Cantina Cast: Star Wars Podcast

New York Comic Con 2026 delivered some BIG Star Wars announcements, and we're breaking down ALL the news, reveals, and surprises from NYCC!

Albert and Chris return to The Cantina Cast to discuss everything coming out of New York Comic Con 2026, including some exciting developments surrounding Ahsoka Season 2, Ezra Bridger, Star Wars: Starfighter, and the upcoming 50th anniversary of Star Wars!

From Dave Filoni returning to tell another chapter of Ezra Bridger's story to an expanding lineup of books and comics connected to the next Star Wars movie, there's plenty to unpack. But which announcements have us the most excited, and what might they reveal about the future of the galaxy far, far away?

TONIGHT'S BIG TOPICS INCLUDE:

🔥 EZRA BRIDGER'S STORY CONTINUES! – Dave Filoni is bringing fans an untold chapter of Ezra's escape from Grand Admiral Thrawn in a new Ahsoka comic series! Could this reveal more about what happened before Ahsoka Season 2?

🚀 STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER EXPANDS! – A massive publishing lineup has been announced for the upcoming Ryan Gosling film! What might these new titles tell us about the characters, locations, and adventures awaiting us?

🌌 50 YEARS OF STAR WARS! – Lucasfilm is preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of A New Hope with new books, comics, collectibles, and more!

📚 NEW STORIES FROM A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY! – From Princess Leia's adventures after the Battle of Yavin to exciting new comic book projects, we're looking at the stories Lucasfilm has planned for 2027.

⚡ AND MUCH MORE! – New collectibles, unexpected announcements, and our biggest takeaways from NYCC 2026!

Which announcement has YOU the most excited? Join the live chat and let us know what you think!

Note: This is a FULL Patreon episode we're releasing for FREE as a thank you to all of our audio listeners...enjoy!

Should they have stayed…or did George Lucas make the right call? Tonight, Albert and Chris return to Fix It or Order 66 It? and turn their attention to the deleted scenes from Star Wars: Episode I, The Phantom Menace!

We're digging into the footage left on the cutting-room floor including Anakin's fight with Greedo, his farewell to Jira, Qui-Gon's encounter with Darth Maul's probe droid, the Waterfall Sequence, Dawn Before the Race, the extended Podrace sequences, the Air Taxi scene, and more.

The original 2001 DVD featured seven completed deleted sequences, some of which were partially incorporated into later versions of the film. Which scenes add important character development or fix gaps in the story? Which ones give us a different perspective on Anakin, Qui-Gon and the events on Tatooine? And which ones were absolutely better left on the cutting-room floor?

Albert and Chris watch it all, discuss it all, and include some extra TPM promo videos at the end!

Why Anakin STILL Needs to Teach Ahsoka | The Lesson Isn't Over

Why has Anakin Skywalker returned as Ahsoka Tano's Master...and what does he still need to teach his former Padawan? Anakin's return in Ahsoka gave us one of the most important moments in their relationship: "Live…or die."

But what if that wasn't the end of Anakin's lesson? Albert and Chris take a deep dive into Anakin and Ahsoka's relationship and ask whether Anakin has returned simply because Ahsoka needs her Master or because Anakin Skywalker still has unfinished business of his own....

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A forgotten piece of Lucasfilm history… and 30 minutes of RAW Return of the Jedi footage!

Albert & Chris go back to the early 1980s to explore EditDroid, the groundbreaking nonlinear editing system developed by Lucasfilm that helped point the way toward the future of digital film editing.

We'll also be dig into roughly 30 minutes of raw Return of the Jedi footage discovered on a LaserDisc associated with an EditDroid demonstration at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in 1984.

Alternate takes. Unfinished footage. Behind-the-scenes glimpses of Return of the Jedi before it became the movie we know.

What exactly was EditDroid? Why was Return of the Jedi footage being used to demonstrate it? And what can this surviving LaserDisc tell us about how the film was made?

Join us as we fire up the EditDroid and take a look at Return of the Jedi before the final cut in this week's Patreon Preview!

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It's happening! STAR WARS: EPISODE X is taking shape and the Skywalker Saga may not be over after all.

Albert, Chris, and Kirsty are LIVE tonight to break down the huge reports surrounding the next chapter of Star Wars on the big screen. Jon Watts, director of the Tom Holland Spider-Man trilogy and co-creator of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, is attached to direct the first film in Simon Kinberg's new Star Wars trilogy, with Kinberg writing the screenplay. Daisy Ridley is also expected to return as Rey in some capacity.

But that may not even be the biggest part of this story.

The new films are once again being described as the next episodes of the "Skywalker Saga."

What exactly does that mean?

The Rise of Skywalker was marketed as the conclusion of the nine-film Skywalker Saga. So if Episode X really is continuing that saga, whose story are we continuing? Is Rey Skywalker the bridge between the first nine episodes and a completely new generation? Could other characters from the sequel trilogy return? And does calling this the "Skywalker Saga" give us our first real clue about what Episode X will actually be about?

We dig into everything we know so far (who's writing, who's directing, who may be starring) and then get into our theories about where Episode X could take the story after The Rise of Skywalker...

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Albert & Chris round out the original trilogy "Fix It or Order 66?" series of episodes with Return of the Jedi! What became of the "Lost Rebels"? What was Jerjerrod's conflict? And would Luke assembling his lightsaber on Tatooine have changed the build up and final lightsaber reveal? The guys answer all this and more this week's Patreon preview episode!

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Heading to Star Wars Celebration 2027 in Los Angeles and hoping to score autographs or photo ops with your favorite Star Wars celebrities? We've got you covered!

Albert, Chris, and our SWC Crew return for Road to Celebration 2027, Part 4: Autos and Photos, breaking down the latest Star Wars celebrities announced for Celebration 2027 and everything you need to know about getting autographs and taking photos with the guests.

Joining us will be members of the Star Wars Celebration Discord community and experienced Celebration veterans who have navigated autograph and photo-op lines at multiple Celebrations around the world.

We'll start with the latest Star Wars Celebration 2027 guest announcements and take a look at who has been confirmed to sign autographs and take photos in Los Angeles.

Then we're diving into how the entire autograph and photo-op experience works at Star Wars Celebration and why it can be VERY different from your typical regional convention.

IN THIS EPISODE:

• The latest Star Wars Celebration 2027 celebrity guest announcements

• How Celebration autograph and photo-op tickets work

• Buying tickets ahead of time vs. walking up at a convention

• Assigned time slots and scheduling your day

• What happens when celebrity appearances overlap or run behind

• What we learned from Celebration Chicago, Anaheim, London, and Japan

• Why autograph prices can be significantly higher at Celebration

• Personalization fees and getting your own items signed

• What the celebrity interaction is actually like

• Why some autograph lines can feel like an assembly line

• Author and book-signing opportunities at Celebration

• What you should bring to get signed

• Protecting and transporting autographs around the convention

• Paint pens, signing supplies, and other practical tips

• How many autograph sessions you should realistically schedule in one day

• Whether Day 1 might be the perfect day to focus on autographs and photo ops

• Our biggest tips for avoiding scheduling disasters and making the most of your Celebration experience

We'll also compare the autograph experience at Celebration with smaller conventions and explain some of the factors that can contribute to Celebration's much higher autograph and photo-op prices.

If Star Wars Celebration 2027 will be your first Celebration, this episode is designed to help you know what to expect BEFORE autograph and photo-op tickets go on sale. And if you're a Celebration veteran, join us and share your own experiences, tips, and autograph stories in the chat!

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Tonight at 9:00 PM CT on YouTube and Instagram.

This is Part 4 of our Road to Celebration 2027 series, following Albert, Chris, and the Cantina Cast crew on the road to Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles.

