Star Wars Reactions

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

After opening with another karabast moment, our hosts Aaron “Karabast” Harris and David Modders sit down for a casual discussion in the tenth volume of our Random Chatter series. For this chat, Aaron and David discuss everything from books to trading cards to comic conventions. 

Plus, Aaron wraps up the show with an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week! This weeks joke was sent in by long time listener and friend of the show Christina Stevenson!

Talking Points:Episode 219 IntroRandom Chatter Topics“Star Wars Sanctuary”Andor Reactions...

Welcome to the most karabast filled episode Star Wars Reactions to date!

This week, hosts Aaron “Karabast” Harris and David Modders sit down and discuss each other’s picks as they share their top 5 Disney era books. These are books they consider must reads for Star Wars fans that have been released since the Disney purchase of Lucasfilm. From A New Dawn through Trials of the Jedi, their picks cover novels from The High Republic to the Prequel era, to the Sequel era. Which ones have you read? Plus, Aaron makes what could be a record setting amount of kar...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

Hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are back behind the mics for our 217th episode to share their reactions to the Asajj Ventress arc from Tales of the Underworld! Join them as they discuss the connections between this arc and the rest of the Saga, the Filoni touch and survivors of Order 66. Plus we have a Listener’s Reactions segment while the homework Aaron assigned is shared.

Make sure you stay til the end for not one but two all new Star Wars Dad Jokes of the Week!

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Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

Our very own Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for July  11, 2025!

This week, Aaron discusses news about awards for Andor, the new Art of Star Wars: Andor book available for presale, Lego Star Wars Rebuild The Galaxy sequel, and more!

Of course, Aaron ends the episode with an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!

Talking Points for Episode 216:OpeningNews You May Have MissedAndor and Awards“The Art of Star Wars: Andor”Star Wars and Coca-Cola CollaborationLego Star Wars: Rebuild The Galaxy - Pie...

Welcome to the 215th episode of Star Wars Reactions!

This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders get back to the core of our show by sharing their reactions to the Cad Bane arc from Tales of the Underworld!  Sit down and enjoy their thoughts on the arc and its impact on the character of Cad Bane, Colby, and the High Noon esque features of the final episode of the arc. David also shares a mini Psychology Corner.

Of course, it wouldn’t be Star Wars Reactions without an all new Star Wars Dad Jok...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

Our very own Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for June  20, 2025!

This week, Aaron explores what is upcoming in the world of Star Wars on the screen and in publishing, plus discusses the upcoming Ocala Comic Con they will be attending. He also discusses upcoming episodes of SWR and options for our social media accounts.

Of course, Aaron ends the episode with an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!

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OpeningNews You May Have MissedWhat’s next for...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

Guess who’s back, back again? SWR is back! Celebrate!

That’s right folks, your ears do not deceive you! Hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are back for an all new SWR after a long, unscheduled hiatus and for their return, they sit down for the ninth volume of our Random Chatter series!

This edition of Random Chatter, Aaron and David discuss the hiatus, reasons for it and how they are doing, share their general thoughts about the second season of Andor as well as Tales of the Unde...

Welcome to a special episode of Star Wars Reactions!

Our hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are away taking care of their families, so stepping in for them are two friends who aren't strangers the SWR family! This week, Greg McLaughlin from the Rebel Base Card Podcast and Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations sit down to bring you an update on all the latest news from around the Star Wars universe!

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Happy Star Wars Podcast Day and welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

February 7, 1999 saw the release of the first episode of the first ever Star Wars podcast called Jedi Talk. This started a movement in fandom which has led to hundreds of podcast discussing all aspects of the Star Wars fandom. To honor Jedi Talk and all the shows that came afterward, Star Wars Podcast Day was started! Now in its fifth year, many podcast release new and special episodes to celebrate this monumental moment in history.

This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders decided to...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!


This week, our hosts sit down to share their reactions to the season finale of the hit Disney+ series Skeleton Crew! Join the discussion as they breakdown the pirate invasion, the many mysteries revealed and the questions left unanswered. They also discuss their thoughts on the possibility of a second season.

