Fantha Tracks Radio: A Star Wars Podcast Network

Top up your coaxium, pay off the portmaster, check the nava computer and try not to bounce too close to a supernova as we invite you to Start Your Engines. This episode Paul Naylor and Mark Newbold discuss the UT-60D U-wing starfighter/support craft from Rogue One and The Mandalorian and Grogu, a vehicle with a fascinating history that saw action on the frontlines of the Galactic Civil War. It's another deep dive into the vehicles of the galaxy on the latest episode of Start Your Engines. Visit Wookieepedia at https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Remember to...

Join the Marks on episode 267 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they peel the Meiloorun fruits of rumour to find the sweet pulp of truth. This episode they look at George Lucas' comments that he left behind three Star Wars films to instead build the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, ponder Ted Sarandos words regarding Shawn Levy and more Star Wars movies, chew over Russell T. Davies thoughts on toxic fandoms, and catch up with two more guests from Rebel Scum Con III; Donald Mills (Embo) and Nalini Krishan (Barriss Offee). All of this and plenty more besides on...

Join the Marks on episode 266 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they hack through the swamps of rumour and scythe them down with a double-bladed darksaber of truth. This episode they look at the possibility of Jon Watts directing the first episode of the Simon Kinberg Trilogy (could it be episode X?), Ryan Gosling being the Robert Downey Jr of the GFFA, the first guest announcement for Star Wars Fan Fun Day 2027, more guest news from Thank The Maker: Rogue One, and catch up with two more guests from Rebel Scum Con III; Paul Sun-Hyung Lee (Carson Teva) and...

The second Festival of the Force of 2026 took place on Saturday 1st August at Kent Event Centre and along with queues around the block, walls packed with costuming groups, artists, traders and much more there was the Interview Stage, which saw 18 guests take to the stage across the day. Mark Newbold returned as stage host, and in the latest episode from the show we hear his conversation with Paul Blake (Greedo in A New Hope) and Dorian Kingy (Cad Bane in The Book of Boba Fett). Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00...

Join Clair and returning guest co-host Mark on Fantha Tracks Radio's Planet Leia for the latest Rebel Briefing as they look at The Mandalorian and Grogu as it arrives on Disney Plus, remember past Star Wars Celebrations and look forward to Thank The Maker: Rogue One. All of this and more on the latest Rebel Briefing episode of Planet Leia. We love you - you know! Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation...

Join Mark Newbold on this special episode of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as he sits down with Thank The Maker organisers Dave Tree and Martin Keeler to discuss the upcoming Thank The Maker: Rogue One event on Saturday 17th October at St Swithun’s School in Winchester. The guest list is incredible, promising a day packed with behind-the-scenes conversation, signings, and more. Get all the info you need (and book those tickets) as you listen to this special episode of Making Tracks. Get your Thank The Maker Rogue One tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thankthemaker/2305678 Remember to tu...

Join Clair and this episodes guest co-host Mark on Fantha Tracks Radio's Planet Leia for the latest Rebel Briefing as they look at Mark's upcoming trip to Orlando and Galaxy's Edge, as well as looking forward to the 50th anniversary of Star Wars and the next gathering of the Fantha's at Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles next April. There's plenty of chat (and maybe some Chaat) on the latest Rebel Briefing episode of Planet Leia. We love you - you know! Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific...

Join the Marks on episode 265 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they call out to the masses and take on all the questions. This episode they look at a return for Adria Arjona as Bix in future Star Wars programming, Tippett Studios NOT going to the wall after all, check out the newly announced guests for Celebration Los Angeles, and catch up with two more guests from Rebel Scum Con III, THE Mandalorian stunt performer Lateef Crowder, and Lord Janu himself Jonny Coyne. All of this, plus five listeners questions and plenty more besides on episode 265 of Making Tracks. ...

The second Festival of the Force of 2026 took place on Saturday 1st August at Kent Event Centre and along with queues around the block, walls packed with costuming groups, artists, traders and much more there was the Interview Stage, which saw 18 guests take to the stage across the day. Mark Newbold returned as stage host, and in the first episode from the show we hear his conversations with Sara Kestelman and Jamie Glover from Knights of the Old Republic. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook...

