Episodes
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The Rebellion endures: Hear from Andor creator Tony Gilroy and star Diego Luna, who open up about season 2 and reveal how upcoming episodes will set the stage for Rogue One. Plus, we’re joined by EW staffer Christian Holub, who talks Attack of the Clones, David Lynch’s version of Return of the Jedi, and Ali Hazelwood’s Star Wars-inspired romance novel The Love Hypothesis.
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A sad development this week as we react to the terrible news that Ahsoka star Ray Stevenson passed away. However, we are able to share the joy Ray felt being part of the Star Wars franchise with one of his final interviews. Ray and his costars Lars Mikkelsen, Diana Lee Inosanto, and Ivanna Sakhno spoke to the Dagobah Dispatch back at Star Wars Celebration and we have that chat with the foursome for you this week, highlighting how much love the late actor had for his character, his castmates, and the Star Wars galaxy as a whole. We hope you listen and enjoy Ray’s enthusiasm for the show and everyone else who worked on it. Plus: We revisit the great “Yub Nub” controversy of last week, react to the news of Galactic Starcruiser taking its final voyage, and look at if Star Wars streaming shows will be impacted by the ongoing writers’ strike.
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Star Wars has some of the most iconic music of all-time. But what is the most iconic Star Wars song of all? We debate and discuss Devan’s ranked list of the top 15 Star Wars songs ever. What did she get right? What did she get wrong? Listen in and decide! Plus: We welcome in Ahsoka stars Rosario Dawson, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, and Natasha Liu Bordizzo to talk about bringing the title character, Hera, and Sabine from animation to live action. A must-listen to interview about the next big Star Wars series. So get listening!
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You don’t get guests much bigger than this, as we welcome Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy to the podcast this week. Kennedy talks all about the three new Star Wars films on the horizon, the future of the various streaming shows, whether the stars of the Star Wars Jedi video game series will ever make their way to live action, and more! Speaking of Star Wars Jedi, EW’s Nick Romano joins us this week to give his review of the new Jedi Survivor game **Spoiler Alert @36:03**, and reveals some connections to the broader Star Wars galaxy. We also hit on recent franchise news involving Carrie Fisher and Damon Lindelof. Join us, won’t you?
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May the 4th be with you! It’s also a special show this week because it is the Dagobah Dispatch’s one year anniversary! Devan and Dalton celebrate the occasion by diving deep into the just released ‘Star Wars: Visions’ season 2. What are our favorite installments from the new collection? We’ll tell you, while also revealing the OG character that makes a sneaky appearance along the way. Not only that, but we welcome executive producers James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, and Josh Rimes to the show to help break it all down. Plus: Dalton recounts his journey to go see ‘Return of the Jedi’ back on the big screen.
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We’re bringing out the big blasters this week as Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni join the pod to talk about everything happening in their corner of the Star Wars galaxy — including The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew, and their upcoming big screen movie. They also get all into the surprise appearances of Lizzo, Jack Black, and Ahmed Best. A lot of stuff to get into, and we get into it all with the dynamic duo. Plus, Devan and Dalton talk about their favorite Star Wars toys and merch ever — sharing some embarrassing stories along the way. You may never listen to them the same way again.
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There’s a whole lot to get into with The Mandalorian season 3 finale, so let’s get into it! Is [SPOILER] really dead? And what do we think about that ending? Your full breakdown awaits! We also chat with Bo-Katan herself, Katee Sackoff, and Mandalorian director Rick Famuyiwa. And as if all that is not enough, we have a big announcement and big surprise for one of our hosts that you will not want to miss. Strap in. It’s go time!
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So much to get to this week, as we weigh in on all the big news out of Star Wars Celebration, including the exclusive footage of The Acolyte, Skeleton Crew, and Ahsoka we saw at the panels. We also break down the season 3 penultimate episode of The Mandalorian, including that big death as well as the return of Moff Gideon, who brought along a few friends. Speaking of which, we welcome Giancarlo Esposito, Carl Weathers, & Emily Swallow back to the pod this week to talk all things Mando. This is the way.
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It’s Katy versus Katee on this week’s Dagobah Dispatch, as Mandalorian stars Katy O’Brian (Elia Kane) and Katee Sackhoff (Bo-Katan Kryze) stop by to chat all things season 3. Plus, we break down “Chapter 22: Guns for Hire” and dissect those surprising musical cameos. And if that wasn’t enough, we also have an exclusive excerpt from Lydia Kang’s upcoming novel Star Wars: Cataclysm. Cue your favorite Lizzo song and join us as we head to Plazir-15!Audio excerpted courtesy of Penguin Random House Audio from Star Wars: Cataclysm (The High Republic) by Lydia Kang, read by Marc Thompson.
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We’re pulling out the big guns this week as Mandalorian creator Jon Favreau and exec producer Dave Filoni join the show to chat all about season 3 of The Mandalorian — including bringing over Ghost Crew members, if we may see a live action Cal Kestis, and how many more seasons they want to do. Hear what the creative forces behind the show have to say about its future. Plus, we recap everything that went down on “Chapter 21: The Pirate” and also talk about that big Rogue One crossover that just went down on the Bad Batch finale. Lots to get to!
