The Star Wars Underworld Podcast
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris complete the SWU Podcast's film commentary series by watching and talking about Star Wars: Episode IX The Rise of Skywalker.  The have an honest conversation about the film, the good and the bad.  Highlighting some of the great moments in the film, while also breaking down some of the questionable decisions.  They talk about the conclusions to the arcs of Rey, Ben, Finn, and Poe, as well as the reduced role of Rose and the introductions of Jannah and Zorri.  Plus, how D-0 surprised us, JJ Abrams visual styles, could the film have benefitted from an extra 30 minutes, and far less Rey Palpatine talk than you're probably expecting.  All this and much more.
 
Direct download: SWU_26-03-21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:12pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by friend of the show Din of the band F-105 (Band Website) to discuss the latest news about the Star Wars galaxy.  They talk about the new additions coming to Disney+, including the Clone Wars micro-series and the Ewoks movies.  Then they chat about new Star Wars Legends content coming to the comics and Hasbro's The Black Series.  Din also tells us about his new album (coming next week) and debuts a Star Wars-inspired song!  And then they break down a new interview with George Lucas about the philosophy of Star Wars, how his films were inspired by the world around him, and what might have been in his sequel trilogy.  Plus, will we ever see Star Wars: Detours on Disney+, when are the 3D blu-rays of the saga coming, and the strangest SWU Podcast intro ever.  All this and much more!
 
Direct download: SWU_19-03-21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:35pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris relive all the excitement of "BobCon" (aka the Disney Investors Conference Call), including what Disney's pivot to "direct to consumer" means for Star Wars, hopes for Galactic Starcrusier, and CEO Bob Chapek confirms Kathleen Kennedy will continue to run Lucasfilm for "years to come."  Then they talk about the two The Mandalorian tie-in books that were cancelled.  And then they look at some recent comments from Freddie Prinze Jr about his time on Star Wars Rebels.  Plus, the main character of The Phantom Menace, some WandaVision talk, and the return of a segment thought long gone.  All this and much more!
 
Direct download: SWU_12-03-21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:58pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the latest news and rumors about the world of Star Wars TV.  They start with the latest Game of Thrones star who is making the jump to Star Wars in Obi-Wan Kenobi.  Then they talk about a Star Wars Rebels fan favourite potentially taking over as the lead of Rangers of the New Republic.  And then they talk about a deleted scene from The Rise of Skywalker, San Diego Comic Con going online for the second year in a row, and a new look at Fennec Shand from The Bad Batch.  All this and much more!
 
Direct download: SWU_05-03-21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:08pm PDT

1