Star Wars Escape Pod

This week on Star Wars Escape Pod, we dive deep into the treacherous depths of the "Tales of the Underworld" story arc, focusing on everyone's favorite Duros bounty hunter: Cad Bane! Join Josh, Blake and Darian as we unpack the thrilling narratives that further cement Bane's reputation as one of the galaxy's most formidable and ruthless figures. We'll break down his cunning tactics, his complex moral code (or lack thereof!), and his memorable encounters with both familiar faces and new adversaries. Whether you're a long-time admirer of Cad Bane or new to his chilling exploits, this episode is packed with insights and lively debate. So, grab your blasters, watch your backs, and tune in to the latest Star Wars Escape Pod for a deep dive into the tales of the underworld! ———————————————————————— Star Wars™ | Orbitkey https://www.orbitkey.com/collections/star-wars?srsltid=AfmBOooRBYZx8B9FPSAfbwRHIEhm5M7Y9NRYKcUp2ARrXOFAGy95tHAQ Stay tuned to our socials for a big Star Wars giveaway launching very soon! Follow @Orbitkey on Instagram, Threads, Facebook, X, Linkdln, Tik Tok ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

She's back! Asajj Ventress, the formidable fan-favorite from The Clone Wars, makes her unexpected return, continuing her saga beyond the acclaimed novel Dark Disciple – a true gem for any Clone Wars connoisseur. We're diving deep into the implications of resurrection in the Star Wars universe, reviewing the first three episodes of Ventress's journey in Tales of the Underworld, and connecting all the thrilling narrative threads. Join our lively discussion as we unpack it all! We create this podcast out of pure love for Star Wars, and we'd love for you to help us share it! Spread the word: Please Retweet or share this episode in your circles. Support us on YouTube: Every Like & Subscribe truly helps the channel grow! Join the conversation: Tag us on Bluesky or X (using our handle @SWEscapePodcast) and send in your comments and theories – we read them all and love hearing from you! We hope you enjoy the discussion!   Have you checked out our flashcast called Star Wars Launch Pad? https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

The final arc of ANDOR has hit Disney plus, and so has our dedicated aftershow on the podcast app of your choice!

The third arc of ANDOR Season 2 has hit Disney streaming, and so has our dedicated aftershow on the podcast app of your choice!

May the Fourth Be With You! Happy Star Wars Day, everyone! While we didn't manage to record a dedicated May the 4th special this year, we hope you're celebrating in true Star Wars style. Get together with friends or family, have a movie marathon, build some LEGO, dive into a game – whatever fun, Force-filled activity you choose! And don't forget to check out all the awesome deals happening this weekend. Keep an eye out for sales on books, LEGO, Steam games, digital downloads, Amazon, the Disney Store, and more. It's the perfect time to snag some galactic goodies! Have a fantastic Star Wars Day, and enjoy our Andor Aftershow! The second arc of ANDOR Season 2 has arrived, and so has our dedicated aftershow!

The first three episodes of ANDOR Season 2 have arrived, and so has our dedicated aftershow!

Star Wars Celebration has come to a close in Japan and we're here to have a fun chat about all the exciting reveals, the biggest headlines that came from the convention and some beautiful speeches delivered by Ahmed Best and Dave Filoni. Everything from Starfighter, to Maul: Shadow Lord, Visions Vol 3, Zero Company, Star Wars x Fortnite and the NEXT Star Wars Celebration in 2 years... Join Josh, Blake, Kirk and Kyle as we dive deeper into Star Wars Celebration News coming through Star Wars Launch Pad as well! Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

Today we're recapping DAY 3 of Celebration Japan 2025! During the closing ceremonies of Star Wars Celebration Japan, it was announced that Star Wars Celebration will return to California in 2027, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the first time the event has been held in LA since 2006. Additionally, details and a release date for Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 were revealed by the directors, showcasing nine new animated shorts from Japanese studios. Lucasfilm also announced Star Wars: Visions Presents, a new initiative to develop longer-form stories based on the shorts, starting with a continuation of Kara's story from "The Ninth Jedi" and "Child of Hope". News coming through Star Wars Launch Pad as well! Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

