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Star Wars Explained

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The Bad Batch
High Republic
The Mandalorian
Rey Movie
Ahsoka
The Acolyte
Andor
Star Wars Jedi Survivor
Escape From Valo
Inquisitor: Rise Of the Red Blade
Omega
Crosshair
Sequel Trilogy
Bad Batch
The Eye Of Darkness
Shadows Of Starlight
Asajj Ventress
Quinlan Vos
Turgal

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

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
Krystina Arielle
Actress and Star Wars fan community figure
Star Wars
Episode: The Acolyte Series Premiere LIVE Discussion with Krystina Arielle
Kelly Knox
Author, known for her contributions to Star Wars humor and literature.
Star Wars
Episode: The Bad Batch: Identity Crisis and Point of No Return LIVE Discussion with Kelly Knox - Clone Zone

Hosts

Alex
Host with a focus on Star Wars lore and canon discussions; regularly covers major franchise topics and industry updates.
Molly
Co-host known for energetic debates, audience engagement, and deep dives into Star Wars continuity and media strategy.

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.

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    Plo koon is the best
    United States11 days ago
  • Ok

    Not to bad not a lot if emotion in your voices

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    Bobby 1234567891
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • All the Star Wars News

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

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    5
    Marcito716
    United Statesa month 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

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    Star Wars lover 🤪
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hi

    This had gotten me through some hard times

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captain Trix
    United States2 months ago

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Some listeners criticize perceived bias and drama surrounding peers in the Star Wars community.
Overall, fans praise the hosts' depth and enthusiasm for Star Wars lore.
Listeners appreciate frequent episodes and community engagement, though a few wish for more concise intros or alternative formats.
There are mixed reactions to controversy surrounding other creators, with some praising the analysis and others sensitive to conflicts.

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#207
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#244
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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.
Essential Maul Stories Before Shadow Lord - Last Week In Star Wars
Q: When do you think an on-screen project should be prioritized as animation over live action?
It should be animation because Maul has been in animation a lot more than he's been in live action, making this approach fitting.
Star Wars: Starfighter Will Have A Lightsaber Duel - Last (Three) Weeks In Star Wars
Q: What lessons do you hope Lucasfilm will take into phase three of Star Wars under Disney?
We hope they continue to focus on strong publishing initiatives and allow stories to develop fully without rushing them, leading to better overall narratives, similar to what was seen with The High Republic and Andor.
Star Wars Video Game News - Last Week In Star Wars
Q: Are you going to do anything special for the re-release in 2027?
I would love to dress up and bring back my Biggs mustache, but I don't have bell bottoms yet for the 70s look.

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2. Charles Soule
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4. Sigourney Weaver
5. Daisy Ridley
6. Jordan Maison
7. Ken Knapsock
8. Krystina Arielle

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