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The Holdo Maneuver

The Holdo Maneuver

By Marc Vibbert and Michael Sawran

— Hosted by Marc Vibbert and Michael Sawran ✨

THE HOLDO MANEUVER is a short-form podcast with two dads trying to fit "Star Wars" into their exceedingly busy lives. Each episode they'll share their thoughts on different topics from a galaxy far, far away! From the animated series, live-action TV and films, comic books, video games, novels, theme park experiences or toys it's all up for discussion!

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EPISODE XIV — OBI-WAN KENOBI (Part IV: Review and Recap)

The Holdo ManeuverJun 09, 2022

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EPISODE LXIII — THE BAD BATCH | Season Three Trailer & THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU | Announcement (Reaction & Discussion)

EPISODE LXIII — THE BAD BATCH | Season Three Trailer & THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU | Announcement (Reaction & Discussion)

"Omega has been waiting for us a long time.”


This week on ⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠ Marc and Mike discuss the latest news out of Lucasfilm! Starting with breaking down THE BAD BATCH season three (the final season) trailer and clip from the premiere. Followed up by speculating about what the premise of the next STAR WARS film, THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU will entail! Also discussed: the passing of the late great Carl Weathers, the Rey Skywalker new Jedi order film⁠⁠⁠, plus much, much more...

(Recorded February 10th, 2024)


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EPISODE LXII — REBEL MOON: PART ONE - A CHILD OF FIRE (Review)

EPISODE LXII — REBEL MOON: PART ONE - A CHILD OF FIRE (Review)

"Do not celebrate this. There's no honor in this. This could easily be any of you lying here in the gutter of some forgotten world in the name of revenge. You would do well to remember that."


Mike and Marc head to the Motherworld this week on THE HOLDO MANEUVER and are joined by returning guest Kenny Madison (of Trek Wars, LassoCast.) Come with us on this derivative adventure through Zack Snyder's REBEL MOON: PART ONE - A CHILD OF FIRE! Also discussed: how hard it is to make a movie, very subtle imagery, Synder Bros, plus much, much more...

(Recorded Janaury 14th, 2024)


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Jan 24, 202401:00:17
EPISODE LXI — A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE | with KYLE NEWMAN and ADAM F. GOLDBERG (LIVE Interview)

EPISODE LXI — A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE | with KYLE NEWMAN and ADAM F. GOLDBERG (LIVE Interview)

"If I had the time and a sledgehammer, I would track down every copy of that show and smash it." - George Lucas



This week on THE HOLDO MANEUVER Marc and Mike are joined by Producer & NYT bestseller KYLE NEWMAN (Director of FANBOYS) and Executive Producer ADAM F. GOLDBERG (Writer of FANBOYS, Creator of THE GOLDBERGS) to discuss the new documentary - A DISTURBANCE IN THE FORCE: HOW THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL HAPPENED! Also discussed: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT, who's the king of the geeks, what STAR WARS means to Kyle and Adam, plus much, much more...

(Livestreamed on December 7th, 2023)


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Dec 11, 202301:15:33
EPISODE LX — LUKE SKYWALKER (Character Highlight)

EPISODE LX — LUKE SKYWALKER (Character Highlight)

“You Think What? I’m Gonna Walk Out With A Laser Sword And Stare Down The Whole First Order?”

This week on ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ we're not a little short for stormtroopers. Mike and Marc are joined by voice actor Adam Molloy!


In this last round of our 2023 inaugural series: Characters We're Thankful For, we highlight (farmboy, Jedi Knight/Master, & legend) LUKE SKYWALKER, portrayed with iconic perfection by the incomproble MARK HAMILL.


Discussed: BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, Mark Hamill and Luke Skywalker's lasting cultural impact⁠⁠⁠, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on November 30th, 2023)


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Dec 06, 202355:19
EPISODE LIX — LEIA ORGANA (Character Highlight)

EPISODE LIX — LEIA ORGANA (Character Highlight)

"Someone has to save our skins. Into the garbage chute, flyboy."


Join us in the sass factory this week on ⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Marc and Mike are joined by returning guest & voice actor Bonnie Marie Williams⁠ (of The Richmond Way.)


In the first of our series: Characters We're Thankful For, we highlight (Princess, General, Rebel, Sister, and mother) LEIA ORGANA, and the woman who made the character an icon, CARRIE FISHER.