Today we're recapping DAY 2 of Celebration Japan 2025! Today's Star Wars news includes exciting updates across the galaxy: the cast of Andor is teasing the upcoming Season 2 which will delve deeper into supporting character stories and how it will air, while Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, and Rosario Dawson shared five secrets about Ahsoka, alongside a surprise guest. For gamers, the new single-player turn-based tactics game Star Wars Zero Company was announced for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, promising a fresh perspective on the Clone Wars. Meanwhile, LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy is getting a new season, "Pieces of the Past," featuring BrickHeadz Ahsoka and Jaxxon and exploring more of the mixed-up galaxy. Star Wars: The Old Republic released a featurette looking back at its 13-year history with insights from Narrative Director Ashley Ruhl. News coming through Star Wars Launch Pad as well! Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

Today we're recapping DAY 1 of Celebration Japan 2025! Star Wars Celebration Japan featured several key reveals, headlined by the announcement of Shawn Levy's new film, Star Wars: Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, which begins production this fall for a Memorial Day 2027 release. 1  Attendees also got a first look at The Mandalorian and Grogu, set for a May 2026 theatrical debut. 2  Lucasfilm Animation announced Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, with Sam Witwer returning. 3  Further announcements included new publishing initiatives (manga, novels, High Republic conclusion), Hasbro figure reveals like Dash Rendar, a LEGO K-2SO set, upcoming game content including a Star Wars Outlaws story pack and a Monopoly GO! collaboration, a new season of Young Jedi Adventures, a trailer for the Star Wars: Beyond Victory mixed reality playset, and the availability of Light & Magic Season 2 on Disney+. News coming through Star Wars Launch Pad as well! Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

Star Wars Celebration is just around the corner, and the hyperspace lanes are buzzing with pre-event news! The hype is reaching critical levels, so join your Escape Pod co-hosts as we blast through the biggest headlines and hottest topics you need to know before the main event. Get ready for our usual mix of insights, laughs, and maybe a few poorly-timed jokes! New Star Wars Strategy Game: Ex-Firaxis developers at Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment, have unveiled "Star Wars: Zero Company". It's described as a single-player, turn-based tactics game set in the prequel era. More details are expected at Star Wars Celebration Japan on April 19th. (Source: Eurogamer) LEGO Star Wars May 4th Reveals: Several new LEGO Star Wars sets have been announced for May the 4th, headlined by the Ultimate Collector Series (UCS) Jango Fett's Firespray-Class Starship (75409). This 2,970-piece set depicts the ship from Attack of the Clones. Other new sets include Kylo Ren's shuttle and helmet, a Jango Fett helmet, a buildable Chopper droid, and more. Most sets are available from May 1st, with the UCS ship having early access for LEGO Insiders on May 1st and general release on May 4th. (Source: Jay's Brick Blog) (Source: Geek Culture) YouTini News: Youtini covers a wide range of recent Star Wars news, including the new video game "Zero Company," upcoming books and comics (like a new Darth Vader book and Doctor Aphra series), merchandise reveals for May the 4th (including the LEGO sets and Baylan Skoll/Shin Hati lightsabers), and previews for Star Wars Celebration Japan. (Source: Youtini Articles) (Source: Youtini Merchandise) Light & Magic Season 2: The second season of the ILM documentary series "Light & Magic" premieres today, April 18th, on Disney+. Directed by Joe Johnston, this season focuses on the digital era of the 90s, the making of the prequel trilogy, and ILM's technological advancements during that time, covering films like Twister, Casper, and Pirates of the Caribbean. (Source: Star Wars News Net) Fortnite at Star Wars Celebration: Fortnite will have a presence at Star Wars Celebration Japan (April 18-20). A special announcement regarding upcoming Star Wars content is expected. Star Wars: Beyond Victory (Meta Quest): ILM and Lucasfilm revealed more details about "Star Wars: Beyond Victory – A Mixed Reality Playset", an experience for Meta Quest headsets. Set around the time of Solo: A Star Wars Story, it focuses on podracing and features the character Sebulba. It includes Adventure (VR/MR story mode), Arcade (MR holotable podracing), and Playset (MR figures/vehicles) modes. Attendees at Star Wars Celebration Japan can get a first hands-on look. (Source: ILM) (Source: UploadVR) Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

Darian joins Josh for a small chat about the upcoming animated anthology series "Tales of the Underworld" which will see the return of Cad Bane and Asajj Ventress as thier respective bounty hunting roles and the backstories that precede them. We set some speculations and expectations out on the table, and trail off topic as we always tend to do! We're hoping all of your can help spread the word of the podcast and keep sharing links online to your friends! Really helps us out trying to grow the show. Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

