Live From Lothal: A Star Wars Rebels Podcast

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Ciaran discuss the series finale of Star Wars Rebels, "A Fool's Hope" & "Family Reunion and Farewell". They discuss how these episodes handled Ezra and how the character had finally matured. They also analyze his interactions with Darth Sidious and debate how much of that was a trick or not. Plus, a deep dive on the epilogue, thoughts on Thrawn, and predictions about what the legacy of Star Wars Rebels will be. All this and much more on the final episode of Live From Lothal!

On this episode Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Steele Saunders of the Steele Wars Podcast to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episodes "Wolves and a Door" and "A World Between Worlds". They discuss what it means to introduce time travel into Star Wars and what the potential ramifications of that may be. They also discuss Ahsoka's role in the episode and how the series has handled her in general. Plus, Sabine as an art scholar, the Mortis gods, Sidious' goals, and their hopes for the finale. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Ciaran, and Chris are joined by Sal Perales of TheRogueRebels.com and MakingStarWars.net's Now This Is Podcasting to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episodes "Jedi Night" and "DUME". They discuss the death of Kanan Jarrus and its impact on the surviving characters, as well as the ways in which the show built up to it. They also look at how Pryce's actions impact Thrawn, how the character's grief was portrayed, and the way Ruhk was dealt with. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic and Ciaran breakdown the trailer for the final seven episodes of Star Wars Rebels. They discuss what role the Emperor might play, why he's interested in Ezra, and how this connects to previous seasons. They also share what they hope to see from Ahsoka and how the show might handle references to Mortis from The Clone Wars. Plus, what characters might die, predictions for how the series might end, and how Rebels fits in with the larger Star Wars galaxy. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Chris, and Ciaran discuss the midseason finale for Star Wars Rebels season four, "Rebel Assault." They discuss the space battle above Lothal, the choice of characters for the mission on the ground, Kanan's connection with the wolves, and what do the wolves actually represent. They also look back at some of the highs and lows of the season so far, and what their expectations and hopes are for the final episodes. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic and Ben are joined by Max Palas of The Star Wars Post to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episodes "Kindred" and "Crawler Commandeers." They explore the mysteries of Lothal, both the mystical ones and the Imperial ones, and speculate about where they may lead us. They also discuss whether Rebels could and should kill characters and the impact that would have on the audience. Plus, Ruhk debuts, the rebellion foreshadows Rogue One, and Thrawn's disagreements with the Empire. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris, are joined by StarWars.com contributor Tyler Weshause and The Imperial Senate podcast co-host Kristen Bates to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episodes "The Occupation" and "Flight of the Defender". They discuss how these episodes tie in with other Star Wars media, how Lothal has evolved over the course of the series, and what these episodes tell us about where Ezra's head is and where he might be headed. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Ciaran are joined by Alex Damon of the Star Wars Explained YouTube channel to discuss the episode "In the Name of the Rebellion." They discuss the character of Saw Gerrera and how he compares to the other portrayals of the character in other stories. They also look at how his message compares to that of Mon Mothma. They also look at how Hera responds to Saw, and what this episode might tell us about where Ezra's story is going. All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Ciaran (briefly) discuss the season four premiere of Star Wars Rebels, "Heroes of Mandalore." They talk about the return of Bo-Katan, the introduction of Sabine's father, and the current state of affairs on Mandalore. They also delve into the episode's "bait and switch" moment and how that impacted the episode. Plus, general hopes for the final season!

On this episode Dominic and Chris are joined by Sal Perales of the Rogue Rebels and Now This Is Podcasting to discuss the Star Wars Rebels Season Three finale "Zero Hour". They discuss who is responsible for the Empire failing to capture the rebel leadership, the Bendu's reveal and what does he actually want, the return of Sabine, and Kallus' confrontation with Thrawn. They also look ahead to Season Four and speculate about what's next for these characters as well as what the ultimate fate of the characters might be. Plus, Sal has a suggestion for the best place to watch Rebels episodes.