Subscribe and follow along as we cover guest announcements, tickets, panels, exclusives, planning, travel, autographs, photo ops, and everything else you need to prepare for Star Wars Celebration 2027.

What Star Wars celebrity is at the top of YOUR autograph or photo-op list? Let us know in the comments!

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Albert & Chris keep the original trilogy "Fix It or Order 66" going by analyzing all of the deleted scenes from The Empire Strikes Back next! Join the guys as they decide whether to keep (fix it) or kill (Order 66 it) these scenes and what they'd change if anything in this Patreon Preview!

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Back by popular demand, it's "Fix It...Or Order 66 It?" Join Albert & Chris in this Patreon Preview as they discuss and analyze the deleted scenes from A New Hope and weigh in on whether they should have stayed on the cutting room floor or not!

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We (well, Chris, anyway) spent TWO DAYS inside the Lucas Museum….original Star Wars costumes, an N-1 Starfighter, incredible art, exclusive merch, the Skywalker Grill…and one frustrating surprise.

Here's what you need to know before visiting.

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Is Darth Vader really the future of Star Wars or is it finally time for someone new to become the face of the galaxy? With Hayden Christensen returning as Anakin Skywalker in Ahsoka Season 2, Albert and Kirsty ask what his resurgence means for the future of Star Wars. Should Anakin remain at the center of Star Wars and serve as a bridge for the next generation of fans or finally make room for someone new?

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Albert & Chris finish out the Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire series with a full breakdown of issues 4 & 5 in this Patreon Preview. Han returns to the team after Return of the Jedi with a cameo from Hondo Ohnaka while Luke & Leia finally reveal what the ancient Force relic actually is!

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Albert & Chris return for a Patreon Preview of back-to-back episodes to finish out Echoes of the Empire written by Ethan Sacks. First up, is "Shadow of Batuu" showcasing Leia & Chewie followed by "The Battle for Black Spire" with Luke joining into the mix as they try recover an ancient relic strong in the Force before Vader does!

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The Waystation returns tonight to get you caught up on all the latest Star Wars news and rumors! Join Albert, Chris, and Kirsty as they discuss Zero Company, the Spectres heading to SWC2027, Smugglers Gambit, Mando/Grogu physical media release, the Lego Executor, and more!

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We've all seen the footage, right? No? Well, don't worry, as Albert & Chris have you covered in this Patreon (Preview) Exclusive episode! The guys will be looking at all the details from the D23 "teaser" footage shown and provide their analysis and reckless speculation!

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After spending the weekend firsthand at D23 this year, Chris returns to show to help breakdown all the Star Wars news and announcements! The guys will be talking the latest on Ahsoka Season 2, Starfighter, Star Wars Eclipse, Star Wars: The Experience, and more!

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The fall of Kylo Ren starts NOW as Charles Soule returns to complete the "Kylo Ren Trilogy". Join Albert as he breaks down all the events in this first issue which is off to a great start...again!

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Join Albert & Chris as they prepare you for The Ninth Jedi series dropping on August 5th! What do you need to know? What can we expect based on the trailer? All this and more in one of our favorite show formats....The Final Hype!

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Uncle Traveling Chris has returned from San Diego Comic Con 2026 and the guys are here to discuss it all! They'll be talking all the big announcements, panels, the Lucasfilm museum, and what that first experience was like for Chris!

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Join Albert & Chris as they wrap up this series in this Patreon Preview Exclusive! Captain Lawson and Two-Boots unravel the treachery inside their department! What will happen if they collide with Maul as he launches his campaign of terror? Will Janix fall to the darkness of corruption and crime?

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Star Wars: Legacy drops on July 28th and Albert provides his spoiler-free sneak peek in two parts. Part one is for anyone who wants a high level sneak peek going into this one knowing it's Rey, it's Leia, it's after The Last Jedi, and that's about it. Part two is for anyone who wants a little more, but still spoiler-free, and a breakdown of the official synopsis.

