Star Wars Sessions

MAUL: SHADOW LORD season one has concluded and we are here to drop our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and opinions on Chapters 9 & 10, the FINAL TWO episodes of the season...

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We’re revisiting Andor Season 2 one year after its release. Now a critically acclaimed cult hit, Andor has changed Star Wars forever. We’re celebrating the series by breaking down our favourite moments, exploring what makes it so impactful, and sharing your thoughts—including some great Patreon questions.

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MAUL: SHADOW LORD season one continues and we are here to drop our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and opinions on Chapters 7 & 8, titled "Call to Oblivion" and "The Creeping Fear"

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We're discussing the recently released news and info regarding The Mandalorian & Grogu, including new footage, Adam Savage's behind the scenes look at the film, popcorn buckets, tie-in merch and more! We also answer some great Patreon questions!

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MAUL: SHADOW LORD season one continues and we are here to drop our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and opinions on Chapters 5 & 6, titled "Inquisition" and "Night of the Hunted"

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We're discussing the FINAL TRAILER for The Mandalorian & Grogu from CinemaCon as we head into the final weeks before release. We also discuss the recent Star Wars Celebration 2027 announcements, and more! PLUS we answer some fantastic Patreon questions!

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MAUL: SHADOW LORD season one continues and we are here to drop our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and opinions on Chapters 3 & 4, titled "Whispers in the Unknown" and "Pride and Vengeance"

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MAUL: SHADOW LORD has arrived and we are here to drop our SPOILER-FILLED thoughts and opinions on Chapters 1 & 2, titled "The Dark Revenge" and "Sinister Schemes"

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Ahead of next week's debut of "Maul: Shadow Lord," we explore the wild story of Maul — from Sith Lord to Sith FLOORED! We analyse his character development from The Phantom Menace all the way through to Star Wars Rebels. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions.

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We're diving into the revolutionary music of The Mandalorian, and exploring how it redefined the sound of Star Wars. We analyse the ongoing contribution of Ludwig Göransson to the franchise and the role Joseph Shirley played in scoring season three, as well as EACH providing three of our favourite pieces of music from the show. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions.

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We're discussing the recent Empire Magazine article on The Mandalorian and Grogu, including some of the meatier pieces of info that dropped. We're also giving our thoughts on the new trailer for Maul - Shadow Lord and offering predictions and theories! We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions!

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We dive into the magical sounds of Star Wars - led by the legendary Ben Burtt - and each deliver our five favourite sounds from across the galaxy. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions!

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We ranked our individual top ten Star Wars TV shows this week - including canon and non-canon. We learnt a lot about Star Wars on the small screen along the way and disagree with each other's choices! We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions.

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Both Matt and Luke are away this week for various reasons, so instead of leaving our regular listeners in the cold, we thought we'd drop a little taster of our Patreon in place of our main show! We're discussing the upcoming changes to Batuu West in Disneyland, Anaheim - plus the tie-in comic book. We're also chatting about Music by John Williams winning a GRAMMY recently and some ARC Raiders chat, are we kind players or brutes...?

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The trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu has now dropped and we're delivering our thoughts, opinions, and theories on the footage shown!

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We're discussing the recent The Mandalorian and Grogu 'Big Game Spot' from Superbowl LX and whether or not we feel it was a success, how audiences may react, and whether it offered more insight into the film's plot for casual fans. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions!

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We're discussing the hot news that Josh D'Amaro will replace Bob Iger as CEO of Disney in March, along with the appointment of Dana Walden to Chief Creative Officer, and how it could affect Lucasfilm. We also theorise on the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu Superbowl trailer, podracing in Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and some spicy Galaxypalooza news! We also read some podcast reviews and answer some great Patreon questions!

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We're discussing the recently released trailer for MAUL - SHADOW LORD and giving our thoughts and opinions! Is this the triumphant return of Star Wars animation!? We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some awesome Patreon questions!

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HUGE NEWS! Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as Lucasfilm president and being replaced by Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan. We break down what it means for STAR WARS - it’s a meaty one! Plus, we hear YOUR thoughts and answer some awesome Patreon questions.

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We're discussing everything we know currently about Star Wars: Starfighter from articles, official sources, and Shawn Levy himself! We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some awesome Patreon questions!

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As we head into the year of The Mandalorian and Grogu, we're revisiting where it all began, Chapter One of The Mandalorian - the debut live action Star Wars TV series. We discuss our thoughts and feelings on the 2019 episode and its enduring magic. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions....

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We're looking ahead to 2026 in Star Wars which promises us our first movie in seven years with THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU, plus small screen treats such as MAUL: SHADOW LORD, AHSOKA SEASON TWO, and VISIONS: THE NINTH JEDI. We also discuss the publishing releases, video games, ongoing productions and more! Plus we hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions!

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ANDOR Season 2, Star Wars Celebration Japan, hugging Diego Luna, Revenge of the Sith 20th anniversary, Matt being on wanted list, Star Wars Visions Volume 3, Tales of the Underworld - all this and more dropped in 2025 and we're looking back on the year that was in the galaxy far, far away in this (ever-so-slightly) shorter episode.

