The Star Wars Underworld Podcast
A weekly Star Wars radio show featuring the latest news and discussion about the franchise. Hosted by dedicated fans Chris Seekell, Benjamin Hart, and Dominic Jones, it covers everything from the classic films to Episode VII and beyond, including The Clone Wars, the Expanded Universe, Rebels, and collecting. The show also features occasional special guests.
Episodes
Discussing Colonel Ward & The New Republic In 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Chris, Ben and Dom talk even more about The Mandalorian And Grogu, this time touching on Sigourney Weaver's Colonel Ward and the New Republic's role in the film. Furthermore they discuss how Star Wars has handled its tertiary characters throughout its history, as well as examining the great, and sometimes not-so-great ways new stories have attempted to recreate the classic cantina
Discussing Rotta The Hutt In 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Ben and Chris are joined once again by Joel Davis from the Eye On Canon Podcast to talk more about The Mandalorian And Grogu! This time they focus on Rotta The Hutt, discussing his impact on the story, how he looked and moved from a technical point of view, and his very meta relationship with Grogu. Furthermore, Eman Esfandi gives an update on Ahsoka season two, Star Wars: Starfigh
Discussing The Music Of 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Dom and Ben are once again joined by Jeff White to continue their ongoing discussion about The Mandalorian And Grogu. This week they take a closer listen to the musical score for the film, talking about all the new themes, their favorite tracks, and how Ludwig Göransson's unique style interfaces with the rest of the saga's soundtracks. Later they dive into all the recent news regar
Discussing Grogu & Din's Journey In 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' | The SWU Podcast
On this episode the guys dive deeper into The Mandalorian And Grogu by examining the development and characters arcs of the title characters, Din and Grogu. How much did the father and son duo grow in the new film, and was it enough to be satisfactory? Plus, the Ninth Jedi series may be coming soon, Emillia Clarke pours cold water on a potential return for Qi'ra, and we just got an amazing new loo
The Mandalorian & Grogu: One Week Later | The SWU Podcast
On this episode, Chris and Dominic reflect on The Mandalorian and Grogu now that it's been in theatres for a week. They talk about the different formats they've seen the movie in, including IMAX, Screen X, and 4DX, as well as how their impressions of the movie have evolved over the past week. Then, they look at the box office returns and audience reactions to this movie, what it tells us about the
The Mandalorian & Grogu First Reaction! | The SWU Podcast LIVE
Dominic, Ben, and Chris are reunited (in person!), along with Matthew and Din, to share their initial thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu. They talk about their experiences seeing their first new Star Wars movie in almost seven years, including the IMAX 3D presentation. They break down what this movie showed us about Din Djarin and Grogu as characters, how Rotta the Hutt has evolved since The Cl
Ahsoka Season Two Delayed & Final The Mandalorian & Grogu Preview | The SWU Podcast LIVE
On this episode, Dominic breaks down the news that Ahsoka season two has been pushed back to "Early 2027." He talks about why that is both emblematic of the recent problems with Star Wars' lack of momentum and why it's a good thing for the future of the Mandoverse/New Republic storyline. Then he breaks down the latest clips from The Mandalorian and Grogu, what they tell us about the movie, and whi
Breaking Down The 'Maul - Shadow Lord' Season One Finale W/ Eye On Canon | The SWU Podcast
On this episode Chris, Dom and Ben join forces with Matthew and Joel from the Eye On Canon Podcast to tackle the massive and momentous season one finale of Maul - Shadow Lord. They first address the big terrifying elephant in the room in the form of Darth Vader, discussing his incredible fight scenes, his lack of dialogue, and how he contrasts against Maul. They also go deep on discussing Devon's
'Maul - Shadow Lord' Chs. 7 & 8, And Star Wars Gaming Overload | The SWU Podcast LIVE
On this episode, Chris, Dom and Ben are joined once again by Jeff White to review the seventh and eight chapters of Maul - Shadow Lord, entitled "Call to Oblivion" and "The Creeping Fear".They touch on some of the huge plot points in the episodes, including Maul's vision of his past and how it might inform his future. They also discuss Devon's continued journey, and Dom questions whether her presu
