The Next Generation Strikes Back! A weekly Star Wars Radio Show featuring the latest Star Wars news and discussion. Hosted by dedicated fans Chris Seekell, Benjamin Hart, and Dominic Jones, the SWU Podcast covers all things Star Wars. From the classic films to Episode VII and beyond, from Star Wars: The Clone Wars to the Expanded Universe, from Star Wars Rebels to the latest in collecting, the SWU Podcast is there. Plus you never know who might stop by! We must got to the lower levels...The ...
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On this episode, the gang is all here! Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris preview Star Wars: Outlaws, with Hannah providing her review of the game having gotten early access to it. What works in the game? What doesn’t? Hannah reveals all. Plus, they talk a little about the marketing of the game and whether it reflects the final product. Then, they dis…
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On this episode Chris, Hannah and Ben take some time to process the surprising and dissapointing news regarding the reported cancellation of 'The Acolyte'. They discuss why it might have happened and what this means for the future of Star Wars on streaming. Also, will Jude Law's character in 'Skeleton Crew' have multiple names? And should we expect…
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On this episode Ben is joined by Jesse Bennet from the Cinemaybes podcast and Chad to break down all the happenings at last week’s D23 Expo! But first, Dominic drops in via video to provide a recap of what he experienced. They then dive into the newly released first trailer for ‘Skeleton Crew’, along with some newly revealed details from ‘Andor’ se…
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On this episode Ben, Hannah and Chris are once again joined by their good friend Chris “Starrapter” Abbott as they catch up on the latest Star Wars news! But first, Dominic calls in live from Galaxy’s Edge to give his pre-D23 report, but not before some First Order Stormtroopers crash the show. Furthermore they discuss the return of Hondo Ohnaka in…
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On this episode Chris and Ben breakdown the latest Star Wars news, inlcuding the big reveal of photos and info from 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. They discuss Jude Law's character Jod Na Nawood, along with the kids Wim, KB, Neel and Fern. Plus, Ben has some major technical difficulies, and we finally answer all your questions! When will we see Jaxxon…
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San Diego Comic-Con Special! (Sorry about the sound quality). Join Dominic, Ben, and Chris on the ground at San Diego Comic-Con (and Hannah back home in Australia) as they recap all the news out of the Star Wars gaming and publishing panel, talk about the Lucasfilm booth, and share stories from SDCC! Plus, Oreos! All this and much more! Join the St…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris are joined by Chris “Starrapter” Abbott to break down the finale of The Acolyte, also titled “The Acolyte”. They go in-depth on the scene between Vernestra and Senator Rayencourt (or is it “Rae-In-Court?”), discuss how both characters get some things right and some things wrong in the conversation. T…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are joined by Iraj from The Sith List to break down the seventh episode of The Acolyte, “Choice.” They discuss the reveal of what happened between the Jedi and the Witches in the past and whether the payoff was worth the build-up. They also talk about Sol and how this experience shaped him in the pre…
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On this episode, Dominic and Hannah break down the sixth episode of The Acolyte, “Teach/Corrupt”. They discuss The Stranger/Qimir’s seduction of Osha, as well as what Osha reveals about her past to her Sith captor. They also talk about Sol’s feelings of loss, and whether he knew it was Mae with him the whole time or not. And they look at Vernestra’…
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On this episode Chris, Ben and Hannah are joined by Matthew and Joel from the 'Eye On Canon' Podcast to breakdown the shocking fourth episode of 'The Acolyte' titled "Night". They share their thoughts on the episode, including the reactions to the shocking fates of Jecki and Yord, as well as the big reveal of the Sith Lord's indentity. They also di…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris break down the fourth episode of The Acolyte, “Day”. They discuss and debate the ways in which the episode moves the story forward and how it builds off the flashbacks seen in last week’s episode. They also talk about how Mae and Osha’s stories evolve and the twists and turns that we see from them in…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah are joined by David Jesse of the Tatooine Sons Podcast to break down episode three of The Acolyte, “Destiny”. They discuss the way this episode portrays the Jedi and the different interpretations of the Force relative to each other. They also discuss the storytelling technique of showing us these events fro…
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THE ACOLYTE PREMIERE EPISODES BREAK DOWN! On this episode, Ben, Dominic, Hannah, and Chris review and discuss the first two episodes of The Acolyte which debuted on Disney+ this week. They talk about all the new characters introduced in the first episodes, including the Qui-Gon-like Master Sol, the by-the-book Jedi Yorde, the mysterious Mae, the ou…
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This week, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah look at recent comments made by George Lucas and preview the premiere of The Acolyte. They look at George’s comments about diversity and representation in his film and what they may reveal about his feelings towards Disney and current Lucasfilm (no, it’s not that). Then they share their hopes for The Acolyte a fe…
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On this episode, Dominic, Hannah, and Chris answer YOUR questions about all things Star Wars! They look back at the final season of The Bad Batch, ahead at The Acolyte, where to start with The High Republic, Celebration ideas, future Tales stories, Jar Jar Binks, Jabba the Hutt Oreos, and the Force Scream. Plus, tangents about Doctor Who, Taylor Sw…
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On this episode, Dominic, Hannah, and Ben get caught up on all the major Star Wars news and releases from the past two weeks. They start by talking about their experiences seeing The Phantom Menace in theatres, what stood out about the experience and why it's the perfect way to get ready for Star Wars' eventual return to theaters. Then they share t…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris (briefly), and Hannah are joined by Din from the band F-105 to break down all six Tales of the Empire episodes. They discuss the evolution of Barriss Offee’s arc from The Clone Wars through her Inquisitor-era, and ultimately her healer-era. And they break down what we learned about Morgan Elsbeth from tragedy on…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris break down the series finale of The Bad Batch, "The Cavalry Has Arrived". They discuss how the arcs of Omega, Crosshair, Echo, Hunter, and Wrecker wrapped up, as well as what the future may hold for those characters. They also discuss the relative importance of "Project Necromancer" in the ongoing Star Wars …
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The History of Lego Star Wars with 'The Force of Creativity' Author Graham E. Hancock | The SWU Podcast
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Dominic chats with friend of the show and author of the new book "LEGO Star Wars: The Force of Creativity" Graham E. Hancock about the history of Lego Star Wars through the years. They cover how the two brands first came together and how the partnership has evolved since the first sets hit shelves in 1999, including the expansion into Lego Star War…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris are joined by Alex Damon of Star Wars Explained (YouTube Link) to discuss the penultimate episode of The Bad Batch, “Strike Force”. They break down Omega emerging into a leader, Emery’s apparent change of heart, Echo’s role as the voice of experience, and the uneasy dynamic of Rampart and The Bad Bat…
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Talking 'The Mandalorian' and 'Ahsoka' with Paul Sun-Hyung Lee | The SWU Podcast Bonus
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Carson Teva actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee sits down with The SWU Podcast's Dominic Jones to talk about his experiences working on 'The Mandalorian', 'The Book of Boba Fett', and 'Ahsoka'. In their wide-ranging chat, they cover Paul's journey from 501st and Rebel Legion member to on-screen hero of the New Republic. And Paul shares what it was like to wor…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are joined by Zach “The Voice” Arnold of The Intergalactic Peace Coalition Podcast to discuss the thirteenth episode of the third season of The Bad Batch, “Into The Breach”. They discuss Omega’s evolution into a leader as she plots an escape for herself and the other kids from Tantiss. They also talk…
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On this episode, Ben, Hannah, Chris, and Dominic are joined by Catherine Kneen of That Geek Pod to break down the latest episode of The Bad Batch AND the new trailer for Star Wars Outlaws. First, they discuss The Bad Batch season three, episode twelve, “Juggernaut”. They talk about the rolling good times of the action sequences, and the unsettling …
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It’s another massive week, as Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are joined by friend of the show Chad to break down the new trailer for Tales of the Empire AND episodes ten and eleven of The Bad Batch, “Identity Crisis” and “Point of No Return.” They start by sharing their thoughts on the new series and the choice of Barriss Offee and Morgan Elsbeth …
