Best Nerd Pit Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Star Wars Celebration 2025 Recap 36:15

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Hello there, Star Wars fans, and welcome back for Episode 243! In this episode, we're breaking down all the major headlines from Star Wars Celebration 2025 in Japan. The Mandalorian & Grogu movie hits cinemas May 22, 2026 New animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord, coming in 2026 Starfighter, starring Ryan Gosling, is set for May 2027 Star Wars: Vision…

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12: Middle Eastern BBQ Twists and Horseradish Hacks - Fusion Flavors Unleashed (Part 4) 14:41

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Turn up the heat with Part 4 of the BBQ Nerds Podcast, carved from our 1.5-hour YouTube livestream! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) explore Middle Eastern twists on barbecue—breaking the mold with smoky pork and lamb shoulder slathered in olive oil, lemon juice, and pasty rubs like za’atar or harissa. Think kabobs ov…

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11: Injections and Fusion BBQ - From Competition Secrets to Global Flavors (Part 3) 15:00

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Get ready for the another slice of our 1.5-hour YouTube livestream on the BBQ Nerds Podcast! In Part 3, hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) answer listener Daniel Perez’s question about barbecue injections—secret weapons of competition Pitmasters. From the OG FAB powder with phosphates to Tony Chachere’s Cajun butter for…

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10: Mopping vs. Saucing - Carolina Vinegar, Alabama White Sauce, and Texas Pepper Jelly (Part 2) 14:25

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Fire up your pits and join Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) for Part 2 of the BBQ Nerds Podcast, sliced from our 1.5-hour YouTube livestream! This 15-minute episode digs into the juicy debate of mopping versus saucing—did basting with natural juices predate today’s BBQ sauces? We journey from medieval roasting to modern Pit…

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9: Regional Barbecue Smokers, Rubs, and Sauces - Texas Brisket to Kansas City Ribs (Part 1) 17:21

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Welcome to the BBQ Nerds Podcast, where smoked meats meet science and flavor innovation! In this 15-minute episode (Part 1 of our 1.5-hour YouTube livestream), hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (https://www.youtube.com/@SmokerBuilder) unpack the rich history and modern twists of regional barbecue. From Texas offset smokers pumping out …

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8: Exterior BBQ Pit Maintenance & Patina Tips | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 6 14:47

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Polish your pit’s exterior with BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 6! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) dive into outdoor BBQ maintenance. From battling rust under tarps to reviving pits left in winter weather, they reveal why oiling beats painting—think boiled linseed oil for a showpiece patina. Frank shares his ‘Bingo’ pit story…

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8: Chimney Cleaning & Rust Removal for BBQ Pits | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 5 13:45

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Elevate your BBQ pit care with BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 5! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) tackle chimney and rust challenges. Wondering how to clean your smoker’s smokestack? They explore frequent brushing with chimney sweep tools or a drill-powered dryer vent brush to clear creosote buildup—no fireplace logs needed f…

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7: Steam Cleaning BBQ Pits & Wet Wood Fixes | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 4 12:55

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Level up your BBQ pit game with BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 4! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) spill the beans on steam cleaning and wet wood woes. Master steam cleaning round bar grates with a hot pit (300°F+) and a pump sprayer—watching grease vanish like magic. Frank tackles the chaos of wet wood, from creosote cloggin…

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6: BBQ Pit Cleaning Hacks: Kitty Litter, Degreasers & Brushes | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 3 13:18

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Level up your BBQ pit cleaning game with BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 3! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) reveal pro hacks to keep your grill spotless. Discover how odorless kitty litter or oil dry soaks up grease like magic—perfect for competition cooks with dripping injections. Dave shares his Smokeslinger drain pan trick…

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5: Seasoning vs. Cleaning BBQ Pits: Tools & Techniques | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 2 14:55