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In this final public episode of The Mandalorian and Grogu coverage, Albert & Chris take a look back and spotlight the heroes and hermit of the movie, Ward, Hugo, Zeb, Gatori, and the of course, the Anzellans!

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Albert & Chris round the corner on their The Mandalorian and Grogu coverage shifting focus to the "bad guys" of the film. Join the guys as they talk Hutts, hunters, and the what remains of the Empire.

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Albert & Chris begin their breakdown and discussion of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire in this week's Patreon Preview! As Rey searches for a powerful artifact from the High Republic era, her journey takes her to Black Spire Outpost where Vader once visited in search of the same thing!

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Albert & Chris celebrate 666 episodes and Father's Day 2026 with a character spotlight on the big "baddy daddy" himself, Sheev Palpatine. The guys commemorate his rise to power, his relationships with Anakin, Dathan, Rey, Ben Solo, and much more!

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During an annual run of the "Star Gauntlet", Janix's local podrace event, Lawson and Rheena uncover a triple cross that could result in a financial shift of power - but who's behind it?

Join Albert & Chris in this Patreon Preview breakdown of issue #4 of Shadow of Maul, "Blood Gamble".

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Our next Mandalorian and Grogu spotlight episode features none other than "Stinky" himself, Rotta the Hutt! Join Albert & Chris as they look back on Rotta's origins, the burden of his father's legacy, and the New Republic future that's been laid out before him!

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Is this Patreon Preview, Albert breaks down the events in the 4th issue of Shadow of Maul, "Hidden Figures". As Lawson works to uncover the corruption within the department, someone has been tracking and wanting him dead...but, who and why?

(Hint: I still don't know)

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Albert & Chris take a look at Grogu's Force abilities in the movie, but also reflect on where his abilities started and where his potential could take him in the future. Will he train again, who would train him, and what IS his midi-chlorian count?

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Albert & Chris are back with another episode of From a Certain Point of YOU, where we share our top 3 moments from Maul: Shadow Lord with Patreon Members FOR Patreon Members! Join us as we look back on the best moments of this incredible first season in this Patreon Preview!

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In the first of several The Mandalorian and Grogu spotlight episodes, Albert & Chris reflect back on Din and Grogu to discuss their best moments, character growth for each, and how their relationship will change going forward.

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After a 7 year hiatus from movie theaters, Star Wars returns with The Mandalorian and Grogu, a heart-pumping and emotional joyride that's also one of the most endearing Star Wars projects ever released. Albert & Chris share their thoughts & opinions as well as their reviews in this first of several movie focused episodes!

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This is it...and the way! Albert & Chris get you caught up on everything you need to know about The Mandalorian & Grogu along with their final thoughts and predictions!

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On May 4th, Star Wars fans were able to catch the first 25 minutes of The Mandalorian and Grogu in IMAX at select theaters and Albert & Chris were there! The guys breakdown all the details and share their thoughts on this unique experience!

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With the finale of Maul: Shadow Lord behind us, Albert & Chris reflect on season one and share their predictions for season two. Will Devon fully commit to being Maul's apprentice? Have we seen the last of Lawson? And when will Rylee turn to the Dark Side?? Please enjoy this Patreon preview of these predictions and more!

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Season 1 of Maul: Shadow Lord ends with two incredible and frightening episodes and Albert & Chris breakdown all the details!

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Maul comes face to face with the Inquisitorius as the search for Rylee and Devon continues! Albert & Chris breakdown all the adrenalized details for Call To Oblivion and The Creeping Fear and talk about what they're hoping to see in the final two episodes!

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The Mandalorian and Grogu media blitz is underway and along with it are announcements for tie-in merch and promotions! Join Albert & Chris as they discuss this and recent news in a Patreon Exlusive preview of The Waystion, your source for Star Wars News and Rumors!

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Nobody expects the Imperial Inquisition! And especially on Janix where Maul and Dawson are equally surprised. Albert & Chris breakdown all the details for episodes 5 & 6 of Maul: Shadow Lord as we've officially passed the halfway mark of this season!

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In this Patreon preview episode, Albert & Chris take a deep dive into the final trailer for the Mandalorian and Grogu! The guys will analyze all the newest clips and start putting the pieces together for what's to come for the Clan of Two!

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In this week's Patreon preview, Albert & Chris are back to discuss issue #2 of Shadow of Maul. The landscape of Janix before the new animated series is starting to take shape with Brander Lawson and Two Boots at the front of it all.

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In this week's Patreon preview, Albert & Chris discuss the meaning and impact of "Balance of the Force". How has this been interpreted (or misinterpreted) over the years? What does it truly mean to have balance and are we wrong in thinking so?

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The Age of Maul is here and Albert & Chris get into breaking down all the details of the first two episodes, "The Dark Revenge" and "Sinister Schemes". Reckless speculation and theory of what's to come in this series will be also be had.

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In just five days, the legendary cockroach of Star Wars returns in his own series, Maul: Shadow Lord. Albert & Chris breakdown everything you need to know about this beautiful new animated series and share their predictions ahead of the two episode premiere!

The guys master the Force, and the Force serves them in…The Final Hype!

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Albert and Chris go back to the Cantina Cast roots with the quote analysis of, "Is the Dark Side stronger?" The guys talk quickly about the context of the quote and then look at examples of where it may and may not be...but is it?

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The Age of Maul is imminent.

The second trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord is out NOW, and Albert and Chris return to leave no stone unturned in discussing and dissecting.

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The first official publication coverage for The Mandalorian and Grogu movie dropped today courtesy of Empire Magazine, and Albert & Chris breakdown all the details! What do we know about this "new" era of Star Wars? What's "Stinky" up to? Helmet or no helmet? And Ward (Weaver) and Leia know each other?? All this and more!

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This week brought us a sneak peak into the The Mandalorian and Grogu movie via Empire magazine, reaffirmation the Knights of the Old Republic remake is still happening, Mace Windu graphic novel date change, Black Series figures for Maul: Shadow Lord, and more! Albert & Chris discuss all this in this week's preview of our Patreon exclusive episode of The Waystation!

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The shadow era has begun and Albert and Chris are here to breakdown the wonderfully written and drawn premiere issue of Shadow of Maul. This five-issue miniseries is the prequel to the upcoming Maul: Shadow Lord animated series premiering on April 6th and sets the stage for what's to come...

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Albert and Lauren welcome best selling author, Adam Christopher, back to the show to talk about his most recent novel, Master of Evil. Would Goth have joined the rebels had he lived? Was the shaman following the dark, the light, or neither? Was it "Anakin" who helped Appo and why? Did Vader consider taking on a new apprentice with Enoosha or was he simply having a "I can feel your anger" moment? We get answers from Adam on all of this and more!

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Albert & Chris take a look recent Star Wars news including the big IGN Galaxy Racer interview, Rogue One's 10th anniversary celebration, Ben Solo and his movie never really being gone (maybe), and the Mando and Grogu toys set to launch in just a few weeks! Hope you enjoy this week's Patreon Preview!

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It's been 148 days since we last saw The Clan of Two, but Lucasfilm officially dropped the first full length trailer and Albert and Chris are here to break it all down! Are the hutts working with the remnants of the Empire? What happens next now that Mando's helmet has been removed...again? Does Embo show up at Mando and Grogu's home? Will the REAL Razor Crest please stand up? All this and more in our no-stone-unturned breakdown!

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The Zillo Strikes Back! Imperial cloning is up to no good as The Bad Batch comes face to face with the energy-hungry beast. But hey, how hard could scavenging cargo be? Albert & Jonesy break it all down! Show Notes

Join the Albert and Chris as they pay tribute to the unseen hero of the prequel era, Jar Jar Binks, then breakdown his one-shot comic also featuring the "Sabered Hand", Jedi Master Kelleran Beq! And if that wasn't enough, this Ahmed Best and Marc Guggenheim written comic also features a surprise guest from a character bridging comics with a beloved animated series...

