The Blockade Runner Star Wars Podcast

We open this week's episode by running through the recent High Republic Phase 2 announcements before spending the rest of the show gushing over how much we loved The Book of Boba Fett Chapter 2. Episode Links 10 Things We Learned From The Star Wars: The High Republic Anniversary Special Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

After sharing a few Star Wars-related holiday highlights, we devote the entirety of this episode to discussing our initial thoughts and impressions of "Stranger in a Strange Land," the debut chapter of The Book of Boba Fett. Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

In our final episode before The Book of Boba Fett debuts, Ryan and John discuss the progress of the #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse movement, Book of Boba Fett news (including the revelation that the trailers only show footage from the first half of the first episode), and a new Han and Chewie series from Marvel. We finish up the show proper with John's early impressions of Tales From The Galaxy's Edge. After we sign off, we include a Spider-Man: No Way Home *spoiler-filled* discussion so be sure to avoid that if you haven't yet seen the film. Episode Links The Hollywood Reporter - “How The Book of Boba Fett Will Shake Up Star Wars” MARVEL’S HAN SOLO & CHEWBACCA SERIES COMING MARCH 2022 Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Much of this week's episode is focused on Star Wars Eclipe, the newly announced High Republic-era game from developer Quantic Dream. As much as we'd like to be excited about a new project bringing together two of our favorite aspects of Star Wars fandom (High Republic and games), we're disgusted by Lucasfilm Games choosing to partner with David Cage and Quantic Dream. Ryan walks us through the long history of accusations and abuse from the studio and we ultimately explain why we won't be buying or playing the game. After that discussion we save what we (kinda, maybe?) love by discussing a Rogue Squadron production update and Crimson Reign #1. Episode Links Quantic Dream sucks Ellen Page Explored Legal Action Against Sony Over Nude … David Cage's Quantic Dream Accused Of Being A Toxic Workplace Report: Quantic Dream Executives Cry, Ask If They Can Lie … Detroit Dev Quantic Dream Wins Lawsuit Without ... - Kotaku Quantic Dream and union at odds over "grotesque" trial French outlet which successfully defended itself from Quantic Dream bosses' lawsuit releases statement Heavy Rain studio Quantic Dream no longer making PlayStation exclusives Detroit: Become Human’s Original Controversial Content Partly Drove Sony Away From Quantic Dream – Report Known Insider Sheds Light on Sony Quantic Dream ... Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's episode features our discussion of Empire Magazine's Book of Boba Fett feature as well as some speculation about the futures of both Star Wars on Disney+ and IDW comics. Episode Links Book of Boba Fett Season Length Confirmed Kathleen Kennedy Statement on Rangers of the New Republic IDW’s High Republic Adventures #13 Will Be the Final Issue of “The Current Run”... Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

It's our 200th episode and we celebrated by recording a completely standard episode covering Star Wars comics and games news plus a big casting rumor for the upcoming Ahsoka show on Disney+. Episode Links Dark Horse Comics Returns to the Star Wars Galaxy Ahsoka Tano Disney Plus Series Casts Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren 4 original Xbox Star Wars games added to backwards compatibility: ROTS, Starfighter, Clone Wars, Jedi Knight 2 From a Galaxy Far Far Away, Limited Run Games Brings Star Wars™: Knights of the Old Republic to the Switch, Premium & Master Editions to Switch/PC Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John discuss #DPDD, the Kenobi teaser video, our takes on the prospect of Obi-Wan and Vader meeting between trilogies, and the Under the Helmet: The Legacy of Boba Fett mini-documentary. Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John share their tepid (sorry) reactions to the recently released Book of Boba Fett teaser before discussing the likely Rogue Squadron delay and the possibility of an Old Republic film on the horizon. Episode Links Book of Boba Fett Trailer Lucasfilm Developing Old Republic Movie for 2023 as Rogue Squadron Could Move to 2024 Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We catch up on the latest Star Wars publishing announcements including new non-High Republic novels for 2022, the conclusion of The War of the Bounty Hunters series, and Ghosts of Vader's Castle. We also discuss Hasbro's 2021 PulseCon announcements and Hayden Christensen's possible appearance in more Disney+ projects. Episode Links Hayden Christensen Returning to ‘Star Wars’ With ‘Ahsoka’ Series Now Boarding Marvel’s Star Wars: Halcyon Legacy New Books Starring Luke and Lando, Obi-Wan and Anakin, and More Revealed – Exclusive The High Republic Phase 1 End Date Announced HASBRO PULSECON 2021: HASLAB RANCOR, NEW MANDO FIGURES, AND MORE REVEALED Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Nintendo World Report's Neal Ronaghan joins us for part one of our Star Wars on N64 retrospective. We tackle N64 console exclusives Shadows of the Empire and Rogue Squadron as well as the console's launch and LucasArts's relationship with Nintendo. Episode Links Neal on Twitter Force Material Episode 87 - Jon Knoles on Shadows of the Empire Nintendo Gets Video Games Rights to Star Wars Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Dave Hackerson joins us from Japan to discuss each short film in the Star Wars: Visions anthology series. Dave's knowledge of Japanese culture and history is illuminating and we're looking forward to having him back soon to discuss Visions further as well as the upcoming Star Wars: Ronin novel. Episode Links: Dave Hackerson on Twitter Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We cover this Citizen Kane of video games, the Citizen Kane of anime shorts, and the Citizen Kane of Lego Halloween specials on this, the Citizen Kane of Star Wars podcasts. Episode Links Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic – Remake is the legendary tale remade on PlayStation 5 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Strikes Back with New Remake  ‘Star Wars: Visions’ Episodes To Be Between 13 and 22 Minutes Long “Lego Star Wars: Terrifying Tales” Trailer Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John discuss their favorite moments of the new Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian episode covering Luke Skywalker's return as well as Robert Rodriguez's excitement for The Book of Boba Fett and Thandie Newton's dissapointment about Val's death in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Episode Links Robert Rodriguez Teases The Book of Boba Fett Thandie Newton Reveals Why Val Really Died in Solo: A Star Wars Story Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Coming Spring of 2022 Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's episode features a look at the new Star Wars: Visions trailer and Ryan's run down of the last few months' worth of Star Wars comics releases. We close the show with another wildy insightful message on The Bad Batch from Dave Hackerson. Episode Links: Star Wars: Visions Trailer and Voice Cast Exclusive First Details on Star Wars: Crimson Reign - A New Comic Series Focused on Solo's Qi'ra Marvel Life Day One Shot Announced Dave Hackerson on Twitter Episode Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's episode covers the Galactic Starcruiser pricing details and the final two episodes of The Bad Batch season one. Ryan and John have pretty much opposite positions on both topics, so the resulting conversation is a compelling chat!  Episode Links Blast Points's Tribute to J.W. Rinzler Talking Bay 94's J.W. Rinzler Episode Force Material on J.W. Rinzler Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Details Disney Imagineers Talk Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Episode 190 features a lengthy discussion of John's trip to Galaxy's Edge, Bad Batch episodes 13 and 14, and some brief discussion of High Republic, Life Day cookbook, and video game news. As always, chapter markers are included if you're only interested in specific topics. Episode Links 10 Highlights and Reveals from the High Republic Panel at Comic-Con At Home The Life Day Cookbook: Official Holiday Recipes from a Galaxy Far, Far Away Announced Star Wars Xbox Game Sale: Classics Just $5 Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This episode features our full discussion (including spoilers) of Cavan Scott's The Rising Storm, our look at The Bad Batch episode 12 "Rescue on Ryloth," and a few recent news stories. Episode Links: Haslab Rancor Special Episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian Explores Luke Skywalker’s Return in Season 2 Finale J.W. Rinzler GoFundMe Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan is back from Batuu so he takes us through his experience at Galaxy's Edge. We also have the same conversation about the toy industry we do everytime Hasbro announces new products, share our excitement for the recently announced Visions: Ronin novel, and of course break down Bad Batch episode 11, "Devil's Deal." Episode Links: Star Wars: Ronin: A Visions Novel Announced Trapper Wolf TBS Figure TVC Emperor’s Throne Room Playset TBS Cantina Showdown Set Ryan's Galaxy's Edge Pictures Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