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris review the ninth episode of The Bad Batch season three, “Harbinger”. Somehow Ventress returned… and the SWU Vintage Collection break down where she is now in her journey, what her future may hold, and what connection she might have with Omega. They also talk about what the implications of Omega’s potential F…
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On this episode Chris, Hannah and Ben are joined by Matthew and Joel from Eye On Canon to not only discuss the newest episode of The Bad Batch, “Bad Territory”, but also break down the epic new trailer for The Acolyte! The first examine all the new characters revealed by the trailer, including Sol, Mae, Indara, Yord, Jecki, and more! They also dive…
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On this episode, Ben, Dominic, Chris, and Hannah are joined by Eric Strothers from The Sith List and Dinner with the Heelers to discuss the sixth and seventh episodes of The Bad Batch season three, “Infiltration” and “Extraction.” They discuss how these episodes explore the beginnings of the larger Rebel Alliance, and whether Rex’s exploits could p…
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On this episode, Ben, Dominic, and Chris are joined by Josh Chapman of the Star Wars Spelt Out Podcast to discuss the fifth episode of The Bad Batch season three, “The Return.” They discuss the tension between Hunter and Crosshair and how that played out over the course of the episode. They also talk about Echo’s season debut and what sort of story…
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On this episode, Ben, Dominic, Chris, and Hannah are joined by Omar from Culture Slate to discuss the fourth episode of The Bad Batch season three, “A Different Approach.” They discuss the evolving relationship between Crosshair and Omega, the actually impressive Imperial villain of the week, and the long-awaited reunion between the Bad Batch. Then…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris are joined by Jordan from Tales From Beyond the Galaxy to break down the season three premiere of The Bad Batch! They go in depth on the first three episodes of the third season, discussing Omega’s time in captivity, Crosshair’s evolution as a character, and the desperation of Hunter and Wrecker. The…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah break down the reveals from Empire Magazine’s celebration of 15 25 years of the Prequels, including the news that The Phantom Menace is returning to theatres this May! They talk about the excitement of seeing Star Wars back in the movie theatres and how this re-release could tie in with other Star Wars prom…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are joined by Chris “Starrapter” Abbott to break down the news out of the latest Disney Investors Call and remember the life of Carl Weathers. They start by predicting what Empire Magazine’s big Star Wars tease is about (something you probably already know). Then, they talk about what the Star Wars f…
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On this episode, Chris and Ben celebrate the 25th anniversary of Lego Star Wars’ conception! But first, Chris shares his thoughts on The Bad Batch season 3 trailer and they continue to try and make sense of Ventress’ return. Plus, Jodie Foster speaks out about almost being cast as Leia, we have yet another Daisy Ridley quote to discuss, Dominic dro…
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THE BAD BATCH TRAILER BREAKDOWN! On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah discuss and dissect the new trailer for The Bad Batch season three. They go in-depth on Ventress’ return, why it’s a big deal, what it means for the show, and what it means for the novel Dark Disciple. Then they talk about Palpatine’s appearance in the trailer and what it ma…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah look at all the rumors and reports surrounding the Rey/New Jedi Order movie. Is it in trouble or not? And what might the story be about? And how could it set up a new era of storytelling in the Star Wars universe. Then, they talk about the news that Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni are writing The Mandalorian an…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris break down the exciting news that The Mandalorian and Grogu is coming to theaters, with production beginning on the new film later this year. They discuss the decision to move The Mandalorian from streaming to cinemas and speculate if this represents a larger shift in the sort of Star Wars output we …
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Ben, Chris, Dominic, and Hannah are back to kick off 2024 in style! They start by discussing the reports of what viewership for The Mandalorian and Ahsoka actually was in 2023, as well as Sharmeen Obaid-Chinnoy’s comments about directing her Star Wars movie. Then, Dominic challenges the other three to another round of “Finish the Line…Star Wars Edi…
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On the final episode of 2023, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris face off in the annual trivia showdown! With Matthew from Eye on Canon as guest moderator, the hosts take on the Dragon Con entry quiz to see if Ben can three-peat or not. Plus, they all look back on 2023 in Star Wars and share what they are most looking forward to in 2024. All this and …
