Star Wars Untold Stories

Some sad news as the Dagobah Dispatch is coming to an end… at least for now. But we will send it out with style as we bring back our former cohost Lauren Morgan and go through some of our favorite interviews and segments over the past two years. Plus: Did we make Samee cry? Yes. Yes, we did. Join Dalton and Devan for one last spin around the galaxy far, far away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a big week of Star Wars news — some good, some bad, some truly bizarre. We pay tribute the passing of the man who voiced one of our favorite Star Wars characters, Salacious B. Crumb, and point out another iconic voice role of his from another sci-fi franchise. Plus, we name our favorite Star Wars LEGO sets, review the new Dark Forces Remaster video game update, and fall down an insane Star Wars beer rabbit hole thanks to some recently resurfaced clips from Chile. Grab a cold one and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome, Star Wars fans! We're joined by Bad Batch head writer Jennifer Corbett and supervising director Brad Rau, as they tease the third and final season of the animated series. Plus, departing EW writer Clark Collis joins us to share his memories of the Star Wars franchise, as we quiz him on his galactic knowledge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legendary voice actor Dee Bradley Baker joins us to preview the third and final season of The Bad Batch, which returns with an action-packed, three-episode premiere. Plus, we break down some major videogame news and pay tribute to a late Star Wars legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Phantom Menace is returning to movie theaters 25 years after its initial release, so we play a special TPM edition of Star Wars True or False to celebrate. Plus, we react to the Emperor Palpatine sex news, and YES, there is indeed Emperor Palpatine sex news. All that and a visit to The Cheesecake Factory! Call our voice mail line at 657-799-1566 to leave a message or ask a question about anything you want. Listen to us on Spotify to vote in this week's poll: Will you go see the Phantom Menace in theaters to celebrate its 25th anniversary? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mace Windu is back! Well… he's still dead. Anakin and Palpatine saw to that. But the character has come back to life in a new prequel comic book series. And that comic books series is written by none other than former EW editor Marc Bernardin. Marc comes back on the pod to talk all about what it's like writing for characters like Mace Windu and Yoda. He also names the Star Wars project he's most excited for coming out soon. Plus, Dalton and Devan react to Daisy Ridley's recent comments about fan reaction to The Rise of Skywalker. We get into it all! Leave us a voice mail message at 657-799-1566 to be part of the show and go vote in our weekly poll on Spotify: What is the best sequel trilogy movie?: The Force Awakens The Last Jedi The Rise of Skywalker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have a super fun one for you this week as we go behind the mask of Captain Enoch with the guy who plays him on Ahsoka, Wes Chatham. Wes talks about his history as a Star Wars fan, recalls a chance meeting with Thrawn creator Timothy Zahn, and explains why Enoch is a character to keep an eye on moving forward. It's a freewheeling discussion with the former Expanse star and not to missed, so don't miss it! Also call our voice mail line and day what you gotta say at 657-799-1566 and you can be part of the show! Listen to us on Spotify to take part in this week's poll: Is Thrawn's right hand man Captain Enoch good at his job? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Dagobah Dispatch, we are joined by the smoothest operator this side of the Outer Rim. Star Wars legend Billy Dee Williams stops by to chat all about playing Lando Calrissian in a galaxy far, far away. Williams — who has a new book called “What Have We Here?” coming out Feb. 13 — talks about having to deal with fans upset about Lando selling out Han Solo at the start of The Empire Strikes Back and what it was like coming back to the franchise for The Rise of Skywalker. It's an engrossing deep dive with one of the original trilogy stars that cannot be missed! Also, we weigh in on the latest Bad Batch news and dream about what Princess Leia would have been like had Jodie Foster not turned down the role. All that and plenty more nonsense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we welcome Sabine Wren herself to the podcast, as Natasha Liu Bordizzo joins us to chat all about Ahsoka season 1. Plus, we look ahead to the Star Wars universe in 2024 and preview some of our most anticipated shows — including The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where's Ezra? He's right here on EW's Dagobah Dispatch, as Ahsoka star Eman Esfandi joins us to talk about bringing everyone's favorite rebel Jedi into live action. Plus, we break down some major Star Wars news about Ahsoka season 2 and The Mandalorian coming to the big screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who better to talk Ahsoka with than Ahsoka herself! Rosario Dawson makes her return to the Dagobah Dispatch to chat all about season 1 of the Star Wars series. What does the star have to say about everything that went down? Listen in and find out! Also, Dalton and Devan go into all the Star Wars stuff they consumed over the holidays. Plus… HOT TUBS! Listen in and then call our voice mail line with your questions and comments at 657-799-1566 to be part of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If it's the holidays, then it's time to chat about the Star Wars Holiday Special. And who better to chat about it with than one of the directors of the new SWHS documentary A Disturbance in the Force. Jeremy Coon joins us to separate fact from fiction from WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON when it comes to the weirdest corner of the Star Wars galaxy. Dalton and Devan also go through all the latest Star Wars news out there. Listen in and leave us a voice mail message about anything Star Wars related at 657-799-1566. And happy holidays! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dark Lord of the Sith has returned… to the Dagobah Dispatch! On this week's show, we welcome none other than Anakin Skywalker himself, Hayden Christensen, who joins us to talk all about his work on Ahsoka, playing Anakin for the first time as a master, working on Star Wars without George Lucas, and what he wants to do next. It's a wide-ranging chat with Star Wars royalty, so sit back and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Its time! After talking so much about various Star Wars books, Dalton lays down his definitive list of the 10 best expanded universe novels ever… or, at least HIS personal picks for favorite titles (including both current canon and Legends entries). Looking for some things to ask for as gifts this holiday season? Then listen in for the perfect gift suggestions! What will Devan make of Dalton's selections? Listen in to find out. Also, your voice mail messages! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Dagobah Dispatch, Devan takes us on her Thanksgiving weekend trip to Galaxy's Edge and the Life Day robes she declined to purchase. Plus, Dalton and Devan react to the news that Dave Filoni (who was our guest on last week's podcast) will have even more input and control over all things Star Wars. We also chat about Taika Waititi's latest comments regarding his upcoming franchise film and recall the time when Darth Vader hijacked NBC's movie of the week. Come get some! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab your Purrgil and hitch a ride with us to Peridea: Lucasfilm mastermind and series creator Dave Filoni joins us to talk all things Ahsoka, breaking down his yearslong journey with the character and answering all of our burning questions. How did they bring the World Between Worlds into live action? What's up with the Mortis gods? And most importantly, what happened to Sabine's Loth-cat??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if we told you that there is a Star Wars relic from the 1970s that actually rivals The Star Wars Holiday Special when it comes to pure WTF-ery? This week, we deep dive on the 1977 season 3 premiere of Donny & Marie — which featured dancing stormtroopers, Kris Kristofferson as Han Solo, and singing… so much singing. Listen in as we break the entire thing down — perhaps against our better judgement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the right way to watch a Star Wars marathon? Do you start with The Phantom Menace, or are you Team New Hope? What about the controversial “machete order”? EW's Christian Holub joins us to build the perfect Star Wars marathon, breaking down what to watch and what to (gasp!) skip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dalton and Devan celebrate Halloween week by making their picks for the scariest Star Wars scenes ever, and their selections run the gamut — from the original trilogy, to the prequels, to a standalone film, to one of the signature streaming series. What made the list? Listen in to find out! Plus, we have an exclusive audio excerpt from the latest Star Wars The High Republic novel, ‘The Eye of Darkness' by George Mann. Check it out for a choice scene from the new audio book. Audio excerpted courtesy Penguin Random House Audio from Star Wars: The Eye of Darkness (The High Republic) by George Mann; Read by Marc Thompson © 2023, George Mann, ℗ Penguin Random House, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to feature the creatures! This week, Devan and Dalton pick out their favorite Star Wars creatures ever. Will they go cute and cuddly or big and terrifying? Listen in to find out. Plus, Devan has a new plastic cat and Dalton has way too many Star Wars themed cat names to offer up as suggestions. Which one should she choose? Also, a prop from the original Star Wars film sets an auction house record. We'll reveal what it was and how much it went for. That and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No more Ahsoka? No problem! That's because we have plenty of other stuff to get into this week. Stuff like another round of our favorite game: Star Wars True or False? This time, Devan quizzes Dalton and makes him stake out some controversial opinions on Star Wars topics. But that's not all. We'll also delve into the latest Star Wars news to come out of New York Comic-Con and react to your voice mails at our listener hotline. Call and leave yours at 657-799-1566. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our former cohost Lauren Morgan is back for the week to present her list of the three things she loved about the TV series Ahsoka, as well as the three things that drove her crazy about the show. Can she keep each list to just three things? OF COURSE NOT! But listen in anyway! Also, make sure to call and leave us a message at our Dagobah Dispatch hotline with your thoughts on anything Star Wars related at 657-799-1566, and you can become part of our show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have SO many thoughts about the finale of Ahsoka and we share those thoughts in full detail on this week's episode. Did we love or loathe the last season 1 chapter, and do we feel the show stuck the landing? All shall be revealed! Not only that, but we share YOUR thoughts about the finale as well courtesy of our listener hotline. And then, we're joined by Ahsoka's director of photography, Eric Steelberg, who discusses creating the look of the series. Jump into the episode and then share your thoughts with us by calling 657-799-1566. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Only one episode of Ahsoka left! We go through everything that went down in episode 7 (Threepio! Anakin! Some A-hole senator!) and also look ahead to next week's finale. We also react and respond to your voice mail messages left at 657-799-1566. Plus, some company did research on what they claim are the least popular Star Wars movies ever, so naturally we have to dive into that as well. Dive in with us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a two-for-the-price-of-one deal on this week's episode of Ahsoka, as not only did Grand Admiral Thrawn make his live-action debut, but we also got to see a non-hologram version of Ezra Bridger. We take a trip to the galaxy of Peridea to break down everything that happened in episode 6 — including Baylan Skoll's mysterious plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well… that was awesome. Anakin Skywalker's return continued on this week's episode of Ahsoka, and it was crackling with lightsaber-crossing intensity as the title character did battle against her former master, seeing shades of the monster he eventually became. What began with some playfully light banter escalated… quickly. But it was all part of Ahsoka's training to resist the kill-and-don't-be-killed path that her master went down. We break down the entire exchange — as well as the appearance of another Clone Wars favorite. Plus, we are joined by Hera herself, as Mary Elizabeth Winstead talked to us before the actor's strike, and we have that interview ready to roll. So come roll with us as we once again deep dive into all things Ahsoka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4 of Ahsoka was a huge one as it featured the return of the title character's former master, Anakin Skywalker. And this week's episode of the Dagobah Dispatch is equally huge as we not only break it all down, but are also joined by Shin Hati herself, Ivanna Sakhno, who sat down with us before the actors' strike to chat about both her character and the show. We'll get into it with the Ahsoka star and also talk about all the huge battles that took place on this week's installment. Fire up the hyperspace ring because it's time to blast off! And call us at 657-799-1566 to let us know what you thought of this week's Ahsoka episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EW's Christian Holub joins us for a deep dive into Ahsoka episode 3 — featuring cranky droids, chancellor cameos, and an impressive lightsaber space walk. Plus, Diana Lee Inosanto talks about bringing the villainous Morgan Elsbeth to life in an interview conducted prior to the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first two episodes of Ahsoka are out now, and we are breaking down all the big surprises along the way. We get the timeline of the first two installments, the connections to Star Wars Rebels, the kick-ass villains, and ponder why a lightsaber to the chest is just a flesh wound. Plus, in addition to recapping and reviewing the show, we also have an exclusive audio excerpt from the latest Star Wars book— From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi. Not only that, but said audio excerpt is read by none other than Adam Scott. Want to hear the Parks and Recreation and Severance star playing a cranky stormtrooper. Here's your chance! You can also call us and leave us a message for the pod with your thoughts on Ahsoka so far. Just dial us up at 657-799-1566. Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi by Various Authors, read by A Full Cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hot on the heels of last week's cliffhanger episode, we return with part 2 of our interview with Ahsoka star Rosario Dawson. So much goodness to go around as Rosario talks more about bringing the animated icon to the live-action screen. And that's not all, as Dalton and Devan also play a round of our favorite game: Star Wars True or False? Will the hosts agree or disagree on some intergalactic hot takes? Listen in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are getting ever closer to the premiere of Ahsoka, so who better to join us on the podcast this week than Ahsoka herself! That's right, Rosario Dawson checked in with us right before the SAG-AFTRA strike to talk about the new show and we've got part one of that conversation ready to roll this week. But that's not all we have. Former Dagobah Dispatch cohost Lauren Morgan is back to present her official ranking of the Ghost crew from Rebels — many, if not all, of whom will be appearing on Ahsoka. (Kanan Jarrus force ghost, anyone?) Where will Lauren rank each member? Tune in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a big Star Wars week here at Entertainment Weekly as Dagobah Dispatch's own Devan Coggan wrote EW's digital cover story on Ahsoka. Get the inside scoop on the big story straight from the writer! Plus: Andy Serkis & Genevieve O'Reilly joined the podcast before the SAG-AFRTA strike to talk all things Andor, and we've got that interview ready to roll. Join us! Read Devan's cover story here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Dagobah Dispatch, we pick out our favorite costumes, uniforms, and ensembles from Star Wars galaxy. What are the best looks to ever come out of a Star Wars project? We have opinions! And those opinions shall henceforth be shared! Plus, Manny Jacinto, Dafne Keen, and Charlie Barnett stopped by before the strike to talk about their upcoming series The Acolyte and why they