Skytalkers

A seismic shift at Lucasfilm as Kathleen Kennedy steps down after a remarkable 14-year tenure. The hosts delve into her legacy, touching on her contributions to blockbuster filmmaking and future Star Wars projects. With Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan stepping in as co-presidents, they explore their backgrounds, Filoni's creative capabilities, and Brennan's operational strengths. Discussion also covers fan reactions to the news, Kennedy's views on upcoming film projects, and what this leadership change means for the galaxy far, far away.

Breaking news! Welcome to this week’s episode where were breaking down the latest press release from Disney Parks: Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge will be getting a timeline refresh on April 29, 2026 and adding new characters to Batuu like Leia, Han, and Darth Vader. Tune in to hear us discuss our reactions to the changes and discuss:   All the details from the press conference we attended  What are the anticipated changes to elements like music, food, and merchandise?  How do these changes impact the storyline of Batuu?  How do we feel about the updates to the timeline and new roaming characters?  …and much much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Celebrate nine years of podcasting with a hilarious Q&A, revealing a star-studded dinner party guest list featuring Daisy Ridley! Join the hosts as they discuss plans for visiting iconic Star Wars filming locations and their favorite books from 2025. They dive into how Rey and Ben might reunite, dream anthology ideas, and their go-to Star Wars comfort picks. Plus, get the scoop on Ahsoka season two and musings about future fan projects. It's a festive look back at memories and a joyful peek into what's to come!

We’re starting the New Year by picking up our The Clone Wars Rewatch series with the Citadel arc in season 3 (The Citadel (318), Counter Attack (319), Citadel Rescue (320))! In this episode of Skytalkers: We discuss the fandom’s reaction to the Citadel arc (Echo’s big appearance!), good and bad. What makes this arc stand out (and where we find it to feel slightly uneven) The dynamic between Tarkin and Anakin … and so much more! Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Skytalkers, we’re diving deep into the one of the best Star Wars novelizations and our all time favorite: Revenge of the Sith! Tune in to hear us break down our favorite parts of the Deluxe Edition of Matthew Stover’s beloved novel. This week we talk about:  What is our relationship to this novel and why does it mean so much to us?  Which of Matthew’s annotations were our favorites to uncover in this edition?  How does the novel talk about Palpatine in the Force?  Between Anakin and Obi-Wan, who has stronger emotions towards the other?  How does Matthew write about Greek tragedy and how it relates to Star Wars?  …and much, much more! Listen to our older episode on the Revenge of the Sith novelization. Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re so excited to bring you this special interview with Tom Hoeler, Editorial Director for Random House Worlds. Tom helped bring the deluxe edition of the beloved “Revenge of the Sith” novelization to life. Tune in to hear us discuss with Tom:  How did Tom begin his job in publishing and with Star Wars?  When did the idea for the Revenge of the Sith Deluxe Edition begin?  Hear Tom talk about working with author Matthew Stover on his annotations.  What the process was for designing this gorgeous edition of the “Revenge of the Sith” novelization  Who is Tom bringing to his Skytalkers Dinner Party?  …and SO much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are back to talk about the second half of our trip to Tunisia! We spent over a week in Tunisia taking a tour of all the Star Wars filming locations from A New Hope, The Phantom Menace, and Attack of the Clones! Catch up this week to hear us talk about:  The set up and organization of the trip with the tour company, Galaxy Tours. What sets from The Phantom Menace are still extant in Tunisia?  Our ATV adventure through the desert where we practiced driving ATVs where the podrace starts!  Our emotional visit to the Lars Homestead right at sunset.  Channeling our Indiana Jones fandom when we got to exploring the city of Kairouan where Raiders of the Lost Ark was filmed!  Our last day in Tunis visiting the Roman ruins at Carthage and the Bardo museum.  …and SO much more!  Explore Galaxy Tours here: https://galaxytours.com/  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are talking all about our trip to the real world Tatooine in Tunisia! We spent over a week in Tunisia taking a tour of all the Star Wars filming locations from A New Hope, The Phantom Menace, and Attack of the Clones! It was an incredible trip, and we cant wait to share. Tune in to hear all about:  The set up and organization of the trip with the tour company, Galaxy Tours. Our first days exploring Tunisia!  How the architecture of the Tunisian island, Djerba, directly influenced the design of Tatooine.  Staying overnight where they filmed Luke Skywalker’s house and having blue milk for breakfast!  Recording a part of this recap in the Lars Homestead itself! Visiting and hiking Mageur Gorge to see the famous filming locations like R2-D2 and the Jawas, Luke vs the Tuskan Raiders, and Obi-Wan’s iconic “hello there”.  …and SO much more!  Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re re-airing our The Nesting Order episode all about a new way to watch the Skywalker saga. It’s been four years since we first debuted this Star Wars viewing order — how does it hold up now? Tune in to hear:  Our reflections on the order four years later, especially in light of the popularity around the Machete Order.  How does the Soderburgh Order compare to the Nesting Order?  Plus, the original airing of our initial Nesting viewing order and thoughts on why this works as a new lens into Star Wars.  …and much more!  THE NESTING ORDER WATCH LIST: The Force Awakens → The Last Jedi → A New Hope → The Empire Strikes Back → The Phantom Menace → Attack of the Clones → Revenge of the Sith → Return of the Jedi → The Rise of Skywalker Join our Patreon community and unlock bonus episodes + more! Our website! Follow us on Twitter/X @skytalkerspod Follow us on TikTok @skytalkers Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram @skytalkerspodcast Follow Charlotte on Twitter/X @crerrity Follow Caitlin on Twitter/X @caitlinplesher Email us! hello@skytalkers.com For ad inquiries please email: skytalkers@58ember.com Please note this Episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this Episode.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the vibrant world of Star Wars Visions Volume 3! The hosts discuss visually stunning shorts from renowned Japanese animation studios, highlighting favorites like The Ninth Jedi and Bird of Paradise. They explore themes of found family, environmental issues, and the interplay of light and dark. Special insights from a director Q&A reveal cultural influences and the emotional impact of character relationships. With hopes for more global creativity in future volumes, this discussion showcases the imaginative freedom of the Visions series!