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Andorks: A Star Wars Podcast

Rusteen Honardoost & Alex Wolinetz
Andor
Star Wars
Rebellion
Cassian Andor
Cyril Karn
Empire
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

Take off your shoes and get comfortable, because we're kicking off Andor Season 1, Episode 8 "Narkina 5" and, well, we're going to be here for a while. There's nobody we'd rather be trapped in with than this week's special guest, the founder of No Pr... more

This is the way… to a detour!

Welcome to the inaugural ANDORKS: DETOUR, which is part of our new Patreon community! You can learn more about our new Andork Patreon benefits at www.patreon.com/andorkspod, but don’t worry, you’ll still be getting a ne... more

"Party in the city where the heat is on

All night, on the beach 'til the break of dawn

Welcome to Niamos, bienvenidos a Niamos."

Pop open those Peezos and uncork that Revnog, because we (and Cassian) have finally made it space Miami. We couldn't t... more

As we continue our trek through ANDOR episode 7 "The Announcement," we welcome our special guest and friend, Kelsey Goldberg! Kelsey's a writer and creative executive for.... Roddenberry Entertainment?

Wait, that's who produces STAR TREK!

We delve ... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Blechman
Returning guest, co-host with Micah
Podcast friends
Episode: The Mandalorian & Grogu + PATREON ANNOUNCEMENT (Andorks: Detours)
Josh Androsky
Comedian and guest on the episode
Friend of the hosts
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)
Caitlin Durante
Writer, comedian, and co-host of The Bechdel Cast
The Bechdel Cast
Episode: Like Poetry with Caitlin Durante ("The Eye" Part 4)

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 27 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 Statesa month 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 States2 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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#177
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Crushed with Hannah Blechman ("The Eye" Part 5)
Q: How does the panel view the emotional core of Nemec and Skeen's relationship?
They frame it as a central, quietly powerful dynamic that drives the emotional stakes of the arc, highlighting how the fear of loss and care for a teammate can be more consequential than traditional action beats.
Crushed with Hannah Blechman ("The Eye" Part 5)
Q: What drew Hannah to Andor and this episode's angle on the heist?
Hannah discusses her long-time love for Star Wars, her background with the show's community, and how Andor's 'heist arc' resonates emotionally and politically, especially in how it foregrounds characters who aren't the usual heroic leads.
Keldabe Handshake with Rafael Motamayor ("The Eye" Part 2)
Q: Who are your Glup Shittos?
Rusteen and Alex share a pair of pop-culture picks that reveal their playful, personal tastes and help anchor the episode's lighter moments amid heavy political commentary.
My Pet Porg with Joey Clift ("Announcement" Part 1)
Q: What are your thoughts about Andor before you started watching it for this seven-minute segment?
Joey explains he approached Andor with curiosity after hearing many praises and decided to marathon it last minute, appreciating its slow-burn civic drama and political texture.
The Cloud City Wookies with Sam Dykstra ("The Axe Forgets" Part 4)
Q: Sam, what was your feeling about the Aldhani arc so far when you watched the episode?
Sam emphasized that watching the details of planning and the real-world production choices elevated the story, noting how the quiet, methodical buildup makes the payoffs feel earned and adds depth to character motivations.

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4. Alexander Billet
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