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Ahch-To Radio is a Star Wars podcast feed fueled by the love of that galaxy far, far away. Creator & Host Alden Diaz (@ThatAldenDiaz) dives into the story & themes through creator interviews, Star Wars origin stories, fandom connections, narrative analyses, and more. Plus, Ahch-To Radio is also home to our Star Wars Rebels rewatch show, A Rewatch Between Worlds, with Alden & Nicky Kumar (@Naquicious)! Join them as they revisit the adventures of The Ghost crew with deep dive discussions & beh ...
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The Imperial Senate Podcast

The Imperial Senate Podcast

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The Imperial Senate Podcast is a show that discusses Star Wars in a uniquely earnest and eccentric fashion! Join hosts Charlie Ashby, Nicky Kumar & Clare Stribling as they discuss the latest news and reviews with some comedic levity. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Outer Rim Reads follows Andrew Geha as he covers canon Star Wars books, chapter-by-chapter. With the help of insightful guests, Andrew will take a spoiler-free deep dive into different novels, talking about 2-3 chapters each episode! So grab your cup of Jawa Juice and join this digital book club! Episode air every other Tuesday.
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THIS WEEK: Charlie, Nicky, & Clare are back to discuss the first two episodes of The Acolyte. ALSO: We talk about our experiences at the UK/US premiere! Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheImperialSenatePodcast Join us on…
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THIS WEEK: Nicky & Clare talk about how their Star Wars full May so far! ALSO: Thoughts on Tales of the Empire Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheImperialSenatePodcast Join us on Discord: discordapp.com/invite/sB4PRu9 Ge…
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Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's episode, ⁠Alden⁠ is joined by author, digital writer, humorist, & friend of the show, ⁠Kelly Knox⁠! Kelly returns for two funny reasons: First and foremost, to discuss her book, Star Wars: Dad Jokes. But she's also here to unpack the overall comedy of Star Wars. We explore the process of writing the jokes, …
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Welcome to the Yub Nub Club! After the Oscars, Nicky sat down with fellow Gentleman of the Arts and broadcaster Alden Diaz to look back on the movies and awards season storylines of 2023. With a brilliant year behind and an exciting year ahead, this is just one of many conversations the two of them have to celebrate the craft they love. Contact Us:…
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Welcome to the Yub Nub Club! Nicky welcomes longtime friend and co-producer of Asurya's Embers, Reed Devany, to discuss his journey into the video game industry, the collaborative process, and the brand-new game he helped bring to life! Asurya's Embers is available to download and play NOW on both Steam and Epic Games. Contact Us: Tweet us @impsena…
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Welcome to the Yub Nub Club! Nicky introduces a new endeavour on the Imperial Senate Podcast feed and previews what you can expect when you listen to the show. Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheImperialSenatePodcast Joi…
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THIS WEEK: Charlie, Nicky and Clare talk about the first three episodes of #TheBadBatch ALSO: We get excited about the new Battlefront remaster! Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheImperialSenatePodcast Join us on Discord…
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Welcome everyone to a brand new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, Alden is joined by the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of Stargrl Magazine, Isabella Kaloyan! You might also know her as Isabella Amidala, and as one half of Punch It Chewie Press. We had a great time discussing Isabella's personal history, her Star Wars fandom, the creation of the magazine…
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Welcome everyone to a special episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, Alden is talking to one of the creative minds behind AHSOKA: It's the show's Director of Photography, Quyen Tran! Q dives into her personal history, turning tragedy into motivation, finding her style & voice, designing iconic Star Wars scenes, and SO much more. It's a packed episode tha…
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Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! It's been a while! If you're new to the show, we're glad to have you! And if you're returning, thanks for rejoining us. In today's new episode, ⁠Alden⁠ is joined by author, screenwriter, journalist, director, & host, Marc Bernardin⁠! Marc joins the show to discuss his fandom journey, his careers as both journalist AND…
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Note: This episode was originally released in May 2020, so some outdated references may exist! A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... Charlie, Nicky, and Clare are joined by Alden Diaz (Ahch-To Radio) as they complete their commentary tracks for the Original Trilogy with 1983's 'RETURN OF THE JEDI'. Thank you to our fans on Patreon, whose su…
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THIS WEEK: Charlie, Nicky and Clare discuss the trailer for the final season of The Bad Batch and their favourite Star Wars moments recently. ALSO: A lot of Keira Knightley talk in this one if that's what you're into. Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.com Support u…
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*This episode was recorded & produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the stories being covered here wouldn't exist.* Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, Alden is joined by author, digital writer, crafter, & friend of the show, Kelly Knox! Kelly returns t…
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*This episode was recorded & produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the stories being covered here wouldn't exist.* Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, Alden is joined by author, comic book writer, & Star Wars fan favorite, Delilah S. Dawson! Delilah jo…