On this episode Dominic, Chris, Ben, and Ciaran are joined by Tyler Westhause of The Star Wars Podcast Alliance to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Twin Suns". They discuss the fate of Maul, the role of Maul in Obi-Wan's life, and what Maul's final words mean. Plus, Ezra and Chopper's walk through the desert, a discussion about TV spoilers, and Luke Skywalker's brief appearance on Rebels. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Chris, Ben, and Ciaran are joined by Charlie Ashby of The Imperial Senate Podcast to discuss one of the most divisive episodes of Star Wars Rebels to date, "Double Agent Droid". They start by discussing how the Empire is slowly turning its people into droids despite not taking droids seriously, then they transition into some of the more questionable aspects of the episode including AP-5 singing, Hera almost killing Chopper, and bathrooms. All this and much more.

On this episode Dominic and Ciaran are joined by Patrick Bonfrisco from KPFK Geek Radio to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Secret Cargo". They discuss the emergence of the larger Rebel Alliance, the tension between Gold and Phoenix Squadrons, and is there a subtle Empire's End tie-in in this episode? Plus, they look at Mon Mothma's speech and what it means for someone like her to make this statement. All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic and Chris are joined by Max Palas of The Star Wars Post to discuss the episode "Through Imperial Eyes". They discuss seeing life within the Empire, how Colonel Yularen represents the majority of the Empire, and what this episode might tell us about Thrawn's ultimate strategy. They also look at the dynamic between Ezra and Kallus, and what price the Rebels might have to pay when Thrawn finally attacks. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic and Ciaran are joined by Alex Damon, the mastermind behind the Star Wars Explained YouTube channel to chat about the Star Wars Rebels episode "Legacy of Mandalore". They discuss Sabine's family, the culture of Mandalorians, and the potential for a Mandalorian spin off show. They also delve into Sabine's departure, why she made the decision, its impact on the series going forward, and when we expect to see her back. Plus, Gar Saxon as the Emperor's Hand, and a whole bunch of Game of Thrones references. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Chris, and Ciaran are joined by Tracy Gardner from MakingStarWars.net's Rebel Grrrl Podcast to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Trials of the Darksaber".  They discuss what they learned about the Sabine in this episode, the burden of taking on the Darksaber, and the Darksaber's history.  They also look at Sabine and Hera's relationship, how Kanan has to change his approach to training, what is Bendu thinking in this episode, and what connections might there be between Sabine's Darksaber training and Chirrut Imwe in Rogue One.  All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Chris, Ben, and Ciaran discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Warhead". They discuss some of the lapses in logic featured in this episode, why Zeb is the Ezra of this episode, and how Rogue One might have affected some opinions on this episode. They also delve into Thrawn's machinations and how much does Kallus actually know about the rebels. Plus, a pitch for a showdown between a top Imperial and a top Rebel. All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Ben, Ciaran, and Chris are joined by Steele Saunders of the Steele Wars Podcast to discuss the Star Wars Rebels midseason premiere "Ghosts of Geonosis". They break down the (hopefully) first appearance of Saw Gerrera on the series and the connections between the show and Rogue One. They also discuss how Rebels handles movie tie-ins and what could be done to improve them. They also look at Ezra and what his interactions with Saw suggest. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Chris, and Ciaran are joined by Tyler Westhause from StarWars.com and the Star Wars Podcast Alliance Facebook Group to discuss the Star Wars Rebels midseason finale "Visions and Voices". But first, they pay their respects to the late Carrie Fisher. Then, they break down the reasons why Ezra is continually trusting Maul, the similarities between Kanan and Maul, and what Maul truly wants. They also discuss what Obi-Wan's role on the show could/should be, and discuss what the significance of Sabine taking the darksaber. All this and much more.