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Albert and Chris are back for Part 2 of their Prequel hype vs. Sequel hype! On this Patreon preview episode, they look at the hype leading up to the start of the sequel era, the anticipation, the media blitz, and in the end, which zeitgeist was bigger?

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It's been just over a year since Skeleton Crew ended so it's time to revisit the series! Join Albert and Chris as they reflect on this spirited and celebrated series from Jon Watts and Christopher Ford! How well does it hold up a year later and how have their opinions of the show changed in that time?

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Chris returns to Patreon to talk about a topic near and dear to his heart: the hype surrounding the prequels and sequels. What did the Star Wars landscapes look like for each going in? Which set of movies had the biggest anticipation? Biggest hype? Afterwards, Albert runs Chris through a Force Lighting Round of questions and shares a major update about the future of the show in this Patreon Preview episode!

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Albert and Chris are joined by great friends of the show to discuss the upcoming changes to Galaxy's Edge this year and how best to plan for Celebration 2027!

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Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord was a huge surprise at Celebration Japan last year and sent a new wave of excitement and anticipation for both the character and for Star Wars animation. Join Albert and Chris as they explore the starwars.com article and breakdown the new trailer, hot off the presses!

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2026 will officially bring an end to Kathleen Kennedy's run as President of Lucasfilm after 14 years. Her recent "exit" interview with Deadline was filled with updates, revelations, and a glimpse into what's to come. Join Albert and he welcomes Chris Cavazos back to the show to break it all down in this preview of our Patreon exclusive episode!

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2026 is primed to be huge year for Star Wars from TV shows, theme parks, the big screen, and even (maybe) a change in Lucusfilm leadership? Join Albert and he welcomes Chris Cavazos back to the show to break it all down!

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Adam Christopher taps into the Dark Side once again with Master of Evil, and Albert and Lauren are here to discuss their thoughts, impressions, and favorite moments.

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The Force Awakens 10th anniversary celebration continues and this time Albert is joined by Patreon members to discuss their top 3 moments from the movie! Is there a bigger moment than the death of Han Solo? Subscribe to Patreon to hear the full episode and find out!

Note: We had an issue with Restream last night (again) so I was only able to edit a single audio file which resulted in loss of fidelity. They've assured me they've taken measures to prevent this going forward but wanted to give you guys a heads up and apologize. It was a great conversation all around with the guest hosts regardless so hope you guys enjoy the audio.

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With all the Star Wars news lately, it's time to bring it all together in the Waystation, a Patreon (Preview) Exclusive! Join Albert as he discusses The Fate of the Old Republic, Galactic Racer, Star Wars 50th Anniversary theatrical release, Shadow of Maul, Disney + OpenAI, and much more!

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Hard to believe it's been 10 years since The Force Awakens reignited the Star Wars fandom and reset expectations for legacy franchises. Join Albert as he reflects on the legacy, themes, and importance of Episode 7 within the context of both the future of the Star Wars galaxy and the franchise/fandom.

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Albert is back to cover issues 3-6 of the 2025 comic series, "Legacy of Vader" by Charles Soule. Kylo Ren continues along the trail of Vader's legacy in search of power - and himself - with stops on Tatooine and Naboo and ending in confrontation with a hidden Jedi...

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It's time for another From A Certain Point of YOU! In this Patreon exclusive, Albert is joined by NASA engineer and researcher, Dr. Tim Urban, to talk about hyperspace, blasters, lightsabers, the Force, and more, all through the lens of our own science reality. The guys wrap up with a round of a FACPOY favorite: (Force) Lighting Round questions!

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In this Patreon exclusive, Albert takes a look at the first 3 episodes of Visions, Volume 3, "The Duel: Payback", "The Song of Four Wings", and "The Ninth Jedi: Child of Hope". How do two of the four sequels stack up against their originals? And how we feeling about princesses transforming into X-Wings? Tune in to find out!