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*This episode was recorded & produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the stories being covered here wouldn't exist.* Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, Alden is joined by podcast host, producer, & friend of the show, Jarod Baughman-Stubbs! Jarod joins t…
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THIS WEEK: Charlie and Clare are joined by Special Guest: Liv Taylor (LivinLikeLeia) to discuss our spoiler thoughts about Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. ALSO: If anyone wants to mockup the artwork for our fan-fiction, please send it to us. Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.impe…
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Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! In today's new episode, we're presenting a collaboration with Eli from the In a Galaxy podcast. Alden & Eli are discussing the ins & outs of Star Wars fandom discourse. The good, the bad, and the weird in between. How do we find balance? How do we engage with nuance? And how do we maintain a personal relationship that…
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THIS WEEK: Charlie and Clare discuss #StarWarsOutlaws & the new scheduling for upcoming movies ✨⁠ ALSO: We also discuss the discovery of a REAL life Tatooine! Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheImperialSenatePodcast Join…
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Welcome to a new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, we return to the world of STAR WARS VISIONS with one of the directors from Volume 2 of the series: Lucasfilm's LeAndre Thomas! LeAndre is joining the show to talk about directing Lucasfilm's collaboration with D'ART Shtajio, "The Pit." This conversation unpacks so much of the creative process, from …
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THIS WEEK: Charlie and Clare discuss their thoughts and feelings around Ted Lasso and Vanderpump Rules ✨⁠ ALSO: Pretty certain we talk about Star Wars at some point too? Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheImperialSenateP…
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Welcome everyone to a new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, we return to the world of STAR WARS VISIONS with one of the directors from Volume 2 of the series: Julien Chheng from Studio La Cachette! Julien is joining the show to talk about his work on the French entry in the Visions catalogue, "The Spy Dancer." This conversation unpacks so much in te…
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THIS WEEK: Charlie and Clare are joined by Triad of the Force's Gustavo Acosta to discuss metal toes ✨⁠ ALSO: We talk about #IndianaJones at Cannes, Starcruiser & #Willow being removed from Disney+⁠ Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.p…
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THIS WEEK: Nicky and Clare have a spoiled-filled discussion about #JediSurvivor ALSO: We talked Star Wars birthdays and the impact of the WGA Writer's Strike on Star Wars TV! Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheImperialSe…
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Welcome to a special episode of Ahch-To Radio, presenting the Star Wars Visions Vol. 2 "SITH" roundtable! We were lucky enough to join several other podcasts in a conversation with director Rodrigo Blaas. It's a great listen for anyone that enjoys understanding the creative processes of filmmaking & animation, from the design level, to the characte…
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THIS WEEK: Charlie, Nicky and Clare discuss their thoughts around Volume 2 of #StarWarsVisions ALSO: We talk a little about May 4th Celebrations! Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheImperialSenatePodcast Join us on Discor…
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Welcome to the final installment of The Mandalorian Diaries for Season 3 on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for the continued adventures of our favorite father & son, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring the SEASON 3 FINALE - Rick Famuyiwa's "Chapter 24: The Return." How does this episode show Din Djarin, Grogu, & Bo-Katan defining…
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THIS WEEK: Charlie, Nicky and Clare talk about internet click bait around the recent Lindelof "news" and Jude Law's interaction with the Jawas! ALSO: We also give some brief thoughts about Visions Vol 2 (but we'll be back next with a whole episode dedicated to that!) Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com…
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THIS WEEK: Charlie, Nicky and Clare are together again to break down the big reveals from Star Wars Celebration ALSO: We also discuss our thoughts on The Mandalorian Season 3. Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Website: www.imperialsenatepodcast.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/TheImperialS…
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Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring the penultimate episode of the season - Rick Famuyiwa's "Chapter 23: The Spies." How does this installment begin to solidify the ongoing theme of finding a new "way?" H…
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THIS WEEK: Charlie and Nicky bring you a LIVE episode from the final day of Star Wars Celebration London! ALSO: Look, it's ISP and Celebration. You know we're drunk. So, good luck with that! Please donate here if you can: https://www.gofundme.com/f/what-choice Contact Us: Tweet us @impsenatepod or e-mail us at imperialsenatepodcast@gmail.com. Websi…
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Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring Bryce Dallas Howard's "Chapter 22: Guns For Hire." How does this episode embrace the pulpy, political metaphors of Star Wars? How do Din & Bo-Katan face their complex o…
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Welcome everyone to a new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today, we return to The High Republic era with one of the new luminous authors: Dr. Lydia Kang! We're exploring Lydia's creative process, her career journey, and her experience writing 'The High Republic: Cataclysm.' Lydia is an absolutely wonderful author, and it was a joy to pick her brain about…
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Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring Peter Ramsey's "Chapter 21: The Pirate." How does this installment unpack the core ideas of change, community, & togetherness? How does the character of Greef Karga rep…
