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Andorks: A Star Wars "Andor" Podcast

Rusteen Honardoost & Alex Wolinetz
Andor
Star Wars
Cassian Andor
Rebellion
Empire
Cyril Karn
Luthen
Character Relationships
Emotional Consequences
The Empire
Primor
Love Triangle
Star Wars: Andor
Imperial Security Bureau
Luthen Rael
ICE
The Last Jedi
Darth Maul
Palestine
Resistance

ANDORKS is a weekly Star Wars: Andor podcast where cohosts Rusteen Honardoost and Alex Wolinetz break down the critically acclaimed Disney+ series Andor seven minutes at a time. As writers and political organizers, they dive deep into the show's themes of rebellion, resistance, and empire.

Each episode explores what the show has to say about our past, present and future, and how it fits into the b... more

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Latest Episodes

We've waited months to get to talk about everyone's favorite radical revolutionary Che Guevara, I mean-- SAW GERRERA!

Yes, ahead of Saw's triumphant debut on "Andor" in Part 6 of "Narkina 5," we're taking a detour to explore the animated adventures ... more

We have lots of questions about the logistics of the prison barracks on Narkina 5. That's why we're glad to welcome our special guest, a journalist who has covered law enforcement courts and prisons at the Los Angeles Daily News and The OC Register, ... more

Plop that eel into your effervescent glass of Chandrilan Squig and sit back as we continue our way through ANDOR Season 1, Episode 8, "Narkina 5"! 🪱🥂

We've got friends everywhere, and today we're psyched to be joined by Vulture critic and self pro... more

What a joy, it's Kino Loy!

We're honored to be joined by film critic Siddhant Adlakha to ANDORKS as we continue our way through "Narkina 5" (both the episode and the actual prison)! We talk fascism, radicalism, additional foot talk, a much-needed co... more

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Recent Guests

Roxana Haddaddy
Vulture TV critic
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Episode: Divide and Conquer with Siddhant Adlakha ("Narkina 5" Part 2)
Noah Nelson
Founder, publisher, and host of No Proscenium, the Guide to Everything Immersive
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Episode: Glups on Parade with Noah Nelson ("Narkina 5" Part 1)
Josh Androsky
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Episode: Lawyers, Guns, & Credits with Josh Androsky ("Announcement" Part 6)
Kelsey Goldberg
Writer and creative executive
Episode: Happy Maarva's Day with Kelsey Goldberg ("Announcement" Part 5)
Alexander Billet
Culture writer; author of Shake the City, Experiments in Space and Time, Music and Crisis
LA Review of Books; Jacobin; Shake the City publisher
Episode: Pod Save Coruscant with Alexander Billet ("Announcement" Part 4)
Bill Bria
Film journalist, critic, staff writer at SlashFilm
SlashFilm, DiscussingFilm, That Hashtag Show
Episode: Masterclass with Bill Bria ("Announcement" Part 3)
Mike Van Gorder
Burbank-based organizer and senior housing policy specialist in the State of California
DSA-aligned candidate for Burbank City Council, Countless Thousands (punk band)
Episode: Lazar Wulff with Mike Van Gorder ("Announcement" Part 2)
Joey Clift
Emmy and Peabody nominated comedian, TV writer and Cowlitz tribal member
Author of We've Been Here The Whole Time, A Not-So-Sacred Guide to All Things Native America
Episode: My Pet Porg with Joey Clift ("Announcement" Part 1)
Mark Stay
Author, screenwriter and podcaster
Mark Stay (writer/creator)
Episode: Received Pronunciation with Mark Stay ("The Eye" Part 6)

Hosts

Rusteen Honardoost
Co-host of Andorks, a Star Wars-focused podcast known for political and thematic analysis.
Alex Wolinetz
Co-host of Andorks, actively discussing episodes with a political and narrative focus.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Name those Aliens!

    Hey guys! you guys make my day naming the aliens. It is one of my favorite aspects of your podcast, so please please don’t stop. I love Alex! and my favorite alien of all time is now RippleBee thanks to you guys. In fact, she may be my glubshido — I just need to find the perfect time to think of a backstory for her. From Danita Akingba

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darthsteak
    United States2 months ago
  • Great insight and great humor!

    If you’re looking to start, pick any episode! They’re all good places to hop in

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WarioWatio
    United States2 months ago
  • So good after all

    I love it — they hardly talk about the show at all — mostly just ridiculous tangents about themselves or obscure characters and quoting wookiepedia.

    makes it feel like i’m in a living room with my best friends.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kian L.
    United States2 months ago
  • Not good at all

    They hardly talk about the actual show - mostly just lame tangents about themselves or obscure characters and quoting wookiepedia.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ABKNYC
    United States2 months ago
  • Andor is only the starter.

    Genuinely, this is exactly the kind of podcast I appreciate having around after I’ve talked the ears off of my friends/family about a subject. They dig in deep, connect the subject well to ongoing events, and have some of the most interesting guests I’ve heard. Listening to these dorks talk about it in this much detail is so much fun.

    1907 minutes is really what I’m here to praise. 😇

    I may not listen on Apple Podcasts, but the normal app I use doesn’t have ratings/reviews, and this one deserv... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shelby von Trapp
    United States3 months ago

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Deep-dive analysis ties Star Wars to real-world events and themes.
Guests add broad perspectives without losing depth.
Listeners praise engagement with current events and quality guests.
Co-host dynamic is warm, insightful, and witty.
Episodes balance accessibility with rigorous critique, appealing to both fans and thinkers.

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Building Models with Andrew Overbye ("Aldhani" Part 6)
Q: What was your experience watching Andor and when did you fall in love with it?
Andrew describes initial skepticism about the early episodes, then a turning point as the Aldhani arc developed, with a strong appreciation for the ensemble cast and the show's political depth.
Blue Steel with Jon Callan ("Aldhani" Part 5)
Q: What makes Aldhani's bank robbery arc compelling from a writing perspective?
The panel highlights how the arc balances character dynamics, real-world economic anxieties, and speculative design, showing how the constraints of a heist can reveal deeper insights into leadership and loyalty.
Blue Steel with Jon Callan ("Aldhani" Part 5)
Q: How does Mon Mothma's arc challenge traditional Star Wars storytelling?
The guests discuss Mon as a complex figure whose private sacrifices and ideological evolution reflect a more nuanced political trajectory than typical heroic arcs, blending EU context with on-screen actions.
Blue Steel with Jon Callan ("Aldhani" Part 5)
Q: What drawing connections do you see between Andor's politics and real-world political movements?
Jon describes Andor as a show that uses character-driven storytelling to explore systemic forces, suggesting the series resonates with contemporary discussions about reform, revolution, and power structures without prescribing a single political answer.
Mon Talk with Devin Meenan ("Aldhani" Part 4)
Q: What makes Mon Mothma and Kleya particularly significant in this episode?
The hosts note Mon Mothma's integration into Andor's world (with Genevieve O'Reilly) and Kleya's poised, calculating presence, setting up a future where political leadership and covert operations intersect.

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