Star Wars Explained

Star Wars Explained

Subscribe to hear audio versions of some of our most popular YouTube videos new videos covering Star Wars Canon and Legends lore. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, behind the scenes, books, comics, video games, TV, and of course the films. If it’s Star Wars, you can learn about it here.If you are listening to just the podcast episodes please consider checking out our YouTube channel where most of our content is released and also our Patreon - for as little as $1 a month you get access to extra commentaries and content and supporting the channel really goes a long way for us to be able to bring you daily Star Wars goodness!

Episodes

September 20, 2025 32 mins
This week we're talking about the news and new Star Wars stories that came out, and we're also discussing Disney's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Andor has already won four Emmy awards! We talk about them, the news, and the latest Star Wars comics of the past week in the latest edition of Last Week In Star Wars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We're catching up on last week's news about the cast of Starfighter, and we're looking back at the amazing time we had at Dragon Con! Get I'm George Lucas on bluray: https://imgeorgelucas.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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This week's episode is a quick recap, because we are in full on crunch mode for Dragon Con! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oscar Isaac has expressed some interest in returning to Star Wars. Does it mean anything? We discuss this and more in this week's edition of Last Week in Star Wars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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A new trailer was released for LEGO Star Wars Rebuild the Galaxy season two! A ton of characters will be remixed and popping up, so let's talk about the news, canon, and questions of the last week in Star Wars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Matt Smith has been cast in Star Wars: Starfighter! Here are our thoughts on last week's news, Legacy of Vader issue seven, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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George Lucas went to San Diego Comic Con for the first time ever to talk about the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and The High Republic came to an end last week in Star Wars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Some new Star Wars books were announced this week at San Diego Comic Con! Let's talk about them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Andor got fourteen Emmy nominations! Today we're talking about what they got right and all the acting snubs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Get started at http://factormeals.com/starwars50off and use code starwars50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping! We're talking about the Ahsoka season two directors this week, as well as the sixth issue of Legacy of Vader! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What do we wish was canon from the LEGO Star Wars universe? Is there any truth to those Kenobi season two rumors? We're covering this and more in this week's episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Charles Soule returns to talk about ALL of the Trials of the Jedi spoilers! This is your warning! Do not watch this if you haven't finished the book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Meet your new favorite daily sneaker—Vessi is waterproof, ultra-comfy, and fits every part of your routine. Visit https://vessi.com/STARWARS and enjoy 15% off your first pair at checkout! Andor sets a new viewership record for its final three episodes! New Star Wars comics announced, and more in this week's episode of Last Week in Star Wars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Last week I got to have a chat with Michael Wilkinson, the brilliant costume designer for Andor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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During our trip to Lucasfilm we interviewed Margit Pfeiffer, supervising sound editor for Andor. She taught us a lot about her job and reminded me just how much work goes into every single detail in a Star Wars story of this scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Get started at http://factormeals.com/starwars50off and use code starwars50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping! Mia Goth will be playing one of the villains in Star Wars: Starfighter! We're covering that news and the latest canon stories in Last Week in Star Wars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We got to interview Alan Tudyk during our trip to Lucasfilm! He had a lot of fun things to say about returning to play K-2SO in Andor, as well as his time playing the droid during Rogue One! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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We got the chance to speak with Tony Gilroy about Andor season two as part of their For Your Consideration press tour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Charles Soule sat down with me to talk about creating Trials of the Jedi, the final novel in The High Republic. This interview does not contain spoilers for the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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