Bob Iger laid out a general plan for the future of intellectual property movies, and doing things that they know work seems to be the focus. What does that look like for Star Wars? Is Episode X an inevitability for the 50th anniversary in 2027? We think it might be. We also discuss the new Forbes article detailing the budget of The Acolyte topping out at $230 million during post-production. That and more including your questions and your picks for Din Darin’s social media burner account handle! ...
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Donald Glover wants to bring the fun back to Star Wars with his LANDO movie! We discuss that, look at newly released shots from Skeleton Crew, give our picks to score the Rey Skywalker movie, and answer your Star Wars questions! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred podcast platform and join our Patreon for additional videos, streams, and more at patreon.com/trbpodcasts.
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Spoiler review of LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy! Mark Hamill had us laughing out loud a minute into this series. All four episodes are now on Disney Plus, fun for the whole family! Thank you to Disney and Lucasfilm for giving us a chance to watch this in advance.
Sep 13, 2024•32 min
We pay tribute to James Earl Jones and his impact on Star Wars. We also discuss Ewan McGregor’s continued push and hope for a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi, whether Ian McDiarmid will play Palpatine again, and share your stories of the first time you saw a Star Wars movie in theaters! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform and join our Patreon for additional videos, streams, an...
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 17 min
That’s right. Han Solo was a nightmare for Darth Vader! We’ll have fun discussing all the reasons why, most caused by the evolution of George Lucas’s storytelling after the first movie. Plus, the latest Star Wars news including Sabine actress Natasha Liu Bordizzo giving a big update on Ahsoka season 2, your submitted questions, and more! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform and...
Sep 06, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Ghostbusters, Alien, Avatar, and now STAR WARS? Screen legend Sigourney Weaver confirms the rumors that she is in The Mandalorian and Grogu! Plus, the surprising report that Lucasfilm is actively developing more unannounced Disney Plus series, and we touch on the hate Star Wars actors have received online, which has no place in fandoms, or society. We also tackle some tough questions in our segment Will of the Force, like will The Mandalorian and Grogu have the Star Wars main title and opening c...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min
We discuss the fallout of The Acolyte’s cancellation and gauge the future of live-action Star Wars, which seems to be on the big screen. And while The Acolyte is not continuing, we don’t believe that is the last we’ve seen of Manny Jacinto in Star Wars. We also bring back our segment Will of the Force! Will Leia appear in the Mandalorian and Grogu movie?! What do you think? Plus your #AskTheResistance questions and more! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Sta...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Join us as we give our thoughts on the STAR WARS presentation at D23 including the SKELETON CREW trailer! We’ll also speculate on the future of Star Wars movies and whether Pedro Pascal will be on the promo-tour for THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU! Plus we kick off the show with a clip of our brief chat with Dee Bradley Baker about his animated voice influences as a kid and how they shaped his approach to Young Jedi Adventures! And...of course, last but absolutely not least, YOUR #AskTheResistance que...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Let’s talk about that first look at Skeleton Crew! From the shots of the show to the interview with star Jude Law, to our appreciation for Phil Tippett and creature effects wizards! We also give our predictions for Star Wars at D23. What a perfect time to announce the Shawn Levy movie after the overall success of Deadpool and Wolverine! Plus your #ResistanceTransmissions tweets, and more! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subsc...
Aug 01, 2024•1 hr 17 min
It is time for The State of Star Wars: Summer 2024! Join us for our quarterly discussion on the state of our favorite movie franchise! We also dig into some of the latest news as The Mandalorian and Grogu starts filming, plus your #AskTheResistance questions, and more! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform and join our Patreon for additional videos, streams, and more at patreon....
