The Blockade Runner Star Wars Podcast

Maggie and Brandon from Talking Bay 94 join us to discuss The Mandalorian Ch. 21, "The Pirate." We talk hot pirate action, space bureaucracy, Pelly Moto wig conspiracies, and much much more! Episode Links: Talking Bay 94 Brandon on Twitter Maggie on Twitter 5 Things The Bad Batch Has Revealed About The Rise of the Empire Join Our New Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BBAVDNP9db Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We spend most of this episode breaking down The Mandalorian Ch. 20, "The Foundling" before spending the remainder of the show discussing the disappointing news surrounding the formerly Damon Lindelof-led unannounced Star Wars movie. Join Our New Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BBAVDNP9db Episode Links Steven Knight to Write New Star Wars Movie After Damon Lindelof, Justin Britt-Gibson Exit Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John discuss the choices facing both Dr. Pershing and Bo Katan in The Mandalorian Chapter 19, "The Convert." Join Our New Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BBAVDNP9db Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John break down "The Mines of Mandalore" and discuss Din and Bo's relationship, the power of myth, giant enemy crabs, the Boonta Eve, and more. Join Our New Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BBAVDNP9db Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John break down The Mandalorian chapter 17, "The Apostate." We discuss the recap of it all, this episode's thematic implications for the season as a whole, the show's incredible visuals and effects, and more. Join Our New Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BBAVDNP9db Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John are joined by longtime friend and sometimes guest Dan to discuss Bad Batch episodes "The Clone Conspiracty" and "Truth and Consequences" plus a Lucasfilm Learning educational software release from the Phantom Menace era. Join Our New Discord Server: https://discord.gg/BBAVDNP9db Episode Links Star Wars Early Learning Activity Center via Standard Def Gaming Star Wars Early Learning Center Naboo Puppet Play Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We discuss the possiblity of Daisy Ridley returning to Star Wars soon, Avatar overtaking TFA at the box office, Ryan's recent retro Star Wars game purchases, and friend of the show Dave Hackerson's reflections on 2022 and thoughts on Bad Batch season 2. Episode Links Daisy Ridley Open to Return to Star Wars Avatar: The Way of the Water Overtakes The Force Awakens at the Box Office Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We look ahead at the big Star Wars projects on the horizon in 2023 including The Bad Batch, Jedi: Survivor, Celebration, Ahsoka, and Skeleton Crew before breaking down the Mandalorian season three trailer immediately after its release. Episode Links The Mandalorian Season Three Trailer Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John return from a holiday hiatus to discuss our Star Wars highlights from 2022 including Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, and much more. Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We take this week off from talking Star Wars and instead focus on two other Lucasfilm projects, Willow and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. We breakdown the first two episodes of Willow, debate deepfake Indiana Jones, share our hopes for Indy 5 overall, and briefly look at the classic Willow NES and arcade games. Episode Links Willow - Hardcore Gaming 101 Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John discuss the brilliant and inspiring Andor finale "Rix Road" immediately after viewing it on the morning of its release.  Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John discuss Andor episode 11, "Daughter of Ferrix" (including emo droids, unexpected aliens, Chandrillan arranged marriages, and hero moments for Luthen) as well as our predictions for the upcoming season finale. Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

It was a big week in Star Wars with the release of "Grogu and the Dust Bunnies," Andor episode 10 "One Way Out," The Acolyte beginning filming, and rumors of new Star Wars movies both in development and being canceled. We discuss all of it in an uncharacteristically reasonably-lengthed episode. Episode Links Acolyte Starts Filming Shawn Levy in Talks to Direct a Star Wars Film J.D. Dillard Star Wars Movie No Longer Happening Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

The first half of this episode features our look at Andor episode nine,  "Nobody's Listening." We spend the remainder of the show discussing the rumored Damon Lindeloff Star Wars movie, how and why Lucasfilm announces (and then sometimes cancels) Star Wars projects, and what we'd like to see from the movie if/when it happens. Episode Links The Hollywood Reporter: "A Look Inside Damon Lindeloff's Star Wars Movie" Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This episode features our discussion of Andor episodes 7 and 8, an insightful message from our friend Dave Hackerson about Andor's commentary on real world colonialism, and our thoughts on Tales of the Jedi. Episode Links Dave's Twitter Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John return after a few weeks away to discuss the complete second arc of Andor and basically gush over how much we adore the show for the duration of the episode. Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John discuss the first three episodes of Andor including our overall impressions (we love it), the incredible cast of characters, and why a different flavor of Star Wars is so welcome for this specific show. Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We discuss the trailers, announcements, and reveals from D23 before discussing our favorite moments from the Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return documentary. Episode Links Andor Final Trailer Tales of the Jedi Trailer The Mandalorian Season 3 Trailer Eman Esfandi Joins Ahsoka as Ezra Willow Trailer Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Rogue One returning to IMAX theaters acts as a catalyst for Ryan and John to reassess the movie. We then discuss the Andor footage shown at those IMAX screenings before discussing Rian Johnson's recent comments on returning to Star Wars and a few quick thoughts on Shadow of the Sith. Episode Links Rian Johnson Still Wants to Make His Star Wars Trilogy Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

