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Star Wars Explained

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Star Wars
The Bad Batch
Andor
The Acolyte
Skeleton Crew
The Mandalorian
High Republic
Star Wars Celebration
Ahsoka
Clone Wars
Grogu
Omega
Crosshair
Jedi
Young Jedi Adventures
Asajj Ventress
Disney
Starfighter
Sith
Acolyte

Subscribe to hear audio versions of some of our most popular YouTube videos new videos covering Star Wars Canon and Legends lore. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, behind the scenes, books, comics, video games, TV, and of course the films. If it’s Star Wars, you can learn about it here.If you are listening to just the podcast episodes please consider checking ou... more

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Recent Guests

Jason (Blast Points)
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Episode: Maul: Shadow Lord - Episodes Three and Four Discussion - Mauls to the Wall with Blast Points
Gabe (Blast Points)
Guest from Blast Points Podcast
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Episode: Maul: Shadow Lord - Episodes Three and Four Discussion - Mauls to the Wall with Blast Points
Chris Kim Shawl
Author, Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire
Self / Star Wars author
Episode: New Mando and Grogu Details and a New Star Wars Book Announced - Last Week in Star Wars
Charles Soule
Author known for his work in the Star Wars universe
Random House Worlds
Episode: Charles Soule Talks Trials of the Jedi SPOILERS
Margit Pfeiffer
Supervising sound editor for Andor
Lucasfilm
Episode: Creating the Sound of Andor - Margit Pfeiffer Interview
Sigourney Weaver
Academy Award-nominated actress known for her roles in iconic films such as Alien and Avatar.
Episode: Sigourney Weaver Talks Acting With Grogu - Last Week in Star Wars
Daisy Ridley
British actress known for her portrayal of Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
Episode: Sigourney Weaver Talks Acting With Grogu - Last Week in Star Wars
Jordan Maison
Film critic and writer
Real Outreach
Episode: Skeleton Crew - Episode Four LIVE Discussion with Jordan Maison - X-Ray
Ken Knapsock
Podcaster at ForceCenter, known for engaging discussions on Star Wars
ForceCenter
Episode: The Acolyte - Season Finale LIVE Discussion with ForceCenter

Hosts

Alexandra (Alex) [full name as commonly used]
Host of multiple Star Wars-focused shows with primary affiliation to Star Wars Explained and Last Week in Star Wars.
Molly [full name as commonly used]
Co-host consistently engaging in dialogue, discussion segments, and recap-style conversations across episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Decent

    Pretty good but would like to hear more about possible movies and not only things that happened last week.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Plo koon is the best
    United States3 months ago
  • Ok

    Not to bad not a lot if emotion in your voices

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bobby 1234567891
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • All the Star Wars News

    I love hearing about all the latest Star Wars news, plus Mollie is so hot!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marcito716
    United States4 months ago
  • Crazy👎

    This is so bad they bully other podcasters and YouTubers like Star Wars theory and many others they very self centered and what they say are not all the time but kinda biased

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Star Wars lover 🤪
    United States4 months ago
  • Hi

    This had gotten me through some hard times

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    Captain Trix
    United States4 months ago

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Positive feedback highlights timely news coverage and guest variety.
Listeners appreciate the open, enthusiastic Star Wars insights and the hosts' chemistry.

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#202
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#116
Japan/TV & Film
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#117
Belgium/TV & Film
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#132
South Korea/TV & Film
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#230
China/TV & Film
Apple Podcasts
#237
Poland/TV & Film

Talking Points

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The Mandalorian and Grogu's Box Office - Last Week In Star Wars
Q: What could be the long-term ending for Din Djarin and Grogu in the Mandoverse?
They speculate Din becoming a Mandalore or leading a broader Mandalorian future, with potential for a future season or a movie to conclude the arc, possibly with the Mythasaur and Thrawn storyline coming full circle.
The Mandalorian and Grogu's Box Office - Last Week In Star Wars
Q: What is in the future for the Mandalorian franchise, and was there an original convergence plan mentioned?
They suggest the original convergence plan likely included Rangers of the New Republic, but they doubt it will be revisited; they foresee a Filoni movie or big screen culmination as a possible endpoint for the Mandoverse.
The Mandalorian and Grogu's Box Office - Last Week In Star Wars
Q: JD. Rice asks if Embo saw Din's face and now needs to die, does the show kill Embo?
The hosts dismiss that outcome, arguing that Embo is a recurring Clone Wars character voiced by Dave Filoni, and they don't expect him to die in this arc.
New Mando and Grogu Details and a New Star Wars Book Announced - Last Week in Star Wars
Q: What did you think about Leslie Hedlund's suggestion that Yoda would have helped cover up events of the Acolyte?
The hosts agree that it makes narrative sense within the established patterns of Jedi concealment in the prequels and High Republic, and they acknowledge that it would have provided material for deeper exploration, though they also express some frustration that the Acolyte's full exploration of political themes could have benefited from longer development.
Essential Maul Stories Before Shadow Lord - Last Week In Star Wars
Q: Do you want Maul Shadow Lord to span several years in several seasons or tell a shorter story?
I hope it can span several seasons with significant jumps in time to explore extensive character development.

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Playful, enthusiastically nerdy discussions about Star Wars canon and Legends, with a strong emphasis on current and upcoming media (films, TV, books, comics, and games). Episodes blend in-person event anecdotes, behind-the-scenes insights, and thoughtful analysis of ongoing storylines (e.g., Shadow Lord arc, Maul-centric narratives) with frequent guest appearances from fans, authors, and cross-podcast collaborators. The show stands out for its accessible, four-quadrant approach to complex Star Wars lore, lively banter, and steady stream of timely updates and cross-media connections that help listeners connect dots across the franchise. Potential listeners who want clear takeaways, fan reactions, and production notes—delivered in a conversa... more

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