The Star Wars: Visions reveal is here and we're super excited! We also get into the new High Republic book releases from last week and the latest episode of The Bad Batch. Finally Ryan updates us on The War of the Bounty Hunters and his upcoming trip to Batuu. Episode Links: Lompop, the Star Wars Galaxy’s Baddest New Bounty Hunter – Exclusive The Second Wave of Stories from Star Wars: The High Republic Is Here Star Wars: Visions Special Look Video Anime Expo Lite: 20 Things We Learned from the Star Wars: Visions Panel Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We're back after a one week break with a look at recent Star Wars news including interviews with Leslye Headland on The Acolyte and Emilia Clarke on further developing Qi'ra, plus the return of IDW's Vader's Castle series. From there we dig into the last two Bad Batch episodes, "Reunion" and "Bounty Lost." Episode Links: Galactic Frights Return This Halloween in IDW's Ghosts of Vader's Castle Leslye Headland’s Favorite Star Wars Is The Star Wars You Make Your Own How Emilia Clarke Paid Homage to Game of Thrones With Her New Comic Book Bad Batch Mid Season Sneak Peak Jennifer Corbett Interview from Star Wars Dot Com Rogue Squadron Movie To Be Written By Love and Monsters Co-Writer Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's episode features a look at recent Andor casting rumors, new toy reveals from Hasbro, Ryan's impressions of the Jedi: Fallen Order next-gen update, and The Bad Batch episode 7, "Battle Scars." That sounds like a lot, but it's really just a prelude to the triumphant return of precious metal pewter and its grip on the Star Wars collecting community. Episode Links: Andor Reportedly Casts Two More Rogue One Stars New Hasbro Star Wars Mission Fleet Toys Revealed Hasbro Pulse “I Am Your Father’s Day” Livestream Black Series Reveals Hasbro Pulse “I Am Your Father’s Day” Livestream Vintage Collection Reveals Hasbro Pulse “I Am Your Father’s Day” Livestream Black Series Archive Reveals Jedi: Fallen Order Next-Gen Release Details Protocol Droid Pewter Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's episode features our takes on the upcoming Kevin Fiege/Michael Waldron Star Wars film and that big character return in the comics, a discussion of which Star Wars film to start with with someone who's never seen a Star War, and our look at Bad Batch episode 5, "Decomissioned." Episode Links: Michael Waldron Comments on Kevin Fiege SW Film Emilia Clarke Shares Reaction to Qi’ra’s Return Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's show kicks off with some chat about our recent Star Wars purchases and the latest High Republic announcements before we dig into J.J. Abrams's reflection on the process of writing the sequel trilogy and our look at Bad Batch episode #5, "Rampage." Episode Links: Star Wars: The High Republic: Trail Of Shadows Headed to Marvel Comics First Look at Star Wars: The High Republic: Trail Of Shadows and More from Star Wars: The High Republic Show J.J. Abrams Reflects on Star Wars and When It’s Critical to Have a Plan John Boyega Talks Star Wars Return John Boyega Open To Star Wars Return If Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams Are Involved The Mid-90s Fandom Vibes of Star Wars Galaxy Magazine The Shadow of Shadows of the Empire Looms Large in Star Wars Galaxy Issue 9 In Defense of… Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We spend the first 15 minutes of the show discussing the nebulous connections between Blink 182 (a band we love) and Star Wars before discussing Dave Filoni's (not) new role at LFL, the status of Rangers of the New Republic, and the fourth episode of The Bad Batch. Episode Links Dave Filoni’s New Job Isn’t Actually New Rangers of the New Republic No Longer In Active Development Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Friend of the show Dave Hackerson (@NorskAkiruno) joins us from Japan to discuss Bad Batch episodes 2 and 3, "Cut and Run" and "Replacements." Episode Links: Dave's Twitter Dave's Blog Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Big episode this week touching on Hasbro news, Galaxy's Edge updates, and new Star Wars Day content on Disney+. We conclude the show with first reactions to The Bad Batch. Episode Links: Hasbro Toys to Get More Expensive as Costs Surge How Disney Cruise Line’s “Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge” Will Take Fans Around the Galaxy “You Are Truly On Board a Ship”: Inside Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Disney+ to Celebrate Star Wars Day with Fan Art Takeover Fan First Tuesday – Star Wars Day Recap Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This episode we tackle all of the recent Star Wars toys, comics, and *stamps* news before responding to a message about the Gendy Clone Wars from friend of the show @NorskAkiruno. Episode Links Clone Wars Black Series Figures Announced for Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary Line Hasbro Fan Fest Star Wars Reveals New Bad Batch Poster and Emoji Droid-Themed Star Wars Stamps Releasing for May the 4th War of the Bounty Hunters kicks off May 5th Connecting Covers Show Links Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Brandon from the excellent Talking Bay 94 podcast joins us to celebrate the Clone Wars Micro-Series's arrival on Disney+. We talk about the history of the show, our appreciation for the vision and aesthetic of the series, and favorite moments from both volumes. Plus we hatch a plan to develop Himbo Kit Fisto cosplay for Celebration 2022. Episode Links: Talking Bay 94 Star Wars - Clone Wars - Bridging the Saga Jedi Business Tartakovsky Clone Wars Toys Page Gentle Giant Scout Trooper (Ewok Attack) Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