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 22 min
The Acolyte Episode 8 - Season Finale - Spoiler Review! We are joined by Jake Berlin of The Whiskey Jedi to talk all about this episode. Darth Plagueis in live action! Will there be a season 2? Or will these open ended stories continue elsewhere? Let’s talk about it! We also rate the episodes on a scale of 0 to 10 “Kelnaccas” and reveal the final number in the SITH CODE mystery giveaway contest! PLEASE NOTE: I (John) forgot to reveal the last number until a few minutes later, but to help you out...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 35 min
The Acolyte Episode 7 “Choice” Spoiler Review! We are joined by Will Diamond of Will of the Force! We somehow have more questions and more theories, while processing everything that happened! Is Sol just a bad Jedi? Why was Torbin so ambitious to get home? Are we still eyeing Indara as a secret Sith? Ultimately, how will they “land the plane” in the finale next week? Let’s talk about it! We also rate the episodes on a scale of 0 to 10 “Kelnaccas” and reveal the next number in the SITH CODE myste...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 31 min
The Acolyte Episode 6 “Teach/Corrupt” Spoiler Review! We are joined by Candace from Geeky Waffle! Is Osha really heading to the dark side? Is there romance brewing or is it all in the quest for power? Is Sol broken? We discuss all that and more! We also rate the episodes on a scale of 0 to 10 “Kelnaccas”, reveal the next number in the SITH CODE mystery giveaway contest! Plus your comments and questions! Thank you for listening to AcoNight: The Acolyte Star Wars Aftershow by The Resistance Broadc...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 24 min
The Acolyte Episode 5 “Night” Spoiler Review! We are joined by Kevin from Toying Around and the Boba Squadron Podcast! Is Qimir’s past connected to the witches on Brendok? Why does everything seem so personal to him? We discuss that and more including all the deaths and epic lightsaber battles! We also rate the episodes on a scale of 0 to 10 “Kelnaccas”, reveal the next number in the SITH CODE mystery giveaway contest! Plus your comments and much more! Thank you for listening to AcoNight: The Ac...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 32 min
The Acolyte Episode 4 “Day” Spoiler Review! We are joined by Mac and Alex from Children of the Watch! We let the theories fly and it gets BANANAS! Is Indara the Sith?! We have evidence, listen and let us know what you think! We also rate the episodes on a scale of 0 to 10 “Kelnaccas”, reveal the next number in the SITH CODE mystery giveaway contest! Plus your comments and much more! Thank you for listening to AcoNight: The Acolyte Star Wars Aftershow by The Resistance Broadcast! Be sure to liste...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 39 min
The Acolyte Episode 3 “Destiny” Spoiler Review! We are joined by Laura Kelly, co-host of the Force Toast Podcast and The Jedi Way! We talk all about The Acolyte Episode 3, including our favorite moments, speculation on what’s to come, things that we found odd, and even the show’s production. We also rate the episodes on a scale of 0 to 10 “Kelnaccas”, reveal the next number in the SITH CODE mystery giveaway contest! Plus your comments and much more! Thank you for listening to AcoNight: The Acoly...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 24 min
Welcome to AcoNight: The Acolyte Aftershow, the Star Wars show all about THE ACOLYTE! This podcast episode covers episodes 1 & 2 of the series, “Lost/Found” and “Revenge/Justice.” We dive into the Leslye Headland directed premiere episodes and might have hit the nail on the head with some theories! Maybe? Listen and let us know what you think. We did some serious detective work and analysis. Lacey believes Qimir might be the masked Sith Lord, and John did some legit dialogue and speech pattern a...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Time to take our last shots before the new Star Wars series, The Acolyte, debuts next week. What is going to happen? Are they twins? Will the series debut Plagueis in live-action?! John takes his shot at the Sith strategy against the Jedi, is possession at play? Lacey has some thoughts about Indara, including her possible death! We also feature your submitted predictions, talk the latest Star Wars news, and more! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars p...
May 31, 2024•1 hr 37 min
The Acolyte is just 10 days away and we’re even deeper into speculation and theories. We have connected a lot of dots based on the new TV spots, clips, and interviews. Is it TWINS? Is it possession? Have we unlocked the secret? Listen and find out! That and more, including Will of the Force and your questions! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform and join our Patreon for additi...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Our theories for The Acolyte are heating up! We discuss the brand new behind-the-scenes video, TV spot, and character posters for The Acolyte, and then revisit an older interview with Leslye Headland to connect some dots. Are we onto something? That and more, including Will of the Force, your questions, and a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to George Lucas! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platf...