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It was a star (wars) studded episode of The Mandalorian this week, and it is a star (wars) studded episode of the Dagobah Dispatch podcast as we welcome Katee Sackhoff back to the show to discuss all things Bo-Katan. Not only that, but we delve into the surprise return of Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best on “Chapter 20: The Foundling,” this time as a Jedi. And not just any Jedi, but the Jedi who saved Grogu from Order 66! We get into it all, and also talk about some big new directing news over on the Skeleton Crew series as well as the latest developments on The Bad Batch. There’s a lot to get to, so let’s get to it!
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Welcome to Coruscant! The Mandalorian gave us our first look at the capital planet after the fall of the Empire in “Chapter 19: The Convert”, and it was a deep dive into Dr. Pershing as he tried to integrate into the New Republic. The problem was, he also wanted to continue his cloning research, which he deemed as a noble cause. Let’s just say that integration did not go so well. We break it all down, and also talk about a new Star Wars movie that just premiered. Seriously! Oh, and did we mention that our guest this week is Pedro Pascal. No big deal.
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The Mandalorian Chapter 18 ended with a big surprise, and the person being surprised was none other than Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan. Sackhoff joins us on this week’s episode of Dagobah Dispatch to talk all about the latest episode and whether Bo-Katan has earned the Darksaber since she used it to defeat the alien who defeated Din. Plus, Dalton, Devan, and Lauren share their thoughts on the entire installment while also going through the latest Star Wars movie news and throwing some love on the latest episode of The Bad Batch. GET SOME!
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Mando and Grogu are back, and we recap all the big moments from the season 3 premiere of The Mandalorian, including the return of some familiar faces and an explanation for what happened to a former star of the show. We get into it all. Plus, we are joined by premiere director and newly crowned series executive producer Rick Famuyiwa, who explains how he directs Grogu and if he agrees with Pedro Pascal’s assessment that Return of the Jedi is the best Star Wars film. It’s all here. Come get some!
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It’s a full-on attack of the clones this week as Lauren Morgan ranks her top 15 clone troopers ever. We all know Lauren’s huge clone crush will rank #1, but how will the rest of the list pan out, and what will Dalton Ross and Devan Coggan have to say about it? Listen in and find out! Plus, we have an interview with Star Wars: Cataclysm author Lydia Kang, who talks all about what it’s like writing for the High Republic series and merging her story with so many others. It’s a fascinating look into the process of creating a huge new section of the Star Wars galaxy, and it’s ready and waiting for your ears. Enjoy!
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We covered the worst Star Wars dialogue ever a few weeks back, and now it’s time to share our choices for the BEST lines from any Star Wars film. Dalton, Devan, and Lauren each pick their franchise favorites and what makes them so memorable. (Which one is your favorite?) Plus: We have an exclusive audio excerpt from the upcoming Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars, out on March 7 featuring a battle with the fearsome Fifth Brother. A lot of good stuff to be had this week, so get to it!
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It was a big week in the Star Wars galaxy, and many may not have even realized it. The Bad Batch dropped not one but two episodes this week, and they fil in a huge gap in the missing Star Wars mythology — showing the how, what, when, and where the switch was made from the Empire using clones to stormtroopers. Dalton and Lauren break down how it happened and their thoughts on how it was handled. Then, Bad Batch executive producers Jennifer Corbett and Brad Rau join us to talk all about season 2. Also, find out Lauren and Dalton’s favorite drinks!
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Meesa thinks it’s time for our most controversial episode yet of the Dagobah Dispatch. That’s because EW’s Emlyn Travis joins us to defend the most attacked character in the history of Star Wars… and perhaps all of pop culture. That’s right! Emlyn loved Jar Jar Binks and she wants everyone to know it! She explains why the Gungan has gotten a bad rap and is actually a valuable addition to the Star Wars galaxy. The debate and discussion is then opened with Dalton sharing stories of his time spent with actor Ahmed Best a decade ago, and Devan and Lauren sharing their thoughts on the polarizing figure. Listen in and see where you stand on this hot button topic.
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We love Star Wars! But let’s be honest, the dialogue is not always the absolute best of the best. With that in mind, we take a look at some of the worst Star Wars dialogue ever put onto screen. Will it involve sand or someone somehow returning? Listen in to find out as Dalton, Devan, and Lauren present their picks for the worst of the worst. Plus, Michelle Ang joins us to talk about playing Omega on The Bad Batch!
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There’s a new Mandalorian season 3 trailer, and we break down everything we just saw. Plus, Nick Romano joins us to talk about our favorite Star Wars video games ever, including one very off-beat choice you not only won’t see coming, but may not have known even existed! Then, Nick chats with Cameron Monaghan, who stars as Cal Kestis in the upcoming Jedi: Fallen Order video game. All that and a little Bad Batch discussion as well. Plus: potato chip preferences are revealed!
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