Discussed: our favorite Leia moments, Carrie Fisher's lasting impact, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on November 8th, 2023)


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Nov 15, 202301:04:53
EPISODE LVIII — SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (Retrospective)

EPISODE LVIII — SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY (Retrospective)

"I Don’t Like It. I Don’t Agree With It. But I Accept It."


Come with us as we hop into the Millennium Falcon and head to Corellia this week on ⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Mike and Marc are joined by returning guest Ralph D. Apel (of Live Action Star Wars, Getting LOST) to let you know why Ron Howard's SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY should be one of your favorite STAR WARS movies!


Discussed: the WILLOW Disney+ series, John Powell's score, the upcoming LANDO movie, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on October 18th, 2023)


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Oct 25, 202301:07:29
EPISODE LVII — AHSOKA (Season Finale | "Part 8: The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE LVII — AHSOKA (Season Finale | "Part 8: The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord" - Review and Recap)

"Perhaps this is where a ronin such as you belongs. Today, victory is mine. Long Live the Empire."


This week on THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Mike was taken over by Nightsister Magick! So in lieu of that Marc is joined by returning guests from TREK WARS, Aspen Webster⁠ & Kenny Madison, as well as Andrea D.W. from COACH BEARD'S BOOK CLUB! United they recap the season finale of the Disney+ Original Series ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AHSOKA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - "Part 8: The Jedi, The Witch, and The Warlord."


Discussed: recasting Baylan Skoll with Aspen, The Fellowship of the Rings meets the Mortis gods, and Big Daddy Energy, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on October 4th, 2023)


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Oct 18, 202301:29:42
EPISODE LVI — AHSOKA ("Part 7: Dreams and Madness" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE LVI — AHSOKA ("Part 7: Dreams and Madness" - Review and Recap)

"Impatience for victory guarantees defeat."


This week on THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, The Force is our ally as Marc and Mike forego a lightsaber. Our band of Rebels joining us are returning guest Stanford Clark (of Movies: Past and Present, Animation Fascination) and first-time guest Germain Lussier (Senior Reporter, Gizmodo | io9.) So come with us as we board The Chimaera and examine the penultimate episode of Disney+'s ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AHSOKA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - "Part 7: Dreams and Madness."


Discussed: where the AHSOKA series takes place in the timeline, Germain's discussion with Filoni from earlier this year, our disdain for Senator Xiono, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on September 28th, 2023)


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Sep 30, 202301:05:31
EPISODE LV — AHSOKA ("Part 6: Far, Far Away" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE LV — AHSOKA ("Part 6: Far, Far Away" - Review and Recap)

"What was first just a dream has become a frightening reality for those who may oppose us."


As ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ heads to Peridea in this episode recorded LIVE, Mike and Marc finish their audiobook for "The History of the Galaxy: Part 1." Joining the show this week are first-time guests SilverKayyy and LuchaJohnny (of Geek the F*** Out) to dive deep on the sixth episode of the Disney+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AHSOKA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ series - "Part 6: Far, Far Away."


Discussed: Hayden Christensen with a beard, Thrawn's docking procedure, hermit crab Hobbits, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on September 21st, 2023)


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Sep 25, 202301:30:26
EPISODE LIV — AHSOKA ("Part 5: Shadow Warrior" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE LIV — AHSOKA ("Part 5: Shadow Warrior" - Review and Recap)

"One is never too old to learn, Snips."


In this episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ recorded LIVE in The World Between Worlds, Marc and Mike complete their training with Anakin Skywalker. They are joined this week by returning guests Andrea D.W. (of Coach Beard's Book Club)⁠⁠ and Adam Daniel⁠ (of Issue 1 Productions) to discuss the fifth episode of the Disney+ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AHSOKA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ series - "Part 5: Shadow Warrior."


Discussed: Shared love of Hayden Christensen, 'member berries, Austin Powers puns from TREK WARS's Kenny Madison, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on September 13th, 2023)


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Sep 19, 202301:24:53
EPISODE LIII — AHSOKA ("Part 4: Fallen Jedi" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE LIII — AHSOKA ("Part 4: Fallen Jedi" - Review and Recap)

Sep 08, 202301:24:29
EPISODE LII — AHSOKA ("Part 3: Time to Fly" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE LII — AHSOKA ("Part 3: Time to Fly" - Review and Recap)

"Just sat back and waited to see who came out on top?"


