Children of the Watch: A Star Wars After Show

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Andor Season 2 Trailer Breakdown and Theories Feb 25, 2025

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Star Wars just dropped the brand new trailer for Season 2 of Andor! Join the Watch as we breakdown every frame and fine comb it for easter eggs while having fun speculating along the way. Will Cassian be in more highstakes missions? What is going on with Luthen? Saw will have have a bigger narrative in this season and Mon Momtha can get down in the club.

Is that Dantoonie in the trailer? D'Qar? So many hints! Plus we discuss the new Star Wars release schedule for each episode. What do you think of this? Is it a new shift from Star Wars in terms of how they market their TV shows? So many questions!

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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 Rewatch, Episode 4: Aldhani Feb 21, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Rix Road to Andor Season 2! After a slight delay last week, we're going back to the incredible first season of Star Wars TV that was Andor Season 1. Today, we'll be breaking down the third episode to discuss the story, characters, setting, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe.

Was this the first mission like this that Luthen has commissioned, or have there been more failed Rebel operations before? Could Luthen have been part of the Church of the Force or connected to the Jedi in some way? How gorgeous is Mon Mothma's apartment? All this and more!

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Andor Rewatch, Episode 3: Reckoning Feb 05, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Rix Road to Andor Season 2! We're going back to the incredible first season of Star Wars TV that was Andor Season 1. This week, we'll be breaking down the third episode to discuss the story, characters, setting, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe.

Could the crashed separatist ship really be a Republic intelligence operation? How cool is Luthen Rael??? Will Andor Season 2 kepp filling in gaps on Cassian's past?

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Music by Mac Lacey

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Andor Rewatch, Episode 2: That Would be Me Jan 30, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch as we continue our Rix Road to Andor Season 2!

We're going back to the incredible first season of Star Wars TV that was Andor Season 1. This week, we'll be breaking down the second episode to discuss the story, characters, setting, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe. Is the Republic covering up a mining disaster on Kenari? Is Luthen the Rebels' version of Palpatine? Is B2 the cutest droid in Star Wars?

Plus, we'll be continuing to talk about developments with the Mandalorian and Grogu film!

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Music by Mac Lacey

Andor Rewatch, Episode 1: Kassa Jan 23, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch for the first episode of our Rix Road to Andor Season 2! We're going back to the first incredible season of Star Wars TV that was Andor Season 1. We'll be breaking down each episode to discuss the story, characters, setting, lore, easter eggs, and connections to the larger Star Wars universe to get ready for Season 2 coming this spring! What is the full story behind the group of children we see Cassian living with in his early days? Will Andor Season 2 pick back up on the thread of Cassian's missing sister? Could B2-EMO have been placed inside of an Imperial security droid to create the K2SO we see in Rogue One? All of this and more! Plus, we'll be discussing some news about a potential Ryan Gosling casting for a 2027 Star Wars film! Subscribe to our feed so you never miss any of our coverage of Andor or any other Star Wars TV. For Ad-Free episodes and Bonus episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch Music by Mac Lacey

Skeleton Crew, Episode 8 (Hotline Calls) Jan 18, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch for our Skelephone Hotline show for the finale of Skeleton Crew! We take YOUR calls and hear your thoughts, theories, and speculation about the latest installment of the newest Star Wars adventure. Plus, we'll talk about some back-stage stories from the set of Skeleton Crew.

Will we get to see a show with Jod Na Nawood's Jedi mentor Niina one day? Could Kh'ymm show up in a future Star Wars show to help unlock the mystery of the Jewels of the Old Republic? We will also give our closing overall thoughts about Skeleton Crew now that we've seen the finale, and announce the winner of our giveaway contest!

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Skeleton Crew, Episode 8: The Real Good Guys Jan 15, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch for our breakdown of the finale of Skeleton Crew, the incredible new Star Wars show! What a way to tie up this adventure. We go scene-by-scene reviewing the story, characters, and settings while making connections to the rest of the Star Wars universe.

Will we see a second season for Skeleton Crew? Will Jod or any of the kids find their way into other Star Wars properties? How did we feel after the watching the Skeleton Crew finale? Plus, we'll be talking about some The Mandalorian & Grogu news towards the end.

One last chance to enter our giveaway! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts including the phrase "Aye...aye" and send a screenshot to mandalorianwatch@gmail.com to enter for a chance to win a new Mandalorian and Grogu Lego set. Open to US residents only, apologies to our international audience!

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Skelephone Hotline: (205) 259-6675

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Skeleton Crew, Episode 7 (Hotline Calls) Jan 12, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch for our Skelephone Hotline show for the seventh and penultimate episode of Skeleton Crew! We take YOUR calls and hear your thoughts, theories, and speculation about the latest installment of the newest Star Wars adventure.

Can Jod still have his Star Wars redemption arc? How will the show address the aging child cast if they do a second season of Skeleton Crew? Will we see any Jedi presence in the finale? Could Hera or maybe Din Djarin be involved with stopping the pirates?

Don't forget about our giveaway contest! Leave us a review including the phrase "Aye...aye" and send a screenshot to mandalorianwatch@gmail.com to enter for a chance to win a new Mandalorian and Grogu Lego set. Open to US residents only, apologies to our international listeners!

Subscribe to our feed so you never miss any of our coverage of Skeleton Crew or any other Star Wars TV.

Skelephone Hotline: (205) 259-6675

For Ad-Free episodes and Bonus episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch

Music by Mac Lacey

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Skeleton Crew, Episode 7: We're Gonna Be in So Much Trouble Jan 08, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch for our breakdown of the seventh and penultimate episode of Skeleton Crew, the amazing new Star Wars show! We go scene-by-scene reviewing the story, characters, and settings while making connections to the rest of the Star Wars universe.

Will we get to see the Supervisor next episode? Is there any redemption left to be had for Jod? What does it mean for At Attin to have Republic Emissaries? What's lying in wait for the Skeleton Crew and their parents in the finale next week? All of this and more!

Don't forget about our giveaway! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts including the phrase "Aye...aye" and send a screenshot to mandalorianwatch@gmail.com to enter for a chance to win a new Mandalorian and Grogu Lego set. Open to US residents only, apologies to our international audience!

Subscribe to our feed so you never miss any of our coverage of Skeleton Crew or any other Star Wars TV.

Skelephone Hotline: (205) 259-6675

For Ad-Free episodes and Bonus episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch

Music by Mac Lacey

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Skeleton Crew, Episode 6 (Hotline Calls) Jan 04, 2025

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Join Children of the Watch for our Skelephone Hotline show for the sixth incredible episode of Skeleton Crew! We take YOUR calls and hear your thoughts, theories, and speculation about the latest installment of the newest Star Wars adventure.

Will Tak Rennod end up being the Supervisor of At-Attin after all? Could Jod Na Nawood have been expelled from the Jedi Order rather than be an Order 66 survivor? What have been your favorite Star Wars moents of 2024? All this and more!

Subscribe to our feed so you never miss any of our coverage of Skeleton Crew or any other Star Wars TV.

Skelephone Hotline: (205) 259-6675

For Ad-Free episodes and Bonus episodes, head to Patreon.com/themandalorianwatch

Music by Mac Lacey

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