Star Wars Explained
Big IP | Realm
Subscribe to hear audio versions of some of our most popular YouTube videos new videos covering Star Wars Canon and Legends lore. I talk about characters, history, ships, technology, aliens, planets, behind the scenes, books, comics, video games, TV, and of course the films. If it’s Star Wars, you can learn about it here.If you are listening to just the podcast episodes please consider checking out our YouTube channel where most of our content is released and also our Patreon - for as little as $1 a month you get access to extra commentaries and content and supporting the channel really goes a long way for us to be able to bring you daily Star Wars goodness!
Episodes
Mentioned books
Jun 21, 2025 • 28min
Andor Sets New Viewership Record - Last Week in Star Wars
Meet your new favorite daily sneaker—Vessi is waterproof, ultra-comfy, and fits every part of your routine. Visit https://vessi.com/STARWARS and enjoy 15% off your first pair at checkout! Andor sets a new viewership record for its final three episodes! New Star Wars comics announced, and more in this week's episode of Last Week in Star Wars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2025 • 20min
Crafting the Costumes of Andor - Michael Wilkinson Interview
Last week I got to have a chat with Michael Wilkinson, the brilliant costume designer for Andor! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 16, 2025 • 30min
Creating the Sound of Andor - Margit Pfeiffer Interview
During our trip to Lucasfilm we interviewed Margit Pfeiffer, supervising sound editor for Andor. She taught us a lot about her job and reminded me just how much work goes into every single detail in a Star Wars story of this scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 14, 2025 • 42min
Mia Goth Joins Star Wars: Starfighter - Last Week in Star Wars
Get started at http://factormeals.com/starwars50off and use code starwars50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping! Mia Goth will be playing one of the villains in Star Wars: Starfighter! We're covering that news and the latest canon stories in Last Week in Star Wars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 13, 2025 • 21min
Alan Tudyk Talks Playing K-2SO On Andor And Rogue One
We got to interview Alan Tudyk during our trip to Lucasfilm! He had a lot of fun things to say about returning to play K-2SO in Andor, as well as his time playing the droid during Rogue One! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 12, 2025 • 26min
Tony Gilroy On Andor And His Advice For The Future Of Star Wars
We got the chance to speak with Tony Gilroy about Andor season two as part of their For Your Consideration press tour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2025 • 36min
Charles Soule Discusses Concluding The High Republic (Trials of the Jedi Non-Spoiler Interview)
Charles Soule sat down with me to talk about creating Trials of the Jedi, the final novel in The High Republic. This interview does not contain spoilers for the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 7, 2025 • 43min
Carrie Beck and Dave Filoni to Co-Lead Lucasfilm? - Last Week in Star Wars
Get started at http://factormeals.com/starwars50off and use code starwars50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping! Will Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck co lead Lucasfilm? Will Mark Hamill return to playing Luke Skywalker? Let's catch up on the news and canon stories in Last Week in Star Wars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 31, 2025 • 32min
Fans Campaign for Battlefront III - Last Week in Star Wars
Meet your new favorite daily sneaker—Vessi is waterproof, ultra-comfy, and fits every part of your routine. Visit https://vessi.com/STARWARS and enjoy 15% off your first pair at checkout! Battlefront fans are campaigning for a third game by revisiting Battlefront II! And also Ryan Reynolds brought up the whole R-rated Star Wars debate again, last week in Star Wars! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24, 2025 • 37min
Avengers Movies Delayed, Star Wars Stays In May - Last Week in Star Wars
Get started at http://factormeals.com/starwars50off and use code starwars50off to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping! Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars have both been delayed to December 2026 and 2027, leaving The Mandalorian & Grogu and Starfighter in May with less competition! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
