The top women-hosted Star Wars podcast sharing insider behind the scenes content, cast interviews and exploring Star Wars stories from the very beginning of the iconic franchise to its latest release.... and everything in between. Hosted by Charlotte and Caitlin, life-long best friends, Skytalkers want to be a part of your Star Wars experience, whether you’ve been a fan for forty years or a few months. @skytalkerpod www.skytalkers.com.
Interview with Kenji Kamiyama, Shunsuke Tada, and Hitoshi Ito (Creators of THE NINTH JEDI)
The new series Star Wars Visions Presents: The Ninth Jedi is just around the corner — we were able to talk to Supervising Director Kenji Kamiyama, Director Shunsuke Tada, and Producer Hitoshi Ito about the intentions and work that went into creating such a wonderful series. Thanks to our fellow roundtable participants and the translator! Star Wars Explained, Father. Son. Galaxy, Triad of the Force, and Talking Bay 94. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Clone Wars Rewatch: “Deception”, “Friends and Enemies”, “The Box”, and “Crisis on Naboo”
This week on our The Clone Wars Rewatch, we're diving into the Season 4 "Deception" arc: "Deception" (415), "Friends and Enemies" (416) "The Box" (417), and "Crisis on Naboo” (418). Lots to discuss in this 4-episode arc where Obi-Wan Kenobi fakes his own death and Anakin reacts. On this episode: We react to the expectations of the big ideas in this arc and whether they lived up to them. A deep dive into the fan reaction to this arc in 2012. Thematic conversation around deception, friendship, and more. Our highs and lows of these episodes. …and so much more. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Official Star Wars Mockumentary "R2-D2: Beneath the Dome"
This week on Skytalkers, we're diving into one of the strangest and most delightful corners of Star Wars history: R2-D2: Beneath the Dome. Released in 2001 as an official Lucasfilm mockumentary, the three-part special chronicled the "life and career" of R2-D2 as if he were a real Hollywood actor, complete with career highs, personal struggles, celebrity feuds, and a disastrous bungee-jumping stunt. On this episode: The history of the project The incredible cast and crew featured Our favorite moments + some of the funniest bits What legacy this mockumentary leaves for Star Wars marketing and humor (also, the Skywalker Ranch pool). … and so much more. Watch R2D2: Beneath the Dome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2i9u-gn9FI Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Leigh Brackett’s Star Wars Sequel (Rerelease)
We’re re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from our archive: Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Leigh Brackett, the first writer of the sequel to 1977’s Star Wars. Known as “The Queen of Space Opera,” Leigh Brackett worked with George Lucas to write a Star Wars sequel before it was called The Empire Strikes Back. Sadly, Brackett tragically died of cancer before completing the project and Lawrence Kasden was brought on — but several of her ideas and concepts made it to the screen. Caitlin and Charlotte discuss Brackett’s life, her involvement with Star Wars, her 2nd draft, what they liked about it and what they didn’t, and so much more. Leigh Bracket’s ESB Draft: https://starwarz.com/tbone/wp-content/uploads/Star-Wars-Sequel-Brackett.pdf Gizmodo Article: https://gizmodo.com/they-mocked-her-science-fantasy-then-she-wrote-empir-489586578 Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
George Lucas & Steven Spielberg: Best Friends and Filmmakers Forever (Rerelease)
We are re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from our archive: We dive deep into George Lucas and Steven Spielberg’s decades long friendship. Tune in as hear us discuss: What were Steven’s first thoughts on Star Wars? How did the duo end up creating Indiana Jones? What is their connection to Norman Rockwell? …and much much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside 1983’s Classic Creatures: The Making of Return of the Jedi's Monsters
Join Charlotte and Caitlin as they watch the 1983 documentary “Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi”. Tune in to them discuss: What are the iconic moments from this documentary that fans are still quoting today? (Spoiler: It’s “dare to be cute”) What did we learn about some of our favorite Star Wars creatures like the Ewoks or Jabba the Hutt from this? How did this documentary use footage from classic monster movies to talk about the creatures in Star Wars? How does this documentary compare to other early Star Wars documentaries like The Making of Star Wars (1977)? …and so much more! Find the documentary on YouTube and the Internet Archive. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everything We Learned From The Mandalorian and Grogu Audio Commentary with Jon Favreau
This week on Skytalkers, we’re talking all about “The Mandalorian and Grogu” in-ear audio commentary with Jon Favreau, available via the TheaterEars app. Tune in to hear Caitlin and Charlotte discuss: How was our experience listening to the app during the movie? What were the main themes and talking points from Jon that stood out to us? How does Jon balance the use of practical and digital effects? What does Jon have to say about the character development of Din and Grogu individually, and as a clan of two? How did the film manage to get permission to use the infamous Red Jammer Y-Wing? …and so much more! Use code SKYTALKERS for 10% off your saber at parsecsabers.com. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Answering Your The Mandalorian and Grogu Questions
This week on Skytalkers, we’re answering your questions all about the “The Mandalorian and Grogu”! Tune in to hear us answer questions all about: Do we think another movie is in the future for maybe Mandalorian and Grogu? Or Season 4 of the TV show? Would we ever want to see Grogu’s first words? Should there have been more connections to the First Order in this movie? Were there enough Hutts (spoiler: no)? …and much much more! Use code SKYTALKERS for 10% off your saber at parsecsabers.com. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mandalorian and Grogu: Analysis and Discussion
This week on Skytalkers, we’re so excited to bring you our full length analysis and discussion on The Mandalorian and Grogu! We’ve seen the movie four times now, and are ready to fully dive in! Tune in to hear us discuss: Have our initial opinions changed at all from our first viewing? What are our highs and lows of the movie? What are the moments of character development for Din and Grogu? How many times did the Anzellan’s make us laugh out loud? Is Rotta a breakout star? …and much much more! Use code SKYTALKERS for 10% off your saber at parsecsabers.com. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Reaction
It’s here… Star Wars is back in theaters with The Mandalorian and Grogu! Here’s our first reaction to the first two times that we saw the movie (May 13th at a press screening, May 14th at the world premiere). On this episode: What were our standouts from the first watch of the movie? What character moments were we most excited to see? Did we have any critiques of the film? Did any of our first opinions change on our second viewing? • ⁃ …and much, much more! Use code SKYTALKERS for 10% off your saber at parsecsabers.com. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ludwig Göransson (The Mandalorian and Grogu Composer) Interview
On this special bonus episode, Caitlin and Charlotte interview The Mandalorian and Grogu’s award winning composer, Ludwig Göransson (SINNERS, OPPENHEIMER, BLACK PANTHER) at a cocktail hour on the film's set and archival storage in Los Angeles. Tune in to hear: How does it feel to have been composing music for these characters for the last 8 years? Is there a part in the film and score Ludwig is most excited for fans to hear? Who would Ludwig invite to his Star Wars dinner party? …and much much more! PS: Apologies for the wind breaking through in the audio! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni Roundtable Interview (The Mandalorian and Grogu)
In this special episode of Skytalkers, we are so excited to bring you a roundtable interview with the creators behind “The Mandalorian and Grogu”, Jon Favreau (writer, director) and Dave Filoni (writer, executive producer, co-president of Lucasfilm)! Tune into hear them discuss: How did Rotta the Hutt become a central part of this film? How difficult is it to direct and write a film where the majority of the characters are not real or masked? How integral of Ludwig Goransson’s score to this film? What goes into to deciding the best moments to see the Mandalorian without his helmet? …and much much more! Big thank you to all our fellow roundtable participants for their excellent questions! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Mandalorian and Grogu Final Speculation
We are getting ready for the return of Star Wars to the big screen! This week, it’s all about our final theories and speculations before The Mandalorian and Grogu releases in theaters next week. Tune in to hear us discuss: How big of a role Rotta the Hutt will have in this film? What do we think Grogu’s character development will look like in this movie? Will Din take off his helmet for good? What have the cast and crew been saying about the film during their press tour so far? …and much much more! Use code SKYTALKERS for 10% off your saber at parsecsabers.com. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord: Chapter 9 “Strange Allies” & Chapter 10 “The Dark Lord” (Finale)