Make sure you stick around to the end to hear Aaron's all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!

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Episode 210 Intro“The Real Good Guy” IntroMysteries RevealedPirate vs the KidsWim and Fern vs JodKB...

Welcome to a special episode of Star Wars Reactions!

This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are live from Central Florida Comic Con 2025!

Join them as they react to their experiences and bring you special conversation with artist Daniel Govar and Emily Swallow from the hit Disney+ series, The Mandalorian! And just because they are out on location, that doesn’t mean you are off the hook cause Aaron still brings an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!

You don’t want to miss this full episode!

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Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

This week hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and share their reactions to the penultimate episode of the hit Disney+ series Skeleton Crew entitled “We’re Gonna Be In So Much Trouble”! Listen in as they break down the episode from the arrival outside the Barrier, escaping Jod and the pirates, and arriving at the Republic Vault.

Make sure you stick around to the end for all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!

Talking Points:Episode 208 Intro“We’re Gonna Be In So Much Trouble” IntroInitial...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

For our 207th episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and share their reactions to the sixth episode of the hit Disney+ series, Skeleton Crew! Join them as they discuss all aspects of “Zero Friends Again”, from the journey of the groups of two, to the importance of friendship, character growth, and the transforming Onyx Cinder!

Plus David shares a mini Psychology Corner AND a Psychology Factoid all in the same episode! Don’t worry though,  Aaron only brings a single all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!

Welcome to the first Star Wars Reactions of 2025!

We hope you had a safe and happy holiday celebration!

This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down for the first episode of the new year to share their reactions to the fifth episode of the hit Disney+ series Skeleton Crew! Join them as they break down “You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates”, from the top notch spy tactics employed by the parents on At Attin, to the adventures on Lanupa as our heroes search for the secret lair of famed Pirate Captain Tak Renn...

Welcome to the final Star Wars Reactions of 2024!

Continuing the tradition of past years, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and reflect on the past 12 months as 2024 comes to a close. You’ll hear about the ups and downs of the past year as they review the show statistics, social media successes, and discuss their fondest memories of 2024. 

Then Aaron and David look to the year ahead as they discuss the future of Star Wars Reactions in 2025! They discuss future episodes, social media plans, upcoming conventions, and more!

Stick around to the end...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders welcome back special guest and friend of the show Christina Stevenson as they share their reactions to “Can’t Say I Remember No At Attin”, the fourth episode of the hit Disney+ series Skeleton Crew!

Join them as they explore At Achrann with our heroes, discuss the differences between it and At Attin, the secrets of the Fallen Sanctum and so much more. Plus they break down Neel’s character growth and SM-33’s secret.

Stick around to the end for this week...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

While Aaron Harris slips away to spend time with family, David Modders is joined by special guest and friend of the show Christina Stevenson as they share their reactions to “Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem”, the third episode of the hit Disney+ series Skeleton Crew!

Join them as they break down the mysteries of Jod Na Nawood, discuss the visuals of the show and so much more! Don’t you worry though, Aaron rejoins them to close out the show and to share an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

This week hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are joined by special guest and long time friend Jeff McGee. Jeff currently co-hosts the Star Wars Splash Page podcast and is the man behind MarvinDog Media. 

Join them as they share their reactions to the two episode season premiere of the new Disney+ show, Skeleton Crew! Together they discuss their thoughts “This Could Be A Real Adventure” and “Way, Way Out Past The Barrier”, from the premise of the show, to the characters to easter eggs and references to other parts of the Saga...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

Our own Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for November 22, 2024!

This week, host Aaron Harris goes through the news you may have missed starting with the surprise announcement of the third volume of Star Wars Visions, DLC content for Star Wars Outlaws and the latest news about the upcoming Disney+ series Skeleton Crew. Aaron wraps up the news letting you know about the upcoming publishing releases. Stay til the end and hear what is coming up on Reactions and what show you’ll be able to hear Aaron an...