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 24/04/26
Dominic and Ben are joined by Ian and Marty from Star Wars Culture Live to break down the Maul: Shadow Lord episodes "Chapter 5: Inquisition" and "Chapter 6: Night of the Hunted." They talk about how Maul takes a backseat in these episodes to the new characters, and yet that doesn't impact their quality. They also delve into the ways the Empire's arrival on Janix helps Maul in his efforts to turn
'Maul - Shadow Lord' Eps. 3 & 4 And 'The Mandalorian And Grogu' Final Trailer | The SWU Podcast LIVE
On this massive, jam-packed episode, Dom and Ben are joined by longtime friend Jeff White to review all the most recent Star Wars content. For the first hour of the show they dive into the newly released final trailer for The Mandalorian And Grogu, discussing all the big reveals, the new poster, and the fact that tickets are going on sale soon. They also speculate and debate about what the opening
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 10/04/26
On this episode, Ben, Chris and Dom are joined by Starrapter to fully break down the newly released series premiere of Maul - Shadow Lord! They discuss Maul's seemingly reckless quest for vengeance, his seduction of Devon, and the former Darth's manipulation of Janix's crime bosses. They also touch on Brander Lawson's story and how his choices might effect his planet, and his family. Plus, which S
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 03/04/26
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the latest news about Maul: Shadow Lord, including the announcement that a second season is confirmed! They talk about what other Maul stories might be worth revisiting before the series begins, as well as how late you'll have to stay up if you want to watch the episode as soon as it drops. Then, they talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu and a ne
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 27/03/26
On this episode, Dom, Chris and Ben dive into the latest and greatest Star Wars news, including a new clip from Maul - Shadow Lord and an exciting new TV spot for The Mandalorian And Grogu. And even though they don't understand half of it, they're also jazzed about all the recent reveals from Star Wars: Zero Company. Plus Ryan Gosling talks acting with creatures in Starfighter, John Boyega teases
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 20/03/25
On this episode Chris and Ben are excited to discuss the brand new full trailer for Maul - Shadow Lord. What does it reveal about the plot? What will be the ultimate fate of Maul's potential new apprentice, Devon Izara? And just how hopeless can Star Wars get? Plus. How long until we get a 3+ hour long Star Wars film? Our Star Wars physical media collections. And the insane ways we used to watch S
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 12/3/26
On this episode Ben is flying solo and discussing all the latest Star Wars news, including some exciting happenings at the Saturn Awards! He touches on George Lucas' reception of a special award alongside big wins for Andor and Skeleton Crew. He also covers the newly revealed details for the upcoming book Reign Of The Empire: Edge Of The Abyss. Plus, Kathleen Kennedy says Grogu won't say a word, a
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 06/03/26
On this episode, Dominic and Ben discuss the new Empire Magazine story about The Mandalorian and Grogu! They talk about what the new quotes from Dave Filoni and Pedro Pascal tell us about the movie, as well as sharing their thoughts on the new images released in the story. Then, they talk about the newly revealed Maul: Shadow Lord Black Series figures. And, they answer listener questions about the
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 27/02/26
On this episode, Ben, Chris, and Dominic discuss Tony Gilroy's recent interview, where he can finally talk freely about the parallels between Andor and what's happening in the real world. They break down why Disney would want to censor what Gilroy could say during the press tour and what it says about the company. They also talk about a new insider report about how Disney feels about the reaction
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 20/2/26
It's finally here! On this episode Ben and Dom are joined by Din from the band F-105 to break down the newly revealed trailer for The Mandalorian And Grogu. They discuss a variety of details about the trailer, including Zeb, Embo, Rotta, helmetless Din, the Twins, and much more. They also speculate about Grogu's presumed enhanced role in the film, and what the future might hold for the character.