After a few summer weeks away from the podcast, Ryan and John return to discuss Andor, Light and Magic, some summer reading, and the Lego Star Wars Summer Vacation special. Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John return after a week off to discuss Taika Star Wars and Andor news plus share some super insightful comments on Obi-Wan Kenobi's Japanese translation from friend of the show Dave Hackerson. Episode Links Dave’s Thread on Anakin/Vader from Obi-Wan Part 6 Dave on Twitter Light and Magic Trailer Taika On His Star Wars Andor: Tony Gilroy Explains Rogue One Prequel Series’ Epic Five-Year Structure Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Brandon and Maggie of Talking Bay 94 join John to celebrate the incredible finale to Obi-Wan Kenobi. Talking Bay 94 Links Talking Bay 94 Brandon on Twitter Maggie on Twitter Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John break down Obi-Wan Kenobi parts 4 and 5 in anticipation of the upcoming series finale. We look at revelations regarding Reva's past, how processing trauma is at the heart of the show, the thematic through line of protecting children/innocents, potential resolutions to Reva's story, and much more. Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Author and journalist Alex Kane joins Ryan and John to discuss upcoming Star Wars video games including the Knights of the Old Republic remake, Jedi: Survivor, and the announced but still mysterious Amy Hennig and Ubisoft Star Wars games. Episode Links Alex's Knights of the Old Republic Book Alex's Twitter Calling on Kenobi: Part 4 SWCA 2022: Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords Coming to Nintendo Switch SWCA 2022: Respawn’s Stig Asmussen Talks Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and Reflects on Its Predecessor Saber Interactive is working on the Star Wars KOTOR remake 7 Things We Learned From the Star Wars: Hunters Panel Amy Hennig and Skydance New Media Creating New Star Wars game Snowdrop - The Star Wars Project Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John continue to catch up on Celebration announcements by breaking down the Andor teaser as well as discussing the Mandalorian season three and Ahsoka reveals and footage from the Mando+ panel. Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John catch up on the first three chapters of Obi-Wan Kenobi after returning home from Celebration. We discuss the important players, plot points, and surprises before closing the show by gushing over *that* confrontation at the close of part 3. Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John recount their favorite Celebration memories from the Capri Suites Anaheim in this super short episode. We talk about meeting friends new and old, attending Mosh Eisley, our favorite panels, and more.  Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

In this final episode before Star Wars Celebration 2022, Ryan and John spend the bulk of this one discussing the future of Star Wars Disney+ shows through the lens of Anthony Breznican's "The Rebellion Will Be Televised" article for Vanity Fair. We close out the show with some Republic Commando impressions and our plans for Celebration. Episode Links The Rebellion Will Be Televised Star Wars Forever: How Kathleen Kennedy Is Expanding the Galaxy Ash - "Clones" Ash - "Jack Names The Planets" Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This one is all about breaking down every moment of the fantastic new Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer. We talk the show's cinematic look, Owen's sick burn, legacy character cameos, and theorize about the most intriguing moments. Episode Links: Obi-Wan Kenobi Full Trailer Diving Into a Tote Full of Star Wars Collectibles Video Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's episode features our commentary on many smaller developments and news items in the world of Star Wars including Amy Hennig's recently announced Star Wars game, Natalie Holt composing the score for Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Ewan McGregor, Kelly Marie Tran, and Billie Lourd coming to Star Wars Celebration Anaheim. Episode Links Amy Hennig Creating New Star Wars Game Andor Plans Go From Five Seasons to Three Disney Gallery: The Book of Boba Fett Coming on May 4th Natalie Holt Confirmed as Composer for Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Hayden Christensen Star Wars Animated Shows to Prepare for Obi-Wan Kenobi Liam Neeson Wants to Return to Star Wars, But Only In A Film New Promotional Banner for Obi-Wan Kenobi Teases Darth Vader Duel Ewan McGregor Headlines Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Guest List Kelly Marie Tran and Billie Lourd Added to Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Guest List Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

After taking a week off, Ryan and John return to discuss a few recent rumors, our hopes for the big Star Wars Celebration Anaheim panels, and John's impressions of Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. Episode Links ‘Kingdom Hearts 4’ Fans Might Have Spotted Evidence of a ‘Star Wars’ Crossover in New Trailer Peter Ramsey Tapped as a Director of ‘Ahsoka,’ the Latest ‘Star Wars’ Series  Star Wars: Visions Season 2 on the Way? Obi-Wan Kenobi Will Focus on a Time of Darkness in the Galaxy Join Lucasfilm’s Filmmakers and Special Guests for a Look at What’s Coming Soon to a Galaxy Near You…  Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni to Talk The Mandalorian at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim Fall In With Star Wars: The Bad Batch at Celebration Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube