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Summary Join co-host, Todd Hoffman from WSTR | Galactic Public Access, as he explores the legacy of the film Aliens, its impact on sci-fi and action genres, and the latest Star Wars news, including Rey's new Jedi plan and upcoming Lego sets.

Key Topics The impact of Aliens on sci-fi and action genres James Cameron's contributions to the Aliens franchise The character of Ellen Ripley as a cinematic hero The influence of Aliens on video games and pop culture Latest Star Wars news: Rey's Jedi Order and upcoming sets

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 04:18 How Cameron Followed Ridley Scott's Alien 08:08 Why Ripley Is a Cinematic Icon 11:31 Hudson's Memorable Quotes 13:56 Favorite Marine and Equipment 14:53 Action vs Horror in Aliens 15:48 The Queen Alien and Tension Scenes 16:17 The Role of Practical Effects 18:18 Influence of Aliens on Video Games 20:43 Why Xenomorphs Are Timeless 22:19 Alien vs Aliens: Which Is Better? 23:35 Memorable Quotes and Fan Faves 24:32 Legacy of Aliens in Media 25:29 Aliens as a Model for Action Films 26:55 Why Fans Still Love Xenomorphs 28:07 Star Wars News: Rey's Jedi Plan 30:28 Upcoming Lego Star Wars Sets 33:05 Star Wars and Marvel: New Announcements 35:22 Personal Life and Geeky Updates 38:12 Closing Remarks and Next Episode

Resources & Links: Socials: @wstrmedia Email: mailbox@wstrmedia.com Join us next time as we explore the summer of 86 in movies, diving into iconic films from the year that shaped a generation, only here on WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Join us as we journey through lesser-known corners of the Star Wars galaxy, spotlighting the enigmatic Morseerian species and their surprisingly detailed universe. Whether you're a die-hard fan or newcomer, unpacking these obscure characters enriches our understanding of the galaxy far, far away.

In this episode: An introduction to Nabrun Leids, a barely seen but visually striking cantina patron Deep dive into the species: biology, origins, and appearances in the franchise The role of design and conceptualization behind minor characters, including costume sketches by John Mollo Speculation on profession: from space scientists to galactic smugglers, possibilities galore The species' potential for storylines in future projects, including Mandalorian and beyond Drinks of the Star Wars universe: from blue milk to exotic cocktails like Yoda Soda and Dark Side Martinis How obscure characters add richness and diversity to the galactic tapestry Fan engagement: creating your own Morseerian character and their backstory Timestamp Highlights: (00:20) Welcome and episode overview—returning to the Rishi species and obscure characters (01:23) Introduction to Nabrun Leids and the unique species known as Morseerian (04:39) Species overview: biology, habitat, and visual traits such as gas masks and four arms (06:23) Cultural details: secretive, methane respiratory species from the planet Merge (09:40) Appearances in canonical and extended universe materials: from A New Hope to Mandalorian (11:44) Behind the scenes: costume design evolution from sketches to screen (13:25) Connection to broader galaxy narratives—potential in new series and cosplay ideas (18:57) What would a Morseerian drink at the cantina? Exploring fictional Star Wars beverages (23:28) The significance of lesser-known species in expanding the universe's depth (26:40) Imagining a professional role: from space trucker to scientist, and fan-made fan theories (30:55) Exploring the planet Merge: history, role in the Clone Wars, and secretive activities (42:35) The proof that Star Wars fans find fascinating stories everywhere—from the obscure to the legendary (44:15) Future projects and the ongoing quest for galaxy-wide diversity Resources & Links: Socials: @wstrmedia Email: mailbox@wstrmedia.com Join us next time as we explore the summer of 86 in movies, diving into iconic films from the year that shaped a generation, only here on WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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In this episode of WSTR Galactic Public Access, Todd Hoffman explores the galaxy's most undesirable jobs, ranking them based on danger, respect, smell, and survival chances. From Death Star trash compactor technicians to dangerous bounty hunters, discover which roles are truly the worst in Star Wars and why.

Main Topics & Insights: Overview of the criteria for ranking worst jobs in Star Wars: danger level, respect, smell factor, and survival odds Deep dive into the most unpleasant jobs: Death Star Trash Compactor Technician: dangerous, high smell, and thankless Rancor Keeper: high emotional and physical risk, street cred included Sarlacc Pit Maintenance Crew: treacherous, with extreme danger and smell issues Droid Oil Bath Attendant: mundane but essential, with low risk Dangerous jobs that command respect: Stormtrooper on door duty: boring but risky with force, blasters TIE Fighter Pilot: high risk due to no shields and space combat Imperial Bridge Officer: high stakes with potential for mistakes under Vader Bounty Hunter rival to Boba Fett: high danger, low survival, and mixed respect Thankless roles: Moisture farmer on Tatooine: tough environment, low respect Gonk Droid: basic power source, very low respect Jabba Palace Musician: risky, possibly degrading Boredom versus danger: which is worse for job satisfaction? Audience engagement: what jobs in Star Wars would you take or avoid? Timestamps: 00:00 - Welcome & topic introduction: ranking the galaxy's worst jobs 00:26 - Solo podcast setting, quick personal updates 02:17 - Main theme: ranking worst Star Wars jobs with criteria 03:15 - Death Star Trash Compactor Technician: dangerous and smelly 04:14 - Rancor Keeper: high risk, street cred 08:12 - Sarlacc Pit Maintenance: very dangerous and unpleasant 09:36 - Droid Oil Bath Attendant: mundane but necessary 11:11 - Stormtrooper Door Duty: boring yet risky 12:41 - TIE Fighter Pilot: high danger, no shields 16:16 - Imperial Bridge Officer: stressful, high stakes 19:07 - Bounty Hunter Rival: dangerous, respect, and high risk 21:01 - Moisture Farmer: hot, dusty, less respect 23:21 - Gonk Droid: low respect, power source 24:24 - Jabba Palace Musician: high risk, potentially degrading 25:47 - Boredom vs risk: which job seems worse? 26:32 - Death Star Trash Compactor takes the cake as the worst 27:28 - Audience call to share your worst Star Wars jobs 28:53 - Upcoming topics: worst vacation spots, next news 29:19 - Star Wars news highlights: Mandalorian, anime projects, exhibits 36:16 - Personal discussion on movies & entertainment 42:48 - Closing thoughts: share your worst jobs and stay positive

Email us ~ mailbox@wstrmedia.com What is the worst job in the Star Wars galaxy? Let us know! Join us next time as we explore the best vacation spots and dive deeper into Star Wars lore.

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Star Wars Legends: Unveiling the Solo Twins and the Expanded Universe

Join us this episode as we explore the fascinating lore of the Star Wars expanded universe, focusing on the twin characters Jacen and Jania Solo. Discover how these characters weave into the broader Star Wars mythology and what makes their stories so compelling yet underrepresented in live action. In this episode: An overview of Jacen and Jania Solo's origins in the Legends Expanded Universe The significance of their characters' traits and story arcs How Jacen and Jania parallel and contrast with the Skywalker saga The influence of their stories on modern Star Wars media The potential for these characters to be adapted into live-action narratives The deep dive into the new Jedi Order series and its pivotal role The impact of the Yuuzhan Vong invasion on the Jedi and galaxy The controversy and gaps in the current Star Wars canon vs Legends Insights into the Star Wars book series, comics, and potential future adaptations Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and episode overview 00:51 - Legends lore: Jacen and Jania Solo—who are they? 03:16 - Influence of Legends characters in real Star Wars movies 04:41 - Summarizing Jacen Solo: strengths, downfall, and legacy 07:00 - Jania Solo: skills, loyalty, and her tragic arc 08:21 - The new Jedi Order series and its detailed galaxy wars 11:43 - Impact of the High Republic and storytelling consistency 13:23 - Yuuzhan Vong invasion — disrupting the Force and galaxy 16:51 - The characters' resonance and untapped potential in live action 19:21 - Introducing characters to new audiences via books/comics 20:48 - Comparing the Solo Twins' development against the Skywalker saga 24:28 - The dark and complex philosophies of Jacen Solo 27:16 - Potential redemption arcs and ultimate fates 30:47 - Theories for twins' reveal in the sequels 32:29 - Final thoughts on Legends' legacy and character depth

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WSTR Galactic Public Access — Episode 436: Rodians In this episode of WSTR Galactic Public Access, Todd Hoffman returns to the show to continue the Rishi's Species segment, this time focusing on the Rodians—the reptilian, swamp-dwelling species best known for Greedo, the iconic bounty hunter from Star Wars: A New Hope. Todd explores what makes Rodians so recognizable, from their bug-like eyes and suction-cup fingers to their rough, pebbly skin and reputation as cunning hunters. The conversation looks at how their species is portrayed across Star Wars lore, including appearances in the Cantina, the Clone Wars, Return of the Jedi, Rebels, and the Bad Batch, and asks whether Greedo has unfairly become the defining Rodian in fan memory. The episode also digs into the broader cultural and storytelling potential of Rodians, comparing them to Mandalorians, discussing their possible role in bounty hunting and crime dramas, and imagining what kind of Star Wars series could center a Rodian lead. Along the way, Todd touches on behind-the-scenes trivia, including the evolution of Greedo's name, production notes, and the voice work that helped shape the character.

News of the Week Todd covers three Star Wars headlines: "May the Force Be With You" was ranked the best Star Wars quote of all time in a recent Parade article Hasbro revealed a Jaina and Jacen Solo Black Series two-pack Reports suggest Star Wars: Starfighter footage may have been shown at a Disney cinema event Cantina Chat The episode closes with a personal catch-up: Carla is traveling for wedding shower celebrations Heather has officially embraced her cat-lady era Todd shares family updates, Father's Day gifts, and recent gaming talk, including Red Dead Redemption, Fortnite, and anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI Call to Action WSTR invites listeners to share their thoughts on Rodians, Greedo, and underrated Star Wars species via social media, voicemail, or email. The show also teases next week's topic: the 40th anniversary of Labyrinth. Mentioned links and handles: Socials: @wstrmedia Podcast archive: podcast.wstrmedia.com Merch store: store.wstrmedia.com Live stream: livestream.wstrmedia.com Email: mailbox@wstrmedia.com

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Discover why Raiders of the Lost Ark continues to captivate audiences nearly half a century after its release. Join Todd Hoffman as he explores the film's influence, memorable scenes, and what makes Indiana Jones a timeless hero.

Key Topics: The cultural impact of Raiders and its influence on adventure movies and video games like Uncharted The creation and innovation behind Indiana Jones' iconic character and Spielberg and Lucas' role The film's memorable opening scene and set pieces, including the Well of Souls and Cairo sequences How John Williams' score perfectly complements the movie's timeless appeal The film's groundbreaking practical effects and stunt work from the early 80s Comparing sequels and their faithfulness to the original, including Last Crusade and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull The significance of artifacts like the Shroud of Turin and potential adventures never filmed The lasting relevance of Indiana Jones' flawed, vulnerable hero archetype Fun facts and behind-the-scenes trivia, including Harrison Ford's casting and the film's real-world inspirations The influence of Raiders on subsequent adventure narratives and movies

Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro to Indiana Jones' legacy, with a celebration of 45 years 00:56 - Overview of Indiana Jones' influence on pop culture and other genres 02:21 - The impact of Raiders on 1980s macho action heroes and its unique hero characteristics 04:19 - Todd's first experience watching Raiders and memorable scenes 05:10 - Why Raiders remains relevant across decades, including historical and biblical influences 06:37 - How Spielberg and Lucas created such an iconic character in Indiana Jones 07:35 - Indiana Jones' uniqueness among action heroes and his cultural phenomenon status 08:45 - The role of Harrison Ford in defining Indy's charm and persona 09:37 - The hero's flaws making Indy relatable and human 10:07 - The legendary opening scene and its significance in film history 11:32 - Favorite action set pieces, including Temple Escape and Cairo sequences 12:13 - Supporting characters' roles and underappreciated characters like Marion Ravenwood 12:46 - The effectiveness of Balak as a villain and archetype villains in the franchise 14:09 - Memorable quotes and scenes that still resonate, like the ad lib line about aging 15:04 - Visual storytelling mastery of Spielberg, especially in scene setups 17:27 - Balance of action, humor, and mystery in Raiders' storytelling 17:58 - How Raiders redefined the adventure genre and inspired modern video games 21:02 - The lasting influence of Raiders over other adventure films 22:37 - John Williams' score and its iconic contribution to the film's success 23:03 - The groundbreaking practical effects and stunt work of early 80s cinema 23:50 - Continuity and sets reused in Raiders, and sequels' faithfulness to the original 26:17 - Speculation on future Indiana Jones films and recasting debates 28:42 - A look at unrealized artifact adventures that could have made epic Indiana Jones adventures 31:08 - Todd's favorite moments from the franchise, from the opening scene to iconic villainy 33:39 - The enduring appeal of Indiana Jones' gadgets like the whip and fedora 34:10 - What makes Raiders a cinematic masterpiece and celebrating its anniversary 36:27 - Reflecting on experiencing the film's debut and its cultural significance 36:56 - Moving on to current and upcoming news, including The Mandalorian's father figures and rare memorabilia 39:57 - Star Wars news: Auction of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber and other memorabilia 42:00 - Recent celebrity news involving Hayden Christensen at NBA Finals and fan reactions 45:06 - Geek culture updates, including the release of Disclosure Day and upcoming Spider-Man movie 49:20 - Final reflections: Celebrating fatherhood, geekery, and the enduring legacy of adventure stories 52:20 - Closing remarks and gratitude for listening to WSTR Galactic Public Access

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Join Todd and Heather as they explore the underrated hero Biggs Darklighter from Star Wars, delve into fan theories about his potential impact if alive during key moments, and catch up on the latest Star Wars games, memorabilia, and series news. Please note this was originally recorded in March 2026 and episode in the show is different then published episode. It is just like Star Wars we recorded something in the past for the future.

In this episode: Discussion of Biggs Darklighter's role and significance in A New Hope, including deleted scenes and character development Fans' theories: how Biggs surviving could alter Luke's journey and the Rebel Alliance's fate Analysis of how Biggs's potential defection or survival might influence the galaxy's conflict Star Wars gaming updates: new titles coming from Ubisoft, including Fate of the Old Republic and Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs Villains Revealing exclusive upcoming memorabilia and historic collectibles at the Mayborn auction Exciting news about Maul: Shadow Lord animated series and the return of Firefly, plus community updates from listeners

Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and episode overview 01:01 - Who is Biggs Darklighter? Character background and significance 03:18 - Deleted scenes and deeper connection to Luke's journey 04:50 - Biggs's influence on Luke and the possibility of his survival 05:55 - Would Biggs's defection change the Rebel Alliance? Fan theories 09:33 - Relationship parallels: Small town dreams and Luke's coming of age 12:20 - How Biggs's fate impacts Luke's emotional weight in the saga 19:59 - Biggs's potential role in later films & expanded canon possibilities 22:39 - The importance of memorials: honoring fallen heroes like Biggs 25:36 - The tone of Star Wars and the impact of added emotional depth 30:24 - Would Biggs be a rebel hero or a commander? Potential future stories 32:02 - Fan questions: What additional Biggs stories would you like? 34:43 - Hypotheticals: How Biggs surviving alters Luke's path & galaxy fate 36:07 - Dark side temptations and how parallel relationships influence characters 38:23 - The risks of capture & the emotional toll of losing friends in war 39:55 - Wrap-up & call for community stories about Biggs in canon 40:24 - Star Wars upcoming game news and memorabilia auctions 42:36 - Ubisoft's new Star Wars game details and May 4th celebrations 44:40 - Fun with Star Wars-themed board games & fan favorites 46:12 - Memorials and emotional depth in Star Wars: how to honor legends 48:23 - Highlights from upcoming Star Wars memorabilia auctions 49:55 - The role of collectibles in fan engagement and storytelling 52:36 - News on Maul: Shadow Lord animated series and fan reactions 54:16 - Trailer impressions and potential plot twists in Maul: Shadow Lord 56:02 - Community shoutouts and listener updates on recent geeky projects 58:11 - Personal geeky updates: new movies, series, and Con adventures 62:02 - Listener stories about Pop Cats Convention & favorite geeky hobbies 66:44 - Upcoming episodes & closing notes—how to stay connected

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Star Wars, The Mandalorian And Grogu, and the state of fandom — Unpacked in Episode 433 of WSTR | Galactic Public Access! In this episode, Todd Hoffman and Carla Giacalone analyze the current landscape of Star Wars, discussing recent episodes, franchise saturation, and fan dynamics. Plus, they dive into the box office woes of Mando, the new projects from Lucasfilm, and reflect on the legacy of key creators and characters.

Main topics include: The recent "Mando" episode: a mixed review and the franchise's creative direction The "State of Star Wars": audience saturation, fan loyalty, and potential eras The impact of leadership changes at Lucasfilm: Dave Filoni and Kathleen Kennedy Box office performance of "The Mandalorian" and lessons from past successes and flops The future of Star Wars storytelling: movies, TV, and interconnected vs standalone narratives The influence of fan service, nostalgia, and creative freedom on franchise health Iconic character moments and legacy contributions, especially from Marcia Lucas Speculations on upcoming projects like the Starfighter movie with Ryan Gosling Fan influence and the importance of authentic storytelling over corporate mandates Fun tangents about Jersey Shore, He-Man, and other geeky musings

Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening and episode overview 03:53 - "The Mandalorian" episode review: thoughts and ratings 06:57 - Current state of Star Wars: oversaturated, divided fandom 12:11 - Transition into a new Star Wars era: leadership and creative direction 17:04 - The franchise's strengths: Grogu and memorable moments 20:28 - Concerns with diversity, storytelling, and franchise saturation 24:11 - The box office record: a disappointing second week 28:15 - The future: movies, streaming, and standalone stories 35:20 - New creative leadership with Dave Filoni at the helm 37:29 - Lessons from George Lucas: creative independence and storytelling integrity 42:44 - The importance of connected universe vs. standalone freedoms 49:00 - Fan influence, fan service, and surprises in storytelling 54:32 - Speculation on "Old Republic," "High Republic," and future project directions 62:46 - Celebrating Marcia Lucas' legacy and contributions 67:20 - Fun discussions: Jersey Shore, He-Man, and cultural stereotypes

Action Items: Keep an eye on upcoming Lucasfilm projects for creative independence Support genuine storytelling over corporate-driven content Engage authentically with the fandom across social media platforms Stay tuned for next week's episode — possibly exploring broader universe stories or a special genre — in the meantime, drop your grades for Star Wars and share your 'State of the Union' with us! mailbox@wstrmedia.com

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Welcome to WSTR | Galactic Public Access. If this is your first time here, welcome, if you are seasoned listener, we thank you. First Star Wars movies is here after 7 years. We break down the latest Star Wars installment — the Mandalorian and Grogu movie — discussing its themes, character development, visual highlights, and its place within the broader Star Wars universe. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to the franchise, get insights into what makes this film special (and safe) and what it hints for future stories.

Main topics include:

• Immediate reactions and review of "The Mandalorian" film Character development of Din Djarin and Grogu Visuals, action sequences, and fan service analysis
• The movie's connection to the wider Star Wars saga and future projects
• Key Easter eggs, cameos, and behind-the-scenes insights
• Star Wars news: upcoming shows, spin-offs, and lore updates
• Listener shout-outs and community updates

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction and episode overview
• 00:52 - News roundup: "Tomatoe", "Horizon," and "The GOAT" updates
• 1:21 - Reactions to "The Mandalorian" release and initial impressions
• 2:29 - Modern vs. classic Star Wars elements in the film
• 3:14 - The movie's tone and targeted audience
• 4:14 - Analysis of the film's standalone nature and potential series continuation
• 5:18 - Crowd reactions and favorite moments during the film
• 6:01 - Comparing this movie to other Disney-era Star Wars films
• 6:56 - Din Djarin's role and character assessment
• 7:32 - Din's emotional development and father-figure portrayal
• 8:31 - Action scenes showcasing Din's skills
• 9:17 - Grogu's role and maturity in the film
• 10:58 - Key moments that elicited emotional responses from fans
• 12:10 - The film's connection to the larger Mandalorian storyline and future Star Wars lore
• 12:57 - Core themes of family, found family, and reliance
• 13:26 - Pacing and storytelling critique
• 14:18 - Grogu's survival and rite of passage scenes
• 15:12 - Visuals and iconic Star Wars moments
• 15:42 - Balance of humor and seriousness in the film
• 16:20 - Character vs. spectacle focus
• 16:49 - Stakes and universe expansion potential
• 17:46 - Fan service analysis and hints for future projects
• 18:28 - Connection to Thrawn and the Shadow Council
• 19:54 - Iconic action sequences and planet visuals
• 20:35 - Creatures and alien species design
• 21:13 - Favorite ships and vehicles featured
• 21:42 - Lightsaber moments and Force displays
• 22:12 - Scenes that demand IMAX viewing
• 22:30 - Memorable visuals and Easter eggs
• 23:00 - Supporting characters stealing scenes
• 23:58 - Cameos and possible surprises
• 24:26 - Fun fan theories and merchandise hype
• 25:19 - Fan debate topics and critical reception
• 25:52 - Rating the film: 6/10, and discussion on its impact on Star Wars confidence
• 26:42 - Positives: visual spectacle, music, approachability
• 27:10 - Negatives: size, character development, safety of storytelling
• 27:28 - Chills and emotional peaks
• 28:10 - The film's importance to future Star Wars projects
• 29:07 - Audience interest in sequels, spin-offs, and series prospects
• 30:45 - Unanswered questions and future outlook for Star Wars
• 31:13 - Favorite scenes to rewatch and fan theories
• 32:37 - Memes, funniest moments, and theater reactions
• 34:01 - Additional news: upcoming projects, delays, and announcements
• 36:12 - Critical reviews, fan praise, and commercial success
• 37:10 - Final thoughts on the movie's place in Star Wars history and franchise influence

Resources & Links: Star Wars: The Mandalorian Grogu (Baby Yoda) Action Figure Star Wars Lore & The Mandalorian Behind the Scenes Upcoming Star Wars Projects & Announcements Thrawn & Shadow Council Lore Connect with Todd and the Show: @wstrmedia

Stay tuned for next week's episode, potentially diving into more Star Wars lore or upcoming series! Thanks for listening to WSTR Galactic Public Access — your source for all things Star Wars.

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We are doing a cross-over episode with big T & LIL T podcast. Get ready for a deep dive into the upcoming Mandalorian and Grogu movie, predictions, and the latest Star Wars buzz as we approach the cinematic release. Join Todd Hoffman - big T on insights, speculations, and reflections on Star Wars lore, upcoming projects, and fan reactions.

In this episode:

• The excitement and reservations about the Mandalorian Grogu movie
• Star Wars milestones and May's significance
• Predictions for plot twists, character appearances, and surprises
• The state of Star Wars fandom and recent controversies
• News from the galaxy's edge, including fan reactions and marketing moves
• Updates on Star Wars TV shows, productions, and upcoming releases
• Personal geeky projects and weekend plans
• How to stay connected and support the show

Key Topics & Insights:

• Todd's overall excitement for the Mandalorian Grogu film, balancing anticipation with skepticism
• The importance of appealing to young audiences and connecting with next-generation Star Wars fans
• Predictions on Grogu's training, potential threats like Thrawn, and cameos from characters like Zeb and Carson Teva
• The debate over Luke Skywalker's possible return and the potential for significant character moments
• The significance of May milestones in Star Wars history: Empire Strikes Back, Phantom Menace, Return of the Jedi
• Fan discourse around recent Star Wars projects and how social media influences perception
• Controversies surrounding Galaxy's Edge promotions, influencer appearances, and merchandise
• The current state of Star Wars critics and box office predictions
• Personal geeky activities, including Mandalorian binge-watching and model painting
• The importance of community support for Star Wars films and the franchise's longevity

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Welcome and introduction to episode 431
• 00:54 - Mandalorian Grogu movie predictions and internet buzz
• 02:27 - Reflection on the Mandalorian season 3 and upcoming release
• 02:56 - Excitement and reservations about the new film
• 03:25 - Celebrating May milestones in Star Wars history
• 04:23 - Why the May celebrations matter more than the movie itself
• 04:52 - Comparing new project excitement with classic nostalgia
• 05:22 - The key element: movies must be fun for kids to build the next generation
• 06:20 - The importance of children's reactions and future fans
• 07:18 - Should the film get the Mandalorian culture and lore right?
• 08:15 - Din Djarin and Grogu's potential story arc at the start of the film
• 09:14 - Main threats in the galaxy: Thrawn, remnant factions, or new villains
• 10:12 - Upcoming crossover events and their impact on the story
• 11:22 - Potential appearances: Ahsoka, Bo-Katan, Boba Fett, and others
• 12:51 - Luke Skywalker's return possibilities and cameo potential
• 13:40 - Will Din Djarin evolve into a protector of Mandalore?
• 14:35 - Bold predictions: character deaths, Grogu lightsaber, Mythosaur
• 15:28 - Grogu's first spoken words and helmet removal debate
• 16:52 - Emotional moments between Din and Grogu
• 18:00 - Post-credit scene expectations and film success prediction
• 19:09 - Predictions for next year's major Star Wars releases
• 20:41 - Fan reactions, social discourse, and controversies
• 22:56 - The influence of influencer marketing and fan perceptions
• 25:06 - Overall thoughts on Star Wars franchise health and future
• 27:23 - Reaffirming that Star Wars remains a vibrant future franchise
• 28:14 - The significance of community, next-generation fans, and continuing stories
• 29:09 - Personal geek activities prepping for Mandalorian season, projects, and weekend plans
• 31:16 - Connecting with the show on socials and support options
• 32:15 - Closing thoughts and farewell

May the Force be with you always.

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Join us as we analyze Season 3 of The Mandalorian, exploring its themes, character arcs, and production choices. We discuss the evolution of Din Djarin, the significance of Grogu, and the future of the Star Wars universe. Join Todd Hoffman and Carla Giacalone as they discuss the latest in Star Wars news, upcoming shows, and their personal geeky adventures, including movie experiences and family traditions. This episode offers insights into the future of Star Wars, the impact of George Lucas, and fun anecdotes about their geeky lives.

Key Topics

Season 3 of The Mandalorian: themes and focus Character development of Din Djarin and Grogu The significance of the Mythosaur and Mandalorian lore Impact of guest stars and cameos on story focus Future of Mandalorian and Star Wars movies Star Wars upcoming seasons and delays The legacy of George Lucas in film technology Speculations on Mandalorian and Grogu Star Wars books and character crossovers Family traditions and geek culture

Chapters

00:00 Celebrating George Lucas and Star Wars' Impact 05:37 Anticipation for Mando Season 3 07:41 Reflections on Season 3's Themes and Focus 11:03 Moff Gideon's Role and the Cloning Plot 13:54 Grogu's Quick Return and Its Implications 20:46 Bo-Katan's Leadership and Redemption Arc 26:14 The Mythosaur Moment and Its Significance 29:01 The Reluctant Leader: Mando's Position 33:05 Villains Revisited: Moff Gideon's Impact 36:33 The Shadow Council: Expanding the Universe 37:25 Emotional Moments: Sacrifice and Adoption 39:51 Critiques and Highlights of Season Three 43:47 Production Choices: Real Locations vs. Volume 45:25 Gear and Gadgets: What Would You Choose? 47:38 Future of the Mandalorian: Season Four or Movie? 49:17 Evolution of the Story: Beyond Din Djarin 51:39 Final Thoughts: Season Three's Ambitions and Shortcomings 55:59 The Impact of Cancel Culture on Star Wars Projects 58:13 News of the Week: Ahsoka and Upcoming Projects 01:06:54 Celebrating George Lucas: His Legacy and Influence 01:19:38 Personal Star Wars Experiences and Community Engagement 01:22:27 Celebrating Star Wars Day 01:25:37 Movie Experiences and Anticipation 01:30:23 Culinary Traditions and Family Connections 01:34:10 Trooping Adventures and Community Engagement 01:39:01 The Future of Star Wars in Theaters 01:43:28 Reflections on Film and Nostalgia

resources

Star Wars Official Site - https://starwars.com The Mandalorian on Disney+ - https://disneyplus.com George Lucas Biography - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lucas The Clone Wars Series - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFvY7b7U7k7U7k7U7k7U7k7U7k7U7k7U7 ILM Visual Effects - https://ilm.com Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi - https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Secrets-Jedi-Updated/dp/XXXXXX George Lucas Official Website - https://www.starwars.com/ The Mandalorian on Disney+ - https://www.disneyplus.com/series/the-mandalorian/XXXXXX Star Wars: Ahsoka Series - https://www.starwars.com/series/ahsoka

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This episode offers an in-depth analysis of Season 2 of The Mandalorian, exploring its storytelling, character development, and impact on the Star Wars universe. Plus, latest news on upcoming projects, record-breaking series, and fan trends.

Key Topics

Season 2 story and character development Impact of Luke Skywalker's cameo Return of Boba Fett and Ahsoka Tano Dark Troopers and Star Wars lore expansion Latest Star Wars news and projects

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Galactic Podcast and Season Reflection 01:54 Diving into Season Two of The Mandalorian 02:54 Exploring the Themes and Characters of Season Two 04:21 The Emotional Journey of Din and Grogu 06:31 Nostalgia vs. New Storytelling in The Mandalorian 08:22 Din's Transformation and Character Development 10:20 The Impact of Familiar Faces and New Characters 12:02 Grogu's Abilities and Their Significance 14:51 The Finale and Luke Skywalker's Return 17:17 Analyzing the Season Finale's Emotional Impact 21:53 The Role of Dark Troopers in the Finale 23:39 Ranking the Season Two Finale Among Star Wars 26:23 Final Thoughts on Season Two and Future of Star Wars

Resources

Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 - https://www.disneyplus.com/series/the-mandalorian/3jLIGMDYINqD Ahsoka Tano in Live Action - https://starwars.com/news/ahsoka-tano-live-action Dark Troopers in Star Wars - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Dark_Troopers Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts - https://lucasmuseum.org/ George Lucas Star Wars Projects - https://collider.com/george-lucas-star-wars-projects/

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Episode 428: Reflecting on Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season OneJoin us as we revisit the groundbreaking first season of The Mandalorian, exploring its impact on Star Wars storytelling and fandom. From the rise of Grogu to plot reveals, this episode captures the essence of what made Season One a modern classic.

In this episode: * The significance of Mandalorian Season One for Lucasfilm and Disney+ (3:28) * Expectations before the debut and initial reactions (6:18) * The cultural impact of Grogu or Baby Yoda as a pop phenomenon (23:30) * How the season balanced Western, samurai, and classic Star Wars vibes (32:17) * Notable action scenes and emotional moments, including the reveal of the Dark Saber (54:00, 46:35) * Audience engagement: weekly release vs. binge culture (13:13) * Behind the scenes insights on production, secrecy, and surprises (18:51) * The influence of Season One on the future of Star Wars TV and movies (42:23) * Fan reactions, favorite side characters, and Easter eggs (36:45) * Our final grades and lasting legacy of The Mandalorian (56:38)

Timestamps: 00:00 - Opening and episode overview 03:28 - Importance of Season One to Star Wars universe 06:18 - Expectations and fandom excitement pre-debut 13:13 - Weekly release impact on viewer engagement 18:51 - Behind the scenes secrets and secrecy strategies 23:30 - Baby Yoda: the pop culture shock and merchandising success 32:17 - Season one's tone: Western, samurai, and Star Wars fusion 46:35 - Emotional moments and the Dark Saber reveal 54:00 - Action highlights: Mando vs. Moff Gideon 56:38 - Final grade for season one and its legacy

Resources & Links: * The Mandalorian (Season 1) * Grogu / Baby Yoda merchandise * [Pedro Pascal - LinkedIn] | Twitter * Jon Favreau's Interview on Season 1 * Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Connect with us: * Twitter – @WSTRmedia * Instagram – @WSTRmedia * Email – mailbox@wstrmedia.com

Final thoughts:The Mandalorian Season 1 set a new standard for Star Wars TV, blending storytelling, action, and fan service seamlessly. Its success not only revitalized the franchise but also proved that episodic storytelling can thrive in the streaming era. Whether you're a casual viewer or a die-hard fan, its legacy continues to influence Star Wars projects today.May the Force be with you always.

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This episode explores the latest updates from Star Wars Celebrations, delves into the fascinating creatures featured in the series, the Acolyte and discusses upcoming projects like Mandalorian Season 4 turning into The Mandalorian and Grogu - A Star Wars movie. Perfect for fans eager to deepen their knowledge and stay updated on the galaxy far, far away.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to WSTR Galactic Public Access 01:21 Overview of the Creature Feature Series 02:10 Exploring Creatures in The Acolytes 09:41 Exploring the Dabook and Other Creatures 22:12 News of the Week: The Mandalorian Updates 24:30 Oscar Isaac on Star Wars 9's Memed Line 25:37 Behind the Scenes of Star Wars Reshoots 26:26 Star Wars Celebration 2027 Tickets Announcement 29:23 WrestleMania Weekend Recap 32:17 Personal Updates and Community Engagement

Resources

Star Wars Celebration 2027 - https://starwars.com/celebration Star Wars Data Bank - https://starwars.com/databank Star Wars Wikipedia - https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Star Wars: The Acolyte Series - https://starwars.com/series/the-acolyte Mandalorian Season 4 Updates - https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-mandalorian-season-4-details Star Wars Creatures Guide - https://bloggthehutt.wordpress.com/

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In this episode of WSTR Galactic Public Access, Todd Hoffman and Heather Alred celebrate the 30th anniversary of Muppets Treasure Island. They explore the film's legacy, personal connections, and how it ranks among other Muppet movies. The conversation delves into Tim Curry's standout performance, the film's distinctively 90s vibes, and the impact of its musical numbers. They also discuss the emotional depth of the story, the effectiveness of the comedy, and why this film may not receive the same love as other Muppet classics. In this episode, Todd and Heather discuss the potential re-release of Muppet Treasure Island, reflecting on its aging and overall impact. They rate the film and transition into news, including Forbes' list of greatest innovators, featuring George Lucas. The conversation shifts to the excitement surrounding The Mandalorian's new trailer and Jon Favreau's insights on adapting Star Wars for the big screen. The episode concludes with personal updates and a light-hearted cantina chat.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Muppets Treasure Island 02:32 Exploring the Muppets Legacy 05:13 Personal Connections to the Film 07:32 Ranking the Muppet Movies 10:43 Distinctively 90s Vibes 12:18 Tim Curry's Performance 13:54 Quickfire Questions on the Film 19:51 Musical Numbers and Their Impact 26:41 Comedy and Fourth Wall Humor 29:33 Emotional Depth and Storytelling 33:12 Final Thoughts on Muppets Treasure Island 33:33 Muppet Movie Re-release Discussion 36:13 Aging of Muppet Treasure Island 37:17 Rating Muppet Treasure Island 39:34 Transition to News of the Week 40:24 Forbes' Greatest Innovators List 46:22 The Mandalorian Trailer Insights 50:54 Jon Favreau on Star Wars Adaptation 57:23 Cantina Chat and Personal Updates 01:09:17 NEWCHAPTER

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Summary Welcome to Episode 423 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:In this episode, Todd Hoffman reflects on the 10-year anniversary of 'The Force Awakens,' sharing personal anecdotes, character expectations, and the impact of the film on the Star Wars franchise. He discusses the excitement leading up to the premiere, memorable experiences, and the mixed reactions from fans. The conversation also touches on the film's legacy, comparisons to 'A New Hope,' and the future of Star Wars projects.

Takeaways The anticipation for 'The Force Awakens' was palpable among fans. Personal experiences leading up to the premiere created lasting memories. Character arcs, especially for Finn and Kylo Ren, were significant points of discussion. The online discourse surrounding the sequels has been divisive and toxic. 'The Force Awakens' mirrors 'A New Hope' in many ways, which has drawn criticism. Marketing for the film was effective and created excitement. The film's legacy is complicated by the subsequent sequels. Fans felt that certain character moments were missed opportunities. The Knights of Ren were underutilized in the sequels. Todd emphasizes the importance of enjoying Star Wars despite its controversies.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Force Awakens Anniversary 02:30 Excitement and Anticipation for The Force Awakens 06:16 Memorable Experiences Leading Up to the Premiere 10:39 Character Expectations and Marketing Insights 14:33 Iconic Moments and Missteps in The Force Awakens 18:19 Character Arcs and Their Development 22:41 Fan Reactions and Online Discourse 26:42 Comparisons to A New Hope 30:21 World-Building and Production Choices 34:35 Legacy and Impact of The Force Awakens 38:16 News and Updates on Star Wars Projects 42:24 Closing Thoughts and Future of Star Wars

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Welcome to Episode 422 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A couple of our episdoes got lost in the Jedi Archives and we need to get them out.

• We discuss Star Wars Gift Giving in the Holiday Season.

• News of the Week

• Talked about the all the ANH changes.

• Han Solo Hunt the Falcon Comic Review.

• Painting Star Wars Fetches some tall cash.

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 421 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Touring the winter planets of Star Wars!

• Columbia releases new Star Wars poncho line

• Shadows of the Empire turns 29

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 420 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The impact of Disney+

• The best and worst shows on Disney+

• Fans launch campaign for cancelled film The Hunt for Ben Solo

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 419 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Brandon Wainerdi, author of Encyclopedia of Starfighters!

• How important is vehicle lore to Star Wars?

• Visions gives the most twisted Stormtrooper story yet

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 418 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The top 20 spooky, ooky, and kooky Star Wars creatures!

• Will the Rogue Squadron movie be resurrected?

• If Soderbergh can't save Star Wars... can anybody?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 417 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• What's up with the Duros throughout the galaxy?

• Why Disney shot down the Ben Solo sequel

• Disney introduces $40 upcharge to skip Rise of the Resistance line

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 416 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a deep dive into Sheev Palpatine!

• Rise of Skywalker cost $600 million - was it worth it?

• Remembering Drew Struzan

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 415 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• What's the deal with the Bith?

• Does Star Wars need to die so that it can live again?

• Ahsoka Season 2 wraps filming

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 414 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Who is Caleb Dume and why is he so important to Star Wars lore?

• 3-year anniversary of Andor

• The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer made one big mistake...

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 413 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Exploring the career of legendary sound designer Ben Burtt!

• First look at Star Wars Starfighter

• The history of Lego Star Wars

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 411 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Who's Ponda Baba and what's special about the Aqualish?

• What happened to the Knights of Ren?

• Andor wins five Emmy awards

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 411 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Diving deep into Qui-Gon Jinn!

• Joh Boyega shares his expectations for Finn

• Is Star Wars about to become Gen Z brain rot slop?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 410 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Looking back at Ant-Man 10 years later

• Matt Smith attached to Star Wars Starfighter

• Will we finally get the theatrical cut of A New Hope in 2027?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 409 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a deep dive on everyone's favorite hammerheads: the Ithorians!

• Andor nominated for 14 Emmys

• George Lucas announces the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 408 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A 40-year retrospective on Back to the Future!

• Battlefront II gets unexpected sales boost

• Tony Gilroy's one condition for Andor's writers

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 407 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests: Armand and Katie!

• Why Andor has been so successful among Star Wars shows

• Rise of Skywalker comic finally reveals Force ghost army

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 406 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• How influential has ILM been in the past 50 years of movies?

• Why ILM wouldn't exist without Star Wars

• Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck could co-lead Lucasfilm

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 405 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Who are the Devaronians, and what makes them so unique as a species?

• Phil Tippett shares a deep dive on the Battle of Hoth sequence

• Fans demand a long-awaited Star Wars Battlefront 3

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 404 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Brandon Wainerdi!

• Reviewing the experience, panels, culture, reveals, and more

• The Revenge of the Sith game's wild alternate ending

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 403 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Armand Haddad from The Cinedicate!