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 13/2/26
On this episode Ben and Chris discuss the fandom fallout from The Mandalorian And Grogu's big Super Bowl ad! Plus, a slew of new toys revealed, a fan favorite character is confirmed to return, and… seriously, when are we getting that trailer? Furthermore they dive into the latest news, including screenwriter Matthew Robinson talking Rogue Squadron, a glimmer of hope for more seasons of Skeleton Cr
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 6/2/26
On this episode Ben, Chris and Hannah are joined by their loyal friend, and Disney expert, Joel Davis from the Eye On Canon Podcast to discuss Disney's recent leadership change. With Josh D'Amaro succeeding Bob Iger as the next CEO of the Walt Disney Company, as well as Dana Walden taking on the role of President and Chief Creative Officer, a big question is hanging in the air; how will this affec
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 30/01/26
On this episode, Dominic and Ben celebrate Ahsoka Day! They look back on the character's journey through the years, what she means to Star Wars fans, and what might be in store for her in the future. They also discuss the origins of Ahsoka Day, taking a trip back to 2008 to look at how the world first met the character. Then, they debate whether Anakin actually appeared to Ahsoka in the World Betw
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 23/1/26
On this episode Ben, Chris and Dom are hyped to dive into the newly revealed trailer for Maul - Shadow Lord! They discuss their thoughts on the series' story, its intriguing time period, its stacked cast, and its breathtaking visuals. They also touch on Maul's story so far, from his resurrection in The Clone Wars to his time as a crime lord, and how that might inform his character in Shadow Lord.
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 16/01/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Joel discuss the breaking news that Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan are succeeding Kathleen Kennedy as head of Lucasfilm. They discuss what Filoni and Brennan bring to their roles, and reflect on Kennedy's tenure as President. They also take a deep dive into Kennedy's exit interview with Deadline, discussing what we learn about the future and how it's infor
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 09/01/26
On this episode Chris, Dom and Ben are back to celebrate a whole new year of Star Wars stories! From The Mandalorian And Grogu to Maul - Shadow Lord and Ahsoka Season Two, they discuss which projects they're most excited to see in 2026. And could this finally be the year Kathleen Kennedy bows out of Lucasfilm? They debate what the future of the franchise might look like under the leadership of Dav
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 19/12/25
On this episode Dom, Ben and Hannah celebrate 10 years of Star Wars: The Force Awakens on the exact day the film turned a decade old. They reminisce about their first experiences watching it and share their updated thoughts on the film looking back. And they discuss some of the recent Star Wars news, including Starfighter wrapping production, and a further debrief of last week's big reveals of Gal
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 12/12/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the announcement of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic, which broke just minutes before the show. They talk about how this game could build on and incorporate elements of the Knights of the Old Republic video games, and what it needs to do to modernize the series. Then, they discuss the return of the theatrical cut of Star Wars (1977) to theatres i
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 21/11/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the latest updates about The Mandalorian and Grogu, The Acolyte, and Skeleton Crew. They start by discussing Jon Favreau's latest comments teasing his upcoming movie, and discuss whether the marketing for the movie is doing a good enough job building up excitement for Star Wars' return to theatres. Then they talk about Lesley Headland's recent comme
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 14/11/25
On this episode Dom, Ben and Hannah dive into all the latest and greatest bits of Star Wars news! They discuss Sigourney Weaver's comments about Lucasfilm's renewed approach to storytelling and how that might effect things going forward. They also touch on some updates from The Mandalorian And Grogu, including the reveal of the names of Grogu's Anazellen friends. Plus, Life Day celebrations are co
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 7/11/25
On this episode Ben, Dom and Chris are once again joined by Joel Davis from the Eye On Canon Podcast to discuss the remaining five shorts from Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3. They break down the wide range of tones and visuals, from the simple and heartwarming story of "Yuko's Treasure", to the bizarre and thought provoking visuals of "BLACK". Plus, what is the future of Visions? Should Star Wars take
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 31/10/25
On this episode, Chris, Ben, and Dominic are joined by Joel Davis of the Eye on Canon Podcast and Din of the band F-105 to discuss the first four episodes of Star Wars: Visions Volume 3. They go in depth on "The Duel: Payback," "The Song of Four Winds," "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope," and "The Bounty Hunters," discussing how these stories play off of and subvert our expectations about Star Wars a
