Star Wars: Cantina Chronicles

Episode 28 - The Knight Apparent

This week, we start our discussion with a pitch for a Quinlan Voss series and convince ourselves it could be the next best thing after Andor. We then take time to pour one out for beloved actor and director, Carl Weathers. After that Quinlan corner and our solemn salute to Weathers, we jump into our review of the final issues for both Bounty Hunters and Doctor Aphra. After discussing those finales, we get to our coverage of all the Return of The Jedi one-offs created in celebration of the film’s 40th anniversary, such as; Jabba’s Palace, Ewoks, Lando, Max Reebo, The Rebellion and The Empire. Please enjoy responsibly! 

Episode 27 - The Chosen Clone

This week, we run it back on the ‘The Bad Batch’ season 3 trailer. Will Crosshair be redeemed? How will Asajj Ventress fit into the story? What will be the ultimate fate of Omega and our beloved Bad Batch? We discuss it all in this episode of Cantina Chronicles! 

Episode 26 - Domo Arigato Mister Loboto

This week, we grab a round and tuck into a booth at the local watering hole to talk Star Wars comics! That’s right, we’re covering all the issues that ran parallel with the ‘Dark Droids’ event series, and that means we’re back to discussing beloved characters like Lando & Lobot, Doctor Aphra, Darth Vader and all your favorite bounty hunters! The chronicles continue and Zuckuss approves! 

Episode 25 - Iron Mando & Iron Lad

This week, we gather in the cantina to discuss the newly announced Mandalorian & Grogu film as well as teaser art for ‘Ahsoka’ season 2. After analyzing Disney’s release strategy and their choice to turn season 4 of ‘The Mandalorian’ into a feature-length film, we chat about possible reasons for why the story of this dynamic duo calls for a move to the big screen. Stick around until the end to hear our thoughts about Ahsoka’s journey thus far and the cancelled “First Jedi” film from ‘Game of Thrones’ showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. 

Episode 24 - From Metal to Meat

This week, we gather at the cantina to review the brilliant and haunting Dark Droids event series! We chat about the insatiable hunger of The Scourge and its mysterious past, the faction of self aware droid crusaders in The Colony of The Second Revelation, and celebrate the return of the one-and-only, D-Squad! If you love droids, you won’t want to miss this droid-filled discussion! 

Episode 23 - The State of Star Wars in 2023

In our final episode of 2023, we look back at all the incredible Star Wars stories from the many talented creatives this standard cycle and discuss all that what we loved, pondered and may have been slightly confused by. We also converse about the state of Star Wars today, its positioning for 2024 and all the officially announced projects we’re most looking forward to in the new year. Please enjoy responsibly and have a Happy New Year!

Episode 22 - High Republic Draft

The holidays are here, so breakout your greeny-green revnog and join us around the fire for our first-ever, High Republic Draft! That’s right, we’re drafting our dream ensembles and arguing whose team would come out on top in a few classic scenarios that are commonplace in Star Wars stories. Happy holidays and may the Force be with you! 

Episode 21 - I Know Shon-Ju

This week, we cover the latest High Republic comics and dive deeper into the aftermath of the catastrophic attack on Starlight Beacon. These standout issues also raise new questions and give us new insights about the Jedi Order’s tactics in both their war against the Nihil and search for those Jedi still missing after the fall. 

Episode 20 - The Dark Heart of Mann

With Adam trapped in the Occlusion Zone, Ben and Grant are forced to continue High Republic coverage without their dear friend. This week, we review the first novel of phase 3, ‘The Eye of Darkness’ by the brilliant George Mann.

Episode 19 - Darth Swole-Duros

Phase III of ‘Star Wars: The High Republic’ is here and the trials of the Jedi have begun! We kick-off our coverage with the gripping anthology of short stories, ‘The High Republic: Tales of Light and Life,’ a fantastic primer for the stories to come and a compelling exploration of what it means to be a Jedi!