After taking a week off, we catch up on all of the recent Star Wars news including the Kenobi cast announcement, Bad Batch trailer, Vintage Star Wars on Disney+, and books and games announcements. Episode Links: Obi-Wan Series to Begin Production in April, Cast Revealed Bad Batch Trailer Released The Odyssey of Star Wars: An Epic Poem Revealed The Star Wars Vintage Collection Has Arrived on Disney+! The Ultimate Lego Star Wars Game Has Been Delayed Again, Indefinitely, And That’s Ok Republic Commando is getting a physical release from Limited Run Games Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's episode opens with a look at the recently announced legacy content coming to Disney+, new Black Series figures, and Marvel's contributions to Pride Month. We then spend the rest of the episode discussing Attack of the Clone's deleted scenes and reveal our lack of Sifo Dyas expertise. Episode Links: Ewoks TV Movies, Boba Fett Holiday Special Debut Finally Coming to Disney+ Fan Favorites from Classic Star Wars Stories Come to Hasbro’s Black Series Marvel Celebrates Sana Starros and More in Star Wars Pride Month Comics Covers this June Marvel Comics to Release LGBTQ+ Anthology, Variant Covers for Pride Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We return after a week off to catch up on Disney+ news, Mandalorian books being canceled, a few insights into the process of making the sequel trilogy, and a quick High Republic comics update. Episode Links: Disney+ Tops 100 Million Subscribers, Targeting 100+ New Titles Per Year Disney’s CEO Addresses Gina Carano Firing and Offers Confidence in Kathleen Kennedy Adam Christopher Del Rey Mandalorian Novel Canceled DK Mandalorian Ultimate Visual Guide Canceled Rian Johnson On If Ben’s Outcome Was Decided While Making TLJ Joonas Suotamo on TROS Chewbacca Torture Scene Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Much Star Wars video game talk on this episode as we cover the Republic Commando and Star Wars Pinball VR announcements as well as Ryan's decision to buy a $5 copy of The New Droid Army for Game Boy Advance. We also talk the Bad Batch and respond to a great listener message on the tempation of the dark side in The High Republic. Episode Links: The Bad Batch Will Come To Disney+ on May the 4th The Classic Republic Commando Blasts onto Playstation and Nintendo Switch Star Wars Pinball VR Coming April 29th Star Wars Pinball Trailer Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram YouTube