• A retrospective look at the iconic sci-fi cult classic, Starship Troopers

• Revenge of the Sith falls just short of $1 billion

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 402 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The story of Star Wars' unofficial holiday

• What do we love about Star Wars and hope to see in the future?

• Revenge of the Sith passes $900 million worldwide

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 401 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Hidden gems in the Revenge of the Sith soundtrack

• Is Andor Season 2 worth the hype?

• Top news from Star Wars Celebration

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 400 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The 400th episode of WSTR!

• Unpacking the tragic death of Padme Amidala

• Zero Company - the next big Star Wars video game

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 399 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a closer look at Queen Amidala's successor

• Original cut of A New Hope to be screened in London this summer

• Jim Cummings teases new appearance by Hondo Ohnaka

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 398 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Checking out all the new in-universe technology introduced in Revenge of the Sith!

• Tales of the Underworld announced

• John Boyega calls out bigoted Star Wars fans

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 397 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The Dirty Jobs of Star Wars: who cleans up after battles? Who gets bugs off starship windshields?

• Star Wars voice actor Clive Revill dead at 94

• Andor Season 2 trailer breakdown

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 396 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Shining the spotlight on the mysterious Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas!

• George Lucas to present Empire for Turner Classic Movies

• "The Mandalorian and Grogu" cost over $160 million to make

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 395 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• What was the Sun Crusher? What were they thinking?

• "Star Wars: Underworld" would have cost $40 million

• General Grievous before he was a cyborg was... cooler?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 394 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a closer look at another Cantina species: Arcona!

• The original, unaltered version of A New Hope was briefly streaming on Roku

• Celebration Japan announces 4 major panels

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 393 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Reviewing the second half of Skeleton Crew

• Will we get another season?

• Revenge of the Sith returns to theaters 20 years later

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 392 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive on Viceroy Nute Gunray

• The unusual origin of Gunray's name

• Why it's the perfect time for an Old Republic series

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 391 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Carla and Heather rate the top Star Wars relationships

• Can AI make a better Star Wars movie than Disney?

• Daisy Ridley confident in Rey script

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 390 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The John Williams documentary on Disney+

• How important is Star Wars music to John Williams' career?

• New Bad Batch and Mon Mothma novels announced

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 389 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a closer look at Jon "Dutch" Vander AKA Gold Leader

• Did The Acolyte kill Skeleton Crew (and the Star Wars brand)?

• Star Wars figure auction brings in $1.45 million

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 388 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• How producer Robert Watts helped make Star Wars possible

• Ryan Gosling in talks to join Shawn Levy's Star Wars movie

• Who trained Jod Na Nawood?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 387 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Looking back and to the future of Star Wars

• Bad news for the future of Skeleton Crew

• Jar Jar returns... in the least likely place

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 386 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: author Brandon Wainerdi!

• What it's like to write and research the offical Star Wars Encyclopedia

• Knights of the Old Republic could be the next Star Wars show

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 385 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Reviewing the first half of Skeleton Crew Season One

• Star Wars should have had its most confident year ever - why didn't it?

• Ubisoft has fixed everything wrong with Star Wars Outlaws

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 384 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating the 45th anniversary of Star Trek: The Motion Picture!

• Can Skeleton Crew make it to season 2?

• Star Wars fatigue is real - and backed by data

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 383 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Armand Haddad!

• A retrospective look at the career of Star Wars producer Gary Kurtz

• Don't worry, Denis Villeneuve hates the Ewoks, too

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 382 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the forgotten spin-off, Caravan of Courage!

• Can Lucasfilm avoid the mistakes of the past with the new slate of Star Wars movies?

• Marvel finally releases their Rise of Skywalker run

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 381 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Carla and Heather ask the deep questions: how would Star Wars characters do in other genres and movies?

• Should General Hux be in command of Jurassic Park?

• Is Rey the only hope for the future of Star Wars?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 380 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a look at all TWO new creatures in the Obi-Wan Kenobi show

• The inquisitor who attacked Ahsoka is finally identified

• Simon Kinberg to helm new Star Wars trilogy

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 379 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Armand Haddad!

• How has the Terminator franchise held up over four decades?

• Marvel announces new series "Star Wars: Jedi Knights"

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 378 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special interview with the filmmakers of the 501st Legion documentary: "Behind the Bucket: A Garrison Story"

• How a 4-year project has finally come to the finish line

• Mads Mikkelsen confirmed for Celebration 2025, rumored to be in Andor Season 2

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 377 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

-Special guest: Armand Haddad!

• How the Patterson fan edit improves the Ahsoka show

• Jodie Turner-Smith calls out Disney for failing to protect Acolyte cast against racist attacks

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 376 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive into the unique creatures of The Book of Boba Fett

• Giancarlo Esposito teases "a new future" for the Star Wars franchise

• A box office analysis suggests Disney is kinda bad at Star Wars

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 375 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a closer look at the Talz cantina alien

• Star Wars Outlaws misses Ubisoft's sales targets

• It's time to say goodbye to The Mandalorian

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 374 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• What was Dark Empire all about?

• What could have happened if Luke fell to the dark side

• Cal Kestis getting a third game - is this a death sentence?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 373 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The gang tries to figure out: how exactly do Bith eat and drink?

• Disney in hot water for Peter Cushing's likeness in Rogue One

• James Earl Jones passes away

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 372 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Shining a spotlight on the weird and wild creatures of The Mandalorian!

• Star Wars: Outlaws director disappointed at game's critical reception

• Kelnacca remains popular despite Acolyte's poor performance

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 371 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a closer look at everyone's favorite Wolf-Man

• The Acolyte season 2 cancelled

• A New Hope dubbed into Ojibwe

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 370 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Diving deep into the creatures of Solo!

• D23 Star Wars Roundup

• Jude Law really loves Skeleton Crew

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 369 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Warren Hayes!

• Diving deep into a legendary Star Wars toy line

• Justin Simien: losing Lando series "A True Grieving Process"

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 368 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Guardians of the Galaxy!

• Jude Law teases easter eggs in Skeleton Crew

• New book series announced - "Reign of the Empire"

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 367 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Neverending Story!

• 10 things you never knew about the iconic movie

• A closer look at the stunts and ships of The Acolyte

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 366 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Anchorman!

• Lucasfilm is hiring for a new Star Wars animated show

• Planets in Star Wars Outlaws are big. Really big.

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 365 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Carla and Heather take over the podcast for Girls Night!

• Cats are the best and this is why the world needs more of them

• Ben Mendelsohn to return as Krennic in Andor Season 2

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 364 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Kevin Michielsen!

• The cultural impact of a very unlikely comedy

• Breaking down the Star Wars: Outlaws trailer

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 363 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Looking back at Gremlins 40 years later

• Why is Gremlins still so charming?

• People lose their minds over fire in space

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 362 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a look back at The Search for Spock

• Star Trek III returning to theaters

• Acolyte character posters and theatrical premiere

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 361 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Armand Haddad!

• How Alien paved the way for Metroid, Doom, Dead Space, and more

• George Lucas turns 80

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 360 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Sam Giro!

• The cultural impact of Temple of Doom

• The Phantom Menace made box office history... again

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 359 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guests Luke Blanchette and Josh Gregoire!

• Looking back at the Episode I premiere 25 years later

• Disney+ Star Wars Blu-Rays finally available

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 358 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a deep dive into the in-universe technology of The Phantom Menace!

• The storytelling of art direction and design

• Weird Star Wars movie posters from Japan

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 357 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Silver from the Star Wars Thrifting podcast!

• The insane rabbit hole of thrifting Phantom Menace merch

• Star Wars Outlaws backlash over season pass Jabba the Hutt content

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 356 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Brandon from Talking Bay 94!

• Are midi-chlorians really as bad as you remember?

• The Star Wars Outlaws trailer looks... kinda lame

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 355 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Diving deep into the soundtrack of The Phantom Menace

• KOTOR remake alive and well?

• Tales of the Empire trailer released

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 354 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Ro from the Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast!

• The cool (and crazy) marketing behind The Phantom Menace

• The Acolyte controversy is absurd (even for Star Wars fans)

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 353 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Diving deep into the contributions of author Michael Stackpole

• Why you NEED to read I, Jedi

• What really happened to Jake Lloyd

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 352 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Tim O'Sullivan, prop maker and droid builder extraordinaire!

• Military career by day, animatronic droids by night

• Beer ads cut into Chilean broadcasts of Star Wars - for hilarious results

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 351 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A new segment taking a closer look at the weird species we take for granted

• What's so cool about the Gotal?

• Yet another Star Wars game cancelled

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 350 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Reviewing the first 3 episodes of Bad Batch Season 3
• Classic Battlefront returns to Steam with 64 players
• The Mandalorian and Grogu to cost less than a season of The Mandalorian
• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 349 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a deeper look into Rose Tico

• Why was she the scapegoat for The Last Jedi?

• Get ready for season 3 of The Bad Batch

• ...and much, much, more!

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In this Contributions episode, we discuss Alan Dean Foster and his role in creating the first installment of the Star Wars expanded universe and his work as a ghostwriter for the original Star Wars novelization. We also cover his royalty dispute with Disney and the importance of paying artists. Speaking of lawsuits - we also cover Gina Carano’s recent lawsuit with Lucasfilm over her dropped role in The Mandalorian., as well as the death of Carl Weathers, Star Wars Podcast Day, and Disney’s recent hefty investment in Epic Games. Tune in, you won’t want to miss it!

Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Main Topic: Alan Dean Foster 21:57 Twitter Trash Compactor: Who Owns AI/Deepfake Content? 26:14 News of the Week: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Gina Carano, Carl Weathers, and Epic Games 44:50 Cantina Chat

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On this episode of WSTR, we discuss fan fiction and deepfake technology in the upcoming Star Wars Theory series. We explore the ethical considerations of using AI to replicate the likeness of actors and the ownership of art in the public eye, as well as parody, copyright, corporate control of art, and fans’ place in the creative space of the Star Wars franchise.

Later, we talk about the LEGO Star Wars 25th anniversary and Ewan McGregor's experience with the Star Wars films. Unsurprisingly, we also talk about UFOs, Godzilla movies, and modern Cthulhu tabletop gaming with Delta Green. You won’t want to miss it!

Chapters 00:00 Introduction

03:28 The Phenomenon of 'Not My Star Wars'

08:42 Using Deepfake Technology in Fan Films

18:49 Ethical Considerations of Using AI in Art

23:03 Public Figures and Art Ownership

27:03 The Slippery Slope of AI and Art

29:27 Sampling and Remixing in the Music Industry

33:45 Parody and Transformative Works

34:22 AI Impersonations

35:21 Corporate Control over Art

36:25 Controversy and Attention

39:34 Fan Works and Copyright

44:20 The Role of Star Wars Theory

50:35 Ownership and Art

58:45 Taylor Swift and AI

01:01:42 Wrap-up and Future Discussions

01:04:04 Twitter Trash Compactor

01:05:07 News of the Week

01:06:51 LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary

01:07:20 Ewan McGregor's Experience with Star Wars

01:14:08 Cantina Chat

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Welcome to Episode 346 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Daniel Sparks

• We need to talk about that weird tentacle thing we all forgot about

• What's black and white and red all over (and shouts "Kenobi")?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 345of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a deep look at everyone's favorite space granny, Maz Kanata!

• Aaron raves about Lord of the Rings

• What in the galaxy is going on with the Rey movie?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 344 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The first podcast of 2024!

• Looking back to 2023 and ahead to 2024. Is there anything to be excited about?

• The worst Star Wars movie title imaginable

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 343 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Return of the King!

• Adam Driver speaks out on Kylo Ren's planned arc

• A new Holiday Special documentary asks... why?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 342 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating the weird and wild creatures of Return of the Jedi!

• Kelleran Beq joins Galaxy of Heroes

• Natalie Portman totally wants to be a part of Star Wars again

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 341 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guests Sarah from the Women of Star Wars podcast, Marcel from the Reel Chums podcast, and Armand from the Cinedicate podcast!

• Dave Filoni now Chief Creative Officer of Lucasfilm

• Kalamazoo College offering a Star Wars religion class

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 340 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating the 40th anniversary of A Christmas Story!

• Taika Waititi says his Star Wars film will "piss people off"

• SAG-AFTRA end strike with tentative deal

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 339 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Diving deep into The Matrix Reloaded and Revolution!

• Are they really as bad as they seem?

• Kevin Feige's Star Wars film no longer happening

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 338 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Ranking the best and worst creatures from The Empire Strikes Back!

• The surprising origins of the Exogorth

• South Park roasts Lucasfilm and Star Wars fans alike

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 337 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A Serious But Silly Question: how do Twi'leks sleep?

• Dark Forces remaster launches in February

• The scariest planets in Star Wars (for Halloween!)

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 336 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Josh Lindsay from The Movie Proposal podcast!

• How would we handle the Disney-era Star Wars franchise?

• The last missing original X-Wing model sold at auction

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 335 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Looking back at A Nightmare Before Christmas for its 30th anniversary!

• Live transmission from New York Comic Con via Carla!

• Disney Imagineering makes some really cute IRL droids

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 334 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Armand Haddad from The Cinedicate podcast!

• Why the Ahsoka finale is so divisive

• The Guillermo del Toro Star Wars movie that could have been

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 333 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A look at the wild and wacky creatures of A New Hope!