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Ahsoka finale breakdown! Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are all finally back together to review the final episode of Ahsoka, “The Jedi, The Witch, And The Warlord”. They discuss the ways the episode wraps up the series and how successful (or not) it was. They talk about the role Morgan Elsbeth played in the episode and whether there was enough bui…
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On this episode Chris and Ben are joined by Jordan from ‘Tales From Beyond The Galaxy’ and Chad to discuss “Far, Far Away” and “Dreams And Madness”, the sixth and seventh episodes of ‘Star Wars: Ahsoka’. They dive into all the big reveals, including Peridea, Nightsisters, Thrawn, Eza, Night Troopers, and more! Chris also takes some time to share wh…
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Ahsoka episode five breakdown! Better late than never, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah break down THAT episode of Ahsoka, episode five, “Shadow Warrior”. They analyze the long-awaited reunion of Ahsoka Tano and Anakin Skywalker, exploring how their relationship has changed over the years and how their dynamic has evolved since we last saw them. They also …
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Ahsoka episodes 3 & 4 discussion! On this episode, Dominic and Ben are joined by Din of F-105 (Website) to break down the third and fourth episodes of Ahsoka, “Time to Fly” and “Fallen Jedi”. They discuss the portrayal of Hera Syndulla in the series by Mary Elizabeth Winstead and how the character interacts with the New Republic establishment. They…
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Ahsoka episodes 1 and 2 break down & EK Johnston interview! Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah are back to discuss the first two episodes of Ahsoka, “Master and Apprentice” and “Toil and Trouble”. They discuss the introductions to Ahsoka, Sabine, Baylan, and Shin, as well as our return to Lothal and the concept of other galaxies in the Star Wars unive…
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Somehow, the SWU returned… Weesa Back! The strikes are over, so Dominic, Ben, Chris, and Hannah return to the airwaves to get caught up on all they missed during the hiatus. They share their thoughts on Ahsoka, highlighting some standout moments from the series. Then, they discuss the news that the Lando series is now a movie and being written by D…
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On this episode Ben is joined by Joel from Eye On Canon and Jesse from the Question/Possible Answer Podcast to discuss the latest Star Wars news, including some breaking updates from San Diego Comic Con! They start off by examining new comments from both John Boyega and Temuera Morrison and speculate about if the actors will return as their respect…
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AHSOKA TRAILER BREAKDOWN! On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris dissect and discuss the brand-new trailer for the upcoming series, Ahsoka. They talk about how the series feels like a continuation of Rebels, but also how the characters have grown and evolved since we last saw them. They also break down the reveal that Ahsoka tried to trai…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Hannah review Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny from a Star Wars fan perspective and review the season three episode of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian. They start by talking about Dial of Destiny, what this film tells us about James Mangold as a filmmaker (and his Star Wars film) and Lucasfilm's continues use…
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On this episode Chris, Ben and Hannah break down some new comments from Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy and director James Mangold. Kennedy teases the beginning of a "new chapter" and potential connections between the 'New Jedi Order' and 'Dawn Of The Jedi' films, and Mangold finally opens up about that long rumored Boba Fett movie. Additional…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, Hannah, and Chris are joined by Katherine of Legends-Con (website) to break down the week's news and talk about a new fan-run event. They start by reminiscing about some classic Star Wars Expanded Universe memories. Then Katherine tells the hosts about the new Legends fan convention, Legends-Con (website), she's helpi…
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On this episode, Dominic, Ben, and Chris are joined by Chris "Starrapter" Abbott (YouTube link) to discuss the announcement of Star Wars Outlaws, the upcoming video game from Lucasfilm Games, Ubisoft, and Massive Entertainment. They talk about the game's story and new characters, as well as the gameplay style and what that means for Star Wars. Then…
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