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Unlock the secrets of seasoning and cleaning BBQ pits in BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 2! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) break down the difference between a seasoned pit and a dirty one—think cast iron skillet vibes for your grill. From Frank’s favorite Boyer Brush for round bar grates to Dave’s hot-water power washer hack…

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4: BBQ Pit Cleaning 101: Avoid Grease Fires & Toxins | BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 1 13:10

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Dive into BBQ pit cleaning with BBQ Nerds Podcast Part 1! Hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) share expert tips on keeping your barbecue pit safe and flavorful. Discover why cleaning prevents grease fires, creosote buildup, and toxic mold—dangers that ruin your grill and food. From Dave’s firefighter insights on flare-up…

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3: Pork Perfection: From Butcher To Smoker 1:34:24

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In this episode, hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) discuss "Pork Perfection: From Butcher To Smoker," as we dive deep into the world of BBQ pork! Perfect for BBQ lovers of all levels, we explore essential cuts like pork shoulder, baby back ribs, and pork loin, and more discussing their best uses for delicious results. …

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Luke & R2 to Make Galaxy's Edge Pit Stop 50:23

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Welcome to episode 242, Star Wars fans! We're kicking off with a shake-up to Galaxy's Edge in Disney Land (NOT Disney World in Florida) as Luke and R2 are set to make appearances from the end of March to the beginning of May. Elsewhere in the galaxy, Sigourney Weaver teases her role in the upcoming Mando movie, Daisy Ridley gives an update on the s…

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2: The BBQ Nerds Podcast - Sizzling Steaks: Guide To Searing Success 1:03:57

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Welcome to this exciting episode of The BBQ Nerds Podcast, where we bring the heat straight from the BBQ Nerd studios! Join hosts Dave Fier and Frank Cox as they dive into the art of searing steaks using wood and charcoal. Perfect your grilling game with expert tips and tricks to achieve the mouthwatering Maillard reaction every time! Episode Highl…

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Major Shakeup at Lucasfilm and SoR's Future Plans 51:50

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Hey, Star Wars fans, this is episode 241. It's a slightly different episode this week and one of two halves. First, we have an in-depth chat about the recent changes at Lucasfilm and the announcement of Darek Hoffman as the new VP of Development. It's a change that we feel is needed so we give you our thoughts on what this means for right now and f…

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1: Brisket Breakdown: Techniques, Tips, and Pit Secrets 1:13:22

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Welcome to the very first episode of The BBQ Nerds Podcast, where pitmasters unite to explore all things BBQ! Join hosts Dave Fier (@realmeatstick) and Frank Cox (@smokerbuilder) as they kick off this exciting journey into the world of barbecue, sharing their expert insights, tips, and techniques for perfecting your grilling skills. In this episode…

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The Acolyte Actually Performed..... OK? 49:10

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Welcome to episode 240. Our headline story is about The Acolyte, which, as we know, was supposed to be a fresh insight into the Sith but got unceremoniously axed. Now, Disney is trying to spin it as a success because it racked up some viewing minutes. Sure, let's ignore the fact that the show was generally panned. Classic Disney. We also touch on t…

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Why Skeleton Crew is the Fresh Take Star Wars Needed 48:50

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Hello there! We're back after our end of 2024 hiatus, we hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year and that you're raring to go, with us, to dive into some great new Star Wars this year. In this week's episode, it's all about Skeleton Crew, highlighting its unique approach to storytelling and character development. We discuss how the show suc…

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Rey Skywalker: The Future of Star Wars? 55:30

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Welcome, SoR listener to episode 238 and our final episode of this year! We're taking the remainder of the year off and will be back on January 15th for our full review of Skeleton Crew. The reason for the short hiatus? Basically, Star Wars news has been extremely slow for the last few months. Of the stories we are talking about recently, it's just…

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Here we go again... a new Star Wars trilogy in the works! 57:35

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Hello there, Star Wars fans and welcome to episode 237. Our headline story this week feels like a twisted, nightmarish trip down memory lane that we've gone down many times before. Once again, Lucasfilm has a new trilogy of Star Wars films in the works with X-Men alum Simon Kinberg at the helm. With so many writers and directors coming on then leav…

