Return of the Pod: A Podcast About Star Wars
There is another! JABBA THE POD is dead… but RETURN OF THE POD has just begun. Join our Starbinger heroes (Brian Silliman, Caitlin Busch, and Matt Romano) for a celebratory visit to the world of Star Wars each and every week, where they’ll continue to cover everything going on in the galaxy far, far away. Our midi-chlorian counts are still unmatched! If you’re looking for the positive twin suns of the Star Wars fandom, then the force is with you. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ReturnOfThePod for more!
Episodes
Is it the best Star Wars ever made? Brian, Caitlin, and Matt discuss the final arc of Andor and say farewell to the series, with some room for character rankings, news, and more.
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Caitlin, Matt, and Brian try to get through their emotions to discuss episodes 7, 8, and 9 of Andor Season 2, which continued the show’s streak of hard-to-watch-brilliance. Bail Organa swore in the senate building, clutch those pearls.
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Syril’s finest moment and Saw’s gas of rage, Caitlin, Matt, and Brian discuss the second arc of Andor Season 2, and touch on 20 years of Revenge of the Sith
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What if the entire planet was just wheat? Caitlin, Matt, and Brian are back to discuss the first arc of Andor Season 2. They loved it. Did that spoil anything? Well they did. They loved it. There is much to discuss. Special appearances by Eedy Karn and a fondue fork.
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So many topics and no organization means that Hang Time Protocol is in order! Brian, Matt, and Caitlin casually discuss Daredevil: Born Again, Spider-Sink, Andor, Mickey 17, Harley Quinn, Looney Toons, Severance, Jean-Luc Godard, and more.
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Matt and Brian try to do a semi-live short episode discussing the big cast reveals for Avengers: Doomday.
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Un-polite ranting is back for another round, as Caitlin, Matt, and Brian discuss corporate controlled art before discussing art that was made under corporate control. Topics include Captain America: Brave New World, the S2 trailer of Andor, Anora at the Oscars, and more. Special guests include Eedy Karn and Harrison Ford.
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Brian, Caitlin and Matt are back to finish their pirate adventure and discuss episodes 5, 6, 7, and 8 of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Also, get ready for Nosferatu and a giant swarm of sex rats to take over The Great Movie Ride!
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It’s an unexpected party, as Caitlin, Matt, and Brian are joined by a host of bit characters to close out 2024. They go into the first four eps of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Superman, Marvel, 2024 in general, and what 2025 could be. Also, get excited for a jumbo Real Talk segment that celebrates 5 years of their podcasting together. Everyone’s here, are you?
- News On The March (7:36)
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Eps 1-4 (27:55)
- 2024 Yea...
It’s time to explain our absence and catch up! It’s also time to (briefly) lose our positivity as we discuss the cancelation of The Acolyte and the current state of Star Wars fandom. Welcome to our first uncensored episode.
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Brian, Caitlin, and Matt go mad about episodes 5 and 6 of The Acolyte, while also touching on The Bear, werewolf smut, Disney money, online hate machines, shower curtains, and more.
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Everyone loves it! Brian, Caitlin, and Matt are back to talk about the first four episodes of The Acolyte. Also on deck is House of the Dragon, The Boys, The Great Movie Ride, and more! Pip Pip Pip.
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Omega is a Tennis pro! Brian, Matt, and Caitlin are back to discuss the finale of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Also on deck: Tales of the Empire, 25 years of The Phantom Menace, The Great Movie Ride, Captain’s Corner, and more! Get caught UP in it.
THE LOST EPISODE! This episode was recorded on May 29, 2024.
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He hates these cans! Brian, Caitlin, and Matt are back to get at Star Wars: The Bad Batch S3, going into eps 8-12. There’s also news, trailers, The Great Movie Ride, and a surprising store update!
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Omega has what now? Matt and Brian catch up with Star Wars: The Bad Batch, covering S3 eps 4, 5, 6, and 7. They also get into the Oscars, Dune, Rogue Squadron, Cerveza Cristal, and more. Get caught UP IN IT.
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Not enough monsters and not enough accountants! We go through some hot hot news before Brian and Matt discuss the S3 premiere of Star Wars: The Bad Batch. It was three episodes because triples makes it safe.
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Matt, Caitlin, and Brian are here to go through all of the Star Wars news that 2024 has let loose so far. There’s also Captain’s Corner, and a brand new segment. Get caught up in it!
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It's that time of year again! It's time for the CAPTAIN'S CORNER SPOTCHKA NIGHTS LIFE DAY SPECTACULAR! Part 2? Volume 2? Does it matter?
Join Matt, Caitlin & Brian for their annual year-in-review, looking back at all things Star Wars, Star Trek, Marvel, DC, movies, TV and more for 2023! And of course, what we're all looking forward to in 2024.
Happy Holidays from Starbinger Base & Many ...
Caitlin, Matt, and Brian return from hiatus for a long overdue discussion on Star Wars: Ahsoka. Also in the mix: strikes, Marvel, tax write-offs, Glenn Howerton, Thrawghts, broken promises, and much much more!
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All of our theories were wrong! Matt, Caitlin, and Brian tackle The Mandalorian Chapter 28 and discuss the season as a whole. Come on out and meet the Moffs!
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