James Mangold is making a Dawn of the Jedi movie, an era only seen in the Dark Horse Comics age of star wars stories. Today we dive deep into Vol 1 of Tales of the Jedi, talk about the narrative and speculate on what could be adapted.. or should it? Let's get into that.   Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

This week we dive into a tough topic for most, Banking.. in Star Wars. It's not the most exciting topic, and sure it can even anger fans who never appreciated the lore about the prequels. But it's relevant, and needed, and this week we read through an article that explains a lot of fundamentals about the galactic economics. So let's join Josh and Blake and dive right in. Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

Today we look at 5 fantastic kurosawa inspirations that play a big part into star wars. Revenge of the Sith turns 20 years old and is blasting back onto the big screen later in April! And finally the celebration guest list has grown and completed, let's take a look who will be there in Japan!   Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

In a recent interview, Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy addressed key topics surrounding the future of Star Wars. For clarity and accuracy, we've compiled the essential details directly from the source. Read the full interview [link below]. https://deadline.com/2025/02/kathleen-kennedy-clarifies-lucasfilm-exit-star-wars-future-1236304421/ In other news, we got a trailer to break down! Andor Season 2 is right around the corner and we take the time to explore scene by scene what the glimpses are all about. ANDOR S2 TRAILER https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE4wxt70aUM Try Star Wars Launch Pad! https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

Hey Star Wars listeners! We've got a treat for you this week. Iain Kay's back for another book review, and this time, we're talking about John Jackson Miller's 'The Living Force,' which just dropped in 2024. It's all about celebrating 25 years of 'The Phantom Menace'! We're going to give you a full spoiler review and a quick recap to help you figure out if you want to pick it up. And of course, we'll be ending with our famous Pablo Points and Poodoo Ratings. Check out the link below for our podcast archive spreadsheet. Find Iain and Peter on Star Bores: https://open.spotify.com/show/2rvMavRW1ZqunG5Ot8COCM Tune into Star Wars Launch Pad: https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

This week we roll back the clock to 2002 when Bounty Hunter released on PS2 and Gamecube! Join Josh, Blake, and Darian for this retro-review that we played through again on the "remastered" edition on PC! Star Wars Launch Pad: https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

We talk a lot about Boba and Jango Fett this week, for the Fett Fans out there, this one might be for you! STARTING UP! Star Wars Launch Pad: https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

Celebrating the fifth annual Star Wars Podcast Day! Look for the event online using the hashtag #SWPD2025 or #StarWarsPodcastDay We had Josh, Blake, Matt and Kirk all in the Escape Pod this evening for a celebratory chat of the event. Swapped some stories and of course played a little Ultimate Trivia. We look forward to sharing a little about us for the special occassion and encourage you to check out our experimental podcast called "Star Wars Launch Pad" for star wars news and headlines. Take a look at the links here below! STARTING UP! Star Wars Launch Pad: https://www.youtube.com/@SWLaunchPad https://open.spotify.com/show/1v0naAAJZMW0nig3OkFToJ?si=8014aef1647f4da5 Found on any platform in the galaxy! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

This week Josh and Blake sit down with special guests Marco and Andy from Transmute Pictures to talk about Bucketheads Part 3, the long awaited continuation of the Bucketheads fan film series! https://www.instagram.com/bucketheadsfilm/ https://www.transmutepictures.com/ WATCH THE FULL BUCKETHEADS PLAYLIST + INTERVIEWS Check out the Bucketheads Part 1 & 2 Podcast from last year! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

Star Wars Lightspeed! Our news and headlines in roughly 15 minutes for this week. We got a bunch of stuff you'll just want to hear about, things like all the latest from the MARVEL STAR WARS lines as well as some news from Dark Horse. A SECOND PODCAST COMING FROM US!!! And a few more bits and bobs, let's dive in! SUBSCRIBE TO STAR WARS LAUNCH PAD https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCob5hLVnTfyeLUIWEeAldng SW TRUE RUNTIME TRACKER https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q1g23uqyEHzRL66GrZrpAcURLAs6uRnvyk_J6PvXZYg/edit?usp=sharing   ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

