Marvel Star Wars Explorers

As Princess Leia embarks on a daring solo mission at the factory world of Metalorn, Kevin Young (Reopening the Wormhole) returns to the cast to chat with the explorers about unsettling films like mother! and Antichrist, to weigh in on the recent rumors regarding future Star Wars Stories and to dive into some Star e-Words.

One episode was not enough to contain our Solo: A Star Wars Story Spectacular! In Part II we add a drop of coaxium (hyperfuel) to our engines to pick up at the Kessel Run and make our way to the end of the movie (including a heated debate about THAT cameo), then dive into some special features to rate and rank it, pitch our ideas for Solo sequels and more! Featuring a dream team of podcasters: Eric Ambler (What Were We Watching?), Sean Davis (After the Credits), Cam Siemer (What Were We Watching?) and Kevin Young (Reopening the Wormhole)

Buckle up, baby, and prepare yourself for part one of our Hutt-sized Solo: A Star Wars Story Spectacular! Truly, we are leaving no thermal detonator shaped stone unturned in our six person roundtable discussion, as we tackle the film scene by scene and examine what works for each of us and what doesn't! Featuring a dream team of podcasters: Eric Ambler (What Were We Watching?), Sean Davis (After the Credits), Cam Siemer (What Were We Watching?) and Kevin Young (Reopening the Wormhole) Part II is available now!

As the half machine Hunter and the Dark Lord of the Sith race to find a rebel alliance deserter with invaluable information about Luke, Sam and Brian welcome Eric Ambler (What Were We Watching?) back to the show to discuss their favorite recent Disney movies, Kelly Marie Tran and toxic fandom, the future of the post-Solo Star Wars franchise and a surprisingly dark issue centered on Valance and Darth Vader.

As Han and Chewie are pinned down by blaster fire and facing an infestation of stone mites on the rainy planet Orleon, Geoff Clarke (of The ApeCast) makes his debut on the show to discuss whether or not he wants to see a Boba Fett movie, to go APE over Canada's own beloved superhero team Alpha Flight and to help us answer the age old question: What Ever Happened to Jabba the Hut?

As Luke and Threepio make their way to the outpost world of Junction to repair Artoo, Eric Ambler drops by the podcast for the second week in a row as we uncover John Wayne's surprising role in the Star Wars universe, gush over our love of poor, mistreated Polyp and peer into the mind of the sinister cyborg, Valance.

As the Rebel Alliance formulates a plan to counter Baron Tagge and his giant turbine, Sam and Brian welcome Eric Ambler (What Were We Watching?) back to the show to chat about what they'd like to see from future Star Wars anthology films, to debate the location of the engines in TIE Fighters and to weigh in on the characterization and artistic interpretation of Luke Skywalker throughout the comics so far.

As Baron Tagge wears down the Rebel Alliance at Yavin, Brian and Sam welcome Kevin Young (Reopening the Wormhole: A Deep Space Nine Podcast) back to the program to discuss the return of the actual star war in these pages, to offer up some casting choices for a few new characters and to see how many times we can say the name Jorman Thoad in one episode. Jorman Thoad, Jorman Thoad, JORMAN THOAD

As Leia recalls a tale of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Old Republic days, Sean Davis (After the Credits podcast) returns once again to appreciate Ben's snappy clothing, to debate the merits of a Kenobi movie and to take a deep dive into the prequels and the shifting reaction to them in the Disney era.

As the star warriors attempt a daring escape and the Dark Lord of the Sith himself arrives to intercept them, Cam Siemer (of What Were We Watching?) arrives on the podcast to intercept Sam and Brian for a  discussion about the newly announced Star Wars: Resistance, to cast his era-appropriate dream team for the Wheel gang, to pontificate on the thematic significance of Darth Vader's suit throughout the original trilogy and to sanction the buffoonery of Batman Forever-related listener mail.

As Han and Chewie prepare to face off in the zero-gravity arena, Sean Davis returns yet again for a deep dive with us into the insane world of Batman Forever, the controversial canon issues presented by that Solo movie Denny's commercial and the changing nature of comic book fandom from the 1970's to today.

As the mysteries behind Luke's trance are revealed, Sean Davis makes his stunning return to rap with us about the Solo trailers and TV spots, Darth Vader's exciting post-adaptation debut and force connections throughout the Star Wars saga.

As Greyshade and Strom's plans for the Star-Warriors unfold, Sam and Brian welcome Josh Lee back to the podcast to talk about that HOT NEW SOLO TRAILER, to cast our new set of characters in the current story arc and to exalt in the wonder of Master-Com.

As Senator Greyshade ominously monitors the Star Warriors navigating The Wheel, Sam and Brian gush about the bounty of special features on the blu-ray release of The Last Jedi, tackle each deleted scene from the movie one-by-one, take in the sights of the Crimson Casino and finally read some more vintage Star Words.

As the Star Warriors make their escape to the gambling space station known as "The Wheel", Sam and Brian welcoming returning guest Jack Stovold back to the podcast to discuss, among other things, the Empire's glorious return and the introduction of new villains, the upcoming release of Ready Player One, and the mysteries and legends surrounding Han Solo's past.

As a bored Luke's mind wanders back to his Tatooine years, special guest Andrew McNally wanders onto the podcast for a meandering discussion with Brian and Sam about Tusken Raider culture, an alternate, forgotten take on Anakin Skywalker and the evolution of alien races throughout the Star Wars galaxy.

As a mysterious and sinister hunter blazes a trail across the galaxy in search of the Starkiller Kid, Brian and Sam welcome Sean Davis, of Yumchunks, onto the show to discuss how Punisher-esque the new antagonist Valance is, to welcome Jaxxon back into the fold and to weigh in on Jon Favreau and the announcement of a new live-action Star Wars TV series.

As Han and Crimson Jack face off in the cold and unforgiving vastness of space, Sam and Brian debate whether or not Jolli's story is at all worthwhile, spend time appreciating the oft-forgotten Star Wars concept art of Colin Cantwell and enjoy how delightfully grumpy Harrison Ford is.

As an all-out war erupts between Governor Quarg and the Dragon Lords, Sam and Brian welcome Josh Lee onto the podcast to talk about Luke and Threepio's Three Stooges-esque tomfoolery, the trainwreck that is Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice and their truly unique vision for Star Wars: Episode IX.

As Luke tries to adjust to life under the governor's rule, Sam and Brian welcome Kevin Young, of Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast, onto the show to discuss the origins of Doomworld and the dragon lords, to throw out casting ideas for Quarg and to try to figure out just what the hell is going on with Chewbacca at the end of this issue.