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 24/10/25
The Hunt For Ben Solo?! On this episode Ben, Chris and Dom take on this week's big story about the Star Wars film that could have been. From Adam Driver's eagerness to return, to the story what the story might have been, and why Disney decided to axe it; they break it all down. Plus, Jeremy Allen White confirms who he is and what he'll be doing in The Mandalorian And Grogu, Laurence Fishbure is wa
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 17/10/25
On this episode, Dominic and Ben discuss the latest Star Wars publishing reveals from New York Comic Con. They talk about the books finally returning to the sequel trilogy era, as well as the first-ever Star Wars romance novel. And they pay tribute to the legendary artist Drew Struzan. Then Chris joins the show to answer listener questions about the era between Episodes I and II, fancasting Mara J
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 10/10/25
On this episode Dom, Ben and Hannah finally get a chance to dive into Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy - Pieces Of The Past! The discuss the series' subtle brilliance in balancing drama and comedy, and they wonder why it wasn't released theatrically. Later Chris drops in to break down some of the latest Star Wars news, including the possibility of Cobb Vanth appearing in The Mandalorian And Grog
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 3/10/25
On this episode Ben and Chris tackle the latest and greatest pieces of Star Wars news, including that production on Ahsoka season two has officially wrapped. They also touch on Bryce Dallas Howard's recent comments and where Star Wars television might be headed next. Plus, what James Mangold's new Paramount deal might mean for his Star Wars future, and an exciting look inside the Lucas Museum Of N
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 26/9/25
On this episode, Chris, Ben and Dominic dive into the newly released trailers for The Mandalorian And Grogu and Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3. They break down all the exciting reveals from Mando And Grogu including buff Hutts, exploding AT-ATs and adorable Grogu shenanigans. Furthermore they get hyped for Visions Volume 3 and its long awaited sequel episodes for The Duel, The Ninth Jedi and others. A
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 19/9/24
On this episode Hannah makes her triumphant return to join Ben in discuss some exciting news from the set of Star Wars: Starfighter! They analyze a new photo that was shared by director Shawn Levy featuring cast members in the middle of the Mediterranean. What will this unique location bring to the film, and how might it connect to other watery Star Wars stories? Plus, Andor's big win at the Emmys
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 9/12/24
On this episode Chris, Ben and Dominic discuss Andor's big wins at the Emmys! The series not only took home four awards for costumes, production design, editing and VFX, but it's also still in the running for more! What are its chances, and how much do these awards actually matter? Plus, do we ever get bored with Star Wars? What are our favorite pieces of unused concept art? Which other letters co
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 05/09/25
On this episode, Dominic and Ben talk all things LEGO Star Wars! They discuss the newly revealed Death Star set, as well as the Gingerbread AT-AT set. They share their thoughts on the new sets, as well as their thoughts on the general state of Star Wars collecting and some of their earliest LEGO memories. Then, they talk about the debut of Darth Revan in Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 29/08/25
On this episode Dom, Ben and Chris bask in the glory of some major breaking Star Wars news! Lucasfilm has officially revealed the cast and production team behind Star Wars: Starfighter along with the first behind the scenes image! Furthermore, Dom shares stories from his experience hosting two massive Star Wars panels at Fan Expo Canada, they tackle some comments from Ewan McGregor that set the in
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 22/08/25
On this episode Chris and Ben tackle the latest news, including Oscar Isaac's recent comments about returing to Star Wars; could Poe, somehow, be returning? They also talk about a new Audible Original featuring Rey, Bodhi Rook's Andor cameo near miss, and Simon Kinberg's inspiration for his Star Wars trilogy. Plus, how the New Republic might deal with slavery, what the Rebellion was actually figh
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 15/08/25
On this episode, Dominic and Ben discuss the new trailer for Lego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy - Pieces Of The Past! They talk about how the series merges comedy and storytelling in a way that is true to both Lego and Star Wars, as well as the impressive and expansive cast of the series. Then, they talk about some recent comments from Ron Howard about the director change on Solo. Plus, Count Dook
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 08/08/25