The finale to Skeleton Crew has arrived! This week we got Josh, Blake, Kirk, Matt, Kyle, Nick and Shawna all joining us for a roundtable conversation with a long distance transmission from Dan. We encourage you all to watch Treasure Planet now that the show is over! Also, lots to look forward to this year including our big annoucement in next week. Celebration around the corner as well so be prepared for big news in April! We'll be covering it each day it's on from over here on the North America side and drop our usual daily episode of recap. Big thank you again to all our Discord joiners, you've been awesome, we bid you all a most respectful farwell! Stay tuned for Bounty Hunter retro review, and The Living Force book review! May the force be with you..     SW TRUE RUNTIME TRACKER https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q1g23uqyEHzRL66GrZrpAcURLAs6uRnvyk_J6PvXZYg/edit?usp=sharing   ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

The penultimate episode for Skeleton Crew! We got loads to talk about this week and lots to speculate on! ALSO I researched each and every episode on Disney plus, by hand, calculated the runtime of each episode minus the credits, Lucasfilm logo, star wars intro, and "previously on" flashback to figure out which of these shows have delivered gold standard runtimes or not... Skeleton Crew is loosing the race, just a heads up. But in other news its been interesting to see which shows have the longest episodes and which stay above an average 35 min minimum. Check out and save the link below!!  It's also been added to our linktree. SW TRUE RUNTIME TRACKER https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q1g23uqyEHzRL66GrZrpAcURLAs6uRnvyk_J6PvXZYg/edit?usp=sharing   ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

Dive headfirst into this week's Skeleton Crew episode with Josh, Blake, Dan, and Kyle!  Only two weeks left of our Skeleton Crew aftershow.  We wish you a fantastic New Year!  Look for our 2025 preview episode later this month, plus upcoming book reviews and a behind-the-scenes chat with Twin Suns Film Foundation about Bucketheads Part 3. Star Wars Escape Pod BucketHeads Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfdf9BVw78eM88ezMqMFppBFv7XbTKo7_&si=BRwOxy0vc2uyAZHP SUBSCRIBE  - BUCKETHEADS YOUTUBE 2023 BucketHeads Interview / Behind the Fan Film Series (Part 1 & 2) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4B44XJI0NaXivtpFnUxdCQ?si=5b9ac5a09fe141ef Black Panther Collectables https://blackpanthercollectables.ca/?srsltid=AfmBOoqQjvj7FbE4_i8fGQuEtPG1itWS3P3JaUgW4nPvwbKPtT7sP113 ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

This is the 2024 Star Wars Escape Pod Holiday Party podcast! We got all sorts of fun this week from Ultimate Trivia you can answer along at home with, Skeleton Crew episode 5 discussion, 2024 in review for star wars, news on Bucketheads Part 3, and Vol 1.5 of Star Wars Escape Pod AI Tunes -The Christmas Edition! So let's join Josh, Blake, Shawna, Reid, Matt, Kirk and Dan in the escape pod and celebrate this past year, 350+ episodes of the podcast over 5 years of operating and a wonderful year for star wars fans. LETS DO IT! AI Christmas Tunes Playlist! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfdf9BVw78eMsEinif5bQ_zZA8IFmoBgH&feature=shared Star Wars Escape Pod BucketHeads Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfdf9BVw78eM88ezMqMFppBFv7XbTKo7_&si=BRwOxy0vc2uyAZHP SUBSCRIBE  - BUCKETHEADS YOUTUBE 2023 BucketHeads Interview / Behind the Fan Film Series (Part 1 & 2) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4B44XJI0NaXivtpFnUxdCQ?si=5b9ac5a09fe141ef WATCH the "LEGO Star Wars The Holiday Special" https://www.disneyplus.com/en-ca/movies/lego-star-wars-holiday-special/22xf1U47vVe0 ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

This week is Skeleton Crew episode 4! And with it is a deep dive into what these Jewels of the Republic might mean. We listen to some recordings of Dave Filoni from the behind the scenes on the Ahsoka Blu ray release and also mention our plans for the Holiday special episode this year. Check out all the links below and stay tuned for our fun filled Christmas episode next week!   Star Wars Escape Pod BucketHeads Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfdf9BVw78eM88ezMqMFppBFv7XbTKo7_&si=BRwOxy0vc2uyAZHP SUBSCRIBE  - BUCKETHEADS YOUTUBE 2023 BucketHeads Interview / Behind the Fan Film Series (Part 1 & 2) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4B44XJI0NaXivtpFnUxdCQ?si=5b9ac5a09fe141ef WATCH the "LEGO Star Wars The Holiday Special" https://www.disneyplus.com/en-ca/movies/lego-star-wars-holiday-special/22xf1U47vVe0 ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

