Star Wars: Cantina Chronicles

Episode 38 - What's in the Pod!?!

This week, saddle up to the bar with Adam and Ben while Grant steals his codes to Tantis and we’ll discuss the penultimate episode of The Bad Batch: Flash Strike. And then journey back 250 rotations to Kindosorn where we explore the first five issues of The High Republic Phase III main run comic. Let’s go!

Episode 37 - Jedi Vacation

This week, we gather at Sanctuary Mount to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of our grand opening of the Jedi outpost on Kwen! 

 

This is of course a reference to events that unfold in the latest Star Wars novel, Star Wars: The Living Force by John Jackson Miller; which we review alongside the latest episode of Bad Batch on this week’s episode of Cantina Chronicles! 

Episode 36 - Swagenheimer

This week, we rejoice in Ben’s return to the pod and hear his takes on last week’s topics before diving into new content such as the ‘Star Wars: Outlaws’ story trailer. After discussing our hopes and wishes for the game, we move on to our review of the latest episode of Bad Batch. After debating the nature of midichlorians and the possibility of one of the Batch using the force before the show’s finale, we pass through the stormwall to review ‘Star Wars: The High Republic; Defy The Storm’ by Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton. If you’re interested in the science/history of hyperspace travel or desire to see a Jedi Master’s privilege come into question, you won’t want to miss this book or our review! 

Episode 35 - The Bane Train

This week, Adam and Grant hold down the temple while Ben is away on Jedi business. They start things off by sharing their reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu moving to a 2026 release date and what that could mean. They then dig into the new Tales of the Empire trailer and finally cap off the news portion of the show with their reactions to some exciting information about James Mangold's, Dawn of the Jedi. After covering all the latest stories from around the galaxy, Adam and Grant review episodes 10 and 11 of The Bad Batch and share their thoughts about two devastating episodes.  

 

Episode 34 - M-Count Targets

This week on the Cantina Chronicles, the team enjoy some final beverages on their beachfront estate on Pabu as they breakdown both the Acolyte trailer and recent episodes of Bad Batch before packing their things and going into hiding from The Empire.

Episode 33 - It's Green?

Rogue Squadron lives! We chat about the possibilities that come with a film about X-Wings and the daring pilots who fly them. We also discuss where a starfighter story could fit in the vast timeline of galactic conflict. After going rogue to discuss the revived project, we return to our standard coverage of Bad Batch (episodes 6 & 7). Tune in to hear Adam’s tantalizing theory about the identity of the mysterious Shadow Trooper. 

We end the podcast with a historic discussion of the Star Wars main run comics (issues 42 & 43); which tell the tale of how Luke came to choose his green crystal! 

Episode 32 - Unlimited Fun

This week, we regroup at the cantina with special guest and friend of the pod, Jason, to discuss the newly released Star Wars trading card game, Star Wars: Unlimited. After Jason outlines the basic gameplay and shares a few select cards with us, we dive into our review of episode 5 of Bad Batch, The Return. 

Fly Responsibly! 

Episode 31 - Doctor Hemlock and the Curse of the Gen’Dai Hand

This week, we gather in the cantina to discuss the first four episodes of Bad Batch season 3. If you’re curious about the mysteries of Mount Tantiss, Project Necromancer and Omega’s genetic m-count, you’ve found the right watering hole, because we discuss it all and what it all could mean for the story ahead. 

Episode 30 - Darth Plagueis The Wise

This week, we revisit the legends novel, ‘Darth Plagueis’ by James Luceno! After commending Luceno for his unrivaled ability to connect numerous plot threads in the book to events in the prequel trilogy, we dig into many of the esoteric quotes from the text and share why we think Darth Plagueis is the most compelling Sith Lord to date! 

Episode 29 - Star Wars Villain Draft

This week, we’re tailgating outside Castle Mustafar for our first ever Villain Draft! After making our picks, we judge each drafted team based on three criteria; overall threat, combat prowess and team synergy. Let us know who you think chose the most imposing group of big bads in the comments below!