Ryan and John discuss the Star Wars Hunters announcement, an update on Rian Johnson's future Star Wars films, LFL's clarification that Cara Dune will not be recast, and E.K. Johnston's upcoming Padme book Queen's Hope. Episode Links: Star Wars Hunters Announced for Switch, iOS, and Android Craig Derrick Tweet Rian Johnson’s Trilogy “Still On” LFL Not Planning to Recast Cara Dune Queen’s Hope from EK Johnston Announced Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John spend the first chunk of this week's episode addressing the Gina Carano situation before talking Star Wars Insider, a rumored Nintendo Switch Republic Commando release, and finally some spoiler-free discussion of last week's High Republic comics releases. Episode Links: 'The Mandalorian' Star Gina Carano Fired Amid Social Media Controversy As Star Wars Insider Hits 200, A Look Back at Some of the Legendary Magazine’s Most Memorable Issues Star Wars: Republic Commando Appears To Be On The Way To Switch Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's episode is a little shorter (at least for us). We cover The Mandalorian's Golden Globes nomination before chatting about some recent toy acquistions, the Star Wars Rebels premier episode, and a quick preview of the new YA High Republic novel Into the Dark. Episode Links: The Mandalorian Receives Golden Globe Nominations For Best TV Drama Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's show features a look at the debut episode of The High Republic Show and Hasbro's recent Fan Friday announcements. We also couldn't help getting into our thoughts re: Hasbro pricing, distribution, and whether or not toys will ever be big with kids again. Episode Links: Episode 1 of The High Republic Show A New Jedi Revealed and More from Star Wars: The High Republic Show Krystina Arielle’s Journey from the Red Carpet to the Star Wars: The High Republic Show RUMOR? The Mandalorian Season 3 Will Begin Shooting on April 5, 2021 HASBRO PULSE REVEALS LUCASFILM 50TH ANNIVERSARY PRODUCTS AND MORE BFI Classics - The Empire Strikes Back on Bookshop.org Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We open episode #169 with an assessment and denunciation of the harassment Krystina Arielle faced online last week before spending the rest of the show covering a few small news stories, our (spoiler-filled) thoughts on Light of the Jedi and A Test of Courage, and some listener feedback on the state of the High Republic in Japan from @norskakurino. Episode Links: LFL stands with Krystina Arielle after right wing losers attack her on Twitter Cheeky analysis of Krystina’s Tweets in question Skywalker: A Family At War, A New Star Wars Biography, Is Revealed Disney Insider Episode 7 Features High Republic Segment Learn More About the Characters of Star Wars: The High Republic In New Series of Digital Shorts Evangelion and Demon Slayer: Two Works Selected by Their Eras Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Lucasfilm Games was reborn this week and Ryan and John discuss that news as well as the Indiana Jones and Star Wars games they've just revealed. We then spend some time discussing the genres and studios we'd like to see them work with as well as Star Wars games we'd love to see rereleased on modern platforms. Episode Links: Lucasfilm Games Bethesda Softworks and MachineGames announce Indiana Jones game Indiana Jones fans spot clues to new game's location and setting Star Wars - Jedi: Fallen Order Next-Gen Optimization Update Wired - “Lucasfilm Games’ New Partnerships Mean the Galaxy’s the Limit” Factor 5 President Details Canceled Star Wars Projects Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John discuss the new announcements coming out of the High Republic live stream and the sales successes from the initiative's launch before sharing our spoiler-free, then (lightly) spoiler-full impressions of The Great Jedi Rescue and the first third of Light of the Jedi. Episode Notes: Star Wars: The High Republic: New Trailer Revealed and More  Marvel's Star Wars: The High Republic #1 Will Cost You Plenty of Credits on eBay Show Notes: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We're just days away from the launch of a new era in Star Wars publishing, The High Republic. Ryan and John preview the first wave of books and comics releasing this week as well as look forward to what's to follow for this new period in the Star Wars timeline. Episode Links: EVERY STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC BOOK AND COMIC SERIES (SO FAR) STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC LIVESTREAM EVENT COMING JANUARY 4, 2021 INSIDE STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC: MEET THE SHIPS AND VEHICLES High Republic Digital Sampler Star Wars: The High Republic's Team on The Acolyte's Reveal CAVAN SCOTT AND DANIEL JOSÉ OLDER Interview CHARLES SOULE Interview JUSTINA IRELAND Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This episode is devoted to wrapping up our coverage of all things Mandalorian (for the time being) including the Book of Boba Fett announcement, Phil Szostak's The Art of The Mandalorian book, the season two Disney Gallery installment, our favorite "leaked" episode titles and Mando Mondays t-shirts, and great message from D. Hackerson re: Bo Katan, Din, and the dark saber. Episode Links: The Book of Boba Fett, A New Series, Coming December 2021 on Disney+ Buy The Art of The Mandalorian on Bookshop.org Best Mando Fifth Sun Shirts Miggs Boba Fett Lives A Jedi and a Mando… MYTHROL MYTHROL 2 This Is More Than I Signed Up For This Is The Way Don’t Eat That Little Womp Rat The Child Girls Rule The Galaxy Unstoppable Forces Dave Hackerson (@NorskAkiruno) Twitter Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Original Blockade Runners Kevin and Dan join Ryan and John for this huge episode covering the mind-blowing season (series?) finale of The Mandalorian. This episode felt like a hugely important moment for the show and for Star Wars in general and we spend close to three hours covering every aspect of its triumphant surprises and implications for the future of the Star Wars galaxy.  Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We're back for the second time in like 36 hours to discuss Mandalorian Ch. 15 "The Believer." We discuss Rick Famiyuwa's brilliant writing and direction, Bill Burr's fantastic performance, Din's resolute willingness to do whatever it takes to find Grogu, and what may be on the horizon for the show's characters, including Boba Fett. Episode Links: Ian Thompson on Twitter (@iantDC) Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

So, so many Star Wars projects announced today and, per usual, we couldn't help but talk about them for a very long time. We're excited. Episode Links: https://www.starwars.com/news/future-lucasfilm-projects-revealed Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John dive deep into "The Tragedy" and discuss the episode's returning characters, intense action, and those darktroopers! We conclude the episode with @NorskAkiruno 's insightful take on Mando Ch. 13. Episode Links: Dave Hackerson (@NorskAkiruno) Twitter Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Mando Ch. 13, "The Jedi," is a massively important episode for the series and for the larger Star Wars galaxy. We dig into its implications for the Mando and the Child, Ahsoka, the future of the series, and the future of Star Wars storytelling going forward. Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John somehow again spend two hours discussing a 40 minute episode of television...but it's a pretty good conversation! We discuss the impossible cuteness of The Child, the contrast between the not great real life Gina Carrano and the actually great on screen Cara Dune, what exactly is "the way," and even strand-casts (whatever those are).  Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John discuss Mandalorian Chapter 11's best moments and biggest reveals plus the eventual destination for The Child.  Episode Links: Fantastic Franky's Interview w/ Leslye Headland The Cinema Cartography's "Seven Samurai - Drama Through Action" Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This episode featuers a detailed look at The Mandalorian Chapter 10 - "The Passenger" before wrapping up with short segments on Mando Mondays #2, the full trailer for the Lego Star Wars Holiday special, and Celebration 2020 merchandise. Episode Links: Mandalorian Mondays Lego Star Wars Holiday Special Full Trailer Star Wars Celebration Shop Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

The Mandalorian season two is here and we dig into its premiere episode, "The Marshall," in today's episode. We celebrate our favorite elements, speculate about where the story will head from here, and consider the pros and cons of returning to characters from the past. Episode Links: Mandalorian Mondays Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John share their immediate reactions to the Monday Night Football Mandalorian Season 2 "Special Look" trailer before highlighting a few of their favorite reveals from Pablo Hidalgo's new Star Wars: Fascinating Facts book. Episode Links: The Mandalorian Season 2 Monday Night Football "Special Look" Trailer Star Wars: Fascinating Facts New Galaxy of Adventures Wave 6 Toys via Entertainment Earth Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Both Ryan and John have been playing Star Wars: Squadrons. We spend the first half of the show sharing initial impressions before reviewing Hasbro's recent PulseCon announcements including the HasLab, Black Series, and Vintage Collection reveals. Oh yeah, and outrageous candy cane colorway stormtroopers and holiday porgs. Episode Links: Haslab Vintage Collection Razor Crest Hasbro PulseCon Announcements Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and Lindsey walk through their virtual life in The Sims 4: Journey to Batuu. They provide an overview of the Sims series history and gameplay before detailing the unique Star Wars experiences in store in this expansion game pack. Listen: Anchor/Other Platforms Apple Podcasts Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

