The Star Wars Underworld Podcast (general)

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by YouTuber and SWU "Senior Tie-In Materials Correspondent" Chris "Starrapter" Abbott (YouTube), and friend of the show Trey Atwood to discuss the big Lucasfilm Games news.  Starrapter and Trey break down what this news means for Star Wars fans and the guys speculate about what the future could hold for Star Wars games.  They also talk about the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, and whether or not Qui-Gon will be a part of it.  And finally, they talk about the rumors about the Ahsoka series and the Rebels successor show.  Plus, Liam Neeson thinks Star Wars is fading away, the golden age of Star Wars video games, and the launch of the #Vaughn4Thrawn campaign.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_15-01-21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:42pm PDT

It's the first SWU Podcast of 2021!  Dominic, Ben, and Chris kick off the new year by talking (spoiler free) about the latest developments in The High Republic, and Ben gives a brief (spoiler free) reaction to Light of the Jedi so far.  They also talk about the news that Michael Waldon is writing the Kevin Feige-produced Star Wars film, when we might see that film, and how it might be released.  Then they discuss the news that The Book of Boba Fett will be the next live action Star Wars series, and speculate about what role Luke Skywalker could play in future The Mandalorian seasons and spin-offs.  Plus, Star Wars Christmas gifts, some Star Wars quotes that feel super relevant today, and a Matthew McConaughey-inspired Star Wars character.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_08-01-21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:38pm PDT

It's the 2020 Star Wars Underworld Podcast Boxing Day Special!  This year, Dominic hosts a look back at some of our favourite moments from the podcast in 2020!  We look back on some of the biggest moments in Star Wars from the past year, as well as some of the more lighthearted moments on the podcast, featuring SWU hosts, contributors, friends of the show, and even a couple of Star Wars celebrities!  This includes The Clone Wars season seven, The Mandalorian season two, The High Republic and Bad Batch announcements, the future of Star Wars, and so much more.  

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Direct download: SWU_Boxing_Day_2020.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:27pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by returning champion Selene Jade (Twitter) and SWU senior British correspondent Ciaran Duggan (Twitter) to discuss the season two finale of The Mandalorian, "The Rescue".  They talk about the debut of Luke Skywalker on the series, how well the de-aging effect worked, his "hallway scene", and how he impacted the story.  They also talk about Grogu's decision to go with Luke, and what the final scene between Din and Grogu meant.  In addition, they also talk about the new tension between Bo-Katan and Din Djarin over the darksaber.  Plus, Moff Gideon's role in the story, the Empire's presence in the galaxy at this moment in time, and the announcement of The Book of Boba Fett.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: 016_The_Rescue.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:04am PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris continue to make sense of last week's avalanche of exciting Star Wars news!  But first, they pay tribute to life of Jeremy Bulloch (Boba Fett in The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi).  Then they talk about the upcoming Star Wars: Rogue Squadron movie and speculate about where in the timeline the movie might be set.  Then they talk about what was in the hidden Obi-Wan Kenobi footage, and talk about what a Vader vs Kenobi duel might look like in between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.  And they talk about the latest news around the expanding Mandalorian TV 'verse.  Plus, might we see two Star Wars Celebrations in less than a year, Temuera Morrison talks returning to Star Wars, and Fennec Shan's past in The Bad Batch.  All this and much more in the final weekly SWU Podcast of 2020!

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Direct download: SWU_17-12-12.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:42pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by friend of the show Trey Atwood to discuss Chapter Fifteen of The Mandalorian, "The Believer."  They discuss who the title is actually referring to and how this episode depicts the different sides of The Empire.  They also talk about Din Djarin's choice in the episode, and how it relates to the arc of the returning Migs Mayfeld.  Then they speculate about what Din's choice to remove his helmet will mean for him going forward, and how it might impact his relationships with Bo-Katan and The Armorer.  Plus, a Star Wars Resistance connection, what characters we hope to see more from (and which one we don't), and the return of seismic charges.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: 015_The_Believer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:35pm PDT

THE FUTURE OF STAR WARS IS HERE!  Dominic, Ben, and Chris react and break down the slew of announcement about the future of Star Wars from the Disney Investor Day live stream!  They discuss the news of the new series: Rangers of the New Republic, Ahsoka, Acolyte, Visions, A Droid's Story, and Lando; the updates about Star Wars: Andor, The Bad Batch, and Obi-Wan Kenobi; and the news that Star Wars will be returning to theaters in 2023 with Rogue Squadrons, directed by Patty Jenkins.  They talk about Hayden Christensen's return to Star Wars, how it's odd that there's no actor mentioned in the Lando announcement, and how will The Mandalorian tie-in with Ahsoka and Rangers of the New Republic.  Plus, Leslye Headland and the High Republic, The Bad Batch feels like The Clone Wars season eight, and a whole lot of excitement over the future of the galaxy far, far, away... All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_11-12-20.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:18pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by friends of the show Din of the band F-105 (link) and Steven Shinder of the Delayed Replay Podcast (link) to talk about Chapter Fourteen of The Mandalorian, "The Tragedy".  They break down Boba Fett's return and builds off of what's been established previously and how the depiction differs from previous interpretations.  They also talk about the seeing stone and the ancient temple, and how it relates to similar ancient structures on Earth.  They also talk about Din Djarin and Grogu's connection and what they need from each other.  Plus, Moff Gideon's glee at Grogu causing chaos, is the show setting up a magnificent seven or dirty dozen for the finale, and the Mandalorian history of Jango Fett.  All this and much on this episode of Sounds of Slave I!

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Direct download: 014_The_Tragedy.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:45pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris recap the latest breaking Star Wars news!  They pay tribute to the life and career of the late David Prowse, who played Darth Vader in the original trilogy.  Then they discuss the leaked episode of the never-released animated series Star Wars: Detours, as well as why these episodes have never been released officially and if it ever will be.  After that they break down the new interview Dave Filoni and Rosario Dawson did with Vanity Fair about The Mandalorian.  Plus, is the Kenobi series shooting in Boston, what does Jon Favreau think of the price of Macarons, and just who is James Yoda?  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_04-12-20.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:52pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic and Chris are joined by Clare Stribling of The Imperial Senate Podcast (website) to talk about Chapter Thirteen of The Mandalorian, "The Jedi."  They break down the live action debut of Ahsoka Tano, including her characterization, thoughts on the portrayal of the character, and her role in the story of Din Djarin and Grogu.  Then they discuss the reveals about Baby Yoda, aka Grogu, including his Jedi past and how he escaped Order 66.  They also delve into the reveal that Ahsoka is hunting Grand Admiral Thrawn.  Plus, how this episode changes and sets up the future of Star Wars and the series, Ludwig Göransson's incredible score, and what other characters iconic characters might we see in the future.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: 013_The_Jedi.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:34pm PDT