In this episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Marc and Mike pick back up their Jedi training with Huyang! Joined this week by returning guests Kai Patterson (OBI-WAN KENOBI: THE PATTERSON CUT) & Justin Gyorfi (Rant to the Future), and first-time guest Ted Sowards. Together they break down the most recent episode of the Disney+ series ⁠⁠⁠AHSOKA⁠⁠⁠ - "Part 3: Time to Fly," who will keep watching, and who's dropping the show after three episodes?


Discussed: How The Force works, STAR WARS spoilers for Ted, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on August 30th, 2023)


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Sep 01, 202301:45:14
EPISODE LI — AHSOKA (Series Premiere | "Part 1: Master and Apprentice" & "Part 2: Toil and Trouble" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE LI — AHSOKA (Series Premiere | "Part 1: Master and Apprentice" & "Part 2: Toil and Trouble" - Review and Recap)

"Sometimes even the right reasons have the wrong consequences."


Welcome back to another episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠⁠! This week Mike and Marc head to Lothal and are once again joined on their journey by returning guests, Aspen Webster and Kenny Madison (of Trek Wars!) While recapping the Disney+ Series Premiere of ⁠⁠AHSOKA⁠⁠ - "Part 1: Master and Apprentice" and "Part 2: Toil and Trouble" a heated debate ensues about the direction and story of the series.


Discussed: Chopper being a war criminal, Kevin Kiner's remarkable score, plus much, much more...

⁠⁠BONUS: TREK WARS — Episode 46 - More Ahsoka!⁠⁠

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(Recorded on August 24th, 2023)


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Aug 26, 202302:17:11
EPISODE L — WHO IS AHSOKA TANO | From Jedi to Rebel to Hero (Recap)

EPISODE L — WHO IS AHSOKA TANO | From Jedi to Rebel to Hero (Recap)

"I Am No Jedi."


Welcome back to another episode of ⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠! This week Marc and Mike are joined by returning guest, and an Ahsoka Tano expert Aspen Webster (of Trek Wars,) to recap the character's rich history before the Disney+ Original Series AHSOKA begins. From Ahsoka's debut with Ashley Eckstein in the 2008 STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS film, its follow-up series, STAR WARS: REBELS, TALES OF THE JEDI, and Rosario Dawson's debut of the character in live-action on THE MANDALORIAN and THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT.


Discussed: Our favorite Ahsoka moments, what we'd like to see in the upcoming live-action series, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on August 16th, 2023)


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Aug 19, 202301:28:11
EPISODE XLIX — OBI-WAN KENOBI: THE PATTERSON CUT | Kai Patterson (Interview)

EPISODE XLIX — OBI-WAN KENOBI: THE PATTERSON CUT | Kai Patterson (Interview)

"I'm not who I used to be."


Welcome back to another episode of ⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠! In this week's episode, Mike and Marc take another look at the Disney+ series OBI-WAN KENOBI, from a certain point of view. Joined by filmmaker Kai Patterson (editor of the viral fan edit, OBI-WAN KENOBI: THE PATTERSON CUT) for an interview into his process of reworking the narrative of the series, and his STAR WARS fan origins.


Discussed: Kai's work on the popular tv series LOST, his own original films, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on July 26th, 2023)


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Aug 02, 202301:18:18
BONUS EPISODE — TREK WARS | Ewoks: The Battle for Endor / Star Trek: Amok Time

BONUS EPISODE — TREK WARS | Ewoks: The Battle for Endor / Star Trek: Amok Time

In this BONUS EPISODE, Marc and Mike were guests over at TREK WARS with our friends Aspen Webster and Kenny Madison

"Amok Time (Star Trek: TOS) vs. Ewoks: The Battle for Endor (Star Wars) We start S2 of Star Trek TOS in style - with our friends Marc Vibbert and Michael Sawran from The Holdo Maneuver Podcast. This epic episode digs deep into guests' relationships with both Star Wars and Star Trek. Mike and Marc also suffer through Ewoks: The Battle for Endor. Kenny and Aspen talk about Vulcan culture and its synthesizing of "alien" cultures to Western society. We also get into the making of Ewoks: The Battle for Endor and the Wilford Brimley of it all."