hope to surpass the best lightsaber battle scenes ever. Get the full scoop on the show right here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we welcome in four more stars of The Acolyte as Joonas Suotamo, Jodie Turner-Smith, Rebecca Henderson, and Dean-Charles Chapman stopped by before the SAG-AFTRA strike to talk all about their upcoming Star Wars series… including the first live-action Wookiee Jedi! The actors spill lots of info and intel about the new show. Plus, we break down the most exciting and surprising Star Wars Emmy nominations, and attempt to run a mile in Darth Vader's shoes. As the Dark Lord of the Sith would say… “NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to start unraveling the mystery of The Acolyte, and whom better to do the unraveling than showrunner Leslye Headland and stars Amandla Stenberg and Lee Jung-jae? The power trio joins us this week to drop some info and intel on the new Star Wars series set in the final days of the High Republic, and it's a conversation you don't want to miss — especially if you enjoy talk of Jedi Wookies! Plus, we debate and discuss Devan's ranked list of Star Wars droids, including some VERY controversial selections. Join us and see if you agree! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a huuuuuuuuuge episode this week as are not only joined by ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' star Jude Law and co-creator Chris Ford, but also have a visit with Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, and director James Mangold from ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.' And that's not all as we also have an exclusive audio excerpt from the new ‘Star Wars: Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade' novel by Delilah S. Dawson, and dive into the weird, wild world of Star Wars Pez dispensers. Dive in with us! Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from Star Wars: Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade by Delilah S. Dawson, read by Kristen Sieh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've got a doozy of an episode for you this week. We talk about the news that Michael Shannon turned down an undisclosed Star Wars role, and come up with a pretty good guess as to what that role may have been. We then dive into the 1980 “Stars of Star Wars” episode of The Muppet Show, when Mark Hamill and others stopped by to sing and dance on the popular variety show. But those are just the appetizers to fun and frisky chat with our guests — Andor stars Denise Gough, Kyle Soller, and Adria Arjona. It's a super fun conversation you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another week, and another kick-ass interview, as Andor star Stellan Skarsgård joins us to chat all things Luthen and his tremendous taste in space wigs. And that's not our only special guest, as former cohost Lauren Morgan returns to debate and discuss some bold statements as we play a game of Star Wars: True or False. Play along and see if you agree with our Hot Takes as we tackle some serious hot button topics sure to both intrigue and infuriate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rebellion endures: Hear from Andor creator Tony Gilroy and star Diego Luna, who open up about season 2 and reveal how upcoming episodes will set the stage for Rogue One. Plus, we're joined by EW staffer Christian Holub, who talks Attack of the Clones, David Lynch's version of Return of the Jedi, and Ali Hazelwood's Star Wars-inspired romance novel The Love Hypothesis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A sad development this week as we react to the terrible news that Ahsoka star Ray Stevenson passed away. However, we are able to share the joy Ray felt being part of the Star Wars franchise with one of his final interviews. Ray and his costars Lars Mikkelsen, Diana Lee Inosanto, and Ivanna Sakhno spoke to the Dagobah Dispatch back at Star Wars Celebration and we have that chat with the foursome for you this week, highlighting how much love the late actor had for his character, his castmates, and the Star Wars galaxy as a whole. We hope you listen and enjoy Ray's enthusiasm for the show and everyone else who worked on it. Plus: We revisit the great “Yub Nub” controversy of last week, react to the news of Galactic Starcruiser taking its final voyage, and look at if Star Wars streaming shows will be impacted by the ongoing writers' strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Wars has some of the most iconic music of all-time. But what is the most iconic Star Wars song of all? We debate and discuss Devan's ranked list of the top 15 Star Wars songs ever. What did she get right? What did she get wrong? Listen in and decide! Plus: We welcome in Ahsoka stars Rosario Dawson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo to talk about bringing the title character, Hera, and Sabine from animation to live action. A must-listen to interview about the next big Star Wars series. So get listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't get guests much bigger than this, as we welcome Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy to the podcast this week. Kennedy talks all about the three new Star Wars films on the horizon, the future of the various streaming shows, whether the stars of the Star Wars Jedi video game series will ever make their way to live action, and more! Speaking of Star Wars Jedi, EW's Nick Romano joins us this week to give his review of the new Jedi Survivor game **Spoiler Alert @36:03**, and reveals some connections to the broader Star Wars galaxy. We also hit on recent franchise news involving Carrie Fisher and Damon Lindelof. Join us, won't you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices