The Holdo Maneuver

"DARTH JAR JAR?!?!"

In this episode of The Holdo Maneuver, Mike and Marc channel their inner Force Builders to dive into the hilariously chaotic world of LEGO STAR WARS: REBUILD THE GALAXY!

Join us as we follow the journey of young nerf-herder Sig Greebling, who accidentally reshapes the entire galaxy after discovering the mysterious Cornerstone. With characters like Jedi Master Bobarian Afol ("Bob"), Darth Devastator, and even ...

"What was the Jedi's favorite brand of squirt gun in the 90s? Ah-Supa-Soka."

In this episode of ⁠The Holdo Maneuver, returning guest Kai Patterson joins Mike and Marc for an in-depth discussion about Kai’s fan re-edit of the Disney+ series AHSOKA. Kai spent nearly 10 months creating a more concise, 2.5-hour movie interpretation of the show, including 115 visual effects shots!

Hear how his deep love for Star Wars drove him to...

"What if you could go anywhere you wanted in the whole galaxy? A real adventure."

Join us for a thrilling episode of The Holdo Maneuver Podcast, where Mike and Marc are unpacking all the biggest STAR WARS news from SAN DIEGO COMIC CON & D23 EXPO 2024! This week, we're joined by two incredible guests: Justin Gyorfi (from RANT TO THE FUTURE) and Stanford Clark (from Animation Fascination & Movies: Past and Pres...

"Train yourself to let go of everything you fear to lose."

Join Mike & Marc (with guests Adam Molloy & from "The Saga Continues," Paul Hermann) on this episode of The Holdo Maneuver as we take aim at the galaxy's biggest debate: Has Disney really broken STAR WARS canon?

We debunk the grifters Star Wars Theories and set the record straight before you go nerdrotic, diving deep into the decisio...

"My biggest regret is that I wasn’t able to save you both."

Join hosts Marc and Mike for a thrilling episode of The Holdo Maneuver Podcast as they dive into the epic season one finale of THE ACOLYTE! Welcoming back guests Patrick Cotnoir (from The George Lucas Talk Show) & Stanford Clark (from Animation Fascination/Movies: Past and Present) to break down all the intense moments and shocking revelations.

In t...

"Someday, those noble intentions you all have will destroy every Jedi in the galaxy."

Join hosts Marc and Mike as they delve into the captivating world of THE ACOLYTE with special guests Ralph Apel (from Live Action Star Wars, Getting Lost) and Adam Daniel (of Issue 1 Productions.) In this thrilling episode, they break down Season 1, Episode 7 titled "Choice," where the past and present intertwine on the my...

"A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, George Lucas changed movies forever..."

Join hosts Marc and Mike on The Holdo Maneuver as they chat with PATRICK COTNOIR, producer of the documentary I'M "GEORGE LUCAS": A CONNOR RATLIFF STORY and talent booker for THE GEORGE LUCAS TALK SHOW. Discover the journey of comedian Connor Ratliff, who spent five years portraying George Lucas, and hear behind-the-scen...

“When you lose everything, that’s when you’re finally free.”

Join us for a thrilling deep dive into the Star Wars universe as we explore THE ACOLYTE Episode 6, "Teach/Corrupt." In this episode of The Holdo Maneuver, we navigate the intense aftermath of Episode 5, "Night," with our special guests Kenny Madison and Aspen Webster from the popular TREK WARS podcast.

We'll dissect the intricate events a...

"We're not defined by what we lose. We're defined by what we survive."

The galaxy's mysteries deepen as we dive into Episode 5 of THE ACOLYTE! Following the intense cliffhanger in Episode 4, "Day," join Marc and Mike on THE HOLDO MANEUVER, along with the insightful Dakota from GEEKRITIQUE, for a live, comprehensive review of all the thrills and twists in Episode 5, "Night."

This ...