On this episode Chris, Ben and Dominic are back to discuss the big casting news for Star Wars: Starfighter. They examine what Doctor Who and House Of The Dragon star Matt Smith will bring to this new film and what the future holds for Star Wars movies overall. Furthermore, A New Hope is retuning to cinemas in 2027, Tem Morrison continues his campaign to return to Star Wars, and tons of books were
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 25/07/25
On this episode Dom, Chris and Ben are sad to not be at San Diego Comic Con, but they proceed to cheer themselves up by discussing some of the big reveals from the event. For starters; a new still of Darth Maul in Maul: Shadow Lord was officially revealed and the guys share their thoughts on the upcoming series. And we got our first look at (beardless) Eman Esfandi as Ezra Bridger in a new still f
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 18/7/25
On this episode Chris, Dominic & Ben seemingly have nothing to talk about but make the best of a (somewhat) slow news week. They break down the recently revealed Emmy nominations for Andor and whether or not the show deserved more. And Rian Johnson had a few things to say about the making of The Last Jedi and what's going on with his Star Wars trilogy. Plus, George Lucas is heading to San Diego Co
The SWU Podcast LIVE 11/07/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are back to break down the latest Star Wars news! They start by discussing the latest updates about Ahsoka season two, including the names of four episodic directors and some details from Ivanna Sakhno about filming with Rory McCann as Baylon Skull. Then they talk about the latest reveals about Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy — Pieces of the Past. And th
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 27/6/25
On this episode Ben goes solo to discuss all the latest Star Wars news and more! He breaks down the newly revealed Star Wars-themed soda cans & bottles from Coca-Cola, as well as Gareth Edwards' recent comments about Rogue One. Plus, Superman actor David Corenswet talks classic Star Wars video games, and what will the near-future of Star Wars look like? Ben dives into what we can expect from the f
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 20/6/25
On this episode Dom, Hannah and Ben are joined by Din from the Band F-105 to discuss the latest Star Wars news, including Temuera Morrison's latest round of campaigning for more of The Book Of Boba Fett. They discuss the probability of a second season of the series, as well as the prospect of Tem playing an older Captain Rex in Ahsoka. The crew also touches on a recent screening of an original pri
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 13/06/25
On this episode, Ben and Dominic discuss the news that Mia Goth has been cast in Star Wars: Starfighter, as well as some of the movie's basic plot details. They then answer listener questions about season two of Ahsoka, Dave Filoni potentially becoming co-president of Lucasfilm, and a fun what-if about Revenge of the Sith. Plus, some stories from Star Wars Celebration Japan, some thoughts on what
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 6/6/25
On this episode Hannah, Chris and Ben are joined by longtime friend Jeff White as they catch up on all the latest Star Wars news! First they share their thoughts on Mark Hamill's recent comments and whether or not he will return as Luke Skywalker in the future. Plus, will Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck succeed Kathleen Kennedy as co-presidents of Lucasfilm? Is a Ryan Reynolds-helmed R-rated Star Wars
The SWU Podcast | 30/5/25
On this episode Chris and Dominic continue the Tales Of The Underworld discussion with a focus on the Cad Bane animated shorts. But first they give their takes on some of the latest viral topics, including the massive grassroots push for Star Wars Battlefront 3 and the controversy surrounding AI Darth Vader in Fortnite. Ben drops in just in time to break down Cad Bane's story in Tales and they dis
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 23/05/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah break down the first three episodes of Tales of the Underworld. They discuss the latest instalment of Asajj Ventress' story, including her dynamics with Lyco and Latts Razzi, and how the series incorporated elements of the novel Dark Disciple. They then answer some listener questions about all things Star Wars, including Andor season two, if Lucasfilm will
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 16/05/25
On this episode, Dominic, Hannah, and Ben break down the series finale of Andor, analyzing the last three episodes, "Make It Stop," "Who Else Knows?," and "Jedha, Kyber, Erso." They talk about the new insight we got into Luthen and Kleya's history, the highs and lows of the life of Dedra Meero, the great director Krennic, and the proper introduction to K-2SO. They also talk about how Cassian's sto
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 9/5/24
On this episode Dom and Hannah return at long last to join Ben as they discuss the third episode arc of Andor Season Two. They're joined by good friend King Tom Chansky from The Sith List podcast to fully process the emotionally heavy events of the episodes, including the Ghorman massacre and Mon Mothma's intense escape from the Imperial Senate. Plus, did K-2SO's introduction meet expectations? Wa
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 2/5/25
