) Emily watched the final two episodes of Season 3 of the Clone Wars. (1:03:15 - 1:09:00) Our Top 3 this week is from John, asking about the best on screen chemistry. (1:09:05 - 1:14:45) Emails! Jim is wondering what would happen if Kylo Ren had a female apprentice. Catherine wants to know about our favorite Star Wars facts or trivia. A...
Apr 13, 2018•1 hr 47 min