We are so excited to be back this week talking about the Season 1 finale of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord with Chapters 9 and 10! Tune in to hear us discuss: How has Maul’s character arc developed over this season? Is he as villainous as we thought? What do we see next for Devon’s path now that she’s joined Maul? Why was it a good story choice to bring Darth Vader into this show? What do the creators have to say about his inclusion? Do we have any predictions for Season 2 now and what do we want to see next season? Star Wars Day reflections + Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles ticketing woes. …and much much more! Use code SKYTALKERS for 10% off your saber at parsecsabers.com. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord: Chapter 7 “Call to Oblivion” and Chapter 8 “The Creeping Fear”
Caitlin and Charlotte are back this week to talk about Chapter 7 “Call to Oblivion” and Chapter 8 “The Creeping Fear” of Maul: Shadow Lord Season 1! Tune in to here us discuss: What symbolism and analysis can we create for Maul from his journey through the tunnels confronting his past? What would finally push Devon over the edge to joining Maul by the end of the season? Which characters are going to make it out of Season 1 alive? How do we feel about the redemption of Two-Boots this week? …and much much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord: Chapter 5 “Inquisition” and Chapter 6 “Night of the Hunted”
Caitlin and Charlotte are back this week to talk all about the latest drop of episodes from Maul: Shadow Lord, Chapter 5 “Inquisition” and Chapter 6 “Night of the Hunted”! Tune in to here us discuss: Where do we see this show going now that we have a confirmed Season 2? What does it mean for Devon’s character arc if she does fall to the dark side? For Maul, what does he gain if he persuades Devon to his side? Can we compare Devon and Rylee and their journey as young people growing up in the time of the Empire? …and much much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Touring the Set of The Mandalorian and Grogu with Jon Favreau
Charlotte went to the set of The Mandalorian and Grogu (!!!) last week and toured the props from all Mandaverse shows and the film, talked with Jon Favreau, Andrew L Jones (production designer), Josh Roth (prop master and puppeteer) and more. On this episode: A quick recap with Caitlin Jon Favreau talking The Mandalorian and Grogu, his experience, excitement for the movie, and more. On the floor interviews with Andrew L Jones (production designer) and Josh Roth (prop master and puppeteer) from The Mandalorian and Grogu. Brandon Wainerdi (TALKING BAY 94, Star Wars writer) detail the day and brain dump our insane experience, exclusives we learned, crazy details from the Archives, and so much more. … and so much more. Huge thank you to the folks at Lucasfilm and Disney who made this possible, as well as the group we toured with for asking incredible questions, including Ash Crossan, Germain Lussier, Brandon Wainerdi, Brandon Davis, and many more. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord: Chapter 3 “Whispers in the Unknown” and Chapter 4 “Pride and Vengeance”
We’re back to discuss the next two episode of Maul – Shadow Lord: Chapter 3 “Whispers in the Unknown” and Chapter 4 “Pride and Vengeance”. On this episode: Character analysis of Devon, Brander, Two Boots, Maul, and more. Theorizing for what will happen next: What do we expect for the role of these factions as the Empire arrives? Will their bonded common enemies connect them against the Empire? The titles, music, and aesthetics of this show. … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord: Chapter 1 “The Dark Revenge” and Chapter 2 “Sinister Schemes”
We’re thrilled to discuss the first two episodes of Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, Chapter 1 “The Dark Revenge” and Chapter 2 “Sinister Schemes”. On this episode, we discuss: The animation style, the direction, and the quick action in this series Character analysis of Maul, Devon, Brander, Two Boots, and more. What’s next for them? Where will this story go? The theme of justice and how that guides the story forward. Theories for the rest of the episodes. … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Athena Yvette Portillo (Exec. Producer), Brad Rau (Supervising Director), and Matt Michnovetz (Writer and Exec. Producer) Roundtable Interview (MAUL: SHADOW LORD)
This week’s episode of Skytalkers includes a roundtable interview with the creators of Maul: Shadow Lord! We talked with Executive Producer Athena Yvette Portillo, Supervising Director/Executive Producer Brad Rau, and Writer/Executive Producer Matt Michnovetz! Tune in to hear them answer questions about: Developing the character of Devon Izara and some of the early concepts for the show. What technical achievements did this show accomplish? How did this team work with Sam Witwer as the voice of Maul and also a consultant producer on the show? …and much much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