The Mandalorian season two is officially almost here as Lucasfilm begins their promotional efforts in earnest. We devote this episode to the announcements, interviews, weird off-screen promo photos, and yes, finally, the trailer. Episode Links: The Mandalorian Season Two Begins October 30 on Disney+ The Mandalorian Exclusive: First look inside season 2 Trans Rights are Human Rights: This is the Way More Mando S2 offscreen images Season 2 Trailer Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Episode #151 features a look at the latest Star Wars video game announcements and updates, some headscratching re: no Mandalorian season two trailer yet, Ryan's highlights from the recent Force Fest, and more.  Quick disclaimer: John did that thing where he chose the wrong microphone setting and recorded the whole episode from his webcam mic, so the audio quality isn't quite up to our normal aggressively average standards. That being said, it sounds ok and shouldn't be a big deal unless pro audio is important to your podcast listening. Episode Links: Blockade Runner Recommended Texts! Target’s Trading Outpost Collection, Inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Lands August 30 Get Ready to Journey to Batuu in The Sims 4 Opening Night Live: 5 Highlights From the New Star Wars: Squadrons Video Preview The LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Deluxe Edition…Unmasked Force Fest "Rose Tico Deserved Better" Panel Skytalkers Episode: E. ANNE CONVERY ON THE CLONE WARS, MYTH, & FAIRY TALES Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John discuss the next Star Wars film being pushed to 2023, the upcoming LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special, and the wonders of stumbling across a ton of TPM and AOTC merch at an amazing Denver comic book store. Episode Links: Next Star Wars Film Pushed Back to 2023 Mandalorian S1 Soundtrack LP Box Set On The Way From Mondo ‘Star Wars: Doctor Aphra’ Wins GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special to Premiere on Disney+ Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John discuss The Bad Batch announcement, some light speculation regarding what we'd like to see in future Solo-related projects, the latest Hasbro toy reveals, and Ryan's initial impressions of the Dr. Aphra audio drama. Episode Links: Star Wars: The Bad Batch, An All-New Animated Series, To Debut on Disney+ in 2021 Alden Ehrenreich on the Happy Sad Confused podcast SWTOR is now on Steam Ludwig Göransson - “Scoring The Mandalorian” music video Hasbro Reveal 6” Black Series Wampa TVC 501st ARC Trooper Special Action Figure Set Revealed Rumor Confirmed: 6″ TBS Heroes Of Endor Set Revealed Walmart Exclusive Black Series Clone Wars Links Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge-Inspired Toys, Clothing, and More Landing at Target and Target.com Doctor Aphra Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John return after a small hiatus and discuss some of the news released during our break from recording including the upcoming Mandalorian publishing program, the Star Wars: Squadrons announcement, and more info on Doctor Aphra: An Audibook Original. We close the show with a chat about the last few episodes of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian. Episode Links: Mandalorian Publishing Program Revealed Star Wars: Squadrons Official Site Star Wars: Squadrons Gameplay Trailer Sarah Kuhn Talks Doctor Aphra: An Audiobook Original Star Wars: Racer Seeing a Physical Release from Limited Run Games Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Friend of the show Mike Harris joins Ryan and John to discuss our favorite qualities, characters, lines, and more from The Empire Strikes Back in celebration of its 40th anniversary before closing the show by considering its legacy and impact on Star Wars overall. Episode Links: Mike's Twitter Blast Points #218 - Directed by Irivin Kershner Talking Bay 94 - Empire Strikes Back Anniversary Celebration Force Material - The ESB We'll Never See Force Material - The Art of TROS with Author Phil Szostak Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John finally find the opportunity to discuss the final episode of Clone Wars as well as the first three episodes of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian. We take a look at our favorite moments from both (including a bit of a detour in response to Dave Filoni's monologue re: the importance of the conclusions of TPM and RotJ) before closing the show with even more Mandalorian season two casting rumors. Episode Links: Timothy Olyphant Joining Mando Season 2 Katee Sackhoff Playing Bo Katan in Mando Season 2 Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This episode features a look at the many Star Wars announcements and updates that happened this past week in celebration of Star Wars Day. We devote the most time to looking at the rumor of Temura Morrison returning to Star Wars and the question of whether or not Lucasfilm is creating a troubling trend of reviving once dead characters, but also tackle the Taika Waititi and Leslye Headland announcements as well as video game, book, and Mandalorian season two news. Episode Links: Taika Waititi Set To Direct A New Star Wars Film Temura Morrison Rumored To Be Returning to Star Wars Star Wars: The Lightsaber Collection Read the exclusive first excerpt of Star Wars: The Clone Wars: Stories of Light and Dark VADER IMMORTAL WILL BRING THE DARK SIDE TO PLAYSTATION VR “WE WERE ALWAYS GOING TO GO BIG!”: INSIDE LEGO STAR WARS: THE SKYWALKER SAGA Battlefront II is now content-complete Peyton Reed and Robert Rodriguez directing episodes of Mando? Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John celebrate fabled holiday Star Wars Day Eve by catching up on a few  updates on Dr. Aphra, Cassian Andor, and a new show for Disney Plus before discussing the first three episodes of The Siege of Mandalore arc of The Clone Wars. Episode Links: Dr. Aphra: An Audiobook Original Revealed New Casting Announced for Cassian Andor Live-Action Series Announced Star Wars Series from Russian Doll Co-Creator Leslye Headland in the Works at Disney Plus Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Brandon from Talking Bay 94 joins John to take an in-depth look at Phil Szostak's The Art of the Rise of Skywalker. We discuss our favorite concepts, costumes, creatures, and designs chapter by chapter while also breaking down some of the insights the book provides into the production of the entire sequel trilogy. Listen: Anchor/Other Platforms Apple Podcasts Episode Links: Talking Bay 94 Site Talking Bay 94 on Apple Podcasts Talking Bay 94 #59 - Roger Guyett Talking Bay 94 #56 - Jake Lunt Davies Purchase The Art of the Rise of Skywalker on Bookshop Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan, Dan, and John get together to relive our favorite memories from Star Wars Celebration Chicago, one year later. We revisit our favorite panels, cosplayers, merchandise, events, and lament "the app" we all struggled with all weekend long. Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan is back after taking a bit of a hiatus from both Star Wars and the podcast. We catch up on where he's at with Star Wars overall before jumping into Clone Wars season 7, recent comics, and both the TROS digital release and novelization. In the second half of the show we discuss the impact COVID-19 may have on the High Republic, Celebration, Galaxy's Edge, and upcoming Disney+ shows. Episode Links: Elsa Charretier Volume 1 on Etsy Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This episode features a look at over 25 leaked concept art images from Colin Trevorrow's Duel of the Fates script including sequences, planets, vehicles, and characters not seen in The Rise of Skywalker. I hadn't actually read the leaked script at the time this episode was recorded, so it's mostly a reaction to the images themselves and a brief synopsis of the story I'd come across. The art itself is embedded in the podcast chapters or in the video version available on YouTube; if you're driving or doing the dishes or something while listening, you can check them out on Imgur here. Episode Links: Duel of the Fates Concept Art Images Imgur Source Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Star Wars Resistance ended on a high note last week with the excellent two-part episode "The Escape." Friend of the show Caleb joins John to show some love to the often overlooked Resistance, take a quick look back at season two, and break down this final episode's best moments. We also look forward to Clone Wars season 7 and the future of Star Wars animation to round out the episode. Episode Links: "The Escape: Part One" Episode Guide "The Escape: Part Two" Episode Guide Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's show is a brief look at some of the most compelling portions of the recently released Rise of Skywalker Visual Dictionary. It opens with a  few minutes on the history and purpose of Star Wars visual dictionaries before focusing on the book's info on Exegol, the Sith Eternal, Lando and Jannah, Ochi of Bestoon, and more.  Episode Links: The Rise of Skywalker Visual Dictionary on Amazon Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's episode is a recording of a Trivial Pursuit game John and Chris played at a kitchen table outside of St. Paul, Minnesota a few hours after catching a screening of The Rise of Skywalker. As a result it features lots of chatter about Episode 9, the prequels, sequels, and original trilogy, but also pretty rough audio. We think it's a fun episode if you're ok with (far) less than great production quality, but we'll be back soon with another standard episode if not. Episode Links: May the 4th Bonus Show - Finishing 2nd Place in Pub Trivia Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan returns in this second post-TROS episode to weigh in on diverse characters and representation in the sequel trilogy. We spend the second half of the show deciding whether or not we believe Han, Luke, and Leia's stories were more satisfying at the conclusion of the OT or the ST. Plus we throw in a little holiday cheer at the start of the show by chatting about how Star Wars made its way into our Christmas gatherings. Episode Links: EW: "J.J. Abrams Hints TROS Could Reveal an LGBTQ Character" NY Times: "Disney Removes Same-Sex Kiss From ‘Star Wars’ Film in Singapore" Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

TROS Spoilers abound as we continue our tradition of putting out an immediate reactions episode with terrible audio quality and terrible blues music pumped your way from a recording done at a local bar. John, Jeremy, Dan, Kevin, and Bart bring you an informal, loose discussion of our first thoughts on the movie. We'll be back later in the weekend with a higher audio quality, more organized look at the movie (featuring Ryan who's absent from this recording).  Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

There's only a few days left until the release of The Rise of Skywalker and the end of the Skywalker Saga and this episode features our final predictions about what the movie will be. We start with a brief look at The Mandalorian Chapter 6 but after that it's all TROS. Highlights include predictions about Rey, Kylo, Rey and Kylo, Bendemption, the balance of the force, chosen ones, stormtrooper rebellions, and so much more. We discuss everything that's been released by LFL, so if you've been avoiding tv spots or trailers, tread lightly. Episode Links: Force Material Episode LXXIV: The Mandalorian Chapter 5 Spoiler Discussion w/ The Blockade Runner Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Lucasfilm continued to release TROS tv spots and promo videos this week, so we share our favorite moments as well as debate the merits of nostalgia in these recent marketing efforts. We then discuss the recently streamed Star Wars kabuki performance (with help from friend of the show Dave Hackerson) before wrapping up the show with our reactions to The Mandalorian Chapter 4. Episode Links: TROS Interviews, Promos, and Clips JJ Brings a Film from TROS to GMA TROS: Special Look TROS Behind the Scenes Featurette “Duel” TV Spot “Celebrate” TV Spot John Boyega Makes a Crazy Insta Video Featuring a Feather Quill Inviting Oscar Isaac to Be His “Plus 1” to the TROS Premiere Dying Star Wars Fan Gets Special Advanced Screening of The Rise of Skywalker Star Wars Kabuki Performance Star Wars Kabuki Live Stream Archive akiruno-life's blog @NorskAkiruno on Twitter Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

The Rise of Skywalker press tour is kicking into full gear with new tv spots, talk show appearances, and magazine features dropping seemingly every day, so we're digging in and pulling our favorite shots, moments, and quotes as we enjoy these last few pre-TROS weeks of anticipation. We also look at The Mandalorian Chapter 3, the current state of Star Wars merchandise availability, and wrap the show with a response to a listener question re: our personal spoiler policies leading into the TROS release. Episode Links: TROS TV Spots “The End” TV Spot “Fate” TV Spot Magazines/Interviews EW - Inside The Rise of Skywalker JJ Rolling Stone Interview Colin Trevorrow Talks TROS Contributions w/ Empire  Deborah Chow Talks The Mandalorian Chapter 3 w/ Variety Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's show is basically just two big segments covering The Mandalorian chapter two and Jedi: Fallen Order. We start the show by discussing favorite moments from The Mandalorian as well as some potential symbolism in the episode and the cruelty of the post-Empire galaxy. The second half of the show features our early experiences playing Jedi: Fallen Order and a discussion of its influences and gameplay systems. Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Happy Mando Day, Happy Disney+ Day! This episode features our fresh, raw, SPOILER-FILLED reactions to The Mandalorian Chapter 1 as well as some quick impressions of Disney+.  Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

