Dagobah Dispatch: An EW Star Wars Podcast

Something old and something new on this week’s podcast. We begin by diving deep into the absolute madness that is the Star Wars Holiday Special, which may or may not involve virtual reality Wookiee sex. There are no words for how weird this 1978 artifact is, but we will attempt to find them anyway as we break down the insanity. Then, we have a treat for you as we present an exclusive clip from the new High Republic audio drama Star Wars: The Battle of Jedha! This is the only place where you can hear this advance listen to the upcoming story coming out January 3. Consider it a reward for anyone who actually endured the Star Wars Holiday Special at some point in their lives. [Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from Star Wars: The Battle of Jedha (The High Republic) by George Mann, read by a full cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on the podcast, we do a deep dive on John Bon Jovi! Well, that’s not entirely accurate. But we are doing a deep dive on the first John Bon Jovi recorded performance, which happens to be on 1980’s “Christmas in the Stars: Star Wars Christmas Album.” We dig into the entire record, track by track, offering some history on the project as well as our thoughts on each and every song (for better or for worse). Join us on this holiday adventure as Dalton, Devan, and Lauren travel to a galaxy far, far away to find out how the heck they even know what Christmas is anyway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for some aggressive negotiations as EW’s Maureen Lee Lenker joins us this week to defend the Anakin and Padmé love story in Attack of the Clones. Find out why Maureen still gets all hot and bothered by the duo frolicking in the meadow and rolling awkwardly down a hill. Will Dalton, Devan, and Lauren agree or disagree with her assessment? Listen in and find out! Also, we discuss Baby Grogu hats and Lauren sits down with Zoraida Cordova, the author of the latest High Republic novel, Convergence. So much Star Wars coming your way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Season 1 of Andor is in the books and we have two amazing guests to break it all down. Cassian Andor himself, Diego Luna, returns to the podcast to talk about everything that happened, and series creator Tony Gilroy answers all our burning questions about what we just saw and what we can expect in season 2. Dalton, Devan, and Lauren also share their thoughts, and grade the season as a whole. Plus: What’s the best Thanksgiving side dish? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you find the look of a galaxy far, far away? This week, we welcome Andor production designer Luke Hull and costume designer Michael Wilkinson, who break down the series' lavish looks and stunning sets (as we once again drool over Mon Mothma’s gorgeous apartment). Plus, Dalton, Lauren, and Devan break down the penultimate episode of Andor — and make our predictions for the upcoming finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a double dose of awesome for you this week as both Andy Serkis (who plays Kino Loy) and director Toby Haynes join us to talk about the dramatic prison break and the best episode of Andor yet. Dalton, Devan, and Lauren also chat about the installment while wondering about the fate of Kino. Not only that, but we get into the Lauren’s latest Star Wars holiday purchase. Can it beat out the Ewok Christmas tree figurine? Listen in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Syril Karn is an interesting dude. And when we say “interesting”, we mean weird, awkward, and totally obsessed with cereal. On this week’s episode of the pod, we welcome the man behind the crisp, perfectly pressed uniform as Kyle Soller joins us to talk about playing the enigmatic character on Andor. He also reveals what that cereal actually tastes like. In addition, Dalton, Devan, and Lauren share their thoughts on episode 9 and spend way too much time discussing a very curious Star Wars Christmas gift that may end up on one of their mantles. Our latest episode is just waiting to be unwrapped! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We bring balance to the Force this week as we welcome in Tales of the Jedi stars Ashley Eckstein (who plays Ahsoka) and Corey Burton (Count Dooku) to discuss the new animated Star Wars series and much more. Plus, Dalton, Devan, and Lauren share their own thoughts on the show while also delving into the latest episode of Andor and the news of a Damon Lindelof Star Wars film. Tons to get get to, so let’s get to it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s episode of Dagobah Dispatch features a very special mystery guest who joins us to spew off with a very controversial opinion: that Yoda is lame. Wait, WHAT?!? Said mystery guest presents their argument, and then we not only respond to the sacrilege, but weigh in on the great Puppet Yoda vs. CGI Yoda debate. We also share our thoughts on episode 7 of Andor, which includes two great Mon Mothma scenes and one super cool new planet. We get into it all, including a possibly edible carbonite Han Solo. Dig in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andor is now halfway through its first season, so it’s time to weigh in on the show so far. Dalton, Devan, and Lauren share their thoughts on the latest episode and how the first six installments have fared as a whole. Or, at least half of a whole. We also delve into the world of Star Wars audiobooks, and our thoughts on audiobooks in general. And then Lauren updates us about her visit to the Star Wars publishing panel at New York Comic Con. So much to talk about, and talk we shall! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices