The Star Wars Underworld Podcast

In a special episode of the Star Wars Underworld podcast, Ciaran Duggan delves into the reasons why Star Wars fans should attend  and have attended the Star Wars-themed convention known as Star Wars Celebration.  This episode focused on the experiences of April’s Star Wars Celebration Orlando to unearth answers to his questions.  Ciaran is joined by regular SWU Podcast host Dominic Jones, along with Steele Saunders of the Steele Wars podcast, Rebel Grrrl podcast co-host Tracy Gardner, Chris Lynn of the Irish 501st Garrison, and YouTuber Daniel Georgiev (also known as Dan Grievous).

Featuring live audio from the main event panels - 40 Years of Star Wars and The Last Jedi – and including voices from George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy and Rian Johnson, this is an episode that every Star Wars fan should listen to!

Links:
Dominic Jones: Star Wars Underworld Podcast
Steele Saunders: Steele Wars: Star Wars Podcast
Tracy Gardner: MakingStarWars.net's Rebel Grrrl
Daniel Georgiev: Dan Grievous YouTube Channel
Chris Lynn: Rebel Legion Ireland

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Direct download: SW_Celebration_FINAL.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:00pm PDT

On this episode, Chris, Ben, and Dominic discuss the most recent developments with Star Wars projects.  Dominic also chats with Jamie Stangroom from These Are the Actors You're Looking For and The Star Wars Show about his new documentary project The Empire Strikes Door where he attempts to track down the actor who played the stormtrooper who hit his head in A New Hope.  The guys also discuss the latest news about The Last Jedi, Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars Battlefront II. Plus, discussion about how Episode IX will handle Leia, Hanthology updates, and Star Wars Land at D23 Expo.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_07-08-17.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:10pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by SWU Patrons Rusty Zion, Nikk Serrano, Joey Mays, Gary Myer, Andy Seiner, Matt Taylor, and Eric Strothers to discuss a wide range of Star Wars topics.  They focus on the trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, what they liked and how it impacts their expectations for the film.  There's also some Rogue One talk, favourite Star Wars collectibles, and Star Wars Battlefront thoughts.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: Kanjikast_May_17.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:22pm PDT

On this episode, Corey Dee Williams, son of Billy Dee, stops by to chat with Dominic about his new Cloud City Funk music video, his experience on the set of Return of the Jedi, and his thoughts on Donald Glover as Lando.  Plus, Chris, Ben, and Dominic discuss the most recent Lego leaks and what they tell us about The Last Jedi.  Also, Oscar Isaac talks about being slapped by Carrie Fisher, new Han Solo set pics, and the latest on Star Wars Battlefront II.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_Podcast_02-06-17.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:59pm PDT

Warning: This episode contains mature language and content!  Listener discretion is advised.

Join members of The SWU Podcast, Now This Is Podcasting, Rebel Grrrl, Rogue Won: A Star Wars Podcast for Winners, The Bad Motivators, Geek Radio, and Radio Free Mandalore for Part Two of the infamous Megapod II from Star Wars Celebration Orlando!  The hosts talk about their experiences at Celebration in this hilarious and profane episode!  On this episode of Megapod II you'll hear Dominic Jones, Chris Seekell, Ciaran Duggan, Steele Saunders, Jason Ward, Randy LoGudice, Amanda Ward, Patrick Bonfrisco, Eric Strothers, Jared Jones, Clare Stribling, and Johnny Grasso as "Ben Heart with no E."  All this and much more!

 

Part 1:
Now, This Is Podcasting! (Twitter: @MSWNTIP) (iTunes)

Part 2:
The Star Wars Underworld (Twitter: @TheSWU) (iTunes)

Part 3:
Rebel Grrrl (Twitter: @MSWRebelGrrrl) (iTunes)

Part 4:
KPFK Geek Radio (Twitter: @KPFKgeekradio) (iTunes)

Part 5:
The Bad Motivators (Twitter: @bad_motivators) (iTunes)

Part 6:
Radio Free Mandalore (Twitter: @RFMandalore) (iTunes)

Part 7:
Rogue Won (Twitter: @roguewonpod) (iTunes)

 

Direct download: Megapod_II_Pt_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:01pm PDT

On this episode Chris, Ben, and Dominic celebrate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars by sharing their favourite moment from all eight films so far.  They also analyze the recently released photos of the cast of The Last Jedi from Annie Leibovitz and Vanity Fair.  They discuss the lack of legacy aliens in the shots, the reveal of Laura Dern's Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo and Benicio Del Toro's DJ, and if we'll see Phasma without her helmet in the film.  They also look at the photos from the set of the Han Solo film.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_26-05-17.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:38pm PDT

On this episode, Chris, Ben, and Dominic get caught up on some of the news they missed during Star Wars Celebration.  They look some comments by Kathleen Kennedy about the future of the saga and speculate on what might come after the sequel trilogy.  They also discuss recent publishing announcements and debate what makes a good Star Wars comic book story.  Plus, Han Solo updates, Star Wars Rebels rumors, what "shocking truth" could be revealed in The Last Jedi, and the disturbing trend of naming kids "Kylo".  All this and much more!

Direct download: SWU_19-05-17.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:03pm PDT

On this episode, Chris, Ben, and Dominic look back at days three and four of Star Wars Celebration Orlando.  They start by focusing on the Star Wars Rebels panel, breaking down what we learned about the upcoming fourth (and final) season of the series, as well as their feelings about the impending end of the series.  They also tell stories from the 501st Bash, exploring the convention floor, life at the SWU booth, Dominic's awkward encounter with author Chuck Wendig, and the unofficial Star Wars podcasters after party.  Plus, they discuss recent comments by Rian Johnson regarding droids in The Last Jedi.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_12-05-17.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:34pm PDT

On this episode, Chris, Ben, and Dominic celebrate May the 4th by discussing Day Two of Star Wars Celebration Orlando.  They focus on the panel for The Last Jedi, discussing what we learned about Rey, Finn, Rose, and The First Order.  They also debate whether or not Luke Skywalker should wield a lightsaber in the sequel trilogy.  Then, they shift focus to the Heroines of Star Wars panel and discuss the new animated series Forces of Destiny.  They also share their experiences at Disney's Galactic Nights, meeting Rian Johnson, and Mark Hamill's tribute to Carrie Fisher.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_05-05-17.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:26pm PDT

On this episode, Chris, Ben, and Dominic look back on the first day of Star Wars Celebration Orlando.  They share their thoughts on the 40th anniversary panel, Dominic gives a recap of Dave Filoni and Pablo Hidalgo's "Animated Origins and Unexpected Fates" panel, and the guys talk about the experience of lining up for the big panels and how some of the problems can be avoided in future years.  Plus, Dominic chats with Starlight Children's Foundation CEO Chris Helfrich about some of the new Force for Change initiatives Starlight is launching, Episode IX has a release date, and another look and Rey and Kylo's The Last Jedi outfits.  All this and much more!

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Direct download: SWU_28-04-17.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:30pm PDT