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It's been TEN YEARS since The Force Awakens was released amidst near-unprecedented hype, and we're looking back at the film, including our thoughts then, now, and the legacy of Episode VII. We also hear YOUR thoughts, and answer some great Patreon questions.

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On December 5th 2025, Lucasfilm announced that the original cut of 1977's Star Wars (A New Hope) would be fully restored and released in 2027 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its release, and we're discussing the huge news this week! We also hear YOUR thoughts on the matter and answer some excellent Patreon questions!

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We're looking back at Star Wars: SKELETON CREW one year after its release and discussing our opinions on the show now, including the highs, the lows, the glup's, and everything in between. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some excellent Patreon questions...

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We're discussing Star Wars Rebels senior writer Henry Gilroy's comments on Sabine Wren's Force-sensitivity in Ahsoka and whether he has a point. We're also discussing the "what if" of a Rian Johnson-led Episode IX, Jon Favreau's recent comments on The Mandalorian & Grogu, and MORE! We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some wonderful Patreon questions.

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We have fun picking our favourite characters from each live-action Star Wars film - but we can only pick ONE per film. Is there room for Ben Quadinaros, Thamm, Klaud, etc? We also hear YOUR choices and answer some excellent Patreon questions!

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We recently had the incredible opportunity to host two panels featuring cast members from Andor seasons one and two at the Smugglers Surrey Star Wars Weekend. The panels covered a range of topics, including the guests' experiences working on the show, behind-the-scenes production stories, the inherent secrecy of Star Wars projects, and even a few EXCLUSIVE pieces of news! We end the show by answering two excellent Patreon questions.

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Alastair MacKenzie, Joplin Sibtain, Pierro Niel-Mee, Jonathan Rhodes, Ben Bailey Smith, Robert Emms, Anton Lesser, Jacob James Beswick, and Michael Jenn.

Volume 3 of Star Wars: Visions has arrived and we're discussing every episode and giving our spoiler-filled thoughts on each. We also discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the concept, hear YOUR thoughts, and answer an ace Patreon question!

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We're discussing the news that DAVID FINCHER wanted to create a Star Wars film set after Episode IX, but Lucasfilm said 'no thanks mate' (...another defunct Star Wars film coming out of the woodwork!?). Later, we talk about the 50th anniversary re-release of Star Wars: A New Hope on IMAX, and interview Chris Reiff from Hasbro about the latest figure announcements LIVE from MCM London Comic Con. We also answer a very cheeky Patreon question...

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We're discussing the news that Adam Driver & Steven Soderbergh pitched a Ben Solo standalone Star Wars film set after Episode IX, but Disney execs rejected the concept. We follow the movie talk with a walk down memory lane chatting our favourite Star Wars trailers. We also hear YOUR thoughts and read out some recent podcast reviews.

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We're discussing the RUMOURS of Mara Jade in Star Wars: Starfighter this week, as well as speculation regarding Ahsoka season two. There's also some chat about Echo Base Live, a tribute to Drew Struzan, and NEWS regarding GALAXYPALOOZA. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions.

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He's back! Brendan Wayne joins the Sessions for the third time to discuss the upcoming The Mandalorian & Grogu and his experiences on set, what fans can expect and the differences between shooting for streaming and cinema. Brendan also chats the reception to Mando season three, his favourite episodes, and pays tribute to the late Carl Weathers. We also answer some great Patreon questions at the end.

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We are diving into what George Lucas's Sequel Trilogy would have looked like based on what the Maker himself has stated, other official sources, and the timeline from conception to Lucas leaving the project. We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some great Patreon questions.

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Luke is back this week, and we're discussing the new trailer that dropped for THE MANDALORIAN & GROGU! We go through the trailer, share our opinions and some early theories, and also discuss the key art that accompanied the trailer. We also hear YOUR thoughts, and answer a delicious Patreon question!

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Matt is joined by Dave Dunne of The Collectors Guild this week to discuss the idea of ‘balance in the Force’. What did George Lucas intend it to mean? What do WE think it means? We also hear YOUR thoughts and answer some ace Patreon questions…

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Matt is joined by Emma Jenkins this week to answer some of the questions we get asked frequently, including which planets we would live on in a galaxy far, far away, what changes we would make to the films, and more! ALSO included are interviews Matt and Luke conducted at Nerd Base with Richard Stride (Poggle the Lesser, Obi-Wan Kenobi Double in AOTC + ROTS), Paul Kasey (Admiral Raddus, Two Tubes, C'ai Threnalli), and James Taylor (Kylo Ren body double in the Sequels).

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Lucasfilm recently dropped the first OFFICIAL cast list for May 2027's Star Wars: Starfighter, and it includes some fantastic names! We review the announcements this week, offer some speculation, and discuss Simon Bird appearing on the same set as Ryan Gosling. We also take YOUR thoughts and answer some ace Patreon questions!

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This week, we answer YOUR "Would You Rather?" questions and have a blast doing so - from the serious to the absurd, we're here for them all. We also answer some fantastic Patreon questions, and it gets spicy...

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