Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast

Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast

Celebrating more than 10 years on the air, the Cantina Cast is your source for thought-provoking STAR WARS talk! Join Albert and Jonesy each week as they breakdown the latest Star Wars news, movies, tv shows, and print and specialize in theory and speculation. We absolutely love Star Wars and provide honest opinions with praise where it's deserved, and constructive criticism when it's warranted that always stays positive! We believe Star Wars is for EVERYONE and have built an incredible following over the years by being genuine, respectful, and more importantly listening to you, the Star Wars fan in return.

Episodes

January 27, 2026 101 mins

Albert and Chris are joined by great friends of the show to discuss the upcoming changes to Galaxy's Edge this year and how best to plan for Celebration 2027!

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Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord was a huge surprise at Celebration Japan last year and sent a new wave of excitement and anticipation for both the character and for Star Wars animation. Join Albert and Chris as they explore the starwars.com article and breakdown the new trailer, hot off the presses!

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2026 will officially bring an end to Kathleen Kennedy's run as President of Lucasfilm after 14 years. Her recent "exit" interview with Deadline was filled with updates, revelations, and a glimpse into what's to come. Join Albert and he welcomes Chris Cavazos back to the show to break it all down in this preview of our Patreon exclusive episode!

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January 13, 2026 78 mins

2026 is primed to be huge year for Star Wars from TV shows, theme parks, the big screen, and even (maybe) a change in Lucusfilm leadership? Join Albert and he welcomes Chris Cavazos back to the show to break it all down!

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January 7, 2026 82 mins

Adam Christopher taps into the Dark Side once again with Master of Evil, and Albert and Lauren are here to discuss their thoughts, impressions, and favorite moments.

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The Force Awakens 10th anniversary celebration continues and this time Albert is joined by Patreon members to discuss their top 3 moments from the movie! Is there a bigger moment than the death of Han Solo? Subscribe to Patreon to hear the full episode and find out! 

Note: We had an issue with Restream last night (again) so I was only able to edit a single audio file which resulted in loss of fidelity. The...

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December 23, 2025 77 mins

Hard to believe it's been 10 years since The Force Awakens reignited the Star Wars fandom and reset expectations for legacy franchises. Join Albert as he reflects on the legacy, themes, and importance of Episode 7 within the context of both the future of the Star Wars galaxy and the franchise/fandom.

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With all the Star Wars news lately, it's time to bring it all together in the Waystation, a Patreon (Preview) Exclusive! Join Albert as he discusses The Fate of the Old Republic, Galactic Racer, Star Wars 50th Anniversary theatrical release, Shadow of Maul, Disney + OpenAI, and much more!

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December 11, 2025 49 mins

Albert is back to cover issues 3-6 of the 2025 comic series, "Legacy of Vader" by Charles Soule. Kylo Ren continues along the trail of Vader's legacy in search of power - and himself - with stops on Tatooine and Naboo and ending in confrontation with a hidden Jedi...

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It's time for another From A Certain Point of YOU! In this Patreon exclusive, Albert is joined by NASA engineer and researcher, Dr. Tim Urban, to talk about hyperspace, blasters, lightsabers, the Force, and more, all through the lens of our own science reality. The guys wrap up with a round of a FACPOY favorite: (Force) Lighting Round questions!

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In this Patreon exclusive, Albert takes a look at the first 3 episodes of Visions, Volume 3, "The Duel: Payback", "The Song of Four Wings", and "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope". How do two of the four sequels stack up against their originals? And how we feeling about princesses transforming into X-Wings? Tune in to find out!

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November 20, 2025 40 mins

If you think you know Yaddle… think again. This issue gives her one of the most quietly powerful moments she's had in canon—wrapped in political intrigue, deception, and a threat that's much larger than the Jedi realize. Join Albert as he cracks open Jedi Knights #5 and uncovers the turning point hidden right before the fall of the Republic. Oh, and Dooku...

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Join Albert as he returns to talk about a topic near and dear to his heart: Ben Solo. Why has everyone been talking about him? How would he would he have come back and why? And what would be the "hunt" exactly? All this and more plus a sneak peek into what's coming up the in the weeks and months ahead!

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October 15, 2025 111 mins

Join Albert and he bids farewell to cohost Jonesy after nearly 8 years and 499 episodes. Albert has a whole slew of "exit interview" questions to ask and the guys will certainly be reminiscing about all the laughs, memories, and heartaches the two have shared together over the years.

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Sig, Dev, Jedi Bob, and friends are back in Rebuild the Galaxy: Pieces of the Past! Join Albert and Jonesy as they review the latest in the Lego Star Wars series.

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It's been 13 months since D23 audiences were treated to a sneak peak of The Mandalorian and Grogu, but now it's time for Albert and Jonesy to breakdown the first official trailer (and take a closer look at that sweet retro poster)!

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Albert & Jonesy break from the serious stuff for some pure entertainment. Join the guys as they review the wonderfully fun and perfectly NOT canon, Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy!

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September 10, 2025 67 mins

Albert and Jonesy conclude their Andor Season 2 Character Spotlight series with the one and only Cassian Andor. The guys discuss and debate his motives, allegiances, and whether this is the last we'll ever see of Andor content. 

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September 1, 2025 60 mins

Albert and Jonesy (finally) resume their Andor Season 2 Character Spotlight episodes with the difficult journey of a broken, but never defeated, Bix Caleen!

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August 7, 2025 85 mins

Albert and Jonesy return to their Andor Season 2 deep dives with a look at the Rebellion and the Empire at a macro level, as well as other key figures who shaped each entity in this era...

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