Dagobah Dispatch: An EW Star Wars Podcast

We are joined by the Mandalorian himself, Pedro Pascal, who tells us what to expect on season 3 of the show. We also welcome in Star Wars royalty in the form of Lawrence Kasdan, who co-wrote The Empire Strikes Back, The Force Awakens, and Solo, and also directed the new Light & Magic docuseries on Disney+. Kasdan chats about his amazing career and getting the opportunity to look back at all the incredible Star Wars special effects over the years. Speaking of incredible, we share stories from our Comic-Con 2022 experience and talk to a cantina full of Star Wars cosplayers. This is the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’ve got a doozy of an episode for you this week as Ahsoka stars Rosario Dawson and Natasha Liu Bordizzo join us to chat about the upcoming Disney+’s series. Not only that, but Devan, Dalton, and Lauren talk about great Star Wars moments from Comic-Cons of yesteryear, including an up-close encounter with Han, Luke, and Leia. Speaking of Comic-Con, we also preview some of the biggest panels taking place at this year’s convention out at San Diego and make a big announcement about two more super geeky and super cool podcasts coming your way. Don’t fight the feeling! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After debating the past and present of Star Wars, we look ahead to the galaxy’s future. Host Devan Coggan is joined by EW staffers Jessica Leon and Chuck Kerr to preview some of the (many!) Star Wars projects in the works, including Andor, The Mandalorian season 3, Ahsoka, and more. Plus, we share Devan’s interview with the Andor cast from Star Wars Celebration, featuring Diego Luna, Genevieve O’Reilly, and producer Sanne Wohlenberg. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TV writer, graphic novelist, Fatman Beyond podcast host, and former EW editor Marc Bernardin joins Dalton, Devan, and Lauren to float his argument that the greatness of Star Was actually comes from individual moments as opposed to the full films themselves. We take Marc’s theory and run with it, debating and discussing the best moments from each of the 11 Star Wars films. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? That is for you to decide as you take the journey with us to determine what is the greatest scene in every movie. Strap in and enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for a field trip! Hosts Dalton Ross and Lauren Morgan paid a Corellian smuggler to gain passage to the Fans Strike Back, a Star Wars exhibit of items made by fans to pay tribute to their favorite franchise under two suns. Dalton and Lauren walk and talk their way through the exhibit, chatting about their favorite items, as well as reliving the ones that were super-duper disturbing. Join us on this bizarre quest as we check out all the fan work on display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All Force ghosts allowed as Dalton Ross, Devan Coggan, and Lauren Morgan engage in a spoiler-filled discussion and get into everything that went down during the series finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi, including that huge Obi-Wan vs. Darth battle and the return of some familiar faces. What did they think? Do they want more? And why was Obi-Wan Kenobi a bit like Rocky 3? All will be explained! Come geek out with the gang as they nerd out on the final chapter of the Disney+ series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Dalton Ross and Devan Coggan are stuck at a spaceport on the Outer Rim, host Lauren Morgan opens the blast doors for EW writers and fellow Star Wars nerds Nick Romano and Christian Holub, who help break down the penultimate episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi and share their thoughts on the series at large. We discuss the flashbacks, the reveal of Reva’s backstory, and Tala’s big sacrifice while also getting into the merits of recasting versus the use of technology in recreating key story moments. Then, we are joined by series stars Ewan McGregor and Moses Ingram, who discuss what it was like to work on the show. Join us for this rollicking discussion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Dalton Ross, Devan Coggan, and Lauren Morgan summon the Force to dive into episode 4 of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Dalton points out what he completely messed up this week, while Devan and Lauren debate and discuss the episode’s high and low points. We also weigh in on the newly introduced characters, including O’Shea Jackson Jr.’s Roken. Then, we are joined by series writer/executive producer Joby Harold, who takes us behind the scenes of the episode and addresses some potential timeline discrepancies, and star Indira Varma, who reveals how Tala was originally envisioned as a completely different character. Lots to get into here, and we get into it all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to the planet Mapuzo! Hosts Dalton Ross, Devan Coggan, and Lauren Morgan reconvene to discuss Obi-Wan Kenobi’s thrilling third episode — including little Leia and that epic Vader lightsaber duel. Plus, Devan shares her report from Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, where she sat down with Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Rupert Friend, Moses Ingram, and director Deborah Chow to talk about their journey to a galaxy far, far away. We also break down the biggest news out of Celebration, from the return of The Mandalorian to new details about Ahsoka. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Dalton Ross and Lauren Morgan welcome Darth Vader himself, Hayden Christensen, onto the pod. Hayden names his favorite scene from the prequels, talks about how he once used the Force in real life, and reveals that had a “Vader Movement Specialist” on Obi-Wan Kenobi. We are also joined by Obi-Wan Kenobi director Deborah Chow, who does her best to avoid the traps we set to gather inside intel on the new series. Speaking of which, we also share all our thoughts after watching the first two episodes of the new Disney+ series, including the return of so many famous faces and our confusion over a big moment for the Grand Inquisitor. We also share thoughts on the Andor trailer and new Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. So much Star Wars goodness. Come get some! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices