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Jammed Transmissions: A Star Wars Podcast

Jammed Transmissions: A Star Wars Podcast
Star Wars
Skeleton Crew
Andor
The Force Awakens
The Glass Abyss
Mace Windu
Pirates
Anakin Skywalker
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Reign Of the Empire: the Mask Of Fear
Mandalorian
Darth Maul
The Mandalorian
The High Republic
Jedi
Tales Of the Jedi
Darth Vader
Tempest Breaker
Sci-Fi
Disney

Jammed Transmissions: A Star Wars Podcast

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Episode 189 is live!

From NYCC to the Super Bowl (?), there's a lot to discuss.

New book announcements, John Boyega, Taika's movie and some real talk at the end.

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Star Wars: Star Pilots from author Dr Chris Kempshall offers a fascinating look at the life of some of the most revered and maybe lesser known pilots of the galaxy. Here are my thoughts on the book.

Star Pilots is available in the UK on Oct 1st in ... more

HIDING FROM THE DARK from Kiersten White is a new middle grade horror novel about a young girl named Bia trying to find her mother and learning how to hold on to hope.

Here are my mainly spoiler free thoughts on the book.

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Episode 188 is live!

I'm joined by Madeleine Roux, author of the excellent Star Wars: Legacy! We're talking about her writing journey, Star Wars little guys, and the line that changed a bit of my perspective on The Rise of Skywalker.

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Recent Guests

Madeleine Roux
Author of Star Wars: Legacy
Lucasfilm Press / Star Wars publishing
Episode: Episode CLXXXVIII - Exploring Legacy w/ Madeleine Roux
Phil Szostak
Author of The Art of Andor; Lucasfilm Publishing veteran
Lucasfilm
Episode: Episode CLXXXVII - Sagrona Team-up: Phil Szostak Edition: The Art of Andor
Alden Diaz
Host of Ahch-To Radio; frequent guest on Jammed Transmissions
Ahch-To Radio
Episode: Episode CLXXXI - The Legacy of Perspective w/ Alden Diaz
Gus Gustavo
Guest from Triad of the Force
Triad of the Force
Episode: Episode CLXXX- The Mandalorian and Grogu Review w/ Triad of the Force
Mike Chen
Star Wars author
Star Wars publishing (Del Rey/Random House Worlds)
Episode: Episode CLXIX - Low Red Moon: The Mike Chen Interview
King Tom Chansky
Guest, frequent Star Wars commentator, member of The Sith List
The Sith List
Episode: Episode CLXVI - 2025 Publishing Recap w/ King Tom
Shawn Hoffman
Friend and guest on the episode, co-host in dialogue
Episode: Ep CLIX - Hot Jork Summer w/Shawn Hoffman
Dr. Chris Kempshall
Historian and author of Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire
King's College London / DK Books (historian)
Episode: Episode CLVIII - Our Moment Of Triumph w/ Dr Chris Kempshall
Andy Bell
Co-host of Just Chillin Podcast, passionate Star Wars fan
Just Chillin Podcast
Episode: Remembering Andy

Hosts

Rick Cabain
Host with long-running involvement in Jammed Transmissions: A Star Wars Podcast, often central to show dynamics and analysis.
Shawn Hoffman
Co-host contributing to discussions on Star Wars media, news segments, and cross-media topics.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Enjoyable

    Always enjoy listening to Chris.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    veganman1961
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great show!

    Just found this show and am loving it. Rik brings a great take on Star Wars and has awesome guests. You should listen regularly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    From A Certain Point Askew
    United States2 years ago
  • A must for Star Wars fans

    A great pod for deep dives, critical analysis and also general discussions on all things Star Wars. I love the breakdowns on each episode of the latest streaming series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LivoPig777
    Australia2 years ago
  • Give Rik a listen!

    Rik puts on a good show. He does excellent reviews of the literature of Star Wars as well as presenting his thought on the visual media as well. While I may not always share his, it’s nice to have a different opinion/alternate perspective and I appreciate his honest, from the heart reviews. Truly a good podcaster and worth a listen to gain alternative points of view. Thanks Rik!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LiamLogsdon
    United States3 years ago
  • Honest thoughts on all facets of Star Wars from an OG fan

    Rik's thoughts on the franchise from a galaxy far, far away are thorough, honest, and unfiltered. Whether it's the movies, shows, novels, comics or collecting, Rik brings his unique perspective to the podcast. He's a trustworthy source for intelligent discourse and stays away from the brain-dead hot-take factory that infests too much social media. I cannot recommend Jammed Transmissions enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kyleroussel
    Canada3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Shows that offer diverse topics within Star Wars without losing focus on core lore.
Thoughtful, honest Star Wars analysis with great guests.
Positive community, high production quality, and respectful discourse.
Great depth on books, comics, and TV with engaging host dynamics.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode CLXXXVIII - Exploring Legacy w/ Madeleine Roux
Q: How did you approach capturing Leia's voice and Carrie Fisher's influence in the book?
She describes reading Carrie Fisher's memoirs and using her voice as a guide, while also ensuring Leia's portrayal reflects the character's humor, resilience, and humanity, rather than copying any single source.
Episode CLXIX - Low Red Moon: The Mike Chen Interview
Q: How did your approach to ND5's point of view shape the novel, and why present-first for a droid narrator?
He explains that presenting ND5 in first person allowed readers to experience autonomy and evolving sentience from a non-human perspective, while editorial guidance balanced pace and emotional depth, making ND5 a central conduit for the story's themes.
Episode CLXIX - Low Red Moon: The Mike Chen Interview
Q: What was it like getting confirmation you were writing for Star Wars, and specifically your Palpatine story for The Empire Strikes Back?
Chen recalls feeling overwhelmed but hopeful, notes the editor call and a number of pitches, and explains how Palpatine was a challenging but rewarding choice that allowed him to weave Clone Wars elements and Padme into a pivotal, canon-defining moment.
Episode CLXIX - Low Red Moon: The Mike Chen Interview
Q: When did you first get the bug to start putting pen to paper or keyboard to page?
Mike Chen describes starting around eight years old, drawing his own comic strips and finding later how that early impulse evolved into writing fiction, with a strong emphasis on character moments and how people react to high-stakes events.
Episode CXLVIII - The Glass Abyss w/ Steven Barnes
Q: Do you think you would have written Mace this way had you written this book 20 years ago?
No, I think I am a little more, I'm more self-confident now.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

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4. Gus Gustavo
5. Mike Chen
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