"We're looking for a Wookiee. He's big and hairy. "

Join Marc and Mike on The Holdo Maneuver as they welcome Chris Plastic (of Shiny Plastic People) to delve into THE ACOLYTE, Episode 4, "Day." This episode brings exciting revelations and intense moments.

Highlights:

• Kelnacca's Off-Screen Death: Analyzing the impact and potential for future flashbacks.
• Ki-Adi-Mundi’s Cameo: The young...

"This isn’t about good or bad. This is about power and who is allowed to use it."

Join Mike and Marc for an exciting live podcast as they dive into the third episode of Disney+'s THE ACOLYTE! This week, they're joined by special guests Trent Vactor (from the Vactor Verse) and LuchaJohnny (from Geek the F Out), bringing their unique insights and passionate fandom to the table.

• Episode 3 | "Dest...

" ... you've all fought enough. This? It's my fight. I'm ready."

This week on ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠, Mike and Marc are excited to welcome back Stanford Clark (⁠Animation Fascination | Movies: Past & Present⁠) for more space A-Team shenanigans!

Together, they'll dive into the action-packed events of ⁠THE BAD BATCH⁠'s final season, covering episodes 8 through 15, and take a look back at t...

"In an age of light, a darkness rises."

Marc and Mike head back to the era of THE HIGH REPUBLIC this week with returning guest Adam Molloy as they discuss the series premiere (episodes 1 & 2) of Disney+'s THE ACOLYTE!

• Episode 1 | "Lost / Found"
• The Jedi pursue a suspect after a shocking crime.

• Episode 2 | "Revenge / Justice"

• An assassin strikes agai...

"This is where the fun begins..."

Star Wars on Streaming: A Discussion of a Galaxy Far, Far Away on Disney+ | Phoenix Fan Fusion

Step into the captivating universe of STAR WARS on Disney+ with a LIVE PODCAST RECORDING of ⁠The Holdo Maneuver⁠!

Filmed and recorded at ⁠Phoenix Fan Fusion 2024⁠, join us as we delve into the galaxy far, far away. From the thrilling adventures of THE MANDALORIAN to the nostalgic ...

“Why do I get the feeling you're going to be the death of me?”

This week on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, we hope you don't hate sand as Mike and Marc head Across the Stars with guest Allison Troy (of Retro Toy Princess.) After some aggressive negotiations, they perform a retrospective review of 2002's ATTACK OF THE CLONES! From Kamino to Dex's Diner, to Genosis and everywhere in between; so come one come all,...

"All it takes for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing.”

Oops! All Trailers Edition | On ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠ this week Marc and Mike check out the most recent trailers for the Disney+ series THE ACOLYTE and TALES OF THE EMPIRE, as well as the upcoming video game STAR WARS: OUTLAWS! They react to the surprises shown and speculate on what they'd like to see story-wise from each.

Also discussed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

"There is nothing of greater importance to the future of this Empire.”

This week on ⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠ Mike and Marc are joined by returning guest Michael Lee (That's It LA) to discuss space A-Team shenanigans! Clone Force Holdo breakdown the events of the first half of THE BAD BATCH's final season, from episodes 1 through to 7. Also discussed: Project Necormancer, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the similarities between The Bad Batc...

"Omega has been waiting for us a long time.”

This week on ⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠ Marc and Mike discuss the latest news out of Lucasfilm! Starting with breaking down THE BAD BATCH season three (the final season) trailer and clip from the premiere. Followed up by speculating about what the premise of the next STAR WARS film, THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU will entail! Also discussed: the passing of the late great Carl Weathers,...

"Do not celebrate this. There's no honor in this. This could easily be any of you lying here in the gutter of some forgotten world in the name of revenge. You would do well to remember that."

Mike and Marc head to the Motherworld this week on ⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠ and are joined by returning guest Kenny Madison (of Trek Wars, LassoCast.) Come with us on this derivative adventure through Zack Snyder's REBEL MO...