The Next Generation Strikes Back! A weekly Star Wars Radio Show featuring the latest Star Wars news and discussion. Hosted by dedicated fans Chris Seekell, Benjamin Hart, and Dominic Jones, the SWU Podcast covers all things Star Wars. From the classic films to Episode VII and beyond, from Star Wars: The Clone Wars to the Expanded Universe, from Star Wars Rebels to the latest in collecting, the SWU Podcast is there. Plus you never know who might stop by! We must got to the lower levels...The Underworld!
In this episode, Dominic breaks down all the big news from San Diego Comic-Con, including the latest on publishing, action figures, and Zero Company. This leads to a discussion of stories that fill the gaps between movies —their potential and limitations—especially if you're not the biggest fan of the ultimate ending. He also talks about the potential for more on-screen stories in the sequel era that don't revolve around the main characters of the movies. Plus, how to handle the release of the next trilogy and make it into the biggest event possible, Star Wars stories that don't feel like Star Wars but are still good, and NostraDOMus makes more predictions that will definitely come true. All this and much more! New episodes streaming LIVE every Thursday night at 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT! Find All Our Links Here! Producers: Ben Hart & Dominic Jones Thumbnail Art: Martin Ingleston Production Services Provided By CultureSlate
On this episode Ben and Dom look to finish up their ongoing discussion about The Mandalorian And Grogu by breaking down its visuals. But first they take a look at some breaking news from San Diego Comic Con , including a cast reveal for Zero Company and the long awaited announcement of Original Trilogy audiobooks. Not to mention the fact that our prediction about the return of Star Wars Detours just came true! Later they dive deep into The Mandalorian And Grogu , discussing its use of every production tool in the toolbox, and how it compares visually to other Star Wars films. Plus, where does the MandoVerse go from here? How does the movie's less-than-stellar box office affect things? And can Star Wars just be "fine"? Tune in for all that and so much more! New episodes streaming LIVE every Thursday night at 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT! Find All Our Links Here! Producers: Ben Hart & Dominic Jones Thumbnail Art: Martin Ingleston Production Services Provided By CultureSlate
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Chris "Starrapter" Abbott to discuss the planets of The Mandalorian and Grogu . They take a tour around the galaxy, sharing their thoughts on worlds old and new, including Shekari, Adelphi, and more. Then they talk about the upcoming home media release of The Mandalorian and Grogu , as well as the upcoming The Mandalorian LEGO special. And they review some crazy new Mando Halloween costumes. Plus, the state of physical media, which pop/rock stars we want to see appear in future Star Wars , and we pay tribute to our friend Chris Forsythe. All this and much more! New episodes streaming LIVE every Thursday night at 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT! Find All Our Links Here! Producers: Ben Hart & Dominic Jones Thumbnail Art: Martin Ingleston Production Services Provided By CultureSlate
On this episode Dom and Ben are back to finally discuss the exciting new trailer for S tar Wars: Visions Presents - The Ninth Jedi . They break down the trailer's incredible visuals, the new and returning characters & elements, and its disappointing release schedule. Furthermore they give their thoughts on some of the latest and greatest pieces of Star Wars news, including Emmy nominations for Maul - Shadow Lord & S tar Wars: Visions , a new Star Wars museum exhibition announced, new Star Wars Celebration guests, and a first look at the new book Star Wars: Star Pilots . Plus, how Star Wars balances the new and old, our dream Celebration guests, and will we ever see Star Wars Detours in all its glory? Tune in for all that and so much more! New episodes streaming LIVE every Thursday night at 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT! Find All Our Links Here! Producers: Ben Hart & Dominic Jones Thumbnail Art: Martin Ingleston Production Services Provided By CultureSlate
On this episode Chris, Ben and Dom talk even more about The Mandalorian And Grogu , this time touching on Sigourney Weaver's Colonel Ward and the New Republic's role in the film. Furthermore they discuss how Star Wars has handled its tertiary characters throughout its history, as well as examining the great, and sometimes not-so-great ways new stories have attempted to recreate the classic cantina scene. Plus, did The Mandalorian And Grogu go too far with all of those director cameos? And when exactly will the movie begin dropping on home video and streaming? Tune in for all of that and so much more! New episodes streaming LIVE every Thursday night at 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT! Find All Our Links Here! Producers: Ben Hart & Dominic Jones Thumbnail Art: Martin Ingleston Production Services Provided By CultureSlate