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Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring Carl Weathers's "Chapter 20: The Foundling." How does this episode dive into essential ideas of parenthood, guardianship, & solidarity? How are Din, Bo-Katan, The Armor…
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Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring Lee Isaac Chung's "Chapter 19: The Convert." How does this installment explore the dynamics of power, and those who'd attempt to wield it? What elements of Pershing's s…
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Welcome back to The Mandalorian Diaries on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're exploring Rachel Morrison's "Chapter 18: The Mines of Mandalore." How does this story teach us to look for the true value in all things? What aspects of Bo-Katan's arc emphasize …
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Welcome to The Mandalorian Diaries here on Ahch-To Radio! Join Alden for Season 3 of our favorite father & son adventure, with reflections, analyses, and more. Today we're kicking things off with Rick Famuyiwa's "Chapter 17: The Apostate." How does this episode emphasize the themes of growth & change? What elements does the show employ to double do…
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Welcome to a new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today we're taking a look back before The Mandalorian Season 3 unfolds. Join Alden & Nicky as they unpack their love for the series with a multifaceted discussion about its themes, characters, & cultural impact. Why does this found family story resonate so much? How did Din Djarin carve out his own place a…
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Welcome to a new episode of Ahch-To Radio. In today's installment, we're going to try something different. This week, Alden is sitting down with your messages to have an honest, in-depth conversation about depression, and how Star Wars helps us navigate life's darkness. Part monologue, part conversation, part realization. We're exploring the many w…
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Welcome back to Ahch-To Radio! Today, Daniel José Older returns to discuss the storytelling of THE HIGH REPUBLIC: PHASE II! We explored the different characters of THR Adventures Vol. 2, including the Jedi, the pirates, the law, AND the younger Dexter Jettster. Plus, we previewed upcoming stories (like The Edge of Balance: Precedent), discussed the…
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Welcome to a special, deep dive episode of Ahch-To Radio. Today, Alden is joined by our friend Andy from Force Friends Rewatch to discuss the massive topic of canon in fiction, AND in our real lives. How does the idea of canon affect Star Wars? How do our personal lives & societal needs reflect in the work? What should be protected as canon shifts …
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It's finally time! Welcome to our ANDOR finale discussion here on Ahch-To Radio. Today, Alden is joined by Rik Villanueva of the Jammed Transmissions podcast to dive into the conclusion of this incredible first season: "Rix Road." We unpack themes of hope, community, parenting, commitment, and so much more. This episode is all about the metaphorica…
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In today's new episode of Ahch-To Radio, we're heading back to The High Republic! Alden is joined by author Zoraida Córdova to talk about her new book, STAR WARS - THE HIGH REPUBLIC: CONVERGENCE! We loved exploring the themes of home, identity, representation, & so much more. Plus, we get some great insights into the Star Wars creative process, in …
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Welcome to our new ANDOR discussion here on Ahch-To Radio. Today, Alden is joined by Savi & Linds from Stardust Records! We're talking about Episode 11 of Andor, "Daughter of Ferrix." This is absolutely one of the most emotional chapters in all of Star Wars, and we had such a great time discussing it. Let us know how this one affected you personall…
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In today's new episode, writer, comedian, & host Joseph Scrimshaw of the ForceCenter and Obsessed podcasts returns! Joseph joins Alden for a deep dive exploration into the connections between Thor: Love and Thunder and Star Wars! We think that Love & Thunder is essentially a Star Wars film, and we wanted to unpack how Taika's brand of storytelling …
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Welcome to our new ANDOR discussion here on Ahch-To Radio. Today, Alden & Nicky are here to dive into the tenth episode of the series, "One Way Out." What an incredible, inspirational episode of TV. We explored so many themes & ideas of freedom & rebellion, as well as those two instantly iconic speeches from Kino and Luthen. Let us know what you th…
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Hello and welcome to a special presentation here on Ahch-To Radio, featuring some of the incredible behind-the-scenes talent from ANDOR! Alden & Nicky joined some of our fellow Star Wars podcasters for two excellent roundtable interviews. First, we sat down with Writer Beau Willimon & Producer Sanne Wohlenberg, and then we spoke with Production Des…
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Hello, and welcome to a new episode of Ahch-To Radio! Today Alden is joined by Bryan, Chase, & Em from Pink Milk for a deep dive discussion on the new Star Wars series, TALES OF THE JEDI. In this two-part conversation, we explore the interconnected journeys of Ahsoka & Dooku, the deeper themes of the stories, the tapestry of the Jedi myth, real wor…
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Welcome to our new ANDOR discussion on Ahch-To Radio. Today, Alden is joined by friend of the show Gustavo Acosta from Triad of the Force to discuss the ninth episode of the show, "Nobody's Listening!" So many themes of humanity, resistance, truth, obsession, & identity all came to the forefront, and we were so thrilled to dive in. Let us know what…
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Welcome to our new ANDOR discussion on Ahch-To Radio. Alden is joined by friends of the show, Brandon Wainerdi of Talking Bay 94, & Maggie Wainerdi, a.k.a. @TalkingBae94! That's right - Bay AND Bae. Had to bring in both halves of a Star Wars power couple for an exploration of Andor's eighth episode, "Narkina 5." This might be one of the scariest St…
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