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If you think you know Yaddle… think again. This issue gives her one of the most quietly powerful moments she's had in canon—wrapped in political intrigue, deception, and a threat that's much larger than the Jedi realize. Join Albert as he cracks open Jedi Knights #5 and uncovers the turning point hidden right before the fall of the Republic. Oh, and Dooku...

Also, Star Wars news and rumors are back on the main show so Albert shares his thoughts on Sabine not becoming Force sensitive in Star Wars Rebels, the end of Star Wars Insider (RIP), Star Wars Celebration Japan merchandise being WAY too expensive, and the 2025 Children and Family Emmy nominations.

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Join Albert as he returns to talk about a topic near and dear to his heart: Ben Solo. Why has everyone been talking about him? How would he would he have come back and why? And what would be the "hunt" exactly? All this and more plus a sneak peek into what's coming up the in the weeks and months ahead!

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Join Albert and he bids farewell to cohost Jonesy after nearly 8 years and 499 episodes. Albert has a whole slew of "exit interview" questions to ask and the guys will certainly be reminiscing about all the laughs, memories, and heartaches the two have shared together over the years.

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Join Albert and Lauren as they ring in the holidays with a breakdown of "A Coruscant Solstice" from 2021's A Life Day Treasury! This short story gives us the yet another reason to love (and mourn) the death of our Polestar, Stellan Gios, in a heartwarming and inspirational tale that takes place in the darker depths of Coruscant.

The Jedi attempt to pick up the pieces after Starlight Beacon's fall. But how far will Yoda and Council go to know their enemy? And how will Avar Kriss respond to Elzar Mann's atrocities? Join Albert & Lauren as they breakdown issues 1 & 2 of @CharlesSoule 's Shadows of Starlight!

Albert & Ed bring you the latest Star Wars news and rumors for the week! This week, the guys recap Dave Filoni's promotion to Chief Creative Officer, Daisy Ridley's comments on New Jedi Order, Taika Waititi's movie, and the Star Wars Holiday Gift Guide!

Albert & Lauren explore Charles Soule's short story as we learn the fate of Burryaga and how the lessons Bell learned long ago from his former master, Loden Greatstorm, served him in his search and discovery! Feedback and Promotion

The SAG AFTRA strike is finally over! Albert & Ed discuss the agreement and dive into what really matters most: when will we see fresh Star Wars content grace our screens!??! Plus, all the latest Star Wars News & Rumors! Links Discussed

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Albert & Lauren are here to make sure you're ready for Phase 3 of The High Republic with their "Essential Reading" series! First up is the master swordsman himself, Porter Engle, in his comic mini-series, The Blade! Check out The Blade at Marvel Comics' website! (Non-Affiliated Link) Title card art from The Blade #1, variant cover by the amazing Mike Mayhew.

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Albert is joined by Gus from @triadoftheforce to reflect on Andor one year later! The guys discuss the legacy, themes, and importance of season 1 within the context of both the Star Wars Galaxy and the franchise/fandom.

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Albert & Lauren get into the spooky season as they explore George Mann's disturbing tale of Nightsisters and Darth Caldoth in Dark Legends: A Gilded Cage!

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Short answer: Yes

But join Albert anyways as he attempts to provide context around a question that's still being debated weeks after the idea was presented in the Ahsoka series. Where did this idea originate? Is it really as simple as being disciplined or are there more components and factors that ultimately determine success? And what was it that Sabine finally found that allowed her to manifest her Force abilities? Tune in to find out!

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Albert and Jonesy breakdown the season finale for Ahsoka and respond to questions and comments for a live audience along the way! The guys also share their thoughts and opinions on how the series ended, what's in store for a potential season 2, and Jonesy shares some news on his future with the show after nearly a six year run...

