Han Took Shots First

Han Took Shots First

A Stars Wars rewatch and discussion podcast from the folks behind the Bad Movies Worse People podcast. Because there are no other Star Wars podcasts out there and you need OUR opinions! We will be watching every live-action Star Wars property in in-universe chronological order while also peppering in discussion episodes about news, behind-the-scenes info, and general Star Wars related chit chat. Email us at hantookshotsfirst@gmail.com

Episodes

July 2, 2025 67 mins

We're finally getting into the Disney+ show that saved modern Star Wars from the ravages of Rise of Skywalker, season one of The Mandalorian! In this first episode, we meet Mando himself, played by Pedro Pascal before the internet hated him, as well as Greef Karga, The Child (aka Baby Yoda aka Grogu) and IG-11 . Not to mention the great Werner Herzog as the mysterious Client. 

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Due to a major technical disaster with our Return of the Jedi episode, we are experiencing a delay in our normally scheduled releases. Hence, this week we will be releasing our very first and extremely popular episode on EPISODE I: THE PHANTOM MENACE in its uncut, ad-free form, usually reserved for Patreon, now for everyone! We will be back with our normally scheduled coverage of THE MANDALORIAN Season 1 in two weeks' time. Unt...

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Jack and Derrick are back to discuss the second half of TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD, this time covering an origin story of Cad Bane! This Wild West tale has some twists and turns and Eastwood-style shootouts!

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Jack and Derrick dive into the first story arc from the latest Disney+ animated series, TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD featuring Asajj Ventriss as she befriends an annoying little Jedi kid and has to help him find his way to The Path and Quinlan Vos. This is one of Derrick’s first full experiences with Star Wars animation, so we’ll get into character design, animation, storytelling, action and more! Stay tuned for another episode talking ...

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May 17, 2025 140 mins

After a slight delay, here is our last episode about the finale of Andor Season 2, BBY 1! Covering episodes 10-12, Jack, Derrick and The Classy Alcoholic of The Mixed Company Podcast discuss the events of these final three episodes, how they lead up to Rogue One, where all of the chess pieces are sitting, our feelings about this epic saga coming to a conclusion and the somewhat surprising way it all finished up. Join us for this ep...

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We answer some questions and read some comments from our most engaged listener right before we dive into BBY 1 (episodes 10-12) of Andor Season 2. Stay tuned for our coverage of those episodes, coming May 15!

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May 9, 2025 144 mins

Andor season 2 continues and we're discussing ALL THREE parts of 2 BBY in one supersized episode this time! Havoc breaks loose on Ghorman, Mon kicks the Rebellion into full gear and this time, apparently, the revolution will be televised!

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May 6, 2025 1 min

A quick update about our coverage of the next story arc of Andor Season 2

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Luthen and Krennic face off at a dinner party, Bix gets some revenge, Kleya steps up and Cassian finds what is important to him. Jack and Derrick dive into the final episode of the second arc of Andor season 2, 3 BBY, with their friend The Classy Alcoholic of The Mixed Company Podcast and Whitney from Bad Movies Worse People

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Jack and Derrick are joined again by their friend The Classy Alcoholic of The Mixed Company Podcast to discuss the 2nd episode of Andor season 2's second arc, I Have Friends Everywhere!

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April 30, 2025 59 mins

Jack and Derrick are joined by their friend The Classy Alcoholic from The Mixed Company Podcast to discuss the first of three new episodes of ANDOR, Ever Been to Ghorman? It's been a year since the loss of Brasso, Cassian and Bix are in hiding, Wilmon is visiting Saw Gerrera, Karn and Dedra are trying to infiltrate the Ghorman Front and Luthen is still cranking away at his machinations behind the scenes.

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April 27, 2025 39 mins

Jack and Derrick dive into the final episode of the first arc of Andor season 2, HARVEST! It's the third day of the Chandrilan wedding and Cassian finally reaches Mina Rau to try to rescue Bix, Brasso and the rest of his Rebellion family and possibly the most uncomfortable dinner scene in Star Wars since Empire Strikes Back. There are a lot of really uncomfortable scenes, but we push the story forward in traumatic and serious ways.

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April 25, 2025 41 mins

We take a dive into episode 2 of Andor's second season as the rebellion starts to unfold in new and interesting ways...

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April 23, 2025 46 mins

Jack and Derrick are back to dive right into the second season of ANDOR! This is the first of 12 episodes where we will break down and discuss every single episode of Andor Season 2 as soon as they release. Subscribe for notifications because we will have THREE episodes EVERY SINGLE WEEK until the show is done!

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April 16, 2025 14 mins

Derrick shows Jack some alternate scrolls he found online based on George Lucas's original scripts for STAR WARS!

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Jack and Derrick are back with their friend Ryan to discuss 1980's THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK! Here, now, is part 2 of our totally on topic and not at all immature chat about Episode V!

Check out Ryan's band GRIPES! on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Get Han Took Shots First merch and other Worse People merch in our new store at worsepeople.dashery.com

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Jack and Derrick breakdown and discuss their reactions to the surprise trailer drop for the brand new STAR WARS TALES OF THE UNDERWORLD

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April 2, 2025 29 mins

Jack and Derrick sit down to discuss the two official Disney+ trailers for season 2 of Andor in anticipation of the episodes, which begin airing April 22. Our coverage of the new season will start April 23!

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Jack and Derrick are joined once again by their good friend Ryan to discuss the second film in the Star Wars franchise and the one that is widely considered the best of the saga, 1980's EMPIRE STRIKES BACK! This is going to be another two-parter, so stay tuned for part 2 on April 9!

Check out Ryan's band GRIPES! on Spotify and Bandcamp.

Get Han Took Shots First merch and other Worse People merch in our new store at worsepeople.dasher...

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Part 2 of our discussion on 1977's STAR WARS EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE is here! We set out on this podcasting adventure looking forward to finally getting to the original trilogy and here we are! We continue the season 2 premiere of Han Took Shots First talking all about this classic with Whitney joining us.

Get our episodes early, uncut and ad-free on theWorse People Patreon for only $3 a month atpatreon.com/worsepeople

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