On this episode Ben is joined by Joel Davis from the Eye On Canon Podcast to discuss the second part of Andor Season Two which includes the episodes "Ever Been to Ghorman?", "I Have Friends Everywhere" and "What a Festive Evening". They break down how the story has moved forward and how it's effected the characters, including Luthen's manipulations, Cassian's resistance, Bix facing her demons, and
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 25/4/25
On this episode Chris and Ben dive into the first three episodes of 'Andor' Season Two, entitled "One Year Later", "Sagrona Teema" and "Harvest". They discuss the various storylines woven through the episodes, such as the wedding ceremony on Chandrilla, Cassian's rebel troubles on Yavin IV, and the Imperial enganglement happening on Mina-Rau. And they also touch on the final episode's visceral dep
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 18/4/25
On this episode Ben and Chris are joined by Jordan from the Tales From Beyond The Galaxy podcast for a live reaction to The Mandalorian And Grogu panel at Star Wars Celebration Japan. They break down the big reveals minute by minute, from the appearance of Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver on stage to all the new photos and footage revealed. They also discuss the surprise unveiling of Star Wars: S
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 11/4/25
On this episode Joel Davis and Jeff White take over the show to discuss all the latest Star Wars news! Ben eventually joins later to discuss The Star Wars Underworld's 15th anniversary along with some major book announcements and updates for Andor Season Two. They also get deep into some Ask SWU questions, debating which season of Star Wars television is the strongest, as well as which Star Wars s
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 4/4/25
On this episode Chris and Ben are joined by longtime friend Chad to discuss the unexpected reveal of Star Wars: Tales Of The Underworld. They share their thoughts on the new trailer and poster for the third "Tales" season, as well as their excitement at the return of Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane. Furthermore, Revenge Of The Sith gets some 25th anniversary popcorn buckets, Star Wars Outlaws is hea
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 28/3/25
On this episode, Hannah and Chris — along with Dominic and Ben who make unexpected appearances — dive into the newly revealed second trailer for Andor season 2. They examine all the big moments, including Dedra Meero being force choked (or is it a panic attack?), some stunning Imperial Senate scenes (is that Palpatine?), and lots of moments from a new planet (could it be Dantooine?). They also dis
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 21/03/25
On this episode, Dominic and Ben look at the newly released schedule for Star Wars Celebration Japan for potential news-making events, including animation and video games. They also talk about some of the panels they are looking forward to, either at the convention or on the livestream. Then, they look at some news about one of the upcoming Visions Volume III shorts, the budget for The Mandalorian
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 14/03/25
On this episode, the gang's all here! Ben, Dominic, Hannah, and Chris analyze the new interview Star Wars prequels producer Rick McCallum gave about the never-made Star Wars: Underworld live-action TV series. They discuss how close the series was to getting made and why it didn't, as well as whether they would trade the last 10 years of Star Wars stories to see Underworld. They also discuss Tony G
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 7/3/25
On this episode Hannah, Ben and Chris break down the newly released behind the scenes "special look" for Andor season 2 and speculate about the imagery therein. They also discuss Star Wars Celebration Japan's major panel lineup — including the noticeable absence of some long standing events — the news that a Star Wars Rebels rewatch podcast with the cast is on the way, and an extended discussion o
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 28/02/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah break down the brand new trailer for Andor season two! They talk about what sets this trailer apart from other Star Wars trailers as well as what we can expect from Director Krennic, K-2SO, and Mon Mothma in the season. Then they talk about the return of Revenge of the Sith to theatres in April for its 20th anniversary. And then, they talk about the news t
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 21/2/25
On this episode Chris, Hannah and Ben make the best of a slow Star Wars news week by discussing some recent comments by a variety of Star Wars actresses. Daisy Ridley shares her thoughts on political themes in Star Wars, Sigourney Weaver gives perhaps a little too much away about her role in 'The Mandalorian And Grogu', and Sophie Thatcher announces she's ready to return as Drash from 'The Book Of
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 14/02/25
On this episode Chris, Hannah, Dom & Ben are joined by Din from the Band F-105. Despite avoiding the news and only answering two questions from the audience their lengthy conversation features many twists and turns. They discuss how they view 'Revenge Of The Sith' after watching 'The Clone Wars' series and reveal what they would change about the films to make them more cohesive. Plus, would you ac
