Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show

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Andor: Rebel Alliance 101 Apr 15, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch for our Rebel Alliance 101 episode! We're running down the history and the key players in the Star Wars galaxy which led to the formation of the Rebel Alliance. From Mon Mothma's early opposition of the Emperor during the Clone Wars to the founding of the Rebel fleet, there's tons of interesting stuff to learn. Andor Season 2 is just one week away, and this episode should catch you up on everything you need to know about the Rebellion before you watch the newest Star Wars show.

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Music by Mac Lacey

Welcome to Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show! If you're new to our podcast, we break down every single episode of Star Wars television scene by scene—analyzing the story, fine-combing for Easter eggs, and explaining how it all connects to the larger Star Wars universe. Whether it's The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, Andor, or the next big Star Wars series, we've got you covered!

🔹 A must-listen for every Star Wars fan—whether you're deep into the lore or just getting started! 🔹 Weekly deep dives into Star Wars storytelling, canon, and hidden details. 🔹 Exclusive Star Wars news, rumors, and predictions.

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Andor Season 2 Theories and Predictions Apr 09, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch for our last Voicemail Hotline episode before the premiere of Andor Season 2! We're hearing all of YOUR thoughts, theories, and predictions about what's coming down the pipe for us in the second season of Andor. We can't wait to watch the newest Star Wars show with you all on Disney+ April 22nd.

Will we get more backstory for Luthen in Andor season 2? What will become of Mon Mothma, Bix, Brasso, and the gang? Will Cassian resume the search for his lost sister?

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Music by Mac Lacey

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Andor Rewatch, Episode 12: Rix Road Apr 01, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch as we conclude our Andor Season 1 Rewatch! We've gone through the entirety of Andor Season 1 in order to get prepped and hyped for Andor Season 2, coming later THIS MONTH! Today, we'll be breaking down the twelfth and final episode: "Rix Road" to discuss the story, characters, setting, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe.

What will become of Bix, Brasso, B2, and other key residents of Ferrix? Will Cassian pick back up on any of the Kenari threads in Season 2? Has Mon Mothma risked too much of her personal life for the Rebellion? All of this and more!

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Music by Mac Lacey

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Andor Rewatch, Episode 11: Daughter of Ferrix Mar 28, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Rix Road to Star Wars: Andor Season 2! To get excited for the newest Star Wars show's release next month, we're returning to the incredible Andor Season 1. Today, we'll be breaking down the penultimate 11th episode, "Daughter of Ferrix" to discuss the story, characters, settings, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe.

Could Kino Loy have been turned into Snoke? Will Bix be able to recover from what she went through this arc? How big of a legacy Maarva leaves!

Plus, we'll be revealing the prize for our next giveaway!

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Music by Mac Lacey

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New Andor Trailer Breakdown + Andor, Episode 10: One Way Out Mar 25, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Rix Road to Andor Season 2! In addition to our normal episode breakdown, we're also breaking down the brand new trailer for Season 2 of Andor. To get excited for the newest Star Wars show's release in April, we're returning to the incredible Andor Season 1. Today, we'll be breaking down the 10th (and possibly greatest) episode, "One Way Out" to discuss the story, characters, settings, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe.

Could Andy Serkis's Kino Loy be Snoke from the sequels? How many prisoners do you think made it off of Narkina 5? Will Melshi play a larger role in Season 2 of Andor?

Plus, for the new trailer, we'll be reacting and discussing the possibility of Grand Moff Tarkin showing up in Andor Season 2, if Dedra could be a victim of Force choking, if Cassian will be returning to Kenari, and so much more. You'll want to hear our reactions and theories!

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Music by Mac Lacey

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Andor Rewatch, Episode 9: Nobody's Listening! Mar 21, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Rix Road to Andor Season 2! To get excited for the newest Star Wars show's release in April, we're returning to the incredible Andor Season 1. Today, we'll be breaking down the 9th episode, "Nobody's Listening!" to discuss the story, characters, settings, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe.

Could Syril have some Norman Bates-esque mama drama in season 2 of Andor? How amazing is Andy Serkis in this arc? Are there even more KOTOR references hiding in this first season?

Plus, we'll be discussing some conspiracy theories about The Mandalorian and Grogu as they are getting an addition to Smuggler's Run in Galaxy's Edge!

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Music by Mac Lacey

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Andor Rewatch, Episode 8: Narkina 5 Mar 18, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Rix Road to Andor Season 2! To get excited for the newest Star Wars show's release in April, we're going back to Andor Season 1. Today, we'll be breaking down the eighth episode to discuss the story, characters, setting, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe.

Will we get to see more of Saw Gerrera in Andor Season 2? Could Syril end up as an agent for the ISB at some point? How would you feel if you found yourself imprisoned on Narkina 5? All of this and so much more!

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Music by Mac Lacey

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Andor Rewatch, Episode 7: Announcement Mar 13, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Rix Road to Andor Season 2! To get excited for the newest Star Wars show's release in April, we're going back to the incredible series of episodes that was Andor Season 1. Today, we'll be breaking down the seventh episode to discuss the story, characters, setting, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe.

Can Mon Mothma trust her new collaborator? Is Kleya really just Luthen's assistant, or could she be calling the shots? Are the Clone troopers seen in the flashback still under the Republic or is it the very early days of the Empire? All this and more!

Plus, we'll be talking a little about Kathleen Kennedy's potential retirement, the panels at Star Wars Celebration, the upcoming film release slate, and much more.

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Music by Mac Lacey

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Andor Rewatch, Episode 6: The Eye Mar 06, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Rix Road to Andor Season 2! To ramp up for the newest Star Wars show's release in April, we're going back to the incredible block of episodes that was Andor Season 1. Today, we'll be breaking down the sixth episode to discuss the story, characters, setting, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe.

Was anything Arvel Skeen told the Rebels true? Or was he planning to turn tail the whole time? How much of Cinta will we get to see in Season 2 of Andor? Are the Rebels still in the right even though they had to use very distasteful methods? All this and more!

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Music by Mac Lacey

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Andor Rewatch, Episode 5: The Axe Forgets Feb 28, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Rix Road to Andor Season 2! To get pumped the the newest Star Wars show's release, we're going back to the incredible first season that was Andor Season 1. Today, we'll be breaking down the fifth episode to discuss the story, characters, setting, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe.

Will Syril Carn end up on the side of the Rebellion in Season 2? Does Cassian have a thing for Cinta? Is he telling the truth about spending time in a youth detention center?

Plus, we give some additional thoughts on the Andor Season 2 trailer, as well as how we're going to cover the show with its abbreviated release schedule!

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Music by Mac Lacey

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