The Star Wars Underworld Podcast (general)

On this episode, Dominic, Ben (eventually), and Chris are joined by YouTuber and SWU "Senior Tie-In Materials Correspondent" Chris "Starrapter" Abbott (YouTube), and friend of the show Din of the band F-105 (website) to break down Chapter Ten of The Mandalorian, "The Passenger."  They delve into how this episode leans into Star Wars' weird side, and the concept of "table setter episodes" vs "filler episodes."  They also talk about the role of the New Republic in this episode and their evolving relationship with Din Djarin.  And they look at the new "Frog Lady" character and the importance of maternal stories in Star Wars.  Plus, the return of Zero, Baby Yoda's weird eating habits, and some love for Peli Motto.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: 010_The_Passenger.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:07pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by returning champion Selene Jade (Twitter) to break down this week's Star Wars news, including the new trailer for the upcoming LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special and other LEGO Star Wars holiday shorts.  Then, Dominic chats with Patrick Schneider and Chris Reiff of the Hasbro Star Wars team about some of their recent reveals and the state of the line.  Then, the gang speculates about what's to come in season two of The Mandalorian and answer some listener emails.  Plus, Darth Sidious' plan for Anakin, Jyn Erso's fate, and a Star Wars languages lesson.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_05-11-20.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:47pm PDT

Radio Razorcrest returns for season two of The Mandalorian!  Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by returning champion Selene Jade (Twitter) and SWU senior British correspondent Ciaran Duggan (Twitter) to kick off the new season by discussing Chapter Nine: The Marshal.  They break down the return of Boba Fett, and how that may be setting the table for the next chapter in Din Djarrin's story, as well as what they hope to see from Boba.  They also talk about the debut of Timothy Olyphant as Cobb Vanth, and how his character impacts Din and what his backstory tells us about the state of the galaxy.  Plus IG-11's impact of Din Djarin, how The Mandalorian continues to re-contextualize the Tusken Raiders, and the on-screen debut of the Krayt Dragon.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: 009_The_Marshal.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:23pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Nikk Sereno of the band Outatime (check out their music!) as they watch and comment on Return of the Jedi.  They share some early memories of the film and talk about the impact this film had on the saga as a whole.  They also take a couple of glimpses at "the road not taken" for Star Wars and the potential alternate storylines of the original trilogy that could have been if things had gone a little differently.  Plus, the importance of Ewoks, Palpatine's hold on Darth Vader, Jabba the Hutt, and what if various Star Wars characters had been voiced by Hagrid.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_ROTJ_Commentary.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:55pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris "break down" the "Special Look" at season two of The Mandalorian that aired during Monday Night Football.  They talk about the hype surrounding the release of the new spot, the (few) tidbits revealed, and the differences between marketing films and TV shows.  They also talk about an new update from Ewan McGregor about the Kenobi series.  And they talk about the new details about George Lucas' sequel trilogy that were revealed in the new book Star Wars Fascinating Facts.  Plus, listener feedback, the expanded Solo soundtrack, John Boyega comments on Trevorrow's Episode IX concept art, and more references to Emily in Paris than you're probably expecting.  All this and much more! 

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Direct download: SWU_Podcast_23-10-20.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:32pm PDT

Dominic and Ciaran conclude their look back at season seven of The Clone Wars with PART THREE of their "Siege of Mandalore" discussion.  They discuss the way the Order 66 was depicted over the course of these final episodes.  They discuss Ahsoka and Rex reflecting on the war, and how their conversation on the bridge just before "the moment" encapsulates their entire arcs.  They also talk about the "I am one with the Force, the Force is with me moment".  Plus, Ahsoka's feelings pre-Order 66, the Fives cover-up, Darth Vader, and Anakin's password.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: TCW_Siege_of_Mandalore_PT_3.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:01pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by SWU "Senior Tie-In Materials Correspondent" Chris "Starrapter" Abbott (link to his YouTube) to discuss the week's Star Wars news!  They start by talking about the new promos for season two of The Mandalorian, as well as updates about production on season three and the possibilities of a Mandalorian movie at some point.  Then they continue the discussion about Star Wars: Squadrons, with Starrapter giving his full review of the game (including the VR experience).  Plus, updates on the Lego Star Wars Holiday Special, Kenobi and Cassian filming updates, and a rumored Mandalorian spin-off series.  All this and much more!
 
Direct download: SWU_16-10-20.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:42pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris recap the week that was in Star Wars!  They begin with Chris' initial review of Star Wars: Squadrons, sharing his thoughts on the gameplay and the story.  Then the trio look at the latest teases for season two of The Mandalorian, talking about how the appearances by familiar characters could/should be handled, as well as what those characters could teach Din Djarin.  They also talk about the recently revealed story topics for From A Certain Point Of View: The Empire Strikes Back.  Plus, the writers for season two of The Mandalorian revealed, the new Hot Toys Darth Maul, and the crawl for The High Republic.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_09-10-20.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:17pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris get caught up on the latest Star Wars news.  They start by reviewing the reveals made during Hasbro's PulseCon.  They talk about the new Haslab Razorcrest vehicle, the latest Black Series figures, and the surprising new holiday-themed trooper figures.  They also talk about the rumors that Lucasfilm is considering bringing Darth Bane into some new projects.  Then they read some listener emails about a plethora of topics.  Plus, The Mandalorian previews, the D23 Expo dates have been revealed, and the Ahsoka image that has people wondering about The Mandalorian.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_02-10-20.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:24pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris catch you up on all the latest Star Wars news from all around the galaxy.  First, they check in with The Mandalorian and discuss the new merchandising reveals as well as Giancarlo Esposito's comments that seasons three and four are in the works.  Then they discuss the latest shake-up with the crew of the Cassian Andor series and what this means for the show.  They also read some listener emails about The Bad Batch, Kenobi, and The Mandalorian.  Plus, Ezra Bridger twitter shenanigans, the latest from Alden Ehrenreich on Solo, and more wacky Star Wars dreams.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_25-09-20.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:51pm PDT