On this episode Dominic, Chris, Ciaran, and Ben (briefly) are joined by Amanda Ward from MakingStarWars.net's Rebel Grrrl Podcast to discuss the episode "An Inside Man". They discuss the Empire's presence on Lothal, Thrawn manipulation of Kallus, and the ways this episode was a throwback to Season One. They also look at why the series seems to be at its best when the episodes take place on Lothal and discuss the potential sighting of The Ghost in a new Rogue One TV spot! All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Chris, Ben, and Ciaran are joined by Tyler Westhause, StarWars.com contributor, manager of the Star Wars Podcasts Alliance Facebook group, and the newest SWU team member, to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "The Wynkahthu Job". They discuss Ezra's growth (or lack thereof), Zeb's role in the story, and what hanging out with Hondo should be teaching Ezra. Plus, some thoughts on the return of the much maligned Assmorigan. All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Ciaran, and Ben (briefly) are joined by Johnny Grasso from Rogue Won: A Star Wars Podcast For Winners to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "The Iron Squadron". They talk about the crew meeting the "Earth 2" versions of Ezra, Sabine, and Zeb, Ezra's growth, and Thrawn's grand plan. They also discuss whether or not the show had earned these moments, Sato's history and future with Thrawn, what's Season Three overarching story, and rebel strategy. All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Chris, and Ciaran are joined by Jason Ward from MakingStarWars.net to discuss the episode "Imperial Super Commandos". They discuss the implications of Mandalorians joining the Rebellion, Sabine's past and the impact of her decisions on her family, and the state of Mandalore during the Empire. They also discuss one of the best action sequences of the series, and ask the question of if Mandos are still special? All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Chris, Ben, and Ciaran, are joined by Zac Arnold from the Intergalactic Peace Coalition podcast to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "The Last Battle". After a lengthy debate about the Clone Wars nostalgia present in this episode and what this says about the series, they finally get into Rex's role in this episode and his PTSD following his experience in the Clone Wars. They also discuss the separatist perspective on the conclusion of the war and Ezra's perspective on the war. All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Chris, Ben, and Ciaran are joined by Chris Lynn of the Ireland Garrison of the 501st Legion to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Hera's Heroes". They discuss Thrawn's portrayal and motivation on Ryloth, Hera's reasons for going after her family's Kalikori, Chopper's issue with his downed Y-Wing, and Cham's evolution since we last saw him. All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic and Ciaran are joined by Patrick Bonfrisco from KPFK Geek Radio to discuss the episode "The Antilles Extraction". They delve into the first chronological appearance by Wedge Antilles in the new canon, the developments in Agent Kallus' character, and Ezra's concern for his friends. They also look at some of the missed opportunities in this episode, including not exploring Sabine's past with the Empire and not giving Skeris a better introduction. Plus, they sing the praises of Governor Pryce. All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Chris, and Ciaran are joined by Jared Jones from Podcast 2187 to discuss the episode "The Holocrons of Fate". They delve into Darth Maul's motivation in this era and what is looking for. They also analyze the relationship between Kanan and Ezra and what future they may have together. Then they delve in the holocron, its powers and origins and why the merger could be so dangerous. Plus, Maul channels Kylo Ren, what role could Obi-Wan play, and how will Ezra react to his vision. All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Ciaran are joined by Steven Schapansky from Radio Free Skaro to discuss the Star Wars Rebels Season Three premiere "Steps Into Shadow". They discuss the ways Ezra and Kanan have changed since last season and how the events of the finale affected them. They also discuss their first impressions of Grand Admiral Thrawn and what they expect to see from this exciting new villain. Plus, what's the deal with the Bendu, is the Sith holocron sentient, and what path is Ezra headed down? All this and much more!

Live From Lothal returns to preview the upcoming third season of Star Wars Rebels. Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Ciaran start by reflecting on Season Two and how their opinions of last season have changed since then. Then they break down the three main antagonists the rebels will be going up against this season: Mandalorians, Maul, and Grand Admiral Thrawn. They also share some thoughts on where each of the main characters will go this season. All this and much more!

On this episode Chris, Ben, and Dominic, are joined by long time SWU contributor Trey Atwood and SWU Patreon supporter Rusty Zion to look back at Season Two of Star Wars Rebels. They look back at each character's storyline. as well as the season long arcs. Plus, their favorite episodes, what didn't work so well this season, and what they hope to see in Season Three. All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Steele Saunders of the Steele Wars Podcast to discuss the Season Two finale of Star Wars Rebels, "Twilight of the Apprentice". They discuss the return of Darth Maul, the fate of Ahsoka, the Inquisitor's lightsabers, and Darth Vader's eyebrow. All this and much more!

Live From Lothal is back with a double episode, discussing the Star Wars Rebels episodes "The Forgotten Droid" & "The Mystery of Chopper Base". Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Zac from The Intergalactic Peace Coalition Podcast and by SWU Patreon Supporter Rusty Zion. They discuss the new character of AP-5, do droids have free will, and do the Rebels have a traitor in their midst? Plus, the calm before the storm, what's the deal with those spiders, some predictions for next week. All this and much more!