May 17, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Star Wars The Acolyte is less than four weeks away and with the new trailer out PLUS the scene shown after The Phantom Menace in theaters, we have a lot to speculate on, and speculate we shall! So grab your tin foils hats and join the fun as we head to Speculation Nation! We also talk Tales of the Empire, take your Star Wars questions in Ask The Resistance, and more! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show ...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 39 min
May the Fourth is upon us and we’re diving into all the Star Wars news including speculating on what footage from The Acolyte we’ll see this weekend. We also give our closing thoughts on The Bad Batch, feature your Acolyte predictions and more! Happy Star Wars day everyone! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform and join our Patreon for additional videos, streams, and more at pat...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 16 min
What is the best movie TITLE from each Star Wars trilogy? We make tough choices with that and other topics in our segment One With The Force. We also dive into the latest Star Wars news, give our thoughts on the new Bad Batch episode, answer your questions, and more! Be sure to also follow our new podcast Nerdy & Nice on all social media apps at NerdyAndNicePod and look out for its debut episode on its own feed May 6. The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star W...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 25 min
Plenty of STAR WARS on this episode but first, an announcement! A new era of TRB begins as we announce our plans for the future of the podcast and reveal our new pop culture podcast Nerdy & Nice, which will debut Monday, May 6 on its own feed. On to Star Wars news we go, as we dive into the latest happenings around a galaxy far, far away, including Tony Gilroy claiming Andor season 2 is the most important work of his career, the latest on The Acolyte, and our thoughts on the latest episode of Th...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min
It is the 700th episode of TRB and while we celebrate our journey to this point, it is very bittersweet as it also marks James Baney's last episode with the podcast. Thank you, James, for everything you've done to help make TRB what it is today. May the Force be with you, forever! This is a loaded episode, a lot of it spent looking back on 700 episodes of the podcast, but we also talk plenty of Star Wars topics, like whether Huyang will build the very first lightsaber? You'll laugh, you'll cry, ...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Star Wars Outlaws takes us open-world into the galaxy through crime, we give our thoughts on the new story trailer for the game and check in on the latest from The Acolyte. That and more Star Wars talk, like our takes on the new episode of The Bad Batch, and your Star Wars questions in our segment Ask the Resistance! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform and join our Patreon for...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Join us as we discuss whether Star Wars is moving away from trilogies with their future slate of movies. We also discuss other topics in our segment Will of the Force like, will we see dark side Force-lightning used in The Acolyte season 1? That and more, including a big announcement. The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform and join our Patreon for additional videos, streams, and ...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The dark side is taking over this Summer! We dive into the latest interviews and images from The Acolyte and the trailer for Tales of the Empire. That and more Star Wars talk, including our thoughts on the last three episodes of The Bad Batch, plus your Star Wars questions in our segment Ask the Resistance! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform and join our Patreon for additiona...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min
If Yoda appears in The Acolyte, we speculate on how big of a role he will have. Will Yoda be aware of the rising darkness and hide it? Will he have more of a brief cameo? And will he be puppet, CG, both? That and more Star Wars talk, including wondering if the ancient Sith world of Moraband will be visited in The Acolyte. The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podcast and join us! Subscribe free to the show on your preferred platform and join our Patreo...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 8 min
We really head into the heart of Speculation Nation on this one as we dive deep into The Acolyte trailer, characters, imagery, and Leslye Headland’s accompanying interviews on the upcoming Star Wars series. We also talk about Star Wars Celebration Japan, the return of Star Wars classics to theaters, The Bad Batch’s latest episode, and more, including your Star Wars questions in our segment Ask the Resistance! The Resistance base is open to all, so please spread the word about our Star Wars podca...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 36 min