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What's Next for Rey and New Hot Toys Unveiled! 33:55

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Hello there! This is episode 236! A short and sweet episode this week, Star Wars fans. We do have a few news items to chat through including: the uncertain future of the Rey movie, which has faced setbacks; impressive advancements in Hot Toys collectibles, specifically focusing on the stunning new figures like Balen Skull and Darth Sidious; an upco…

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Good News and Bad News for Upcoming Star Wars Movies 24:25

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Hello there! Garry is flying solo this week to bring you up to speed on what's happening around the galaxy including... The recent turmoil surrounding the upcoming Star Wars film, "New Jedi Order," which has lost its screenwriter, Stephen Knight, leading to further delays in production. Daisy Ridley's optimistic comments about the project now seem …

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Live Action Clone Wars, Good Idea? 1:00:20

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Hell there, Star Wars fans! Welcome to episode 234. We kick off with the future of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, sparked by Ewan McGregor's recent remarks about potential storylines for a second season. The hosts reflect on the original series' reception, noting that while many fans appreciated McGregor’s return, others felt the series fell short of e…

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From Announcements to Delays: The Star Wars Saga Under Disney's Rule 53:00

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Hello there, Star Wars fans and welcome to episode 233. The latest episode delves into the tumultuous history of Star Wars announcements since Disney's acquisition of Lucasfilm, highlighting how the frequent changes in release schedules have affected fans' expectations and enthusiasm. With a series of delayed releases and project cancellations, fan…

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New LEGO Sets and Donald Glover says Star Wars is Too Serious! 1:02:10

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Hello there, Star Wars fans, and welcome to Episode 232. Both Garry and Mark are back in the Falcon this week to dive into the latest Star Wars news as always. This week's highlights are new LEGO sets, Donald Glover on making SW less-serious and wee lad with Skywalker as his middle name just wants to go on holiday! All the links are below for the n…

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The Voice of a Legend: Remembering James Earl Jones 48:30

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Hey, Star Wars fan and SoR listener. This week our headline story is the sad passing of the legend James Earl Jones which has sent ripples throughout SW fandom. An amazing career and known mostly for his voice work including the iconic character Darth Vader. R.I.P. Elsewhere in the galaxy, Ewan McGregor gets asked AGAIN if he wants to come back and…

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Scoundrels, Controversy and Big Expections - Our Initial Thoughts on Star Wars Outlaws 41:59

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Welcome to episode 230, Star Wars fans! There's very little news kicking about the galaxy this week so we thought it would be a good idea to give you our initial thoughts on the recently released Star Wars Outlaws game from Ubisoft and Massive Ebtertainment. As Mark hasn't picked this up yet, Garry is flying solo with his review after about 10 hour…

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Star Wars: Breaking Down the Acolyte Cancellation and What It Means for the Galaxy 1:02:22

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It's a chunky episode this week as we dive deep into the rationale behind the cancellation of The Acolyte and the weirdness of fandom that comes with Star Wars. We also chat on the Skeleton Crew trailer, a very rare Boba Fett toy that went for crazy money at auction plus a very scary if not cool bit of SW merch to hang on your wall. It's all here a…

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From Jedi Survivor to Lando's Lost Adventures: Your Weekly Star Wars Fix! 41:04

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Hey, Star Wars fans, and welcome to episode 228! Here we go again! Another investor presentation from Disney and more Star Wars movies on the calendar with 3 movies landing in 2026 and 2027. We'll see how that plays out! Elsewhere around the galaxy, there's updates to Shawn Levy's movie, the grief still around from the cancelled Lando series, new F…

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Christmas Pyjamas Ready for Skeleton Crew 36:40

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Hello there, Star Wars fans and welcome to Episode 227! We're light on news this week now that the heated debates and hot takes on The Acolyte have died down so we now turn our interest in the direction of the next Star Wars streaming show Skeleton Crew, which has has been announced to drop this December. Also kicking about are some new LEGO sets, …

