The Purrgil Pod

Hunter and Jessica are back to dissect the incredibly dark—literally, turn up your screen contrast—events of Maul: Shadow Lord. Maul is putting on his best "sage advisor" act, hosting a creepy tea ceremony and trying to recruit Devon by bonding over their shared trauma of murdered families and Republic betrayal. Devon isn't having it, utilizing Obi-Wan’s signature backflip to escape his clutches, though Maul makes sur...

Hunter and Jessica are diving straight into the gorgeous, neon-soaked, Blade Runner-esque underworld of Janix for the two-part premiere of Maul: Shadow Lord. Everyone’s favorite half-a-Sith is back, proving that surviving being sliced in two just requires a little magical Zabrack stubbornness—and Sam Witwer's incredible voice acting. The hosts break down a surprisingly brutal opening heist, noting that while this might be an an...

Hunter and Jessica have finally reached the end of the road with the Andor Season 2 finale, and it’s a straight shot right into the events of Rogue One. The hosts break down the claustrophobic Coruscant rescue where a spectacularly lethal K-2SO helps create the ultimate "ISB sandwich," putting a permanent "hurt" on Officer Heurt.

Meanwhile, Major Partagaz realizes his tyrannical web has finally collapsed, choosi...

Hunter and Jessica are back to break down the penultimate episode of Andor Season 2, and the tables have officially turned!

It's a bad day to be Dedra Meero. The hosts revel in her spectacular fall from grace as she finds herself strapped to an interrogation chair, getting threatened by Director Krennic and a rather intimidating drill. Hunter and Jessica debate if Dedra has essentially become the new Syril Karn, desperately cra...

Hunter and Jessica are back to break down the intense pressure of Andor Season 2, Episode 10, "Make it Stop". The timeline has officially jumped to one year before the Battle of Yavin, and poor double-agent Lonnie is absolutely "shook". After being buttered up by a surprisingly gentle Luthen on a very public Coruscant park bench, Lonnie finally delivers the ultimate Rogue One setup, dropping the intel on the Emp...

Hunter and Jessica are back to break down what might be the most stressful 24 hours in galactic history. In this episode, the political, militaristic, and underworld factions of the rebellion are finally colliding, and Mon Mothma is officially done playing the polite politician. The hosts dissect her epic, bridge-burning Senate speech where she bravely drops the "M" word—Monster—on Emperor Palpatine right before the ISB l...

Hunter and Jessica are back to discuss the absolute emotional devastation that was Andor Season 2, Episode 8, "Who Are You?".

It’s the end of the line for everyone’s favorite stalker. The hosts break down Syril Karn’s final, crushing moments—where getting punched in the face by Cassian Andor hurts less than realizing your arch-nemesis doesn't even know your name. Talk about an identity crisis.

Meanwhile, Dedra Meero is ...

Episode Overview: Andor Season 2, Episode 7 – "The Messenger"

Happy New Year, 2026!

Hunter and Jessica are finally back to break down the calm before the storm in Andor Season 2, Episode 7, "The Messenger".

In this episode, the Empire is busy staging false flag operations, and Dedra Meero is choking on her ambitions while trying to keep Syril Karn in line.

Jessica has some choice words for Dedra's manipulation...

The Purrgil Pod: Calibrate Your Enthusiasm (and Your Cough Medicine)

Welcome back to The Purrgil Pod, where hosts Jessica and Hunter are battling colds and exhaustion to recap a very tension-filled episode!

It was a festive evening indeed, where the ISB looked fantastic in their dress whites (don't get us started on Krennic and his little sash—oh, hot!). We debate why Mon Mothma's amazing, ribbon-covered outfits and great col...

Jessica and Hunter of The Purrgil Pod dive deep into an episode filled with dubious spycraft, ruthless ambition, and highly questionable romance. The hosts tackle the questionable logic behind Cassian Andor’s new cover identity as "Varian Skye," a tailor who apparently believes a fancy jacket is enough to bypass galactic facial recognition. Listen as they break down how Syril Karn, convinced he’s a special double agent, d...

Prepare to be intrigued by the discussion of candy-filled spiders from Gorman, complete with notes inside the wrapper, and wonder aloud what kind of candy Syril actually eats from them! The hosts unpack the episode's overwhelmingly depressing tone, from Bix's harrowing trauma (including her sleepwalking and picking up a weapon), to Cassian's heavy emotional baggage and fierce determination to protect Bix after failing t...

Get ready, Padawans, because the time has come to Execute Order 66! This isn't just any episode of the Purrgil Pod, it's the special Episode 66, and hosts Jessica and Hunter are joined by their absolutely amazing editor, Darryl!

This epic installment is all about "Tales of the Underworld", diving deep into the backstories of two fan-favorite characters: Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. Forget your 5-second Mother Talzi...

Get ready for a "heavy" and anxiety-inducing ride on the Purrgil Pod as Hunter and Jessica dive into an episode where everyone is "running out of time".

•First up, Cassian's bizarrely hotwiring a TIE fighter on the "Farm Planet" (Mina Rau)—not to fly, but for communications. Predictably, things go sideways fast with an Imperial crackdown and tragic ends.

•Meanwhile, on Chandrila, Mon Mothma's dau...

Buckle up, rebels! This week, we're diving headfirst into Andor Season 2's "Sagrona Teema Solom," and we explore Andor's gritty realism. Think muddy Yavin 4 survival tips (got any moldy meal bars?), Imperial audits hitting a little too close to home (thanks, Tony Gilroy!), and an unsettling lieutenant trying to hit on Bix. But don't worry, there's also space rock-paper-scissors played with "Roski ...

Ready for a Star Wars Deep Dive?

Jessica and Hunter of the Purrgil Pod are back with their latest episode, taking a laser-focused look at Andor Season 2, Episode 1, "One Year Later"! If the initial three-episodes-a-week release left you feeling overwhelmed, this is your chance to catch up and uncover every detail you might have missed by revisiting it one episode at a time.

In this must-listen breakdown, Jessica and Hunter ...

Welcome back to the podcast that dares to dive deep into the galaxy far, far away... sometimes with the help of a palette cleanser! This is The Purrgil Pod, where hosts Jessica and Hunter bravely face the intensity of Andor. This wasn't your average, cutesy Star Wars adventure trying to sell you dolls; this was heavy, adult storytelling! From Syril's unraveling to Luthen's dramatic confrontation and the surprising origi...

Happy May the 4th! Join Jessica and Hunter for a special episode of the Perle Pod as they dive deep into the latest Star Wars adventures. Get ready for a rapid-fire, in-depth look at Andor episodes 4, 5, and 6, hailed by some as the best Star Wars show ever!

Jump right in as they celebrate May the 4th with discussions ranging from Lego sets and luxury jewelry to the unique experience of seeing Revenge of the Sith back on the big scr...

Strap in, Purrgil Pod listeners! Join your captains, Jessica and Hunter, as they dive headfirst into the first three explosive episodes of the new Star Wars hit series, Andor!

Get hyped for their unfiltered reactions as they unpack the mind-blowing world-building on display. From the jaw-droppingly elaborate Chandrilan wedding customs and incredible fashion to the gritty, lived-in streets of Ferrix, this show is a visual feast!

Jessi...