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Jul 31, 202302:09:53
EPISODE XLVIII — TED LASSO STRIKES BACK | STAR WARS at AFC Richmond

EPISODE XLVIII — TED LASSO STRIKES BACK | STAR WARS at AFC Richmond

"Now, don’t you fret Boba Fett." EPISODE XLVIII — WHISTLE! Welcome to a mega-sized episode of ⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠! This week Marc and Mike believe in believe as they are joined by a legion of Lasso podcasters and content creators from around the TED LASSO fandom. Discussed: the shared themes of TED LASSO and STAR WARS including — found family, redemption, father and son relationships, plus much, much more... (Recorded on June 24th & 25th, 2023)


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Jul 01, 202303:03:46
BONUS EPISODE — STAR WARS: VISIONS | Volume 2 (Series Review)

BONUS EPISODE — STAR WARS: VISIONS | Volume 2 (Series Review)

This bonus episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER originally appeared in the podcast feed for ANIMATION FASCINATION as episode 105 —


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"Hang in there, little dancer. Soon, we'll all be free." 


In this episode, Rogue Squadron commanders Stanford and Marc are joined by Red Leader ⁠⁠Mike Sawran⁠⁠ (of ⁠⁠The Holdo Maneuver⁠⁠⁠⁠South of Normal⁠⁠) to travel the globe in the second volume of the Disney+ anthology series, STAR WARS: VISIONS


Also discussed: ⁠Disney+ removing original content from the streaming service⁠, trailers for GREMLINS: SECRETS OF THE MOGWAI & WISHplus much, much more...


Visit our website for the full lineup of our news and trailer discussion links.


(recorded on: Monday, May 29th, 2023)

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Jun 10, 202301:27:36
EPISODE XLVII — STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (Retrospective)

EPISODE XLVII — STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (Retrospective)

"I am a Jedi, like my father before me."


Welcome back to another episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the RETURN OF THE JEDI and head back to May of 1983. For the final film in the STAR WARS original trilogy Marc and Mike are joined by guest Paul Hermann (of The Comic Binge, Star Wars: The Saga Continues, Star Wars News Net, & the MCU Fan Show.)


Discussed: the popularity of Ewoks, the great Boba Fett debate, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on May 29th, 2023)


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May 31, 202301:57:16
EPISODE XLVI — THE BAD BATCH: Season 2 vs THE MANDALORIAN: Season 3 | MAY THE 4TH (Debate)
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EPISODE XLV — THE MANDALORIAN (Season Finale: 3x08 "The Return" - Review and Recap)
Apr 21, 202301:07:08
EPISODE XLIV — THE MANDALORIAN (3x07 "The Spies" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XLIV — THE MANDALORIAN (3x07 "The Spies" - Review and Recap)

"Your song is not yet written. I will serve you until it is."


Welcome back to another episode of ⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠! This week Marc and Mike are joined by artist Audie Norman. They converse while recapping and reviewing the penultimate episode for the third season of the Disney+ series ⁠⁠⁠THE MANDALORIAN⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠"Chapter 23: The Spies."⁠⁠


Also discussed: James Mangold's STAR WARS film announcement, Dave Filoni directing the film finale to the Mando era, Rey leading a New Jedi Order, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on April 13th, 2023)


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Apr 14, 202301:08:51
BONUS MINI-EPISODE — AHSOKA | Star Wars: Celebration (Trailer Reaction)

BONUS MINI-EPISODE — AHSOKA | Star Wars: Celebration (Trailer Reaction)

“Heir to the Empire.”

Welcome back to another THE HOLDO MANEUVER minisode! In this bonus episode, Marc and Mike are joined by returning guest Aspen Webster (of Trek Wars) and first-time guest Kevin Coll (of Fused Film) to break down the AHSOKA trailer and briefly discuss the news that dropped at STAR WARS: CELEBRATION - in 30 minutes (give or take...) or less!



(Live Streamed on April 7th, 2023)


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Apr 09, 202301:19:28
EPISODE XLIII — THE MANDALORIAN (3x06 "Guns for Hire" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XLIII — THE MANDALORIAN (3x06 "Guns for Hire" - Review and Recap)

"Human Life Is So Short. They Don’t Ask That Much Of Us."


Welcome back to another episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Mike and Marc are joined by a co-host of the podcast ⁠Richmond Til We Die⁠, Christian Dashiell. Together the three sit down to recap and review this third season's sixth episode of the Disney+ series ⁠⁠THE MANDALORIAN⁠⁠, directed by Bryce Dallas Howard, ⁠"Chapter 22: Guns for Hire."


Also discussed: the TED LASSO elevator pitch and how much STAR WARS and the series have in common, streaming sweeps week guest starring Jack Black, Lizzo, and Christopher Lloyd, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on April 6th, 2023)


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Apr 08, 202353:43
EPISODE XLII — THE MANDALORIAN (3x05 "The Pirate" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XLII — THE MANDALORIAN (3x05 "The Pirate" - Review and Recap)

"Mandalore must all come together. You have walked both worlds. You are the one who can unite us."


