WhoDatJedi Podcast

We're back to talk "Maul -- Shadow Lord" on the 260th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast. This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- break down the first four episodes of the new Disney+ series, offering general impressions and reactions. Is the show going great? Is it simply more of the same? Is it too early to tell? Let's get into it. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Predicting 'Mandalorian and Grogu' Box Office Results

It's the 259th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- talk about their favorite non-franchise films. They acknowledge upfront Star Wars' culpability in the current state of Hollywood -- in which everything seems to be a sequel or remake -- before turning their attention to their favorite movies that don't fall into that trap. Whether they're classics from an earlier age that avoided our current sequel-laden landscape, or they're modern greats that somehow navigated avoiding those trappings, here are some of the best movies that don't try to get you to buy the next big thing. They stand on their own merits. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Maul: Shadow Lord to pull from George Lucas’ sequel treatise

On this, the 258th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- play Star Wars Kiss, Marry, Kill. Which Star Wars songs make the cut for kissy kissy time? Which lightsaber would they each marry? And which Disney+ shows get stabbed through the chest? Let's get silly, people. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related:

Welcome to the 257th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- revisit the second season of "Andor." Nearly a year later, how well does it hold up? What makes it so good? Why are critiques of specific mini-arcs somewhat misguided? And is Syril actually ... sympathetic? Let's dive in! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related:

On the 256th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- get into the spirit of awards season and name their own "Oscar" winners for Star Wars. Who gave the best acting performances? Who were the best supporting players? And what are their picks for "Best Picture"? Give a listen to find out, then share yours! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Andor, Skeleton Crew and George Lucas Win at 53rd Annual Saturn Awards

For the 255th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- circle back to "Ahsoka" to address the merits of the weekly release schedule vs. consuming it all at once. Plus, Season 2 is coming this calendar year. What do we already know? And what can we reasonably predict? Let's go! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Obi-Wan in 'Ahsoka' ... possibly? Related: ANH 50th and Starfighter both to be released in IMAX

We're back to discuss "The Mandalorian and Grogu" on the 254th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast. This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- break down what they thought of the new trailer (as well as the Super Bowl ad) for the upcoming Star Wars film. They also talk a little Mardi Gras, Steven Soderbergh's recent comments about the Ben Solo project, and Tony Gilroy and his views on fascism. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Soderbergh spills the beans on 'Hunt for Ben Solo'

We've gushed about John Williams a fair bit here. For the 253rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- talk about some of the OTHER movie scores they enjoy. The gentlemen cover the gamut, and of course they do. There's a ton of great music out there. Let's share our favorites! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Taika Waititi on his Star Wars project

It's the 252nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- get excited about the "Maul" trailer, talk some Rian Johnson drama, Dave yells at the joyless to get off his lawn, and the group finishes up with some "Stranger Things" reflections. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: 'Maul' trailer released Related: Kathleen Kennedy's parting shot

On this, the 251st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- react to the latest in Star Wars news, including the biggest news of all, the retirement of Kathleen Kennedy. What does the future hold for Star Wars now? The gents also talk about "Starfighter," Daisy Ridley, Disneyland, and Dave offers his assessment of Fan Expo New Orleans. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Lucasfilm announces leadership transition Related: Tom Cruise films a lightsaber scene Related: Hayden's panel at Fan Expo

Pop some champagne corks ... it's the 250th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- celebrate this milestone by hitting up some Star Wars headlines before doing their annual favorite things episode, in which the fellas name some of their favorite movies, TV, video games, music and other "geeky" things they enjoyed this year. Pour yourself an eggnog and bask in the positive vibes ... and be sure to let us know your favorite things on social media too! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Two new video games announced at the Game Awards Related: Harrison Ford to receive Lifetime Award from SAG-AFTRA

Welcome to the 249th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- address the news of the re-release of the original "Star Wars" for its 50th anniversary before hitting their main topic of the week: What would be on your wish list for upcoming Star Wars movie/TV projects? Basically, if you could pick any one (or three) thing(s), what would it be? Let's get into some wishful thinking! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: 'Star Wars' returns to theaters for 50th anniversary

On the 248th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- dive into "Fantastic Four: First Steps," explaining the background behind the characters and why this movie made some of the odd creative choices that it did. Those choices set the movie apart, and yet, the film settled on some familiar themes we've seen recently in other comic book movies ... and those themes are welcome. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Hayden Christensen to be at FAN Expo New Orleans

We're here to discuss "Visions" on the 247th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast. This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- break down the third season of anime-driven, Star Wars-inspired shorts in the "Star Wars: Visions" anthology. They talk about evaluating episodes on their own merits, but also as part of a whole. And they look at why it's okay for the show to get a little (okay, a lot) experimental. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: 'Star Wars Insider' to finish its run in 2026

For the 246th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- do a little more back-and-forth on the Ben Solo project (Dave gets a LITTLE animated) before tackling their main topic of the week: the saddest moments in Star Wars. We touch on a lot of the lowlights, but did we leave anything out? Let us know! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Rumor that 'Rogue Squadron' is headed to Disney+

It's the 245th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- talk about their favorite guilty pleasure movies. We've probably all got a list a mile long of movies that aren't especially well regarded that we enjoy anyway, but which ones rose to the top to merit discussion this week? Listen to find out! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Steven Soderbergh on Hunt for Ben Solo

On this, the 244th episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- talk about the big news of the week, Adam Driver's Ben Solo project (and Disney's rejections of it?!?!), and also dive into "Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy 2." Opinions are strong about the former (of course), but also perhaps stronger on the latter than you'd expect. Aaron has a hot take on the show, which offers more to the viewer than just some silly humor. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Adam Driver says Disney turned down a Ben Solo movie pitch

Oh, we've got opinions. On the 243rd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- talk about their favorite sounds from Star Wars. From creature utterances, to machinery, to iconic noises of all stripes, we list our favorite sounds from A Galaxy, Far, Far Away. Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: Ahsoka S2 wrapping up principal shooting Related: James Mangold signs deal at Paramount

It's time for the 242nd episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! This week, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- in the wake of the new "The Mandalorian and Grogu" trailer do a rewatch of "The Mandalorian" Chapter 9: "The Marshall." Perhaps no episode better paints a picture of how a Mandalorian movie might work well, as this chapter tells a compelling, contained story with good character moments and boasts a big cinematic viewpoint. But don't just take our word for it. Pop up some popcorn and watch Mando Chapter 9 with us! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music!

Welcome to the 241st episode of the WhoDatJedi podcast! On this week's show, your hosts -- Aaron Svoboda (@aaronsvoboda.bsky.social), Alfredo Narvaez (@nolafredo.bsky.social) and Dave Gladow (@davegladow.bsky.social) -- address the recent teases Star Wars fans have received in the form of a new image from "Starfighter" and a teaser trailer for "The Mandalorian and Grogu." What can we take away from the these fresh glimpses of the next two Star Wars movies? Maybe more than you'd think! Listen on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Pandora, Tune In + Alexa, Amazon Music/Audible, iHeartRadio, and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter & Facebook! If you like what you hear, be sure to click that follow button and leave us a positive review! Read more of Fredo's musings here. Read more of Dave's musings here. Song credit: Far, Far Away (Star Wars Jazz), by the Swamp Donkeys Check them out on Apple Music! -- Related: "The Mandalorian and Grogu" trailer Related: What we know about "Starfighter"