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Post-ROTJ Era Stories Announced and An Explanation on That Yoda Cameo 44:46

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Welcome to Episode 226! With The Acolyte now done, it's back to our regular Star Wars news updates to keep you up to date with what's happening around the galaxy. For this episode we've got books/comic book news, new Hot Toys figures, a returning baddie for Andor returning, an update on Shawn Levy's SW movie and Leslye Headland on that Yoda cameo. …

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Our Review of The Acolyte Episode 8 - "The Acolyte" 36:34

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As The Acolyte draws to a close, we chat and review the finale and this first season as a whole. Will we even get a second season? Who knows but for now, let's dive into The Acolyte one more time. About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark …

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Our Review of The Acolyte Episodes 6 & 7 - "Teach/Corrupt" & "Choice" 48:15

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After a week off Garry and Mark dive into the latest two episodes of The Acolyte - Episode 6 Teach/Corrupt and Episode 7 Choice. Do these episodes continue the upward trend since the very decent episode 5 or are we back to mediocre at best? Listen now to find out! About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast fo…

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Our Review of The Acolyte Episode 5 - "Night" 43:45

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Hello there, Star Wars fans. Another week and another dive into The Acolyte. After the disappointment of the first four episodes, does this week's episode up its game?. Grab your blue milk, put the Cortosis armour down and check out our review of The Acolyte Episode 5 - "Night". About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star …

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Our Review of The Acolyte Episode 4 - "Day" 43:35

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We're at episode 4 of The Acolyte and after last week's negative review of the first 3 episodes, does this one pick up and head in a better direction? Listen now to get our thoughts and review. About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry and Mark and…

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Our Review of The Acolyte So Far... Episodes 1 to 3 51:04

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It is time, Star Wars fans! The much anticipated "The Acolyte" is here so Garry and Mark dive in to review the first three episodes. Strap in as we've got some interesting thoughts on this divisive show. About Spark of Rebellion: This is Spark of Rebellion, the weekly Star Wars podcast for casual fans and veterans alike. We are your hosts, Garry an…

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George Lucas Not Feeling Current Star Wars! 27:58

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Welcome to episode 220, Star Wars fans! We're back after a couple of busy weeks but alas, there are no big announcements of late, but there are plenty of interesting tidbits to get stuck into. The highlight being George Lucas not feeling the current state of Star Wars movies and Ahmed Best wanting to make a badass "Jedi John Wick" film which, if do…

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May The 4th Be With You - Star Wars Day Releases & News Roundup! 43:25

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Happy May the 4th! We hope you had a beauty of a day celebrating ALL things Star Wars and, especially, The Phantom Menace. Let's round up all of the release news from the last weekend! The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode... The Acolyte Trailer Previews Disney+ Star Wars Series - Comic Book Movies and Superhero …

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New Jedi Order Update and Happy Star Wars Day! 40:20

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It's a double-celebration for this week's episode - of course we're celebrating May 4th so Happy Star Wars Day but it also marks 5 years of SoR! Yes, we've been doing this podcast for 5 years, how time flies. A huge thank you to you, our listener and to our members who support the show. You're awesome, thank you so much for putting up with our waff…

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Hot Toys' First EU Figures and Star Wars Bags Some Webby Awards! 50:05

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Welcome to episode 217, SoR listener. The highlight this week are the new figure announcements from Hot Toys as part of their Dark Side Tour, bringing us their first EU characters such as Darth Revan and Lord Starkiller. We have some other tidbits to catch you up on, too, so grab a brew and enjoy. The news stories from around the galaxy that we dis…

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New Star Wars LEGO Dropping this May PLUS The Acolyte Plans to Top TPS! 52:20