Welcome back to another episode of ⁠⁠⁠THE HOLDO MANEUVER⁠⁠⁠! This week Marc and Mike are joined by guest, ⁠⁠⁠Craig McFarland⁠ ⁠(of ⁠⁠Peanut Butter and Biscuits⁠ & ⁠Beyond the Mouse⁠). Together the three geek out while recapping and reviewing "Chapter 21: The Pirate," the Peter Ramsey-directed season three, episode five entry of the Disney+ series THE MANDALORIAN.  


Also discussed: STAR WARS: REBELS, TED LASSO, ⁠SKELETON CREW episode directors⁠⁠⁠⁠, plus much, much more ...  


(Recorded on March 30th, 2023)


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Apr 01, 202301:00:51
EPISODE XLI — THE MANDALORIAN (3x04 "The Foundling" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XLI — THE MANDALORIAN (3x04 "The Foundling" - Review and Recap)

"Don't worry. My dad was the same way. He's just proud of you."


Welcome back to another episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Mike and Marc are joined by guests, ⁠Marita Barth and Michaela Hunter (of Coach Beard's Book Club). The roundtable scattered across the globe and timezones recap and review season three, episode four of the Disney+ series THE MANDALORIAN, "Chapter 20: The Foundling." 


Also discussed: Pedro Pascal on COMMUNITY, Mandalorian paintball, TED LASSO, plus much, much more ...  


(Recorded on March 27th, 2023)

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Apr 01, 202358:41
EPISODE XL — THE MANDALORIAN (3x03 "The Convert" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XL — THE MANDALORIAN (3x03 "The Convert" - Review and Recap)

"Thanks to the groundbreaking work of the Kaminoans, we know that cloning can duplicate an individual from a single genetic strand. What my work explored was the hopes of combining multiple strands to create replicas that incorporated the best genetic attributes of both donors."

Welcome back to another episode of
THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike are joined by returning guest, Stanford Clark (of Movies: Past and Present / Animation Fascination) as well as first-time guest Michael Tirona. Together they recap and review all the happenings of season three, episode three of the Disney+ series THE MANDALORIAN, "Chapter 19: The Convert." 

Also discussed: Damon Lindelof on the merits of choosing NOT  to make a STAR WARS film even if you love it, this episode of THE MANDALORIAN brought to you by ANDOR, plus much, much more ...  

(Recorded on March 15th, 2023)

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Mar 17, 202355:20
EPISODE XXXIX — THE MANDALORIAN (3x02 "The Mines of Mandalore" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXXIX — THE MANDALORIAN (3x02 "The Mines of Mandalore" - Review and Recap)

"The songs of eons past foretold of the Mythosaur rising up to herald a new age of Mandalore."

Welcome back to another Death Star-sized episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Mike and Marc are once again joined by returning guests,
Adam Daniel (of Issue 1 Productions) and Justin Gyorfi (of Rant to the Future.) Season three, episode two of the Disney+ series THE MANDALORIAN, "Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore" is reviewed and recapped. 

Also discussed: Patty Jenkins and Kevin Feige's STAR WARS films are being shelved (but will Taika Waititi star in his as IG-11?), is the Halycon Galactic Starcruiser too expensive, how does porg soup compare to pog soup, does R5-D4 have a soul, plus much, much more ...

(Recorded on March 9th, 2023)

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Mar 10, 202301:14:51
EPISODE XXXVIII — THE MANDALORIAN (Season Premiere: 3x01 "The Apostate" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXXVIII — THE MANDALORIAN (Season Premiere: 3x01 "The Apostate" - Review and Recap)

"No squeezie. No squeeze. Bad baby!"

Welcome back to another Death Star-sized episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike are joined by the hosts of TREK WARS, Aspen Webster and Kenny Madison (also of LASSO CAST.) Together they recap and review the season three premiere of the Disney+ series THE MANDALORIAN, "Chapter 17: The Apostate."

Also discussed: THE MANDALORIAN season 4 is already written (but a series finale ending is not), and we share our love of Space Whales as well as Jizz-Wailing. So just add some broth and a potato, and baby you've got a stew going because it's like poetry, it rhymes...

(Recorded on March 1st, 2023)

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Mar 05, 202301:33:33
EPISODE XXXVII — REVENGE OF THE SMITH | STAR WARS' INFLUENCE ON KEVIN SMITH (Discussion)

EPISODE XXXVII — REVENGE OF THE SMITH | STAR WARS' INFLUENCE ON KEVIN SMITH (Discussion)

“'EMPIRE' had the better ending... It ends on such a down note. I mean, that's what life is, a series of down endings. All 'JEDI' had was a bunch of Muppets.”

Welcome back to the 37th episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER in a row! Returning guest Adam Daniel (of Issue 1 Productions)  joins Marc and Mike to discuss Kevin Smith's filmography and STAR WARS' influence on his career and THE VIEW ASKEWNIVERSE.  

Also Discussed: Holdo's One Year Pod-versary, DINNER FOR FIVE with Kevin Smith and Jon Favreau, SPOILERS! WITH KEVIN SMITH: Interview with Jon Favreau, plus much, much more...

(Recorded on February 16th, 2023)

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Feb 19, 202347:10
BONUS MINI-EPISODE — THE MANDALORIAN | Season 3 (Trailer Reaction)

BONUS MINI-EPISODE — THE MANDALORIAN | Season 3 (Trailer Reaction)

“Our people are scattered. like stars in the galaxy, What are we? What do we stand for?”


Welcome to a THE HOLDO MANEUVER minisode! In this bonus episode, Mike and Marc are joined by returning guests Adam Daniel (of Issue 1 Productions) and Trent Vactor (of Comic Book Kaiju) to break down THE MANDALORIAN season three trailer - in 15 minutes or less!

(Recorded on January 19th, 2023)  

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Jan 22, 202314:58
EPISODE XXXVI — STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE (Retrospective)

EPISODE XXXVI — STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MENACE (Retrospective)

“A Surprise, To Be Sure, But A Welcome One.”


Welcome back to another episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week we head back to May of 1999 for the first of the STAR WARS prequels, THE PHANTOM MENACE, where Marc and Mike are joined by guests Aaron Hudson (of That Movie is Fine Podcast) and Laurence Greatrex.


Discussed: Darth Jar Jar, John Williams' score, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on January 16th 2023)

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Jan 18, 202301:07:35
EPISODE XXXV — THE BAD BATCH | Season Two Premiere (Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXXV — THE BAD BATCH | Season Two Premiere (Review and Recap)

"So, this is the top team! The rogue clones on the run from the Empire, huh?"  


Welcome back to THE HOLDO MANEUVER! In this crossover episode with ANIMATION FASCINATION, Marc and Mike join Clone Force 99 for the season two premiere of THE BAD BATCH!

Also Discussed: Mike recounts his hardships trying to binge season one of the series to catch up before season two.


(Recorded on January 4th, 2023)

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Jan 07, 202345:21
EPISODE XXXIV — THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL (Retrospective)

EPISODE XXXIV — THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL (Retrospective)

"This holiday is yours, where we all share with you the hope that this day brings us closer to freedom and to harmony and to peace."


Welcome back to
THE HOLDO MANEUVER! On this week's episode, Mike and Marc celebrate Life Day with Bea Arthur, Itchy, Lumpy, and the rest as they experience the 1978 STAR WARS: HOLIDAY SPECIAL.

 Also discussed: THE BAD BATCH season two trailer, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on December 23rd, 2022)

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Dec 24, 202248:02
EPISODE XXXIII — STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE (First Visit)

EPISODE XXXIII — STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE (First Visit)

"Bright Suns!"  

Welcome back to another episode of
THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike are joined by returning guests Ralph Apel (of CasinoSkunk Productions, Live Action Star Wars) and Adam Daniel (of Issue 1 Productions.) Discussed is Marc's recent journey to the planet of Batuu at Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, including Savi's Workshop, Rise of the Resistance, Ronto's Roasters, plus much, much more...

Til the Spire! 


(Recorded on December 7th 2022)


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Dec 09, 202201:15:25
EPISODE XXXII — ANDOR (Season Finale: 1x12 "Rix Road" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXXII — ANDOR (Season Finale: 1x12 "Rix Road" - Review and Recap)

"Freedom is a pure idea. It occurs spontaneously and without instruction."


Welcome back to another episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Mike and Marc are joined by returning guest Justin Gyorfi to recap and review the finale episode for season one of the Disney+ series STAR WARS: ANDOR, "Rix Road."


Also discussed: upcoming visits to Galaxy's Edge, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on November 25th 2022)

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Nov 27, 202201:04:60
EPISODE XXXI — ANDOR (1x11 "Daughter of Ferrix" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXXI — ANDOR (1x11 "Daughter of Ferrix" - Review and Recap)

"I don’t have lately. I have always; I have a constant blur of plates spinning and knives on the floor."

Welcome back to another episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike are joined by James Hewlett (of Live Action Star Wars, Invincipod) to recap and review the penultimate episode for season one of the Disney+ series STAR WARS: ANDOR, "Daughter of Ferrix."

Also discussed: Life Day, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on November 17th 2022)

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Nov 18, 202259:04
EPISODE XXX — ANDOR (1x10 "One Way Out" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXX — ANDOR (1x10 "One Way Out" - Review and Recap)

"I burn my life to make a sunrise that I know I'll never see."

Welcome back to another episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike are joined by returning guest Trent Vactor (of Comic Book Kaiju) to recap and review the tenth episode of the Disney+ series STAR WARS: ANDOR, "One Way Out."


Also discussed: THE ACOLYTE Cast and Filming Date Officially Announced, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on November 10th 2022)

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Nov 11, 202247:20
EPISODE XXIX — ANDOR (1x09 "Nobody's Listening!" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXIX — ANDOR (1x09 "Nobody's Listening!" - Review and Recap)

“We've chosen a side. We're fighting against the dark. We're making something of our lives.”

Welcome back to another episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Mike and Marc are joined by returning guest Adam Daniel (of Issue 1 Productions) to recap and review the ninth episode of the Disney+ series STAR WARS: ANDOR, "Nobody's Listening!"

Also discussed:  ANDOR season two filming details, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on November 4th 2022)

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Nov 05, 202254:35
EPISODE XXVIII — ANDOR (1x08 "Narkina 5" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXVIII — ANDOR (1x08 "Narkina 5" - Review and Recap)

“Breathe deep… This may be the last fresh air we ever taste.”


Welcome back to another Death Star-sized episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike are joined by Ralph Apel (of CasinoSkunk Productions, Live Action Star Wars) to recap and review the eighth episode of the Disney+ series STAR WARS: ANDOR, "Narkina 5."


Also discussed: Damon Lindelof's new STAR WARS project, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on October 27th 2022)

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Oct 28, 202201:04:30
EPISODE XXVII — ANDOR (1x07 "Announcement" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXVII — ANDOR (1x07 "Announcement" - Review and Recap)

"I show you the stone in my hand, you miss the knife at your throat."

Welcome back to another Death Star-sized episode of THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Mike and Marc are joined by Michael Lee (of ThatsItLA.com) to recap and review the seventh episode of the Disney+ series STAR WARS: ANDOR, "Announcement."

Also discussed: Michael Lee's Galactic Starcruiser experience, plus much, much more...

(Recorded on October 21st 2022)

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Oct 22, 202201:22:55
EPISODE XXVI — ANDOR (1x06 "The Eye" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXVI — ANDOR (1x06 "The Eye" - Review and Recap)

"The Empire doesn't play by the rules. They don't care enough to learn. They don't have to. You mean nothing to them."


Welcome back to THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike are joined by Collins Ezeanyim to recap and review the sixth episode of the Disney+ series STAR WARS: ANDOR, "The Eye."

Also discussed: Rumors of Grand Admiral Thrawn Casting, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on October 13th 2022)

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Oct 14, 202255:41
EPISODE XXV — ANDOR (1x05 "The Axe Forgets" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXV — ANDOR (1x05 "The Axe Forgets" - Review and Recap)

"...but the tree remembers."

Welcome back to THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike are joined by returning guests, Adam Daniel (of Issue 1 Productions) and Trent Vactor (of Comic Book Kaiju and The Sandbox Gamers) to recap and review the fifth episode of the Disney+ series STAR WARS: ANDOR, "The Axe Forgets."

Also discussed: Our "I am your father." segment, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on October 6th 2022)

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Oct 07, 202250:23
EPISODE XXIV — ANDOR (1x04 "Aldhani" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXIV — ANDOR (1x04 "Aldhani" - Review and Recap)

"Close to nothing and not very far away from everything."


Welcome back to a Death Star-sized THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Mike and Marc are joined by returning guest, Adam Frazier (of Pop 'n' Pizza, /Film, and FirstShowing) to recap and review the fourth episode of the Disney+ series STAR WARS: ANDOR, "Aldhani."