The bulk of this week's show is focused on discussing what Benioff & Weiss's leaving Star Wars could mean for the franchise's future as well as what might've led to their departure. Ryan shares his experience seeing Knives Out (but says absolutely nothing about the plot, so don't worry about that) and we also spend a few minutes discussing the most recent Mandalorian trailer. Episode Links: ‘Star Wars’ Setback: ‘Game Of Thrones’ Duo David Benioff & D.B. Weiss Exit Trilogy Hollywood Reporter - “Why the ‘Game of Thrones’ Duo Bailed on ‘Star Wars’” New Mandalorian Trailer Rian Johnson Says He’s Still In Talks For More ‘Star Wars’, And That Angry ‘Last Jedi’ Tweets Helped Inspire ‘Knives Out’ Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's episode features some lingering questions re: the final TROS trailer. We also ponder the soliciation for Marvel's Kylo Ren #2 and how it may require us to reconsider what we thought we knew about Ben Solo's fall and the birth of Kylo Ren. We conclude the show with a few minutes on the toy reveals coming out of Comic Con Paris and the upcoming Doctor Aphra #1 and Darth Vader #1. Episode Links: Kylo Ren #2 Solicitations MCM Comic Con Figure Reveals New Reveals from Comic-Con Paris Marvel Comics Announces New Doctor Aphra #1 by Alyssa Wong and Marika Cresta at MCM London Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Episode #127 features our *immediate* reactions to the final trailer for The Rise of Skywalker. No chapter marks or major editing this week, just our initial reactions to this wildly cool trailer! Trailer YouTube Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's show is all about comics and cartoons! For the comics side of things, we run down the Marvel Star Wars news coming out of NYCC 2019, take a look at some recently announced Star Wars manga, and share our thoughts on the first two Return to Vader's Castle issues from IDW as well as Star Wars: Allegiances #1 from Marvel. The second half of the show is devoted to discussing the first two episodes of Star Wars Resistance's final season before we wrap with a few minutes on Freddie Prinze Jr.'s recent (brilliant) viral monologue. Episode Links: Comics Star Wars: The Legends Of Luke Skywalker - The Manga Coming Early 2020 Kōdansha To Publish ‘Tribute To Star Wars’ スター・ウォーズ トリビュート画集 TRIBUTE TO STAR WARS Marvel’s Star Wars Comic to Relaunch with Writer Charles Soule Freddie Prinze Jr. - The GOAT? Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This episode features the second half of our conversation last week (too big to be contained in just one show!). We begin by discussing the lack of Rose Tico in TROS products and promotion before looking at the publishing announcements from NYCC 2019. We wrap the show up with some talk of the Kevin Feige news and what it may mean for the future of the Star Wars films. Episode Links: Where's Rose? #Where'sRose? Brian Rood Response (at least re: his art w/out Rose) Celebrating What We Love: Rose Tico & Kelly Marie Tran (with Special Guest Laura Sirikul) - The Blockade Runner Podcast #69 A Million New Characters in Cardboard Standee Form Cardboard Standees Are the New LEGO Leaks NYCC 2019 Publishing Panel 'Star Wars': Lucasfilm Shares More Details About Mysterious 'Project Luminous' Rae Carson To Write Novelization of The Rise of Skywalker, Coming Spring 2020 The Future of Star Wars Films Somehow We Forgot to Mention Last Week That Kevin Feige Is Doing a Star Wars Movie Rian Johnson “I’m Still Talking to Disney About It Re: His Future Star Wars Films” Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This episode features the first portion of a lengthy discussion we recorded this week that got a little bit away from us in terms of length, so we're splitting it into two episodes. This first one features our Triple Force Friday recap including our experiences going out looking for product, our impression of the merchandise we found, and some of the problems we see with quality, promotion, and distribution. We'll be back later in the week with the rest of our chat covering #Where'sRose, Kevin Feige's announced Star Warsmovie, and the Star Wars book announcements from NYCC 2019. Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

This week's episode is news heavy again as we discuss Deborah Chow directing the Obi-Wan show, the TROS issue of Empire Magazine, and the (official this time) Triple Force Friday reveals and livestream. We also talk a little bit about Babu Frick, but somehow we forgot to bring up the week's biggest story: Kevin Fiege producing a future Star Wars film. Whoops. Episode Links: Deborah Chow to Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Exclusively on Disney+ Deborah Chow IMDB Hossein Amini IMDB (Some) Triple Force Friday Products Finally Revealed Article Video TROS  4 inch line stealth-announced from Hasbro Empire Magazine Covers Abrams quote (thanks to Florian @germanjedi) Knights of Ren pic Return to Vader’s Castle  #1 comes out this week! Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Triple Force Friday is less than two weeks away, and even though we haven't really had any official announcements about what's being released for the event, we spend two hours talking about all of the toys that have leaked so far (pretty much all of them). We're sorry. Episode Links: End of Marvel’s Star Wars book Triple Force Friday Announcement Triple Force Friday Vintage Collection Toys More TVC Leaks Black Series Leaked GRAY JAWAS Nice close up pics of Rey Black Series 5” Galaxy of Adventures Line More Pics And Some More Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube Also, John's score on the Force Awakens table on Star Wars Pinball is higher than Ryan's. Just sayin'.