It's a Mega-sized episode of Live From Lothal, as Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Shroud of Darkness". They discuss Ahsoka's realization, Kanan's knighthood, and Ezra's path. Plus, they discuss the nature of the Light Side of the Force and how this episode relates to the Saga films (Prequel, Original, and Sequel). All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "The Honorable Ones".  They explore the changing relationship between Agent Kallus and Zeb, and speculate about what's next for both of them.  Plus, the show addresses some major themes and what's next for the Death Star?  All this and much more!

On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Ciaran Duggan from The Clone Wars Strikes Back Podcast to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Homecoming".  They discuss the debut of Cham Syndulla on the series, including his tactics, and his relationships with Hera and Kanan.  Plus, are we looking at the wrong end game for the series?  All this and much more!

Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "The Call".  They discuss Ezra's connection with nature through the Force, the origins of hyperspace, and what the former Separatist leaders are up to in this era.  Plus, the scientific accuracy of this episode and a rant about the term "filler".  All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the Star Wars Rebels episode "Legends of the Lasat".  They discuss the impact this episode has on Zeb, what the different ways of tapping into the Force in the Star Wars galaxy, and how do some many planets keep being forgotten?  All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the 13th episode of Season Two of Star Wars Rebels, "The Protector of Concord Dawn". The look at the choices made by the Rebellion in this episode, the relation ship between Kanan and Sabine, and the impact the introduction of the Mandalorians as a new faction may have on the series. All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the mid-season premiere of Star Wars Rebels, "A Princess on Lothal".  They discuss the debut by Princess Leia on the series.  What did they think of the characterization of Leia in the episode?  And how does this connect with what we've seen from Leia in the films?  Plus, Ezra gets the time to deal with his parents death, and what darkness lies ahead for the Rebels.  All this and much more!

Live From Lothal returns for 2016 with a special episode breaking down the amazing mid season trailer for Season Two of Star Wars Rebels.  Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss and speculate on what's to come in the back half of the season.  Will Ezra turn to the dark side?  What will happen when Ahsoka and Darth Vader meet?  Is there a Jedi cult?  And which of our heroes might die?  All this and much more!

On this episode of Live From Lothal Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the Star Wars Rebels mid-season finale,"Legacy".  They discuss how the episode handled the fate of Ezra's parents, the differences between Rebels and The Clone Wars, Inquisitors, and what they're hoping for in the second half of the Season.  All this and much more!

Live From Lothal is back with a special double episode covering the Star Wars Rebels episodes "Stealth Strike" and "The Future of the Force". Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Jake Damon of the Schmoes Know to discuss the relationship of Kanan and Rex, the growing awareness of our heroes within the Empire, and the role of the corporations from the Clone Wars in the Empire. Then they discuss the goals of the Inquisitors, Ahsoka's character growth, and Chris has some issues with the Ithorian language in the episode. All this and much more!

Better late than never, Live From Lothal returns to discuss the episode "Blood Sisters". Dominic and Chris are joined by Ciaran Duggan from The Clone Wars Strikes Back and Xpression FM and Zac Arnold from the Intergalactic Peace Coalition. They explore Sabine's backstory, discuss the new character of Ketsu Onyo, go on a tangent about Hutts, and discuss the potential for other villains than the Empire. All this and much more!

On this episode Dominic, Ben, and Chris discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Wings of the Master".  They discuss Hera taking center stage for the first time, the new character Quarrie, and the introduction of the B-Wing.  Plus they take a look at the methods of the Rebel Alliance and larger goals of the Rebellion.  All this and more!

On this episode, Dominic and Chris are joined by Ciaran Duggan (Xpression FM & The Clone Wars Strikes Back) to discuss the Star Wars Rebels episode "Brothers of the Broken Horn". They celebrate the return of Hondo Ohnaka, but also discuss why the Ezra plot fell short and how this is representative of this season. They discuss the lack of focus this season and discuss why a clear overarching plot is just what this season needs. All this and much more!

This week Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the third episode of Season Three of Star Wars Rebels, "Always Two There Are". They break down the debut of the new Inquisitors and debate whether or not they're enough of a threat to the Rebels. They also look at Zeb's role in the episode, the empire opinion of "Mystics", and what's the significance of the Inquisitor's knowing about Ahsoka. All this and much more!