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Ion Cannon Podcast
Star Wars
The Bad Batch
The Acolyte
Skeleton Crew
Clone Wars
Jedi
Andor
The Mandalorian
Mandalorian
Omega
Asajj Ventress
Maul: Shadow Lord
Cad Bane
Dark Side
Mother Anisea
Crosshair
Star Wars Outlaws
Disney
Empire
Ahsoka

Your source for entertainment reviews from a galaxy far, far away.

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Latest Episodes

Now that you've had a chance to see the film in theaters, join Tom, Stephen, and William for their full review of The Mandalorian and Grogu!

Synopsis: The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the ... more

Join Stephen and William (fresh out of the theater) for a spoiler-free review of The Mandalorian and Grogu, the first Star Wars theatrical release in six years and the long-awaited continuation of the hit Disney+ series! And stay tuned for our full s... more

Join Tom, Stephen, and William as they look back on Season 1 of Maul - Shadow Lord.

Synopsis: Maul – Shadow Lord picks up after the events of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, for a pulpy adventure that finds Maul plotting to rebuild his criminal syndicate... more

Join Tom, Stephen, and William, along with good friend of the show ⁠⁠Matt Rushing⁠⁠ from Aggressive Negotiations and the 602Club, as they review the phenomenal Season 1 finale of Maul - Shadow Lord, Chapters 9 and 10, "Strange Allies" and "The Dark L... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Rushing
Guest, host of The 602 Club and Aggressive Negotiations
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Episode: Maul – Shadow Lord Chapter 9-10 "Strange Allies" and "The Dark Lord" — Ion Cannon #488
Bruce Dunn
Former producer of the Star Wars Report; current friend of Ion Cannon Podcast
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Episode: Maul – Shadow Lord Chapter 5-6 "Inquisition" and "Night of the Hunted" — Ion Cannon #486
Sam Witwer
Actor voicing Maul (interviewee)
Star Wars animation projects
Episode: Maul – Shadow Lord Interview — Ion Cannon #483
Gideon Adlon
Actor portraying Devon Izara
Star Wars animation projects
Episode: Maul – Shadow Lord Interview — Ion Cannon #483
Sean Keane
A returning guest and Star Wars enthusiast
Episode: Star Wars Outlaws — Ion Cannon #443

Hosts

Stephen
One of the Ion Cannon Podcast hosts with long-running involvement across episodes.
Tom
Co-host and regular contributor across many episodes.
William
Co-host with frequent participation in episode discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Entertaining and Insightful!

    This is a fun podcast to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IPhoneFunTimes
    United States8 years ago
  • Awesome

    An essential podcast for any Star Wars fan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dontcarebare
    United States9 years ago
  • Exceptional Star Wars fan podcast

    Tom, Stephen and William's passion and knowledge of Star Wars is clear in every episode. They also manage to balance in-depth analysis and fun banter, making listeners feel closer to the conversation.

    Their coverage of Rebels in particular deserves praise; they notice every detail and share plenty of background/behind the scenes facts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheSensationalSean
    Ireland10 years ago
  • Great Rebels Companion

    A great companion show to Star Wars Rebels! Always love listening after watching the TV episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drmorroco
    United States11 years ago
  • Addicting commentary

    Keep up the great work! No episode of SWTCW is complete for me until I here your commentary! Your show is that much fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr-Midnite-7
    United States13 years ago

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- Fans appreciate the roundtable format and knowledge depth.
- Hosts balance deep lore with engaging banter.
- Consistently insightful and well-informed discussions.
- Some listeners praise production quality and topic breadth.
- Strong, credible opinions and passion for Star Wars lore.

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Maul – Shadow Lord Chapter 5-6 "Inquisition" and "Night of the Hunted" — Ion Cannon #486
Q: What makes the Empire's arrival feel so transformative for the story?
The Empire's arrival shifts the show from a policing/crime-focused setup to a full-blown occupation, introducing new stakes, interrogations, and the threat of imperial control that cascades through the protagonists' choices and loyalties.
Skeleton Crew 104-105 “Can’t Say I Remember No At Attin” and “You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates” — Ion Cannon #447
Q: What secrets are hidden in the pirate lair?
The dominant secret revealed is that At Attin and other planets were not just treasure locations but were actually mints printing Republic credits.
Skeleton Crew 106 “Zero Friends Again” — Ion Cannon #448
Q: How did the episode handle character development?
The growth of KB and the dynamics among the kids were well executed, showing how they realized the importance of supporting each other.
Skeleton Crew 106 “Zero Friends Again” — Ion Cannon #448
Q: What did you think of Jod's situation with the pirates?
It's entertaining, but I'm surprised the crew trusts him again since he has a pattern of manipulation.
The Bad Batch 312 “Juggernaut” — Ion Cannon #427
Q: What would you rate Juggernaut?
I’d rate it a 9 out of 10 for its great action and storytelling, and the return of Significance of Rampart.

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What is Ion Cannon about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show provides in-depth Star Wars entertainment analysis through a roundtable format led by three consistent hosts. Episodes frequently cover new trailers, series, and films—from animated era deep dives to live-action lore—and balance fan excitement with pointed critiques. The hosts bring Tetris-like plotting of lore across Clone Wars, Rebels, Andor, and beyond, often highlighting animation style, storytelling depth, and franchise connections. It stands out for its coherent long-form discussions, enthusiasm for underexplored corners of the universe, and a willingness to critique as well as celebrate new developments. Potential listeners who crave thoughtful, lore-forward reviews and lively host banter should find it particularly engagin... more

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