Star Wars Escape Pod
Star Wars discussion and entertainment. After-shows, guests, interviews, reviews, and exciting star wars headlines await you right here on Star Wars Escape Pod.
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Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Tuesday Oct 14, 2025
Welcome aboard Star Wars Escape Pod, your weekly, fun-first source for all the biggest—and weirdest—news from a galaxy far, far away. Join hosts Josh and Blake as they break down the most exciting headlines, from updates on games like the new mixed reality experience Beyond Victory and the latest on Battlefront 2 to speculation on upcoming novels and animated shows like Maul: Shadowlord. We're also hitting the hyperdrive on Star Wars gaming history and even taking a quick detour for a chat about the new Tron movie. If you love a casual, fan-focused, and ad-free journey through the universe of Star Wars, this is your ride! So grab a drink, and keep flying!
Stay tuned for Episode #400 Special Celebration!
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Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
The trailer for Star Wars: Visions Vol. 3 is out, and we're diving into what this legends anime series will bring to Disney+ just in time for your Halloween parties. Plus, we've got the latest on the bizarre news that the former Galactic Starcruiser is being converted into... offices at Disney Parks Florida. Finally, we buzz about the old trailer for the highly anticipated game, Star Wars Eclipse... Just cause. Let's jump in!
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Hyperspace jump with us for all the news, analysis, and speculation you need!
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Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
This is the Way... to a massive discussion! Join us in the Escape Pod as we dive deep into the first trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu. We'll go shot-by-shot to break down all the big action, returning characters like Zeb, what the new Razor Crest means, and how this is positioned as Star Wars' triumphant return to the big screen.
Plus, we'll discuss The Mandalorian's cultural impact—from the helmet on every t-shirt to the meme-able nature of the adorable foundling—and how a sci-fi character becomes a true household name.
Then, buckle up for lightspeed as we cover the shocking news about Spaceballs 2! We break down the cast returns and what it means for the greatest Star Wars parody of all time to finally get a sequel.
Finally, we look into the future: with VR headsets becoming the new frontier of at-home cinema, what will movie-watching look like in 20 years? And what radical, immersive new experiences could this technology bring to the galaxy far, far away?
Hyperspace jump with us for all the news, analysis, and speculation you need!
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Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Join us for Lightspeed #36 as we break down the exciting new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu, which is set to open exclusively in theaters on May 22, 2026. We also cover the latest in Star Wars publishing!
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Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Get ready for a wild ride on the latest transmission from the Star Wars Escape Pod! We make a surprise long-distance call straight to the Black Spire outpost to chat with co-host Kirk, who is live from Galaxy's Edge for the very first time. You'll get his fresh take on the park, including a rave review for the Ronto Wrap and a less-than-stellar verdict on the infamous Blue Milk. From there, a massive spoiler alarm and dive deep into the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle video game, revealing the mind-blowing final treasure. The galactic news is just as exciting, covering the record-breaking $3.6 million auction price for Darth Vader's lightsaber, the confirmed return of everyone's favorite pirate Hondo Ohnaka, and a debate on the bizarre new wedge-shaped LEGO Death Star.
To top it all off, we check out the new trailer for the mixed-reality game coming soon, Star Wars: Beyond Victory, where you get to be mentored by none other than Sebulba himself in the ways of Podracing!
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Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Another year, another victory lap! It's our 6th birthday, and we're celebrating our incredible journey with you, our amazing listeners.
Join us on our annual anniversary episode as we celebrate six years of galactic adventures. We'll revisit some of our most popular episodes, break down the big Star Wars: Starfighter cast announcement, and then put our knowledge to the test with a custom, at-home game of Guess Who? using only Star Wars characters.
Thank you for joining us on this wild ride! We couldn't have done it without your support. As we blast off into another year, you can help us reach even more fans by sharing the show and tagging us in your posts. Leaving a 5-star review also helps us out a ton and helps other fans find us.
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Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
This week on the Escape Pod, we're joined by special guest Dr. Steve Ellerhoff to explore the deep psychological and mythological roots of Star Wars, as detailed in his new book, "Jung and Star Wars". We explore how Carl Jung's concepts of archetypes, the unconscious, and synchronicity are woven into the very fabric of the saga—from the nature of the Force and Anakin's tragic nightmares to the hidden symbolism in Luke's Jedi robes and the powerful Dyad between Rey and Kylo. Prepare for another happy landing into the deepest lore of the galaxy!Find Steve!https://www.sgellerhoff.com/
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Monday Aug 25, 2025
Monday Aug 25, 2025
We hit 100k downloads! 🎉 Join us for another round of Cantina Banter where we're talking new Acolyte & Bad Batch books, a robotic Star Wars library, the future of Cara Dune, and SDCC. It's a trap... if you miss it! #StarWars #Podcast #TheMandalorian #CantinaBanter
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About
In 2015 we had an idea to create a Star Wars podcast that felt both fun, informative and different than the existing podcasts available to audiences in the Star Wars fandom. In 2019 that idea was made a reality with the launch of our first Intro (since updated) and the debut of the logo.
What's our Escape Pod theme about?
Our logo and podcast title is based on the first shot ILM ever completed in 1976 on "Star Wars". The escape pod launching from the Tantive IV. It remains an iconic shot to this day. In late 2022 we vectorized and modernized our logo that was once essentially a screenshot (with some photoshop applied) and turned it into a recognizable essence of the original but something we can call our own.