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Welcome to episode 216! There's plenty of LEGO chat in this episode, Star Wars fans, the top story being that sweet TIE Interceptor UCS! There's also comic book and gaming news plus an interesting and rather bold claim from Dafne Keen regarding The Acolyte wanting to top the lightsaber battles from The Phantom Menace. Enjoy! The news stories from a…

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The Mandalorian Movie Release Date, Plus Star Wars Outlaws Story Trailer Released 46:55

1y ago46:55

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Hey, Star Wars fan and SoR listener! The big talk this week is the story trailer that dropped for Star Wars Outlaws so we chat on that for a bit before diving into the rest of the news from around the galaxy. The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode... Star Wars Outlaws - Story Trailer Daisy Ridley Talks Star Wars R…

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NEW Tales of the Empire! Plus, Liam Neeson is Done? 45:25

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Hey, Star Wars fans and welcome to another fun-packed, entertaining, informative episode to keep you up-to-date on what's going on around galaxy. Our main focus is on the newly announced Tales of the Empire shorts, merch announcements plus writers & actors NOT doing any more Star Wars, apparently. Enjoy! The news stories from around the galaxy that…

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Star Wars Takes Over the Empire State Building and The Acolyte Build Up Begins 47:28

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Another week and another round of Star Wars news to chat through! The build up to the May 4th celebrations has begin with US cinema chains announcing their Skywalker Saga marathons where you'll also be able to watch an exclusive preview of The Acolyte. Speaking of which, the new poster and trailer dropped for The Acolyte this week which has us pump…

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When Will "The Acolyte" & "Skeleton Crew" Be Released? 49:05

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Hey, Star Wars fans! Garry and Mark are back covering all the latest news from around the galaxy and asking the important questions like... Why is some of fandom full of entitled a-holes, is the New Jedi Order movie further along than a certain actor would have us believe and if we picked up some of the newly announced LEGO sets, could we actually …

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Baylon Skoll Hot Toys Figure Impresses and a Cheeky Cameo in ROTS! 51:05

1+ y ago51:05

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Hey, Star Wars fan, it's been a minute since Garry and Mark sat down to chat SW but after a couple of busy weeks they're back, in the Falcon, rounding up the usual shenanigans from around the galaxy. Enjoy. The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode... A major Star Wars goof has been discovered in Revenge of the Sith’…

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Harrison Ford Script Fetches Big Money PLUS Star Wars Gaming Updates 30:10

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Hello there, Star Wars fan, this is episode 210 and another Garry Solo week. While we hope you've been enjoying the first three chapters of The Bad Batch Season 3 that landed this week, it's been a slow news week overall for Star Wars but, there have been a few interesting stories so let's do this. Enjoy. The news stories from around the galaxy tha…

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Confirmed Movie Dates and Ian McDiarmid Defends Palps' Return 33:45

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Hello there, Star Wars fan, this is episode 209. Garry is rockin the podcast solo this week to bring you up to date on what's been happening in the world of lightsabers and pew pew pew. The news stories from around the galaxy that we discussed on this episode... Star Wars: 3 Upcoming Movie Release Dates Confirmed by Disney Star Wars: Ian McDiarmid …

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SW Bags More Awards and We Say Goodbye to the Great Carl Weathers 46:25

1+ y ago46:25

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We've got more Star Wars news for episode 208 including some clever people picking up various awards, the Ahsoka show is also getting the comic book treatment, LEGO Star Wars turns 25, will the Mando & Grogu movie re-write the ending to Return of the Jedi and in very sad news we say goodbye to Greef Karga/Apollo Creed/Carl Weathers. The news storie…

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The Millennium Falcon Exhibit Re-Opens in Wales 38:55

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Hey, Star Wars fan and welcome to episode 207. A slightly shorter one this week as it's fairly quiet but let's get cracking on what's been happening in a galaxy not too far away... The Millennium Falcon Exhibit is re-opening this month in Pembroke Wales; apparently, this upcoming TV series will be the perfect replacement(!) for the Prequels; Hasbro…