The Star Wars Underworld Podcast
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris preview next week's premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch.  They talk about the descriptions for the first three episodes, make guesses (some educated, some wild) about what will happen in those episodes, and talk about what they're feeling going into this new series.  Then they talk about what new Star Wars project Matt Lanter is teasing, the adults only Star Wars bar on a Disney Cruise ship, and Ewan McGregor's recent interview about the Obi-Wan Kenobi series.  And then they close out the show with some listener feedback!  Plus, how the Bad Batch is like ice cream, inconsistencies in Star Wars storytelling, and what else could be announced on May 4th.  All this and much more!
 
Direct download: SWU_30-04-21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:51pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the latest Star Wars news.  They start with the latest piece of casting news for Obi-Wan Kenobi, followed by Hasbro newest Lucasfilm 50th anniversary figure reveals.  Then they talk about Rian Johnson's recent revelation that he hopes to direct an episode of The Mandalorian and that he's even talked to Dave Filoni about making it happen.  Then they talk about an interesting "road not taken" for The Rise of Skywalker, and read some listener emails.  And they close out the show a spoiler report about The Bad Batch.  Plus, other Star Wars directors we'd like to see come back and direct an episode of The Mandalorian, who is Stellan Skarsgard playing in Andor, and some favourite Star Wars memories.  All this and much more!
 
Direct download: SWU_23-04-21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:34pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss a veritable smorgasbord of Star Wars news and topics.  They start by celebrating the 11th anniversary of The SWU and look back on some fun memories from Star Wars Celebrations past.  Then Dominic chats with Patrick Schneider and Eric Franer from the Hasbro Star Wars team about the reveals out of Pulse Con.  After that, they talk about the new Bad Batch poster and new sets pics from Andor.  And then they talk about the rumor that Detours is finally being release and open up the mailbag to read some listener feedback.  Plus, recasting the Original Trilogy big three, planets we'd like to live on, and for some reason we started doing William Shatner impressions at the end of the show.  All this and much more!
 
Direct download: SWU_16-04-21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:11pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the exciting news that Disney has build a real lightsaber!  Well, maybe.  They teased something for the Parks, but it sounds really cool!  Then they talk about the latest updates about Obi-Wan Kenobi, including Ewan McGregor's new look, a set video, and a possible reveal about the series from a new book.  They also talk about the news and rumors surrounding the other upcoming TV series, including an Ahsoka description, The Mandalorian winning awards, The Bad Batch has at least 14 episodes, Star Wars: Visions is getting a tie-in novel, and a familiar character that might show up in The Book of Boba Fett.  Plus, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga has been delayed, Chris gives us a lesson on the geography of California, and enough publishing news to fill a bookstore!  All this and much more!
 
Direct download: SWU_09-04-21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 8:54pm PDT

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the newly announced cast for Obi-Wan Kenobi and the new trailer for The Bad Batch.  They start by talking about what it means to have Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse back as Owen and Beru, and how those characters might interact with Obi-Wan.  Then they talk about who the newcomers might be playing, including Moses Ingram's interesting Instagram tease.  Then, they break down the new Bad Batch trailer, including what's going on with Omega (the kid), Saw Gerrera, Crosshair, and Captain Rex.  Plus, new set pics for Andor, how long with Bad Batch episodes be, and the Galactic Snackin' Grogu! All this and much more!
 
Direct download: SWU_02-04-21.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:33pm PDT

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