Cantina Cast

Cantina Cast

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.

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May 30, 2023 49 mins

Albert and Lauren team up for the second in a series of episodes focused on the short stories of Star Wars! In this episode, they discuss Rae Carson's, "The Red One", found in From a Certain Point of View: A New Hope, and recounting R5-D4's sacrifice for The Rebellion. Also, what does the future hold for this (once again) up and coming hero?

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Albert & Jonesy conclude their coverage of Visions, Volume 2 by breaking down "The Pirates of Golak," "The Pit," and "Aau's Song." Also, the guys rank all nine of the episodes from their least favorite to favorite! 

Which made it to their #1 spot? 

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Albert & Jonesy bring you the latest Star Wars news and rumors! This week they discuss Disney's decision to close the Galactic Starcruiser, the latest news on Ahsoka, The Acolyte and Skeleton Crew, and more!

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Albert & Jonesy rank the Skywalker Saga based on YOUR votes as part of our poll for Star Wars Day/May the 4th Be With Y'all 2023! Where did your favorite(s) land amon...
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Albert & Jonesy continue their breakdown coverage of Visions, Volume 2 by looking into "I Am Your Mother," "Journey to the Dark Head" and the incredible dark horse, "The Spy Dancer".

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Albert & Jonesy bring you the latest Star Wars news and rumors! This week they discuss Tony Gilroy's decision to halt his producer's duties on Andor in support of the ongoing Writer's Guild (WGA) strike, Disney+ woes and what it might mean for Star Wars, Dave Filoni's "Heir to the Empire," and more!

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Albert and Jonesy begin their breakdown coverage of Visions, Volume 2 by diving into "Sith," "Screecher's Reach," and "In the Stars." Which was their favorite of the three and why? Could one of these be the best episode of Volume 2? 

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Albert & Jonesy return from May the 4th festivities to bring you the latest Star Wars news and rumors! This week they discuss Carrie Fisher's posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Return of the Jedi's return to theaters, impact of the Writer's Guild (WGA) strike on upcoming series', Kathleen Kennedy's latest comments on Star Wars movies, and more!

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Albert & Lauren bring you this week's Star Wars News and Rumors to make sure you're up to date on your favorite galaxy far, far away!
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"No one's ever really gone." Or are they? Join Albert and Lauren as they take a look at life after death in Star Wars from the perspectives of the Jedi, Sith, and more! What are the rules? Who gets to live, who doesn't, and why?? They have all the answers Palpatine never did!

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Albert & Jonesy kick off a new Cantina Cast show dedicated to the week's Star Wars News & Rumors! Here's this week's topics:

  • Return of the Jedi 40th Anniversary Screenings
  • Jedi Survivor
  • Star Wars: Visions, Volume 2
  • Dave Filoni talks Ahsoka
  • New Star Wars Movies!
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In this episode, Albert, Jonesy, and Lauren breakdown all the events from the season 3 finale of The Mandalorian, "The Return"! But what exactly returned? Who were the winners and the losers of this episode? Of the season? And what can we expect looking ahead to season 4? The Cantina Cast looks at all these questions and so much more...enjoy!

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Albert & Jonesy celebrate the Cantina Cast's 500th episode by sharing what's next for the show, then casting aside all pretense and going full-on speculation mode by answering 26 Questions about The Mandalorian's season finale!

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Moff Gideon returns in the penultimate episode of The Mandalorian Season 3! Albert & Jonesy break it all down and discuss who the "spies" could be with reasons for and against the top candidates!

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As part of their Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 coverage, Albert, Jonesy, and Lauren breakdown the Ahsoka teaser trailer and bring you everything they learned from the Ahsoka panel!

If you enjoyed this episode, check out all of the livestreams from Star Wars Celebration 2023 on the Cantina Cast YouTube channel!

Submit your question for the next Listener Q&A show! And remember, Patreon members are guaranteed to be read on air and...

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Bo-Katan and Din Djarin begin the rebuilding of Mandalorian forces but not before a quick stop to help a Dutchess and her droid problem. Join Albert and Jonesy as they breakdown all the events of Chapter 22, "Guns For Hire", and look into what this episode does for the overall world building and the future of Mandalore as part of the new post-Empire galaxy! "It's about d*** time!" 

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Albert & Jonesy breakdown all of the surprises, heartache, and betrayal of the 2-part season finale for The Bad Batch.

Be sure to follow us on YouTube for our comprehensive Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023 coverage, which will include SIX LIVESTREAMS from Albert, Jonesy, and Lauren!

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Gorian Shard returns to Nevarro so his crew can have a drink in a school. Meanwhile, the Mandalorian covert receives an unexpected guest and take a leap of faith that redefines how we view "The Way." Join Albert & Jonesy as they breakdown "The Pirate."

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Season 2 of The Bad Batch is winding down and in this episode, Albert & Jonesy breakdown "Tipping Point". There looks to be no escape for Crosshair, but maybe not if Omega and the crew have something to say about it...or will they? The guys breakdown all the details here and more in this week's episode!

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Albert and Jonesy breakdown "The Foundling", an episode that saw the return of Ahmed Best to Star Wars, Bo-Katan leading her new found family in a rescue mission, and an answer to the burning question, "Who saved Grogu from the temple?"  

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