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 07/02/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah look back at The Acolyte and why it was cancelled. They analyze a new report that the series was the second most viewed series on Disney+ in 2024 and why that wasn't enough for the series to be renewed. Then they talk about the announcement of a Bad Batch novel and look at comments from George Nolfi about writing the upcoming Rey movie. Plus, they a
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 31/01/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the news that Ryan Gosling is in talks to star in Shawn Levy's Star Wars movie. They talk about what it means to have an actor like Gosling in the movie, as well as whether they're surprised that Levy's now next in line to be made. They also break down the news that George Nolfi has taken over writing the Rey/New Jedi Order, what his previous works
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 17/01/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the season one finale of Skeleton Crew, "The Real Good Guys." They discuss the reveal of who The Supervisor is and what this tells us about society on At Attin. They talk about the reveal of Jod's Jedi history and where he might go from here. And they look at the way this episode paid off the storylines and character development for Wim, Fern, KB, a
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 10/01/25
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah break down the seventh episode of Skeleton Crew, "We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble." They talk about how Jod reveals his true colours, threatening the kids and their families as he finally makes it to the vaults of At Attin. They also talk about the lengths the kids' parents go to communicate with them and what their capture says about their society. And
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 1/3/25
On the first Star Wars Underworld Podcast of 2025, Hannah, Chris and Ben sit down to discuss the newly released sixth episode of 'Skeleton Crew', entitled "Zero Friends Again". They break down the standout performances from the young cast, the emotional fallout of the previous episode, the unique character pairings, and finally learning more about KB's unique medical situation. Plus, Jod's big spe
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 27/12/24
On this episode, Dominic and Chris review the fifth episode of Skeleton Crew, "You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates." They discuss how this episode shows us different facets of Jod, from his caring, Jedi-like conversation with Wim to his sudden but inevitable betrayal of the group at the end. They also discuss the reveal of what is really going on on At-Attin and what that tells us about the soci
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 20/12/24
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and (eventually) Hannah are joined by friend of the show Chad to break down the fourth episode of Skeleton Crew, "Can't Say I Remember No At Attin." They discuss the placement of this episode in the series and whether it would have benefitted from a longer runtime. They also talk about Neel's storyline and his message, as well as why SM-33 might have been keep
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 13/12/24
On this episode, Ben, Dominic, Chris, and Hannah are joined by Josh Chapman from Star Wars Spelt Out to break down the third episode of Skeleton Crew, "Very Interesting, As an Astrogation Problem." They talk about the mystery surrounding Jod Na Nawood, who is he? What's his backstory? Can he be trusted? They also talk about how this episode shined the spotlight on KB and her dynamics with Fern and
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 06/12/24
On this episode, Ben, Dominic, and Chris break down the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew! They share their thoughts on the quartet of youngsters that lead the series, as well as the mysterious Jod Na Nawood who appears in the final moments of the second episode. They also analyze life on At-Attin, how it works to set the stage for the story, and what sinister undertones are present in this spa
The SWU Podcast LIVE | 29/11/24
On this episode, Dominic and Ben get YOU set for the premiere of Skeleton Crew next week! They talk about how the series has been moved up by a day, as well as what the showrunners have told us about how many connections there may (or may not) be to the larger Star Wars universe. Then, inspired by the kids from Skeleton Crew, they talk about their Star Wars fantasies as children and share some chi
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On this episode Hannah and Ben discuss the return of 'Star Wars Visions' following confirmation of its third volume coming next year. They also break down the recent marketing blitz from 'Skeleton Crew', including a fascinating filmmaker roundtable. Furthermore, the return of 'The Rise Of Skywalker' comic adaptation, 'Star Wars Outlaws' gets nominated at The Game Awards, a production start date fo
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It's the Star Wars Underworld Halloween special! Dominic, Ben, and Hannah are joined by Ian from Star Wars Culture to talk about some of the scariest moments in Star Wars, as well as share stories about their Star Wars costumes from Halloweens-past. Then, they look at updates about the New Jedi Order movie and Skeleton Crew. And then a nothing-burger NASCAR story leads to a great discussion about
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