This week we look closer at the mystery of At Attin! Join the crew of the escape pod this week for a deep dive into Star Wars: Skeleton Crew! Keep up each week for the next aftershow which will prepare you for the next episode release on Disney plus. Use the Spotify Q&A to send in any questions you may have about the show! ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

This week we chat about the first two episodes of Skeleton Crew! The latest live action show on Disney plus from Lucasfilm. This show is a revisit to an era gone by, the 1980's, kids on bikes, ET, The Goonies... In Star Wars. So without further-a-do. Let's dive in with Kirk, Dan and Josh. ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

This episode celebrates 350 episodes of Star Wars Escape Pod! We welcome A New Hope Special Edition's Boba Fett, Mark Anthony Austin! Known for his work at ILM in the animation department on ANHSE as well as his time under the helmet as Boba Fett in the added scenes. We also have two more special guests! Chelsey B. Coombs representing the Boba Fett Fan Club is us for the chat tonight. And last but not least, our friend Matthew who has been a lifelong star wars fan is joining us for the ride as well. We're so thankful all three of our guests could participate tonight so go follow  them! A huge thank you to all three of our guests once again! We so enjoyed having you with us! Mark Anthony Austin X @BobaFettANHSE Instagram @bobafettanhse BlueSky @bobafettanhse.bsky.social Chelsey B. Coombs Instagram @chelseybcoombs Threads @chelseybcoombs Boba Fett Fan Club BlueSky @bobafettfanclub.com X @bobafettfanclub https://www.bobafettfanclub.com/ Matt Schiavone X @MattSchiavone75   ———————————————————————— Star Wars Escape Pod

This week we're discussing Skeleton Crew around the corner with Kirk, we got Blake in on the pod as well later for a chat about Boardgames of the olden days, and heated debates about the sixth and first brother recently unvieled in a resource book to try fix a hot topic discussion, if Tales of the Jedi adapted the Ahsoka novel or not? Simon Kinberg returns from his role on Star Wars Rebels to produce a Star Wars Trilogy! Let's dive into our next casual chat. Epic Duels Discord! https://discord.gg/H6QCCUj7aF The Great Star Wars Board Game Retrospective | BoardGameGeek Star Wars Board Game Buyer's Guide - Geeks Under Grace New ‘Star Wars' Trilogy in the Works From ‘X-Men' Alum Simon Kinberg The Best Star Wars Tabletop and Board Games 2024 - IGN Ask us how you can get involved on the podcast team. ————————————————————————