Also discussed: James Earl Jones retires as the voice of Darth Vader, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on September 29th 2022)

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Oct 01, 202253:32
(Video) | ANDOR: 1x04 "Aldhani" - Review & Recap

(Video) | ANDOR: 1x04 "Aldhani" - Review & Recap

"Close to nothing and not very far away from everything."

Welcome back to a Death Star-sized THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Mike and Marc are joined by returning guest, Adam Frazier (of Pop 'n' Pizza, /Film, and FirstShowing) to recap and review the fourth episode of the Disney+ series STAR WARS: ANDOR, "Aldhani."

Also discussed: James Earl Jones retires as the voice of Darth Vader, plus much, much more...

(Recorded on September 29th 2022)

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Oct 01, 202253:32
EPISODE XXIII — ANDOR (Series Premiere: "Kassa", "That Would Be Me", & "Reckoning" - Review and Recap)

EPISODE XXIII — ANDOR (Series Premiere: "Kassa", "That Would Be Me", & "Reckoning" - Review and Recap)

"Don’t you want to fight these bastards for real?"


Welcome back to a Death Star-sized THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike are joined by guests, Jay Glatfelter (of Geek. Dad. Life. and Geek. Dad. Life. 2) and Trent Vactor (of Comic Book Kaiju and The Sandbox Gamers) to recap and review the series premiere debut episodes of the Disney+ series STAR WARS: ANDOR, "Kassa," "That Would Be Me," & "Reckoning."


Also discussed: THE ACOLYTE casts Manny Jacinto, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on September 22nd 2022)

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Sep 23, 202201:02:49
EPISODE XXII — SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE (Retrospective)

EPISODE XXII — SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE (Retrospective)

"After The Empire Strikes Back and before Return of the Jedi, there was a time when heroes and villains alike lived in the Shadows of the Empire."


Welcome back to THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike are joined by returning guest Justin Gyorfi to discuss the Lucas multimedia project, SHADOWS OF THE EMPIRE, as well as the recently released Disney+ making-of documentary, OBI-WAN KENOBI: A JEDI'S RETURN!


Also discussed: news from this year's D23 expo including trailers for THE MANDALORIAN season 3, TALES OF THE JEDI, and the final trailer for ANDOR, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on September 14th 2022)


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Sep 15, 202257:34
EPISODE XXI — LEGO STAR WARS: SUMMER VACATION (Review)

EPISODE XXI — LEGO STAR WARS: SUMMER VACATION (Review)

"They're going to need a bigger beach."


Welcome back to THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Mike and Marc become master builders to discuss the new Disney+ TV special, LEGO STAR WARS: SUMMER VACATION!


Also discussed: Rian Johnson's trilogy, ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY breaks the IMAX top 10 box office, new STAR WARS JEDI books announced, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on August 31st 2022)

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Sep 01, 202247:59
EPISODE XX — LIGHT & MAGIC (Parts 4, 5, and 6 - Docuseries: Review)

EPISODE XX — LIGHT & MAGIC (Parts 4, 5, and 6 - Docuseries: Review)

"Let's do something no one has ever seen before."

Welcome back to THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike break down the final three episodes of Lawrence Kasdan's Disney+ docuseries LIGHT & MAGIC. Covering from 1982 through to the present day, Part 4: I Think I Found My People, Part 5: Morfing, and Part 6: No More Pretending You’re Dinosaurs.


Also discussed: ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY gets an IMAX re-release and Marc reviews the new vinyl record from Mondo for the film's score as well, THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT season two update, plus much, much more...


(Recorded on August 17th 2022)

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Aug 18, 202201:12:16
EPISODE XIX — LIGHT & MAGIC (Parts 1, 2, and 3 - Docuseries: Review)

EPISODE XIX — LIGHT & MAGIC (Parts 1, 2, and 3 - Docuseries: Review)

"An unlikely team comes together to create the effects for a new space film called 'The Star Wars'..."

Welcome back to THE HOLDO MANEUVER! This week Marc and Mike break down the first three episodes of Lawrence Kasdan's Disney+ docuseries LIGHT & MAGIC. Covering from 1975 through to 1982, Part 1: Gang of Outsiders, Part 2: On the Bucking Bronco, and Part 3: Just Think About It.

Also discussed: the new trailer and premiere date change for ANDOR, casting for THE ACOLYTE, and the trailer for ICONS UNEARTHED: STAR WARS, plus much, much more...

(Recorded on August 2nd 2022)

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Aug 04, 202201:01:11