Welcome to the 200th episode of Star Wars Reactions!

In this special episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders reminisce on the first 200 episodes of Reactions, from behind the scenes work to the incredible Reactions Family who joins us week after week.

Then they discuss some of the latest news from the Star Wars universe! From Andor to Skeleton Crew, from John Williams to Simon Kinberg, Aaron and David break it all down.

Also as part of our 200th episode celebration, you will hear voicemails left by some members of our Reactions Family from...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

It’s our 199th episode and David Modder’s is thrilled to welcome back his co-host Aaron Harris! 

Join them as they sit down and discuss Aaron’s unplanned absence caused by Hurricane Milton. Though there isn’t much Star Wars discussion this week, they do discuss Aaron’s experience through the storm and their current state of their lives. Plus Aaron and David continue the discussion from the last three episodes of the importance of community and how the SWR Family impacted Aaron through this time.

Plus, Aaron shares an a...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

In the third installment of Storm Reactions, our brother in the Force and host of The Rebel Base Card Podcast Greg McLaughlin is joined by Anthony King from Force Ghost Conversations, Ross Hollebon from the Album Cockpit Podcast, and SWR Family member and podcast regular Mary Perdue! Together they sit down for a round table discussion of a variety of topics from storms and sports, to the upcoming Star Wars Celebration to HalcyCon. They also discuss updates to the Disney parks, discuss the “Battle of Jakku” comics and so much more  

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Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

This week, our own David Modders returns to the show accompanied by guest hosts and friends of the show Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast and Daz Davies for an all new second episode of Storm Reactions!

Join them as they discuss David’s journey through Hurricane Milton, the importance of community 
in the recovery process, and a discussion about the upcoming Disney+ series, Skeleton Crew! From there the discussion moves into the future of Star Wars.

Make sure to stick around to the end to hear...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

As our hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are preparing and dealing with Hurricane Milton which is on the way to where they live, friends of the show Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast and Colby Mead from the ColbyCast step into the Reactions studio and take over the show this week!

Join Greg and Colby as they explore the studio, discuss their experiences with storms, discuss community and deal with Chopper who is standing guard.

Plus Greg and Colby take their shot at Aaron’s Star Wa...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

We are back after taking an unexpected week off due to Hurricane Helene. This week, David Modders is out but Aaron Harris is joined by special guest, friend of the show, host of the Rebel Base Card podcast, Greg McLaughlin!

Join Aaron and Greg as they sit down and celebrate the tenth anniversary of the debut of the hit animated series Star Wars Rebels! Together they break down several aspects of the show: from  its dark nature, to the various characters and creatures, to Rebels ability to connect to the rest o...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

Our own Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for September 20, 2024!

This week, host Aaron Harris goes through the news you may have missed. From the new John Williams documentary to new Skeleton Crew news to the newly announced Ultimate Collector Series set being announced, Aaron gives you the details you need. He also breaks down the new Disney Topps deal, Ahsoka’s Emmy win, and the heartbreak of the passing of James Earl Jones and John Cassady.

Of course, Aaron ends the episode with an all ne...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

For episode 193 sees the return of our Reactions Chat series! This is the series where our hosts sit down with a guest and we explore their journey through Star Wars fandom. 

This week, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders are excited to sit down with Father Jimmy Morgan for an all new Reactions Chat! Join them as they sit down and explore Father Jimmy’s journey through fandom, discover what about his fandom has impacted him the most, find out some of his favorites, plus listen in as they reminisce about the...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

Our own Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for September 6, 2024!

This week, Aaron discusses news out of the Venice Film Festival, Industrial Light and Magic’s (ILM) new podcast, and the latest Star Wars news coming out of DragonCon. Aaron also covers the latest about the late Carl Weathers and lets you know what books and comics are coming out during the month of September!

Plus stick around to the end for an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week and find out whats co...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

Hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders dive into the classic Star Wars animation series with their continued look at the 80’s animated show Ewoks! This week, they are looking at the twelfth episode of the first season entitled “Blue Harvest”!