Join the Marks on episode 264 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they brush off the crumbs of rumour and nibble on the Hobnob of news. This episode they kick off with a listeners question, look at two upcoming events in Thank The Maker and Star Wars Fan Fun Day, look at Harrison Ford meeting the Cookie Monster, discuss the current price of an autograph from Mark Hamill and catch up with the first of our guests from Rebel Scum Con III, Charlie Bushnell, Rylee Lawson from Maul - Shadow Lord. All of this and plenty more besides on episode 264...

Carl catches up with Mark Hamilton to talk about the continued popularity of Ash as they prepare to celebrate their seminal Star Wars influenced album 1977 with a reissue and extensive tour, and an appearance at the sold out #Cantina 3 event in LA next April. Of course it would be remiss not to also catch up on all things Star Wars recent and future, so join us for more fun and frolics, and be sure to get across to ashofficial.com for full details of the tour and the 1977 30th anniversary reissue. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE...

Join the Marks on episode 263 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they swing their lightsabers at the training remote of news. This episode we remember the late Nick Joseph and Kenny Baker, who passed a decade ago this week, look at the Marvel x Star Wars crossover 'Hope Assembles', The Mandalorian and Grogu coming to Disney Plus, look at news from D23 including Starfighter, and Ahsoka season 2 and Ewan McGregor making it very much known that he would like to return once again as Obi-Wan Kenobi. All of this and plenty more besides on episode 263 of Making Tracks. Remember...

Fantha Tracks headed east to Cologne in Germany and the 2026 running of the highly regarded Power of the Force convention, where fans from across Europe and beyond congregated to enjoy an amazing weekend and meet some of the biggest stars in the galaxy. That included ILM matte painting legend Mike Pangrazio, who was there all weekend and who gave a fascinating talk that you can listen to right here on Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check...

Join the Marks on episode 262 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they leap into the melange of gossip and rumour, facts and announcements like two ravenous rancors. This week we look at news from San Diego Comic Con including the long-awaited arrival of Star Wars Detours, ASH headlining #CANTINA 3, The Mandalorian and Grogu landing very successfully on VOD, the Star Wars x Dungeons & Dragons RPG crossover and discuss what we would put in our own personal Star Wars: The Experience museums. All of this and plenty more besides on episode 262 of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good...

Join Mark Newbold on this special episode of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as he sits down with Jon Everist, the composer behind the music for Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains, the new team-based digital video game which was released on 30th June by Ubisoft. We discuss his process, his love of Star Wars, and his work on the smash-hit Star Wars: Outlaws. Get those comfy headphones on and turn it up for this special episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on...

Join Mark Newbold on this special episode of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as he sits down with director Carrie Coaplen and producer Jonathan Hawpe, two members of the team behind Halcyon Daze: The Final Voyages of the Galactic Starcruiser, a feature-length documentary which delves into the legend of Galactic Starcruiser, and why it remains a fixture of so many travellers lives. Ta'bu e tay on this special episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check...

Fantha Tracks headed east to Cologne in Germany and the 2026 running of the highly regarded Power of the Force convention, where fans from across Europe and beyond congregated to enjoy an amazing weekend and meet some of the biggest stars in the galaxy. That included a trio of Mandalorians - Emily Swallow, Barry Lowin and Rory Ross - who were there all weekend and who gave this fantastic talk that you can listen to right here on Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook...

Grab your bookmarks, it’s time to take cover as we unleash the Canon Fodder over the Star Wars galaxy of literature. Join Mark on Fantha Tracks Radios Canon Fodder as we welcome official Star Wars artist Paul Shipper to discuss a busy career in art, including his journey so far through the Star Wars galaxy on this very special episode of Canon Fodder. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Fr...

Join the Marks on episode 261 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they navigate the waters on news on the canoe of truth. This week we look at Emmy nominations for Maul - Shadow Lord and Star Wars Visions and what they mean for the saga, the news that Josh D'Amaro has binge-watched Maul - Shadow Lord, the growing excitement for Star Wars: Galactic Racer, and news regarding Thank The Maker - Rogue One, with tickets now live and guests being announced. All of this while we dodge an albatross on episode 261 of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to...

Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks is back as we return to Essex for the inaugural running of Galaxypalooza, an event that brought together fans from the UK and beyond to the Mill Arts & Events Center in Rayleigh for a day of talks, collectibles, camaraderie, connection and all-out fun, organised by Star Wars Sessions hosts Matt and Luke. Mark N hosted a panel with documentarian David Whiteley - the second part of which you can hear here - as well as catching up with Blocks Magazine editor Graham Hancock and Galaxypalooza co-organiser Matt Hudson, which you can hear right here on...