On this episode Ben and Chris are joined once again by Joel Davis from the Eye On Canon Podcast to talk more about The Mandalorian And Grogu ! This time they focus on Rotta The Hutt, discussing his impact on the story, how he looked and moved from a technical point of view, and his very meta relationship with Grogu. Furthermore, Eman Esfandi gives an update on Ahsoka season two, Star Wars: Starfighter is basically done according to Matt Smith, Disney is still paying rent to George Lucas after all these years, and a new rumor may shed some light on Lucasfilm and Disney's overall goals for Star Wars. Tune in for that and so much more! New episodes streaming LIVE every Thursday night at 9:00pm ET / 6:00pm PT! Find All Our Links Here! Producers: Ben Hart & Dominic Jones Thumbnail Art: Martin Ingleston Production Services Provided By CultureSlate
On this episode Dom and Ben are once again joined by Jeff White to continue their ongoing discussion about The Mandalorian And Grogu . This week they take a closer listen to the musical score for the film, talking about all the new themes, their favorite tracks, and how Ludwig Göransson's unique style interfaces with the rest of the saga's soundtracks. Later they dive into all the recent news regarding Star Wars gaming, including extensive new trailers for Galactic Racer and Zero Company . Plus, what happened to Black Sun? Will we ever get The Force Unleashed 3 ? And can Jeff and Ben finally convince Dom to play PowerWash Simulator 2 ? Tune in for all of that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
On this episode the guys dive deeper into The Mandalorian And Grogu by examining the development and characters arcs of the title characters, Din and Grogu. How much did the father and son duo grow in the new film, and was it enough to be satisfactory? Plus, the Ninth Jedi series may be coming soon, Emillia Clarke pours cold water on a potential return for Qi'ra, and we just got an amazing new look inside the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. And furthermore they remember a true Star Wars legend; Oscar winning editor Marcia Lucas. Tune in for that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU
On this episode, Chris and Dominic reflect on The Mandalorian and Grogu now that it's been in theatres for a week. They talk about the different formats they've seen the movie in, including IMAX, Screen X, and 4DX, as well as how their impressions of the movie have evolved over the past week. Then, they look at the box office returns and audience reactions to this movie, what it tells us about the way the public is reacting to this movie and how it compares to other Star Wars movies. Then, they talk about what may or may not be in store for the future of the Mandoverse. Plus, impressions of the soundtrack, how long Hutts live for, and whether the title of the movie should have been longer? All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU
Dominic, Ben, and Chris are reunited (in person!), along with Matthew and Din, to share their initial thoughts on The Mandalorian and Grogu . They talk about their experiences seeing their first new Star Wars movie in almost seven years, including the IMAX 3D presentation. They break down what this movie showed us about Din Djarin and Grogu as characters, how Rotta the Hutt has evolved since The Clone Wars movie, and the role of the New Republic and Imperial Remnant in the movie. Plus, reaction to Ludwig Göransson's score, Embo's role in the movie, and why this might be the most important Star Wars movie in decades. All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU
On this episode, Dominic breaks down the news that Ahsoka season two has been pushed back to "Early 2027." He talks about why that is both emblematic of the recent problems with Star Wars ' lack of momentum and why it's a good thing for the future of the Mandoverse/New Republic storyline. Then he breaks down the latest clips from The Mandalorian and Grogu , what they tell us about the movie, and which one has him the most excited. Plus, reflections on Maul: Shadow Lord , the possibility of a future animated Star Wars movie, and why seeing a new Star Wars movie in theatres is so special. All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
On this episode Chris, Dom and Ben join forces with Matthew and Joel from the Eye On Canon Podcast to tackle the massive and momentous season one finale of Maul - Shadow Lord . They first address the big terrifying elephant in the room in the form of Darth Vader, discussing his incredible fight scenes, his lack of dialogue, and how he contrasts against Maul. They also go deep on discussing Devon's fall to the Dark Side and speculate about her potential future. Could she be the main antagonist of Star Wars Episodes X, XI and XII? Did Maul, Devon and Daki achieve true balance? Which characters were they most devastated to lose? And Brander Lawson didn't actually die… right? Tune in for all that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
On this episode, Chris, Dom and Ben are joined once again by Jeff White to review the seventh and eight chapters of Maul - Shadow Lord , entitled "Call to Oblivion" and "The Creeping Fear".They touch on some of the huge plot points in the episodes, including Maul's vision of his past and how it might inform his future. They also discuss Devon's continued journey, and Dom questions whether her presumed dark destiny is where she's headed after all. Plus, Jeff helps them break down a mountain of Star Wars gaming news, including big updates to Fortnite , a release date reveal for Star Wars: Galactic Racer , a new Star Wars Monopoly game, and a Star Wars DLC for PowerWash Simulator 2 (yes, really!). Tune in for all this and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
