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.
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We (well, Chris, anyway) spent TWO DAYS inside the Lucas Museum….original Star Wars costumes, an N-1 Starfighter, incredible art, exclusive merch, the Skywalker Grill…and one frustrating surprise.
Here's what you need to know before visiting.
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
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Is Darth Vader really the future of Star Wars or is it finally time for someone new to become the face of the galaxy? With Hayden Christensen returning as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka Season 2, Albert and Kirsty ask what his resurgence means for the future of Star Wars. Should Anakin remain at the center of Star Wars and serve as a bridge for the next generation of fans or finally make room for someone new?
...Albert & Chris finish out the Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire series with a full breakdown of issues 4 & 5 in this Patreon Preview. Han returns to the team after Return of the Jedi with a cameo from Hondo Ohnaka while Luke & Leia finally reveal what the ancient Force relic actually is!
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
Albert & Chris return for a Patreon Preview of back-to-back episodes to finish out Echoes of the Empire written by Ethan Sacks. First up, is "Shadow of Batuu" showcasing Leia & Chewie followed by "The Battle for Black Spire" with Luke joining into the mix as they try recover an ancient relic strong in the Force before Vader does!
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- @the.chris...
The Waystation returns tonight to get you caught up on all the latest Star Wars news and rumors! Join Albert, Chris, and Kirsty as they discuss Zero Company, the Spectres heading to SWC2027, Smugglers Gambit, Mando/Grogu physical media release, the Lego Executor, and more!
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
- @darkknightrebel
Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend.
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We've all seen the footage, right? No? Well, don't worry, as Albert & Chris have you covered in this Patreon (Preview) Exclusive episode! The guys will be looking at all the details from the D23 "teaser" footage shown and provide their analysis and reckless speculation!
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend.
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After spending the weekend firsthand at D23 this year, Chris returns to show to help breakdown all the Star Wars news and announcements! The guys will be talking the latest on Ahsoka Season 2, Starfighter, Star Wars Eclipse, Star Wars: The Experience, and more!
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend.
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The fall of Kylo Ren starts NOW as Charles Soule returns to complete the "Kylo Ren Trilogy". Join Albert as he breaks down all the events in this first issue which is off to a great start...again!
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Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend.
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Join Albert & Chris as they prepare you for The Ninth Jedi series dropping on August 5th! What do you need to know? What can we expect based on the trailer? All this and more in one of our favorite show formats....The Final Hype!
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend.
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Uncle Traveling Chris has returned from San Diego Comic Con 2026 and the guys are here to discuss it all! They'll be talking all the big announcements, panels, the Lucasfilm museum, and what that first experience was like for Chris!
Hosts
- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend.
Join Albert & Chris as they wrap up this series in this Patreon Preview Exclusive! Captain Lawson and Two-Boots unravel the treachery inside their department! What will happen if they collide with Maul as he launches his campaign of terror? Will Janix fall to the darkness of corruption and crime?
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
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Star Wars: Legacy drops on July 28th and Albert provides his spoiler-free sneak peek in two parts. Part one is for anyone who wants a high level sneak peek going into this one knowing it's Rey, it's Leia, it's after The Last Jedi, and that's about it. Part two is for anyone who wants a little more, but still spoiler-free, and a breakdown of the official synopsis.
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (T...
In this final public episode of The Mandalorian and Grogu coverage, Albert & Chris take a look back and spotlight the heroes and hermit of the movie, Ward, Hugo, Zeb, Gatori, and the of course, the Anzellans!
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend.
Albert & Chris round the corner on their The Mandalorian and Grogu coverage shifting focus to the "bad guys" of the film. Join the guys as they talk Hutts, hunters, and the what remains of the Empire.
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend.
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Albert & Chris begin their breakdown and discussion of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire in this week's Patreon Preview! As Rey searches for a powerful artifact from the High Republic era, her journey takes her to Black Spire Outpost where Vader once visited in search of the same thing!
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
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Albert & Chris celebrate 666 episodes and Father's Day 2026 with a character spotlight on the big "baddy daddy" himself, Sheev Palpatine. The guys commemorate his rise to power, his relationships with Anakin, Dathan, Rey, Ben Solo, and much more!
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During an annual run of the "Star Gauntlet", Janix's local podrace event, Lawson and Rheena uncover a triple cross that could result in a financial shift of power - but who's behind it?
Join Albert & Chris in this Patreon Preview breakdown of issue #4 of Shadow of Maul, "Blood Gamble".
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
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Our next Mandalorian and Grogu spotlight episode features none other than "Stinky" himself, Rotta the Hutt! Join Albert & Chris as they look back on Rotta's origins, the burden of his father's legacy, and the New Republic future that's been laid out before him!
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- @albertmpadilla (ALL)
- @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok)
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Is this Patreon Preview, Albert breaks down the events in the 4th issue of Shadow of Maul, "Hidden Figures". As Lawson works to uncover the corruption within the department, someone has been tracking and wanting him dead...but, who and why?
(Hint: I still don't know)
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- @albertmpadilla
Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend.
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