This week's episode is all about Star Wars video games. We kick off the episode by disucssing the recently announced Jedi Knight and Jedi Academy console ports before devoting the rest of the show to taking a look at the recently released and completely excellent Star Wars Pinball package for Switch. We originally planned on discussing the many Rise of Skywalker toy leaks that have been happening lately, but there was just too much pinball to talk this week so we're saving that discussion for episode 122. Episode Links: Disney + beta available in Netherlands? Jedi Knight and Jedi Academy Coming to Switch and PS4! Star Wars Pinball for Nintendo Switch Flip Grip for Nintendo Switch Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Inspired by the recent D23 Rise of Skywalker trailer, this week we're taking a look back at each of the saga films' teasers. We discuss the evolving art form of movie trailers, which teasers most accurately reflect the films they're advertising, and why watching the Attack of the Clones and Force Awakens teasers is such a transcendent experience. Teaser Trailer Links: Star Wars Teaser The Empire Strikes Back Teaser Revenge of the Jedi Teaser The Phantom Menace Trailer #1 Attack of the Clones Teaser Revenge of the Sith Teaser The Force Awakens Teaser Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

In this episode we talk all things The Rise of Skywalker from D23 2019, including the poster, Zori Bliss updates, cast interviews, and of course the incredible new teaser trailer and *that* reveal at the end. Episode Links: Official Site TROS at D23 Blog Post TROS D23 Teaser Trailer Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

Ryan and John discuss all things Disney+ revealed at D23 including the Madalorian, The Clone Wars, Cassian Andor, and The Obi-Wan Kenobi show. Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor

After what has felt like a considerable draught in major Star Wars news this summer, this week's show is packed with rumors and speculation about The Rise of Skywalker, Rian Johnson's upcoming Star Wars film series, a possible (likely?) return to the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi for Ewan McGregor in a Disney + series, and our reactions to the Star Wars Resistance season two trailer. So much to cover and quite a lot to say about each topic in this extra-large episode of the Blockade Runner Podcast. Ryan's audio this week is coming from Skype as his local recording malfunctioned, so if you notice that it sounds a little off, that's why and we're working on it and will hopefully have things back to normal next week. Episode Links: Sith Trooper Merchandise Arriving September 1, Interesting Detail About Them Revealed Rian Johnson on the Freedom of His ‘Star Wars’ Trilogy & ‘Knives Out 'Star Wars': Ewan McGregor in Talks for an Obi-Wan Kenobi Series for Disney+ (Hollywood Reporter) Ewan McGregor May Return as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Disney + Series (Deadline) Resistance Season 2 Trailer Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram YouTube

News for this week's show includes the launch of Star Wars Roll Out, John's thoughts on the recently released Star Wars: Myths and Fables, Ryan's review of the Age of Resistance special, and a rumored rerelease of all 10 saga films on blu ray this fall. We discuss all of The Phantom Menace's deleted scenes for our primary topic this week in the back half of the episode. Unfortunately we have some sound quality issues on this episode that we're not able to correct in post-production. It's listenable, but not representative of the usual sound quality level of the show. Next week should be back to normal. Episode Links: STAR WARS ROLL OUT, AN ADORABLE NEW SERIES OF ANIMATED SHORTS, BOUNCES TO THE SCREEN All Ten Star Wars Movies Being Re-Released on Blu-Ray In September The Phantom Menace DVD Deleted Scenes Intro Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Twitter Instagram YouTube

This week's episode features a look back at the first issue of Star Wars Insider magazine published in fall of 1994. We discuss the early years of the magazine and its transition from the Lucasfilm Fan Club Magazine, some of our favorite merch in the Jawa Trader, and the qualities of the rare metal known as "pewter."  Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram YouTube

This year's San Diego Comic Con didn't feature a Rise of Skywalker panel, but there still ended up being quite a few fun Star Wars panels and announcements coming out of the show. We open up the show with some discussion of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts panel and Kevin Smith's story about a mysterious Episode IX set before spending the remainder of the episode breaking down the Hasbro and publishing panels. Not gonna lie, this episode ended up being a nightmare to finish and publish due to some unfortunate technology mishaps and as a result the sound had to be pulled straight from the Skype recording. The quality if noticeably lower than usual, but also still fine (in my opinion). Next week's episode should be back to our normal sound quality. Oh, and video is back too if you prefer to watch/listen through YouTube. Episode Links: Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Updates 5 Things We Learned From The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Panel (Star Wars Official Site) Kevin Smith's Comments on the Final Shot of TROS (via IGN) Hasbro Panel Rundown (via YakFace) SDCC 2019: MARVEL’S THE RISE OF KYLO RENREVEALED AND MORE HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE LUCASFILM PUBLISHING PANEL Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube

We kick this week's show off with some follow up on our Galaxy's Edge episode via some comments from our friend Jake and a look at Abigail Disney's criticism of the company's treatment of its park employees. The rest of the show is all about the recently-unveiled Sith troopers! We discuss the look, but more importantly, the name of these crimson villains and speculate about how they might fit into The Rise of Skywalker and exactly which Sith they may be working for...  For those who watch the show on YouTube, we're experimenting with Google Hangouts alternatives (because Google is killing that platform at the end of this month) and unfortunately our first try didn't work out. We'll still post the audio to YouTube, but it'll just be a static image for this week. Hopefully we'll get the video side of things worked out for episode 114. Episode Links: Our Friend Jake's Comments On His Trip to Galaxy's Edge 'I was so livid': Disney heiress visits theme park to see worker conditions SEE THE NEW SITH TROOPER FROM STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER AT SDCC 2019 Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Click here to send us a voice message! Twitter Instagram YouTube

This week's episode focuses entirely on Galaxy's Edge (which is kind of weird since neither of us have been there), including what the numbers are saying about how popular the park and its merchandise are and how some bogus visitors are ripping stuff off and trying to sell it online. The second half of the show features a look at the first three issues of Marvel's Galaxy's Edge tie-in book and our thoughts on what we'd like to see from future tie-in material. Episode Links: Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Visitors Auctioning Stolen Disneyland Items Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Crowds Smaller Than Anticipated Who Would Pay $25,000 for a Droid at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? More People Than You Might Expect Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Is Running Out of Lightsabers, Kyber Crystals and Droid Parts, but There’s Still Plenty of Souvenirs to Bring Home from Batuu Show Links: Email = blockaderunnerpodcast@gmail.com Twitter Instagram Anchor YouTube