• The surprisingly deep lore of the Dianoga

• Jedi: Survivor sequel in the works

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 332 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a closer look at everyone's favorite admiral!

• 18 Star Wars villains, ranked

• Lando show is now a movie

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 331 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive into the unique creatures of Revenge of the Sith

• Venator Attack Cruiser gets the Lego Ultimate Collector's Set treatment

• A surprise review of Ahsoka Part 5!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 330 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a closer look at a forgotten bounty hunter: Dengar!

• Ahsoka Part 5 getting a theatrical release

• Jedi Survivor receives major performance patch

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 329 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Todd flys solo, telling us all about Phil Tippett!
• Why Phil Tippett's work was revolutionary - and not just for Star Wars
• Why Ahsoka's Jacen Syndulla is a multi-layered Easter egg
• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 328 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Reactions to Ahsoka parts 1 and 2

• Dark Forces gets a remaster

• The Mandalorian comes to Blu-Ray

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 327 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Heather returns!
• A closer look at prolific Star Wars author Aaron Allston
• Writers and actors strike reaches 100 days
• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 326 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest Armand from The Cinedicate podcast hosts Trivia Night!

• Who will claim the title of Trivia Master?

• Marvel's Dark Droids gets... weird

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 325 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Andy from the Holochronicles Podcast!

• Why the Kenner Millennium Falcon is the perfect toy

• Barbenheimer sets new box office records

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 324 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• 35th anniversary of Die Hard!

• Why the perfect action movie is also the perfect Christmas movie

• Indiana Jones bomb predicts doom for Lucasfilm

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 323 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• 30th anniversary of Hocus Pocus!

• Star Wars scores a ton of Emmy nominations

• Ahsoka trailer

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 322 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive into the fantastic creatures of Attack of the Clones!

• Star Wars numismatists rejoice! New Star Wars coins minted

• The legend of Rick the Door Technician

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 321 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive into the shallowest character in Star Wars

• Star Wars Eclipse set to release in 2026

• Original Princess Leia outfit found and sold at auction

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 3020 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• It's Todd's turn to stump Aaron and Carla with Trivia Night!

• Michael Shannon turned down Star Wars role, calling it "mindless entertainment"

• Game-breaking bugs fixed in Jedi Survivor

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 319 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A 10-year retrospective on Man of Steel

• Can James Gunn get Superman right?

• New Star Wars game, Outlaws, announced

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 318 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Going Across the Universe for a retrospective on Jurassic Park!

• Do the visual effects really hold up?

• Ahsoka gets a release date

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 317 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A retrospective look at Return of the Jedi

• Ahsoka actor Ray Stevenson passes away

• Aaron finds a WEIRD new rabbit hole

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 316 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a deep dive into Jabba the Hutt!

• Disney and DeSantis clash over culture

• Galactic Starcruiser to permanently close in September

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 315 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Looking at the entire zoo of creatures from The Phantom Menace

• Jedi Survivor performing well against EA's expectations

• Tony Gilroy joins WGA strike, stepping away from Andor

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 314 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating May the 4th with a look back at The People vs George Lucas!

• The complicated relationship between fandoms and creators

• Tony Gilroy to release Andor scripts online - for free

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 313 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Voice Artist Marc Thompson!

• Catching up on Marc's work and looking forward to Thrawn

• Carrie Fisher receives posthumous star on Walk of Fame

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 312 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Armand Haddad from Cinedicate!

• Talking all things Season 3 of The Mandalorian!

• Kevin Feige's Star Wars movie never actually existed

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 311 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Rounding up all the big news from Celebration

• Reviewing the back-half of Season 2 of the Bad Batch - and the shocking finale

• A Mando pinball machine is HOW MUCH?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 310 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Hype for Celebration 2023!

• Tips for attendance and what we're looking forward to most

• How to watch Celebration at home

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 309 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Breaking down Beetlejuice for its 35th anniversary

• How Beetlejuice could be the reason for comic book movies' success

• Luke Skywalker warns Ukrainians to duck and cover

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 308 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a closer look at all the creatures you missed in The Rise of Skywalker

• Damon Lindelof and Justin Britt Gibson exit their secret Star Wars movie

• Everything Everywhere All At Once directors to direct an episode of Skeleton Crew

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 307 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Aaron's turn to inflict pain and misery on everyone else!

• Hidden Valley Ranch comes in clutch

• There's a new Star Wars movie out? And it's good?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 306of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Okay, what even IS Zuckuss?

• The biggest News of the Week segment yet!

• Lawsuits and rumblings in the House of Mouse

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 305 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Michelle from Force of Light Entertainment Podcast!

• Major themes to watch out for this season

• The future of Grogu and Ahsoka

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 304 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Looking at the creatures and critters of The Last Jedi!

• The most important questions Mando Season 3 needs to answer

• Why you need to go to Celebration

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 303 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Meet Ashley Boone Jr., the Black queer man who made Star Wars possible - and who history forgot

• Peter Mayhew's Star Wars memorabilia returned after auction mishap

• Aaron gets to talk about Star Wars D&D and can't be stopped!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 302 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Talking through Season 2 of The Bad Batch so far!

• The horrifying possibility for the season finale

• Disney desperate to fill their crappy Star Wars hotel

• ...and much, much, more!

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Celebrating 24 years since the first Star Wars podcast, Jedi Talk, premiered on February 7, 1999! #StarWarsPodcastDay2023 Welcome to Episode 301 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Carla takes over to host our very first Trivia Night!

• Jedi Survivor delayed till April

• Visions Volume 2 announced

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 300 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A celebration of 300 episodes of WSTR!

• Special appearances from all around the Red 5 Network!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 300 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A celebration of 300 episodes of WSTR!

• Special appearances from all around the Red 5 Network!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 299 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• 15-year retrospective on Heath Ledger and The Dark Knight's Joker

• The Mandalorian Season 3 trailer is here!

• Aaron rants about D&D

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 298 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Looking back at all things Star Wars in 2022

• What to expect with 2023

• Kenner figure goldmine found in Chicago closet

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 297 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• What did George have in mind for Episode 7?

• The movie - and trilogy - we could have gotten, and what we got instead

• New details on Jedi Survivor

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 296 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Jason Minner!

• Celebrating 20 years of Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers!

• Rogue Squadron is still a go

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 295 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Breaking down the Bad Batch Season 2 and Jedi: Survivor trailers!

• Kathleen Kennedy on her way out?

• We were on the verge of an f-bomb, we were THIS close!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 294 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Wrapping up season 1 of Andor!

• Andor beats House of the Dragon

• New trailers galore!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 293 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Another Aaron solo episode!

• The truth behind all THREE actors behind Wedge

• Chapek is out, Iger is back in

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 292 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Diving deep into beloved Legends character Kyle Katarn!

• Katarn isn't canon yet... or is he?

• The canceled Star Wars project pile grows ever-larger

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 291 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Unpacking the Tales of the Jedi micro-series

• A great series - but who is it for?

• J.D. Dillard Star Wars movie gets the axe

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 290 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Breaking down episodes 5-8 of Andor

• We didn't think the Empire could be THAT evil...

• Do we really need the Emperor?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 289 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Heather's back!

• A roundup of the best new creatures we saw in The Force Awakens

• The next Star Wars film terrifies Lucasfilm

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 288 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A spotlight on Prequel costume designer Trisha Biggar!

• The Prequel costume book is HOW much?

• Andor viewership numbers actually better than estimated

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 287 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Rancor Cosplayer Kevin Jones!

• How to start cosplaying from absolutely nothing

• The scariest WTF Star Wars stories

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 286 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Breaking down episodes 1-4 of Andor!

• What this show means as a new era of Star Wars storytelling

• Daisy Ridley's mom finally sees The Force Awakens

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 285 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: cosplayer Laryssa Alexa!

• The challenges and quirks of meta-cosplay

• John Williams among the last of Queen Elizabeth's knights

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 284 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A look back at the highs and lows of the Obi-Wan Kenobi show

• Looking ahead to Andor

• Rogue Squadron gets yeeted from on high

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 283 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Taking a closer look at a complex and controversial extremist

• The ethics of fighting evil and what we get wrong about the Force

• Trailers, trailers, trailers!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 282 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Shining the spotlight on Neal Scanlan, Creature and SFX artist!

• The unsung value of creatures both practical and digital

• There are way too many babies named Thanos

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 281 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive on the Mother of the Alliance: Mon Mothma!

• What to expect for the Andor show

• The glaring ommission from Disney+'s fall lineup

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 281 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive on the Mother of the Alliance: Mon Mothma!

• What to expect for the Andor show

• The glaring ommission from Disney+'s fall lineup

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 280of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A careful look at the underappreciated John Mollo

• How costume sketches helped shape the look of Star Wars

• Andor's Fiona Shaw reveals details on her character

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 280of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A careful look at the underappreciated John Mollo

• How costume sketches helped shape the look of Star Wars

• Andor's Fiona Shaw reveals details on her character

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 279 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Droid Builder Kevin Abato!

• The challenges and freedom of building working droids

• Rosario Dawson says Filoni had a "religious experience" watching Ahsoka

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 278 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive into an underappreciated character: cargo pilot Bodhi Rook!

• A surprise news break - the Andor trailer!

• Three new Star Wars projects on the way?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 277 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Ray Harryhausen's indirect but critical contribution to Star Wars

• Is there a future for stop-motion creature effects?

• A sneak peek at new characters in Jedi: Survivor

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 277 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Ray Harryhausen's indirect but critical contribution to Star Wars

• Is there a future for stop-motion creature effects?

• A sneak peek at new characters in Jedi: Survivor

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 276 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: actor, animator, and visual artist Mark Anthony Austin!

• What it was like animating for ILM and playing Boba Fett in the Special Edition of A New Hope

• Ewan MacGregor's theory on Prequel hate

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 275 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive of Harrison Ford to celebrate his 80th birthday

• The secret sauce that powered his most iconic roles

• Taika Waititi forgets all about Padme

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 274 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• 25th anniversary of the book that started it all

• Who is the HP character most like Obi-Wan?

• The future of Star Wars TV

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 273 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: author, historian, and 501st member Andrew Liptak!

• A historical perspective on what makes cosplay possible

• Disney announces new bounty hunter project

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 272 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Richard Woloski from the Skywalking Through Neverland podcast!

• Rich's new book "Today in Star Wars History: Part 1 - January Through June"

• Each Kenobi episode based on a Star Wars movie?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 271 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Megan from An Autistic Point of View!

• More Celebration recap and Joliet Star Wars Day

• 40th anniversary of E.T.

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 270 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - A complete breakdown of Celebration

• First thoughts on Obi-Wan Kenobi Parts I and II

• Super-secret leaks you're not supposed to see

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 269 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special Guest: Greg MacLaughlin from the Rebel Base Card Podcast!

• The best parts of Celebration and what to expect with Kenobi

• The Rebellion will be televised

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 268 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Brandon Wainerdi from Talking Bay 94!

• Is AOTC really the red-headed stepchild of the Skywalker Saga?

• What does Endor look like today?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 267 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Brad from Comic Book Couple's Counseling!

• Did Avengers prove the geek shall inherit the Earth?

• Ewan MacGregor comments on the Prequels' reception

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 266 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Celebrating the Star Wars celebration: May the 4th!

• The Star Wars fandom's timeless appeal

• Doctor Strange travels to a Star Wars planet?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 265 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Paving the Road to Obi-Wan with Jedi: Fallen Order

• How the game's world enriches the galaxy

• Every Star Wars video game currently in development

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 264 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Josiah Balaguer!

• Obi-Wan's personal history with Satine and Maul you need to know

• The great Obi-Wan Kenobi Quote Quiz

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 263 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The Road to Obi-Wan begins with a look at the Inquisitors!

• What we can expect of the Inquisitorius in Kenobi

• Ahsoka snags a Spider-Verse director

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 262 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: local Chicago artist Steve Connell!

• Mixing real-world landmarks with the Star Wars world we love

• Rogue Squadron movie back on schedule

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 261 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A look back at the 1997 Special Edition re-releases

• How George Lucas' re-imagining still shapes Star Wars today

• Galactic Starcruiser dead in the water

• ...and much, much, more!

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We've got a special bonus episode for you, taking a reaction and analysis to the surprise Obi-Wan Kenobi teaser trailer drop. Don't miss it!

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Welcome to Episode 260 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: actor Chris Bartlett!

• Meeting Obama, playing the Ferryman, and meeting Anthony Daniels as C-3P0

• No one wants to make Eclipse

• ...and much, much, more!

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Email: mailbox@wstrmedia.com Voicemail: (630) 557-9787 Welcome to Episode 258 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Part 3 of a Star Wars John Williams celebration!

• Was the Sequel Trilogy music a victim of the films?

• Listener mailbag catchup

• ...and much, much, more!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 257 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• How did Boba do on his book report?

• Unpacking all the shocking surprises of the season

• The return of Gar Saxon?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 256 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Part 2 of a celebration of all things John Williams!

• A retrospective look at the Prequel Trilogy music

• Kenobi show totally NOT dropping in May...

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 255 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Part 1 of a celebration of all things John Williams!

• What's the best JW track from the Original Trilogy?

• The Star Wars video game drought is over

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 255 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Part 1 of a celebration of all things John Williams!

• What's the best JW track from the Original Trilogy?

• The Star Wars video game drought is over

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 254 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• What's right and what's wrong with Boba Fett's Book

• Spy Kids, Chop Shops, and wascally wabbit droids!