Join Mark Newbold for the latest Limited Edition of Fantha Tracks Radio's Collecting Tracks. On this episode, Mark sits down with Dan Lanigan, the host of The Saga Vault, to discuss the show, how it came together, their goals and much more besides. Prepare to salt the guava on this very special episode of Collecting Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes...

Top up your coaxium, pay off the portmaster, check the nava computer and try not to bounce too close to a supernova as we invite you to Start Your Engines. This episode Paul Naylor and Mark Newbold discuss the Botajef Shipyards AA-9 Coruscant freighter from Attack of the Clones with fellow Fantha Trackers Richard Mitchell (Fantha Tracks), Mark Mulcaster (Making Tracks) and Brian Cameron (Good Morning Tatooine). It's the final episode of FanthaFury 2026, so expect mayhem on the latest episode of Start Your Engines. Visit Wookieepedia at https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Remember to tune in to Good...

Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks returns as we head to Birmingham, but this isn't the convention you're expecting. Join the Fantha Tracks team of Brian Cameron, Matt Booker, Paul Naylor, Richard Mitchell, Mark Mulcaster and Mark Newbold as they sit down at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham, but not for Starfury 2026. Instead it for the inaugural running of FanthaFury, an event that brought together the Fantha Tracks team to discuss the latest news in this, the second of three special FanthaFury episodes (which started with Good Morning Tatooine this past Sunday and concludes with Start Your Engines this coming Friday...

Fantha Tracks headed east to Cologne in Germany and the 2026 running of the highly regarded Power of the Force convention, where fans from across Europe and beyond congregated to enjoy an amazing weekend and meet some of the biggest stars in the galaxy. That included the Emperor of the Universe himself Ian McDiarmid, who was there all weekend and who gave a fascinating talk that you can listen to right here on Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch...

Join the Marks on episode 260 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they try to beat the record for the Kessel Run by rounding up every number. This episode they discuss the debut episode of The Saga vault, bid farewell to Oscar winning SFX legend Brian Johnson, discuss an unfilmed scene from The Acolyte, and look at the latest Star Wars: Starfighter news. All this, plus Louis Martin from Andor season 2 and three listeners questions, on episode 260 of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on...

Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks is back as we head to Essex for the inaugural running of Galaxypalooza, an event that brought together fans from the UK and beyond to the Mill Arts & Events Center in Rayleigh for a day of talks, collectibles, camaraderie, connection and all-out fun, organised by Star Wars Sessions hosts Matt and Luke. Mark N hosted a panel with documentarian David Whiteley - the first part of which you can hear here - as well as catching up with author Chris Kempshall and Jedi News' James Burns, which you can hear right here on Making Tracks. ...

Top up your coaxium, pay off the portmaster, check the nava computer and try not to bounce too close to a supernova as we invite you to Start Your Engines. This episode Paul Naylor and Mark Newbold discuss three speeders from the opening scenes of Solo: A Star Wars Story, the M-68 landspeeder, the A-A4B truckspeeder and the C-PH patrol speeder bike. Get ready to race through the streets of Corellia on the latest episode of Start Your Engines. Visit Wookieepedia at https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Main_Page Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday...

Join the Marks on episode 259 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they grab a snorkel and front crawl into the latest Star Wars news. This week they look at The Mandalorian and Grogu and how its slow start at the box office could affect the future of the saga, get excited for Thank The Maker: Rogue One, look at the brilliant Galaxypalooza, and ask whether video games are as important to Star Wars as film and TV projects . All this, and a listeners question on episode 259 of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday...

Fantha Tracks headed east to Cologne in Germany and the 2026 running of the highly regarded Power of the Force convention, where fans from across Europe and beyond congregated to enjoy an amazing weekend and meet some of the biggest stars in the galaxy. That included the Imperials of Andor - Anton Lesser, Robert Emms, Jacob James Beswick and Michael Jenn - who were there all weekend and who gave a fascinating talk that you can listen to right here on Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm...

