Star Wars Escape Pod

Star Wars Escape Pod

Star Wars discussion and entertainment. After-shows, guests, interviews, reviews, and exciting star wars headlines await you right here on Star Wars Escape Pod. Weekly episodes coming your way at lightspeed! Ad-free!

Episodes

August 18, 2025 95 mins

This week on the podcast, hosts Josh and Blake, joined by their friend Darian, are discussing the latest Star Wars news from San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC). George Lucas's first Comic-Con appearance since 1976 to promote his upcoming Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, which will feature a vast collection of pop culture artifacts.

Our conversation shifts to Star Wars collectibles, including new Hasbro Black Series action figures and the ne...

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Jedi, Sith, and all the shades of the Force in between. Join us as we dive into the unknowns of the New Jedi Order era, picking apart clues from the novel Force Collector and the subtle hints woven throughout The Rise of Skywalker. What does the future hold for the galaxy's peacekeepers?

On this week's episode of "Star Wars Escape Pod," the hosts and special guest Francis dive deep into the new New Jedi Order era. They speculated o...

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Get ready to pull up a seat at the dejarik table! This month, Star Wars Escape Pod is injecting some pure fun into your feed with our brand new sub-series, Cantina Banter! Mixed right into our regular programming, these special episodes are all about casual chats, lively debates, and good old-fashioned banter about everything and anything in the galaxy far, far away. No mission briefings, just good vibes and great company. You w...

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Get ready to pull up a seat at the sabacc table! This month, Star Wars Escape Pod is injecting some pure fun into your feed with our brand new sub-series, Cantina Banter! Mixed right into our regular programming, these special episodes are all about casual chats, lively debates, and good old-fashioned banter about everything and anything in the galaxy far, far away. No mission briefings, just good vibes and great company. You won't...

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Get Ready for Cantina Banter!

Ever wondered what it's like to just hang out at a Cantina in a galaxy far, far away? Well, buckle up, because we're launching a brand-new sub-series on Star Wars Escape Pod: Cantina Banter!

Forget scripts and planned topics – we're heading to the Cantina for some chill, unscripted conversations. We'll be kicking back, letting the conversation flow wherever the Force takes us, and maybe even throwing i...

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Join Josh, Blake, and Darian for an in-depth discussion on the evolution of Star Wars books! We're diving deep into the last five years, dissecting the current market, and comparing the modern era to the initial Disney releases. Discover what sets these periods apart, how they stack up against the old Legends (EU) material, and the strategies needed to navigate ever-shifting consumer demands.

Another news article about and oldie. V...

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Journey with us this week as we squeeze into the escape pod for a rapid-fire catch-up with co-host Bryce! We'll be dissecting the monumental conclusion of The High Republic, celebrating the resurgence of Battlefront 2, announcing the fortunate winners of our Orbitkey giveaway, and navigating through a galaxy of other topics. It's a quick, casual banter session you won't want to miss!

Giveaway Link: https://gleam.io/iQUiy/star-wars-...

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PUNCH IT! STAR WARS GIVEAWAY FROM ORBITKEY 

We only have 3 days left on the final star wars Orbitkey giveaway - make sure you throw your name in that hat! We chat new comics, books, and other great news right here in this mini episode! The link to do so is right here: https://gleam.io/iQUiy/star-wars-orbitkey-giveaway-2

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This week we dive deep for a review on the first book in a developing trilogy called Reign of the Empire. The first installment, by Alexander Freed, "Mask of Fear", is our subject this week. We get our special guest Iain Kay on with Josh for the review, the deep dive making connections and more.

We only have 8 days left on the final star wars Orbitkey giveaway #2 so make sure you throw your name in the hat!! Link is right here:    ...

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This week on Star Wars Escape Pod, we dive deep into the treacherous depths of the "Tales of the Underworld" story arc, focusing on everyone's favorite Duros bounty hunter: Cad Bane!

Join Josh, Blake and Darian as we unpack the thrilling narratives that further cement Bane's reputation as one of the galaxy's most formidable and ruthless figures. We'll break down his cunning tactics, his complex moral code (or lack thereof!), and hi...

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She's back! Asajj Ventress, the formidable fan-favorite from The Clone Wars, makes her unexpected return, continuing her saga beyond the acclaimed novel Dark Disciple – a true gem for any Clone Wars connoisseur. We're diving deep into the implications of resurrection in the Star Wars universe, reviewing the first three episodes of Ventress's journey in Tales of the Underworld, and connecting all the thrilling narrative threads. Joi...

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The final arc of ANDOR has hit Disney plus, and so has our dedicated aftershow on the podcast app of your choice! 🎉

Dive into the season finale with us in the last of our special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Kirk, Dan, and Kyle for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action of the final moments of one of the greatest star wars shows ever made.

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The third arc of ANDOR Season 2 has hit Disney streaming, and so has our dedicated aftershow on the podcast app of your choice! 🎉

Dive into the season premiere with us in the first of our four special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Kirk, Matt, and Darian for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action of the Ghorman massacre, Mon Mothma's exit from the senate, crossovers w...

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May the Fourth Be With You! Happy Star Wars Day, everyone! While we didn't manage to record a dedicated May the 4th special this year, we hope you're celebrating in true Star Wars style. Get together with friends or family, have a movie marathon, build some LEGO, dive into a game – whatever fun, Force-filled activity you choose! And don't forget to check out all the awesome deals happening this weekend. Keep an eye out for sales ...

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The first three episodes of ANDOR Season 2 have arrived, and so has our dedicated aftershow! 🎉

Dive into the season premiere with us in the first of our four special episodes covering this incredible series. This week, join Josh, Blake, Kirk, Dan, Shawna, and Darian for a packed roundtable discussion breaking down all the action.

We create this podcast out of pure love for Star Wars, and we'd love for you to help us share it!

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Star Wars Celebration has come to a close in Japan and we're here to have a fun chat about all the exciting reveals, the biggest headlines that came from the convention and some beautiful speeches delivered by Ahmed Best and Dave Filoni. Everything from Starfighter, to Maul: Shadow Lord, Visions Vol 3, Zero Company, Star Wars x Fortnite and the NEXT Star Wars Celebration in 2 years...

Join Josh, Blake, Kirk and Kyle as we dive deep...

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Today we're recapping DAY 3 of Celebration Japan 2025! During the closing ceremonies of Star Wars Celebration Japan, it was announced that Star Wars Celebration will return to California in 2027, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the first time the event has been held in LA since 2006. Additionally, details and a release date for Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 were revealed by the directors, showcasing nine new ani...

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Today we're recapping DAY 2 of Celebration Japan 2025!

Today's Star Wars news includes exciting updates across the galaxy: the cast of Andor is teasing the upcoming Season 2 which will delve deeper into supporting character stories and how it will air, while Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, and Rosario Dawson shared five secrets about Ahsoka, alongside a surprise guest. For gamers, the new single-player turn-based tactics game Star Wars Z...

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Today we're recapping DAY 1 of Celebration Japan 2025!

Star Wars Celebration Japan featured several key reveals, headlined by the announcement of Shawn Levy's new film, Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, which begins production this fall for a Memorial Day 2027 release. 1  Attendees also got a first look at The Mandalorian and Grogu, set for a May 2026 theatrical debut. 2  Lucasfilm Animation announced Star Wars: Maul -...

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Star Wars Celebration is just around the corner, and the hyperspace lanes are buzzing with pre-event news! The hype is reaching critical levels, so join your Escape Pod co-hosts as we blast through the biggest headlines and hottest topics you need to know before the main event. Get ready for our usual mix of insights, laughs, and maybe a few poorly-timed jokes!

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