This week, we have a very special guest chatting to us about her new book launch! Today, November 19th, 2024, comes a book called "One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars." This book is sure to be a hit with any Star Wars fan with a desire to dive deep into the inspirations of the force. We hope you enjoy the conversation! BUY THE BOOK TODAY: https://www.amazon.ca/One-Force-Universal-Truths-Star/dp/1538198711 www.kristanoble.com https://www.facebook.com/krista.noble.92 About Gary and George: https://web.archive.org/web/20050612235541/http:/www.adherents.com/people/pl/George_Lucas.html Book Summary: Why are the Star Wars films so popular? Of course, viewers love the characters, the plot, the music, and the special effects. However, there is a deeper reason why these films resonate with audiences: Star Wars contains universal truths—principles that are "true for all time, all places and all people." The same principles can be found in religions and philosophies throughout the world, including the Vedic tradition of ancient India, Buddhism, Taoism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Native American/First Nations beliefs.   In One with the Force: 18 Universal Truths in Star Wars, Krista Noble explores these principles. She delves into a rich array of topics, from the Force to collective consciousness, and from enlightenment to immortality. Readers will see that the philosophy of the Jedi doesn't only apply "in a galaxy far, far away"; it is also highly relevant to everyday living. Like Luke Skywalker, we should all look within to discover the deepest truths of life, pursue our individual destinies, and strive to reach our full potential as human beings. In these ways, we can embody the wisdom of the Jedi.   Advance praise (if there's room to include it):   "An intriguing addition to Star Wars scholarship, which reveals the timeless substructure underpinning the space-age saga. If you watched the Star Wars movies with a feeling in your bones that you were seeing something unfold that was not merely the product of modern creative storytellers but something ancient and powerful, this book will tell you why." —Joe Holland, Instructor of Consciousness & Human Potential, Maharishi International University   "One with the Force reveals why Star Wars touches the souls of its fans, showing that this iconic film series has much more to it than meets the eye. Noble's book expounds on the universal principles in Star Wars that inspire us and sustain the cosmos."  —Marci Shimoff, #1 NY Times bestselling author of Happy for No Reason and Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul   "This lucid study takes up a topic dear to my heart—the uses of fiction as a wisdom path—and traces essential principles from South Eastern and other traditions of wisdom and spirit appearing in Star Wars. The parallels mentioned by the author are evocative and even archetypal. The image of a path of spirituality emphasizing balance, experience, mindful action, and unity found in difference speaks strongly to our time of culture wars and increased questioning of traditional creeds." —Craig Chalquist, PhD, author of Soulmapper   "Krista Noble's insightful presentation of the Star Wars trilogy highlights and magnifies the inherent nobility of this blockbuster film series, as she unearths and identifies age-old universal principles of life and living embedded in the story. Noble's book provides a happy hunting ground for exploring the profound truths of the world's cultural, spiritual, and religious traditions. A magnificent read!" —Dr. Judy Booth, retired faculty member at Maharishi International University, continuing to serve in an advisory capacity   Ask us how you can get involved on the podcast team. ————————————————————————

This week we're filling the week with some small talk about star wars stuff! Like Obi Wan and Qui Gon were reversed in TPM? Or how about that new Skeleton Crew trailer! Or that badass new LEGO Ghost set from AHSOKA? Let's just sit down and have a casual star wars discussion to fill your commute to work this week! Read up on Operation Cinder https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Operation:_Cinder   Ask us how you can get involved on the podcast team ————————————————————————

This week Blake and Josh chat about the art of puppetering with our special guest Jack Parker! Jack is the star behind the performance delivered on PIP, the little droid on Osha's toolbelt in The Acolyte. Let's chat with Jack and stay tuned to the end! Follow Jack here! https://x.com/JackPMParker   Ask us how you can get involved on the podcast team ————————————————————————

This week we got Operation Cinder awarness happening, an event which bridges the gap between the days of the Empire and the Rise of the First Order. Andor S2 is getting the buzz with casting leaks online about a particular villain returning to the story. We got the NYCC Lucasfilm Press announcements to chat about here. And a long awaited topic.. Fast and Furious is JUST LIKE STAR WARS? Yes it is.. let's chat. Check out Kirks new short film Three Wise Men! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZJ-NCa9vyk Lucasfilm NYCC Reveals https://www.starwars.com/news/nycc-2024-lucasfilm-publishing-reveals?cmp=smc%7C15011522272   Read up on Operation Cinder https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Operation:_Cinder   Ask us how you can get involved on the podcast team ————————————————————————

There is one game every star wars fan has been looking forward to this year, it's Star Wars Outlaws. And today we breakdown our initial thoughts and expectations going forward from Ubisoft. We want to know your thoughts if you've played it, let us know using our contact info below! This is a spoiler-free initial thoughts only review! KY SABERS Launch https://x.com/kysabers https://kysabers.ca/ ————————————————————————

Word is out! On more popular star wars channels, albiet, word is out, and the original Kenobi writer has revealed information about HIS Obi Wan Kenobi story which could have been a trilogy of films that we might even have seen, last us until only recently if they were made. Instead we got the show on Disney plus. Watch the full interview below in the link and let us know, what would you have preferred from the movies and what from the shows? Email us your thoughts or put them in the comments! https://youtu.be/_hY-po8IXXc?feature=shared&t=17 Grab a decal from Etsy! Link down below... ————————————————————————