Join the discussion as they explore the creatures of the show, discuss the good versus evil aspects of the episode and so much more! Plus stick around as Aaron closes us out with an all new edition of the Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!

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Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

Our own Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for August 23, 2024!

This week, Aaron breaks down all the announcements coming out of the D23 Fan Event, from the parks to TV to the movies! Plus discusses the shocking news that broke this week about the future of the Disney+ series The Acolyte.

Stick around after the news to find out the topic of the next episode of Star Wars Reactions and how you can get involved in the episode. Plus you don’t want to miss the al...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

For our 189 episode, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down to discuss one of the Star Wars saga’s greatest assets: the lightsaber duel! The discussion takes us back in time to the swashbuckling days of Errol Flynn to what makes a duel so good, you’ll wont want to miss this one! 

Plus Aaron and David share their top 5 lightsaber duels before Aaron closes things out with a lightsaber themed Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!

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Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

This week, host Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for August 8, 2024!

Join Aaron as he discusses the D23 Fan Event which is taking place this weekend, the latest news about the upcoming Disney+ series Skeletion Crew, as well as the latest movie news and upcoming publications!

Stick around after the news to find out the topic of  the next episode of Star Wars Reactions and how you can get involved in the episode. Plus you don’t want to miss the all new Star Wars Dad Jok...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

For the first time in over two years, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down for another edition of our Random Chatter series! This series is the closest you can get to feeling like you are sitting around the table with friends and talking about “the Wars”. 

This edition of Random Chatter brings us discussions about The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew, and novels! Plus, Aaron wraps the show up with an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!

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Episode 187 OpeningRandom Chatter TopicsLast Rando...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

This week, host Aaron Harris hosts our all new Saga World Report for July 26, 2024!

Join him as he breaks down the Lucasfilm Panel “Star Wars: Stories from a Galaxy Far, Far, Away” held at this year's San Diego Comic Con! He also goes over some comic book announcements made on StarWars.com and more!

Stick around after the news for an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week!

Talking Points:
OpeningNews You May Have MissedLucasfilm Panel from SDCCNine AnnouncementsStarWars.com Comic AnnouncementsStar Wars Outlaws Rele...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

Can you believe we are here already? For episode 185, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down to share their reactions to the season finale of the hit Disney+ series, The Acolyte!

Join the discussion as they breakdown the final episode entitled “The Acolyte”, from Osha’s time in Qimir’s helmet to her bleeding of kyber crystal. Plus they discuss the actions of Sol, Vernestra Rwoh and try to decide on what side Bazel is really on. David then wraps up the discussion with a psychological look at Qimir.

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Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

It’s our 184th episode and David Modders makes his return from vacation to join Aaron Harris as they sit down and share their reactions to “Choice”, the seventh episode of the Disney+ series, The Acolyte!

Sit back and enjoy what Aaron describes as David’s Psychology Episode as they discuss the multiple psychology aspects of “Choice” and then breakdown key points of the episode.
But wait, there’s more!

Listen to David’s encounter with Charles Soule and you don’t want to miss this weeks Psychology Factoid. Of course...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

If you have been around you know we always say family first, and this week our hosts are spending time with their families. David Modders is on a family vacation while Aaron Harris has all of his family staying with him. Because of this, our reactions to the penultimate episode of The Acolyte, “Choice”, is being pushed back a week.

But we couldn’t leave ya’ll hanging! Aaron was able to pull away from his family for a quick moment to hang out behind a mic and give you a sneak pe...

Welcome to Star Wars Reactions!

In a first for our show, hosts Aaron Harris and David Modders sit down and share their immediate reactions to “Teach/Corrupt”, the sixth episode of of the hit Disney+ series, The Acolyte!

Join them as they react to the manipulation of Osha by The Stranger/Qimir, the emotional state of Sol, Vernestra Rwoh’s rescue team and so much more! Plus David brings us the second part of a four part Psychology Factoid while Aaron shares an all new Star Wars Dad Joke of the Week! 

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