Dominic and Ben are joined by Ian and Marty from Star Wars Culture Live to break down the Maul: Shadow Lord episodes "Chapter 5: Inquisition" and "Chapter 6: Night of the Hunted." They talk about how Maul takes a backseat in these episodes to the new characters, and yet that doesn't impact their quality. They also delve into the ways the Empire's arrival on Janix helps Maul in his efforts to turn Devon to the dark side. Then, Dominic chats with Lego Star Wars: Force of Creativity author Graham E. Hancock about all the latest Lego Star Wars news, including what's going on with the new SmartBricks. Plus, we have a clip from The Mandalorian and Grogu , Two-Boots' concerns over fashion crimes, and everyone gets in on the Ben's Connection Corner fun! All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
On this massive, jam-packed episode, Dom and Ben are joined by longtime friend Jeff White to review all the most recent Star Wars content. For the first hour of the show they dive into the newly released final trailer for The Mandalorian And Grogu , discussing all the big reveals, the new poster, and the fact that tickets are going on sale soon. They also speculate and debate about what the opening of the movie will look like in the vaguest way possible. Furthermore, in the second hour they break down the third and fourth episodes of Maul - Shadow Lord , dissecting the two big Lightsaber duels, the philosophical debate between the Jedi and Sith, and how Devon is already showing signs of darkness. Plus, Ben goes deep with a Ryan Vs. Dorkman reference, and will Din Djarin die in The Mandalorian And Grogu ? Tune in for all of that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
On this episode, Ben, Chris and Dom are joined by Starrapter to fully break down the newly released series premiere of Maul - Shadow Lord ! They discuss Maul's seemingly reckless quest for vengeance, his seduction of Devon, and the former Darth's manipulation of Janix's crime bosses. They also touch on Brander Lawson's story and how his choices might effect his planet, and his family. Plus, which Star Wars animated series has the best premiere? Is Eeko-Dio Daki trying to commit insurance fraud? And in celebration of The Star Wars Underworld 's 16th anniversary, Ben takes a deep dive into what was happening with Star Wars way back in 2010! Tune in for all that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the latest news about Maul: Shadow Lord , including the announcement that a second season is confirmed! They talk about what other Maul stories might be worth revisiting before the series begins, as well as how late you'll have to stay up if you want to watch the episode as soon as it drops. Then, they talk about The Mandalorian and Grogu and a new look behind the scenes at the movie, and calculate what age Grogu would be in "human years." Plus, what home media releases are we nostalgic for, what would we pitch our A Star Wars Story movies, and when is Grogu going to be on Hot Ones ? All this and much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
On this episode, Dom, Chris and Ben dive into the latest and greatest Star Wars news, including a new clip from Maul - Shadow Lord and an exciting new TV spot for The Mandalorian And Grogu . And even though they don't understand half of it, they're also jazzed about all the recent reveals from Star Wars: Zero Company . Plus Ryan Gosling talks acting with creatures in Starfighter , John Boyega teases his Star Wars return, what exactly is the difference between the Shadow Collective and Crimson Dawn ? And don't miss a rousing debate about the absolute worst — and best — places to start watching Star Wars. Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
On this episode Chris and Ben are excited to discuss the brand new full trailer for Maul - Shadow Lord . What does it reveal about the plot? What will be the ultimate fate of Maul's potential new apprentice, Devon Izara? And just how hopeless can Star Wars get? Plus. How long until we get a 3+ hour long Star Wars film? Our Star Wars physical media collections. And the insane ways we used to watch Star Wars. Tune in for all this and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
On this episode Ben is flying solo and discussing all the latest Star Wars news, including some exciting happenings at the Saturn Awards! He touches on George Lucas' reception of a special award alongside big wins for Andor and Skeleton Crew . He also covers the newly revealed details for the upcoming book R eign Of The Empire: Edge Of The Abyss . Plus, Kathleen Kennedy says Grogu won't say a word, a new (real) look at Rotta the Hutt, Pedro Pascal is going to wear the armor more than we think, and how Adam Driver changed voice acting forever. Tune in for all of that and so much more! Join the Star Wars Underworld Network Discord Subscribe on YouTube Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Facebook: www.facebook.com/swunderworld Twitter: @TheSWU Email: swunderworld@gmail.com