• Not a single Star Wars news item this week

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 253 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Ro from the Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast!

• The many complex aspects of Vader

• Fake trailers, fake Star Wars dates, fake names?!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 252 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest interview: Sky, admin and content creator for Star Wars Galaxies Restoration III!

• What it takes to restore a dead MMO

• How the original Death Star model was saved from being a trash can

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 251 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating 20 years of Fellowship of the Ring!

• The lasting legacy of the book and film

• The seedy underbelly of Star Wars Eclipse

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 250 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A celebration of 5 years of WSTR!

• Looking back on Rogue One

• Embarrassing stories behind the scenes of WSTR

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 249 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Rob Coleman - Animation Director for the Prequel trilogy

• Why CGI animation is far more important than we realize

• The Galactic Starcruiser teaser gets yeeted into Wild Space

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 248 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest Interview: Cosplayer Julie Wilk!

• How you can bring all of your hobbies into Star Wars

• Adam Driver is a prop kleptomaniac

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 247 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Finn's origin, arc, and wasted potential

• How Finn got done dirty and could have been amazing

• Haslab Rancor campaign goes into a tailspin

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 246 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Dusting off an old video game favorite

• What's going on with the Rogue Squadron movie?

• Q'ira refuses to die

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 245 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• J.W. Rinzler - the Jedi librarian you never knew

• What's so great about DK books?

• The Old Republic trailers get an upgrade

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 244 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Lunyr Grl from The Sidebar Cantina podcast!

• Imperial Inspection: who is Luke Skywalker, really?

• The Book of Boba Fett trailer drops... and we didn't miss it!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 243 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A celebration of the wide variety of creatures and monsters in Star Wars!

• What makes Star Wars creatures unique?

• Hayden Christensen returns in Ahsoka

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 242 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Brandon Wainerdi from the Talking Bay 94 Podcast!

• Roger Christian: the most important Star Wars name you don't know

• Phil Tippett's Mad God

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 241 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: JD Barrow! (somehow)

• A deep dive on Revan and what he means for the Star Wars universe

• Are minifigures just the OG Funko Pops?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 240 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: writer and toy photographer Max Sabin!

• The unexpected therapeutic value of toy photography

• Galactic Starcruiser now has a price tag

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 239 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive into Disney's anime special: Star Wars Visions!

• How a cultural framework can breathe new life into Star Wars

• Lego Star Wars Battle brings new excitement to mobile

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 238 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Thrawn collector Joe Robinson!

• On collecting Thrawn art and what he means for the Star Wars universe.

• Marcia Lucas unloads on the Disney Trilogy

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 237 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guests: Brad and Lisa from Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast!

• What Shang-Chi means for Phase IV of MCU

• Lego Star Wars has a new Holiday Special

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 236 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive and analysis on everyone's favorite galactic punching bag: Jar Jar Binks!

• What a misunderstood jester can teach us

• Exclusive images of Vader in Kenobi series

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 235 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: parody musician Dan Biemer AKA Captain Ambivalent!

• What's fun and quirky in Star Wars?

• Animator Phil Tippett's digital gamble

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 234 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The conclusion to season 1 of The Bad Batch

• Omega's secret purpose

• Taika Waititi's "very me" Star Wars movie

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 233 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: writer/director Anthony Ferraro!

• The challenges of Covid indie filmmaking

• "Hope Hinges On Two Men With No Hope"

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 232 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Trent and Ellie Hoffman!

• A brief history of Metroid and how it still influences today

• No, really, Palpatine's behind it all - believe us, please!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 231 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: audiobook narrator Marc Thompson!

• Thrawn's Greater Good and Marchion Ro

• A look ahead to more High Republic content

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 230 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: cosplayer Sarah Willwater!

• How Star Wars fans can use what divides them to unite instead

• Thrawn and Ezra casting CONFIRMED!?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 229 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A spoiler-filled closer look at season 1 of Loki

• What Loki means for the future of Marvel media

• J.W. Rinzler calls for aid

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 228 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: musician and cosplayer Taylor Goodson!

• A fearless approach to music and costuming

• Bring Dave home

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 227 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Elected queen-turned-senator Padme Amidala

• What Padme's relationship with Sabe can teach us

• Bad Batch brings Trek crossover

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 226 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: musician Kris Rodgers!

• Music, Star Wars, and turtle infestations

• Disney asks Lego to remove "Slave I" name

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 225 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The Bad Batch: discussing the season so far

• Individuality, conformity, purpose, and other major themes

• Leslye Headland on making Star Wars your own

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 224 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Patrick Stefanski!

• Building a working L3 and Inquisitor spin-saber

• Steal Obi-Wan's trash bag look

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 223 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A 40th Anniversary look-back at Raiders of the Lost Ark

• Are Indy and Han Solo really all that different?

• Mandalorian political party seeks recognition

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 222 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Garrick Enns!

• Why are the fandoms so different?

• Marvel's Eternals barely a fart in the wind

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 221 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Dave Filoni promoted to Executive Creative Director at Lucasfilm

• What this means for the future of Star Wars and Lucasfilm

• A life-sized X-Wing now lives at the Smithsonian

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 220 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive on Chewbacca - everyone's favorite Wookie

• The surprising way Han and Chewie's relationship has developed

• Is Ewan McGregor trolling us?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 219 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The gang's all here! The entire WSTR family gathered in one place

• Sharing our favorite Star Wars moments for May the 4th.

• The secret of Luke's severed hand revealed

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 218 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests: Brad and Lisa from Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast!

• Unpacking The Falcon and Winter Soldier's complex relationships

• Harrison Ford steals The Oscars

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 217 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Armand Haddad, WSTR co-founder and host of The Cinedicate podcast!

• The meaning of Rey and what we can learn from her

• Will Revan be canon?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 216 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Rebel Legion member and costume maker Christine Evans!

• Joining the Legion and costuming as Leia

• Hot takes and wild rumors from Hank

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 215 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest Dominic Pace, actor portraying Gekko the bounty hunter from The Mandalorian!

• Lessons learned and hopes restored on the road

• Lego Star Wars Skywalker Saga indefinitely delayed

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 214 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests Ashley and Brandi from A Star Wars Journey Podcast!

• Our hopes and dreams for The Bad Batch, before their inevitable shattering

• Sebastian Stan breaks silence about playing Luke

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 213 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest Lauren Mary Kim, stunt actor for The Mandalorian!

• What Ahsoka's lekku feel like

• How The Bad Batch might fix stormtrooper canon

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 212 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest Dan Bittner, actor and narrator for Claudia Grey's High Republic novel: Into the Dark!

• The kind of stormtrooper you DON'T want to be...

• Why jumping to lightspeed just might be possible

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 211 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest stars: Brad and Lisa from the Comic Book Couple's Counseling Podcast!

• All about grief, love, and hope in WandaVision

• Kelly Marie Tran's Star Wars experience an "embarassingly horrible breakup"

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 210 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest stars: Andrew and Merisha from Coruscant Radio Underground!

• Diving deep into the complexity and meaning of Kylo Ren

• Smoke and mirrors for Disney's Galactic Starcruiser

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 209 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest Interview: Dan Zehr from the Coffee with Kenobi podcast!

• All about the writing of The Star Wars Book

• An end to the Viewing Order Debate?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 208 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest Interview: the Skateboarding Mando - Tim Brehmer!

• Bringing light and healing through comedy (and car accidents)

• Gina Carano dropped by LucasFilm

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 207 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest Interview: stunt actor Michelle C. Smith!

• From Baton Olympics to doubling for Gina Carano

• New Star Wars shooter coming in 2021

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 206 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest Interview: voice actor and audiobook narrator Emily Woo Zeller!

• Breathing life into a character from comic book page to audiobook drama

• How Emily keeps her head during the pandemic

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 204 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest Dave Amelotti from the Beyond the Blast Doors Podcast and Network!

• How to disagree and discuss - without falling to the Dark Side

• Alan Tudyk absent from Andor

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 204 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest Amy Richau, author of "I Love You. I Know.: Lessons in Love and Friendship"

• What we can learn from lovers and friends in Star Wars

• Bill Burr blasts back

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 203 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests Steele Saunders from the Steele Wars Podcast!

• Looking back at 2020 and forward to the future of Star Wars

• Games, currency, and Thrawn!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 202 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests Brad and Lisa from the Comic Book Couple's Counseling Podcast!

• Din and Grogu's relationship

• Books, books, and more books

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 201 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Looking back 1 year after The Rise of Skywalker

• Will Star Wars survive TROS?

• Maybe there is too much Star Wars...

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 200 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating 200 episodes of WSTR!

• We discuss each of our top 3 episodes

• New High Republic series in the works

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 199 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Breakdown of Chapter 13 of The Mandalorian

• Ahsoka Tano, Grogu, Thrawn, oh my!

• David Prowse passes away

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 198 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Lego's answer to George Lucas' biggest embarassment

• Finn finally wants to be a Jedi?

• Zack Snyder: Star Wars franchise has "moved on" from him

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 197 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Sean from the MRC Tech Podcast!

• Is the small screen the future for Star Wars?

• Every Star Wars project confirmed, lost, and rumored

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 196 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: audiobook narrator Marc Thompson!

• Thoughts on Thrawn Ascendancy and The Mandalorian

• When Droopy Dog and Dr. Fauci combine...

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 195 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Danny White from Kessel Run Weekly!

• Mandalorian Season 2 is finally here with Chapter 9: The Marshal!

• Ever been arrested by a Stormtrooper?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 194 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Brandon Wainerdi from the Talking Bay 94 podcast!

• Honoring the people behind the scenes who make Star Wars happen

• Kanye weighs in on Star Wars

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 193 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest Interview: artist Stephen Andolino!

• On being an artist and all about Inktober

• Carla returns and a surprise news item!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 192 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest Interview: D.M.Z. Liyanage, author of Alex Lennart and the Ice World!

• On being an author, following your inner voice, and building a world

• Obi-Wan series finally out of development hell

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 191 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Armand Haddad, co-founder of the show!

• Is the sequel trilogy as bad as people claim?

• Rogue One writer teases Star Wars news next week

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 190 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Jeff from the Blue Milk Cafe podcast!

• A closer look at Poe, leadership, and authority

• Keira Knightley forgot she was in Star Wars

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 189 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Michelle from the Force of Light Entertainment podcast!

• Group conflict in Star Wars and what it means for us today

• Mando brings in 7 Emmys - warm AND cold

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 188 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest Interview - Ian Doescher, author of the William Shakespeare Star Wars series!

• What we can learn from Shakespeare and Star Wars

• New Mandalorian Trailer that we totally missed by a single day gosh dang it uuuuuuuuuuuuggggghhhhhh

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 187 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Part 2 of our discussion on Self-Sacrifice in the Star Wars universe

• How you can be a hero today - with even the small things you do

• John Boyega's takedown of Disney

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 186 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest Jen Markham, 501st member and TikTok'er!

• How TikTok can be a force for good

• Must-have exclusives now shipping to you

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 185 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests Dave and Liv from the Pizza and Parsecs podcast!

• How Neo and Anakin differ as the Chosen One

• Star Wars pivoting to the small screen

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 184 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests dougEwrestling and Foxnaryan from the STF Underground Podcast!

• What's so cool about pro wrestling and thoughts on the upcoming Summerslam

• The greatest Star Wars video game that never was

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 183 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest Interview: Hasbro Black Series and comic illustrator Gregory Titus!

• The tug-of-war between corporate vision and artistic integrity

• The most expensive Star Wars funko pop is what?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 182 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Aaron's topic: the weapons of Star Wars!

• A tour of the small arms of Star Wars and their real-life counterparts

• Colin Trevorrow opens up about his exit from Rise of Skywalker

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 181 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Hollywood stunt woman Lauren Mary Kim!

• Being a woman in Hollywood and life in quarantine

• Live-action flashbacks in Kenobi series?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 180 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guests: Anne Wichmann and Craven Moorhaus

• Deep dive into the creative collaboration between musical acts and what it makes Star Wars music what it is

• Empire tops the box office... again

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 179 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Imperial Inspection: a deep dive into the character of Obi-Wan!

• How Prequel Obi-Wan changed everything about OT Obi-Wan

• New books for Mando and no 4k for Empire

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 178 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Charlie Skywalker from Star Wars Through the Ages podcast!

• Self-sacrifice - whose was the greatest in the Star Wars saga?

• Empire returning to theaters

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 177 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Marc Thompson, audiobook narrator!

• A lesson in parenting from Qui-Gon Jinn

• Marc's next confirmed character - Darth Vader!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 176 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest Lauren Romo from the GALactic Podcast!

• A closer look at the Rise of Skywalker Documentary

• X-Wing making a comeback

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 175 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guests Justin and Naomi Sonfield!

• Carla's topic of choice, the music of Star Wars

• Our top picks and most memorable moments

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 174 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A frank and honest conversation about the racial tensions and other struggles wracking our world

• What Star Wars can teach us about rebellion, evil, and hope

• Yet another Star Wars casting rumor

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 173 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• We celebrate Empire for its 40th anniversary!

• How the film changed Star Wars and what newer films can learn from it

• The Hidden Temple meets Star Wars

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 172 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Greg McLaughlin from Rebel Base Card Podcast!

• How card collecting enriches appreciation for the Star Wars universe

• Star Wars dethrones the streaming king

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 171 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Dave Kaleta!