Join the Marks on this very special episode of Making Tracks as we're joined by Joe Mulinaro, the host of the Rule the Galaxy podcast who welcomes us every month onto RTG for 'Across the Whale Pond'. This month we're returning the favour and offering him a ticket to Fanthaville, and today we discuss The Mandalorian and Grogu, the latest news and plenty more besides. You'd better blow up those water wings as we head into the ocean of news on Making Tracks presents 'Across the Whale Pond'. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00...

Grab your bookmarks, it’s time to take cover as we unleash the Canon Fodder over the Star Wars galaxy of literature. Join Mark on Fantha Tracks Radios Canon Fodder as we welcome back the former editor of Star Wars Insider, Chris Cooper. It's been six years since Chris was last on the show, and we discuss the present, past and future of the saga, from The Mandalorian and Grogu to the end of Insider, great memories and what comes next on this very special episode of Canon Fodder. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at...

Fantha Tracks headed east to Cologne in Germany and the 2026 running of the highly regarded Power of the Force convention, where fans from across Europe and beyond congregated to enjoy an amazing weekend and meet some of the biggest stars in the galaxy. That included the one and only Giancarlo Esposito, who was there on the Saturday and who gave a very enthusiastic and enlightening talk that you can listen to right here on Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram...

Join the Marks for the return of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where they chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. This episode they continue their discussion about the first Star Wars film in almost seven years - The Mandalorian and Grogu, and be warned; THERE SHALL BE SPOILERS. Be sure to come back Friday night at 7.00pm UK time for our full SPOILERIFIC Reaction Chat episode. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio...

Fantha Tracks were fortunate to be one of nine outlets invited to join director Jon Favreau and Lucasfilm President Dave Filoni on a Virtual Roundtable to discuss The Mandalorian and Grogu, ahead of the release of the first new Star Wars film in almost seven years, a conversation you can listen to right here on a special episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00...

Join the Marks for the return of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where they chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. This episode they delve into the first Star Wars film in almost seven years - The Mandalorian and Grogu. Be sure to come back Friday night at 7.00pm UK time for our full SPOILERIFIC Reaction Chat episode. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for...

It's that time again, when Fantha Tracks set the coordinates of the navacomputer to Blackburn and Star Wars Fan Fun Day, and as always we came home with a cargo hold dull of audio. On this special episode we chat with the actors from Andor seasons 1 and 2; Alex Waldmann (Lieutenant Krole), Rosalind Halstead (Runai Sculdun) and Jonjo O'Neill (Captain Kaido) as well as the co-organiser of SWFFD Neil Livesey. Learn more about one of the UK's most popular annual Star Wars events on this very special episode of Making Tracks. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday...

Join the Marks on episode 258 of Fantha Tracks Radios Making Tracks as they convert a Robin Reliant into an INT-4 and zoom into the skies on the hunt for news. This week we remember the late Michael Pennington, Moff Jerjerrod from Return of the Jedi, and head to Leicester Square for The Mandalorian and Grogu UK Fan Event with a herd of Fantha's, Charlie from Imperial Senate Podcast and Matt from Star Wars Sessions. We get excited for 2027 and a weekend at the Royal Albert Hall to soak up the original trilogy music of John Williams, look at Pedro Pascal's...

The first Festival of the Force of 2026 took place on Saturday 31st January at Newark Showground and along with queues around the block, walls packed with costuming groups, artists, traders and much more there was the Interview Stage, which saw eighteen guests take to the stage across the day. Mark Newbold returned as stage host, and in this fourth and final episode from the show we hear his conversations with Silas Carson, Jay Manchand, Jack Klaff and Richard Oldfield. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook...

Join the Marks for the return of Making Tracks Reaction Chat, where they chew over the latest in Star Wars programming. This episode they delve into the final two episodes of Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord season 1, episodes 9 (‘Strange Allies’), and 10 ('The Dark Lord'). Be warned – there are SPOILERS AHEAD. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube, X, Instagram and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The Fantha From Down Under...

Adam and Paul return with episode 79 of Fantha Tracks Radios The Fantha From Down Under to take a look at the latest happenings across the galaxy and delve into the character of Maul as Maul - Shadow Lord arrives on Disney Plus. All this and more, on the 79th episode of The Fantha From Down Under. Remember to tune in to Good Morning Tatooine, LIVE Sunday evenings at 9.00pm UK, 4.00pm Eastern and 1.00pm Pacific on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch and check out our Fantha Tracks Radio Friday Night Rotation every Friday at 7.00pm UK for new episodes of The...