To paraphrase C-3PO: THEY AGREE! After almost 150 days, the WGA strike is finally over. Join Albert and guest Ed Garcia as they discuss the agreement, what this means for delayed Star Wars content, then dive into some thoughts on Ahsoka and a little gaming news! Follow Ed Garcia

As Thrawn's plan continues on, Ahsoka reunites with Ezra and Sabine! But what is going on with Baylan Skoll? Where does Shin Hati go from here? Was Ezra out of character in not taking the lightsaber back? Answer: NO! All this and more in the most in depth Star Wars episode discussion you'll find!

Thrawn is back and as ruthless as ever! Join the guys as they breakdown the Grand Admiral, the Great Mothers, Baylan Skoll's mysterious path, and of course, the return of Ezra Bridger!

The Glover brothers are back in the news as the Lando Disney+ series is now, reportedly, a movie! Albert is joined by Ed Garcia to dive into the details and the latest Star Wars news & rumors! Follow Ed Garcia

Anakin Skywalker returns to teach Ahsoka one last lesson, but will she be consumed by the shadows of her past or step into the light of her future? The guys spend some time getting into the lesson at hand and speculate on Ahsoka's throughout this episode! Feedback and Promotion

Dave Filoni and Peter Ramsey hit an absolute home run this week with Ahsoka, Part 4: Fallen Jedi. The guys have a few hours worth of things to say about Sabine, Shin, Baylan, Ahoska and of course that ending with the big character reveal: Anakin Skywalker. Feedback and Promotion

We are extremely excited to have author, actor, radio broadcaster, and the man behind the MUD79 audio drama, Fearless Fred Kennedy, join Albert on this week's edition of The Waystation! The guys discuss Star Wars Eras, Ahsoka's premiere viewership, the latest Star Wars video game remaster, MUD79, and more! Follow Fearless Fred Kennedy

Albert welcomes Tarkin's Top Shelf co-host and Cantina Cast Alumni, Becca Benjamin, back to the show to breakdown and speculate on Ahsoka's mysterious Nightsister, Morgan Elsbeth!

Behold, the Eye of Sion! As Sabine struggles to find her place in the Force, Morgan Elsbeth's plan slowly takes shape. The guys breakdown the episode that gave us lightsabers, Force training, purrgil, Jacen Syndulla, Mon Mothma, The Princess Bride and Jedi In SPAAAAACE!!!

There was so much Ahsoka that we needed a second show to break it all down! The guys dive into Part 2, Toil and Trouble from the Ahsoka Season Premiere and they even make a "red arm" reference. Shocker. Feedback and Promotion

The race to find Thrawn and Ezra has begun, and Morgan Elsbeth and her Dark Jedi aren't messing around! Join Albert and Jonesy as they breakdown Part 1 of the Season Premiere of AHSOKA!

The Cantina Cast continues their Ready for Ahsoka character spotlight series with the Chiss Grand Admiral himself, THRAWN! Join the team as they dive into the mastermind and his role in the series!

The wait is almost over for the Ahsoka premiere! The Cantina Cast continues their tradition of bringing you THE FINAL HYPE to get you ready for what to expect in the premiere and speculate on where the series may go! Feedback and Promotion

In the Cantina Cast's latest Star Wars news & rumors show, the team talks more Ahsoka promos, actual length of the first 2 episodes, Andor status, John Boyega, and even some video game news! Links Discussed

A World Between Worlds stirred Star Wars fandom into a frenzy of terrifying possibilities, but how does it factor into the Ahsoka series? Join the Cantina Cast as they explore the significance of the episode and speculate on how it may be used.

With less than 3 weeks until the 2-episode premiere, the Ahsoka media blitz has arrived! Join the Cantina Cast as they discuss all of the latest teasers, rumors, and more for the hotly anticipated series! Links Discussed

The Calrissian Chronicles may yet see the light of day! Maybe. Join the Cantina Cast as they breakdown the apparent hiring of the Glover Brothers to write Lando, rumors and news around The Acolyte, and more! Links Discussed