• The power of 20 years of Lego Star Wars

• Darth Vader dethroned as most popular Star Wars character

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 170 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Elena Strikes!

• How cosplay led to being featured on a Marvel cover

• A new Star Wars podcast network?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 169 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Are men and women represented fairly enough in Star Wars and its fandom?

• When marketing and representation collide

• TROS profits reach a new low

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 168 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: James McDonald from University of Coruscant!

• What it's like hosting virtual lectures on all things Star Wars

• Stellan Skarsgard joins the Cassian Andor series

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 167 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• We take an analytical look at Lando Calrissian with Imperial Inspection!

• The sad state of affairs with Disney's Star Wars

• The Star Wars trailer to end all Star Wars trailers

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 166 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest Greg Ferrero!

• The experience and meaning of VR game Vader Immortal

• High Republic Jedi characters revealed 

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 165 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• We take a quiz - what would our career be in the Star Wars galaxy?

• Surprising results from JD!

• Episode I Podracer getting a remaster

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 164 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest Rob from the Jedi Temple Archives!

• The fear of the Empire and the hope of the Rebellion

• How do we hang on to hope in these troubling times?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 163 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A history of the Force

• What causes the "wars" in Star Wars?

• TROS released early for the Wu Flu

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 162 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A deep dive into the characters of R2D2 and C-3PO

• Are these droids the most important characters in Star Wars?

• Max von Sydow passes away at age 90

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 161 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• We talk about all things C2E2 last weekend!

• A trooper, Loki and Captain Picard walk into a bar...

• Star Wars toy sold for how much?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 160 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Ro from the Scarif Scuttlebutt Podcast!

• Reflections on Clone Wars S7E1

• Sneak peek at Project Luminous

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 159 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• JD and Aaron take over - what could possibly go wrong?

• Changes we would make to TROS

• Star Wars Underworld - what could have been

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 158 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Looking back at our 2019 predictions for TROS character arcs

• What TROS death had the most impact?

• A fraudster among the Knights of Ren

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 157 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest Pete Fletzer from Around the Galaxy Podcast and Streaming Star Wars!

• What little fixes we would make with TROS

• A Star Wars basement to surpass Metal Gear

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 156 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The entire body count of The Rise of Skywalker

• The TROS villain that almost was

• Helmet goes pew pew

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 155 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• What does the Skywalker family mean? How does the force flow through it?

• Where will Star Wars go after the Skywalkers?

• John Boyega opens fire on Reylo haters

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 154 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A year in review!

• 3 years of WSTR

• Drastic edits of TROS by Disney

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 153 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• First reactions to The Rise of Skywalker!

• Calls and recordings from around the podcast-sphere

• Cats just can't compare

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 152 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Interview with Fillis Hatzopoulos, producer of Star Wars fan film HUNTED.

• Jeremy Myers' review of Force Collector

• Predictions for The Rise of Skywalker

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 151 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Kevin Thomsen - producer of dozens of Star Wars audiobooks!

• The most expensive children's audiobook ever

• JJ Abrams - "Star Wars is a religion"

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 150 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The Mandalorian so far - the best and the worst

• The one topic we'd love to discuss but haven't yet

• Can the fandom survive The Rise of Skywalker?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy this special thank-you from all of us at WSTRmedia to you, our listeners. We have much to be thankful for, and you are at the top of the list. Thanks!

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Welcome to Episode 149 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Dominic Pace from The Mandalorian!

• The embarrassing look Pace's bounty hunter almost had

• Kaden's Wish passes a child's Star Wars dream along

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 148 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Brian Finegan!

• What exactly are the prophecies in Star Wars, and what do they actually say?

• Legendary Star Wars giveaway by Omaze

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 147 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: artist JazzyTyFighter and introducing new host JD Barrow!

• Secrets of the Mandalorian and Tyler's Tartakovsky-style fan art

• Game of Thrones creators abandon their Star Wars trilogy

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to this special episode of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Listen to Todd's trailer breakdown

• The droids you didn't see (but your brain did), again

• The special appearance of ol' Billy the Red

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 146 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Monsters, critters and more from Star Wars!

• What creatures will we see in TROS?

• Luke and Ben Solo take on the Knights of Ren

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 145 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Tatooine Sons Podcast! And new WSTR host Carla G!

• Will the Star Wars fandom survive The Rise of Skywalker?

• The Mandalorian episode release schedule

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to this special episode of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Listen to Aaron's trailer breakdown (in more ways than one)

• The droids you didn't see (but your brain did)

• The special appearance of a much-maligned ship

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 144 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests Phil and Dave from Ones With the Force!

• The unique UK influences on the Star Wars franchise

• Where did Rose go?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 143 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Triple Force Friday - more moich than you can shake a saber at

• Heather turns official

• Tom Holland: the hero we don't deserve

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 142 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest interview: Voice actor and Narrator Marc Thompson!

• What's a minister doing character voices for?

• Kevin Fiege snatched up to direct Star Wars

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 141 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Theory time for Rise of Skywalker - Palpatine, Dark Rey, and more

• Just what is balance in the Force away?

• Bill Burr tells all about The Mandalorian

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 140 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Michelle from Fulcrum's Broadcast!

• Ahsoka's journey and legacy through the Clone Wars

• A major Star Wars plot hole finally plugged

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 139 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Heather tells all on her trip to Galaxy's Edge!

• Top tips for would-be droid builders

• More Mandalorian details

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 138 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Who are the best and worst of the Sequel characters?

• Who's not on the list who should be?

• Heather spills the beans on her Galaxy's Edge trip

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 137 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Announcements, trailers, and more from the D23 expo!

• What does the TROS trailer mean for Star Wars?

• Pricing revealed for Galaxy's Edge Hotel Experience

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 136 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Carla G!

• Jyn Erso's legacy on the Star Wars franchise

• Is Galaxy's Edge a flop?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 135 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests: Pat and Charles from the ConverSWations podcast!

• The meaning of Luke and Rey's caves

• Are the Sith Troopers remnants of Revan's lost army?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 134 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests: Andy and Josh from Holochronicles Podcast!

• The aftermath of Lucas' sale to Disney

• Are too many Star Wars novels coming out?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 133 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests: Tom Rosy and Mike Determan!

• Exclusive interview about the Behind the Bucket documentary

• How the 501st Legion has shaped Star Wars

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 132 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The essentials that every Star Wars fan must know

• How to get your friends and family into Star Wars

• The Rise of Kylo Ren comic line announced

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 131 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Return of special guest Jeremy Myers!

• Action, love, and empty wallets at Galaxy's Edge

• Rise of the Resistance launch date announced

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 130 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• National Video Game Day - a look back at the 10 best Star Wars video game characters

• A new nemesis for The Mandalorian

• Disneyland turned into a ghost town?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 129 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A memorial for Bruce Alred and his influence on Heather's love for Star Wars

• The strange case of the missing Star Wars sporks

• Riz Ahmed reveals harassment by Homeland Security

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 128 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest Brandon Waynerdi from Talking Bay 94!

• Reasonable predictions and wild speculation for The Rise of Skywalker

• Seal learns to sing the Star Wars theme

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 127 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest Tyler Vandenbrand - youngest Vader in the 501st

• Vader as a father... does he know what love is?

• Survey connects Last Jedi backlash with political beliefs

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 126 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Yak Face - who is he and why is he an infamous Star Wars figure?

• Where would you put the "F" in Revenge of the Sith?

• New Star Wars novel on the horizon

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 125 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The infamous behind-the-scenes documentary on The Phantom Menace - "The Beginning"

• Why Rick McCallum is a frat boy at heart

• Firsthand account from the launch of Galaxy's Edge

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 124 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guests Jeremy Myers and Greg Ferrero!

• A one-year retrospective on Solo

• New details from the enigmatic Vanity Fair shoot

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 123 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Celebrating 20 years of The Phantom Menace - a film to divide them all

• The complete adventures of Aaron's Star Wars RPG group

• Video games enable real-time VFX

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 122 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A review of Queen's Shadow - a new novel by E. K. Johnston

• How this book changes Padme's role in the prequel trilogy

• Parking, dining, and more secrets of Galaxy's Edge

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 121 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Star Wars Day shenanigans

• Spoilerific discussion of Marvel's Avengers: Endgame

• Peter Mayhew passes away at age 74

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 120 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Put on your diving gear - we're going deep into the Episode IX trailer!

• Hux possessed by Palpatine?

• What a Sarlaac really looks like

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 119 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Return of special guest Carla G!

• More takeaways and discussion of Star Wars Celebration

• R2D2 paves the way in Ireland

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 118 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Heather runs the show with a recap of Celebration!

• Sound bites from the show floor

• A surprise Star Wars celeb appearance

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 117 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Hype for Star Wars Celebration this weekend!

• Your Chicago convention survival guide

• Why Episode IX might topple Avengers Endgame

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 115 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Review and discussion of Captain Marvel

• C2E2 Reflection

• No room at the inn for Galaxy's Edge

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 116 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest host Hammie! (@balancedpadawan)

• The future of Star Wars and online toxicity

• 2nd season of The Mandalorian greenlit?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 114 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• C2E2 and Star Wars Celebration hype!

• Frank Oz defends himself online

• Avengers Endgame trailer

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 113 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Who are the Yuuzhan Vong?

• Galaxy's Edge lightsbers will slash your wallet

• Mark Hamill gets spicy on Twitter

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 112 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• All of the Blu-Ray changes to Star Wars - analyzed

• Why you can't change what you look like after you die

• STAR WARS ALWAYS

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 111 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest - JD Barrow!

• We unearth a dark and farcical side of the Star Wars fanbase - fan fiction!

• To All the Porgs I've Loved Before

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 110 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Imperial Inspection - Yoda

• Looking into the secrets of the greatest Jedi Master of the galaxy

• Episode IX officially wraps filming

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 109 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Returning guest JD Barrow!

• A good enough summary of the Mandalorian Wars and why they are important for Star Wars

• Disney is happy with EA?!?!

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 108 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Imperial Inspection - R5-D4, "The Red One"

• How a little droid who could actually is much more than meets the eye

• Could Galaxy's Edge hold a secret club?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 107 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Amy Richau, creator of the #365StarWarsWomen project

• Why Kylo and Rey should NOT be an item

• Mark Hamill to get the Rogue One Tarkin treatment

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 106 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• an in-depth look at the galaxy's greatest Princess

• Why Return of the Jedi's Leia is strangely conflicted

• The sorry state of Star Wars video games

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 105 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• 2005's Revenge of the Sith and the dark side of the Force

• Why RotS is the most anime of all Star Wars movies

• Mark Hamill has a name idea for Episode IX

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 104 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A look back at the Star Wars That Was in 2018

• Future content and predictions for 2019

• Carrie Fisher's family reports in on Episode IX

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 103 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest Interview: Mark O'Connell, author of Watching Skies: Star Wars, Spielberg, and Us

• Why Star Wars and other films of the 80s speak to the adventurers and dreamers in us

• George Lucas among the richest people alive

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 102 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Intercepted transmissions from our fans and critics 

• The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Episode II - Attack of the Clones

• A look ahead for Battlefront II

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 101 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Special VFX Artist Cameron Sharpe!

• Star Wars retro posters and Cameron's creative process

• Solo score disqualified from Oscar consideration

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to our re-release of Episode 0, our first ever episode of WSTR on its two-year anniversary! This episode's topics include:

• Why Star Wars?

• An introduction to WSTR

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 100 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A celebration of 100 episodes of WSTR!

• Learn the origin story and secrets of the podcast

• Star Wars is not the greatest movie of all time...?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 99 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A trip back to 1999 for another look at The Phantom Menace

• Fan abuse of stars ain't so new after all

• George up to his old tricks again in Ireland

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 98 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The infamously awful 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special

• Stir, whip, stir, whip, whip whip stir

• Venom beats Star Wars at the box office

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 97 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Breakdown and review of the 1997 Special Edition releases of the Original Trilogy

• Is the Special Edition really so bad after all?

• Stan Lee passes away at age 95

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 96 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Carla Giacolone, 501st member of the Northeast Remnant and Devaron Base!

• Mixed reception of Star Wars in the family

• Clone Wars cancelled for being "too graphic"

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 95 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Kevin Michielsen (Mojox57x), gaming streamer on Twitch!

• The sad state of affairs for modern Star Wars video games

• The Great Heist on the set of The Mandalorian

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 94 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: Brandon Wainerdi from the Talking Bay 94!

• The surprising lore of the infamous Docking Bay 94

• "Star Wars: Women of the Galaxy"

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 93 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guest: David Triana from the Followers of the Force Podcast!

• We discuss 7 characters in Star Wars who switched loyalties and changed sides

• More negativity online related to Star Wars Marvel comic writer firing

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 92 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Interview with guests Kristen and Danny from the Followers of the Force Podcast!

• Memories of and hopes for Star Wars Celebration

• THE MANDALORIAAAAAAAAN

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 91 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Interview with guest Brendan H. Banks, director of acclaimed fan film "TK 630"

• Why a trooper peeing against a tree is important

• Favreau's TV show to begin filming next week

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 90 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• 15 Star Wars Deleted Scenes - should they have been saved?

• Empire Strikes Back producer Gary Kurtz passes away

• Luke's canonized final thoughts

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 89 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The Great Bounty Hunter Quiz - who will win, Aaron or Heather?

• Dupage County Safety Fair Troop with the 501st

• Ray Park to choreograph future Star Wars fights?

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 88 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Imperial Inspection: the little assassin droid that could

• TLJ Blu-ray is the top-selling of the year

• Groundbreaking award for Kathleen Kennedy

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 87 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Imperial Inspection: Cad Bane - gunslinger and bounty hunter in the Clone Wars

• Alcoholic beverages available at Galaxy's Edge cantina

• New cast announcement for Episode IX

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 86 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Imperial Transmissions: new segment featuring our fan mail!

• An up-close look at Boba Fett - who is he and why is he so memorable?

• Dominic Monaghan signed on to Episode IX

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 85 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Star Wars: Resistance Trailer!

• Mandalorians for Jon Favreau's live-action series?

• Todd's visit to Detroit for the Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibit

• ...and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 84 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Our full-length commentary of Star Wars: The Clone Wars for the 10th anniversary of its theatrical debut!

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Welcome to Episode 83 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A look back at 1983's Return of the Jedi!

• Easter eggs, trivia, stats, and more

• Jeremy Bulloch hangs up the jetpack

• and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 82 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Guest Interview: Tom and Blake Rosy of the 501st Legion on their upcoming documentary "Behind the Bucket"

• Cast of Star Wars IX announced and Rian Johnson executes Order 66 on his Twitter account

• Aaron finally dips his toe into The Clone Wars

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 81 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Imperial Inspection: our in-depth analysis of Anakin from the prequels!

• San Diego Comic Con: Clone Wars is back!

• James Gunn fired by Disney over offensive tweets

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 80 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Flashback to 1980, the release of Empire, and what makes it so great

• Premiere of our new livestream! Now streaming live on our YouTube channel Mondays at 9pm CST (usually)

• Mailbox: Is it fair to call Rey a Mary Sue?

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 79 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• New segment: Imperial Inspection - our in-depth take on Star Wars characters!

• Darth Vader - what makes him such a great villain?

• Billy Dee Williams back for Episode IX

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 78 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Star Wars fans declare independence from Kathleen Kennedy

• What would we do if we remade The Last Jedi?

• Disney is making blasters... for real

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 77 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Todd's dad, Jack Hoffman!

• Reflection on 1977's A New Hope and 40 years of Star Wars

• Star Wars spin-offs on hold... or are they?

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 76 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guest: Marvel Comics artist Matthew Waite!

• Freelance work with Marvel and drawing Star Wars characters

• George Lucas' "microbiotic world" trilogy

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 75 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:
- Digging deep for every Easter egg in Solo
- Kelly Marie Tran leaves Instagram over fan harassment
- Rumors of Kathleen Kennedy leaving Lucasfilm
- and much, much, more!
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Welcome to Episode 74 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Part Two of our spoiler-ific Solo review

• Twitter and Facebook comments from listeners like you!

• Solo's box office slump

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 73 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Part One of our Solo review

• How much of the original Lorde and Miller version is in the final cut

• Romance and Star Wars

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 72 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• What we know and what we hope will come true with Solo

• Lando "revealed" as pansexual

• Star Wars Celebration coming to Chicago

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 71 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The second half of Disney's Forces of Destiny series

• Heather's hopes and dreams fulfilled!

• More details about Solo

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 70 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• What we hope the future of Star Wars looks like

• Chaos on the set of Solo for Ron Howard

• Infinity War makes a million billion dollars

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 69 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Deleted scenes from The Last Jedi

• "Becoming Solo" Featurette

• Disney will become the ultimate power in the universe

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 68 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Review of the making-of documentary "The Director and The Jedi"

• Insane production of The Last Jedi

• Ewok Nightmare mode in Battlefront 2

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 67 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Order 66 and the humanity of the Clone Troopers

• Space Nazis and the morality of Nietzche

• More fan interviews from C2E2

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 66 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Breakdown of the final Solo trailer

• Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo 2018 debrief

• Fan interviews from C2E2

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 65 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Review of Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Season 2

• Easter Eggs in the Star Wars series

• Ranking of the Star Wars movies - as voted by you!

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 64 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special Guests Stephen and Solomon!

• A look back and re-ranking of the 9 Star Wars films

• Skywalker christens the Skywalk

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 63 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• What in the world was Luke and friends thinking?

• If Luke's "plan" worked perfectly, what would it have been?

• Jon Favreau signed on to the team

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 62 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Favorite droids, aliens, blasters, and more!

• What a tin can on legs can teach us about overcoming the odds

• John Williams' last Star Wars score

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 61 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• "Would you rather" questions with Todd and Heather

• The Art of Fandom exhibit in the Anchorage Museum in Alaska

• The legacy of Star Wars VFX with The Last Jedi

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 60 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Han Solo not only as a scoundrel, but a space cowboy

• The film influences of the cowboy archetype

• Wilhelm scream at the top of your lungs

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 59 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.B. Weiss set for new series of Star Wars films

• Will Star Wars turn into the Simpsons?

• New Star Wars course at University of Akron

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 58 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Plot holes abound in Star Wars - can we explain them?

• Disney dropping "Star Wars Story" tagline for Solo film for China

• Is Phasma coming back?

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 57 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Full analysis of the teaser trailer spot and full teaser trailer

• Aaron crashes his own podcast!

• Game of Thrones writers hired for new Star Wars films

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 56 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• A look back at the lives we've lost in the Star Wars universe

• Did Chewbacca's death reset the Star Wars canon?

• Rian Johnson defends TLJ on twitter

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 55 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Return of special guest Ben Otto!

• Nerd Fury Part II: continued love/hatred for The Last Jedi

• What is Star Wars and how did The Last Jedi miss it?

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 54 of WSTR!

This episode's topics include:

• Mistakes made by The Last Jedi

• Continuity errors, plot holes, and more

• Can we explain it?

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 53 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• special guest Heather Alred!

• Revisiting our predictions - who was right?

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 52 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Disney's Story Group vs Legends/EU Canon

• The New Trilogy hot-potato game between Rian Johnson and JJ Abrams

• Why Old Luke is so different than what we remember

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 51 of WSTR!

This episode's topics include:

• The return of Rutch!

• Spoiler-free first impressions of The Last Jedi

• Spoiler-filled extended discussion of the film and audience reception

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 50 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The journey to The Last Jedi

• Our predictions for each character

• Porgs or crystal foxes?

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 49 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Rogue One one year later - how does it hold up?

• Secret Disney press junket

• The craziness of Ridley Scott

• and much, much, more!

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  Welcome to Episode 48 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• The EA Battlefront 2 disastrophe continues

• An Eleventh-hour phone call from Disney CEO Bob Iger

• The importance of video games to Star Wars fans

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 47 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Special guests Heather and Danny from The Kessel Run Weekly!

• What we love about The Force Awakens... and what we hate

• The EA Battlefront 2 disaster

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 46 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Our breakdown of the Clone Wars Lost Missions Episode "Voices"

• Lots of new lore and a new view of the Force

• Why Disney is now officially the Empire

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 45 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:

• Review of Inferno Squad by Christie Golden

• The return of Armand!

• Spoiler-free first impressions followed by in-depth analysis

• and much, much, more!

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Welcome to Episode 44 of WSTR! This episode's topics include:
- Special guests Kai Newell and Wyatt English!
- Formal debate - Is the Empire a force for moral good?
- Are the rebels really terrorists? Did the Death Star boost the economy?
- and much, much, more!
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Welcome to Episode 43 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special guest Peter Marciano! - Discussion of The Mortis Trilogy from the Clone Wars series - The Father of the Force, Anakin, Obi-Wan, Ahsoka, and who is the Chosen One - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 42 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Blade Runner 2049! - Spoiler-free first impressions and SPOILER-FILLED discussion - Breakdown and analysis of the latest LAST JEDI TRAILER - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 41 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Our favorite scenes in all of Star Wars - and yours! - Audio interviews - Feedback from Facebook - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 40 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - New Star Trek TV series! - A brief history of Star Trek - A new audiobook - starring Jon Hamm? - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 39 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Midichlorians - what are they? - Why are midichlorians in the Star Wars lore? - Spirituality, Biology, and the Eucharist - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 38 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special Guest: Will Huber! - Analysis of the opera scene from Revenge of the Sith - Anakin and the Faustian Bargain - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 36 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special Guest: Heather Alred! - What is the prophecy concerning the chosen one? - Is Anakin the chosen one - and if not, who is? - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 36 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special Guest: Ben Otto aka Volk! - Nerd Fury - what is it and why it happens - A look at the future of the Star Wars franchise - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 35 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special Guest: author and speaker Michael Hahn! - The power of hero and myth in Star Wars and beyond - How embracing Hero Habits can help bring balance to your life - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 34 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - This week in Star Wars news! - A new writer shuffled in for Episode 9 - Why George Lucas is secretly Benjamin Button - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 33 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - This week in Star Wars news! - Yet another Warwick Davis appearance - 5 most popular Last Jedi fan theories - - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 32 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - This week in Star Wars news! - Snoke in the (raisin-like) flesh! - Possible appearance of Vader in Solo film - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 31 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - This week in Star Wars news! - A plethora of news out of SDCC - Amazing announcements from D23 - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 30 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special guest Bobby Moss! - A parent's perspective on Star Wars vs children's perspective - How a simple switch in viewing order changes the focus of the entire saga - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 29 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Return of special guest Heather Alred! - Aaron's hands-on experience with the Battlefront 2 Alpha Test - Disney's new animated series "Forces of Destiny" - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 28 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - New director for Solo film: Ron Howard - Colin Trevorrow's influence from his children for Episode 9 - King Kasdan and Queen Kennedy - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 27 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special guest: our friend Heather Alred! - Strong and inspiring female characters in Star Wars - Cosplay discussion - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 26 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Breaking developments on the Solo spin-off movie - The return of our esteemed field reporter Hank - E3 show breakdown and Battlfront 2 talk - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 25 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - The new Thrawn novel by Timothy Zahn - A Legends character resurrected back to the canon - Disney, fan fiction, and you - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 24 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Todd's trip to Disney World - Armand's adventures in trolling - The future of Star Wars under Disney - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 23 of WSTR! This very special episode's topics include: - 40th anniversary celebration! - Screening of Harmy's Despecialized Edition of A New Hope - Live commentary track - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 22 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Reactions to Alien: Covenant! - Review and discussion - Mythological and religious symbolism - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 21 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Guardians of the Galaxy 2! - Review and discussion - Connections to Star Wars - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 20 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - The new pilot episode of Season 10 - "The Pilot" - Review and discussion - Connections to Star Wars - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 19 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Our experiences at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) - Cool cosplay - What's worth waiting in line at Starbuck's for 45 minutes - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 18 of WSTR! This special extra episode's topics include: - Viewing and breakdown of the trailer - What does Luke mean by "It's time for the Jedi to end"? - Star Wars Celebration and plans for C2E2 - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 17 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special Guest Mike Stoughton of the 501st Legion, Midwest Garrison! - More conversation about troopin' life - Our plans for C2E2 - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 16 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - An experimental break from Star Wars to discuss the Alien movie franchise! - Alien, Aliens, and Alien: Covenant discussion - Theories on the existence of extra-terrestrial life - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 15 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Last Jedi info from our new staff field reporter, Hank! - Casting, Characters, and Locations for the new Han Solo movie - Why good sleep is necessary for a good podcast - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 14 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special Guest Alex Chellberg from the Star Wars Talk Show! - The implications of Disney handling the Star Wars property - Star Wars Land and New Canon - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 13 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Each of our top 3 Star Wars tracks - Remixes we enjoy - Why music is so important to Star Wars - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 12 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - "The Last Jedi" Trailer Leaks and Rumors - The lowdown on Star Wars action figures - Why we collect - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 11 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Guest interview - Rex Fett, CO, Midwest Garrison, 501st Legion - What it takes to be a member of the 501st - Why every Stormtrooper needs a handler - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 10 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Guest star - Kevin Michielsen, aka Mojox57x - What we like about video games - Favorite Star Wars games and cancelled Star Wars games - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 9 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Guest Interview - Ahmed Abdelrehim, aka DeltaxFactor - Ahmed's experiences in the Egyptian Civil War - How he uses Star Wars to cope with his traumatic experiences - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 8 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Legends/Expanded Universe vs Canon - A crash course in Legends history - What is gained or lost by declaring the EU "legends"? - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 7 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Special Guests Laurie Goode and Mark Kirby, two extras on the original Star Wars! - Did Laurie really bump his head on set? - Trivia challenge - "Star Wars, or not Star Wars?" - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 6 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Who's better - Darth Vader or Kylo Ren? - The Force - spiritual or biological? - Who's better - BB8 or K2-SO? - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 5 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - Discussion of "The Last Jedi" title for Episode 8 - Theories on Snoke and Luke - What it means to be a Jedi - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to Episode 4 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: - How Rogue One changes our perspective on A New Hope - The Boba Fett Theory - The Evolution of Obi-Wan - and much, much, more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Our Rogue One discussion concludes with part 3, wherein we discuss: -Ralph McQuarrie and "Vader's Castle" -The Battle of Scarif -Weapons and Costumes and much, much more!

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Welcome to Episode 2 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: -Rogue One Discussion (Part Two) - Jehda, Edau, Mustafar, and much, much more! For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!

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Welcome to episode 1 of WSTR! This episode's topics include: -Remembering Carrie Fisher -Rogue One Discussion (Part One) For all your galactic news and talk needs, this is the podcast you've been looking for - tune in to WSTR Galactic Public Access!