Welcome to a SPECIAL PRESENATION from Star Wars Escape Pod! Tonight we join radio hosts Josh, Kyle, and Francis for a playlist of Star Wars beats uncreativly generated by artificial intellegence. And guess what.. There are some HITS here!! Let us know what your thoughts are, what your liked and the ones you didn't. We want to hear from YOU!!! Leave a great review on iTunes or Spotify then hit our email up to let us know if you want any of these tracks! We appreciate the 5 stars SO MUCH!! To those who leave a review, you keep this podcast going!  Answer those Spotify Polls! Share this special presentation with a star wars fan near you! Tonight's Playlist Cloud City DJ - Lobot the DJ Master of Cloud City Duel in the Shadows - Based on the final duel in Obi Wan Kenobi the series Mace's Descent - As Mace Windu falls from the windows of the Senate building in ROTS he contemplates his choices Falling from Grace - Ben Solo turining to the dark side and leaving uncle Luke to become a cheap immitation of Darth Vader Forbidden Love in a Galaxy Far, Far Away - Luke and Leia can't be together, it's a forbidden romance getting boy band hearts pumping everywhere Grievous Glow Up - General Grievous gets surgery to enhance himself, to look cool, and slay some Jedi Master Yoda's Guidance - Yoda and his guidance given to Luke on Dagobah, and later Lukes failure with Ben Solo and burning the sacred Jedi texts The Jedi Dream - Anakin Skywalker dreams of being a Jedi and returning to Tatooine to free the slaves wielding his yellow saber. Based on TPM 25th Anniversary Comic The Secret of Jar Jar Binks - The conspiracy of Jar Jar being the ultimate power in the universe, for the country fans! The Sith Inside - Jar Jar Binks is a Sith Lord! For those rock fans out there Watto's Lament - Watto's woes in life. He's lost his slave boy to a bet, he looses his money gambling, and his valuable ship parts! Notable mention to Scarif Beach Party by Wierd Al. Featured in LEGO Star Wars: Summer Vacation.   ————————————————————————

Dooku Serenno, the name of a character that so many Jedi and politicians alike both admired and respected. Those of us who know the character have come to know him definitively in his darkest days portrayed by the great Christopher Lee. Or to the animated star wars fans out there, Corey Burton. This week we dive inside an audiobook called "Dooku: Jedi Lost" which provides an inside look at the life and legend of Count Dooku in his younger years growing up as a Jedi apprentice to Grand Master Yoda, his friendship and alliance to Sifo-Dias, and the discovery of his birth right, his noble status of wealth and power. Dooku is one of the most complex characters in the Star Wars universe and it's been very exciting to dive into this story and his downfall. ————————————————————————

Iain Kay returns this week for a casual catch up on all things star wars over the last year. Iain was one of our first special guests way back when the podcast first started, what a great way to celebrate 5 years by having back our old friend this week. Don't forget to find us on YouTube and subscribe there! Share this show with a friend and leave a comment!! We want to hear from you guys! What has been your highlight on the podcast over the last 5 years? ————————————————————————

This week we have our special guest co-host Kyle from ALKY Sabers reporting in from Expos around the country. New products like a Deadpool / Wolverine saber and other crazy awesome things you're going to want to hear about. We chat about the recent headlines like The Acolyte being cancelled, the new Skeleton Crew Trailer, Star Wars Outlaws releasing later next week. And Josh visits Black Spire Outpost on Batuu in California. Let's dive in and have a casual chat this week! ————————————————————————

"Have you ever heard the tragedy of Darth Plagueis The Wise?" Join us as we delve deep into the legend of one of the most enigmatic Sith Lords, Hego Damask, better known as Darth Plagueis. Based on the tantalizing tale Palpatine shares with Anakin in Revenge of the Sith, Star Wars author James Luceno brought this sinister character to life in his 2012 novel. This episode of What Happened is a unique exploration, combining a deep dive into Darth Plagueis with a comprehensive novel review. Given that Plagueis is primarily a literary character, we're stepping into Legends territory for this one. But fear not, Acolyte fans! We'll be tying up loose ends and offering theories on that mind-boggling Easter egg. To celebrate this special episode, we've introduced new artwork for all What Happened episodes. We hope you enjoy this journey into the dark side! As always, your ratings and shares fuel our passion for creating this podcast. Thank you for your continued support! What Happened!? Your essential Star Wars character deep dive. In each episode, we unravel the complete story of a beloved character, from their first appearance to their latest exploits. From the big screen to the comic book page, no stone is left unturned as we chronologically explore every facet of their galactic journey. Join us for an in-depth look at the characters you love. ————————————————————————